Rugby tour to Armistice International Youth Rugby Festival (France)

Good standard of sport and a focus on remembrance

The Armistice International Youth Rugby Festival has established itself as a premier event with a reputation for a good standard of sport along with educational values and a focus on remembrance.

Teams are from France, the UK and across Europe. The UK age categories for boys are under 15/16s and under 17/18s - 15 a side rugby. The recommended squad size is 24 players. Girls age groups are under 15/16s and under 17/18s - rugby 7’s. The recommended squad size is 12 players. The age groups will be registered in the French categories, M16 and M18.

Over the course of the two-day festival in Compiègne, a highlight is a training session with South Africa’s RDJ Sports, as well as a ‘Train the Trainer’ session for visiting coaches.

Compiègne is an idyllic French town approximately a 1 hour and 30-minute drive north of Paris. The area is rich with history; indeed, it was here The Armistice was signed on 11 November 1918, and again on 22 June 1940. Fascinating visits are incorporated into the itinerary.

Compiègne is an unforgettable and exciting destination for a youth rugby festival. The festival’s local groundwork team coordinates events in advance and will be with you throughout your stay.