6 Learn English & Rugby in Cork

The courses offer a combination of language tuition in the mornings with rugby and cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings. During the afternoon rugby training sessions the English learnt in the classroom will be reinforced on the rugby pitch with the English speaking professional coaches. The coaching will focus on all aspects of the game and may include tackling, taking the ball into contact, ball handling skills and performing skills under pressure. The coaching methods will depend on the age of the students. Students will also participate in fixtures with Irish teams. Three evening activities per week are also included along with a full day excursion to a venue outside Cork every Saturday. The programme includes: - Full-Board Accommodation with a Host Family / Residence - 25 hours of Rugby Training with Munster Club - Meet Munster Players - Tour of Thomond Park Stadium - Weekly Assessment by Teachers - End of Course Diploma - Transfers to and from Cork Airport / Ferry port (with Host Family). The English + Rugby Programme is an exclusive partnership with Munster Rugby and combines English language classes with rugby sessions from Munster’s professional academy coaches. Munster is one of the world’s leading professional rugby clubs with famous players such as Ronan O’Gara, Paul O’Connell and Conor Murray. This programme is for those looking to improve their tactical and technical knowledge of the game, as well as have fun with students from all over the world who love the game of Rugby.