For immediate release: Thursday 4th February 2010
Issued on behalf of RBS 6 Nations 
For immediate release: Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Issued on behalf of The Irish Rugby Football Union
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 4th February
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, 5th February
11.15
Ireland Captains Run
Croke Park
Vision access for first 10 minutes. Attending media should assemble at the St.Joseph’s Road service entrance situated behind the Cusack Stand by 10.55am to gain access to the stadium for this vision access.

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

Saturday, 6th February
14.30
Ireland v Italy
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, 7th February
Team Hotel:
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel,
Killiney,
Co. Dublin
Rest and Recovery