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The under‑16 national squad of the Fédération Monégasque de Rugby (FMR), under the patronage of Princess Charlene of Monaco, will travel to Georgia from 27th October to 1st for a week‑long preparation camp ahead of the Dubai 7s tournament. The 16 young players and six staff members will train at the training centre of the Georgian Rugby Union in Martkopi, a facility recognised for its high‑level infrastructure and elite‑training environment. During the camp the Monegasque side will face four Georgian teams in friendly matches on 29th and 30th October, offering valuable match play ahead of the international sevens event in Dubai at the end of November. Broad sporting and educational focus The programme emphasises not only sport but also team unity and international exposure. Alongside the rugby sessions, the players will engage in a first‑aid training course conducted by the Georgian Red Cross Society in partnership with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. This initiative seeks to raise awareness among the young athletes of life‑saving skills and the values of solidarity, responsibility and civic engagement inherent to sport and championed by Princess Charlène. Strategic stepping stone The Georgia camp marks a further step in the development of Monaco’s youth rugby. After previous international exposure — such as the U16s’ tour of South Africa in 2023 which paired sporting competition with cultural exchange — the Principality is seeking to elevate its standing through overseas preparation and events. The friendly matches in Martkopi will serve as vital preparation ahead of the end‑of‑November Dubai 7s. Stay updated with Monaco Life: sign up for our free newsletter, catch our podcast on Spotify, and follow us across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok Photo credit: Denis Arslanbekov, Unsplash
