OFFICIAL LEINSTER SUPPORTERS CLUB GUIDE TO OSPREYS OSPREYS V LEINSTER OCTOBER 12, 2013 RS CLUB RTE PO P U S © Sportsfile Because 20% off * is 100% on Get 20% off * the things that matter to you when you use your BOI Student Visa Debit card Open a student account in-branch or online at www.bankofi reland.com/student20 #BOIstudents Terms and conditions apply to student accounts and Visa Debit cards. You must be 16 years or over to apply for a Visa Debit card. * Offer applies to student Visa Debit card only. 20% off can mean 20% off or 20% extra depending on the retail partners promotional terms and conditions. For all retail partners promotional terms and conditions visit www.bankofi reland.com/ student20. BOI refers to Bank of Ireland. Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. MSS130671 Student20 Leinster Match Prog 165Wx242Hmm SEPT 2013.indd 1 18/09/2013 17:19 Because INTRODUCTION * SWANSEA is Wales’ second largest city, located a short distance from Cardiff the marina area has undergone significant redevelopment over the 20% off last few years. The new SA1 area boasts a number of hotels, restaurants and bars along with the national waterfront museum. The Welsh Rugby Union has structured its is 100% regional rugby around four teams –Llanelli Scarlets, Newport-Gwent Dragons, Cardiff Blue and the Ospreys. Known previously as the Neath- Swansea Ospreys today the team are referred on to simply as the ‘Ospreys’. This reflects the wider region the team now represents often referred to as ‘Ospreylia’. GETTING THERE While Cardiff has the closest airport, the vast majority of supporters will fly to Bristol given increased capacity and lower flight costs. Greyhound operate a bus service between Bristol Get 20% off * the things that airport and Swansea that passes through South matter to you when you use your Wales. (Journey time is just under 3 hours each way). To book visit www.greyhounduk.com, fares BOI Student Visa Debit card begin from £10 each way. OLSC direct transfers between Bristol airport and Swansea city centre: At the time of Open a student account writing the OLSC still had seats on its direct Bristol airport to Swansea bus on Saturday in-branch or online at morning and a bus returning to the airport on Sunday evening for the late Ryanair flight. To book please send €30pp return or €20 one way to [email protected] via Paypal with your www.bankofi reland.com/student20 name, number and flight details. The journey time is under 2 hours each way. #BOIstudents Terms and conditions apply to student accounts and Visa Debit cards. The OLSC transfer buses will drop supporters off (and pick up on Sunday) outside St Mary’s You must be 16 years or over to apply for a Visa Debit card. Church on Princess Way (just around the corner from our Supporters HQ). On Sunday, the bus will be leaving at 11.00am for flights FR505 and EI3285 and at 5.30pm for flight FR509. Please ensure you are at the above point 10-15 minutes before these times * Offer applies to student Visa Debit card only. 20% off can mean 20% off or 20% extra depending on the retail partners as we cannot wait for late comers. Our contact number in relation to the buses across the promotional terms and conditions. For all retail partners promotional terms and conditions visit www.bankofi reland.com/ weekend is + 353 86 893 9129. student20. BOI refers to Bank of Ireland. Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. MSS130671 Student20 Leinster Match Prog 165Wx242Hmm SEPT 2013.indd 1 18/09/2013 17:19 ACCOMMODATION There are two areas where supporters will stay, the city centre or the newly redeveloped ‘SA1’ area (a short taxi ride from the city centre). If you don’t have any accommodation booked at the time of reading, we suggest visiting www.laterooms.com We can recommend The Dragon Hotel or the Premier Inn. TRAIN TIMES Swansea is served by a train station for those not staying in the city. If you plan on heading out after the game please be aware of the last trains on Saturday night. Cardiff 12.10am (taxi cost £55) Llanelli 12.10am (taxi cost £25) Newport 9.43pm (taxi cost £75) ToP 5 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN THE REGION • Ospreys v Leinster Rugby, KO 6pm Saturday • The National Waterfront Museum • Plantasia – a tropical haven in the city centre • Swansea Bay – take a walk along Mumbles pier • Quadrant Shopping Centre – located in the city centre (beside the bus station) SUPPORTERS HQ The OLSC has arranged for The Walkabout on Castle Square to be our base for the weekend. This central location is ideal to meet other members of the blue army both pre and post match. The base is also a good spot to watch other European Cup games taking place this weekend. Kharl and the Walkabout team are offering Leinster supporters 30% off all food and £2 selected pint specials. Entry is also free on both Friday and Saturday nights. To avail of these discounts just show your match ticket or wear your Leinster gear! The Walkabout is open from noon until 3am on both Friday and Saturday with food served until late. Free wifi is also available at the bar, registration is required to ‘The Cloud’ but is free. FLAGS Flags handed out at both the RDS and Aviva Stadium (with white plastic poles) have been cleared as hand luggage by the Dublin Airport Authority. Please bring what you can from home as we will only have a limited number to hand out at Liberty Stadium before the game. LIBERTY STADIUM This purpose-built stadium is located 1.5 miles from the city centre. If walking to the ground allow approximately 30 minutes for the journey. The suggested route is to follow Swansea High Street north until the crossing with Bridge Street. Turn right onto Bridge Street and follow until you reach the stadium. If you are driving, please be aware that there is limited car parking near the stadium priced at £6. Please note parking at the retail park beside the ground carries significant risk as clamping is in operation on match days. If travelling from the city centre, you can share a taxi (£6) or take a number 4, 4a, 120, 125 or X20 that leave from the central bus and train stations (journey time 6-10 minutes) at a cost of £2.40. Note the last bus on Saturday night is the 4a leaving at 10.59pm. The ‘Ozone’ opens beside the North Stand at 4.00pm (KO is 6pm). There will be bars, food and entertainment available, please note that there is no Sky Sports in the stadium to watch the Castres v Northampton game before our kickoff. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE OLSC You can keep up to date with all the latest news and information from the OLSC on our website, by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. You can also view all our video content on our YouTube channel. Just search for us or simply scan the QR codes below to find us. Official Leinster Supporters Club www.olsc.ie Twitter: YouTube: OLSCRugby OLSCRugby OLSC DISCOUNTS FOR SUPPORTERS – HOME AND AWAY Leinster clothing: To stock up with all the Leinster gear you need ahead of the game this weekend – or at any time – visit any Lifestyle Sports store where your season ticket will get you 10% off. Quote ‘OLSC2013’ at www.lifestylesports.com/leinster to avail of the 10% season ticket discount Dublin airport specials: Car parking: Book any car parking for our away games this season and save 20% at DAA carparks by quoting ‘OLSC13SEPT’ Terminal 1: 20% off all food/non alcoholic beverages when you show your away match ticket at • Alcock & Brown Restaurant and Bar (Land side mess level over departures) • Gate Clock Bar (Air side Pier B 300 gates) • Refuel Cafe (Air side Pier B 300 gates) • Cafe Refuel (Air side Pier A 200 gates) • CU Bar (Air side Pier D 100 gates) Bar Zero9 - airside at Bristol airport : Four bottles of Sol for £10. A burger/curry and a pint for £10 (with free upgrade on burgers for Leinster supporters). Bear: Jamie Heaslip’s restaurant on South William Street, Dublin 2 offers all season ticket holders a 10% discount on presentation of their plastic card on match days. The Exchequer Gordon D’Arcy’s restaurant on Exchequer Street, Dublin 2 offers all season ticket holders a three course meal for the price of two. Pints of Guinness and Heineken are also just €4 Save EEE Sportsfile: Sportsfile is the official photographer of Leinster Rugby. with the Whether you are looking for action shots of the team or supporters OLSC at home or away you can avail of a 15% discount by quoting ‘OLSC1315’ when purchasing photographs directly from www.sportsfile.com The gallery on line is normally updated within hours of each match so if your photo is taken on the road you can order a copy quickly! More: Season ticket holders can avail of a wide range of discounts, to see the full list visit the ‘Blues Benefits’ page at www.olsc.ie MESSAGE FROM THE COACH Dear Leinster Supporter, On behalf of the team and management I would like to thank you for your terrific support so far this season. Prior to joining Leinster I was aware of the outstanding reputation of the Leinster support and nothing has diminished that viewpoint.