Pitch inspections done and we’re diving straight in! 🌊Bring a snorkel and you’ll be fine as it’s shaping up to be a splashing day of rugby!Jokes aside, while cancellations are flooding social feeds due to waterlogged pitches, it really highlights the incredible efforts of our facilities and grounds teams. Their hard work has helped stem the tide and keep a steady stream of fixtures flowing.Pitch inspections at The Old Showground take place at 09:00, and barring any overnight downpours, we fully expect both 1st XV and 2nd XV games to go ahead this Valentine’s Day. 💘🏉And good news — the showers have had a major upgrade, so you can rinse, refresh, and make a clean getaway after the mud bath!So grab your brolly, wrap up warm, and come down to soak up the atmosphere. Better yet, shower your loved ones with a little Valentine’s rugby romance while you’re at it.#howmanypuns#punintended #gameon ... See MoreSee Less
🔥 TEAMS ARE IN 🔥Here's how our teams line up this weekend!* Note KO time adjustments📆 14/02/2026⏰ 13:15🏟️ The Old Showground🐟 2nd XBurntwood Rugby Club Club 1st XV📆 14/02/2026⏰ 14:15🏟️ The Old Showground🐟 1st XBanbury Rugby Club Club 1st XV📆 14/02/2026⏰ 14:15🏟️ Granville Park (SY11 4AD)🐟 3rd XOswestry Rugby Club Club 1st XV📆 15/02/2026⏰ 14:00🏟️ The Old Showground🐟 Colts Cup XCamp Hill RFC - Club Page Page Colts XV🏆North Midlands CupUnfortunately the 4th XV fixture has been cancelled by Essington.Pray to the rain gods to ease up a bit and keep an eye on this page for updates! Whether you're at The Old Showground or on the road, MAKE, SOME, NOISE, and get behind the#uptheport##newportsaloprufct#grassrootsrugbyr#CupRugby#coltsrugbycoltsrugby ... See MoreSee Less
❓🏉 TRIVIA THURSDAY 🏉❓Courtesy of Gordon J Wood's extensive Club Records we have another 'Trivia Thursday' for you!Since records began (2000/2001 season), there have been SEVEN Seasons were an individual player has scored 20 League/Cup TRIES or more for the Men's 1st XV... Although this record has only been achieved by FOUR individuals...NAME THEM!For a bonus flex, name the ONE player who scored FORTY tries in ONE Season!!! 👀Good luck, and results to be revealed in the comments in 24 hours🧠⬇️⬇️⬇️ANSWERS BELOW⬇️⬇️⬇️Steffen Brotherton - 23 TRIES [Season 03/04]Rob Clymer - 20 TRIES [Season 11/12]Henry Vaka - 40 TRIES [Season 14/15]Henry Vaka - 23 TRIES [Season 15/16]Henry Vaka - 36 TRIES [Season 16/17]Henry Vaka - 33 TRIES [Season 17/18]Sam Evans - 26 TRIES [Season 19/20]For the statisticians, the best of the rest were:Neil Poole - 19 TRIES [Season 04/05]Marc Millward - 16 TRIES [Season 06/07]Watsoni Leqeti - 13 TRIES [Season 07/08]Matt Curgenven - 15 TRIES [Season 08/09] ... See MoreSee Less
👓👀SEE BETTER IN 2026👀👓With the support of local sponsor, The Glasshouse Opticians. During January and February, any club member can get a FREE 2nd Pair of glasses (including Varifocals and Sunglasses) when purchasing glasses from The Glasshouse Opticians! 👀Just take your club membership along with you!Thanks for the ongoing support The Glasshouse Opticians and offering these perks to our members.#ad#newglasses#varifocal#sunglasses... See MoreSee Less
