This week is a big week for rugby in Jacksonville. Two of the best international Professional Rugby League teams have already arrived and are gearing up for the big match on Saturday January 26th at Hodges Stadium. The South Sydney Rabbitohs, Russell Crowe’s team from Australia, will for the first time play the Leeds Rhinos from England.
Also, Orange County Choppers are coming for the event. Click here to read our previous post about Orange County Choppers.
For more information about the event, please visit Jacksonville Axemen
Here is the schedule for the upcoming activities.
Monday Jan 21, at 7pm
Meet & Greet for both teams at Fionn MacCools Irish Pub in Jacksonville Beach
Tuesday Jan 22
Afternoon Open Practice for both teams at UNF Hodges Stadium (Public Welcome)
Wednesday Jan 23 at 11.30am
Public Media Day Press Conference at the Jacksonville Landing Center Stage
Thursday Jan 24 Evening
Fans are encouraged to attend the Jacksonville Barracudas Hockey Game.Ticket Info and more information www.jaxcudas.com
Friday Jan 25, Fan Day
10am – 3pm:Â Fan Tours and interactive games at the Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium. Entry at Gate 1 at the Downtown Stadium. A FREE Shuttle bus will run round trip from the Jacksonville Landing to Gate 1 at the Jags Stadium. First departure from in front of the Jacksonville Landing at 10.30am. Last return from Gate 1 at the Stadium to the Landing at 2.45pm. Jacksonville Axemen and Jaguars Alumni will be on hand to explain the differences in each type of Football
Fan Tours at the Budweiser Brewery, 11am until 2.30pm. A FREE Shuttle bus will run from Gate 1 at the Jags Stadium to the Brewery. First bus departs Gate 1 at 10.45am and last return leave the Brewery at 3.15pm
7pm till late Barons Brewing Australia Day Bash at the Walkabout 2 Cafe Located on Beach Blvd (corner of San Pablo Blvd) Music, Food and Fun. Entry is free with an optional $1 donation to the Jacksonville Boys Home
Saturday Jan 26, Game Day
11am Gates Open at Hodges Stadium
12 noon Pre game entertainment starts
12.45pm Pre game ceremony starts
1pm Kick Off
3pm Post Game Presentations