{"id":247485,"date":"2025-09-25T16:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.tg4.ie\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2025-2\/cludach-ar-nios-mo-na-35-cluiche-on-gcraobhchomortas-rugbai-aontaithe-urc-deimhnithe-ag-tg4\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:21:40","slug":"tg4-confirms-coverage-of-over-35-matches-from-the-united-rugby-championship-25-26-season","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.tg4.ie\/en\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2025-2\/tg4-confirms-coverage-of-over-35-matches-from-the-united-rugby-championship-25-26-season\/","title":{"rendered":"TG4 Confirms Coverage of over 35 matches from the United Rugby Championship 25\/26 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-247482\" src=\"https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1-252x141.jpg 252w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/25161559\/URC_2025_1-1920x1080-1-120x68.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TG4 is delighted to confirm details of its upcoming coverage of the<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>BKT United Rugby Championship<\/em>, having secured exclusive Free-to-Air rights to the competition in Ireland earlier this year. Coverage begins<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>this<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Friday, 26 September<\/strong>, with live action on<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Rugba\u00ed Beo<\/em>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>opening weekend<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>of the 25th league season will feature two Irish provinces on TG4. Defending champions<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Leinster<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>begin their campaign away to the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Stormers<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>in South Africa on<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Friday, 26 September<\/strong>, while<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Connacht<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>open their season at home against<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Benetton<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>on<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Saturday, 27 September<\/strong>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nIrish<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>interprovincial clashes<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>will feature prominently in TG4\u2019s coverage across the season, with one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures \u2013<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Leinster v Munster<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 taking place live from<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Croke Park on 18 October<\/strong>. This will mark Leinster\u2019s return to GAA headquarters for the first time since their<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>32\u20137 URC final victory over the Bulls<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>on 14 June.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe reverse fixture,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Munster v Leinster<\/strong>, was a highlight of last season\u2019s coverage and earned TG4 and<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Rugba\u00ed Beo<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>producers<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>IRIS Productions<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Royal Television Society Award<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>in December in the category of<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Best Live Sports Programme<\/em>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nOther interprovincial ties confirmed for<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Rugba\u00ed Beo<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>this season include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Munster v Connacht<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 25 October, Thomond Park<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leinster v Ulster<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 19 December, Aviva Stadium<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connacht v Ulster<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 27 December<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leinster v Connacht<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 3 January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Gemma N\u00ed Chionnaith<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Cu\u00e1n \u00d3 Flatharta<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>will lead TG4\u2019s coverage, alongside a panel of expert analysts delivering in-depth insight and commentary across all TG4 platforms. Coverage will be produced by the Royal Television Society Award-winning team at<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>IRIS Productions<\/strong>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Martin Anayi, CEO of the United Rugby Championship<\/strong>, said:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cNo broadcaster in Ireland has provided as much support to this league over such an extensive length of time as TG4 and their partnership will eclipse two decades during this next cycle. TG4\u2019s desire to produce sports coverage to the highest levels has grown alongside the evolution of the BKT URC which is a great reward for fans.<br \/>\nLanguage and sport carry such rich cultural significance across the world and TG4 do an incredible job at celebrating them together in a live environment. The URC is full of diversity and different communities that are united by their passion for our sport and there are few stakeholders who symbolise that better than TG4.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>R\u00f3n\u00e1n \u00d3 Coisdealbha, TG4 Head of Sport<\/strong>, said:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cTG4 is very pleased to continue showcasing the BKT United Rugby Championship and to provide free-to-air coverage of these important and exciting rugby matches. We are proud to be the exclusive Free-to-Air partner of the URC in Ireland and to extend our long-standing commitment to the league. Rugby holds a central place in TG4\u2019s sports coverage, and we look forward to bringing even more thrilling encounters and unforgettable moments to audiences across the island over the coming seasons.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<em>Rugba\u00ed Beo<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>coverage of the new season begins<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Friday, 26 September<\/strong>. A full list of fixtures can be found below.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nFollow<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Sp\u00f3rt TG4<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>on social media for highlights, updates, and behind-the-scenes coverage from the<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>BKT United Rugby Championship<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"601\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Home<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Away<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">26\/09\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">18:00<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">DHL Stormers<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Leinster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">27\/09\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Benetton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">04\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">13:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Scarlets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">04\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Munster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Cardiff Rugby<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">10\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Munster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Edinburgh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">11\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Cardiff Rugby<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">17\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Vodacom Bulls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">18\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">17:15<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Leinster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Munster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">25\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">15:00<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Hollywoodbets Sharks<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Scarlets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">25\/10\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Munster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">28\/11\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Dragons<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Leinster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">29\/11\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">12:00<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Vodacom Bulls<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Emirates Lions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">29\/11\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Hollywoodbets Sharks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19\/12\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Leinster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Ulster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">20\/12\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">13:30<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">DHL Stormers<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Emirates Lions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">20\/12\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">16:00<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Hollywoodbets Sharks<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Vodacom Bulls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">20\/12\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Dragons<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">27\/12\/25<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">17:30<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Ulster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">03\/01\/26<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">13:30<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Hollywoodbets Sharks<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Emirates Lions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">03\/01\/26<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">17:30<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Leinster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Connacht<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">23\/01\/26<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Munster<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Dragons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Friday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30\/01\/26<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">19:45<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Glasgow Warriors<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Munster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Saturday<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">31\/01\/26<\/td>\n<td 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Coverage begins\u00a0this\u00a0Friday, 26 September, with live action on\u00a0Rugba\u00ed Beo. &nbsp; The\u00a0opening weekend\u00a0of the 25th league season will feature two Irish provinces on TG4. 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