Call for virtual fans to ‘Lineout4Leinster’ for tomorrow’s Guinness Pro14 clash with Munster

Padraig Conlon 21 Aug 2020

With the 2019/20 rugby season resuming behind closed doors tomorrow, Leinster fans are invited to join an all-new virtual fan experience in support of the province.

The ‘Lineout4Leinster’ initiative, the brainchild of Leinster Rugby’s Innovation Partner, BearingPoint, will allow a select number of season ticket holders to log in to their virtual stadium using Microsoft Teams where they can interact with other Leinster Fans and recreate the live match experience.

Ahead of the team’s big clash against provincial rivals Munster in the Aviva tomorrow, BearingPoint is also calling on Leinster fans to send in short video messages or pictures in support of the team.

These clips will then be compiled into a short video compilation to be played for the Leinster team during their match day warm-up.

To find out more, fans can visit Lineout4Leinster.

As one of the best supported professional rugby clubs in the world, Leinster Rugby’s goals for continued success on the pitch are mirrored by its ambitions to increase its fan base both in Ireland and overseas and provide a best-in-class experience for rugby supporters.

Commenting at the announcement, Kevin Quinn, Head of Commercial & Marketing at Leinster Rugby said:

“The last few months have been difficult for everyone and there is no doubt that we have some way to go yet.

“However, we have seen some positive signs over the last few weeks none more so in a sporting context than confirmed dates and fixtures for Leinster Rugby matches to look forward to.

“The pandemic has challenged us to look at how we work and operate, and at Leinster Rugby we have been delighted with how all our sponsors and partners have rallied around and supported us as a club.

“This initiative from BearingPoint is a brilliant example of that support.

“BearingPoint have brought their creativity, and unique technology management expertise to benefit Leinster Rugby as an organisation, to benefit our players by creating a sense of support in the stadium and of course our fantastic supporters who are hugely keen to enjoy the live match day experience but understand the constraints we are working under.

“Nothing replicates being at a match and we very much welcome this initiative from BearingPoint.

“Enabling Leinster Rugby supporters to virtually #lineoutforleinster in Aviva Stadium on August 22 provides a unique and innovative way to help bring some of that match day magic to supporters’ homes and in return, make sure the players know that our support is there for them when they run out on the pitch in a few weeks time.”

 

 

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