Murrayfield to host Pro12 final

The Pro12 final will be held outside Ireland for the first time in 2016 after Murrayfield was selected as the host venue.

All 12 competing clubs " from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Italy " and their regions were invited to bid for the right to host the final, with Scotland's national stadium emerging as the unanimous choice.

John Feehan, the chief executive officer of Pro12 rugby, said: "Edinburgh is well known as an inspiring host city for sports, arts and cultural events. The BT Murrayfield Stadium is a super venue for the Guinness Pro12 Final.

"We look forward to working with all our partners in staging a festival of rugby where fans from all four of our countries will enjoy a memorable final and a great weekend in Edinburgh."

Dominic McKay, Scottish Rugby's director of commercial operations, communications and public affairs " and also a board director of the Pro12 " added: "Bringing the match to Scotland and BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh is a great way to grow the tournament and our focus will be on attracting a record crowd for a PRO12 final, which for the first time is being held outside of Ireland."

Tickets will go on sale to the public from September 15, with the final due to take place on May 28 next year.