SPORTS EVENTS ROME - RUGBY , FOOTBALL UEFA CUP

Since the earliest Roman times sporting events have always figured prominently in the Roman Calendar. These days bloodthirsty gladiatorial combat has been replaced with soccer matches at the Olympic Stadium involving one of Rome's two great football teams Lazio and Roma. AS Roma and SS Lazio are usually both playing in the UEFA cup and Roma often make it into the Champions League.

Every Sunday from September until the end of May it's possible to view a football match at the Stadio Olimpico and for more information on how to get tickets and directions please contact the concierge at Hotel Romulus Rome for help and assistance Sporting Calendar - Rugby 6 Nations, Champions League, Italian Tennis Masters.

• Football Soccer Italian Championship Series from September until end of May. NB the start to theserie A season may finish early whenever the European Football Championships or World Cup are being held.

• Rome Marathon - March every year

• Rugby 6 Nations matches are played from February to April - February Italy v Scotland Rugby at the Flaminio Stadium Rome Tickets may be available from the concierge . Also Italy v England - can the Italians beat the current world champions of Rugby ? plus Italy v France, Italy v Ireland and Italy v Wales

• Italian Tennis Masters - Italian Open May not always held in Rome

• International Show Jumping at Villa Borghese May

• Champions League Football matches: October until December and February until May if Lazio qualify for the later stages - if not we can sit back and watch both AS Roma and SS Lazio compete in the UEFA Cup where they may draw such teams as Glasgow Celtic

Rugby 6 Nations - Accommodation Three Star Hotel Romulus Rome

Rugby 6 Nations takes place in Rome with Italy playing against their opponents in the Flaminio Stadium. Italy's coach is Kirwan who replaced the New Zealander Brad Johnstone who was sacked after a string of results which saw Italy lose 14 straight 6 nations matches.

Things can only get better... if you are coming to Rome for the rugby and are looking for comfortable and cheap accommodation then the Hotel Romulus Rome is the hotel for you! Before the 6 nations rugby tournament starts Italy have an important warm up match at the beginning of next year here in Rome.

http://www.federugby.it

Champions League Football Matches Rome AC Roma

The Champions League is the most prestigious soccer tournament in Europe. Roma are the most flamboyant team in Italy and will take on the cream of Europe's finest football teams. Barcelona, Real Madrid who are you trying to kid.

It promises to be a spectacular tournament so watch this space as details of the forthcoming fixtures are made known... also be sure that you book the Hotel Romulus Rome as your official hotel for AS Roma champions league football matches in Rome. Official Website:

http://www.uefa.com

The Italian Tennis Masters - 2004

The Italian Tennis Masters takes place every May at the Foro Italico Tennis Club on the banks of the Tiber and next to the Olympic Stadium (in fact it is not too far from the Rugby Stadium Flaminio which hosts the Six Nations Tournament featuring Italy against Scotland , England etc. The Italian Masters has taken on greater importance in recent years as it is the largest tournament to be played on a clay surface prior to Roland Garos Paris. Consequently, most of the world's top ranking tennis players take part.

If you would like to view this event then please do not hesitate to contact the Hotel Romulus Rome when organising your accommodation or tickets for the Italian Tennis Masters in Rome.

http://www.masters-series.com/roma

International Show Jumping - Villa Borghese Roma CSIO di Roma a Piazza di Siena Maggio - Hotel Romulus in Rome

International Show Jumping Championships take place in Villa Borghese Rome every May. If you are coming to Rome to witness this spectacular sporting event then be sure to book your room well in advance as May is peak season in the Roman Tourism Calendar and this year's 2004 International Show Jumping Rome will be bigger than ever.

Please do not hesitate to contact Hotel Romulus Rome when organising your accommodation or tickets for the International Show Jumping Rome.

http://www.piazzadisiena.com