What’s On: Leinster this Saturday!

1 Mar 2023

There’s plenty on the go at DAM Health Stadium this Saturday (4 March, kick-off 5.05pm) as Edinburgh Rugby welcome unbeaten Leinster to the Scottish capital.

With a Family Fun Day theme, there’s activities for the whole family as gates open from 3.35pm.

The Supporters Clubhouse, located in the Thistle Suite, will once again be open both pre and post match, giving fans the perfect hub to stay warm while dining on a fantastic sit-down menu.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE and join us at DAM Health Stadium for an unmissable United Rugby Championship clash under the Saturday night lights.

LIVE MUSIC FROM BLEEKER

Edinburgh’s favourite double act return to DAM Health Stadium with a live performance in the Fan Zone from 4pm!

Grab a beer and sing along to some classics ahead of the big kick-off in the capital!

SCOTTISH BUILDING SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES

Head over to Pitch 1 (located behind the Lothian Stand) and take part in the Scottish Building Society Highland Games from 3.35pm!

With activities for both kids and adults, there’s plenty to keep your whole squad entertained on Family Fun Day.

PAPA JOHNS TARTAN TOUCH FESTIVAL

The popular Tartan Touch initiative will return this summer with a record number of hubs signed up for the non-contact rugby programme.

Head over to Pitch 2 (located behind the Lothian Stand) to watch a tartan touch festival from 3.45pm to 4.45pm as teams from Dalkeith, North Berwick, Lismore, Leith, Musselburgh and Lasswade take part ahead of kick-off!

The two leading sides will then play a showpiece final at HT of the main event in DAM Health Stadium.

GET YOUR PHOTO WITH THE CALCUTTA CUP AND DODDIE WEIR CUP

Fresh from being lifted by Edinburgh and Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie, both the Calcutta Cup and Doddie Weir Cup will be on display in the Supporters Clubhouse pre-match.

Drop by and get your picture next to the famous trophies which will be on display from 3.35pm to 4.30pm.

FACE PAINTING

Show your colours and get your face painted on Family Fun Day!

Our face painter will be set up in the Supporters Clubhouse pre-match, so drop by and make sure you represent your club with pride.

HALF TIME MINI STRESS BALL GIVEAWAY

Our non-playing players will be put to work at half-time, so keep your eye out and catch a mini stress ball!

Our squad will be walking round the pitch at the interval giving you the perfect opportunity to get your hands on a freebie!

BOOK LEINSTER TICKETS HERE!

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