Leinster Rugby

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Live the life of the professional rugby player at Leinster.

Train and play on the same state of the art facilities as the Leinster first team and experience the knowledge of the professional club coaches who will lead physical training sessions as well as a theory class.

Competitive fixture(s) will allow you to put your new found skills to good use.

A Q&A session with senior players and coaching staff, tickets to a live match and the opportunity to watch the First and Academy teams train (subject to schedule) will complete your rugby tour.

The Irish Rugby Football Union Leinster Branch (also known as Leinster Rugby) is one of four branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish province of Leinster.

The branch is also responsible for the Leinster team (previously known for a period as the Leinster Lions), which plays in national and international competitions. Leinster’s traditional home ground is in Donnybrook, in Dublin City’s south side that has been recently redeveloped to a capacity of 12,500.

In 2004/2005 they began playing some home games at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) showgrounds. The RDS was redeveloped between 2006 and 2007 to a capacity of 18,500 with permanent floodlights and upgraded seats and facilities and currently hosts all of Leinster’s home games. On 23 May 2009, Leinster won the Heineken Cup Final at Murrayfield. The final score was 19-16.

After this win, Leinster are now ranked 3rd on ERC European Rankings after Munster and Leicester. Leinster hold the record for the biggest Celtic League attendance.

Full Name: Irish Rugby Football Union Leinster Branch
Founded: 1875
Coach: Josef Schmidt
Stadium: Donnybrook, RDS Stadium and Lansdowne Road
Stadium Capacity: 11,200/18,000/50,000
League: Magners League, Heineken Cup
Shirt Sponsor: Bank of England
Sports brand sponsor: Canterbury
Website: http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/

Honours:

Heineken European Cup
Winners (1): 2008/09
Celtic League/Magners League
Winners (2): 2002, 2008
Irish Inter-Provincial Championships
Winners (22)

We work in partnership with our partner clubs, tournament organisers and multi-sport venues to offer a range of quality accommodation options sutable for groups of young sports people. Our accommodation is renowned for being in great locations, either in close proximity to the training grounds or at a resort style complex with many sport or leisure options for the group.

We believe our chosen accommodation options are of a significantly higher standard than the industry norm, and unless specifically requested your group will be placed in high quality 3 or 4* accommodation.

4* Lucan Spa Hotel
This recently upgraded hotel offers 70 bedrooms, including single, double, triple or family rooms that are exceptionally well appointed, all en suite and offering satellite television. Wireless internet/Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the hotel.

Westmanstown Sports and Conference Centre– Crunch Fitness Gym is an ultra modern facility providing an indoor running track, 25 metre swimming pool, spa pool, steam room, sauna, beauty salon and sun beds. Pitches and courts are on site for GAA, soccer, rugby, tennis and lawn bowls.

Many of these facilities are home to the Garda official teams in various sporting categories.

A typical rugby tour package includes:

Pre-departure information service
Ground transportation for scheduled activities
Return ferry from UK to Ireland
x nights in the 4* Lucan Spa Hotel (based on 2-3 sharing)
All meals typically including breakfast, lunch and a two course evening meal
Minimum of 5 x2 hours with Leinster on all aspects of play from their full-time coaching staff
Training sessions at Leinster Rugby official training ground
Watch Leinster first team and Academy team training sessions (subject to match and training schedules)
Minimum of 1 pre-arranged match per team against similar standard local opposition (additional matches may be subject to a small supplement)
Behind the scenes Croke Park Stadium tour or the new Aviva Stadium including visit to official club shop
Q&A session with senior players and coaches
Tickets to a live match (subject to schedules)
Theory session (strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition etc)
Scheduled on-site evening activities
Supervisory FREE places for the Sports Trip Organisers
Teacher coach education opportunities for Sports Trip Organisers
Services of a resident inspiresport tour coordinator throughout stay
Printed itineraries and information guide

Optional Extras

Tickets and transport to Rugby Union fixture
Single room supplements
Afternoon Paintball
Additional charges for rooms or meals
Single room supplements
Guided tour of Dublin
Go-karting
Additional excursions
Extended stay

What Is Not Included

Personal Expenditure
Refundable deposits requested on arrival by some accommodation providers
Cost of passport and visas
Additional paying adults and single room supplements

Dublin is the largest city and the capital of Ireland. It is located near the midpoint of Ireland’s east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey.

It is the economic, administrative and cultural centre of Ireland and has one of the fastest growing populations of any European capital city. It is noteworthy in terms of its vibrancy, its nightlife, architecture and its tourist attractions.

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Distance from Hotel to Training Facility: 8.6km (10-15min by coach)

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