• Name:Peter Baggetta
• Role:Head Coach
• Destination:Italy
• Year:2025

Case Study

Gonzaga are a powerhouse of High School Rugby in the United States. Back to back National Champions in 2023 and 2024, we have been delighted that they have chosen Sky High Sports as their Tour Operator for their Tours to France, Argentina & now Italy. The School travel with three teams, two at U18 and one at U16 as well as a brilliant band of Parent Supporters. The remit of the tour is clear - travel to prepare for their National Championship campaigns, embrace new Rugby Cultures, thrive in new envionments and experience off-the-track destinations. 

The Tour started in Verona, with some time spent at the magnificent Payanini Centre, the state-of-the-art home of Rugby Verona. An intense training programme, including a coaching clinic with 1st XV players from Benetton Treviso, front loaded the tour ahead of games at Rugby Colorno & Rugby Rovigo, two icons of Italian Rugby. A Pro-Experience at Zebre Rugby Parma gave the team an insight into the life of a Pro Player, providing incredible learning opportunities to take back home. 

Alongside the Players Tour, the Parents enjoyed the finer things Italy has to offer. A Cruise on Lake Garda, Wine Tasting in Valpolicella, a Prosciutto & Parmegiano experience in Parma, sightseeing in Venice & some phenomenal restaurants provided plenty of La Dolce Vita between the Rugby Matches. 

Off the field, the team experienced some awesome White Water Rafting in the Dolomites, Paintball near Parma & time in Venice alongside their Parents.

We look forward to working with Peter & the Gonzaga group for many years to come. 

• Name:Marny Mazzarella
• Role:Tour Manager
• Destination:Seville & Madrid
• Year:2025

Case Study

The Ohio University have a long track record of touring to more 'traditional' destinations, with Ireland in particular featuring heavily on their touring CV's. On this, their first Tour with Sky High Sports, we were delighted that they wanted to spread their wings and try a new destination.

We have fought against older and seemingly more experienced Tour Operators who roll-out one-size-fits-all itineraries since day one & to have the opportunity to show Bowling Green how good touring can be demonstrated this in spades. 

The Tour focused on Madrid & Seville, two classic cities in Spain. The visitors played three games, two in Madrid with Club and Collegiate opposition, before concluding with a game in Seville against a team selected especially as part of the 25th anniversay celebrations of the foundation of the Rugby Veteranos Society in Seville. The team was made up of sons-of the players who founded this important club in the Seville Rugby Community, a really nice touch. 

Elsewhere on the tour, the team partook in the exceptional Market-Themed Tapas Tour of Madrid, spent time in the beautiful city of Toledo, took in a Flamenco Show in Seville, visited the timeless Real Alcazar & had some team-dinners at some wonderful restaurants along the way. 

Discussions are already underway for the next tour & we look forward to sharing new & exciting experiences with the team. 

• Name:Christian Miller
• Role:Head Coach
• Destination:Scotland
• Year:2025

Case Study

Holy Trinity Catholic High School from Brantford, Ontario departed Canada at the start of their spring season for a tour into Scotland.

The Tour started with tickets to Scotland Vs Wales at Murrayfield in the Six Nations. Whether you're a seasoned match-goer or a first timer, there is nothing like hearing the Lone Piper on the Murrayfield Roof playing Flower of Scotland before the stadium erupts. 

Game one was at Goldenacre, the famous home of Heriots Rugby Club in Edinburgh. The team also played at the beautiful Oban Lorne RFC and the famous Strathallen School. 

The team had a coaching clinic with Hamish Watson at Edinburgh Accies, partook in Team Building Activities in the Scottish Highlands & spent time in Oban and Stirling before returning home. 

We were delighted with the Tour, both on and off the field.

• Name:Craig Wilson
• Role:Head Coach
• Destination:Ireand & Scotland
• Year:2023

Case Study

In 2023, The Men's & Women's Rugby Teams from Yale University both travelled to Europe with Sky High Sports. The Women's XV Toured to France & the Men's XV travelled to Ireland and Scotland. 

The Ireland leg of the Men's Tour centred on St Patrick's weekend & across the water into Scotland, the undoubted highlight was a day in St Andrews, culminating in a match between the two World-Class Educational establishments which went to the wire. 

In Paris, the Women's XV took in the France Vs Wales game in the Men's Six Nations at the Stade de France after a few days on the south coast in Marseille.

• Name:Justin Huntley
• Role:Head Coach
• Destination:Barcelona & Madrid
• Year:2024

Case Study

We were delighted to host the Penn State Rugby Team in Spain in March 2024. The tourists played out a tight encounter at the National Rugby Stadium in Madrid against Cisneros Rugby, before signing off with an even closer game at Sant Cugat Rugby near Barcelona. Other highlights included:

🏉 - Rugby Coaching with Local Children
⛴️ - Catamaran Cruise on the Barcelona Coastline
🥘 - Tapas Tour & Market Experience in Madrid
⚽️ - Tickets to Atletico Madrid Vs Real Betis in La Liga

Great tourists & we were privileged to show them across Spain.