Poppy Day Rugby Match Live on Forces TV

The forthcoming annual Poppy Day Rugby match between Combined Services and the Barbarians will be shown live across the UK on Forces TV and to members of the Forces overseas on BFBS television on November 11^th .

This match marks the centenary of the start of the Great War, when so many gave their lives, including hundreds of young men who had links with the game of Rugby. This year’s match also falls on the 11^th of the 11^th the traditional day of remembrance for the fallen of all wars and conflicts.

The iconic match is being hosted this year by Aviva Premiership side Bath Rugby at the Rec.

Coverage of the match is being sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover Careers,'  a company that employs ex-service personnel at their factories and development facilities in the UK, Forces TV broadcasts 24 hours a day on Sky, Virgin and Freesat across the UK.

Forces TV Sports Editor Jon Knighton said:

“This is the 15^th time the two sides have met in this annual fixture which supports the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. I’m absolutely delighted that this match will be seen by many thousands of people on Forces TV, who otherwise would not get the chance to see an exciting brand of the game which guarantees tries and open play”.

Last year Combined Services scored a narrow and very rare win ( 34- 28 ) over their illustrious opponents.

Coverage on the night of Tuesday  11^th November will start from 7PM on Forces TV  with the game, which kicks off at 7.30, also being shown worldwide on  BFBS Sport to members of HM Forces as far apart as Afghanistan, the Falklands, Canada and HM Royal Navy and RFA ships in the fleet.