PRO 14 Fixtures 2018/2019

HwoodMike2umate · Post by **HwoodMike2umate** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:34 pm

When do the PRO 14 fixture dates get announced for next season?

UlsterNo9 · Post by **UlsterNo9** » Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:53 pm

Q: Quite a few fans are frustrated that the fixtures for next season aren’t out yet. Can you explain why that’s the case.

A: It’s an incredibly complex process.

It’s completely different to the English or French leagues where all the teams are in the same country and it’s a simple home and away format.

We’ve got 14 different teams from five countries. We’ve got cross border trips and flights to and from South Africa.

We also have to wait for the football fixtures because there are a number of joint venues.

But we are pretty close to getting the fixtures finalised.

As I say, we’ve got a broadcasters meeting this week and then they will go to clubs first.

They should be out the same time as last year, which was the middle of July.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... t-14860838

HwoodMike2umate · Post by **HwoodMike2umate** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:05 pm

Well it's past mid July now. Anyone heard anything?

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:35 pm

You're getting lazy with your 'day' updates.

Neill_M · Post by **Neill_M** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:10 am

Pro 14 aiming to have the fixtures out by the end of the week. Draft ones are done, waiting for the clubs/broadcasters to suggest any final changes etc.

BR · Post by BR » Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:43 am

Neill_M wrote:Pro 14 aiming to have the fixtures out by the end of the week. Draft ones are done, waiting for the clubs/broadcasters to suggest any final changes etc.

ERC are apparently waiting with bated breath.

Neill_M · Post by **Neill_M** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:51 am

BR wrote:
Neill_M wrote:Pro 14 aiming to have the fixtures out by the end of the week. Draft ones are done, waiting for the clubs/broadcasters to suggest any final changes etc.
ERC are apparently waiting with bated breath.

Indeed the Swiss Nigels claim the Euro fixtures will be out around 2 weeks after all 3 leagues have released their schedules.

Russ · Post by **Russ** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:17 pm

Only one broadcaster matters

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Neill_M · Post by **Neill_M** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:43 am

Some fixture speculation on munster fans. Turnips v Ulster (R5 Sep 28-30) then Ulster v Westies (R6 Oct 5-7) in 2 weeks before Europe starts. Ulster heading to SA in September for “mini tour”.

Playing home games v Scarlets in R1 and Edinburgh in R2 apparently. Then off to SA for R3 & 4.

Details on 42.ie

Russ · Post by **Russ** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:26 am

Neill_M wrote:Some fixture speculation on munster fans. Turnips v Ulster (R5 Sep 28-30) then Ulster v Westies (R6 Oct 5-7) in 2 weeks before Europe starts. Ulster heading to SA in September for “mini tour”.

Playing Scarlets in R1.

Details on 42.ie

September is banker for fans

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Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:01 pm

Neill_M wrote:Some fixture speculation on munster fans. Turnips v Ulster (R5 Sep 28-30) then Ulster v Westies (R6 Oct 5-7) in 2 weeks before Europe starts. Ulster heading to SA in September for “mini tour”.

Playing home games v Scarlets in R1 and Edinburgh in R2 apparently. Then off to SA for R3 & 4.

Details on 42.ie

That round 6 match should be Connacht v Ulster if it is rotated properly

Neill_M · Post by **Neill_M** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:06 pm

Rooster wrote:
Neill_M wrote:Some fixture speculation on munster fans. Turnips v Ulster (R5 Sep 28-30) then Ulster v Westies (R6 Oct 5-7) in 2 weeks before Europe starts. Ulster heading to SA in September for “mini tour”.

Playing home games v Scarlets in R1 and Edinburgh in R2 apparently. Then off to SA for R3 & 4.

Details on 42.ie
That round 6 match should be Connacht v Ulster if it is rotated properly

Indeed. That would be fair and reasonable. No Italian games in September might mean the Treviso trip is on the cards this season.

BaggyTrousers · Post by **BaggyTrousers** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:52 pm

Two home games then two away in Safferland, easy 20 point start, Marcel is apparently itching to knock somebody's ballix in out of sheer frustration.

I'm hoping against reality for a Soper start, not a soporific start.

Interesting to see if our "hobby kicker" continues or if King Billy will take over - if selected.

Neill_M · Post by **Neill_M** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:39 pm

At a guess will not see the likes of Best and Stockdale etc till the Munster game in Round 5?

BR · Post by BR » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:30 pm

BaggyTrousers wrote:Marcel is apparently itching to knock somebody's ballix in out of sheer frustration.

I think he has progressed to blowing their ballix off with a firearm.

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