Chepstow RFC: Rugby Tour to the Netherlands

Over Easter weekend, a team from south Wales embarked on a tour to the Netherlands with ultimately one thing in mind; to return champions of the Hilversum Youth International Tournament. Travelling with Aston’s Coaches and accompanied by their driver Dave, this 44-strong group left Chepstow behind and after a quick hop across the channel and short drive the other side, the group arrived in Soest early evening. After a smooth check in into their accommodation, the well-located StayOkay Soest , it was time to settle down for some well-deserved food and an early night ahead of a busy three days. The next morning Chepstow headed to the renowned Amsterdam Arena for their very own guided tour. After experiencing the home ground of AFC Ajax , the group had the remainder of the day to explore the delights of Amsterdam and relax in preparation for a rugby-fuelled Sunday. The Sunday came around and 50 teams from around the world descended on Hilversum Rugby Club for a full day of high-quality rugby and delicious food. The weather may not have been on their side but spirits were still high. Chepstow U13’s had a fantastic run of wins in their pool winning their first two matches 40-0 and 35-0 respectively. An unfortunate loss to Old Whitgiftians (10-20) meant the team needed a final win to be victorious in their age category. The group faced Littleborough RFC in the deciding game, drawing 20-20 which meant that Chepstow RFC finished second in their group overall, narrowly missing out on the title. What an effort! Here is a selection of activities that Chepstow RFC did on their sports tour to the Holland: Tour of Amsterdam arena Participating in famous Hilversum Youth International Tournament Time to explore surrounding area High quality matches Training sessions Improved motivation Developing a sense of adventure Appreciation of other cultures Learning about new places and cultural traditions Establishing a group identity We can help you plan an outstanding pre-season tour. Get in touch and start planning your sports tour today – all our trips are bespoke and you can tailor itineraries to your curriculum needs and budget.