Coleg Gwent: Rugby Tour to Australia

Mark Gardner

Rugby Sports Tour to Australia

Sports Tour Overview

Coleg Gwent’s biennial touring tradition continued in July with a 4-game, 19-day rugby tour to Australia.

Commencing on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, the tourists warmed up with bespoke on-site training sessions, a beach BBQ and a visit to Australia Zoo after their tour opening victory against St Andrew’s Anglican College.

Luck was on the tourists’ side as dates for rugby league’s State of Origin series coincided with their stay in Brisbane.  Watching Queensland v New South Wales battle it out gave the players an opportunity to watch live sport in a second rugby code, a feat repeated in Sydney with a Waratahs Super Rugby fixture.

A short R&R stop in Surfers Paradise was followed by an energetic leg in Sydney, billeting and playing against Waverley College.  A tight encounter saw the Welsh U18 tourists progress with two wins from two games, although tough encounters in Canberra and Melbourne levelled the aggregate.

Travelling between Sydney and Melbourne via coach presented the players with an opportunity to take in the International Cricket Hall of Fame at the Don Bradman Oval in Bowral.  The players saw the very best of Canberra and Melbourne, including a tour of the famous MCG prior to heading back to British shores.

Sports Tour Highlights

Here is a selection of activities that <School/Club Name> did on their sports tour to <Destination>:

Our top picks ✅

  • Surfing lessons✅
  • Watching live State of Origin rugby league action
  • Team BBQ✅
  • 4 x competitive matches✅
  • Visiting Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast
  • Exploring the Bradman Museum, Bowral
  • Touring the MCG & Australian Sports Museum
  • Thunder JetBoating in Sydney✅
  • Billeting with host families

Gallery

  • Brisbane
  • Coleg Gwent on rugby tour to Australia
  • 202348B.tif.ncs
  • Coleg Gwent Rugby Team Group Shot in Australia

Sports Tour Benefits

  • Setting and achieving team goals✅
  • Establishing a group identity✅
  • New places and expanded horizons✅
  • Appreciation of alternative cultures✅
  • Stretching personal comfort zone✅
  • Testing your game plan against international opposition ✅

View our other case studies here

Rydal Penrhos: Rugby Tour to Japan

REME Rugby: Tour to New Zealand

Rumney RFC: Tour to Texas

 

Booking a Rugby Tour to Australia

We can help you plan an outstanding Rugby 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.  Click here to view our selection of Case Studies to inspire you on your next overseas rugby tour.

    Your name *

    Your School/ Team/ Group

    Your email *

    Your phone number *

    Do any passengers consider themselves to have a disability? *

    YesNoPrefer not to say

    Group Size *

    What else do you want to tell us (destination, duration, special requirements, reasons for the tour, learning objectives etc)? *

    How did you find out about us?*

    I understand by submitting this information to MSG Tours that I am agreeing to their Privacy Policy. MSG Tours may share this data with carefully selected third parties (airlines, hotels, restaurants) in order to complete your tour booking.

      I Agree to MSG Tours Privacy Policy*

      Tick this box if you would like MSG Tours to send you relevant news and offers regarding tours we think you may be interested in.

    [recaptcha]

    Let's Talk.

    To find out more, call us on 03333 110335 or email info@msgtours.com

    Enquire
     

    Let’s talk.

     

    Let’s talk.

    Get in Touch to find out more

    Enquire here

    03333110335