Heineken Cup Rugby on TV

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By Wellsaint
October 11 2002

The Heineken Cup is finally with us, and many of the games can be seen live on television this weekend. Due to time constraints I have concentrated only on the live games in the Heineken Cup, but I will include details of other relevant programmes in future weeks.

RUGBY ON TV THIS WEEKEND
By Wellsaint


Hello there from your new TV correspondent (stop sniggering at the back….) Here are the all important times for this week’s European Cup games. A fuller guide to all programmes will follow in future weeks.


FRIDAY

Neath v Leicester – BBC2 Wales – 19.15 – 21.30 (kick off 19.30) – SKY 961

Enjoy the delights of another PCP loss. Sadly you also get the wit and wisdom of Eddie Butler. The BBC are also going interactive with this game, so hit the little red button! (For non-satellite viewers, highlights are on BBC1 Grandstand at around 14.15 on Saturday afternoon)

Lennythelion v Bristol – Eurosport – starts 19.15 (kick off 19.35) - SKY 412

Leinster Lions take on Bristol at Donnybrook.


SATURDAY

Gloucester v Munster – BBC1 Grandstand – 14.40 onwards – kick off 15.00

Action from Castle Grim – can Gloucester keep up their 100% home record?


Cardiff v Biarritz – S4C – 17.10 – kick off 17.30? – SKY 184

The other game in our group, commentary in Welsh, subtitles in English.


Toulouse v London Irish – Eurosport – delayed coverage at 18.30 – SKY 412

Delayed coverage of this game in which Toulouse will start strong favourites to get their campaign off to a winning start.


SUNDAY (WHY?!)

Saints vs Ulster – Eurosport (SKY 412) and BBC2 Northern Ireland (SKY 962) – kick off 16.30

Set the video so you can relive the highlights of the afternoon again when you get home.