Rugby Study Abroad Programme

The Rugby Study Abroad Programme offers male and female rugby players of all levels the opportunity to undertake their academic studies at UL whilst being an active member of UL Bohemian RFC.

Programme Highlights

• Enrolment at the University of Limerick for one or two semesters, starting at the beginning of September.
• A full time course load (15 credits per semester) awarded to your home degree
• Comprehensive and flexible courses-choose courses from across our four faculties.
• Recreational playing membership for UL Bohemian's RFC and free UL Bohemian's playing uniform
• Free tickets to two Munster Heineken Cup matches and one International match
• Membership of world class "ARENA" Sports facilities
• Field trips
• Lifelong friendships and contacts
• The Rugby study abroad brochure is available here

UL Bohemian
Rugby has been strong in Limerick, Ireland, from the foundation of the sport, with Garryowen and Young Munster among the oldest senior clubs in Ireland. UL Bohemian RFC joined the senior ranks in the early 1920s, to be followed a generation later by Shannon and Old Crescent. Students can attend All Ireland League, European Cup, Celtic League and international fixtures during their stay in Limerick. Further detail about UL Bohemian can be found at www.ulbohs.com

Rugby in Limerick
The strength of Limerick rugby can be gauged from the fact that the three First Division clubs in the city have been in the top 5 of the All Ireland League in recent seasons. Visiting teams come to Limerick with foreboding and in particular to Thomond Park, the formidable home of Munster (http://www.munsterrugby.ie/), and also of Shannon and UL Bohemian RFCs.

In spite of Munster drawing many of their stars for the European Rugby Cup and Celtic League competitions, the Limerick clubs are thriving and games between them remain extremely competitive. Participants in the UL Rugby & Study Abroad Program will have opportunities to experience much of this activity for themselves and to attend Limerick is definitely one of the premier destinations in the world for any young man or woman wishing to develop as a player.

Rugby Study Abroad Application Form

Entry Requirements
Students must have completed at least one year of their undergraduate studies at a recognised University with a minimum Cum GPA of 2.9
No prior knowledge of rugby is required.
Established rugby players may have the opportunity to play Irish Intervarsity Rugby with the UL men's or women's teams.
Elite players: There are additional opportunities for elite players in the UL Bohemian Rugby Academy.

or contact:
Tel: +353-61-202338

Fax:+353-61-213062

Email: study.abroad@ul.ie