August 05, 2004

Saturday clash with Edinburgh confirmed

Posted by Editor on August 5, 2004 08:21 AM | One comment | Print | E-mail author
It has been confirmed that Glasgow's Hughenden clash with Edinburgh will go ahead on Saturday, 11th September, clashing directly with BT Premiership and National League games.

In today's Herald Keith Grainger, the competition's chief executive, confirmed the Saturday fixture while also saying that professional rugby couldn't continue to accommodate everyone all the time.

While he could not confirm that Setanta would broadcast the matches, it is known that the Irish company has secured rights for home matches involving Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Borders. Grainger said everybody involved in Scottish rugby should welcome regular live coverage.

"They're both going to be TV games and they will be taking place on Saturday afternoons," he said of the Edinburgh v Ulster match on September 4 and the Inter-City game to be played in Glasgow a week later.

"This is excellent news because we cannot expect to bring in serious commercial partnerships without serious TV coverage," said Grainger.

Glasgow playing several matches on Saturdays has had an unexpected effect on one BT Premiership club since it has contributed to Currie parting company with Andy Nicol, their head coach.

Andy has quit the post due to the pressure of business interests which include hospitality commitments with Glasgow.

You can read Kevin Ferrie's article here

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Posted by Gordon on August 7, 2004 11:57 AM | Reply to this comment

I understand there may be a change involving this fixture - I'll post more details when I get them.

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