Union Cup comes to Dublin

Union Cup Dublin 2019, Europe’s biggest LGBT+ inclusive rugby tournament, will be held this on 8th-9th June at Dublin’s DCU, with an expected 45 teams from 15 countries to participate. Nigel Owens, MBE, current world record holder for most test matches refereed, will be officiating the final, while Union Cup Dublin will host a dedicated women’s tournament for the first time, alongside the men’s. Host team, Emerald Warriors, and tournament supporters, the IRFU, are inviting everyone in Ireland, not just the rugby community, to #TryWithPride to enjoy the family-friendly festival, as international teams battle it out on the pitch. Union Cup Chairman, Richie Fagan, said: “We are passionately promoting diversity and inclusion in sport. We believe that rugby is a game for all. There’s never been a more exciting time in Ireland to host an inclusive, high-level rugby tournament, with a dash of glitter. We are excited to showcase pride in rugby, as Ireland has never seen before.” David Keane, Irish Rugby, Participation Rugby Operations Manager, commented: “Rugby prides itself on being an inclusive sport and we are delighted to assist the Emerald Warriors in hosting the Union Cup. We will support the tournament across all of our digital platforms while assisting with the delivery of a great weekend of rugby. “We believe this is an opportunity for everyone in Irish rugby to celebrate diversity and inclusion and underline rugby’s commitment to a sport for all.” Tickets are available from www.unioncupdublin.ie; €10 Adult, €5 Child (under 2s go free). All profits go to Belong To LGBT youth services.