KL Tigers Tournament

What an amazing weekend we had in KL! Oliver's second, Luca's first international rugby tournament! Last time I had to leave Luca with friends as Matthew had to work but this time we managed to get away as a family - much much better!!

Our usual shot - leaving Changi Airport:

Last time the hotel the team booked was right in the city which was not bad at all but this time it was right at the airport. Having a very short trip off the plane meant we had some extra time for relaxing! We booked connecting rooms. It was super spacious! 

Our bedroom:

And the kids room:

We arrived on Friday evening after Oliver came back from school. We only had time to have a quick dinner before putting the boys to bed for a super early start the next day. We were up at 5 am, had breakfast and got on a bus to get to the field. Matthew was assistant coach for the Under 7s team. The older boys straight away got into their warm up. 

Luca's team didn't start till later. Well it wasn't actually his team as he belongs to Under 5s. But Under 6s team had a couple of players short so he got to play in Under 6s!! His very first tournament! Luca's teammates were all very friendly to him. Luca couldn't get over the fact he could play in the big boy team plus he suddenly got so many new friends! 

The place had music going and there were little stalls for the players to buy rugby goods and food & drinks. Very good set up. 

It got seriously hot towards midday - poor Ashley had nowhere else to go...

After a game - you gotta have cold ice pops!

Back at the hotel the boys had a ball playing with their friends in the swimming pool - Cooling down from the super rugby day!

The second day - ready for action!

Oliver's team started in 4th place and Luca's 5th. In the end Luca's team won the Plate and Oliver's team was 4th overall.  

So so cute!!

Unfortunately the team had a very tight schedule getting back to the hotel on the bus so we weren't able to stay for the medal presentation. Here is Oliver getting his medal from Coach Jono. 

Very proud Under 7s team:

And here are some little Dragons - Under 6s:

It was such a great trip away. The boys had an amazing time and are now so super keen to play more rugby!!! Well done boys!