Guide to rugby in Dublin and Ireland
Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Ireland and is particularly popular in Dublin. The Irish are known to be very passionate about the game of rugby, and many locals are known to enjoy playing the game. Ever since the establishment of the game in 1844, Ireland has hosted many Home International rugby Championships, which are annual tournaments.
The Irish Rugby Football Union or the IRFU controls the 77 clubs in existence. The Irish Rugby team play all of their home matches at the oldest international rugby stadium in the world, Lansdowne Road. This stadium was set up by the IRFU when they first began operations and is a popular tourists sightseeing attraction. If you are visiting Dublin when a rugby match is scheduled do not fail to attend it of only to see the way the crowd 
cheers their favourite teams
The Irish team is known to take part in two main tournaments which are the World Cup and the Six Nations Tournament. Of the two, the Six Nations is an annual tournament between Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy. The World Cup is played once every four years where the top teams from the world compete. Tourists visiting the Ireland and Dublin during any of these seasons will enjoy the excitement of the Irish rugby fans.
The city of Dublin is home to some of the best rugby clubs in the world. These clubs are based on international standards and provide their members with excellent facilities and resources that include libraries, coaching, drills, skill enhancement, PowerAde conditioning and exercise. The rugby clubs in Dublin and across Ireland help to develop the considerable talent that the country has.
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