Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Global elite to contest inaugural Dublin 7s Festival

from the Dublin 7s Festival organisers…

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Launch of Dublin 7s Festival, Donnybrook Stadium, Dublin 21/3/2016
On May 28th Donnybrook Stadium will host the inaugural Dublin 7s Festival, where 12 elite international rugby teams will entertain up to 5,000 spectators with a competitive exhibition of 7s rugby, where sublime individual skills combine with teamwork for spectacular results. Some of the biggest names in world rugby will descend on the capital including professional teams from England, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Japan, Germany and France. Tickets start at €15 for general admission with VIP and corporate hospitality packages also available from www.dublin7sfestival.ie.
Pictured (L-R) Sophie Spence, Ian Madigan and Tom Daly
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

Blockbuster Line-up confirmed for Dublin 7s Festival

dublin 7sIreland’s premier rugby 7s competition, The Dublin 7’s Festival, has announced further details of its blockbuster line up that will feature the national sides of Italy, Germany, Jamaica and Norway as well as the Samurai International team and European heavyweight clubs; Ulster, Biarritz and London Wasps.

Tough opposition can be expected from the Samurai International team who have become known for their eye catching kit and display sublime skills as well as the Italian national side who are ranked in the top 15 in the world. Two time European Cup winners, London Wasps, and Rio 2016 hopefuls, Jamaica and Germany, add plenty of fire power to the line-up and the power and skill of Ulster, Biarritz and team Norway are sure to entertain and thrill in equal measures.

The festival will also boast a domestic competition with current AIL Champions, Lansdowne FC among the favourites. Old Belvedere, UCD, Trinity College, St Mary’s, Bective Rangers, Blackrock College and Old Wesley will have other ideas as they look to display their class in the fast paced 7s format.

Alongside the on field spectacle, spectators of all ages can enjoy live music, festival favourite DJ sets, a family fun zone, artisan food stalls and for the adults, a craft beer zone featuring some of Ireland’s top brewers.

Speaking about the team announcements, organiser Brian McDermott commented:

“Some of the most talented and exciting teams in the world have confirmed for the Dublin 7s Festival and the addition of Samurai International and the Jamaican national team only adds to the excitement.

It’s more than just rugby, we’ve gathered the best in music, food, family entertainment and craft beer. Whether you’re a rugby fanatic or just learning about the game we have you covered.”

Tickets start at €15 for general admission and are available at www.dublin7sfestival.ie. VIP and corporate hospitality packages are available on request.


International Competition

Ulster

London Wasps

Italy

Germany

Samurai International

Biarritz

Norway

Jamaica

 

Domestic Competition

Lansdowne FC

Old Belvedere RFC

UCD RFC

Trinity College FC

St Mary’s RFC

Bective Rangers FC

Blackrock College RFC

Old Wesley RFC
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Launch of Dublin 7s Festival, Donnybrook Stadium, Dublin 21/3/2016
On May 28th Donnybrook Stadium will host the inaugural Dublin 7s Festival, where 12 elite international rugby teams will entertain up to 5,000 spectators with a competitive exhibition of 7s rugby, where sublime individual skills combine with teamwork for spectacular results. Some of the biggest names in world rugby will descend on the capital including professional teams from England, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Japan, Germany and France. Tickets start at €15 for general admission with VIP and corporate hospitality packages also available from www.dublin7sfestival.ie.
Pictured Ian Madigan
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

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