The RaboDirect PRO12 is in line to record its best ever attendances since the competition changed to a home and away format ten seasons ago. <\/p>\n
Crowds broke through the one million mark in round 21 last weekend, a full round earlier than last season, and with seven games still to play (including the rearranged Beneton Treviso v Connacht game) ticket sales amongst the twelve participating teams have increased by 4.9% compared to this point last year. <\/p>\n
RaboDirect PRO12 Tournament Director, David Jordan, commented: \u201cthis is the third season in a row that ticket sales have broken the one million mark, and each year we are reaching that landmark earlier in the competition.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cThe tournament has seen have seen average gates grow year on year since the inclusion of the Italian teams in 2010\/11, a testament to both the rugby on offer in all four Unions that participate in the RaboDirect PRO12, and to the fans\u2019 commitment to their teams. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a mouthwatering final round of games yet to come, with five teams still in with a realistic chance of making the top four, and three battling it out to try and secure home advantage in the Play-Offs, it will be a nerve-racking end to the regular season.\u201d <\/p>\n
The broadcast schedule for final round of games on Friday 3 May can now be confirmed: <\/p>\n
Connacht v Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground, 19:45 – RTE \/ BBC ALBA
\nLeinster v Ospreys at RDS, Dublin, 19:45 – TG4 \/ S4C
\nScarlets v Benetton Treviso at Parc y Scarlets, 19:45 – BBC W
\nUlster v Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill, 19:45 – BBC NI
\nZebre v Munster at Stadio XXV Aprile, 19:45 local time – SPORT ITALIA
\nEdinburgh Rugby v Newport Gwent Dragons at Murrayfield, 19:45 \u2013 not live
\nThe order of the RaboDirect Play-Offs can also now be confirmed: Play-Off 1 (1st v 4th) will take place on Friday 10th May at 7.45pm (UK & Ireland, 8:45 Italy) and Play-Off 2 (2nd v 3rd) will be the following day, Saturday 11 May, at 7.35pm (UK & Ireland, 8.35 Italy). Venues and broadcasters will be confirmed once the qualifiers are finalised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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