Going on tour has always been part of playing rugby. FoRR organises official volunteer coaching trips to Rwanda to deliver training to coaches and children across the country.
You will spend time with our rugby development officers visiting schools, clubs, and colleges meeting the team and engaging with children and young adults who are passionate about the sport. You will have an experience with memories that will last a lifetime.
Our volunteer coaching trips offer you the chance to help our team in Rwanda who have been officially recognised by the IRB as providing invaluable opportunities for children to play the sport we love. While some rugby experience is helpful it is by no means essential with enthusiasm being the most important travel accessory.
Our coaching trips are an opportunity to experience this beautiful country through the eyes of its next generation. We make no excuses for the hard work involved but guarantee your experience will stay with you for a lifetime.
We can offer three different types of trips to Rwanda
1: Rugby Foundation – volunteer coaching trips (usually in May) to introduce rugby to schools that have never played the game before. Suitable for coaches, teachers and enthusiasts.
FoRR-Rugby-foundations-tour-20252. Player Tours – an opportunity for players and coaches to train with and play against club sides and the national team, The Silverbacks. Suitable for coaches and players. Below is the flyer associated with the Player Tour we held in 2022. There are not currently any plans to organise a player tour. Please register your interest by emailing info@friendsofrwandanrugby.org.uk and we will get back to you.
FoRR-Players-Tour-June-20223. Bespoke tours – we can arrange for you (individuals or groups) to visit Rwanda and work with our RDOs at a time that suits you and a programme designed for you.
We take the safety of all volunteers who come with us to Rwanda very seriously and we have prepared a Volunteers Handbook that will probably answer many questions you may have. If you want to know more just contact us on info@friendsofrwandanrugby.org.uk
Upcoming trips
In 2025 we are running a Rugby Foundation Tour 22nd May to 1st June. Please contact info@friendsofrwandanrugby.org.uk for more details and to see how you can get involved.
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