BBC ALBA to broadcast live FOSROC Super Series Sprint matches

12 Apr 2024

Scottish Rugby is pleased to announce an agreement with BBC ALBA, which will see the broadcaster show live matches from the FOSROC Super Series Sprint on free-to-air TV across the UK.

MILLBRAE, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 05: TV camera during a FOSROC Super 6 match between Ayrshire Bulls and Heriot's Rugby at Ayr RFC, on August 05, 2022, in Millbrae, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

BBC ALBA will continue their support of rugby in Scotland as they broadcast Friday night games from the upcoming FOSROC Super Series Sprint, all kicking off at 7.35pm. All matches will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

BBC ALBA will broadcast the opening match of the competition next Friday (19 April) between Southern Knights and Edinburgh A at the Greenyards. The focus will then turn to Millbrae on Friday 26 April, as Ayrshire Bulls take on Watsonians in front of the BBC ALBA cameras.

On the first Friday night in May action will be broadcast live from Bridgehaugh, as Stirling Wolves host Glasgow Warriors A.

Following a rest weekend, Boroughmuir Bears v Heriot’s Rugby on Friday 17 May will be broadcast live on the Scottish Rugby website.

Ayrshire Bulls v Glasgow Warriors A on Friday 24 May and Southern Knights v Stirling Wolves on Friday 31 May will both be screened live on BBC ALBA.

The deciding game of the Super Series Sprint will be played on Friday 7 June between the teams who finish 1st and 2nd after the first six rounds of regular competition and that game will also be live on BBC ALBA.

BBC ALBA is available in the UK and for those watching outside of the UK the live Friday night matches will be available on the Scottish Rugby website and YouTube channel.

Highlights of all other FOSROC Super Series Sprint games will be available on the Scottish Rugby website every Monday night following the round of fixtures.

Live FOSROC Super Series Sprint Fixtures

Friday 19 April – Southern Knights v Edinburgh A; The Greenyards, FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35pm) – live on BBC ALBA & BBC iPlayer
Friday 26 April – Ayrshire Bulls v Watsonians; Millbrae, FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35pm) – live on BBC ALBA & BBC iPlayer
Friday 3 May – Stirling Wolves v Glasgow Warriors A; FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35pm) – Live on BBC ALBA & BBC iPlayer
Friday 17 May – Boroughmuir Bears v Heriot’s Rugby; Meggetland, FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35pm) – Live on the Scottish Rugby website
Friday 24 May – Ayrshire Bulls v Glasgow Warriors A; Millbrae, FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35pm) – Live on BBC ALBA & BBC iPlayer
Friday 31 May – Southern Knights v Stirling Wolves; The Greenyards, FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35pm) – Live on BBC ALBA
Friday 7 June – 1st v 2nd; venue TBC, FOSROC Super Series Sprint (KO 7.35PM) – Live on BBC ALBA

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