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BT Sport to show Aviva Premiership openers for 2013-14 campaign

BT Sport nab Premiership openers
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BT Sport will show live fixtures from the opening weekend of the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2013-14 season in September.

BT Sport will host the Aviva Premiership Rugby opening weekend, with champions Leicester Tigers' first fixture against Worcester Warriors as part of their live coverage.

The clash will be shown by the broadcaster on Sunday, September 8, while coverage will begin two days before on Friday when newly-promoted Newcastle Falcons take on Bath Rugby at 7.45pm from Kingston Park.

"BT Sport is the new home of club rugby and we'll be broadcasting 69 live and exclusive Aviva Premiership Rugby games across the season," said head of BT Sport Simon Green. "Friday night's coverage will be anchored live from the grounds with games broadcast live on a Saturday and Sunday from the BT Sport Studio.

"We have a fantastic rugby team in place. Hosted by Craig Doyle, commentary will be provided by Nick Mullins and Alastair Eykyn who will be joined by BT Sport rugby experts, Lawrence Dallaglio, Ben Kay, Matt Dawson and Austin Healey. Reporting duties fall to Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield."

BT Sport will also show a London double-header with London Irish going up against Saracens on Saturday, September 7 at 2pm, with London Wasps' clash against Harlequins following it at 4.30pm.

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