Testimonials

SPORTS tours and tournaments

• Tony Stonehewer, Silhillians RFC - Chester 2010

  "The tour worked very well, this is the first time we have used a company to arrange a tour and it took away the hassle of arranging accommodation and transport for 50+ people. Very enjoyable for all especially for the coaches."

• Ian Downie, Trinity Guild RFC - Malaga 2010

  "Sports and Corporate Group Travel organised our Spanish side of our tour. The tour was a real success, with the arrangements, including the hotel to a very good standard. Axarquia are suberb hosts, who made us very welcome. Many thanks to everyone who organised the tour."

• Dennis Healey, Macclesfield RFC - Bath 2010

  "Great Tour, Great hosts, Great fun, S and C takes all the stress out of touring."

• Guy Lovgreen, Bury Grammar School - Bath 2010

  "I have organised trips with many companies over the years and i can honestly say that Sport and corporate were the best by far!
  Thank you for making the trip a fantastic way to finish the season for us!"

• Simon Joyce, Liverpool Collegiate RFC - Bath 2010

  "This was a fantastic tour with great rugby, great value and WE BROUGHT THE TROPHY HOME – Fantastic, the boys and parents will remember this for a long long time.
  The coach company where great in particular the driver Bob who was fantastic"

• Ryan Jennings, Audenshaw School - Bristol & Bath 2010

  "The whole experience was fantastic; it helped the boys bond as a team, and gave them a very intense, worthwhile rugby experience. We are already looking forward to booking next year’s trip."

• Kai Burns, Preston Grasshoppers RFC - Rotterdam 2010

  "Overall a great weekend, action packed with entertaining rugby, excellent hospitality, a friendly bus driver, accommodation fit for a honeymoon and plenty of mayonnaise with our burger and fries!"

• Robert Oliver, Macclesfield RDC - Leeds & Harrogate 2010

  "The tour was well organised, we were always informed about requirements, the accommodation was excellent which all added up to a great trip. C&Gr took all the hassle out of the trip which allowed parents to enjoy the event and the coaches to prepare their teams. I would definitely use them again."

• Justin Ash, Winscombe RFC - Gowar, Wales 2010

  "Sports and Corporate Group Travel helped us set up an excellent tour, with great fixtures, pleasant good value accommodation and relaxed but efficient transport. The boys and parents had a great time as a result."

• Steve Roberts, Colwyn Bay RFC - Northern Ireland 2010

  "From start to finish the whole tour was an excellent, pleasurable experience because everything was taken care of and itinerated so the tour could be enjoyed."

• Matt Dziunycz, Downingtown RFC Girls - UK 2010

  "I just wanted to take a second and say thank you so much for providing my girls and my club with the most amazing tour that they will ever be a part of. I was a mess with nerves before tour, and I have never led a group overseas before. Between how organized the tour was, and how helpful the driver was, I never would have expected it to be as easy as it was. My girls had a great time and I owe it all to you. I can never truly express how appreciative I am, and I hope that in the future we can have the opportunity to work together again."

• Sarah Davey, Peterborough Ladies RFC - Northampton 2009

  "I could not have asked for a better tour. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and it all ran smoothly. Sports Corporate took away all the stress that comes with organising a tour."

• John O'Neill, Waterpark RFC - Bristol 2009

  "On behalf of Waterpark Rugby Club I would thank Sports Corporate for providing what was a tour highly enjoyed by all. For many in our U16s Tour Party it was the first time they had ever been on a tour and of all the tours I’ve personally been on this has provided the best “First Impression”, a big thank you."

• Carole McMahon, Lymm RFC - Berkshire 2009

  "Matthew and the other staff I dealt with were professional, efficient and flexible - all of which were very important for our confidence in tight timescales. Because we were able to leave all the organisation to Sports & Corporate we were able to relax and really enjoy our tour. As it went so well I would definitely use them again"

• Mel Parry, Benllech RFC - Manchester 2009

  "All aspects of the tour ran very smoothly and efficiently, and all the lads had a really great time!"

• Jean Small, Preston Townswomen 2009

  "Efficient and courteous service, making the booking process trouble free for the organiser."

• Kirsty Gallagher, Francis Holland School - Malta 2009

  "I felt that all enquires were dealt with in a professional and friendly manner. The swimming training and Gala both ran according to plan and met our expectations perfectly. Overall an action packed, fun filled trip"

• Simon Lewis, Basingstoke RFC - South Africa 2009

  "After 5 years fund-raising, planning and expectation there was a risk that the tour could feel anticlimatic BUT that absolutely was not the case. Every facet of the tour was as close to perfect as makes no difference: the rugby, the activities, the location, the people and the camaraderie (even the budget!). We would go back again in a heartbeat and change nothing!"

• Rachel Blundell, Levenshulme High School - Holland 2009

  "Overall a great tour, with fantastic facilities nearby and made even better by the heat wave experienced whilst we were there! Thank you!"

• Jackie Booth, Sherburn Brears ARLFC - Cardiff 2009

  "Our recent Rugby tour to Cardiff went without hitch and all according to plan. Sports and Corporate handled our questions and queries in a very efficient and professional manner which in turn made our tour a great success and one of great enjoyment. The Coach driver was absolutely Fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely book through Sports & Corporate again."

• Steve Davies, Old Coventrians RFC - Cardiff 2009

  "Following this initial tour 'The Rugby Tour' will now become one of life’s rituals for the majority of the party’"

• Viv Jones, SLoW Swimming Club - Torremolinos 2009

  "The staff at both the Hotel and Swimming Pool were very welcoming and concerned that we enjoyed our stay. The pool staff were keen to ensure that we had everything we needed and happy to lend the swimmers mats for their warm up exercises. The swimmers thoroughly enjoyed the trip and are already asking if we will organise another for next year!"

• Rob Ponting, Harwell Rugby Club - Manchester 2009

  "Thanks for organising a great “credit crunch tour” – great value for money and well put together."

• Andy Mcmillan, Preston Grasshoppers RFC U13's - Bristol 2009

  "Tour was enjoyed by Parents and boys alike with a good blend of rugby and socialising."

• Alan Geal, North Dorset Girls RFC U15 - Torquay 2009

  "Many thanks for arranging the tour for the North Dorset under 15’s girl team. They greatly enjoyed the PGL site and the activities that you choose for them and it was a hit. Many thanks for making it very easy for me to arrange by invoicing the receipts and producing the itinerary. It has been a very positive experience."

• Scott Brown, Downingtown RFC U17 - Wales & Manchester 2009

  "Sports and Corporate Group Travel are the only tour company we plan on using for all our needs. Their level of professionalism and thoroughness during the planning of our tour put me at ease as the tour coordinator. Once in Wales, I had no worries that our expectations would be met and our tour would run smoothly because of the time Matthew and Julie spent with me over the months coming up to our actual tour. They were there for us at a moments notice if we had any questions at all. Top notch!"

• Steve Cope, Buchan School - Manchester 2009

  "Very efficient service with the ultimate accolade being that all participants thoroughly enjoyed the experience."

• Gareth Evans, St Albans RFC U11 - Barnstaple 2009

  "A tour professionally organised and enjoyed by the team and the supporters and would like to think we will be doing it again next year. I would like to thank all at Sports & Corporate Group Travel for making this tour possible."

  

• Ashley Hayden, Exeter Chiefs U14 - Holland 2009

  "I was in contact with S&C several times in the run up to the tour and the team were always helpful and knew their subject. S&C made our tour a huge success. All the hassle factors were taken out of our hands leaving us to enjoy our tour to the Netherlands"

• England Rugby League Youth U15 - Wales 2009

  "Thank you once again for the effort and time you put in. I look forard to working with Sports and Corporate in the near future"

• Adrian Smith, North Dorset RFC U18's Rugby - Ireland 2009

  "A Superb tour professionally organised. We couldn't have hoped for better for our swansong tour!"

• Will Hunt, Ystrad Mynach College Rugby - Ireland 2009

  "We asked for a tour and we got what we asked for. Great accommodation, great matches and great hospitality and answers to any questions promptly. What else would you want."

• Jen Boyd, Ashbury College Girls Rugby - Ireland and Barcelona 2009

  "Words cannot even begin to describe the great trip we had. Our girls are very well traveled and they all said that this was the best trip they have ever been on, it was perfect."

• Steve Cooper, Bolton School Rugby - Worcester 2009

  "Fantastic tour. The standard of Rugby and hospitality shown by the host clubs was spot on. The lads and staff really enjoyed their weekend. Many Thanks."

• Dennis Eason, Bognor Regis Swimming Club - Calella, Spain 2008

  "S&C were very helpful from the onset.All our needs were catered for and we look forward to using them again in the future"

• Robbie Paulin, Inverness Blitz American Flag Football - Germany 2008

  "This was a great experience for our players and it was all put together in a stress free package. This is the first time we have been with S&C and it has been the most enjoyable and strees free trip we have dine"

• Ann Wood,City of Aberdeen Swimming Club - Calella 2008

  "Service from Sports & Corporate Group Travel was excellent. They took care of all arrangements from beginning to end. The swim camp ran very smoothly and was a great success. We would highly recommend"

• John Carter, West Ledds ARLFC - Paris 2008

  "S&C were the only company to listen to us and not push us into going where other tour companies 'specialised' in. Very accessible, even at 9.00 o'clock on a Sunday night. Very helpful with all the paperwork for the RFL"

• Jackie Booth, Sherburn Bears ARLFC - Dublin 2008

  "Sherburn Bears - 22 players, 2 coaches, 1 first aider, 20 supporters, 1 top notch driver - equals- 1 PERFECT TOUR"

• Harry Hanson, Littleborough RUFC - Twickenham 2008

  "Fun, morale booster, friendships cemented with all 35 on tour, excitement, competitive spirit in Ten Pin bowling. The match against Marlow RFC and coaching by Quins staff was excellent but the icing on the cake was match day at the Stoop against Sale Sharks. A fantastic atmosphere and positively the right time to tour - the end of the season! All the boys are now on a high and can't wait to sign for next season"

• Luke Walker, Blackheath RFC - Lyon 2008

  "I have had only positive feedback from my fellow tourists which says it all. We will all take great memories from this, thanks!"p>

• Mel Parry, Benllech RFC - Antrim 2008

  "I found S&C extremely helpful, nice and pleaseant to deal with and also flexible, which is very important when there are large groups involved"

• Jamie Fisher, BIRFC U14's - Recommendation

  "In fact I feel we ought to be making use of their capabilities to make our tours easier to manage – their costs were much lower than their competitors and they are extremely pleasant to deal with! Bear in mind they are real rugby people, they work closely with Sale Sharks on the corporate level and have a huge range of contacts around the world, so they are unlike many of the so-called specialist tour organisers."

• Helen Burridge, St.Albans RFC U14's - Devon 2008

  "Excellent, nothing needs improving. I was a bit worried - fifteen 14 year old boys but they were brilliant. The coach driver was excellent he couldn't do enough for us and the rugby fixtures were spot on" "

• Robb Merchant, AbergavennyRFC - Solway Firth - The Lakes 2008

  "A very good service all round. From the very first contact with S&C a very good rapport was built. The Rugby clubs gave a great welcome and we had some good competitive games and I would recommend the whole tour to anyone looking to tour the North West of England. Thank you to Matthew and his team."

• Dilwyn Evans, West Bridgford RFC - Belgium 2008

  "If you want a problem free tour, use S&C"

• Josh Holt, Farragut High School, Tennessee, USA - UK Tour 2008

  "S&C provided our group a chance to experience the social and historical culture of England alongside our main reason for the tour - Rugby. From the training sessions to the games, to the Sale Sharks match, every part of our experience was top notch!"

• Dave Saunter, Bodmin RFC U14/15's - Holland 2008

  "Bodmin had 2 great days playing rugby with perfect hosts and stayed in accommodation which suited the boys/parents needs - thanks and here's to France 2009"

• Tony Harjette, Marlow U14's - Holland 2008

  "The Dutch once again went out of their way to make you feel welcome. A truly great touring destination!"

• Andrew Sherlock, Welwyn RFC U15's - Ireland 2008

  "Our initial tour enquiry was dealt with very well with significantly more detail and personalisation than other companies. This set you apart from the start as we had a better understanding of the shape and cost of the tour from the start".
  
  "The tour was a great success. As is often the case the better the planning the better the outcome. The partners S&C selected were helpful and flexible and provided outstanding service to the squad. Probably our best tour ever!"