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BBC Wales Sport kicks-off coverage of the Celtic Crusaders Super League rugby with live commentary on their opening Engage Super League away game at Leeds Rhinos on Friday.

The coverage will be broadcast on BBC Radio Wales (AM), BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Wales online from 7.30pm.

Radio Wales coverage is introduced in Radio Wales Sportstime by Dot Davies with special guest John Devereux, former Wales international and rugby league player. Commentary comes from a unique link-up with BBC Radio Leeds.

Commentary on Radio Cymru in Rygbi'r Gynghrair is from Alun Wyn Bevan and former Hull Rugby League player Kevin James live from Headlingley. The commentary will also be available to listeners across the UK on BBC Wales Sport online.

"I'm really looking forward to working with BBC Radio Wales on the Celtic Crusaders first game in Super League," says John Devereux. "It's great to have a Welsh side in the competition and I wish them all the very best. It's going to be a very tough match against Leeds, but I'm sure it will be a great game – I can't wait."

Radio Wales Sportstime, BBC Radio Wales (AM), 7.30pm, Friday 6 February 2009

Rygbi'r Gynghrair, BBC Radio Cymru, 7.50pm, Friday 6 February 2009.

BBC Wales Press Office