SCHOOL TOURS

Application to TouR

Rugby tours:

A school tour is an exciting way to build the team spirit and identity of a group of players. It provides a rare opportunity for everyone to get to know each other better and to establish a common style and purpose, as well as making friendships at home and abroad which may last a lifetime.

When planning a tour to another Union, whether it is training or playing a team from the RFU or another Union, including Ireland, Scotland or Wales, approval must be obtained from England Rugby Schools in advance, this is in accordance with RFU Regulation 10 and World Rugby Regulation 16.

If your tour involves an overnight stay you will need to consider the implications of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements and Regulations Act 2018.

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When touring to another union, schools need to apply for permission to tour from the Hon. Secretary England Rugby Schools. You can do this through the links below, please remember to complete the Typeform.

PDF – Appendix A England Schools Permission to Tour Form ver 5

Word – Appendix A England Schools Permission to Tour Form ver 5

  • An application to Tour will NOT be processed until the opposition is known

  • Once you have completed the Application for Permission to Tour Form, please complete the following Typeform and upload the Application for Permission to Tour Form, the Insurance Cover Note, and if available the Itinerary. The Insurance Cover Note is mandatory, and must include applicable dates.

Any school hosting a tour from another union will need to apply for permission to host from the Hon. Secretary England Rugby Schools. Apply for permission in the links below:

PDF – Appendix C England Schools Permission to Host Tour Form ver 4

Word – Appendix C England Schools Permission to Host Tour Form ver 4

  • Once you have completed the application, please complete the Typeform and upload the Application to Host a Tour Form.

  • Alternatively, complete the Typeform and simply upload their Permission to Tour from their own Union

For Tour Operators or other Rugby Unions with multiple fixtures, please upload either a completed Incoming Tour Form or their Home Union Tour Form onto the Typeform, please note that the visiting team’s insurance cover note is required to complete the process:

PDF – Appendix L England Schools Permission for an Incoming Tour Form ver 1

Word – Appendix L England Schools Permission for an Incoming Tour Form ver 1

Cross Border Fixtures ApprovaL:

Any schools taking part in any rugby activity in another Union, including Scotland, Wales and Ireland not requiring an overnight stay will need to apply for permission from their County Schools Union.

Apply below:

PDF – Appendix B England Schools Permission for Cross Border Fixtures Form Ver 2

Word – Appendix B England Schools Permission for Cross Border Fixtures Form Ver 2