This Saturday 8th of October (kick-off 3pm) London Irish welcome local rivals London Welsh to the Madejski Stadium, in the battle of the Exiles.
It has been two years since these two teams last faced off against each other at the Madejski Stadium with Irish coming out on top with a 24-9 win. This game is also a special day for club legend David Pacie who is set to make his 250th appearance. EARLYBIRD SPECIAL! Curry & Pint = £6.50. Get a curry plus a pint or soft drink for just £6.50! This offer is available in the Windsor Lounge only from 12-1pm. The Windsor Lounge is located at the top floor of the hotel bar. Digger’s Pound will be open as usual pre game in the North Stand. This is jam packed with fun for our Junior Exiles with activities such as a bouncy castle, connect four and FREE facepainting. The kids will also be able to pick up their FREE London Irish flag and FREE autograph card. This weekend we will also be giving one lucky under 15 the chance to be mascot for the day. Just head to Digger's Pound for 2pm! Watch out for 'Digger Cam' and make sure you get your selfie with the club mascot! The Windsor Lounge (above the bar, in the hotel) will be open pre-match, which hosts the London Irish Supporters Club as well as a bar for supporters to enjoy! Programme sellers will be located outside Gates 1 and Gates 4. There will be no programme sellers inside the stadium. Make sure you pick yours up early to avoid disappointment! Outside the Megastore, London Irish Sponsor Pump will be handing out the third player sticker to fill your programme with. After its soft launch at the last home game, the New London Irish Vintage inspired by S.J. Cagney will be avaialble to purchase in the Megastore. Pump Technology will be holding another edition of their ‘Spot the ball’ competition in the matchday programme. All entries must be handed in to the main reception (located next to the Megastore) on the day for the chance to win a signed ball. Post-match the Princess Suite/Club room will be open with live music from Paul Bowen.
We will also be holding a Q&A with David Paice who will speak about making his 250th appearance and signing a contract extension with the club. All welcome!
Tickets are available at just £20 for adults, £16 for 65years and over as wella s well 22-25 year olds. Kids go for £3 in the unreserved areas. Call 0118 968 1016 or click here to buy online. Hospitality packages are still available for this fixture, starting at just £36 +vat per person. For more information or to buy a package please email [email protected] or call 01932 750 113. Members are also able to upgrade to Hospitality from as little as £25 +VAT. Transport: Reading Buses are continuing to support London Irish this season, continuing to run the special Rugby Service number R1. This is a non-stop shuttle service from the South West Interchange at Reading Station to Northern Way at Madejski Stadium. The service runs from 3 hours before kick-off with last bus leaving the stadium at 7.15pm. Link to Reading Buses website is below: http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/buses-for-the-rugby/ Parking at the Madejski Stadium on the day is £8 per car. | 
