2023-1 - Flipbook - Page 68
A walk from Prague Castle, over the Charles Bridge & into the Old Town Square has to
be one of the most magniocent strolls anywhere in Europe. Whether you9re a
seasoned tourist or a TikTok addict it certainly catches the attention.
Some may raise an eyebrow to the
inclusion of Prague in our Youth Tour
brochure. The city is as synonymous
with the end-of-season senior tour as
Dublin & Amsterdam.
However, it is through the blearyeyed ex-pat innuence that our game
is growing at an alarming rate in the
city.
Rugby in the Czech Republic is
strong
and
proud,
especially
amongst kids who now have the
beneot of coaching that the previous
generation did not.
The Czech national side sit just
outside the top 30 in the World
Rankings and the country boasts 34
clubs and over 11,000 players.
The highlight of the local youth
rugby calendar is the excellent
Prague Youth Tournament which is
staged during the Easter holidays
each year. Teams from across
Central Europe descend on the city
and compete at the excellent Rugby
Club Říčany, a short drive from
Prague.
Built on the Vltava River, Prague is a
beautiful city centred on two large
squares; Wenceslas Square and the
Old Town Square. There is a lot more
to the city than Stag Parties and 10p
Beers. A worthy left-oeld choice.
The 2023 Prague Youth Rugby
Festival...
DATE TBA
U8, U10, U12 & U14
DATE TBS
U8, U10, U12 & U14
In previous years, entrants included
teams from Germany, Austria,
Lithuania, Poland, Moldova, Romania
& Czech Republic.
Where else would you get such a
unique experience?
Above Left: Prague is a magniocently
beautiful city. There are a umber of
roof-top restaurants where you can
take in a sunset skyline view like this.
Above Right: The pristine playing
surface at Rugby Club Říčany.
Below Left: The Prague Youth Rugby
Festival is a magniocent event with
entrants from across Europe.
Below Right: The Charles Bridge, the
indominable structure spanning the
Vltava River to the Old Town in
Prague.
