United Rugby Championship

[ronk]

Treviso beat teams who had beaten them earlier in the season. They lifted their game when they had a clear run at a pot.

If we want a strong competition then everyone needs to have something to play for.

[RobbieRockBoy]

So how does the reduced number of home games next season fit in to deal with RDS, usually Leinster moved 2 spare games to Aviva for bigger paydays.

[erskinechilders]

So how does the reduced number of home games next season fit in to deal with RDS, usually Leinster moved 2 spare games to Aviva for bigger paydays.

My guess is that we will still play our home fixture against Munster there. They will probably look to put one of the CC fixtures in there too and then all play off games.

[wixfjord]

Treviso beat teams who had beaten them earlier in the season. They lifted their game when they had a clear run at a pot.

If we want a strong competition then everyone needs to have something to play for.

Yes, but it was a clear easier run than almost everyone else.

[Dave Cahill]

RTE's commitment to the league can already be seen with their one single tweet on the subject since the announcement yesterday (and that was after being called out by TG4)

[Dave Cahill]

No, I lie - there has been a second tweet people

[RobbieRockBoy]

So how does the reduced number of home games next season fit in to deal with RDS, usually Leinster moved 2 spare games to Aviva for bigger paydays.

My guess is that we will still play our home fixture against Munster there. They will probably look to put one of the CC fixtures in there too and then all play off games.

RDS deal is for 14? home games every year until 2027, 11, then Pro12, home matches, 3 CC Pool games. Italian entry (Pro14 now) allowed for 2 floaters, typically Munster home & 1 big draw CC pool match. Play off's/QFs/Sf's were always extras, as not guaranteed. Can't see the RDS giving away any of its income. Next season is only 11 URC home games, and 2 (at the moment) CC games, one short of the contract.

[cormac]

RDS deal was originally for 13 games a season. 9 league games, 3 euro games and the Schools Cup Final.

Not sure if it was ever renegotiated.

[neill_m]

Confirmed: The United Rugby Championship will be shown on RTÉ and TG4 from next season. 52 of the 60 Irish fixtures every season for the next four years.
Also, the URC and RTÉ will offer a domestic and international streaming option called URC TV, details TBC this summer.

Via Murray Kinsella

[wixfjord]

With 1 less guaranteed HEC game and less URC games the Leinster marketing team are really going to need to start upping the crowds for URC. Hopefully the extra sprinkle of SA quality will help with that.

[ronk]

Confirmed: The United Rugby Championship will be shown on RTÉ and TG4 from next season. 52 of the 60 Irish fixtures every season for the next four years.
Also, the URC and RTÉ will offer a domestic and international streaming option called URC TV, details TBC this summer.

Via Murray Kinsella

8 games. Enough to not show the touring games in SA. Or to not show any Leinster away games outside Ireland.

[Xanthippe]

With 1 less guaranteed HEC game and less URC games the Leinster marketing team are really going to need to start upping the crowds for URC. Hopefully the extra sprinkle of SA quality will help with that.

They're going to need to up something alright (or else reduce the season ticket costs going forward) We're down three games next season on tickets we already purchased without knowing games would be reduced

[CiaranIrl]

What does that do to the price per game now for season ticket holders? Can't be very different to buying a ticket to each individual game now, surely?

[The Doc]

With 1 less guaranteed HEC game and less URC games the Leinster marketing team are really going to need to start upping the crowds for URC. Hopefully the extra sprinkle of SA quality will help with that.

They're going to need to up something alright (or else reduce the season ticket costs going forward) We're down three games next season on tickets we already purchased without knowing games would be reduced

Some form of A league included in season ticket would suit me nicely. Played on the international weekends which have no league games as well... Might even get a decent attendance



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[Serb]

What does that do to the price per game now for season ticket holders? Can't be very different to buying a ticket to each individual game now, surely?

Assuming the ticket now covers 11 home games, it works out at €28.63 a ticket for a South Stand season ticket (€315 including service charge). I think South stand tickets go for about €30 + service charge, so you don’t really save much anymore. If you miss one game, you’re losing money.

[CiaranIrl]

What does that do to the price per game now for season ticket holders? Can't be very different to buying a ticket to each individual game now, surely?

Assuming the ticket now covers 11 home games, it works out at €28.63 a ticket for a South Stand season ticket (€315 including service charge). I think South stand tickets go for about €30 + service charge, so you don’t really save much anymore. If you miss one game, you’re losing money.

Yeah, I've been in Block B Anglesea for about 10 years. Season ticket was €600, so 11 games at €55 per game, which is fairly steep! I haven't actually bought a single game match ticket in an awfully long time, so I couldn't tell you how much they are, but it can't be far off that.

[cormac]

Fairest way for next season, at least, would be to include the first knockout match of the Heineken Cup as part of the season ticket. There's a chance we won't make it that far but it's far more likely that we will.

[Serb]

Maybe the league quarter final ticket? Half the league end up in the quarters so pretty likely we’ll always be involved.

[ronk]

Maybe the league quarter final ticket? Half the league end up in the quarters so pretty likely we’ll always be involved.

Might not be at home.

[cormac]

Maybe the league quarter final ticket? Half the league end up in the quarters so pretty likely we’ll always be involved.

16 of the 24 teams in the Heineken Cup will have a home game in the first knockout round of the HEC. 4 of the 16 teams in the URC will have a home quarter-final.