Prepare to be blown away by the electrifying return of Judgement Day to Principality Stadium in April 2025. For die-hard rugby fans, this news is like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart, revving them up for the upcoming season.
This annual extravaganza, usually a staple of Easter weekend, has been rescheduled this year due to the aftermath of the 2023 World Cup. But fear not, the games will once again take place on their traditional slot of Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025. Fans can eagerly anticipate the showdown between Ospreys and Cardiff, followed by the fierce battle between Scarlets and Dragons on the hallowed turf.
This year’s event, set to unfold at Cardiff City Stadium, will see Cardiff City hosting the Welsh double-header due to scheduling constraints at Principality Stadium. But the shift back to Principality Stadium in 2025 means there will be more space for eager rugby aficionados to witness the epic clashes, with a capacious 74,500 seats compared to the 33,280 at Cardiff City Stadium.
The recent unveiling of the URC 2024-25 season fixtures has ignited a fiery passion among rugby enthusiasts. With the season slated to kick off on Friday, September 20, fans can prepare to rally behind their beloved teams. Cardiff will go head-to-head with Zebre, Scarlets will journey to tackle Benetton, and the heart-stopping clash between Dragons and Ospreys will take place at Rodney Parade.
The holiday season promises a flurry of rugby action as the beloved Christmas and New Year’s Welsh derbies continue on December 26 and January 1. As the season unfolds, the final round of league matches is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, with the Welsh sides venturing to South Africa for the last two rounds of the regular program.
Exhilarating quarter-final and semi-final play-offs will follow in late May and early June, building to the highly anticipated final on June 14. Fans can now ink these dates into their calendars and begin the countdown, as the season’s fixtures have been revealed ahead of schedule, setting the stage for an epic season.
The strategic avoidance of international weekends during the 2024 autumn program and the 2025 Six Nations means fans can look forward to uninterrupted rugby action throughout the season.
Martin Anayi, URC chief executive, exudes excitement, stating “Our entire team is committed to propelling the United Rugby Championship to the pinnacle of the rugby world, and setting fan-friendly objectives is crucial to our mission.”
So, circle those dates on your calendars, rally your fellow rugby fanatics, and brace yourselves for a season filled with heart-stopping matches, intense finishes, and unforgettable moments on the field. The return of Judgement Day to Principality Stadium in 2025 is destined to be nothing short of legendary!
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