READING'S Broad Street Mall will welcome representatives of the London Irish Rugby Club to the centre for FREE family fun, this February half term.

The London Irish Rugby Club will be in Central Square within the centre on Friday, February 21, from 10am until 2pm, ahead of their big St. Patrick’s Day match at the Madjeski Stadium.

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Players will be on site to meet and greet fans and the London Irish community coaching team will be running rugby skills workshops and tag games for children throughout the event.

Little ones can also enjoy some rugby-themed arts and crafts.

There will also be the chance to pose for a selfie with the Championship Cup and meet ‘Digger’ the London Irish team mascot.

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Plus, the chance to win a mini break to Ireland and London Irish St. Patrick’s Day Party game tickets.

Nicola Williamson, Centre Manager at Broad St. Mall said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the team from London Irish to the centre this half term.

"Their big St. Patrick’s Day game always creates quite a buzz in the town so it’s the perfect chance for fans to get behind them, as well as enjoying a host of FREE rugby-themed fun!”