School and club groups will have the chance to live the life of a top flight rugby player at Cardiff Blues. We have access to the same state of the art facilities used by the Cardiff Blues first team and academy teams, which includes the famous Cardiff Arms Park.Official club coaches lead the sessions and you will benefit from their expert knowledge and experience.
Go Behind the Scenes
Competitive fixtures will allow you to put your new found skills to good use. We can also offer Q&A sessions with senior players and coaching staff, tickets to a live fixture and depending on schedules, the opportunity to watch the First and Academy teams train. No tour would be complete without a guided visit to the Millennium Stadium, arguably the best rugby stadium in the world.
``Thankyou to inspiresport for making Pembroke Under 10s first tour such a memorable experience!``
Pembroke RFC U10s
``A thoroughly enjoyable experience for both students and staff. It was great for the students to see what they can aspire to and how professional clubs are run behind the scenes. We will definately be back!``
Chris Sinclair, Teacher, South Hunsley School
Your Cardiff Blues Rugby Tour Includes
Club Training Facilities
Cardiff Blues are responsible for the development of rugby in the City of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, the eastern Glamorgan valleys and Breconshire. Cardiff RFC Ltd employ development coaches who work with schools and clubs across the region and run a rugby academy for elite players aged 16 and above.
The training facilities for residential tour groups coming to undertake a Cardiff Blues Experience will have access to a mixture of the following:
The Vale Resort, Hensol (subject to availability). This impressive 40-acre sporting site at the Vale for the Cardiff Blues and Cardiff City FC includes: six international standard training pitches for football and rugby including a 3G artificial pitch built to FIFA and IRB specifications. The training headquarters houses state-of-the-art facilities including fitness zones and conditioning areas, medical and physio rooms, office and boardroom facilities, players’ lounges, meeting rooms, refectories and changing areas.
Cardiff International Sports Stadium is situated in the heart of the city. Cardiff International Sports Stadium includes: floodlit rugby pitch, athletic stadium, café, fitness suite and is the home of the Cardiff Blues Development Team.
Cardiff Arms Park is best known as the venue where arguably the greatest try was ever scored (Gareth Edwards), in the greatest match ever played (Barbarians v NZ 1973). Its mystique and history makes it a perfect addition to a tour to Cardiff. Following the laying of the new state of the art artificial pitch (only the 2nd in the country), groups are able to undertake a training session at this world famous rugby venue, which is overlooked by the Millennium Stadium.
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital and the largest city in Wales, and the home of Welsh rugby. It is the political capital of business, education, sport, tourism, culture, media and government. Inspiresport also have their head offices in Cardiff.
Optional Excursions
As your tour is tailored to suit every requirement for your group, we offer a range of optional excursions to add value to your tour and maintain a fully packed schedule throughout. Although not exclusively, here’s a taster of some of the excursions we can provide for you subject to availability…
Water Parks
Cool down with an optional excursion to a local water park - fun for everyone to fill your downtime on tour.
Theme Parks
Theme Parks are a great way to entertain your groups when they are not training or playing.
City Tours
Explore your surroundings with an educational city tour.
Evening Entertainment
We can arrange evening entertainment with local opportunities such as bowling.
