Please refer to the media schedule below for all relevant details.


* All media queries should be forwarded to:
Karl Richardson
IRFU Communications and Media Manager
T: +353 (0) 86 6477874
E: Karl.richardson@irfu.ie

Monday, 16th March



Team Hotel:
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel,
Killiney,
Co. Dublin,
Tel: +353 1 230 5400
Fax: +353 1 230 5430



13.30

Snap Interviews: Selected player/coach available for snap group interviews. Please confirm attendance to Team Communications Manager.
Venue: Team Hotel

Tuesday, 17th March



10.00

Training
Venue: RDS (Please confirm attendance in advance to Communications Manager) Vision access for first 10 minutes

13.30

Media Conference: Team Announcement for Wales v Ireland
Venue: Team Hotel
Head coach and Captain at top table. Selected players available for interview. Please forward any player interview requests 24 hours in advance.

Wednesday, 18th March

Down Day

Thursday, 18th March



10.00

Training
Closed Session

13.30

Media Conference: Ireland Coaching staff at top table
Venue: Team Hotel

17.30

Travel Day: Ireland team transfer Dublin to Cardiff Vision access only (no interviews available) at Dublin and Cardiff Airport at 18.40hrs. Transfer to team hotel

Team Hotel:
Hilton Cardiff
Kingsway,
Cardiff,
T: +44 2920646300
F: +44 2920646350



Friday, 20th March



TBC

Ireland Captains Run
Millennium Stadium
Vision access for first 10 minutes

TBC

Media Conference: Head Coach and Captain at top table
Venue: TBC

Saturday, 14th March



17.30

Wales v Ireland
Cardiff
Post Match Media Conference – Coach, Captain and Assistant Coach.
Selected players available for mixed zone interviews following media conference