IRFU to showcase Club Rugby with Aviva Stadium Fixture
IRFU confirm home venues for 2014/15 representative fixtures
The IRFU have confirmed the venues for a host of representative games during the 2014/15 season and in a move aimed at showcasing the talent of the Ulster Bank Leagues, the Ulster Bank Ireland Club International fixture against their French counterparts will be played at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 14th February following the RBS 6 Nations game between Ireland and France.
The confirmation of the Ulster Bank Club International fixture at the Aviva Stadium follows the announcement that the Ulster Bank League Division 1a final will also take place at IRFU HQ on May 9th 2015.
IRFU President, Louis Magee, commented, “Having the Club International against France follow the RBS 6 Nations senior international at the Aviva Stadium is an incredible platform to showcase the talent in our club game. The amateur game is the bedrock of our sport and it is fitting that this opportunity is utilised to show how vibrant and exciting club rugby is in Ireland.
I am delighted that in the 2014/15 season we have two high profile opportunities to celebrate and promote the club game.”
IRELAND WOLFHOUNDS sponsored by Three
The international friendly between the Ireland Wolfhounds, sponsored by Three, and the England Saxons will take place at Independent News & Media Park on Friday 30th January, 2015
IRELAND WOLFHOUNDS v England Saxons, Irish Independent Park, Friday 30th January, 2015
PwC IRELAND U20s
The Ireland U20s will play their opening home RBS 6 Nations fixture against their French counterparts at Dubarry Park, Athlone on Friday 13th February, 2015 and move to Donnybrook for their second home game of the 6 Nations against England on Friday 27th February, 2015.
IRELAND U20 v France U20, Dubarry Park, Athlone, Friday 13th February, 2015
IRELAND U20 v England U20, Donnybrook, Friday 27th February, 2015
AON IRELAND WOMEN
The Ireland Women’s team will play both of their RBS 6 Nations home games at “Fortress” Ashbourne where they have recorded many famous victories over the years. Fellow semi-finalists at the recent IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup France and World Champions England will play at the Meath club this season.
IRELAND WMN v France Wmn, Ashbourne RFC, Friday 13th February, 2015
IRELAND WMN v England Wmn, Ashbourne RFC, Friday 27th February, 2015