Latest News | 16 November 2020
MSG Tours selected as Rugby World Cup travel partner
Travel firm MSG Tours has been selected as an Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup in France in 2023.
Groupe Couleur, the exclusive global rights holder for the tournament’s official travel programme, launched the process for the appointment of official travel agents in January.
It has now been revealed that is has selected MSG from an established range of operators.
2023 will see the Rugby World Cup celebrate the 10th edition since its inception in 1987, and the 200th anniversary since the ‘invention’ of the sport by William Webb Ellis.
Ticket-inclusive travel packages will go on sale in March and supporters across the world can start organising their Rugby World Cup 2023 trips over two years before the tournament takes place.
The announcement comes as MSG, which is based at Connect Derby’s Marble Hall, marks its fifth anniversary.
Founder and managing director Mark Gardner said: “Obtaining official status from World Rugby for the planet’s third biggest sporting occasion is a huge honour for our ambitious business.
“RWC2023’s acceptance of our thorough and innovative bid underlines our determination to provide affordable and dynamic packages for rugby fans across the world.
“Our bid includes the appointment of fellow UK tour operator, Living with the Lions Sports Travel as official sub agent.
“Together, our range of country-specific tours will cover the very best of France, featuring the south-western Basque region that serves as home to our European headquarters.”
