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Kingstone Press Championships Finals Day live on Sky Sports

The 2014 Kingstone Press Championship Grand Final and the Kingstone Press Championship One Grand Final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from Headingley Carnegie Stadium, Leeds, on Sunday October 5.

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26th March 2014

Sky Sports will show the highly anticipated Championship One Grand Final, the winners of which will be promoted to the Championship, at 4.05pm followed by the title-deciding Championship Grand Final at 6.45pm.

RFL Operationg Officer Ralph Rimmer said: “It is terrific news for the Kingstone Press Championships and for Rugby League fans that both the Grand Finals will be showcased live on Sky Sports.

“Kingstone Press Championships Finals Day is always a highlight in the sporting calendar and I’m sure this year will be even more special.”

The day will kick-off with the Conference Challenge Trophy Final at 1.30pm.

Gordon Johncox, Managing Director of  the Championships title sponsors Kingstone Press, said: “It’s fantastic news that Championships Finals Day is going to be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

“Having the day televised is a great opportunity for a huge audience to see the excitement of Rugby League and allows even more fans to watch the buzz of the day’s events.  It is set to be a great ending to the season where fans can enjoy an amazing atmosphere, exhilarating rugby and, of course, our cider.”

Sky Sports executive producer of Rugby League Neville Smith said: “Championship Finals Day has always been one of my favourite days in the Rugby League calendar.

“Without fail the day delivers great matches, end-to-end entertainment, last gasp results, and a superb atmosphere. I am delighted that we are going to be able to give it the full Sky Sports treatment, and that it is back on the home of Rugby League in the UK, Sky Sports.”

Tickets for the 2014 Kingstone Press Championships Finals Day are on sale now priced from £17 for adults and £10 for concessions. Book your tickets by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk or call 0844 856 1113.

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