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Where Can Your Team Go and What Sports Can They Play on a School Sports Tour?

Last updated: Nov 7th, 2025


One question we frequently hear from schools planning sports tours with Rayburn Tours is: “What sports can we play on a school sports tour, and where can we go?” Don’t worry, we’re here to help answer that and create an unforgettable adventure for your team!

Football Tours

School football tours are an exciting opportunity for your team to bond, compete at new levels, and immerse yourselves in the rich football cultures of different destinations.

Short Haul Destinations: Gibraltar, Belgium, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the UK, Malta and Greece.

Long Haul Destinations: The USA, the UAE, Australia, Canada. You can also combine a trip between two countries with a tour to Seattle and Vancouver.

And if you’re looking to take your tour up a notch, why not join a prestigious football tournament like the Gothia Cup or Rey Cup?

Netball Tours 

With our school netball tours, the world is your team’s court! We offer a variety of exciting locations where your team can hone their skills and create unforgettable memories. 

Short Haul Destinations: Gibraltar, the UK, and Malta. 

Long Haul Destinations: Canada, UAE, Sri Lanka, Barbados, New Zealand, and Australia. Or why not take your tour to the next level with a combined trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji for the ultimate adventure? 

Ready to take your netball tour to the next level? In partnership with England Netball, we’re hosting the 2026 Florida Netball Festival! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is open to junior teams across the UK and will take place in the vibrant city of Kissimmee, Florida, from October 26th to 28th, 2026. Young players will train like pros, receiving expert guidance from Vitality Roses and/or Netball Super League coaches and players. An experience they’ll never forget! 

Basketball Tours

Ready to embark on the ultimate basketball adventure? Our school basketball tours offer the perfect blend of competition, training, and incredible experiences! 

Short Haul Destinations: Greece and Spain.

Long Haul Destination: The USA.

Rugby Tours

Prepare for the ultimate rugby experience with our school rugby tours! Whether you’re staying closer to home or heading to far-flung destinations, we’ve got a tour that’ll scrum up excitement and create unforgettable memories for your team. 

Short Haul Destinations: Ireland, Gibraltar, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy and Spain. 

Long Haul Destinations: Canada, the UAE, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia. Or why not go all out with a combined trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji for the ultimate rugby adventure? 

Hockey Tours

Ready to dribble your way through the world and take on the competition? With hockey’s popularity growing and the 2026 Hockey World Cup set to take place in Belgium and the Netherlands, now is the perfect time to get your team in on the action! 

Short Haul Destinations: Gibraltar, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Malta and the UK. 

Long Haul Destinations: South Africa, India, New Zealand and Australia.

Cricket Tours

Ready to hit a six on your next school cricket tour? Your team can travel to countries where cricket is a way of life. Whether you’re after thrilling matches or cultural experiences, our cricket tours take you to some of the world’s most iconic destinations. 

Long Haul Destinations: UAE, Sri Lanka, Barbados, India, New Zealand, Australia.

Multi-Sports

Grab your gear, put on your game face, and get ready to score big with our School Multi-Sport Tours! Why settle for just one sport when you can mix it up and take your tour experience to the next level?  

Short Haul Destinations: The UK, Gibraltar, Belgium, Germany,the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Malta, and Greece.

Long Haul Destinations: The USA, UAE, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Barbados, India, New Zealand, Australia. Or why not combine Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji on one unforgettable multi-sport tour?

Ready to Score Big?

Whether it’s football, netball, rugby, basketball, hockey, cricket, or even a multi-sport experience, Rayburn Tours has exciting destinations waiting for youLet’s work together to plan your ultimate school sports tour today!  

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