Aviva start time delights Leinster chiefs

LEINSTER rugby chiefs have welcomed confirmation their Heineken Cup quarter-final with Leicester Tigers at the Aviva Stadium is fixed for a 6pm start on Saturday, April 9.

European Rugby bosses yesterday released the times, dates and venues for the last eight clashes, with Ulster handed a 2pm kick-off for their game against Northampton Saints at the Stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, 2pm.

Leinster spokesman Peter Breen admitted the later start on a Saturday is hugely beneficial for fans of Brian O’Driscoll and company.