For junior rugby teams, a tour is about far more than the matches. It is an opportunity to step away from the normal routine, spend quality time together and enjoy experiences that bring the squad closer both on and off the pitch.
That is exactly what our Prem Weekends 2027 are designed to deliver. By combining a live Premiership rugby match with your own competitive fixture, exciting activities and plenty of time together, these weekends offer a memorable tour experience for players, coaches and supporters alike.
A Weekend Packed with Rugby
Every tour has three key ingredients: watching great rugby, playing great rugby and enjoying time together.
Our Premiership weekends bring all three together in one carefully planned package.
Watch the Professionals
There is something special about arriving at a Premiership stadium as a team. The atmosphere, the noise and the anticipation all add to the experience before the game has even kicked off.
For young players, seeing professional rugby live can be hugely inspiring. They can watch how elite players communicate, defend, attack and handle the pressure of a top-level match. It also gives teammates plenty to discuss afterwards, from outstanding tries to moments they can try to replicate in their own games.
At selected clubs, teams can also enjoy a matchday experience before the main fixture, making the day even more memorable.
Then It Is Your Turn
A Gallagher Premiership Rugby Tour would not be complete without getting the players onto the pitch themselves.
As part of the weekend, your team will play a competitive fixture against a local club. It is a fantastic opportunity to face different opposition, experience another rugby community and test yourselves against a team you may never normally meet.
These fixtures often become one of the highlights of the tour. The rugby is competitive, but the friendships formed afterwards are just as important. It captures everything that makes grassroots rugby so welcoming and enjoyable.
One Burleigh Travel customer summed it up perfectly after their tour, describing a weekend where the rugby was played “in exactly the spirit you would hope for on tour.”
The Tour Continues Off the Pitch
The best rugby tours are rarely remembered solely because of the scoreline.
Shared meals, travelling together and taking part in activities all help build stronger relationships within the squad. Players often return home with greater confidence, new friendships and memories that last long after the final whistle.
That is why our Gallagher Premiership Experiences include plenty of opportunities to relax and have fun between rugby commitments.
Depending on your destination, your weekend could include activities such as:
- Archery
- Padel
- Bowling
- Golf
- High ropes courses
- Escape rooms
- Paintball
- Exploring the local area
Whether you choose one of our sports and activity hotel options or arrange a local adventure, there is something to suit every group.
Why Clubs Love These Weekends
Our Premiership Experiences are available for junior teams from U7 through to U18, making them an excellent alternative to a traditional rugby festival.
They are also ideal for clubs wanting to tour earlier in the season, avoiding the busy end-of-season schedule and potential exam commitments.
For coaches and organisers, much of the planning is already taken care of.
For players, it means a weekend filled with rugby, activities and time with friends.
For parents and supporters, it provides the chance to enjoy a special weekend while cheering on their young players.
Five Great Rugby Destinations
For 2027, Burleigh Travel is offering Premiership Experiences in several fantastic rugby locations:
- Gloucestershire
- Leicester
- Bristol
- Northampton
- Exeter
Each destination has its own character, giving teams the opportunity to choose the location that best suits their club while still enjoying the same winning combination of professional rugby, a local fixture and off-pitch activities
Girls Premiership Experiences
The excitement is not limited to boys’ teams.
Our Girls Premiership Experiences are available for U12-U18 girls’ teams, combining the chance to watch a PWR match with competitive fixtures and team-building activities.
It is the same winning formula: elite rugby, your own game and quality time together as a squad.
Memories That Last Longer Than the Score
Winning is always enjoyable, but ask players what they remember from a tour years later and it is often the moments between the matches.
The coach journey.
The laughter at dinner.
Meeting another club.
Watching professional rugby together.
Trying something new.
Those shared experiences are what turn a rugby weekend into a lasting team memory.
Stay. Play. Watch.
A Gallagher Premiership or Premiership Women’s Rugby weekend brings everything together:
Stay with your teammates.
Play your own competitive rugby fixture.
Watch the very best players in action.
Add in exciting activities and plenty of team bonding, and it is easy to see why our Prem Weekends 2027 are such a popular choice for junior rugby clubs.
If your team is looking for a rugby tour that offers something different from the traditional festival format, why not combine live Premiership rugby with your own fixture and a weekend of activities?
Contact Burleigh Travel today to discover our Premiership Rugby Tour packages and start planning an unforgettable 2027 rugby weekend.
