TG4 To Show Ireland U-20 Games Live From New Zealand
TG4 has confirmed that it will broadcast the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship live from New Zealand over the coming weeks, beginning with the Ireland Under-20s’ clash with France next Monday.
There will be live coverage of all of Ireland’s Pool B matches as well as both semi-finals and the Championship final.
Mike Ruddock’s young side share Pool B with France, Fiji and Wales and open their tournament against the French next Monday (June 2) at QBE Stadium in Auckland.
TG4’s extensive coverage will also include deferred coverage as well as various highlights shows. The full line-up of live matches on TG4 is as follows:
MONDAY, JUNE 2
IRELAND v France, live from QBE Stadium, Auckland, kick-off 6.35am Irish time
TG4’s live coverage begins at 6.25am; Full repeat with deferred coverage again at 11.35am
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
IRELAND v Wales, live from ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe, kick-off 6.35am Irish time
TG4’s live coverage begins at 6.25am; Highlights on TG4 at 8.30pm that evening
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
IRELAND v Fiji, live from QBE Stadium, Auckland, kick-off 2.35am Irish time
TG4’s live coverage begins at 2.25am; Full repeat deferred coverage again at 12.30pm and highlights on TG4 at 7.30pm that evening
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Live coverage on TG4 of both IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals
Kick-off 6.05am Irish time – 2nd Seeds v 3rd Seeds, QBE Stadium, Auckland
Kick-off 8.35am Irish time – 1st Seeds v 4th Seeds, QBE Stadium, Auckland
TG4’s live coverage begins at 5.55am and highlights on TG4 at 7.15pm that evening
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Live coverage on TG4 of the IRB Junior World Championship final
Kick-off 8.35am Irish time – live from Eden Park, Auckland
TG4’s live coverage begins at 8.25am and highlights on TG4 at 8.30pm that evening
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Three Changes Made To Ireland U-20 Squad
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