Europe’s most exciting and rugby competition, the RBS 6 Nations Championship, kicks off on February 1. England went into the 2013 final chasing the Grand Slam, and this season will be aiming to go one better and win.
This year’s fixtures see England play ‘all the Blues away’, with their matches against France, Scotland and Italy in the famous ‘away’ capitals. England Rugby Travel is offering fans its new RBS 6 Nations 2014 breaks collection.
Fans can enjoy weekend breaks with official match tickets for all of England’s home and away matches and, this year, England Rugby Travel is offering travel packages for England’s away matches in three of the most passionate cities in the world. Combine match tickets with activities such as Champagne tasting in the Maison Bollinger Cellars, wine tasting at the Fontana Candida Winery in Rome or musical theatre tickets to see the Lion King at the West End – there are plenty of rugby and cultural experiences not to be missed. Packages start from £279 per person.
Championship Champagne kick off in Paris, February 1 – from £319 per person: England will launch their RBS 6 Nations Championship campaign in France on February 1. Join the army of England fans in Paris when two of the biggest teams in Europe lock horns for what will undoubtedly be a fiery game – combine match tickets at the Stade de France with a one or two night weekend break with Eurostar travel and choose from a selection of hotels or opt for something more indulgent and enjoy a three night break at the The Hôtel Westminster Opera Paris, including a tour of the Maison Bollinger cellars and vineyards as well as champagne tasting and a three course lunch with Guy de Rivoire, the director of Bollinger.
Prices start at £319 for an official match ticket and overnight stay at the Mercure Tour Eiffel excluding travel. The three night Bollinger Champagne break is available from £1,349 including an official match ticket, accommodation at The Hôtel Westminster Opera Paris, return standard premier travel on Eurostar ,a tour of the Bollinger cellars and vineyards , champagne tasting and a three course lunch with the director of Bollinger.
Calcutta Cup showdown, February 8 – from £299 per person: In England’s second match, they will be defending their 2013 victory of the Calcutta Cup against Scotland on the 8th of February. Enjoy tightly packed streets full of great pubs, bars and late-night parties under the castle in Edinburgh. One and two night weekend breaks are available, combining match tickets at the Murrayfield Stadium. Or, stay for two nights and fly from London Gatwick to Edinburgh to prepare for the fight over the Calcutta Cup.
Prices start from £299 per person including an official match ticket and overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo
Rivalry reignited , England v Ireland , February 22 – from £319 per person: England will be hoping their home advantage tells in what will undoubtedly be a hotly-contested match against Ireland on the 22nd February. England claimed a thrilling, rain-soaked win in Dublin last season and will surely be ready for another tough afternoon of action. Combine match tickets with a one or two night weekend break, or make a weekend of it with a two night West End Theatre Break to see the Lion King or Wicked.
Prices start from £319 per person including an official match ticket and overnight stay at The Cumberland Hotel. A two night West End Theatre break is available from £475 with official match ticket, two nights stay at The Cumberland Hotel and a theatre ticket to see The Lion King or Wicked.
England take on the reigning champions, March 9 – from £279 per person: On March 9, it’s Wales’ turn to visit Twickenham and defend their title, this clash could be monumental. It has come down to this crucial encounter in order to determine the RBS 6 Nations winner for the last two years. Be part of the 80,000 strong crowd at Twickenham, and combine match tickets with a one or two night stay in the capital.
Prices start from £279 per person including an official match ticket and overnight stay at The Cumberland Hotel. A two night West End Theatre break is available from £445 with official match ticket, two nights stay at The Cumberland Hotel and a theatre ticket to see The Lion King or Wicked.
The final blues away, England’s final game in Rome, March 15 – from £409 per person
Italy is set to provide strong opposition, and with their home-advantage, England will have to bring their ‘A-game’ on the 15th March. Enjoy a two or three night weekend break in the historic city of Rome and combine with official match tickets. Soak up Italy’s culture and be witness to what’s predicted to be a passionate game of rugby. Upgrade your trip to include a visit to the Fontana Candida Winery along with a three course lunch.
Other travel packages available – prices start from £409 per person including an official match ticket and two night stay at Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio. Two and three night weekend breaks with flights are available from £759 including an official match ticket and return flights (London-Rome). To include a visit to the Fontana Candida Winery, prices start at £1,059.
See visit www.englandrugbytravel.com
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