I thought about that, but as I didn't know if he wanted to rent a car, I proposed the easiest solution, train from Limoges..

sea_point wrote:

connachta wrote: clermont airport station (Gare d'Aulnat)

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Issoire station >>> Direct trip, 45 minutes, 10 euros

Cheers but it's not the €10 train journey from Clermont to Issoire that is the problem, but the €500 flight from London...

Was trying to figure out cheaper options, and I don't mind detours....

How about Ryanair to Nimes or Rodez. Drive from there via the Millau Bridge!

4 hours trains Lyon-Clermont are very rare, be careful some trips are 12 hours changing in paris!

alternatively lots of flights to lyon. appox €140 return. then 4 hours train to issoire changing at clermont.

I've made a little research for you, and you can take Ryanair fligh thursday the 7th early in the morning, Standsted to Limoges 50 Euros, than 5 hours train to Issoire (50 euros too), overall is very cheap but you'll have to spend a night in France before the match

connachta wrote: clermont airport station (Gare d'Aulnat)

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Issoire station >>> Direct trip, 45 minutes, 10 euros

Cheers but it's not the €10 train journey from Clermont to Issoire that is the problem, but the €500 flight from London...

Was trying to figure out cheaper options, and I don't mind detours....

Will try and get to the wasps game

Havent seen a live game in yrs

swift4prez wrote: As stated here. 2 preseason games confirmed. AGAIN no home preseason game. 1 in 5 years? connacht have messed up there website and only have fixtures from last 3 years

There was a "gentlemans agreement" that Newcastle would do a return fixture this August but we were let down after a recent change in management. Apparently Bath were very anxious to have us over but it was decided that 3 away trips in August was not a good idea.

clermont airport station (Gare d'Aulnat)

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Issoire station >>> Direct trip, 45 minutes, 10 euros

connachta wrote: Tickets for clermont on sale too, 17 euros, but a 5-euros difference is the gap between corect Wasps, and legendary Clermont! + summer in France!

Indeed, on both counts...

Going mad trying to figure out airport options for Issoire from London, Clermont is the nearest possible, but expensive £400+. Would need to be able to get a train connection too...

Tickets for clermont on sale too, 17 euros, but a 5-euros difference is the gap between corect Wasps, and legendary Clermont! + summer in France!

Definitely thinking of heading out to High Wycombe for the Wasps friendly on 23/08.
Tickets in all areas are cheap as chips at £10 - www.eticketing.co.uk/wasps/details/event.aspx?itemref=813

Will probably try to work out a way to get to Issoire too if I can, though that may be a harder sell after the holidays.

As stated here. 2 preseason games confirmed. AGAIN no home preseason game. 1 in 5 years? connacht have messed up there website and only have fixtures from last 3 years

Preseason Games Confirmed
08th July 2014

In preparation for the upcoming 2014/15 season, Connacht Rugby will play two away fixtures next month.

In early August, Head Coach Pat Lam will lead the senior squad to central France where they will take part in a rigorous week-long training session in Issoire. The away trip will conclude with a game against Top 14 heavyweights Clermont Auvergne on Friday, August 8th as part of the 2014 Chellenge Vaquerin tournament – a friendly competition held in France between Top 14 clubs and foreign clubs by invitation. Connacht took part in the annual French tournament for the first time last year, playing Castres Olypique in a close game that finished 43-31 in favour of the then French Champions.

The game in France is followed two weeks later by a clash with London-based club Wasps at High Wycombe on Saturday, August 23rd at 2:30pm. Tickets for Wasps v Connacht can be purchased through the Wasps Ticket Office from Friday 4 July on 0044 844 847 1867.

The regular PRO12 season is set to commence on the weekend of the 5/6/7 September and further league fixture details are expected to be announced in the coming days.

Connacht Pre-Season Fixtures:

Friday August 8th Clermont Auverne v Connacht Rugby Issoire

Saturday August 23rd Wasps v Connacht Rugby High Wycombe, 2:30pm

connachta wrote: And I'm the good guy, here to confirm ASM/Connacht, even with the kick-off hour, 8 PM, just after La Rochelle/Oyo you read in the article

Offiial website of Issoire City, announce even a firework afterward!!

So don't worry, be happy and come to France

PS : of course Clermont could have cancelled but I really don't think so...

Correct. The fixture is listed on the official FFR fixture list.

The IMF wrote: In the return leg of last year's pre-season fixture, Wasps will face Irish <strong><em>giants</em></strong> :whistle: Connacht in their second pre-season test in High Wycombe on Saturday, August 23rd (kick off 14.30).
Tickets can be purchased through the Wasps Ticket Office from Friday 4 July.

www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps34483.ink?newstype=N

Wasps marketing team making the most of our giant status there!!

Good news for London (High Wycombe) Clan!

No doubt had something to do with our mole on the Wasps Marketing Team, Connacht man in exile (and former Connacht & Quins employee) Martin Fallon... @mairtfallon

Now that is good news!!