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Senior Rugby Tour to Italy: Lightwater RFC

A rugby tour to the beautiful coastal region of Rimini

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Senior Rugby Tour to Italy: Lightwater RFC

Lightwater RFC took a 3 night rugby tour over to Rimini, a coastal area of Italy renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife.  

The team assembled at Gatwick airport on a Thursday morning for a flight over to Bologna. After the short flight the team boarded their coach and made their way to the hotel, and a chance to chill out before their first tour fixture.

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They faced off against local club Rugby Forli. This was a great game with Lightwater loosing by a single try. After the match they enjoyed a good social with their opposition.

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They had Friday free to explore the local area, before a match in the afternoon. Rimini has a stunning 10 mile stretch of beach to enjoy, which is dotted with bars and restaurants. The team enjoyed a couple of these before their match (and think it is why they came back to the UK without a win).

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Their coach picked them up and took them to their second match against ASD Rugby Fano. This was another great encounter but, as mentioned above, the team suffered another loss.

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But the hospitality and beers after the match more then made up for this, before the team headed off to explore Rimini’s numerous bars and clubs.

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The next day was free to shake off those hangovers and get a full day of sightseeing in. The city does have some fantastic historical sites to see.

Ponte Di Tiberio Rimini

We recommend checking out the Piazza Tre Martiri, a small square in the heart of the town that has a number of lovely bars and restaurants. 

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The team flew home the following day after what we hope was a brilliant tour!

Lightwater RFC: Rugby Tour to Rimini Highlights!

The rugby tour to Italy went very well and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, with some very memorably moments:

  • Two very competitive rugby matches
  • Great hospitality and social after the games
  • Amazing beaches
  • Great bars and nightlife.

If this is a tour that appeals to you and your rugby club, please contact us through our online enquiry form and we will happily provide you with the information you need.  

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Testimonials

  • The two host clubs were really good and I would recommend them to other touring teams. We had competitive games and a good social after both the games.

    Lightwater RFC rugby tour to Italy

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