Hopefully 2022 will be the year when the world’s rugby family get back to touring and attending the much loved rugby festivals that teams love to visit.
Here at Irish Rugby Tours we have put together a list of 5 Rugby Festivals for 2022. If you would like to participate in one of these festivals please do contact us for more information. If they don’t suit then head along to our website for a full list of festivals that we cater for.
Portugal Rugby Youth Festival
The Portugal Rugby Youth Festival is one of best rugby tournaments for youth teams (clubs, schools and academies).
This event gives your team an unforgettable experience both on and off the pitch. Rugby matches against international opponents, exciting leisure time activities and great entertainment – all in Lisbon, one of Europe’s safest and most exciting cities, with its warm weather climate and white sandy beaches.
Ghent Easter Rugby Festival
Ghent Easter Rugby Festival is held at the Ghent Rugby Club and is run over 2 days, 2022 will be its 34th year. Before the festival there is an evening ceremony so that everyone can say hello. On the Saturday night party, which is fancy dress, there’s a prize for the best fancy dressed.
In addition you have the massive all you can eat barbecue, hope your eyes aren’t bigger than your stomach. With over 70 teams attending from all over Europe why not add it to your calendar for next year. You can expect a pleasant weekend of excellent rugby and meet new rugby fans and friends.
Milano Rugby Festival
The Milano Rugby Festival is the largest rugby tournament in Italy. Every year over 1,000 athletes battle it out in more than 150 games.
While the teams are attacking each other on the pitch, off the pitch others are celebrating with 4 days of live music and DJ sets.
During the tournament, fresh Italian sandwiches will be on offer or for the more refined palate, local specialties will be prepared as part of the players menu. Best bit is, there’s 25,000 litres of beer connected directly to 30 beer pumps to wash it all down!
Krakow Rugby Festival
The Krakow Rugby Festival is the first tournament of its kind in Poland. Krakow has been growing as a social rugby destination over the past few years, and it certainly deserves its reputation as a great place to combine playing rugby and socialising.
Only during its second edition the Krakow Rugby Fest attracted teams from England, France, Germany, Holland, Scotland, Wales, and even Venuezuela
Tournoi de Cornouaille U15 & U16s
The Tournoi De Cornouaille Under 15 and 16s is located at the home of Rugby Club Quimperois, Brittany in France. This tournament will be in its 19th year and the 2022 festival will take place at Easter. Quimper is a beautiful Breton town situated on the west coast of France.
Cornouaille region of Brittany about 10 miles from the coast and boasts strong Celtic traditions. Tournament format is set over 2 days & you are allowed to submit either U15 and/or a U16 team.
So that’s it 5 rugby festivals for 2022, if you you would like to book one of these or another one that takes your fancy do get in touch. Just to add, none of these festivals are easy and the rugby is pretty decent.
