RTE to broadcast U-19 Euro semi-final

The UEFA European U-19s Championship Semi-Final between the Republic of Ireland and Spain will be broadcast live after RTE secured the rights to broadcast the game.

"RTÉ Television has confirmed today it has secured the rights to broadcast live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s UEFA European U-19’s Championships semi-final against Spain this Friday night", the broadcaster announced last night.

"RTÉ Two will broadcast live coverage of the game from Bucharest beginning at 6.30pm and streamed simultaneously live on RTÉ.ie (iol). Paul Doolin's U19 side booked their place in the semi-finals following a scoreless draw against hosts Romania on Tuesday night.

If the team continue their success and progress to the final RTÉ Television will also broadcast that match live on Monday night on RTÉ Two at 5.55pm with the match kicking off at 6.00pm.