If you are looking to play rugby abroad as part of a gap year sports programme, join one of Real Sport Experience's rugby academy programmes.
Playing rugby abroad is a great opportunity to learn about the worldwide game and to develop your skills in a different rugby-playing environment.
Real Sport Experience's Rugby Academy Programmes are excellent opportunities to play rugby abroad. We have academies in South Africa and New Zealand, 2 of the world's leading rugby nations. Both offer excellent opportunities to play rugby abroad and provide world-class rugby coaching. However, each of the rugby academies offers a unique experience.
If you opt for rugby training in New Zealand, you will play alongside some of the top Maori Development players in the whole of New Zealand. In South Africa, you will train in Cape Town at one of the leading rugby clubs in the whole of South Africa.
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If you’re looking to play rugby abroad, then there are few places that surpass South Africa as the ultimate rugby destination. With first class facilities this is quite possibly the best place to train and play rugby anywhere in the world.
Coach young, enthusiastic rugby players in the townships surrounding Port Elizabeth and experience the passion of South African rugby. The players you coach could form the next generation of Springboks and you will also have plenty of time to play rugby against local club teams yourself.
Choose the 14 week placement which includes accommodation and meals during the 2010 Football World Cup!
Improve your individual and team performances. Experienced coaches, innovative training techniques and a dedicated academy in the home of the All Blacks make it the ideal gap year for any rugby fan!