International Rugby Festival
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International Rugby Festival
International Rugby festival – Lille
This Easter weekend tournament provides a fantastic European destination rich in rugby culture and history.
The easily accessible city of Lille is just 90 minutes from Brussels and 2 hours from Paris providing lots of direct connections in and out of the city and could allow for a longer adventure to one of Europe’s key cities.
The 2-day intense but competitive festival will provide lots of playing time with 6 fixtures guaranteed over both days, an opening evening dinner as well as a closing ceremony with awards. Making this a perfect Easter weekend tournament getaway.
When and how long?
19th April 2025 – 20th April 2025
April 2026 – Dates – TBC
Age Groups
(Boys)
Excursions
Stadium tour
Sightseeing in Lille
Theme Park
Case Studies
Example Itinerary
Day 1
08:00 – Gather at clubhouse
08:30 – Board your coach to Dover
15:30 – Board your ferry crossing to Calais
Once arriving in Calais, take the short journey to Lille. Where you’ll check into your hotel.
17:00 – Meet and greet at the pitch for a visit of the sport complex and a welcome drink with your hosts.
Day 2
Enjoy breakfast at accommodation
08:00 – Meeting at the stadium & briefing of the team managers by the referees
09:30 – Beginning of the pool games
12:00 – Lunch
13:00 – Restart of the games with a snack in the afternoon
18:00 – End of the 1st day tournament
19:30 – Dinner & entertainment at the stadium
Afterwards, return to your hotel for a good nights rest.
Day 3
Breakfast at accommodation
08:00 – Meeting at the stadium
09:30 – Beginning of the final stages
12:00 – Lunch
13:00 – Restart of the games with a snack in the afternoon
18:00 – End of the tournament & award ceremony
19:30 – End of the festival
Return to your accommodation for your final night
Day 4
Breakfast at your accommodation
Check out of accommodation
Board your coach and head back to the club house
End of arrangements by MSG Tours
Inclusions
Travel
– 4 x day executive coach hire
– Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
Accommodation and meals
– 3 x nights’ stay at 3* hotel outside of Lille – breakfast included
– 2 x lunches at the tournament venue
– 2 x afternoon snacks at tournament venue
– Dinner at the tournament venue on Saturday evening
Excursions and activities
– International Rugby Festival entry
Extras
– Welcome drink on Friday evening
– The award ceremony at the club on Sunday evening
– 1 trophy per team
– 1 medal for each winner player in each category
Exclusions
– Travel insurance
Pricing
Prices from £579 per person
*Price based on 30 paying passengers between 18th April – 21st 2025*
Reference number – MSG14421
*Price may vary dependant on availability at time of booking*
*All players must be insured to participate in the tournament*
"The experience as a whole was excellent, the fixtures, the excursions were exceptional and of a great value!"
Gowerton School
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