Search form

menu menu
  • Daily & Weekly newsletters
  • Buy & download The Bulletin
  • Comment on our articles

Top European rugby in Brussels on October 20

17:54 16/10/2011

English and French rugby union fans are heading to Heysel this Saturday for the Heineken Cup second- round Pool 1 matches between London team Saracens and and Racing Métro 92, from Paris.

The match is a first for Brussels as the Belgian capital has never before hosted Europe’s prestigious and premier rugby competition.

Sky Sports and France 2 will provide a live broadcast. Reigning English champions Saracens will be hoping to continue their winning form following a resounding defeat of Edinburgh at Murrayfield in the opening round on October 13. Racing Métro, coached by Pierre Berbizier, also triumphed in an impressive Pool 1 opener against Irish team Munster.

Match details: Stade Roi Baudouin, 135 Ave du Marathon, October 20 at 16.40

Tickets from €15 from www.fnacspectacles.com

 

Written by Sarah Crew