Youth Rugby Tours

Travel, accommodation, team building activities and arrangements at the Tynedale Minis Festival were all excellent. I'd definitely use SHS again!

Stirling County RFC Minis 2025 Tour to Yorkshire & Northumberland

The city, venues, itinerary, clubs, standard of rugby and our SHS chaperones were exceptional throughout and we all had a fantastic weekend. A weekend that will live long in the memory for many years to come.

Caldy RFC (ENG) 2025 Tour to Parma

The strong relationships you’ve built with these clubs were evident throughout the trip, and they made a real difference. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and generosity.

Galway Corinthians (IRE) 2025 Tour to Parma

Our time at Raeburn Place was fantastic and the Oriam was the best thing we've ever done as a team....and may ever do, it was that good.

Morpeth RFC 2025 Tour to Edinburgh

Our tour to Antwerp, Belgium was a fantastic way for our Colts to round off their junior rugby journey.

Chester RUFC (ENG) 2025 Tour to Antwerp

Stirling County RFC Minis 2025 Tour to Yorkshire & Northumberland

Name:Kristian Smith
Role:Tour Leader
Destination:Northumberland
Year:2025

Case Study

Stirling County RFC, one of Scotland's Premier Clubs travelled to South Yorkshire on their Mini Rugby Tour in May 2025, stopping off at the Tynedale RFC Festival on the way home across the border. Initially booking to stay at a Kingswood Centre, their sad insolvency meant a re-jig of Plan A. Never phased to find a solution, Tom re-routed the tour to the excellent PGL Centre in Yorkshire & we were delighted with the result despite the obstacles along the way.

Client Quote

Tom and the Team at Sky High Sports made the process of organising a Tour of 57 kids and 16 adults much more pleasurable than it would've been without their help, all in what turned out to be very trying circumstances out with either our or KHS's control. The Tour we ended up with was excellent and ran almost seamlessly, including the weather. Travel, accommodation, team building activities and arrangements at the Tynedale Minis Festival were all excellent. I'd definitely use SHS again!

Kristian Smith | Tour Leader

Caldy RFC (ENG) 2025 Tour to Parma

Name:Nigel Millington
Role:Tour Leader
Destination:Parma
Year:2025

Case Study

English Championship Club Caldy RFC embarked on two Italian Tours in the Spring of 2025 with Sky High Sports. Their U16 visited Parma, whilst their U17 spent time in the beautiful city of Verona. Given the large touring squad, we arranged A & B fixtures with teams from Rugby Lyons Piacenza, Rugby Colorno, Rugby Formigine & Rugby Modena, giving the tourists a taste of both top-level clubs & brilliant community level organisations. The team also embarked on the brilliant Zebre Parma Rugby Experience at Stadio Lanfranchi, arranged by Zebre GM & ex-Italy second-row George Biagi.

Client Quote

We set out to make memories for all the 46 players, 54 parents including 8 coaches associated with Caldy RFC U15. We achieved that goal and much more. The city, venues, itinerary, host clubs, standard of rugby and our SHS chaperones were exceptional throughout, going above & beyond, and we all had a fantastic weekend. A weekend that will live long in the memory for many years to come. The itinerary worked really well and the timings meant we were never late or rushed. The other activities such as Karting, Wine Tasting and Ferrari museo all worked brilliantly. It was a fantastic experience all round.

Nigel Millington | Tour Lead

Galway Corinthians (IRE) 2025 Tour to Parma

Name:Aisling Burke
Role:Tour Lead
Destination:Parma
Year:2025

Case Study

We have been fortunate to work with Galway Corinthians for many years now, a relationship which started with them hosting our touring sides heading to the West of Ireland. Thankfully that has developed & this was the fourth group we have 'hosted' ourselves in Italy. The feedback from Aisling speaks for itself & we're so pleased to hear the hard work & relationships which go into creating these tours shines through.

Client Quote

Our recent rugby tour to Parma, Italy was an unforgettable experience—filled with top-quality rugby, outstanding hospitality, and lasting memories. The clubs we visited—especially Colorno and coach Riian—made us feel completely at home. The strong relationships you’ve built with these clubs were evident throughout the trip, and they made a real difference.

From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and generosity. The food and hospitality at each club far exceeded our expectations, and we felt genuinely cared for wherever we went.

One of the most heartwarming aspects of the tour was seeing the camaraderie develop between the U12 players from Ireland and Italy. Despite the language barrier, friendships were formed, jerseys were swapped, and the spirit of rugby shone through—it was a joy to witness. The tour was a resounding success.

When I asked the boys what their highlight was, every single one said, without hesitation, “the rugby.” That speaks volumes about the quality of the opposition, the smooth organisation, and the fantastic atmosphere you created. You're doing a brilliant job—thank you for an incredible experience!

Aisling Burke | Tour Lead

Morpeth RFC 2025 Tour to Edinburgh

Name:Angus McBryde
Role:Tour Lead
Destination:Edinburgh
Year:2025

Case Study

We have been fortunate to work with our near-neighbours Morpeth RFC on a number of age-grade tours for well over a decade & always look forward to themtouring.

In 2025, the Northumbrian club took their U14 XV across the Border to Edinburgh.

The team played Linlithgow RFC on the spectacular Indoor Rugby Field at Oriam (the training base for Scottish Rugby), before taking on Edinburgh BATs at Raeburn Place, the historic venue of the first Rugby International (Scotland Vs England in 1871), providing the visitors with an experience of the future & tradition of Scottish Rugby.

Off the field, the ever-popular Highland Games Activity & obligatory sightseeing in the beautiful city completed the tour.

Client Quote

Great experience for all involved. Everything worked really well.

Our time at Raeburn Place was fantastic and the Oriam was the best thing we've ever done as a team....and may ever do, it was that good.

The parents loved the Highland Games, the weather played ball and no-one went missing!

Angus McBryde | Tour Lead

Chester RUFC (ENG) 2025 Tour to Antwerp

Name:Ian Wilson
Role:Director of Youth Rugby
Destination:Antwerp
Year:2025

Case Study

Our longstanding partners at Chester RUFC took their Colts XV to Belgium for an end of season tour having enjoyed a series of successful domestic tours in recent seasons.

Having worked with all ages at the Club, it was great to get the opportunity to provide an International Experience for the team. The feedback from M&J Lead Ian Wilson speaks for itself & we look forward to working with the club for both their own tours & hosting visitors into Cheshire & the North West of England for long into the future.

Client Quote

Our tour to Antwerp, Belgium was a fantastic way for our Colts to round off their junior rugby journey, taking with them great memories, valuable experiences, and long-standing rugby traditions as they move into the next chapter of their playing careers, be that at university, with Chester, or elsewhere. I will definitely recommend this tour to other junior age groups. The game at ASUB Waterloo and their hospitality was a stand-out highlight.

Ian Wilson | Mini & Junior Chair

The Youth Rugby Tour - A Right of Passage

Pro-Coaching Experiences

Edinburgh

@RUGBYTOURS

All Destinations

Tour Locations of the Month

Parma

Barcelona

Edinburgh

Sky High Sports Tour Types