Christmas has always been the best time of the year if you’re a rugby fan.
Live games every day and wild results, all to a backdrop of all that lovely festive cheer.
This year the Premiership and Guinness Pro 12 has put another gift under the metaphorical tree, adding a number of live games to their festive weekend line-up
There are three live Premiership games on TV over the weekend, another two from the Guinness Pro12 and one live match from the French Top 14.
AVIVA PREMIERSHIP
Boxing Day – Saturday 26 December
BT Sport – London Irish v Northampton – Madejski Stadium, 14:30 kick-off
Sunday 27 December
BT Sport – Wasps v Saracens – Ricoh Arena, 14:00 kick-off
BT Sport – Harlequins v Gloucester – Twickenham Stadium, 16.30pm
GUINNESS PRO 12
Sunday 27 December
Sky Sports 4 – Newport Gwent Dragons v Cardiff Blues – Rodney Parade, 15:05 kick-off
Sky Sports 4 – Leinster v Munster – Thomond Park, 17:15 kick-off
FRENCH TOP 14
Sunday 27 December
Sky Sports 4 – Oyonnax Rugby v Stade Francais – Stade Charles-Mathon, 13:00 kick-off
Sky Sports 4 – Toulouse v Toulon -Stade Ernest-Wallon, 20:00 kick-off