Eastside Banshees Rugby Club

(1/2) As everyone arrives home there is much to be thankful for from this Portugal tour.

We played some great rugby. We had old boys suit up after years of retirement. We had many tour debuts. We met some wonderful teams. And we did all while on the beers.

Thank you to the following clubs:
C.F. Os Belenenses ( )
Associação Académica de Coimbra ( )
Moita Rugby Clube da Bairrada (

You were all so incredibly welcoming and fun, not to mention great at rugby. Many of us are still finding bruises.
*In hindsight we should not have taught you to boat race – turns out you’re great at that as well.

Thank you to the Old Boys that made the journey and suited up, your expertise is invaluable, and I know Perry was chuffed to have someone to smoke ci**rs with.

Thank you to the coaches ( + ) who took time out of their trip to get us prepared to play and showed your unflinching will during Kangaroo Court.

Thank you to the Banshee Babes. They are more than just the greatest supporters; they are part of the team. Thank you for hauling waters up the slopes of Lisbon, for allowing us to play, and overall putting up with us.

Thank you to Sky High Sports Rugby Tours ( ) for schlepping us across the country. And to our dearest Tom (.mccallum25 ) tour would not be the same without you

Photos courtesy of the wonderful photographer: .pt