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Each programme will be broadcast live from a different rugby club from around Ireland where special guests and the live audience will join our inimitable hosts to discuss and debate the burning issues surrounding the latest Heineken Cup action. One thing is for certain, it won't be just Hook and Pope doing the talking! In honour of the reigning Heineken Cup champions, the first show will be broadcast live from the Young Munster Rugby Football Club in Limerick.
"The Heineken Cup Roadshow with Hook and Pope" is sponsored by Heineken. Pat Maher, National Events and Sponsorship Manager, Heineken said, "Heineken are proud to sponsor this new programme as it will offer rugby and sports fans a different viewpoint and greater expression of what is happening in the tournament. The programme is a very welcome addition to the already comprehensive focus on The Heineken Cup."
Ryle Nugent, Commissioning Editor, RTÉ Television Sport said: "We are delighted to launch this programme as part of RTÉ's Heineken Cup coverage this year and look forward to sharing the passion for the Heineken Cup with the grassroot supporters around Ireland".
"The Heineken Cup Roadshow with Hook and Pope" begins on Wednesday 18th October at 7pm on RTÉ Two as part of RTÉ's Heineken cup coverage.
RTÉ Radio 1 will provide comprehensive live coverage of the Heineken Cup throughout the season with commentary from Michael Corcoran and Ciaran Fitzgerald. RTÉ Radio 1's live coverage begins on Saturday 21st October at 5.30pm, with Leinster v Gloucester live from Landsdowne Road.
RTÉ Television will broadcast extended highlights of all of Munster and Leinster's Heineken Cup games both home and away. Presented by Tom McGurk, the television coverage will also feature in-depth analysis of each of these games with our unrivalled team of panellists which includes; Brent Pope, George Hook, Ciaran Fitzgerald and Conor O'Shea.
RTÉ Television's Heineken Cup coverage begins on Saturday 21st October at 9pm on RTÉ Two, with extended highlights and analysis of Leinster v Gloucester. Commentary by Ryle Nugent and Tony Ward.
