With one round to go of the 2013-2014 RaboDirect PRO12 regular season, like for like crowd attendances are already up on the 2012-13 campaign.
And with plenty still to play for in the forthcoming final weekend, the figure is set to increase.
The final identity of the top two teams is still to be confirmed but Leinster currently sit top, four points ahead of Glasgow Warriors.
Munster are just a further point back, meaning all three teams go into the weekend still in with a chance of securing a home Play-Off.
Leinster host Edinburgh while Munster host Ulster – who have already tied up fourth spot – and Glasgow Warriors host Benetton Treviso.
Benetton Treviso are currently embroiled in the tussle with Zebre for the Italian berth in next year’s European Champions Rugby Cup – both sides are currently locked on 29 points.
Indeed, the qualification process for the European Champions Rugby Cup has added an extra level of excitement to the RaboDirect PRO12 this season, ensuring it has been one of the tightest finishes to a campaign in history.
And that excitement can be easily gauged. In terms of digital, our official RaboDirect PRO12 YouTube channel is proving a real hit with the supporters. The channel has recently breached a subscriber base of over 10K and 3.3 million views.
With regards to the Play-Offs, the kick-off times have been confirmed for 19:35 (BST) on Friday May 16 and 19:00 (BST) on Saturday May 17 while the final will take place on Saturday May 31 at 18:15 (BST).
Tickets for the Play-Offs will be available for purchase from Saturday evening at the end of Round 22 on the following link: www.rabodirectpro12.com/final/tickets.php
Five of the six matches of the last round of RaboDirect PRO12 fixtures will also be available to watch live with the following broadcasters.
Sat 10th May – Glasgow Warriors v Zebre – KO 18:30 – BBC ALBA / Mediaset
Sat 10th May – Leinster v Edinburgh Rugby – KO 18:30 – TG4
Sat 10th May – Munster v Ulster – KO 18:30 – RTE / BBC NI
Sat 10th May – Newport Gwent Dragons v Benetton Treviso – KO 18:30
Sat 10th May – Ospreys v Connacht – KO 18:30 – BBC W
Sat 10th May – Scarlets v Cardiff Blues – KO 18:30 – S4C
