Lauren Walshaw

Posted February 6, 2020

Lauren Walshaw

Operations Manager

Working at Venatour has given me the opportunity to combine my passion for Rugby and travel, as well as feeding into my need to organise!

I was fortunate enough to play rugby for several years for my local club before embarking on travels to South America and Europe. Settling in Madrid for a time gave me the chance to start up and coach a ladies rugby team (beginners level!), keeping a hand in the sport.

On returning home, I have worked in international and events roles for several years. I now get to spend my time organising the perfect package rugby tours for fellow supporters, meeting an array of great people and visiting beautiful countries, all whilst enjoying the game.

Barbara and I had a wonderful weekend in Dublin with Venatour. We have been to Dublin many times for Six Nations matches but never with Venatour. The hotel was ideal because of it's nearness to the ground and numerous restaurants. We found our tour guides very friendly and helpful. Our fellow supporters were also very friendly and pleasant. A thoroughly enjoyable trip despite the result! We hope to travel with Venatour to future matches.

Alan & Barbara Barker 6 Nations 2017, Ireland v England
Just wanted to say a big thank you for organising our Rugby tour this year. Everything worked as planned and we all had a fantastic time. The hotel was just at the level required, bar below was enjoyed by all. Breakfast at the hotel followed by pasta at both the clubs and Pizza on Saturday night all delicious. Your associates on the ground in Italy where very nice and helpful and on time. Our hosts at both clubs welcomed us and the boys played some great rugby at a very competitive level. As you know the success of a tour is really the bonding experience that happens in all directions and I have to say this tour achieved it. Smiley tired happy faces left Gatwick on our return with a great appreciation for Rugby and its Family. Well done and thankyou from all of us at Chobham RFC Colts for helping to make this tour a success.

Kevin, Mark & Conor Chobham RFC