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Following on from the success of last year's end of season tour to Barcelona the Mini Rugby Section is on the move again... This year it is an exciting trip to Biarritz in the South of France with Nigel Osborne (Assistant Coach to the 1st XV). The tour will be from May 9th to 11th and the itinerary for the proposed trip for 9's, 10's, 11's and 12's is:
| May 9th | Aer Lingus flight to Bordeaux. Arrive 1615hrs local time | | | Transfer to Biarritz for the Top 14 game, Biarritz vs. Clermont | | | Dinner in the Biarritz supporters club after the game | | | Transfer to Soustons for accommodation | | | | | May 10th | Following breakfast, rugby matches will take place with local teams | | | Lunch | | | Afternoon activity to be confirmed | | | Dinner followed by an evening in Biarritz | | | | | May 11th | Breakfast followed by an activity such as surfing, sailing or rugby skills | | | Lunch followed by transfer to airport | | | Aer Lingus flight from Bordeaux to Dublin. Arrive 1740hrs local time |
How to book: Book your flights with Aer Lingus (as per the below schedule) and then email Ben Kealy at
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with confirmation of your flight and numbers travelling. There is the alternative of flying to Bilbao on Thursday, May 8th, and back from Bordeaux on the Sunday. Accommodation is Soustons will be €35 per head and once you have booked your flights please email Ben so that he can confirm accommodation. Visit www.rugbyandfrench.com for more information, it is on a sports campus which accommodates for large groups and families. Other extras, of course, such as the bus transfers and activities will be priced separately over the coming weeks but they will be similar to last years trip and depends on the numbers travelling. Should any parents which to add any sponsorship towards the tour it would be gratefully appreciated to cover some gear and bags - like last year. Yours in Sport, Ben  |