Sky and Premier Rugby announce 8 televised games

By Michael Smith
July 17 2002

Sky Sports and Premier Rugby have announced the first 8 LIVE T.V. games for the up and coming season. Currently only one game features Saracens as they take on Northampton Saints at Vicarage Road, although as per usual Sky have stuck to showing there favourite team, Leicester on the opening weekend.

The first eight televised games are:

Round 1

Saturday 31st August

Leeds Tykes v. Leicester Tigers 14.00 kick off

Round 2

Saturday 7th September

Northampton Saints v. Newcastle Falcons 14.00 kick off

Round 3

Saturday 14th September

Bath v. London Wasps 14.00 kick off

Round 4

Saturday 21st September

Gloucester v. Bristol Shoguns 14.00 kick off

Round 5

Saturday 28th September

Saracens v. Northampton Saints 14.00 kick off

Round 6

Saturday 5th October

Sale Sharks v. London Irish 14.00 kick off

Round 7

Saturday 26th October

London Wasps v. Gloucester 14.00 kick off

Round 8

Saturday 2nd November

NEC Harlequins v. Bath 14.00 kick off