SuperSport to air Pro14
THE Cheetahs’ opening match in the groundbreaking Guinness Pro14 tournament, against Ulster in Belfast, will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1 today at 8.35pm.
This follows SuperSport’s acquisition of the broadcast rights this week, which include a range of matches in the re-designed tournament which now boasts participation by the Kings and Currie Cup champions the Cheetahs.
The Kings debut against Pro14 champions the Scarlets of Wales in Llanelli tomorrow (SS1, 6.30pm).
“This is an exciting property that offers an entirely new flavour,” said Gideon Khobane, CEO of SuperSport.
“There’s a particular intrigue in northern hemisphere rugby and to be part of this pioneering change presents an array of possibilities, both for the teams and indeed SuperSport. We look forward to watching the action unfold from this weekend.”
SuperSport will produce select SAbased fixtures and take the overseas feed on other Pro14 matches that will be broadcast.
“We’re delighted SuperSport have reached agreement to acquire the rights to broadcast the Guinness Pro14,” said Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby.
“This is a fascinating and groundbreaking change for rugby and I am sure people will be keen to tune in and see how the hemispheres measure up against each other in club competition.
“SuperSport have given us a ringside seat and we’re already looking forward to Friday night’s inaugural broadcast.”
Martin Anayi, CEO of Pro14 Rugby, said: “We’re delighted to have SuperSport join our stable of broadcasters in the Guinness Pro14. SuperSport are recognised as one of the world’s premier sports broadcasters and it is fantastic to have them involved in telling the story of our Championship.” CYCLING La Vuelta a Espana, Stage 13: Coín/Tomares at 4pm on SS2 LIVE CYCLING Tour of Alberta, Stage 1 at 9pm on SS2 LIVE SOCCER PLTV: Premier League Today at 2.30pm on SS3 LIVE PLTV News at 1pm on SS3 LIVE 2018 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers – Conmebol: Chile v Paraguay at 00:15am; and Brazil v Ecuador at 2.30am on SS5; Peru v Bolivia at 4am: and Uruguay v Argentina at 1am on SS3 LIVE; Caf: Nigeria v Cameroon at 5pm on SS3; Ghana v Congo at 5.15pm on SS7; Cape Verde v South Africa at 8pm on SS4 LIVE U21 International Friendly: Spain v Italy at 8.25pm on SS3 LIVE Super Diski: NFD Highlights show at 6pm on SS4 LIVE GOLF European Tour: D+D Real Czech Masters at 11am and 3pm on SS5 LIVE PGA Tour: Dell Technologies Championship at 8.30pm on SS1 LIVE MOTORSPORT