Rugby trials in Portugal
Future Elite Sports have linked up with clubs from the Portuguese Rugby Federation to offer talented players in the UK the chance to fulfil their potential and play full time rugby in Portugal.
You will have the opportunity to train with internationally qualified coaches in the top rugby training facility in Lisbon, Portugal. You will train twice a day over a five day period. At the end of the week, scouts from all three Portuguese Rugby Union Divisions (CN Honra/Super Bock, Campeonato Nacional de Rugby I Divisão, Campeonato Nacional de Rugby II Divisão) will be present as you showcase your skills in two competitive trial matches.
The popularity of rugby in Portugal is growing. It recently hosted the World Rugby U20 Trophy which attracted huge media attention and new spectators to the game.
What to expect from Portuguese rugby trials
- 4 days of world class coaching from internationally qualified coaches.
- Play and stay in one of Europe's top rugby training centres.
- A full training schedule including rugby sessions, weight sessions and tactical analysis.
- Experience playing in the Portuguese sun and train with international coaches.
- Develop your skills and understand how European rugby union is played.
- Meet other players from across the UK who share the same ambitions as you.
- Impress a scout and earn the chance to play rugby full-time.
The rugby trial package
- Transfer to and from Lisbon Portela Airport.
- 4 night stay at Portugal's premier elite rugby training facility.
- Fully catered breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet.
- Use of all facilities including ice therapy room and gym.
- 2 bespoke training sessions per day with international coaches.
- 2 trial matches
Portuguese rugby trial dates
All rugby trials are held during the summer. This is to ensure that scouts from across the divisions are able to attend the trial matches and therefore give you the best chance to impress.
The next trial dates are:
15/09/16 - 18/09/16
In all cases, a Rugby CV will be required.
However there are only limited spaces available so APPLY NOW and make your dream a reality.
