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Welcome back to Round 3 of the Guinness PRO12
Firstly may I say what a great weekend of rugby that was with all four PRO12
countries winning key games at the Rugby World Cup. The Guinness PRO12 has
more representation in RWC2015 than any other club competition with 106 players
representing 10 countries participating, let’s hope that they all have a long, successful
tournament!
We’re all looking forward to another great season of rugby ahead and the Guinness
PRO12 will continue its year-on-year growth and development. All teams can now target
and look forward to this season’s Guinness PRO12 Final at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh on
Saturday 28th May 2016, one of rugby fans’ top destinations. Tickets are now on public
sale and demand is very good so far.
Our partnership with Guinness has been an unqualified success both on and off the
park. The continued support of our other partners Specsavers and Rhino Rugby is also
recognised as a key component in our growth as a competition.
We again thank our very strong suite of broadcasters, our newest broadcast partner Sky
Sports together with BBC - Alba, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales, S4C, TG4 and Rai
Sport in Italy.
Tonight’s game will see Ulster trying to maintain their winning start at home to the
season, having slipped up last time out against the Scarlets. Benetton Treviso for their
part will be seeking their first win of the campaign having narrowly lost to Edinburgh
and Munster so far. There should be lots of entertainment – enjoy the game!
We acknowledge the excellent work of all of our match officials and disciplinary officers
and wish them all well for the season ahead.
The ongoing support of the media in promoting our sport and our competition is key
to the development of the Guinness PRO12 and we look forward to continuing and
enhancing our work together.
To you the fans, we extend a very warm welcome back to Round 3 in the Guinness
PRO12, your support of your club is key.
Have a great weekend of rugby.