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The Super Rygbi Cymru coverage will be ramped up this season(Image: Ian WIlliams\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/p>\nS4C will be showing one match from each round of the new Super Rygbi Cymru seasonThe Super Rygbi Cymru coverage will be ramped up this season(Image: Ian WIlliams\/Huw Evans Agency)<\/p>\n
S4C have revealed their broadcast schedule for the first 14 rounds of Super Rygbi Cymru as part of a significant increase in coverage for the league.<\/p>\n
S4C and Whisper Cymru have announced every round of the upcoming campaign, which kicks off next month, will be covered on S4C, S4C Clic or YouTube. The coverage starts with defending champions Newport’s clash with Llandovery on Friday, September 12.<\/p>\n
As well as the usual Thursday night slot for SRC matches, the channel will also show some matches on Friday nights and Saturday evenings.<\/p>\n
The broadcast schedule for the first 14 rounds have been confirmed, with the remaining televised matches for the season to be announced in the new year.<\/p>\n
“S4C are delighted to be returning as the SRC\u2019s broadcast partner, bringing our flagship domestic rugby competition into the homes and hands of the Welsh public,” said S4C’s head of sport, Sue Butler.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis season will see a live broadcast game every round, and while Thursday nights remain SRC night, we now also have live matches on several Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weekly highlights of all SRC matches.\u201d<\/p>\n
S4C have yet to confirm their broadcast plans for the United Rugby Championship this season. BBC<\/a> Wales lost the rights earlier this year, with S4C continuing to negotiate with the league over Welsh language coverage. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby.<\/a><\/p>\n The majority of the SRC matches in the first half of the season will be available on S4C Clic, with three Saturday matches in late December and early January being broadcast on S4C.<\/p>\n The increase in coverage of the SRC comes just a week after the WRU announced new proposals for Welsh rugby which would see the semi-professional league receive more funding and become a bigger part of the overall plan to turn the game around.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter a successful inaugural season, on behalf of the WRU, I am delighted and thankful to be continuing our partnership with S4C and Whisper Cymru for the second season of Super Rygbi Cymru, allowing us to continue bringing the best of our emerging talent and domestic rugby in Wales to the home of rugby fans here and abroad,” added Welsh Rugby Union head of player development John Alder.<\/p>\n \u201cThe inaugural season saw a 40% increase in TV audiences tuning in to watch the SRC live, and a 30% increase in those streamlining on YouTube while an exciting growth area came from those aged 18-24 tuning into the SRC, which is typically a hard-to-reach demographic for live sport, particularly rugby, as well as a quarter of our audience tuning in from outside Wales.<\/p>\n \u201cThis highlights the growing reach and appeal of the SRC. The competition having a public profile is critical to supporting the growth and position of Super Rygbi Cymru, our 10 clubs, and players, as not only the proving ground for the next generation of professional players but also celebrating our traditional battlegrounds, cherished rivalries, and loyal and proud communities.<\/p>\n \u201cWith S4C and Whisper Cymru\u2019s support, we will continue to elevate and celebrate all that\u2019s great about Super Rygbi Cymru.\u201d<\/p>\n Newport<\/a> head coach Ty Morris has welcomed the addition of Friday night rugby as his side prepare to defend their crown.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019s a great incentive; I\u2019m really excited around the Friday night introduction as it will allow some supporters who train on Thursdays to watch us on a Friday while giving those who normally watch regional rugby on a Saturday an opportunity to come and watch as well,” he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019s really good and moving the game forward particularly over the next few years these Friday night games are crucial.”<\/p>\n He added: “I always feel like we\u2019ve always got a target on our backs to be honest with you. Every game\u2019s tough but I do feel that this year is going to be even more competitive.<\/p>\n \u201cPost-Christmas<\/a> there was only four teams in it really, I foresee it being a lot more like six to eight teams by the time Christmas is coming in 2026 so it\u2019s important to get a good start but it\u2019s more important to make sure that you\u2019re up in the play-off positions towards the end of the season so that\u2019s what we\u2019ll be aiming to do again for next season.\u201d<\/p>\n S4C Super Rygbi Cymru broadcast schedule<\/p>\n Round 1: Newport v Llandovery – Friday, September 12 – 7.45pm – S4C<\/p>\n Round 2: Cardiff<\/a> v Carmarthen<\/a> Quins – Thursday, September 18 – 7.30pm – S4Cclic<\/p>\n Round 3: Bridgend<\/a> v Aberavon – Thursday, September 25 – 7.30pm – S4Cclic<\/p>\n Round 4: Swansea<\/a> v Newport – Thursday, October 2 – 7.30pm – S4Cclic<\/p>\n