What's on TV this weekend

A mammoth weekend rugby is upon us, so check out our personalised rugby TV guide for this weekends fixtures. 

Times below are UK/IRE.

Friday:

Southland vs Auckland (08:35) - Sky Sports 2 - Mitre 10 Cup NZ

Southland host Auckland looking for their 1st win of the season, while Auckland come into this one looking for their 2nd win on the bounce after last week's win over Northland.

Blue Bulls vs Golden Lions (18:00) - Sky Sports 2 - Currie Cup

The Bulls host the Lions at Loftus Versfeld as both sides look to get their 3rd win on the board in this years Currie Cup.

Ulster vs Newport Gwent Dragons (19:35) - BBC Sport NI - PRO 12

In a PRO 12 season opener, Ulster welcome Newport Dragons to the Kingspan as both sides look to get off to a good start

Leinster vs Benneton Treviso (19:35) - TG4 - PRO 12

Last year's PRO 12 finalists Leinster get their campaign underway against Italian side Treviso at the RDS.

Ospreys vs Zebre (19:45) - BBC Wales - PRO 12

The Liberty Stadium plays host as Ospreys meet Zebre in their PRO 12 season opener.

Gloucester vs Leicester Tigers (19:45) - BT Sport - Aviva Premiership

The Aviva Premiership gets underway as Gloucester welcome Leicester Tigers to Kingsholm.

Saturday:

Wellington vs North Harbour (06:30) - Sky Sports 2 - Mitre 10 Cup  

For all you die hards up early in the morning, Wellington host North Harbour as both look to bounce back from defeats last week.

Northland vs Canterbury (08:35) - Sky Sports 2 - Mitre 10 Cup

Canterbury will be looking to keep up their good form and make it 3/3 as they travel to Northland.

Stade Francais vs Clermont Auvergne (13:45) - Sky Sports 3 - Top 14

Big match up in France as Stade Francais welcome Clermont Auvernge to the Stade Jean-Bouin

Saracens vs Worcester Warriors (14:00) - BT Sport - Aviva Premiership

In the first series of the Twickenham double header, last years champions get the defence of their crown underway against Worcester Warriors.

Scarlets vs Munster (15:00) - Sky Sports 1 - PRO 12

Scarlets and Munster meet at the Parc y Scarlets as the teams who finished level on points with eachother look to get off to the best possible start.

Harlequins vs Bristol (16:30) - BT Sport - Aviva Premiership

In the second installment of rugby at HQ, Quins face off against recently promoted Bristol, who will be looking to cause a shock on their return.

Connacht vs Glasgow (17:15) - Sky Sports 1 - PRO 12

In a rematch of last years PRO 12 semi final, last years champions Connacht start the defence of their title at home to Glasgow.

Cardiff Blues vs Edinburgh (19:35) - BBC Alba/S4C - PRO 12

Edinburgh travel to Cardiff looking for revenge on Cardiff Blues, a side who did the double over them last season.

Toulon vs Brive (19:45) - Sky Sports 1 - Top 14

After their 1st win of the season last week, Toulon welcome Brive to the Stade Felix Mayol looking to make it 2 on the trot.

Sunday:

Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs (15:00) - BT Sport - Aviva Premiership 

The pair know each other all to well, meeting 4 times last season. Always a great battle with lots of attacking rugby on show.