Zebre Parma fixture rescheduled

The match has been rearranged under Italian government instruction to facilitate an official day of mourning in Italy, with the funeral of Pope Francis set to be held on Saturday 26 April at 10am – the original day of the game.

Zebre Parma, the FIR and the Six Nations will issue further information on the Italy v Wales Womens Six Nations fixture which has also need to be rescheduled.

Edinburgh Rugby Managing Director, Douglas Struth, said “Firstly, our thoughts are with all those affected by this week’s very sad news. Through circumstances beyond our control, the funeral of Pope Francis has meant that our upcoming game against Zebre Parma in Italy now needs to be brought forward by 24 hours.

“We are very grateful for the support and understanding of those fans who have already booked to back the team this weekend, including those travelling on the club’s official package through Gulliver’s Sports Travel.

“This package will continue to run with revised dates and timings and a full refund available for those who now cannot attend, plus a partial refund for those who can still travel reflecting the revised dates and timings.

“We have worked hard with Zebre and URC to ensure that the game does take place this weekend, and are looking forward to the match on Friday.”

Supporters that have booked will be contacted directly by Gulliver’s regarding new dates and timings for the trip, plus refund options available.

The match will still be broadcast via PremierSports, with full broadcast details to follow in due course.  

The additional Edinburgh Rugby ‘A’ fixture against Zebre ‘A’ that was also scheduled to take place in Parma on Saturday will no longer be played.