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Judgement Day V will take place on Saturday, April 15, at the Principality Stadium, with ticket prices frozen at £10 and the WRU hoping for a sell-out.

A record 68,262 crowd turned out for last season’s back-to-back Welsh derbies, with the double header having steadily grown in popularity in recent years.

The fixtures will be the same this term, with Cardiff Blues taking on the Ospreys at 2.45pm and the Dragons meeting the Scarlets at 5.15pm.

Last season’s event surpassed the previous record attendance at any match involving a region - the 65,756 who saw the Ospreys beat Leicester at Twickenham in the 2008 EDF Energy Cup Final.

And it also broke the Welsh domestic record of 58,000 fans who attended the Neath v Llanelli WRU Challenge Cup Final in 1989.

WRU chairman Gareth Davies believes this season’s fifth incarnation of the Welsh Pro12 derby double could go one better by delivering a full house.

“There is no reason why this celebration of our regional game will not become an annual sell-out at Principality Stadium and we expect this to be the first year,” said Davies.

“Fans have been buying tickets early for Judgement Day since the first one and we would encourage everyone to get their tickets quickly again this year to avoid disappointment.

“To see an atmosphere in our national ground akin to a Welsh international match for the regional game for Judgement Day IV was heart-warming and shows that, if we can get the product right week in week out, the future is bright for Guinness PRO12 rugby and for our national game in general.

“The Judgement Day concept was a sound one from its inception and last season supporters bought into it in their droves, showing the passion and loyalty of the fans in Wales.

“This season’s event will be even bigger and better than those that have gone before.

“There is no other occasion when fans can see the very best of Welsh rugby together under one roof, outside of an international match, and I hope JDV really captures the imagination of fans in Wales once again.”

Blues head coach Danny Wilson said: “Judgement Day has proved to be a brilliant showpiece event for the Guinness PRO12 and continues to grow.

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“It’s a great occasion for everyone involved, has provided a stage for some top quality rugby and demonstrates the appetite for the regional game.

“We look forward to returning to the Principality Stadium and hope for an even bigger crowd in 2017.”

Dragons chief executive Stuart Davies added: “It’s been great to see how Judgement Day has grown year on year. It is now established as a calendar event for rugby fans from all over the country, representing excellent value and a wonderful day out.”

Pro Rugby Wales chief executive Mark Davies said: “Last year’s Judgement Day games were played at an international level of pace and intensity, with high tempo rugby that showcased the very best of Welsh rugby talent and the quality of the Guinness Pro12 competition.

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“The action on the field and the near sell-out crowd in the world’s greatest rugby amphitheatre contributed to a breath-taking occasion and a must attend event.

“It was great to see families travelling from far and wide around the UK to witness a unique Welsh Rugby event and all four squads are looking forward to performing in front of a capacity crowd this season.”

Tickets can be purchased from tomorrow at 12 noon from www.wru.wales/tickets, by calling 0844 847 1881, in person from the WRU Ticket Office on Westgate Street or from each of the four regions.