From March 19th to April 27th a host of aspiring players of all ages will take to the hallowed Principality turf for an incredible 10 days of thrilling rugby competition across 33 cup finals.
This will culminate in an extra special day of women’s rugby at the stadium on Saturday, 27th April when the Wales Women’s side face Italy in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 swiftly followed by the Women’s Bowl, Plate and Cup finals to round off the biggest celebration of women’s rugby in Wales ever witnessed.
“Our Road to Principality events are among the biggest rugby jamborees in Europe. Dozens of teams, hundreds of players and thousands of fans turn Principality Stadium into a passion-packed arena that has a distinct community feel,” said Geraint John, the WRU’s Community Rugby director.
“It’s a day out for the schools and clubs to remember, a never-to-be-forgotten experience for every player, male and female, that gets to play on the hallowed turf.
“Principality Stadium may be the home of Welsh rugby, but it was built with the collective help of every member club and #RTP24 is the third edition of a pay-back to the Welsh rugby community.
“The results from the three full editions to date have been massively encouraging. The standard of rugby has been amazing, fans have turned up by the bus load from far flung clubs and schools and our dedicated Inclusion Day continues to offer an opportunity to players from all ages, abilities and cultures to get involved in the national sport of Wales.
“If rugby is at the heart of the Welsh nation, then the ‘Road to Principality’ is at the core of the WRU.”
A preview of what’s to come
Welsh rugby’s biggest jamboree kicked off in the first half of the season. On Wednesday 6 December Bridgend & District Schools pipped Mynydd Mawr & Dinefwr Schools to win the Dewar Shield U16 for the first time in 18 years.Coleg Gwent then retained the Welsh Schools U18 Girls final by once again defeating Llandovery College, while the first all-schools final in the WSC Rugby U18 Boys competition was won by Llandovery College against Ysgol Glantaf.
Next up will be 10 incredible days of non-stop action that will showcase the true diversity and inclusion of the Welsh rugby family with players from the ages of 9-40+ bidding for glory at the home of Welsh rugby between 19 March – 27 April.
A potential record breaking conclusion
The #RTP24 series culminates in an international showdown as Wales take on Italy in the concluding fixture of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
Wales broke crowd records during the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, with a record sell-out crowd of 8,862 for their meeting with England, nearly doubling the previous record crowd of 4,962 against Ireland in the opening game of the tournament that same year.
This year, Wales are aiming to continue their record-breaking streak with another record attendance for Women’s rugby at Principality Stadium.
Get your tickets and save the dates
Principality Stadium welcomes all rugby supporters and young rugby fans to come and soak up the fantastic atmosphere. Rugby fans can purchase tickets to the following events:
Saturday 6th April, WRU Men’s Division 5-2 Cup Finals
Sunday 7th April, WRU Men’s Division 1, Championship & Premiership Cup Finals.
Priced at £10 per Adult ticket and £5 for Under 17’s. Tickets are expected to go on sale 12pm Monday 25th March and will be available online at wru.wales/tickets or available to purchase on the day from the WRU Ticket Office on Westgate Street.
Tickets to the Guinness Women’s Six Nations Wales v Italy match are available to purchase now at WRU.WALES/TICKETS and tickets include the Road to Principality Women’s Bowl, Plate and Cup Finals
Saturday 6th April Men’s division finals and Sunday 7th April’s Championship & Premiership Cup Finals will be broadcast live on S4C.
All other matches across all 10 days of events will be streamed live via WRU social channels: YouTube, Facebook
ROAD TO PRINCIPALITY 2024 FIXTURES
Tuesday 19th March
Girls Schools U12 Cup Final – KO 11:30 (50 min game) – Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn v Ysgol Bryn Celynnog
Girls Schools U14 Cup Final – KO 13.30 (60 min game) – Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn v Ysgol Bro Dur
Girls Schools U16 Cup Final – KO 15.30 (70 min game) – Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn v Ysgol Bro Dinefwr
Girls Schools U18 Cup Final – KO 17:30 – (70 min game) – Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn v Neath Port Talbot College
Wednesday 20th March
WSRU Senior Group – U18s Male Plate Final – KO 13:00 – Ysgol Bro Teifi v Ysgol Bro Redr
WSRU Senior Group – U18s Male Vase Final – KO 15:15 – Ysgol Bro Myrddin v Ysgol Bro Dinefwr
WSRU Senior Group – U18’s Male Cup Final – KO 17:30 Ysgol y Strade v Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth
Thursday 21st March
WSRU Junior Group – U11s DC Thomas Bowl Final – KO 10:00 (40 min game) Swansea Valley v Mynydd Mawr/Dinefwr or Siroedd y Gogledd Ddwyrain
WSRU Junior Group – U11s DC Thomas Plate Final – KO 11:30 (40 min game) Newport v Vale of Glamorgan
WSRU Junior Group – U11’s DC Thomas Cup Final – KO 13:00 (40 min game) Bridgend v Pontypool
WSRU Intermediate Group Year 9 Cup Final – KO 15:00 (60 min game) Bro Myrddin v Y Pant
WSRU Intermediate Group Year 10 Cup Final – KO 17:00 (60 min game) Haverfordwest or Tonyrefail/West Mon v Bro Morgannwg/Dyffryn Aman
Friday 22ns March – WeSoda Inclusion Day
10:00 – 11:50 – Ethnically Diverse Schools
12:00 – 13:35 – SEN Schools
14:30 – 16:30 – Military Veterans Hubs (T1 or Touch)
17:00 – 19:30 – MA Fixture (17:30 KO) Port Talbot Panthers v Colwyn Bay Stingrays
19:30 – 22:00 – IGR Fixture (20:00 KO) Cardiff Lions V Wrecsam Rhinos
Saturday 23rd March
Girls U16 Plate – KO 10:30 – Cardiff Quins v
Girls U16 Cup – KO 12.30 – Cardiff Quins v
Girls U18 Plate – KO 14:30 – Islanders v Teifi Timberwolves
GUINNESS WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS: Wales v Scotland, CARDIFF ARMS PARK – KO: 16:45
Girls U18 Cup 19:15 – Gwylliaid Meirionnydd/Ravens v Mon Stars/Ceirw Nant
Tuesday 26th March
Men’s Inter District Cup Final – KO 19:30
Friday 29th March
Male Youth Bowl – KO 13:00
Male Youth Plate – KO 15:15
Male Youth Cup – KO 17:30
Saturday 6th April
Men’s Division 5 Cup Final – KO 11:00 Dinas Powys v Seven Sisters
Men’s Division 4 Cup Final – KO 13:15 Newport Saracens v Tonna
Men’s Division 3 Cup Final – KO 15:30
Men’s Division 2 Cup Final – KO 17:45
Sunday 7th April – Broadcast live on S4C
Men’s Division 1 Cup Final – KO 13:00
Men’s Championship Cup Final – KO 15:15
Men’s Premiership Cup Final – KO 17:35
Saturday 27th April – Broadcast live on S4C
GUINNESS WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS: Wales v Italy, Principality Stadium KO: 12:15pm
Women’s Bowl Final – KO 15:00
Women’s Plate Final – KO 17:15
Women’s Cup Final – KO 19:35
