FIRST Class fixtures for the 2015 season have just been released.

Somerset begin their season with the traditional Universities match when they take on Durham MCCU over three days beginning on Thursday, April 2.

Their first LV= County Championship Division One match will begin on Sunday, April 12 when Durham visit the County Ground.

Other Somerset highlights include:

Friday, May 8. The 4 Day Tourist match against New Zealand.

Friday May 22. First NatWest T20 Blast match of the season against Sussex at Taunton.

Friday, July 3. Gloucestershire at Taunton in the NatWest T20 Blast.

Tuesday, July 21. England Women v Australia Women in the opening match of the 2015 Ashes Series.

Sunday, July 26. First Royal London One-Day Cup game against Derbyshire at Taunton.

For the full list of fixtures visit http://www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/2014/11/2015-fixtures-revealed/