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Académica starts preparation for new season with Rui Carvoeira in charge

Notícias de Coimbra2 September 2026 at 17:39

The Académica took the first step in preparing for the new season, with the men's senior rugby team starting training under the command of Rui Carvoeira. The start of pre-season marks the players' return to training after the break period.

Rui Carvoeira assumes command of the team as head coach. His leadership comes at a time of renewal for the club, which seeks to improve the results obtained in the previous season.

The men's senior rugby team is the protagonist of this initial phase of preparation. The players started the first training sessions with the aim of recovering physical fitness and preparing for the challenges ahead in the new edition of the championship.

The club from Coimbra thus maintains its focus on the development of the rugby modality, hoping that timely preparation will allow the team to arrive in better conditions for the official competition.

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