Irish Rugby : Club & Community : News : Club Open Days In Leinster

There are six uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the summer tour to North America that was named this morning. An Emerging Ireland squad has also been selected for the Tblisi Cup in Georgia.

IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.

Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.

Each club's open day will showcase club rugby's social and sporting side, encouraging those who would like to get involved from a coaching, playing, supporting or volunteering level to join in with their local club.

With over 20 clubs confirmed participation; the day itself will welcome both visitors old and new and at all age levels. Events can range from barbeques, garden fetes, entertainment, to tag and tip rugby competitions.

Looking ahead to this year's Club Open Days, Leinster Domestic Rugby Manager Philip Lawlor commented, "We're hoping for a big attendance across Leinster in each club to help kick off the new season and encourage interest in rugby.

"Every club's success is down to the support of its players, club volunteers and match supporters and we hope to grow that support across Leinster with our open days."

For more information on how to get involved, view participating clubs or to download materials for a club open day visit www.leinsterrugby.ie/domestic

Participating Clubs: Ardee (16thSep), Arklow, Ashbourne (9thSep), Balbriggan (8thSep), Birr, Boyne (9thSep), Clondalkin (9thSep) Co. Carlow (8thSep), De La Salle Palmerston (26thAug), Dundalk (8thSep), Edenderry (9thSep), Garda (2ndSep), Malahide, Mullingar (8thSep), Naas (8thSep), Newbridge (8thSep), North Kildare (8thSep), Portlaoise (9thSep), St. Mary's College (8thSep), Terenure College (22ndSep), Tullamore, Tullow, Wexford Wanderers (9thSep)