There’s a real sense of momentum building across our men’s senior sides as we head towards the Christmas break. Both squads have started their campaigns strongly, carrying confidence from last season and building week by week through hard work and togetherness. What’s been especially pleasing is the blend of experience and youth. Seeing players step up from last year’s Colts into senior rugby – and doing so with confidence – shows how well our club pathway is working. That co

Women’s rugby at Minch continues to grow in all the ways that really matter. While our second season in the league has been challenging on paper, anyone who’s been down at training or on the touchline knows the results don’t reflect the effort, commitment and heart being shown every week. This season has already brought six debuts, each warmly welcomed into the group. A real highlight was seeing mum-and-daughter duo Nancy and Darcy Lee pull on Minch shirts on the same day – a

It’s been a fantastic season so far for our Minis and Juniors, and Hollybush has rarely been quieter for it. Following the success of our summer taster days, we’ve welcomed a huge number of new faces into the club, with our U6s in particular growing into a lively, energetic group. Seeing so many of our youngest players discovering rugby for the first time – and absolutely loving it – has been a real highlight. As one parent put it, “They come home muddy, smiling and desperate

On Thursday nights at Wycliffe (October - March) and at Hollybush (April - September), our club really comes together. Touch rugby has become the one place where every section of Minchinhampton Rugby Club mixes, trains and enjoys the game side by side. It’s not unusual to see boys and girls from our Minis and Juniors lining up alongside seniors – and often, as one senior said, “giving them a proper run for their money.” What makes Touch extra special is the chance for familie

Our clubhouse is the beating heart of Minchinhampton Rugby Club. It’s where muddy boots meet warm welcomes, where stories are shared, friendships grow and first-time visitors quickly feel at home. In true Minch style, it’s a little bit quirky – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. The feedback we hear time and again is simple: “It just feels friendly the moment you walk in.” While rugby sits firmly at the centre of everything we do, our clubhouse is much more than a matchda