At a glance

Official Edinburgh Rugby Travel Partner

Gullivers Sports Travel are the Official Travel Partner of Edinburgh Rugby meaning that we are able to provide exclusive behind-the-scenes access to those choosing to travel on this Official Programme to Ireland.

Official Match Tickets

Official match tickets are included for this United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht.

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1 Night 3★ Accommodation

Enjoy 1 night at a 3★ hotel in Galway on a bed & breakfast basis. Visit Galway for it's bohemian vibe, vibrant traditional Irish music scene, and colourful, bustling streets.

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Return International Flights with Edinburgh Rugby

Return international flights from Edinburgh to Shannon are included in your package. The Edinburgh Rugby Team and Management will also be on this flight.

Edinburgh Rugby Tour Transfers

Airport and Match transfers are included in your Connacht v Edinburgh Rugby ticket package.

Edinburgh Rugby Supporters Bar

Join your fellow travelling Edinburgh supporters for drinks ahead of the Connacht fixture as we are joined by members of Edinburgh Rugby.

Tour Manager

To ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience, your group will be accompanied throughout Ireland by a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager.

Full itinerary

• Day 1
  Friday 18 December 2026

  Check In

  Check in to your hotel for a 1 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

  This evening, join fellow Edinburgh supporters and members of the Edinburgh Rugby set-up for drinks and chat about the season and tomorrow's match.

  Edinburgh to Shannon

  Departs: 

  13:00

  Arrives: 

  14:15

  Airline: 

  Exclusive Edinburgh Rugby Charter Flight

  Edinburgh Supporters Bar

• Day 2
  Saturday 19 December 2026

  Match Day

  Today is match day! With a 19:45 kick off, there is time to enjoy a leisurely morning before heading to the Dexcom Stadium.

  After the match, transfer to the airport for your flight home this evening.

  Connacht v Edinburgh

  Kick off: 

  19:45

  Shannon to Edinburgh

  Please note that this flight departs in the early hours of Sunday 20th December

  Departs: 

  00:30

  Arrives: 

  01:45

  Airline: 

  Exclusive Edinburgh Rugby Charter Flight

Tickets

Connacht v Edinburgh Rugby

Sunday 19 December 2026

Kick off: 19:45

Official match ticket to the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Edinburgh Rugby at Dexcom Stadium.

Venue: 

Dexcom Stadium

Capacity: 

12,500

Accommodation

Eyre Square Hotel, Galway

Located right in the centre of vibrant Galway, Eyre Square hotel provides guests the perfect base for exploring all the city's colourful shopfronts, bustling arts scenes and cosy Irish pubs. The hotel's stylish Merchant Bar & Restaurant offers guests everything from brunch to cocktails, featuring live music on the weekends.

Features: 

• On-site restaurant and bar
• Central location

We chose this hotel because: 

• 12 minute walk to Dexcom stadium