The training session has been moved back to the RDS in Ballsbridge at 10.00am and will be open to vision access for the first 10 minutes.

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

Team Hotel:
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel,
Killiney,
Co. Dublin,
Squad Assemble in Dublin

Tuesday, 23rd February
10.00
Training
Greystones RFC (Please confirm attendance in advance to Communications Manager)
Vision access for first 10 minutes

13.30
Media Conference: Team Announcements for England v Ireland
Venue: Team Hotel
13.30: Head coach and Captain at top table. First 5 Minutes open to broadcast media.
13.35: Broadcast section closes. Written media briefing begins.
13.50: Written briefing ends. Head coach & captain available for 4 TV interviews and 1 group radio.
13.50: Selected players available for interview. Please forward any player interview requests 24 hours in advance.
14.35: Media conference and access closes

Wednesday, 24th February
Down Day

Thursday, 25th February
10.00
Training
Closed session

12.30
Media Conference: Ireland Coaching staff at top table
Venue: Team Hotel

16.30
Travel Day: Ireland team transfer Dublin to London (Heathrow)
Flight EI 174
Vision access only (no interview available) at Dublin and Heathrow Airport at 17.50hrs
Transfer to team hotel
Team Hotel:
Cheswick Hotel
626 Chiswick High Road,
Chiwick,
London
W4 5RY

Friday, 26th February
14.30
Ireland Captains Run
Twickenham
Vision access for first 10 minutes

15.30
Media Conference: Head Coach and Captain/player at top table
Venue: Twickenham (TBC)

Saturday, 27th February
16.00
England v Ireland
Twickenham
Post Match Media Conference - Coach, Captain and Assistant Coach. Selected players available for mixed zone interviews following media conference

Sunday, 28th February
Squad disperse and Down Day