We are heading to Rugby’s country of birth to show the Poms and the Irish what it means to play authentic Aussie Rugby. In December 2026, Rugby Pathways is leaving the warmth and sun drenched days of Australia to experience rugby in a manner most have only dreamt of, in the harsh reality of a Northern Hemisphere winter.
We will explore rich history of our rugby ancestors and share stories with peers and bond over our love of Rugby.
The tour is open for boys who are turning 14 or 15 in 2026 (born in 2011 or 2012).
The 2026 UK & Ireland Rugby Tour offers players an unforgettable blend of competitive rugby, cultural immersion, and personal development.
2026 UK & Ireland Tour Information
- Dates
- Itinerary
- Teams
- Experiences
- Accommodation
- Kit
- Training Camp
- Mentoring
- Approx. Cost
- Sponsors
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Training Camp:Â Saturday 5th December - Sunday 6th December, 2026
Depart Australia:Â Sunday 6th December, 2026
Games (TBC):
United Kingdom
Tuesday 8th December
Thursday 10th DecemberÂ
Friday 11th December
Ireland
Monday 14th December
Depart Ireland: Wednesday 16th December, 2026
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Day 1 - Training Camp
- Arrive at Training Camp
- Welcome, meet & greet, Tour kit
- Classroom & fields
- Lunch
- Classroom & Field sessions
- Recovery
- Dinner
- Free time / relax / team bonding
Day 2 - Travel Day
- Flight to London, United Kingdom
Day 3 - Recovery, Training & Sightseeing
- Morning arrival into London, UK
- Morning stretch, recovery & explore
- Lunch
- Afternoon - Recovery & sightseeing
Day 4 - Game Day #1
- Morning - Rest
- Lunch
- Afternoon: game 1
Day 5 - Recovery
- Morning relax & recovery
- Afternoon game: TBC
- Sightseeing
Day 6 - Game Day #2
- Recovery
- Afternoon game: TBC
- Dinner with local club / school team after match
Day 7 - Game Day #3
- Recovery
- Afternoon game: TBC
- Dinner with local club / school team after match
Day 8 - Culture
- Morning: Local area sightseeing & clulture
- Afternoon: Watch local men's rugby game
Day 9 - Travel to Ireland
- Morning: Flight from London to Dublin
- Afternoon: Exploring
Day 10 - Game Day #4
- Recovery & walk throughs
- Afternoon game: TBC
- Dinner with local club / school team after match
Day 11 - Explore Dublin
- Recovery & stretch
- Afternoon: Dublin sightseeing
- Dinner at local pub
Day 12 - Relax & Depart
- Relax & explore
- Flight home to Australia
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For our 2026 UK & Ireland Rugby Tour, Rugby Pathways will be taking an Under 15 Boys team to play against local schools and clubs.Â
Players born in 2011 and 2012 will be eligible for this tour.Â
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Outside of rugby our tour will focus on engaging in the rich history of the UK & Ireland.
Some of our experiences
- Tower of London
- London Eye
- Museum of Rugby
- London City Tour
- Houses of Parliament
- Twickenham Tour
- Dublin Castle
- Trinity College
- Leinster Academy (TBC)
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Given the size of the group accommodation will be focused on affordability and safety. We will be looking to stay in lodges or hostels & group accommodation where possible to enhance the experience for the players.
London
- TBC
Ireland
- TBC
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The Rugby Pathways Wolves kit for all players includes:
- Playing jersey
- Playing shorts
- Playing socks
- Training shirt
- Training shorts
- Travel polo
- Jacket
- Hoodie
- Wet weather pants
- Cap
- Beanie
- Backpack
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Journal
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Before every Rugby Pathways Rugby Tour each team conducts its own training camp on the Gold Coast. Designed to form bonds between the players, it also allows the coaching & management team to install the game plan(s) for the tournaments, build connections between the players and develop the players Rugby IQ in the lead up to the tour.
The cost of the training camp is included in the package cost and includes:
- 1 night accommodation
- All meals
- Field sessions
- Classroom sessions
- Recovery sessions (pool & massage)
- Bonding sessions
- Transfers to Brisbane Airport for flight to London
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All players on the tour will receive 6 months of our Player Mentoring program to ensure they are in the best possible form in the lead up to the tour departing.
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The cost of the tour is expected to be approx. $7,995 - $8,795 which includes the following:
- Return flights from Brisbane, Australia
- Players kit & merchandise
- Gold Coast training camp
- All accommodation
- All meals
- Tournament fees, trainer & equipment
- All transfers & ground transport whilst in the UK & Ireland
- Pre-arranged excursions & activities
- Player specific travel insurance
Approx payment timings:
- Wednesday 18th March, 2026 - $500 Tour Acceptance Deposit
- Wednesday 1st  April, 2026 - $3,000 1st Installment
- Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 – $1,500 2nd Installment
- Wednesday 5th August, 2026 – $1,500 3rd Installment
- Wednesday 7th October, 2026 - Final balance due
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One of the truly unique aspects of a Rugby Pathways tour is that we encourage all our tour players to sell sponsorship on their individual playing kit.Â
The way it works is that we will provide you with a prearranged areas on the following items for which you can sell sponsorship. Once you confirm all the sponsors we will have all your kit below printed to reflect your sponsors and once in camp organise a photo shoot that you can then share across your network.Â
Our estimates have shown that players and their families can sell upwards of $4,450 worth of sponsorships across the tour merchandise, which can reduce the cost of the tour by up to 55%.Â
The following items of Tour Merchandise can be used to display sponsorship
- Playing jersey
- Playing shorts
- Training Shirt
- Training Singlet
Contact us if you have any more questions regarding our sponsorship packages.
A small sample of what you'll experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Expression of Interest
2026 Under 15 Boys UK & Ireland Tour
If you are interested in your child joining the 2026 Rugby Pathways UK & Ireland Tour, fill in the information below and we will be in contact with you to discuss your application.Â
***By filling in the information below does not confirm acceptance into the tour, and does not form part of the tour contract.***