WIN A TRIP TO
SOUTH AFRICA

Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CONNACHT RUGBY COMEPTITIONS

This Promotion is being run by Connacht Rugby (“we”, “us”, “our”) of Dexcom Stadium, College Rd, Galway, H91 H340. We are the “Promoter” of the Promotion. By providing your details to us you confirm that you would like to enter the Promotion and you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“Ts&Cs”). In the event of any conflict between any terms referred to in any promotion materials and these Ts&Cs, these Ts&Cs take precedence.

1. ELIGIBILITY

1.1. You must be a legal resident in the Republic of Ireland and at least sixteen (16) years old to take part in this Promotion. Our employees, directors, management, licensees, contractors, affiliates, agencies associated with us, the immediate families or persons living with (whether related or not) of the above listed persons, our partners or suppliers are not permitted to enter the Promotion.

1.2. This Promotion is open from 10:00:00 GMT on 17 April 2024 until 11:59:59 GMT 13 May 2024. Promoter’s computer shall function as the official clock for the Promotion. We accept no responsibility for entries lost, damaged or delayed, or for any inability to submit entries as a result of computer service, systems, software and/or server failure, error, interruption, defect or delay or any other technical malfunction, including problems with internet connectivity and/or filtering of content by any social media platform (as applicable). Entries which are late, incomplete, corrupt, garbled, inaccessible/blocked, bulk, automated, ineligible, suspected as fraudulent, submitted via programmed/automated means, do not comply with the Ts&Cs, or which in our sole discretion affect the validity or operation of this Promotion will not be accepted and are void. No purchase is necessary to enter this Promotion.

1.3. We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to disqualify from this Promotion any entrant who we believe has not complied with these Ts&Cs and to award the prize to another entrant and to require the return of any prize already awarded.

2. HOW TO ENTER

2.1. The Promotion will be promoted on the following URL address: (the “Website”) and on any related third party, social media accounts and/or mailing lists. To enter the Promotion, participants must fill out the form on these platforms to completion. All participants are also required to tick a checkbox confirming acceptance of these Ts&Cs and our Privacy Policy.

We only allow one entry per person and per email address. Joint/group/team entries are prohibited.

2.2. Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify all entries should it determine for justifiable reasons that a person has engaged in repeated, egregious or blatant violations of the entry limit. Promoter may acknowledge receipt of entries; but, in such case, acknowledgment does not constitute any representation as to eligibility for the Promotion.

2.3. Unless prohibited by law, all entries shall be and shall remain the property of the Promoter and may be used in future commercial and marketing exercises.

3. PRIZE

3.1. One (1) winner will receive two (2) tickets for this trip to South Africa which comprises of:

International Flights:

4 July - Dublin to Johannesburg with Emirates via Dubai: Depart Dublin 22:05 Arrive Dubai 08:30+1 (5 July) | Depart Dubai 09:55 Arrive Johannesburg 16:15 (5 July)

14 July - Durban to Dublin with Emirates via Dubai - Depart Durban 18:40 Arrive Dubai 05:00+1 (15 July) | Depart Dubai 07:15 Arrive Dublin 12:10 (15 July)

Internal Flight:

11 July - Domestic flight Johannesburg to Durban

Number of nights: 9 nights on the ground

Matches: 2x Tickets to South Africa vs. Ireland, Saturday 6 July (Loftus Versveld Stadium) | 2x Tickets to South Africa vs. Ireland, Saturday 13 July (Hollywood Bets Kings Park Stadium)

Accommodation:
3 night’s 5* Radisson Blu Hotel or similar (Bed and breakfast)
3 night’s 4* Kruger Gate Hotel (Dinner, Bed and breakfast)
3 night’s 4* Protea Loftus Park or similar (Bed and breakfast)

Transport:
Luxury coach for all transfers to and from airport, hotels, excursions and matches.

Meals:
9 x Breakfast daily at accommodation
2 x "(Braai) barbeque" lunches before the matches
1 x Lunch at Soweto
3 x Dinners at Kruger Gate

Excursions:
Soweto tour including apartheids Museum and lunch in township – Sunday 7th full day
2 x Full day Game Drive in Kruger Park - Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th
All conservation fees for the 2 days in Kruger Park
Visit to Valley of a thousand Hills, Zulu Cultural experience and dance including lunch – Friday 12th

(Estimated Total Value: €7750)

The winner may give the second spot on the trip to whomever they nominate, as long as that person is over sixteen (16) years old. If the actual prize value is less than the estimated total value stated above, the winner will not receive any remuneration to cover the difference.

3.2. The winner(s) is solely responsible for paying all associated costs that are not specifically stated in these Ts&Cs. This includes any cash or finances required on the trip itself. The winner(s) will also be responsible for all applicable personal documentation (such as valid ID card and/or passport) and taxes, if any, relating to and/or payable in respect of the prize(s).

3.3. The prize(s) is/are non-transferable and no cash alternatives will be available. However, we reserve the right to substitute a prize (or prizes) of equal or greater value at any time if we withdraw the prize(s) (in whole or in part) for any reason or it becomes unavailable (in whole or in part). The prize(s) is/are subject to availability and other restrictions.

4. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

4.1. The winning participant will be selected on or about 14 May 2024 and will be the first name drawn at random from all valid entries received. The odds of winning depend upon the total number of eligible entries received for the random prize draw. Connachht Rugby will nominate an independent adjudicator to witness the winner selection process.

4.2. We will attempt to notify the winner at midday on 15 May 2024 via phone using the contact details submitted on entry. We will attempt contact via phone three times on May 15 between midday and 4pm. If you are chosen as a winner and your contact details have changed since your entry, or you do not acknowledge or respond to our attempts to contact you, we reserve the right to disqualify your entry and select an alternative winner.

4.3. If any of the following circumstances apply, a winner will be deemed to have forfeited the prize (but this shall not represent the sole remedy available to us) and an alternative winner may be selected from the remaining eligible entrants using the process set out above:

4.3.1. If the winner has not claimed their prize by the date specified in the winner notification, we reserve the right to conduct a further draw in accordance with clause 4.1 above to award the prize to another entrant;

4.3.2. The prize (or any correspondence relating thereto, e.g. a notification from us confirming a winning entry) is returned as non-deliverable;

4.3.3. The relevant winner does not provide requested evidence of identity, age, residency, or being the authorised holder of the email account from which the entry was submitted to our satisfaction within 48 hours of such request being made; or

4.3.4. We determine non-compliance with any of these Ts&Cs.

4.4. Connacht Rugby reserves the right to use the winner’s name and likeness  in an official competition announcement and any subsequent marketing materials. The winner’s name may be obtained on our website or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope marked “South Africa Trip, Dexcom Stadium, College Rd, Galway, H91 H340” up to 60 days after the competition closes.

5. PUBLICITY

The winner may be required to take part in our promotional publicity and sign a release form in respect of such publicity. By entering into this Promotion, you agree to provide and that we (or any third party we may choose) may use (and, if requested, provide written consent for the following uses) your entry, details of your name, likeness, voice, performance (if applicable) and county/country of residence and/or other indicia of your persona in any kind of medias (including without limitation Internet especially on all promoters’ related websites, TV, radio, press, display, theatre, etc.) and in any kind of materials (including without limitation printed materials, posters, press advertisements, online materials as for instance web-banners and e-mailings, audio-visual commercials, etc.), worldwide for advertising and promotional purposes in connection with the Promotion without additional authorisation, notice or compensation unless prohibited by law.

If deemed necessary by Conancht Rubgy, you also agree to take part in promotional publicity while on the trip itself including but not limited to, photography taken at the matches, a video or written diary, and a post-trip video or written interview.

6. DATA PROTECTION

6.1. The Promoter shall not share your details with anyone else, other than passing personal information relating to Winners to any competition’s Co-Promoter/Partner (and any of their service providers or agencies) for the purposes of fulfilment of the prize or in the event of a suspected breach of any Terms & Conditions; or unless you have opted in to receive marketing and communications from another party. You have the option to opt in to receive marketing emails from the Promoter. If you do not opt in we will only contact you if you are selected as a Winner in order to facilitate fulfilment of the prize. If you choose to opt in, your information shall be securely stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act. You have the option to unsubscribe from emails at any time. Full details, including how to unsubscribe from communications, can be found in our Privacy Policy.

7. GENERAL

7.1. Subject to, where applicable, the approval of those authorities that have issued permits for the conduct of this Promotion, we may in our absolute discretion modify, amend, cancel or suspend these Ts&Cs, the Promotion and/or the prize(s) at any time if we deem it necessary, due to technical reasons or to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidance, or if circumstances arise beyond our control. No liability shall attach to us as a result thereof.

7.2. Subject to applicable laws, we reserve the right to disqualify an entrant and/or winner in our absolute discretion. In addition, acts of tampering with the Promotion (including the URL) will result in disqualification; but, disqualification shall not represent the sole remedy available to Promoter.

7.3. Except to the extent that they may not be excluded by law, no representations, warranties, terms or conditions that are not expressly stated in these Ts&Cs apply to this Promotion, and Promoter hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, concerning the prize furnished in connection with the Promotion. We shall have no liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with participation in this Promotion (including any damage to the entrant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in, or downloading of any materials or software in connection with, this Promotion) or acceptance, use, misuse or non-use of any prize(s) (including activity or travel related thereto) except for liability for death, personal injury, fraud and damage or loss caused by negligence, which is not excluded.

7.4. In the event that any event or action outside Connacht Rugby’s control prevents or significantly hinders Connacht Rugby’s ability to proceed with the Promotion on the dates and in the manner described in these terms and conditions (including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war and act of terrorism), Connacht Rugby may for justifiable reasons cancel the Promotion and recommence it from the start at another time on the same conditions. If the Promotion is regulated by any applicable government body, the cancellation or recommencement of the Promotion will be subject to any requirements imposed by such body.

7.5. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned due to causes beyond the control of Connacht Rugby which affect the proper conduct of this Promotion, Connacht Rugby reserves the right for justifiable reasons to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process and/or take any other action against that individual that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion subject to the requirements of any relevant government body that regulates the running of the Promotion.

7.6. Each prize winner is responsible for obtaining their own independent legal and/or medical advice associated with travel to South Africa. Travel insurance is recommended but is the responsibility of the winner.

7.7. We accept no responsibility for any issues or loss that may be caused by your accessing / using the Website for the purposes of this.

7.8. Our decisions on any issue arising out of or in relation to this Promotion and these Ts&Cs are final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into. Failure of the Promoter to enforce a certain provision of these Ts&Cs in a given circumstance shall not constitute the waiver of such provision.

7.9. This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook/X/Spotify/Instagram/TikTok. Entrants hereby release each of Facebook/X/Spotify/TikTok/Instagram from all responsibility and liability in respect of the Promotion. By entering this Promotion, entrant acknowledges that Facebook/X/Spotify/Instagram/TikTok are websites/platforms over which Promoter has no control and Promoter is not responsible for (a) any issues or loss that may be caused by accessing or using entrant’s Facebook/X/Spotify/Instagram/TikTok accounts for the purpose of this Promotion, or (b) entrant’s inability to access, use, or successfully use his or her Facebook/X/Spotify/Instagram/TikTok accounts for this Promotion.

8. GOVERNING LAW

The Promotion and these Ts&Cs are governed by the laws of, and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of, the relevant courts of the Republic of Ireland.

9. NEGATIVITY

In relation to the prize, Winners shall not display or publicise any political slogans, homophobic language, images of a lewd or explicitly sexual nature, images containing logos of competitors and overt brand sponsorship or anything else deemed to be ambush marketing or an abuse of Connacht Rugby content or which is defamatory, obscene, illegal, vulgar, offensive or otherwise unsuitable or infringes others’ rights (including intellectual property rights) or reflects negatively upon Connacht Rugby. Each entrant agrees and acknowledges that any breach of this clause shall cause significant damage and loss to Connacht Rugby.

Purchase Requirements: No purchase necessary.