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Rugby Tours to Italy

Master the scrum under the Mediterranean sun with great fixtures and training and authentic post-match hospitality in Italy's historic rugby regions.

About Italy

We specialise in cricket, football and rugby tours to Italy along with skiing for school groups. It's a short haul destination from the UK that never disappoints with spectacular scenery matched by its excellent sport offering and culture.

Why Rugby in Italy?

Book your rugby tour with Sporta Tours for a trip built around your team, on and off the pitch. We use our experience and local relationships to arrange well-matched fixtures, suitable training facilities and experiences that bring players closer together. From accommodation and transport to the details of your itinerary, we take care of the organisation so coaches can focus on their players and everyone can enjoy the tour.

Alongside a focus on Italy, South Africa, the UAE and France, we also enable clubs and teams to experience the sport in destinations ranging across South America, Australia, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Rugby in Italy

Cultural Immersion & Team Bonding

A rugby tour to Italy is more than just eighty minutes on the pitch; it's a journey into history, art and gastronomy. The country offer scope to include varied off-field activities to strengthen team cohesion, from gladiator training in Rome to pasta-making workshops in Florence, or a boat trip on Lake Garda. These experiences provide a well-rounded educational component that's particularly valuable for school groups.

The temperate Italian climate makes it an ideal destination for autumn or spring tours, ensuring comfortable playing conditions while the rest of Europe faces harsher winters. Whether you're enjoying a gelato after a hard training session or exploring ancient ruins between matches, the Italian 'Dolce Vita' adds a unique layer to the touring experience that players remember for a lifetime.

From the Veneto Heartlands to the Eternal City

Italy's rugby landscape is as diverse as its geography, offering distinct experiences for every level of play. The Veneto region, encompassing Treviso and Padova, remains the country's rugby epicenter where the sport is woven into the local fabric. Here, teams can test themselves against prestigious clubs in a region that breathes rugby. Further south, Rome provides the ultimate backdrop for a tour, allowing players to combine matches against historic clubs like Capitolina with visits to the Colosseum and Vatican City.

For those seeking a coastal experience, the Emilia-Romagna region offers exceptional facilities and a warm welcome. Regardless of your chosen base, Sporta Tours ensures access to high-quality grass pitches and local opposition that matches your squad’s competitive level, from developmental school sides to high-performance amateur clubs.

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We are a member of ABTOT, the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (5670) for your financial protection. The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Sport Arabia Ltd t/a Sporta Tours, No. 5670, and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for: Non-flight packages ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Sport Arabia Ltd t/a Sporta Tours. In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company. You can access The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 here. You can find out more about ABTOT here.

School Travel Forum

Sport Arabia Ltd, t/a Sporta Tours is an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum (STF). In booking with us you can be secure in the knowledge that we: Understand and facilitate the needs of educational travel Have effective Safety Management Systems in place, specifically focused on travelling with young students Offer fair terms and condition and the best financial security To ensure our health and safety standards are maintained, our systems and procedures are fully audited annually by independent experts.

LOtC Quality Badge

STF membership is the benchmark for good school tour providers. Consequently it is an Awarding Body for the prestigious Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge. The Outdoor Education Advisors Panel (OEAP) endorses the Quality Badge. It requests Local Authorities to recommend the use of Badged Providers and require the minimum of additional paperwork where Quality Badge accreditation is in place. This means that you can book your trip with confidence, meet your due diligence and reduce the amount of External Provider paperwork necessary.

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Sporta Tours is ATOL Protected (ATOL 9684) and a member of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust), providing financial protection for your booking. We are an assured member of the School Travel Forum and hold the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, as recognised by the Department for Education. Sport Arabia Ltd t/a Sporta Tours is registered in England. Registered office: United Kingdom. Your financial protection: when you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive package from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate confirming financial protection. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk/ATOL-protection.

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