In huge news for the Irish LGBT+ sporting community, Dublin is set to play host to the Union Cup 2019 – Europe’s biggest LGBT+ inclusive rugby tournament. Host team, the Emerald Warriors, won the bid to welcome 45 teams from 15 countries to Ireland - all converging on Dublin’s DCU from June 7 - 9 for the two day festival and celebration of rugby.
It was also announced that this year, for the first time, there will be a dedicated women’s tournament – the Union Cup Women’s Cup.