Sky Sports has confirmed that the rugbyleague.com European Cup fixtures between Scotland and Lebanon, and Wales and Ireland will be televised live in an exciting international Rugby League double header on Sunday November 1.

The rugbyleague.com European Cup kicks off on October 17 in Padova with Italy against Scotland and climaxes with a Finals Day involving all six competing nations at Brewery Field, Bridgend on Sunday November 8 with the Final of the competition also being broadcast live on Sky Sports at 4:00pm.

The Scotland v Lebanon Round 3 clash kicks off at 3:00pm at Hughenden, Glasgow whilst Wales v Ireland will kick off at 5:00pm at Pontypridd RUFC.

Richard Lewis, Rugby League European Federation Chairman, said: “We’re delighted that Sky Sports are televising these two matches in addition to screening the European Cup Final on November 8. 

“International competition in Europe is growing all the time and this extra exposure will generate even more excitement for the competition. We would like to thank Sky Sports for their continued commitment to international Rugby League.”

Tickets for the rugbyleague.com European Cup Finals Day on Sunday November 8 at Brewery Field, Bridgend are now available by calling the RFL ticket hotline on 0844 856 1113 or visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk