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GYC1916 - Play Rugby overseas! Country: Australia Cost: £4195.00 Please note: The cost of this placement is from £4195 - £5095 dependant on duration. Prices does not include flight, insurance or kit. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, food, kit or visas    Duration: 7 months Company Rep Nearby: All 0845 344 7601 or

 

	This placement would suit... Rugby players with a passion for travel! Does your professional ambition or your social life revolve around the oval ball? And do you dream of being totally independent, free to live it up with people like yourself on the other side of the world? Well, if you’ve found yourself answering yes to any of these questions, then listen in: Sport Lived can offer you an amazing opportunity to spend 6 months in Australia or New Zealand, where you can play for a specially selected rugby union club and experience a vibrant new social life! Regardless of your ability, the Sport Lived rugby union programmes offer a unique opportunity to sample an unforgettable experience where you can play your favourite sport in one of the great cities of the Southern hemisphere. Sport Lived can arrange for you to play rugby in six superb cities. In Australia you have the choice of Sydney, Brisbane and Perth and in New Zealand you have the choice of Christchurch, Auckland or Wellington. In each city we have handpicked the best rugby clubs that have brilliant coaching and facilities. Clubs in both Australia and New Zealand have lots of teams and organise an array of great social events throughout the season which are not to be missed! Most clubs have U19, colts (U21) and senior teams, thus providing Sport Lived participants with a wonderful opportunity to play, train and socialise with people of a similar age. Some of our top clubs also have Super 14 and international players providing you with a brilliant chance to learn from some of the best players in the game. Many of the clubs we have affiliations with also have junior sides, giving you an opportunity to undertake coaching work. This can be extremely rewarding for players looking to develop teamwork, leadership and organisational skills - a welcome addition to any CV. As well as this, coaching is fun and a great chance to meet new people and integrate into your club environment. A key element of the Sport Lived experience is the opportunity to live alongside other sport enthusiasts who are undertaking our programmes. We offer fully furnished apartments and houses that are in central locations, close to both the city and clubs. They will be shared with other participants, ensuring you have lots of friends with whom you can explore your new environment. Most bills are included in the price, so you need not worry about budgeting for any unexpected costs. We also provide mentors who act as guides and useful points of contact should people have any worries or require assistance whilst abroad. Take a break from the norm and do something truly individual with your time out; apply today for a fresh new challenge and see where Sport Lived can take you on your ultimate year away! 0845 344 7601 Sport Lived provides young people with the opportunity to play and coach sport in Australia and New Zealand. We arrange for young people to play a wide range of sports with clubs in Australia and New Zealand including cricket, hockey, rugby, football and netball. Individuals can also attend our rugby, cricket, golf and tennis academies where they will have access to world class coaching and facilities. We also arrange for people to coach sport in schools in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. For all of our programmes we arrange fully furnished accommodation for participants to share providing individuals with an exciting opportunity to have loads of fun playing and coaching sport overseas with other young people.