With Ireland’s rugby team officially hailed as the world’s number one, it is fitting that a new world-class rugby-centred attraction has recently opened on the island.
The International Rugby Experience takes visitors into the heart of the game, its history and its legends and is aptly located in Limerick, one of the great centres of rugby on the island of Ireland.
Presenting fascinating rugby stories, gathered from all corners of the globe, and featuring tales from across the generations, the interactive, multi-sensory experience is a unique celebration of the sport.
Visitors pass through six zones on a journey from the grass roots of rugby right up to legendary status. Each stage is rooted in World Rugby's values of Passion, Discipline, Integrity, Solidarity and Respect.
You will hear the inspirational stories of global stars of the sport who, through passion and hard work, have become legends of the game. And you’ll discover how rugby has impacted politics, brought rivals together, transformed communities and improved lives.
More than simply a feast of statistics and rugby facts and figures, it is a fully-immersive, hands-on experience designed to engage and inspire. Vast media installations bring all the exciting energy of game day. Immersive theatre spaces relive some of the most famous moments in rugby history, and a series of huge, game-style interactive trials put the visitor’s own running, kicking, strength and handling skills to the test.