Why choose an Edwin Doran rugby tour?
As the first company to specialise in school and group rugby tours, no one knows the game, or the global rugby landscape, better than we do.
With our unrivalled contacts, decades of expertise and deep understanding of the rugby mindset, we deliver:
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Club Rugby Tour to France
Take your team to the Land of wine, cheese, and rugby devotion! French rugby is a benchmark for passion, flair and pace, join us on an unforgettable club rugby tour to France.
Club Rugby Tour to Italy
Your team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather and competitive fixtures on a club rugby tour to Italy, a country that has fully embraced the world of rugby.
Club Rugby Tour to Portugal
Your rugby team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather, competitive fixtures and superb sightseeing, rest and relaxation on a club rugby tour to Portugal.
Club Rugby Tour to South Africa
Rugby is like a religion in this warm, friendly nation of rugged natural beauty, so get your squad together and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime club rugby tour to South Africa.
Club Rugby Tour to the Netherlands
Embark on a club rugby tour to the Netherlands and enjoy great sports camaraderie, superb sightseeing and warm hospitality.
Club Rugby Tour to the UK
Visit the birthplace of rugby and enjoy great opportunities for professional coaching on a club rugby tour to the UK.
Football, Rugby & Hockey Tour to Belgium
Join an Edwin Doran hockey, football or rugby tour to Belgium, a nation passionate about sports where the picturesque city of Antwerp will be your perfect backdrop to experience the best of this fascinating country.
Hilversum International Youth Rugby Festival
Enter your teams to compete in one of Europe’s most diverse youth rugby tournaments in the Hilversum International Youth Rugby Festival in the Netherlands.
Lisbon 7s Rugby Tour
Enjoy the beautiful city of Lisbon, a wide array of fun activities and a weekend of elite junior rugby with a prestigious two-day tournament featuring teams from around the world on our Lisbon 7s Rugby tour for schools.
MasterClass Football Tours to Lake Garda
With stunning scenery and Italy’s legendary footballing passion, experience unforgettable adventures on and off the pitch on our football tours to Lake Garda.
MasterClass Spain Sports Events
Test your skills in the sunshine alongside exciting excursions at our MasterClass Spain sports event, in Salou. From competing on the pitch to relaxing on a sandy beach, Spain has you covered!
Military Rugby Tour to South Africa
Rugby is like a religion in this warm, friendly nation of rugged natural beauty, so gather the troops and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime military rugby tour to South Africa.
Explore the World of Rugby
Rugby has been at the heart of Edwin Doran since 1974, and it remains our flagship sport. Today, we offer the widest and most trusted selection of school, club, university and rugby league tours anywhere in the industry.
Every tour is shaped by specialists who have all toured themselves. They know what makes a rugby trip meaningful, competitive and unforgettable.
For dedicated players, nothing beats testing themselves abroad — facing new styles, building resilience and discovering rugby culture at its finest.
Unforgettable excursions
Your rugby tour can include:
- Adrenaline activities — ziplining, white-water rafting, surf lessons
- Landmark visits & cultural experiences
- Guided city tours
- Rest and recovery time between matches
Browse our full range of rugby tours and see where the game can take your team.
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Amsterdam ArenA
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the home of AFC Ajax, including the dugout and press stand.
Batu Caves
See the ornate Hindu shrines at these vast caves just outside of Kuala Lumpur
Camps Bay, Cape Town
Relax on the fine white sandy beach of Camps Bay while enjoying scenic views of the Twelve Apostles mountains.
Canal Boat Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely cruise through Amsterdam’s canal system to see some of the main city sights.
Cape Peninsula Tour
Journey to dramatic Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, visiting Boulders Beach and Duiker Island.
Duinrell Tiki Pool
Enjoy 11 water slides, wave pools and tropical splash pools at this huge indoor waterpark.
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia
Explore rainforest trails at this institute set in Bukit Lagong Forest
KL Tower
Enjoy breathtaking views over Kuala Lumpur from one of the world’s tallest communication towers
Orangutan Island
Get to know our primate cousins and see them in their habitat at this sanctuary for rescued orangutans
South Africa Game Reserve
Go on an escorted safari to spot the ‘big five’: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino.
Table Mountain Tour
Take the revolving cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a 360-degree view of the city and bay.
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Our tour provided the group with competitive matches, great off-field experiences and good standards of accommodation. The players came back to the UK in good spirits having had a fantastic collective experience.
Plymouth College
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Extremely professional company that we love working with. Outstanding service pre- and during travel. The staff are brilliant.
Sedbergh School
Featured rugby tours
Club Rugby Tour to France
Take your team to the Land of wine, cheese, and rugby devotion! French rugby is a benchmark for passion, flair and pace, join us on an unforgettable club rugby tour to France.
Club Rugby Tour to Italy
Your team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather and competitive fixtures on a club rugby tour to Italy, a country that has fully embraced the world of rugby.
Club Rugby Tour to Portugal
Your rugby team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather, competitive fixtures and superb sightseeing, rest and relaxation on a club rugby tour to Portugal.
Club Rugby Tour to South Africa
Rugby is like a religion in this warm, friendly nation of rugged natural beauty, so get your squad together and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime club rugby tour to South Africa.
Club Rugby Tour to the UK
Visit the birthplace of rugby and enjoy great opportunities for professional coaching on a club rugby tour to the UK.
School Rugby Tour to France
Take your team to the Land of wine, cheese, and rugby devotion! French rugby is a benchmark for passion, flair and pace, join us on an unforgettable school rugby tour to France.
School Rugby Tour to Italy
Your team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather and competitive fixtures on a school rugby tour to Italy, a country that has fully embraced the world of rugby.
School Rugby Tour to Portugal
Your school rugby team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather, competitive fixtures and superb sightseeing, rest and relaxation on a school rugby tour to Portugal.
School Rugby Tour to South Africa
Rugby is like a religion in this warm, friendly nation of rugged natural beauty, so get your team together and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime school rugby tour to South Africa.
School Rugby Tour to Spain
Excellent coaching, superb facilities and a wonderful climate will help your team fulfil their potential on a school rugby tour to Spain.
School Rugby Tour to the Netherlands
Embark on a school rugby tour to the Netherlands and enjoy great sports camaraderie, superb sightseeing and warm hospitality.
School Rugby Tour to The UK
Visit the birthplace of rugby and enjoy great opportunities for professional coaching on a school rugby tour to the UK.
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Rugby Tour FAQs
Do we need travel insurance?
Yes. We provide travel insurance in partnership with Endsleigh Insurance which offers a policy specifically designed for your tour itinerary.
How do you aim to get the right standard of fixtures?
Upon booking, we will send a group information form which will ask for further information regarding your fixture requirements, including team strengths. We will also arrange a virtual meeting or phone call to discuss your teams in more detail.
Do you provide risk assessments?
We can provide information to help you complete your specific risk assessment. Please speak to your Tour Operator regarding any risk assessment queries you might have. As a fully assured member of the School Travel Forum (STF) our health and safety assessments meet the requirements of the STF. We also hold the LOtC Quality Badge.
Do I need to get permission to go on a sports tour?
This depends very much on obtaining the players’ permission to tour. We will provide you with all the details you need to make the ‘form filling’ as simple as possible. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the process.
