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exeter v leinster jan 19, 2013Guide tO exeter

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intrOductiOnExEtEr is the newest city to join the Heineken Cup story. Located in the county of Devon the city has circa 120,000 and is a popular tourism spot given its good transport links by both road and air. this city in the south west of England is home to the famous Exeter Cathedral that is surrounded by cobbled streets as well as a number of churches, parks and the river Exe. Devon has many beaches along its coastline that are popular with visitors, however the area also has a reputation for fresh foods and is home to number of fine dining establishments. One of the most popular dining areas is the Cathedral Green.

On match day, the ground opens at 3pm and we have been invited to join the Exeter Supporters Club at the Wigwam Bar inside the ground (behind the SW Comms Stand). there is also the Undercroft bar (between the North terrace and West Stand) that will be open for pre-match banter with the Chiefs Supporters.

the bars at the ground have SKY Sports to watch other games – as does the stadium itself.

Post-match, the bars on site remain open for two to three hours . Stay around and let the crowds settle as we are told live entertainment is usually on offer.

transpOrtOlsc airport transfer buses: If flying to Bristol and you are arriving on Saturday morning and/or returning on the Aer Lingus or ryanair flights at Sunday lunchtime, at the time of writing the OLSC still had some seats on its direct airport bus service. to book, send E25pp return or E20pp one way to olsc@leinsterrugby.ie via Paypal with a name and mobile number. Seats are subject to availability.

If our bus does not suit your flights you can get a train from Bristol temple Meads (after getting the Airport Flyer bus), another option is to hire a rental car at www.arguscarhire.com/corporate quoting OLSC to avail of a 5% discount.

If flying direct to Exeter, the airport is located 6.4kms from the city centre. Either take a bus to Exeter St David’s train station and then switch to a train. Alternatively share a taxi from outside arrivals.

taxi: these can normally be hailed from the curb however if you want to book a taxi, ask at your hotel reception or call Gemini taxis +44 1392 666666 or Exeter taxis +44 1392 433433

accOmmOdatiOnIf you are reading this guide and have yet to book accommodation we suggest checking www.laterooms.com that has a range of hotels and B&Bs in the area.

tOp 5 thinGs tO see and dO this weekend• Devonshire tea – It would simply be wrong to be in this part of England and not indulge!• Exeter Cathedral – located in the city centre• Underground Passages – dating back to the 14th century in the city centre• A self-guided tour around the City Wall, begins on Castle Street• Cathedral Green – home to a number of restaurants

flaGsthe flags issued in the rDS (with a white plastic pole) have been cleared by the Dublin Airport Authority for hand luggage and should also be acceptable to pass through UK airports. the OLSC team will have a limited number of flags to hand out however please bring what you can from home.

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suppOrter hQOur HQ for the weekend will be the centrally located Walkabout Pub on Fore Street. We will also be using this is as the drop-off and pick-up point for the OLSC Bristol airport bus service.

Shaye and the team at the Walkabout welcome supporters across the weekend with a range of discounts and offers to those wearing Leinster gear. these include 20% off all food (served until 9pm daily) and just £2 for pints of Carling and Strongbow.

the Walkabout opens at 11am on Saturday and 12 noon on Sunday and is open until late with a number of tV screens to show other Heineken Cup games over the weekend. Free wifi is also available (you will need to sign up for the free sky-the-cloud service).

GettinG tO the stadium

Buses and trains: the No 77 is run by Dartline Coaches and picks up on Fore Street (by the BHS shop near our supporter HQ). Buses run every 20 minutes and are £3 return (same as a single). the last 77 bus from Sandy Park will be at 10.40pm. the No 78, also run by Dartline coaches, starts at Exeter St David’s Station and picks up at the following destinations en route to Sandy Park: City Centre, Blackboy road, Pinhoe road, Sainsburys Pinhoe, Monkerton Link road and Sowton Industrial Estate before arriving at Sandy Park – these run every 30 minutes and are £3 return (same as a single).

the double decker C bus is run by Stagecoach. It starts at Exeter St David’s Station and picks up at Exeter Bus Station, Heavitree (Co-Op) to Sandy Park and will run every 15 minutes – the price again is £3 return. the last bus leaving Sandy Park will be at 11.05pm

Another option is to take a train from St David’s (via Exeter Central) to Digby and Sowton, alight there and walk 15 minutes across ‘the wobbly bridge’ that is over the A379. the last train leaves Digby and Sowton at 11.59pm on Saturday and rail tickets are £2.40 each.

taxi: A taxi to the stadium will cost circa £16-£20 for four people, note that after the game taxis will not be allowed near the stadium to take you back to town until 60 minutes after the final whistle. Another reason to stay at the ground and soak up the post-match atmosphere.

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leinster clothing: to stock up with all the Leinster gear you need ahead of the game this weekend – or at any time – visit the Leinster rugby Store in Donnybrook or online at www.leinsterrugbystore.ie where your season ticket will get you 10% off.

car hire: If you need to hire a rental car for an away trip, or any other time, you can save 5% offer by quoting ‘OLSC’ at www.arguscarhire.com/corporatedublin airport specials: Car parking: Between now and 17 January book your short-term parking at block C (enter 17/19 January and exit 19/21 January (maximum of four day stay), enter code ‘OLSC13’ and pay just E17 for two days, E22 for 3 days or E27 for 4 days – to book go to www.dublinairportcarparking.ie. By booking your car parking at Dublin Airport you also receive a E10 off voucher on any purchase at the Loop when you spend over E50.

sOhO/slaney bar: 20% off all purchases on presentation of your match ticket at SOHO in t1 (beside ryanair gates) and the Slaney Bar in t2.

bristol airport:

When arriving at Bristol airport, on your left as you clear security you will see ritazza. Show your boarding pass to receive a large coffee for the price of a regular.bar 9 Zero: • Jugs of beer from £11 • 4 bottles of Sol/Budweiser £1 • Chicken Tikka/pint £8.95 • Burger and pint for £9.50 • 20% off food (excludes promo items) • For reserved seating please email stuart.bolderson@ssp.uk.comWe are aware of service issues at Bar 9 Zero after the Llanelli game, these have been addressed with management so as not to occur this weekend.For a range of money saving vouchers at the restaurants, bars and duty free at Bristol Airport visit www.bristolairport.co.uk before the weekend.

sportsfile: Sportsfile is the official photographer of Leinster rugby. Whether you are looking for action shots of the team or supporters at home or away you can avail of a 15% discount by quoting ‘OLSC1315’ when purchasing photographs directly from www.sportsfile.com If your photo is taken on the road you can order a copy as soon as you get home!

simply wines: proudly owned and operated by a Leinster season ticket holder, show your plastic card at their outlet on the Ballyogan road, Dublin 18 to receive a 10% discount off all purchases.

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 home match days season ticket holders can also get a steak, chips and a beer (or soft drink) for just E10.

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messaGe frOm the cOach

Dear Leinster Supporter, On behalf of the Leinster squad and management I would like to thank you for your phenomenal support across the Pool stages of this year’s Heineken Cup. this Saturday evening the team travel to Exeter for the first time in European competition and it will be another stiff examination following on from our victory away to the Scarlets in round 2 and our narrow loss in early December to ASM Clermont Auvergne. I have been genuinely impressed, but not at all surprised, by Exeter’s fine form thus far. they are a close-knit, physical and talented group who are well coached and I know that they will continue to be competitive both in their domestic Premiership as well as in the Heineken Cup. to defeat them in Sandy Park will be a major challenge, but I know that the squad are determined to do so and finish the Pool stages off on a high. We know that we can count on your outstanding support once more and are grateful for your backing – especially in the tough moments in games when our backs are against the walls. So I would urge you once again to be vocal, wear your colors and, above all, enjoy the trip. travel safely and enjoy the game. Best wishes,

JOE SCHMIDtLeinster Head Coach

messaGe frOm the Olsc cOmmitteeIt all comes down to this - the final game in the pool stages in our defense as champions of Europe. We started the campaign as defending champions against Exeter back in October. that day was their debut to the competition and their support even in the rDS was very noticeable. Many Leinster supporters rate the friendliness and banter of the Chiefs supporters up there with our other friends at Clermont Auvergne.

We are expecting in the region of 800 to 1,000 Leinster supporters at Sandy Park on Saturday and it will be up to each every one of us to sing as loud we can to really get behind the lads. As the 16th man we must do everything we can to help the boys in blue get over the line. those fortunate enough to be at previous away games against Harlequins, toulouse and Clermont in Bordeaux, will know just how much can be achieved even when we are outnumbered by the locals as will be the case this weekend.

Exeter is a beautiful city and we hope that you enjoy your visit, be sure to take a stroll around the local streets and take in the river, the cathedral and the fine restaurants that the city has to offer.

the Walkabout on Fore Street is out base this weekend – whether you are travelling alone or in a group, the team there will welcome supporters with a number of specials and tV screens to watch the other European action over the weekend.

We hope to see you there at some point over the weekend.

Have a great trip and C’MON LEINSTER!

OLSC committee