U11 boys on tour with Leinster Rugby.
On October 4th our U11 boys went on tour to Benetton Rugby. Leaving on Friday, the boys travelled to Italy on the same flight as the Leinster Rugby team, whose players were more than obliging, signing balls and jerseys and taking photographs with our young players. They answered questions and chatted with the boys as they waited for their flight. Not long after arriving on Friday night the boys found match referee Craig Evans and had a few words with him, making sure he knew they’d be watching him closely.
On Saturday, the boys played their Benetton Rugby counterparts in a friendly game in La Ghirada – Città dello Sport with some fantastic rugby on show. Stuart Gethings made a presentation to Benetton on behalf of the travelling party and the club.
The boys then headed to see the Leinster men take on Benetton Rugby, where they were mascots for the game waving the players onto the field. They were treated to a comprehensive Leinster win, 35-5.The support the boys gave was acknowledged by Leinster head coach, Leo Cullen and Leinster captain, Caelan Doris.
The weekend was a great success and something we are sure all the boys will remember when they are playing senior rugby.The boys represented the club and their families fantastically. Touring is a big part of rugby and this will surely be the first of many tours for the boys in the rugby careers.
Thanks to the coaches and parents who made the weekend such a success and enjoyable experience for the boys.
