This schedule is for media information and planning only. Media should note that all events are subject to change. A weekly schedule will be sent out at the start of each week, kicking off prior to the first pre-tour training camp in Sydney. The identities of the participants at each media session will be communicated in advance where possible. Excluding the top table Team announcement and post-game press conferences, all sessions, which will run for 45 minutes, will be coordinated in dedicated pod where possible. This is to accommodate the instant media, as well as those with daily (newspapers) and weekly (weekend newspapers) deadlines along with television. Be aware that the players are attending team meetings backing onto each session so their prompt departure will be required. Given the numbers expected to be in attendance, while one on one requests will be taken, they are not guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. All feature requests should be advised as soon as possible in advance of scheduled events. If in doubt about any events, check with Qantas Wallabies Media Manager Matt McILraith. All times are approximate. Media are advised to arrive early. All times have been established, both to accommodate rugby-related team commitments, but also to ensure against a clash with British & Irish Lions media events, allowing media the option of attending both teams’ events. Training is open to all for the first 15 minutes only. Please arrive early. Any other photo/vision opportunities will be advised as soon as they are confirmed. The television
There will be a special one hour session for pre-requested interviews for the host television broadcasters at the team hotel on each Tuesday night of Test weeks. Please confirm requests to Matt NO later than lunchtime on Monday for this session.
Camp #1 – Sydney
Hotel – Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney, 117 Macquarie St, Sydney, 2000, Ph: 02 9253 9000
Sunday June 2: Preliminary Squad Assembly. Briefing with Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans @ 2pm
Monday June 3: Training, St Joseph’s, Hunters Hill, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am
Tuesday June 4: Training, St Joseph’s, Hunters Hill, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am
Wednesday June 5: No Media
Thursday June 6: Training, St Joseph’s, Hunters Hill, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am
Friday June 7: Training, St Joseph’s, Hunters Hill, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am (Sydney-based players only available for interview)
Camp #2 – Pelican Waters, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
Hotel – Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa, Caloundra, 38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters, Caloundra, Queensland 4551, Ph: 07 5437 4666, Fax: 5437 4655
Sunday June 9: Media Briefing, 3pm
Monday June 10: Training, Stockland Stadium, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am
Tuesday June 11: Training, Stockland Stadium, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Qantas Wallabies squad announcement press conference, 12.30pm, Stockland Stadium (squad to be released to the media earlier in the day). This will be followed by official squad photo.
Wednesday June 12: No Media
Thursday June 13: Training, Stockland Stadium, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am [AEST]
Friday June 14: Training, Stockland Stadium, 9.30am. The first 15 minutes will be open for vision. Media session post training @ 11.30am
First Test
Hotel – Sofitel, Brisbane, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Ph: 07 3835 3535, Fax: 07 3835 4960
Sunday June 16: Squad Assembly Media session (selected players available), St Germaine Room, Sofitel Hotel, 7pm
Monday June 17: Media session, St Germaine Room, Sofitel Hotel, 8am. Training, 2.30pm, Ballymore
Tuesday June 18: Media session, St Germaine Room, Sofitel Hotel, 8am. Training, 2.30pm, Ballymore.
Wednesday June 19: Media session, Odeon Room, Sofitel Hotel, 9am
Thursday June 20: Training, 9.30am, Ballymore. Team announcement press conference, Odeon Room, Sofitel Hotel, 4pm. (The Test team will be released by email earlier in the afternoon).
Friday June 21: Captain’s press conference, Odeon Room, Sofitel Hotel, 8.30am. Captain’s Run, Suncorp Stadium, 11am
Saturday June 22: Qantas Wallabies v British & Irish Lions, First Test, Tom Richards Cup, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, 8.05pm [AEST], 11.05am [UKDST]. The Qantas Wallabies coach and captain will be available at the post match press conference while all players will attend the post-match mixed zone.
Sunday June 23: Media session, Odeon Room, Sofitel Hotel, 8am. The Qantas Wallabies relocate to Melbourne late morning. Fan Day (vision only), Docklands, Melbourne, 3pm.
Second Test
Hotel – Intercontinental – The Rialto, Melbourne, 495 Collins St, Melbourne, 3000, P: 03 8627 1400, F: 03 8627 1412
Monday June 24: Media session, Wool & Wheat Room, Intercontinental Hotel, 8am. Training, 2.30pm, Visy Park
Tuesday June 25: Media session, Wool & Wheat Room, Intercontinental Hotel, 8am. Training, 9.30am, Xavier College.
Wednesday June 26: Media session, Wool & Wheat Room, Intercontinental Hotel, 9am
Thursday June 27: Training, 9.30am, Xavier College. Team announcement press conference, Wool & Wheat Room, Intercontinental Hotel, 4pm. (The Test team will be released by email earlier in the afternoon).
Friday June 28: Captain’s press conference, Wool & Wheat Room, Intercontinental Hotel, 8.30am. Captain’s Run, 11am, Dockland’s Stadium
Saturday June 29: Qantas Wallabies v British & Irish Lions, Second Test, Tom Richards Cup, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, 8.05pm [AEST], 11.05am [UKDST]. The Qantas Wallabies coach and captain will be available at the post match press conference while all players will attend the post-match mixed zone.
Sunday June 30: Media session, Wool & Wheat Room, Intercontinental Hotel, 8am. The Qantas Wallabies relocate to Sydney late morning.
Third Test
Hotel – The Shangri La Hotel, Sydney, 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, 2000, P: 02 9250 6000, F: 02 9250 6250
Monday July 1: Media session, Shangri La Hotel, 8am. Training, 2.30pm, St Joseph’s, Hunter’s Hill
Tuesday July 2: Media session, Shangri La Hotel, 8am. Training, 2.30pm, St Joseph’s, Hunter’s Hill.
Wednesday July 3: Media session, Shangri La Hotel, 9am
Thursday July 4: Training, 9.30am, St Joseph’s, Hunter’s Hill. Team announcement press conference, Shangri La Hotel, 4pm. (The Test team will be released by email earlier in the afternoon).
Friday July 5: Captain’s press conference, Shangri La Hotel, 8.30am. Captain’s Run, 11am, ANZ Stadium
Saturday July 6: Qantas Wallabies v British & Irish Lions, Third Test, Tom Richards Cup, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, 8.05pm [AEST], 11.05am [UKDST]. The Qantas Wallabies coach and captain will be available at the post match press conference while all players will attend the post-match mixed zone.
Sunday July 7: Media session, Shangri La Hotel, 8am. The Qantas Wallabies squad disbands in the afternoon.
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