Long Haul Tours (10-14 days)

You don't fly halfway around the world for a quick weekend away. Long Haul Tours give teams the chance to fully immerse themselves in a destination and experience rugby in some of its most iconic settings.

Long Haul Tours (10-14 days)

The Experiences That Stay With You

Long Haul Tours are about far more than just the rugby. They're about experiencing the game in countries where rugby sits at the heart of everyday life. With 10–14 days available, teams have the time to play multiple fixtures, work with local coaches and immerse themselves in some of the world's most famous rugby environments. Whether it's listening to your first haka in New Zealand, training beneath Table Mountain in South Africa, walking through Twickenham or sharing a post-match meal with a club on the other side of the world, these are the moments that make rugby touring so special. Add in the opportunity to visit multiple cities and regions along the way, and it's easy to see why these tours are often the highlight of a player's rugby journey.

Why choose a long tour?

The Rugby

One of the biggest advantages of a Long Haul Tour is the variety of rugby on offer. With time to travel between different cities and regions, teams can take on a range of opposition, experience different playing styles and see how the game is approached in different parts of the world. The additional time also creates opportunities for training sessions, professional coaching clinics and visits to some of rugby's most iconic clubs, schools and stadiums. Rather than experiencing just one side of a country's rugby culture, Long Haul Tours allow teams to immerse themselves in the game and gain a genuine insight into what makes each rugby nation unique.

The Experiences

A 10–14 day tour gives teams the chance to experience everything that makes rugby touring so special. With more time available, there's no need to rush from one place to the next. Teams can settle into a destination, explore different cities and regions, immerse themselves in the local culture and build a tour that goes far beyond the rugby itself. One day might be spent exploring Cape Town, the next travelling through the South African countryside. In New Zealand, you could find yourself moving from Auckland to Rotorua and on to Wellington, experiencing different communities and rugby environments along the way. In the UK, a tour might take in Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Dublin, allowing teams to experience the unique rugby traditions of each nation. The shared experiences, time spent together and memories created along the way are often just as valuable as anything that happens on the pitch, making Long Haul Tours the trips players and coaches remember for years to come.

The Team Experience

Ask anyone what they remember most about a rugby tour and it's rarely the scoreline. Long Haul Tours give teams the chance to spend meaningful time together, whether that's travelling between destinations, sharing new experiences or simply enjoying life on the road as a group. The extra time away helps build friendships, strengthen team culture and bring players together in a way that's difficult to replicate during a normal season. From first-time tourists to seasoned veterans, everyone returns home with a collection of stories, memories and shared experiences that become part of the team's identity for years to come.

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