Autumn Rugby Internationals set to hit the Swansea BBC Big Screen

Nov. 3, 2010 - PRLog -- Following on from the success of this summer’s football world cup and last month’s Commonwealth Games, rugby fans in Swansea are being given the opportunity to follow the exploits of the Welsh team and catch all the action from this year’s Autumn rugby internationals live in the city centre this November.

Starting this weekend, the BBC Big Screen in Castle Square will be screening three of Wales’ forthcoming test matches versus the top three southern hemisphere teams.

First up is Australia on Saturday 6 November at 2.30pm, followed a week later by South Africa (2.30pm, Saturday 13 November), culminating with a much anticipated clash on Saturday 27 November (5.15pm) against the much fancied New Zealand, a team which Wales haven’t beaten in over half a century.

The BBC Big Screen will also be showing a number of 6 Nations games in 2011.

Frances Jenkins, Strategic Manager for Tourism, Marketing and Events said, “Throughout 2010 the BBC Big Screen has been very popular attracting large crowds to the city centre with a number of major sporting events, family films and activities as well as some major cultural events.  We are pleased that the Autumn internationals will also be shown live, along with the majority of the 6 Nations rugby internationals next year.”  

“It should prove popular for those who are out shopping in Swansea in the run up to Christmas and just want to catch an update of the score.  The BBC Big Screen provides a great City Centre attraction and we hope that all who come to watch have a great time, whatever the weather.”

For more information or to read about other screenings visit  www.swanseabigscreen.com

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