Please revert to the full schedule below for all 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

Thursday, 11th March
Team Hotel:
Shelbourne Hotel
27 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin
Squad assemble in Dublin

10.00
Training
Closed session

13.15
Media Conference: Ireland coaching staff at top table
Venue: Team Hotel

Friday, 12th February
11.15
Ireland Captains Run
Croke Park
Vision access for first 10 minutes

12.15
Media Conference: Head Coach and Captain/player at top table
Venue: Jury's Croke Park Hotel

Saturday, 13th March
14.30
Ireland v Wales
Croke Park
Post Match Media Conferences 30 and 45 minutes after final whistle
Ireland Coach and Captain
Selected players available for mixed zone interviews following media conference.

Sunday, 14th March
Down Day

Monday, 15th March
Team Hotel:
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel,
Killiney,
Co. Dublin.

10.00
Training
RDS (Please confirm attendance in advance to Communications Manager)
Vision access for first 15 minutes

13.30
Snap Interviews: Selected players and coach available for snap group interviews. Please confirm attendance to Team Communications Manager.
Venue: Team Hotel

Tuesday, 16th March
10.00
Training
RDS (Please confirm attendance in advance to Communications Manager)
Vision access for first 15 minutes

13.30
Media Conference: Team Announcements for Ireland v Scotland
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, 17th March
Down Day

Thursday, 18th March
10.00
Training
Closed Session

13.00
Media Conference: Ireland Coaching staff at top table
Venue: Team Hotel

Friday, 19th February
11.15
Ireland Captains Run
Croke Park
Vision access for first 10 minutes

12.15
Media Conference: Head Coach and Captain/player at top table
Venue: Jury's Croke Park Hotel

Saturday, 20th March
17.00
Ireland v Scotland
Croke Park
Post Match Media Conferences 30 and 45 minutes after final whistle
Ireland Coach and Captain. Selected players available for mixed zone interviews following media conference.