Ulster Rugby v Glasgow

Congratulations to Glasgow Warriors for finishing top of Conference A with two games left and securing a home semi-final. Likewise to Munster Rugby after finishing as second seeds and securing a home Qualifier against Toyota Cheetahs or Cardiff Blues, who have qualified for the Champions Cup next season as the third European team in Conference A. It’s tighter in Conference B with Leinster Rugby in pole position for top seed ahead of Scarlets - a battle that will be mirrored in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final. Edinburgh Rugby are still breathing down Scarlets’ neck while Ulster Rugby could still finish in the top three and, failing that, reach a Champions Cup Play-Off against Ospreys or Benetton. Well done to Benetton for their win over Leinster, their 11th of the season and a record for them and an Italian club. It’s testament to their progress and that of Zebre, who collected their fifth win, over Dragons, and the work with Italy Head Coach, Conor O’Shea and the international set-up. I was fortunate enough to be in South Africa last week as guest of the Toyota Cheetahs and SA Rugby. The country has really embraced the Guinness PRO14, our clubs and supporters, especially the passionate and vocal Munster fans who had made the trip! Our relationship with SA Rugby has been further strengthened with the inclusion of CEO Jurie Roux and Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus on the Board. Rassie is familiar to us as Munster Rugby’s former Head Coach, while Jurie is a highly experienced administrator. Their appointments are another important step forward for our Championship - the only one in world rugby to unite the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at club level. Guinness PRO14 Final Series – How it Stands Qualifier 1: Munster* (A2) v Edinburgh (B3) Qualifier 2: Scarlets (B2) v Toyota Cheetahs (A3) Semi-Final 1: Leinster* (B1) v Munster or Edinburgh Semi-Final 2: Glasgow Warriors* (A1) v Scarlets or Toyota Cheetahs *Qualified for Final Series Looking ahead to the final round of fixtures on Saturday, April 28, we have an eight-hour feast of action across all five countries to look forward to. All seven derby fixtures will be screened live throughout the day starting with the Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and finishing with Edinburgh

Rugby and Glasgow Warriors. Round 21, Saturday, April 28 2pm (3pm local)

Southern Kings v Toyota Cheetahs, live on SuperSport

3.05pm 3.05pm

Dragons v Scarlets, live on BBC2 Wales Connacht v Leinster, live on TG4

5pm (6pm local)

Benetton Rugby v Zebre Rugby Club, live on Eurosport Italia

5.35pm 5.35pm 7.45pm

Munster Rugby v Ulster Rugby, live on TG4

Cardiff Blues v Ospreys, live on S4C

Edinburgh Rugby v Glasgow Warriors, live on Sky Sports Action By the time the final whistle goes in the Scottish capital, we will know the six qualifiers vying for a place in the final on May 26 but no matter who you support, you can guarantee your place at Aviva Stadium. For the first time the Official Guinness PRO14 Final Fanzone will combine with the Dublin 7s to produce a two-day ‘Festival of Rugby’ where you can soak up the atmosphere ahead of the Final with live music, bars, premium areas and player appearances all on offer. To get involved in the Dublin 7s as a player visit http://bit.ly/GuinnessPRO14Dublin7sPlayerEntry to enter your team and save money on your Guinness PRO14 Final ticket. And wherever you’re coming from to Dublin you can rely on Gullivers Sports Travel to arrange tickets, hotels and flights as our Official Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series – see www. gulliverstravel.co.uk. For all your Guinness PRO14 Final ticket needs, including the Fanzone, get along to www.ticketmaster.ie now and get your pick of the best seats before it’s too late. Enjoy the game, Martin Anayi Chief Executive Officer