Italy v England

One of the truly great rugby weekends, Rome, was made for the Guinness Six Nations Championship. It is all about atmosphere, people and a brilliant buzz of discovery. England have never lost against Italy and are always roared on by a legion of fans who flock to this epic city for a spot of the good life. And while England have had their own way at the Stadio Olimpico, there have been signs the Azzurri are more than ready for the challenge. Fantastically coached, young, aggressive and talented, they are just waiting for their moment. A cracking contest awaits.

Your break will include accommodation at one of our specially selected hotels. The hotels will be well located so you can make the most of your break and within easy access to the stadium. There may be options to upgrade to other hotels. Each option will include bed and breakfast during your stay. Choose from a range of our specially selected hotels at the next stage of the booking process.

There are many things that go hand in hand with a great rugby weekend. Sharing drinks with friends, enjoying the history and culture of fantastic countries and of course food! Our walking food tour experiences are a great way to sample the regional delights of Italy with experts who will really get you to the heart and soul of favourite dishes at some of the best local eateries in each city. Mouth-watering fun not to be missed.

If you want a complete travel experience, our flight-inclusive package options are perfect. We will be offering a range of packages that include return flights from Birmingham. It saves the hassle of having to find your own way and our staff will be there to meet you and assist with your group transfer when you land so it really is that easy.

A great way to begin your build up to the weekend’s rugby action! England Rugby House combines entertainment, stories, insight and history from some of the leading names in the men’s and women’s game. This is your Home Away from Home on the eve of huge Six Nations matches. Revel in the company of legends who have worn the England shirt and get ready for kick off.

From the priests in their purple, the living 3000 year old history, the noise, fantastic street life, awe-inspiring architecture to great food and good living, Rome is an incredible city. Ancient icons such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon recall the cities golden age as ‘caput mundi’ (capital of the world), while St Peter’s Basilica is the Vatican’s incredible showpiece church, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. A trip to Rome is more than just a rugby weekend. It’s the chance to discover life, history and the culture that is around every corner, under every step and on almost every wall. Throw in some great wine and great food, there is every ingredient for a wonderful travel experience.