Rydal Penrhos School enjoy a successful rugby tour to Portugal

Portugal Rugby’s 25th ranked position in the World Rugby rankings may not raise many eyebrows amongst the global rugby audience but their consistency in being competitive in matches is duly recognised by opposition coaches.

With flair, speed and a decent offloading game – refined on consistently impressive fields and 4G surfaces – Los Lobos (The Wolves) are known predators inside anyone’s 22 and not lacking in bravery or heart. With 32 feeder clubs in Lisbon alone it’s little wonder that their junior leagues are producing such prodigious talent of late.

World Rugby funding provides the building blocks for high-performance facilities that play host to many international touring teams’ fixtures. The almost constant sunshine, rolling surf and picturesque city centre are additional reasons Lisbon is catching so many schools’ eyes for their seasonal rugby tours.

Allen Boyd, Rydal Penrhos School’s Director of Sport, is a huge fan and travelled with us recently with his U17’s.

With less tourists than their Mediterranean neighbours, and a more boutique feel, school teams embarking on a rugby tour to Portugal are continually tested by the club sides who are as eager to learn from their opponents as much as taking a famous winning scalp. Expect tough 80-minute encounters, great preparation and match facilities completed with a traditionally warm post-match hospitality.

Enquire Now: School rugby tours to Portugal are available from several regional UK airports including Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Manchester from as low as £512.00 per person. Contact us for a bespoke quotation for your next rugby tour or call 0333 111122 to speak to our experienced team, or email unexpected@msgtours.com.