Rugby And French
Language & Sports Summer School
At Rugby & French we believe in developing young people's passion for rugby and languages while giving them invaluable skills for life.
Our mission is to help young people develop good habits through sport and build physical and mental resilience.
After 25 years and 1,000s of students, we are convinced our
programme
has a positive impact on boys development both
physical and emotional.
Students develop leadership and life skills through the core values of rugby.
“It was the encouragement, training ,belief and confidence building from Nigel and his coaches in France that changed my son’s mindset so drastically and he now had a real belief that he could be as good as any of his peers and that he had untapped talented as a player.”
— Parent
At Rugby And French We...
Turn off the screens,
Immerse ourselves in nature,
Eat well, and sleep well after days full of
Learning, challenges, competitions, and fun.
Activities Include:
- Lessons in surfing
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Team and character building sessions
- And more
“Over the 20 years I have heard nothing but positive feedback from the boys who have attended the camps”
— Alan MacGinty Principal at Blackrock College
Our Sports Facilities
The programme takes place at a specifically built rugby centre which includes 3 pitches, a weights room, ensuite rooms, a licensed kitchen and medical room, an office, indoor sports hall, sauna and jacuzzi along with the watersports facilities.
The French Curriculum
This type of aural and oral comprehension now accounts for 45% of the state exams. It also builds confidence and this is key in the student wanting to develop.
The Sport Curriculum
The core sport is Rugby. The emphasis is on increasing skill levels, communication and decision making. This combined with fitness work will make the game more enjoyable and the player more effective in a team context. All levels and sizes are catered for.
Food And Culture
Cultural events consist of regular open air street markets, local games, festivals and rugby matches
— Kevin Potts, IRFU