The list covering rounds 13-16 shows includes BT Sport’s live Super Sunday of Aviva Premiership Rugby action during the RBS 6 Nations, starting with the Tigers trip to London Irish on Sunday, February 23 which will be followed by Saracens against Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Park. These matches come the day after England host Ireland and on the first free Sunday of the Championship.
“The audience figures on BT Sport have been way above any estimation this season with the early rounds almost double what they were a year ago, so we expect this Super Sunday to be very popular among our fans,” said Dominic Hayes, Premiership Rugby’s commercial director.
“We always knew that Aviva Premiership Rugby was one of the most compelling competitions in the world and it is great to have a broadcaster who shares our passion for the league.”
Tigers’ home game against Gloucester is Round 14 is now a 2pm kick-off on Sunday, February 16.
Full list of live television matches in Rounds 13-16:
Friday 7 February (7.45pm) – Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers
Saturday 8 February (7pm) – Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints
Sunday 9 February (1pm) – Harlequins v London Wasps
Friday 14 February (7.45pm) – Sale Sharks v Saracens
Saturday 15 February (3.15pm) – Exeter Chiefs v Bath Rugby
Sunday 16 February (2pm) - Leicester Tigers v Gloucester Rugby
Sunday 23 February (1pm) – London Irish v Leicester Tigers
Sunday 23 February (3.15pm) – Saracens v Exeter Chiefs
Friday 28 February (7.45pm) – Bath Rugby v Saracens
Saturday 1 March (3.15pm) – Northampton Saints v Gloucester Rugby
Sunday 2 March (2pm) – Newcastle Falcons v Leicester Tigers
Leicester’s LV= Cup Round 4 fixture against Bath Rugby has been confirmed as a 7.45pm kick-off at Welford Road on Friday, January 31.
Click here to see full Tigers fixture list.
