The British & Irish Lions are in Ireland this week for a training camp at Carton House as they build towards their opening match of the 2013 tour against the Barbarians. Head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton fielded questions from the media earlier today.
Ireland interim head coach Les Kiss announces the squad for the summer tour to North America, and he also reveals the make-up of the Emerging Ireland squad for the Tblisi Cup competition.
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.
All budgets can be accommodated in the Edinburgh area. A full list can be found at http://www.visitscotland.com/ but here are a few options:
The Glasshouse
5*
Tel: +44 (0)131 525 8200 http://www.theetoncollection.com/
Next to the Playhouse, The Glasshouse is three blocks from Princes Street and Waverley Station.
Hilton Edinburgh Caledonian
5*
Tel: +44 (0)131 222 8888 www.hilton.co.uk/caledonian
Recently refurbished, this Victorian hotel is on Princes Street and overlooks Edinburgh Castle.
3*
Tel: +44 (0)131 622 6801 http://www.cnghotels.com/
This historic building converted in 1998 is located a mere 500 meters from both Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street shops.
Bank Hotel
3*
Tel: +44 (0)131 556 9940
Originally a bank in 1923, this hotel's neo-classical façade dominates the famous Royal Mile.
Murrayfield Hotel and Lodge
2*
Tel: +44 (0)131 337 1844 http://www.cnghotels.com/
Ideal for the rugby fanatic, this converted townhouse is a long punt from Murrayfield stadium.
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The British & Irish Lions are in Ireland this week for a training camp at Carton House as they build towards their opening match of the 2013 tour against the Barbarians. Head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton fielded questions from the media earlier today.
Ireland interim head coach Les Kiss announces the squad for the summer tour to North America, and he also reveals the make-up of the Emerging Ireland squad for the Tblisi Cup competition.
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.
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.
IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.
The IRFU today announced a new one-year contract with Brian O'Driscoll which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014.
The annual Technical Staff Conference was held in the Castleknock Hotel earlier this month and was opened by IRFU President Billy Glynn and director of rugby Eddie Wigglesworth.
