Utrecht combines rugby intensity with cultural charm. Home to RC Utrecht and several strong local clubs, the city offers competitive fixtures in a welcoming, passionate environment. Off the field, its canals, the towering Dom, and lively café culture make it perfect for exploring between matches. Compact and well connected, Utrecht is an ideal base for teams seeking both sporting challenge and a taste of Dutch heritage.

Belfast is a rugby hotbed where Ulster Rugby and the Kingspan Stadium take centre stage. Touring sides can expect tough fixtures against proud local clubs, matched with famously generous hospitality. Beyond the pitch, Titanic Belfast, buzzing nightlife, and day trips to the Giant’s Causeway make it a standout destination. Affordable, welcoming, and full of character, Belfast is a city where rugby, culture, and camaraderie go hand in hand.

Verona has surged to the top. Its Payanini Centre is world-class, partnered with elite rugby infrastructure and local charm. Beyond the pitch, the city offers wine regions, canal walks, and a dramatic Italian cultural backdrop that’s hard to beat.

Nestled near the Welsh border, Chester blends historic charm with excellent rugby foundations. Tour groups can enjoy relaxed Welsh border culture, play against local Cheshire clubs, and easily jump to nearby Premiership centres like Sale or Manchester to round out the experience.

Portugal’s capital is fast becoming rugby’s Iberian hub. With strong clubs like CDUL, competitive fixtures, and year-round sunshine, Lisbon gives touring squads a lively cultural backdrop and quality opposition under its Atlantic glow.

Newcastle now pulses with rugby again under the Red Bulls banner. With grassroots clubs across Northumberland and a fierce crowd at Kingston Park, it’s a city that delivers intensity, character, and real touring spirit — plus vibrant nightlife and riverside flare.

There is no other city like it. Golden Beaches, the Gothic Quarter, vast Plazas, a sporting powerhouse & magnificent year-round weather, Barcelona is a treat to visit for a tour. Spanish Rugby is on a persistent and consistent upwards curve & it is evident nowhere more than Barcelona and Catalonia. The clubs are a thriving hub of activity & the standard of the game at youth level in particular is exceptional, almost as good as their 'Tercer Tiempo' after match Third-Half culture. One of the best-served cities to fly to from the UK, this one will take some beating on a committee table full of options.

Antwerp gives you a two-for-one rugby opportunity. Play in Belgium, but with the Netherlands right on your doorstep, add Dutch fixtures. Gothic architecture, strong club tradition, and cross-border competition make it a smart, dynamic tour base.

A long-standing classic. Edinburgh brings historic stadiums, iconic Scottish rugby culture, and access to some of the oldest clubs in the world. Add castle walks, Scottish traditions, and fierce, cold-air matches — it never loses its edge.

At number one, Parma reigns supreme. Home to Zebre Parma and the Cittadella del Rugby, this destination offers elite training, pro fixtures, and a gastronomic feast (prosciutto, parmesan, balsamic) that defines Italian touring. Balanced, intense, unforgettable — Parma is the ultimate 2026 pick.