The fixtures, dates and kick-off times the first four Rounds of the 2008/09 Heineken Cup tournament were today announced by ERC with a record 10 matches being televised on each of the opening two weekends in October.

European Rugby Cup Limited announced a two year extension today of their television deal with French satellite broadcaster Sport+.

MUNSTER’S fifth round Heineken Cup game against Benetton Treviso will not be available on any of the usual television outlets in this country.