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Conquering Dublin: The Early Bird’s Guide to Ireland vs. England 2027
There are certain fixtures in the rugby calendar that demand your attention. They are the matches circled in red ink the moment the Six Nations schedule is released. Ireland vs. England in Dublin is always one of them. When England crosses the Irish Sea to face the Men in Green at the Aviva Stadium, it…
Summer Rugby Escapes: Following England to South Africa
There are few challenges in world sport quite like touring South Africa. For the players, it represents the ultimate physical test: stepping into the backyard of the back-to-back World Champions, dealing with the searing altitude of the Highveld, and facing down one of the most uncompromising, physical packs in global rugby. But for the traveling…
The Ultimate Test: Why the 150th Anniversary England v Australia Cricket Tour is a Must-Book
In the world of sport, there are rivalries, and then there is England versus Australia. It is a sporting conflict forged in the Victorian era, defined by a tiny terracotta urn, and sustained by a century and a half of unforgettable drama. But in March 2027, this historic rivalry reaches a milestone that very few…
The Forge Tours the UK: London, Oxford, and Edinburgh
While many began their weeks reeling from the clocks ‘springing forward’ to Daylight Savings Time, members of the Pittsburgh Forge Rugby Club chose to counter the biannual clock change with an even more powerful phenomenon: transatlantic jet lag. The Forge, Pittsburgh’s oldest and largest rugby club, travelled across the Atlantic for an unforgettable 9-day tour…
The Chilcott Way: How to Get the Most Out of Your Italy Rugby Tour
There is a very good reason why Rome is almost always the first away trip to sell out in a Six Nations year. It isn’t just about the 80 minutes of rugby; it’s about the Dolce Vita. Swapping the unpredictable, often freezing drizzle of a British February or March for the crisp, bright spring sunshine…
The Ultimate Guide to Match-Day Cities: Dublin, Edinburgh, Rome & Paris – Which Rugby Trip is Right for You?
The Six Nations is unlike any other tournament in the world. It isn’t just about 80 minutes of rugby; it’s about the 48 hours that surround it. It’s the late-night debates in a crowded pub, the spine-tingling anthems that echo around historic stadiums, and the camaraderie of thousands of fans descending on a foreign capital.…
Beyond the Boundary: Why a Cricket Tour to South Africa is More Than Just the Game
It’s a familiar feeling for any cricket fan. You are sitting at home in the UK, the January rain is lashing against the window, the sky is a flat grey, and the heating is fighting a losing battle against the damp. You turn on the TV, and suddenly, your living room is filled with light.…
5 Bucket-List Sporting Events You Need to Book in 2026
Happy New Year! If you are anything like us, the first week of January is spent doing two things: recovering from the festive season’s excesses and, more importantly, planning where 2026 is going to take us. We all make resolutions to travel more, to be more adventurous, or to finally tick off those “one day”…
Rugby Without Borders: Club Rugby touring returns from the US to the UK!
After a period of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, international rugby touring is back with real momentum, and that includes clubs and teams from the United States heading across the Atlantic to the UK once again. Before the pandemic, trans-Atlantic touring was a little known but cherished tradition in the rugby community. Clubs of…
Rugby Tours to the UK from the USA: A Journey of Sport, Culture, and Friendship
Travel, Accommodation and Logistics Taking your team on a rugby tour to the UK offers a unique chance to develop skills, confidence, and cultural understanding. As the birthplace of the sport, the UK provides competitive fixtures, professional coaching, and unforgettable sightseeing opportunities. Whether you coach a school, college, or club side, our tours are designed…
England Cricket Tour to South Africa
A Cricket Tour Like No Other South Africa 2026/27 South Africa and England share one of cricket’s great rivalries — hard-fought Test matches, iconic venues, and crowds that bring the game to life. In December 2026 – January 2027, England return to South Africa, and you can be part of the journey. This tour promises…
Rugby, Cricket, Racing, Football? The choice is yours for Sports Tours in 2025 and beyond!
If you’re passionate about travel and experiencing top-tier sporting events live, we’ve got you covered. Here are just a few of the exciting sporting occasions coming up.
Ashes Cricket Tour 2025/26: Schedule and Key Dates
Ashes Cricket Tour 2025/26 Schedule Cricket fans, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Ashes Tour 2025/26 between England and Australia is just around the corner. As one of the most iconic rivalries in sport, the Ashes series never fails to deliver thrilling moments, intense competition, and a showcase of top-tier cricketing talent. This time, the series…
Cricket Tours
Introducing Venatour Cricket Tours 2024 – 2027 Embark on a cricketing adventure like no other with Venatour, where our tours blend the best of English cricket with exploration of incredible destinations worldwide. Our cricket tour packages are carefully crafted to cater to every cricket enthusiast’s desires, ensuring that each aspect of your journey is tailored…
Introducing Venatour USA
Introducing Venatour USA We are thrilled to announce the merger of US Sports Travel into the Venatour Sports Travel brand, creating Venatour USA! Venatour has been creating and delivering supporter, school, and sports tours to and from the UK for over a decade. With the acquisition of US Sports Travel, we look forward to expanding…
Rugby World Cup 2023 Red Dragon Tour
Rugby World Cup 2023 Red Dragon Tour We specialise in proper rugby tours, and this was no exception! Our Red Dragon Tourists followed Wales for their first three pool games of the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France and was deemed a huge success by all of our guests. Jim and Lowry from our partner…
Cooch’s Tavern at Hotel Casarose
RWC 2023 – Cooch’s Tavern Casarose Cooch is joined by Sean Holley and Shane Williams at the stunning Hotel Casarose to discuss the Rugby World Cup 2023, team selections, quarter finalists and potential World Cup winners in this stunning settling. Surrounded by Venatour guests, there are some thoughts and stories that you wouldn’t find anywhere…
Rugby World Cup 2023 Launch Evening
Rugby World Cup 2023 Launch Evening On September 1st this year, Cooch was joined by the fabulous line up of Sir Ian McGeechan, Shane Williams, Geordan Murphy and Dick Best along with our MC for the night, Sean Holley and Shane Williams at the stunning Hotel Casarose to discuss the Rugby World Cup 2023, team…
WIN an unforgettable Arc trip to Paris
WIN an unforgettable Arc trip to Paris… An Arc trip like no other! We have teamed up with At The Races to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp, with a stable visit and tour of the world-famous Chantilly gallops, plus return travel and accommodation. This fantastic two-night…
And we have a winner!
And we have a winner! Congratulations to ‘Jubish‘, on Twitter, for winning our competition to win a handmade pair of Fairfax & Favor Chantilly heels. We will be in touch with the winner directly to congratulate them and arrange delivery of their prize. Congratulations