Study Abroad Program in Ireland – Rugby Option

1. 6 afternoons of rugby,conducted in English (see details below)
2. Two afternoons of varied recreational activities per week, conducted in English, such as (depending on the location):
   –Sports: tennis, swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, badminton, etc.
   –Cultural tours: Trinity College in Dublin, the Wicklow Mountains, etc.
3. 1-day excursion: Dublin, Carlow, or Glendalough, etc.

Rugby Option: Details

1. 6 two-hour sessions, in the afternoon
2. A program suitable for both beginnersandexperienced players
3. Training sessions in English led by an experienced coach at a well-known local rugby club
4. Over the course of the sessions, you will focus on aspects such as:

   1. Individual technique and understanding of one's role within the team

   2. Tactics: offensive and defensive organization, field management, attacking, support, decision-making, reading the game

   3. Drills by position: forwards, three-quarters, halfbacks, fullbacks

   4. Targeted drills: short and long passes, receiving, safe tackles, rucks and mauls, kicking, coordination, and agility

5. To top it all off, the coach can introduce game scenarios, challenges, and mini-gamesto put these skills into practice and build team spirit.

See also the "Courses and Activities in Ireland" program, or "Courses and Activities – Fun and Adventure Option in Ireland," or " Courses and Activities – Horseback Riding Option in Ireland"