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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Date of Report: February 19, 2009

(Date of earliest event reported)

Rosetta Resources Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DE 000-51801 43-2083519
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

717 Texas, Suite 2800

Houston, TX 77002
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

713-335-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On February 19, 2009, Rosetta Resources Inc. ("Rosetta") announced that it will release its fourth quarter and 2008 year end
results conference call on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call will be hosted by Randy L.
Limbacher, Rosetta’s President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of Rosetta's press release relating to this event can be found
on the Company's website under "Press Releases".

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration
statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by
reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:

None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
None
(c) Company transactions:
None
(d) Exhibits

Exhibits. The Registrant includes a copy of the press release as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 19, 2009 ROSETTA RESOURCES INC.

By: /s/ Michael J. Rosinski

Michael J. Rosinski
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release of Rosetta Resources Inc. dated February 19, 2009.

EXHIBIT 99.1

ROSETTA RESOURCES INC. ANNOUNCES

YEAR END 2008 FINANCIAL CONFERENCE CALL

HOUSTON, February 19, 2009 (GlobeNewswire) -- Rosetta Resources Inc. (“Rosetta”)(Nasdaq:ROSE) today announced it will hold
its 2008 year end results conference call on Monday, March 2, 2009. The call will be hosted by Randy L. Limbacher, Rosetta’s
President and Chief Executive Officer, and will cover the year end 2008 financial and operating results as well as an updated
outlook. The conference call will broadcast live over the internet.

What: Rosetta Resources Inc. 2008 Year End Conference Call

When: Monday, March 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Central, 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Where: http://www.rosettaresources.com

How: Conference Call - Dial (877) 681-3372 or listen live over the Internet via our website at the address above.

If you are not able to participate in the conference call, an audio replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. Central on March 2, 2009
through 12:00 a.m. Central on March 9, 2009, by dialing (888) 203-1112, or for international (719) 457-0820, and entering
conference code 4262476. A replay of the call will remain online at www.rosettaresources.com for 60 days after the initial call. To
access the replay, click on the “Investor Relations” section of our website and select “Presentations and Events”.

Rosetta Resources Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in acquisition, exploration, development and production of
oil and gas properties in North America. Its operations are concentrated in South Texas, the Rocky Mountains and the Sacramento
Basin of California. Rosetta is a Delaware corporation based in Houston, Texas.

For more information, visit www.rosettaresources.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements:

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon current expectations and are subject to a
number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are more fully described in Rosetta Resources Inc.'s Annual Report on Form
10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks, uncertainties and
assumptions could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Rosetta
assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update the information contained herein except as required by law.

Investor Contact:
Michael J. Rosinski
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Rosetta Resources Inc.
(713) 335-4037
rosinskim@rosettaresources.com