Some busy days ahead for rugby Media scribes

AHEAD of Grand Final Friday, the BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final between Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, June 19, a series of media and photographer opportunities will take place throughout the week.
Please note that all times below are listed in UK and Ireland time, with South African times included for virtual access opportunities where applicable. Times are subject to change.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Vodacom Bulls Access – Willie le Roux
When: 15:00 UK & Ireland / 16:00 South Africa
Where: Zoom meeting
Who: Vodacom Bulls and Springbok World Cup winner Willie le Roux
Access is scheduled to begin at 15:00 UK & Ireland / 16:00 South Africa and will last approximately 20 minutes.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
Leinster Media Access
When: 15:15
Where: Leinster Rugby headquarters, UCD, Dublin
Who: Tommy O’Brien and Joe McCarthy plus assistant coach Robyn McBryde.
In-person and virtual access will be available to media.
Please confirm your attendance with louise.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Ahead of Grand Final Friday, the BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final between Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, June 19, a series of media and photographer opportunities will take place throughout the week.
Please note that all times below are listed in UK and Ireland time, with South African times included for virtual access opportunities where applicable. Times are subject to change.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Vodacom Bulls Access – Willie le Roux
When: 15:00 UK & Ireland / 16:00 South Africa
Where: Zoom meeting
Who: Vodacom Bulls and Springbok World Cup winner Willie le Roux
Access is scheduled to begin at 15:00 UK & Ireland / 16:00 South Africa and will last approximately 20 minutes.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
Leinster Media Access
When: 15:15
Where: Leinster Rugby headquarters, UCD, Dublin
Who: Tommy O’Brien and Joe McCarthy plus assistant coach Robyn McBryde.
In-person and virtual access will be available to media.
Please confirm your attendance with louise.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
URC Legends Round Table
When: 09:30 UK & IRE / 10:30 SA
Where: Zoom call
Who: Former Springbok and Bulls captain Victor Matfield and former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa
Please confirm your attendance with shelly.samuel@unitedrugby.com and Aoife.rigney@unitedrugby.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Vision Access – Leinster Captain’s Run
When: 12:45 until 13:00
Where: Croke Park
Who: Leinster Rugby
The opening 15 minutes of Leinster’s captain’s run will be available for vision access to accredited photographers and broadcast media. Access is scheduled to begin at 12:45 and end at 13:00.
Arrival, entry and filming arrangements will be circulated by louise.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie
Team Announcements
When: 14:30 UK & Ireland / 15:30 SA
Where: Issued electronically
Who: Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls
The Leinster and Vodacom Bulls teams for the BKT URC Grand Final will be announced at 14:30 UK & Ireland / 15:30 SA.
Vision Access – Vodacom Bulls training
When: 14:30
Where: St Mary’s College RFC
Who: Vodacom Bulls
The opening 15 minutes of the Vodacom Bulls’ training session will be available for vision access to accredited photographers and broadcast media. Access is scheduled to begin at 14:30 and will end at 14:45. Arrival, entry and filming arrangements will be circulated separately.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
Press Conference – Leinster Captain’s Run
When: 14:45 UK & Ireland / 15:45 South Africa
Where: Croke Park and virtual access
Who: Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen
Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen will speak to media ahead of the BKT URC Grand Final.
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 14:45 UK & Ireland / 15:45 South Africa and will last approximately 30 minutes. Access will be available to broadcast, written and virtual media, including media joining from South Africa.
Virtual access details will be circulated separately.
Please confirm your attendance with by louise.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie, Aoife.rigney@unitedrugby.com and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Vision Access – Vodacom Bulls Captain’s Run
When: 15:00
Where: Croke Park
Who: Vodacom Bulls
The opening 15 minutes of the Vodacom Bulls’ captain’s run will be available for vision access to accredited photographers and broadcast media. Access is scheduled to begin at 15:00 and will end at 15:15. Arrival, entry and filming arrangements will be circulated separately.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
Press Conference – Vodacom Bulls Captain’s Run
When: 16:30 UK & Ireland / 17:30 South Africa
Where: Croke Park and virtual access
Who: Vodacom Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann and team captain
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 16:30 UK & Ireland / 17:30 South Africa and will last approximately 30 minutes. Access will be available to broadcast, written and virtual media, including media joining from South Africa.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
GRAND FINAL FRIDAy
Leinster v Vodacom Bulls
Friday, June 19
Croke Park, Dublin
Kick-off: 19:30 UK & Ireland / 20:30 South Africa
Further matchday media and photographer information will be circulated separately.When: 09:30 UK & IRE / 10:30 SA
Where: Zoom call
Who: Former Springbok and Bulls captain Victor Matfield and former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa
Please confirm your attendance with shelly.samuel@unitedrugby.com and Aoife.rigney@unitedrugby.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
ision Access – Leinster Captain’s Run
When: 12:45 until 13:00
Where: Croke Park
Who: Leinster Rugby
The opening 15 minutes of Leinster’s captain’s run will be available for vision access to accredited photographers and broadcast media. Access is scheduled to begin at 12:45 and end at 13:00.
Arrival, entry and filming arrangements will be circulated by louise.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie
Team Announcements
When: 14:30 UK & Ireland / 15:30 SA
Where: Issued electronically
Who: Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls
The Leinster and Vodacom Bulls teams for the BKT URC Grand Final will be announced at 14:30 UK & Ireland / 15:30 SA.
Vision Access – Vodacom Bulls training
When: 14:30
Where: St Mary’s College RFC
Who: Vodacom Bulls
The opening 15 minutes of the Vodacom Bulls’ training session will be available for vision access to accredited photographers and broadcast media. Access is scheduled to begin at 14:30 and will end at 14:45. Arrival, entry and filming arrangements will be circulated separately.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
Press Conference – Leinster Captain’s Run
When: 14:45 UK & Ireland / 15:45 South Africa
Where: Croke Park and virtual access
Who: Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen
Leinster Rugby head coach Leo Cullen will speak to media ahead of the BKT URC Grand Final.
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 14:45 UK & Ireland / 15:45 South Africa and will last approximately 30 minutes. Access will be available to broadcast, written and virtual media, including media joining from South Africa.
Virtual access details will be circulated separately.
Please confirm your attendance with by louise.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie, Aoife.rigney@unitedrugby.com and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Vision Access – Vodacom Bulls Captain’s Run
When: 15:00
Where: Croke Park
Who: Vodacom Bulls
The opening 15 minutes of the Vodacom Bulls’ captain’s run will be available for vision access to accredited photographers and broadcast media. Access is scheduled to begin at 15:00 and will end at 15:15. Arrival, entry and filming arrangements will be circulated separately.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
Press Conference – Vodacom Bulls Captain’s Run
When: 16:30 UK & Ireland / 17:30 South Africa
Where: Croke Park and virtual access
Who: Vodacom Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann and team captain
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 16:30 UK & Ireland / 17:30 South Africa and will last approximately 30 minutes. Access will be available to broadcast, written and virtual media, including media joining from South Africa.
Please confirm your attendance with clinton@bluebull.co.za and adam.redmond@unitedrugby.com.
GRAND FINAL FRIDAY
Leinster v Vodacom Bulls
Friday, June 19
Croke Park, Dublin
Kick-off: 19:30 UK & Ireland / 20:30 South Africa

Further matchday media and photographer information will be circulated separately.

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