The tip off was correct in the end it seems. Booked flights to Toulouse today after the official announcement today. Obviously no direct flights in December unfortunately with Aer Lingus. As the match in on a Sunday afternoon the Ryanair flights probably won't suit everyone.

The easiest route I found and booked is Dublin - Bordeaux (Aer Lingus) then TGV to Toulouse (2hrs approx). The return, Toulouse - London Gatwick (Easyjet) and a connecting flight to Dublin (Ryanair). The times work very well and fairly reasonable prices at the moment. The TGV tickets can be purchased 2/3 months in advance online, for example 1st class €25 and 2nd €15/€20. If left until a few days beforehand or on the day itself it can be pricey. (Dates of travel: Sat 7th Dec - Mon 9th Dec)

The craic was mighty last time in Toulouse, great city, welcoming fans and great gang who travelled, so I couldn't face missing out! :lol:

www.ercrugby.com/eng/matchcentre/fixture...up+fixtures+20132014

Looking at the fixtures list on the main site it looks like my guesses were possibly right judging by the dates listed for the HCup games

If Sarries are here on October the Xth, We've to pray at least one of McSharry and Tonetti will be back...

Has anyone else see the cost of flights to Cardiff for the HCup weekend with Aer Lingus :sick:
Out Fri back Sun is showing at over €400. Think I will be driving

Diom wrote: No worries, it's not a problem at all.

Think you might need to look at the Italian Holidays thread also, if it relates to this subject....

No worries, it's not a problem at all.

I thinks its just easier to keep our mouths shut until the official release.
Apologies if I've caused any problems. I had been outside having a smoke at work in my Connacht jersey one day, and got talking to someone from the office. He let me know, but did say to keep it to myself.

connachtexile wrote:

REQUEST TO TAKE THESE DOWN

Hi guys,

I just got a phone call from Connacht Rugby asking me to take these down as they could face a "5 figure" fine if the ERC think that Connacht leaked the dates. If the source can be confirmed as elsewhere I will re-consider.

Diom.

Is this the first definitive proof that the Branch check out the boards here? Just interested to know.

No, they have talked to us before about other posts/topics, but in general the "intervention" is not as drastic as this. I think the fact hat they could easily be fined is what drove the request for taking the info down. Connacht Rugby keep an eye on pretty much all of the major forums about rugby (and us!) as far as I know.

@Cows: If you have overheard someone from the ERC talking about the fixtures then feel free to post it. If people at the ERC are loose with their lips then it's certainly not the fault of Connacht Rugby as far as I can see.

To be honest this is an awkward position for the Connacht Clan. We are supporting Connacht Rugby obviously and if something here is jeopardising them then we obviously do not want it. However we are a community of pretty hard-core rugby fans and if there are rumours/information out there in the public eye then we should be able to discuss it. We just have to try and walk the line.

Diom,

Dont know if it helps, as I didnt actually post anything, but my work office is very close to the Rabo Pro 12/ERC building in Dublin. Lots of open conversations around Ballsbridge at lunch time

The IMF wrote: I think they are using that new Prism software that everyone has been talking about lately! The Culk is our own Ed Snowden, currently seeking asylum in Russia

Fourdogs here willing to offer The Culk asylum in North East Leinster

connachtexile wrote:

REQUEST TO TAKE THESE DOWN

Hi guys,

I just got a phone call from Connacht Rugby asking me to take these down as they could face a "5 figure" fine if the ERC think that Connacht leaked the dates. If the source can be confirmed as elsewhere I will re-consider.

Diom.

Is this the first definitive proof that the Branch check out the boards here? Just interested to know.

I think they are using that new Prism software that everyone has been talking about lately! The Culk is our own Ed Snowden, currently seeking asylum in Russia

REQUEST TO TAKE THESE DOWN

Hi guys,

I just got a phone call from Connacht Rugby asking me to take these down as they could face a "5 figure" fine if the ERC think that Connacht leaked the dates. If the source can be confirmed as elsewhere I will re-consider.

Diom.

Is this the first definitive proof that the Branch check out the boards here? Just interested to know.

Hi all,

Sorry about this. Was asked to remove the fixtures as there was a potential Connacht Rugby could be fined over the leaking of these dates. If the dates were leaked via another team I guess it is okay but otherwise not.
Anyway if you REALLY REALLY need to know the dates that TheCulk is "guessing" that the fixtures will be then you should contact him privately. Otherwise we will see you all back here on Monday!

Dub to Bologna Friday XXXX Dep 4.25pm Arr 8,15pm (local time)
Bolgna to Dub Sunday XXXX Dep 6.20pm Arr 8.10pm (local time)
€91.70 return

Trains go to Parma until 10.15pm from Bologna station (€9)
There is one at 9.20, get us into Parma at 22.10
Be time then to hit the pub

EDITED BY DIOM (see first post)

overstrander wrote: Hope you have some of them wrong, theCulk!

Really don't want the Toulouse away game to be on a Sunday...

I hope so too! I got them off another board and the guy is reliable. But lets just wait and see