International Stade Villeneuvois
Rugby Festival
International Stade Villeneuvois Rugby Festival
International Stade Villeneuvois Rugby Festival - Lille
This weekend tournament provides a fantastic European destination rich in rugby culture and history.
Lille is just 90 minutes from London and 2 hours from Paris.
The festival provides lots of playing time, with group-stage fixtures, an opening evening dinner plus Closing Ceremony with awards.
When and how long?
Projected 2026 dates - 18th April 2026
April 2027 – Dates – TBC
Age Groups
(Boys)
Excursions
Stadium tour
Sightseeing in Lille
Theme Park
Case Studies
Example Itinerary
Day 1
TBC Assemble at your clubhouse ready for coach departure.
Your group will travel on a 53-seater executive coach with air conditioning for your entire journey. The coach will arrive ready to depart to Dover.
TBC Coach will arrive ready to load, please ensure you have all of your belongings including passports.
TBC Scheduled departure from clubhouse towards The Port of Dover.
You are required to arrive 2 hours before your departure time.
TBC Scheduled departure from Dover to Calais.
TBC Arrive in to Calais and re-join as a group with your coach. Please note that France is +1 ahead of UK time.
Transfer from Calais to Lille in your chartered coach to your accommodation – Hostel International Lille or similar
Journey time: 1 hours 30 minutes
Check into your hostel, where you will be spending the next 3 nights. Breakfast included each morning of your stay.
17:00 Meet & greet at the tournament venue for a visit of the sport complex & welcome drink.
Evening at your leisure.
Day 2
Enjoy your complimentary breakfast at the hostel.
08.00: Meeting at the stadium & briefing of the team managers by the referees
08.30: Beginning of the pool games
12.00: Lunch during the games
More pool games this afternoon progressing to knockouts
16.00: Afternoon snack
17:30: Finals
19.30: Gala dinner & entertainment at the stadium
Transfer back to your accommodation for some well-earned rest!
Day 3
Enjoy your complimentary breakfast at the hostel.
Check out of your hostel and enjoy a free morning exploring the magnificent city of Lille.
TBC Assemble in the hostel lobby ready for coach departure.
TBC Load your coach and please ensure you have all of your belongings including passports.
TBC Scheduled departure from Lille towards The Port of Calais.
Journey Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
You are required to arrive 2 hours before your departure time.
TBC Scheduled departure from Calais to Dover.
TBC Arrive into Dover and re-join as a group with your coach. Please note that the UK is -1 behind France time.
Transfer back to the clubhouse.
TBC Scheduled arrival back to the clubhouse.
End of arrangements with MSG Tours..
Inclusions
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Example Tour Inclusions
Travel
– 3 x day executive coach hire from your clubhouse to Lille
– Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
Accommodation and meals
– 2 x nights’ stay at HI Hostel Lille or similar budget accommodation in Lille – breakfast included
– 1 x lunches at the tournament venue
– 1 x afternoon snack at tournament venue (players only)
– 1 x Gala 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 Saturday evening
– 1 trophy per team
– 1 medal for each winner player in each category
Prices from £375.00 per person (price based on 45 paying passengers)
Exclusions
– Travel insurance (can be included at extra cost)
– Hotel upgrade accommodation available at extra cost
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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