LONDON IRISH ANNOUNCE FIXTURE LIST

London Irish are pleased to announce the fixture list for the 04-05 season. Please note that the matches against Worcester Warriors and London Wasps at home are still to be confirmed. Also note that the Away fixtures are still to be confirmed (i.e. date and KO).

We have also applied to England Rugby to secure a fixture around St Patrick's Day. Please keep checking the website for any fixture changes that may occur.

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Fixture List - Season 2004/05
All Fixtures are 3pm KO unless otherwise advised.

September 2004
Sat 4th Sept    NEC Harlequins (H) - London Double Header at Twickenham
(KO 2pm)
Sat 11th Sept    Gloucester (A)
Sun 19th Sept    Leicester Tigers (H)
Sun 26th Sept    London Wasps (A)

October 2004
Sun 3rd Oct    Saracens (H)
Fri 8th Oct    Sale Sharks (A) (KO 7.45pm)
Sat 16th Oct    Leeds Tykes (H)
Sat 23rd Oct    Auch (A) (European Challenge Cup - 1st Rnd 1st Leg)
Sat 30th Oct    Auch (H) (European Challenge Cup - 1st Rnd 2nd Leg)

November 2004
Sat 6th Nov    Worcester Warriors (H) (TBC)
Sat 13th Nov    Northampton Saints (A)
Sat 20th Nov    Newcastle Falcons (H)
Sat 27th Nov    Bath (A)

December 2004
Sat 4th Dec    European Challenge Cup - 2nd Rnd 1st Leg
Sat 11th Dec    European Challenge Cup - 2nd Rnd 2nd Leg
Sat 18th Dec    Powergen Cup - Rnd 6
Mon 27th Dec    Northampton Saints (H)

January 2005
Sat 1st Jan    Worcester Warriors (A)
Sat 8th Jan    European Challenge Cup - Qtr Final 1st Leg
Sat 15th Jan    European Challenge Cup - Qtr Final 2nd Leg
Sat 22nd Jan    Powergen Cup - Qtr Final
Sun 30th Jan    Leeds Tykes (A) (KO 2.30pm)

February 2005
Sun 6th Feb    Sale Sharks (H)
Sun 20th Feb    Saracens (A)
Sun 27th Feb    London Wasps (H) (TBC)

March 2005
Sat 5th Mar    Powergen Cup Final - Semi-Final
Sat 12th Mar    Leicester Tigers (A)
Sat 26th Mar    Gloucester (H)

April 2005
Sat 2nd Apr    European Challenge Cup - Semi-Final 1st Leg
Sat 9th Apr    NEC Harlequins (A)
Sat 16th Apr    Powergen Cup Final
Sun 17th Apr    Bath (H)
Sat 23rd Apr    European Challenge Cup - Semi-Final 2nd Leg
Sat 30th Apr    Newcastle Falcons (A)

May 2005
Sat 7th May    Zurich Wildcard Semi-Final
Sat 7th May    Zurich Premiership Semi-Final
Sat 14th May    Zurich Wildcard Final
Sat 14th May    Zurich Premiership Final
Sat 21st May    European Cup Finals 

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP DRAW

The draw for the above was made this morning and London Irish have been drawn against Auch in the 1st Round.  Auch are a French team, who are based just outside Toulouse in the South of France.

Should London Irish proceed to the 2nd Round, then we will meet either G.R.A.N. Parma or Section Paloise

SEASON TICKET RENEWAL DEADLINE

Due to the Ticket Office at the Madejski Stadium being closed for urgent maintainance work, we have decided to extend the Season Ticket renewal deadline until Friday 2nd July.  Renewals of Season Tickets can be done either in person at the Ticket Office in Reading or over the telephone via the hotline on 0118 968 1000.

Information on Season Tickets for the 04-05 Season can be seen on the London Irish website or by clicking here

Digger Club recruits new pups!

Digger has started recruiting new members for his litter!  Wolfhound fans of all ages can now become a member of the Official Digger Club for the 2004/05 season.

There are loads of great benefits to being a Digger Club pup, which include a free drawstring Digger bag, special birthday benefits and exclusive chances to meet the players.  Also, only Digger Club members can enter the ballot to be an official matchday mascot at the Madejski Stadium.

Potential pups are being encouraged to sign up early, those enrolling before the end of July will be invited to Digger's summer picnic, full details on application.

It only costs £10 to join the Digger Club, for full information, an application form and a list of all the benefits visit the Digger pages of the London Irish website.  For more information email digger@london-irish.com

BE CROWNED WORLD CHAMPIONS AT TOAST AUSTRALIA

This is your chance to participate and win great prizes. 

Join London Irish on 10th/11th July at the TOAST Festival. The Exiles are attending both days and will be playing in a touch match against a London New Zealand and Australia Select. Look out on the website and Blarney for further announcements on who will be playing.

TOAST AUSTRALIA TOUCH RUGBY CUP WITH GLOBAL VISAS

Enter your team of ten (mixed, min 2 females) into the Toast Australia Touch Rugby Cup with Global Visas organized by Touchrugby.com.  Corporate teams are eligible to enter provided that half the team members are Australian and are named after a famous Australian icon, place or person. Win Emirates VIP Hospitality Suite tickets to a Chelsea football match for your whole touch team!  

For more info on touch rugby contact 07793 322392 or russel@touchrugby.com

Book tickets NOW so you don't miss out.  There are only a few tickets left for Toast New Zealand and for Toast Australia so make sure you book now before it is SOLD OUT. Call 0870 906 3776 to book tickets or visit www.toastlife.co.uk for further information

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