Insurance, Rugby Tournament & Playing Cover

When travelling on an Irish Rugby Tour, it is important that all participants have appropriate travel and rugby sports insurance in place for the full duration of the trip. This ensures peace of mind and protection should any unexpected situations arise while travelling abroad.

While every tour is carefully planned, insurance provides valuable cover in the event of injury, illness, travel disruption, or other unforeseen circumstances. For school and club rugby tours in particular, it is essential that players, coaches, and staff are covered under a suitable policy that includes rugby playing cover.

As part of the Rugby Union tour clearance process, you may be asked to provide proof of insurance, confirming that all travellers are adequately insured throughout the tour.

When arranging insurance for a rugby tour, it is important to ensure that the correct Sports & Activities level is selected.

For rugby tours, Sports and Activities – Grade 3 must be chosen in order to ensure that rugby playing and related activities are covered under the policy.

What Is Typically Covered

Policies arranged through our recommended provider are designed specifically for rugby and group travel and typically include cover for:

🏉 Rugby playing & tournament participation
🏥 Medical expenses & injury treatment
✈️ Travel delays, cancellations & disruptions
🚑 Emergency assistance while abroad
👥 Group & school travel requirements

(All cover is subject to policy terms and conditions.)

Recommended Insurance Provider for Irish Residents

Irish Rugby Tours recommend Blue Insurance, a trusted and well-established provider offering competitively priced policies tailored specifically for sports and group travel. Blue Insurance policies are suitable for rugby tours and are widely used by teams and groups travelling from Ireland.

To ensure the highest level of protection and peace of mind, we strongly recommend selecting the Premier policy option when arranging cover with Blue Insurance. The Premier option offers enhanced benefits and broader cover, making it particularly suitable for rugby tours.


Important Note

Insurance should be arranged in advance of travel, and proof of cover may be required as part of the tour clearance process.