Pre-season Senior Training

Tue 16 Jun 2026 18:18

Pre-season is almost here!

Royal Wootton Bassett RFC's 1st and 2nd squads return to training on Thursday 2nd July as preparations begin for another exciting season.

As one of Wiltshire's leading community rugby clubs, we're proud to offer outstanding facilities, a welcoming environment, and rugby opportunities for players of all abilities. Located just minutes from Junction 16 of the M4, RWBRFC continues to provide one of the strongest rugby programmes in the region.

 

Key Pre-Season Dates

Mens 1st XV & 2nd XV

Thursday 2nd July - Pre-season training begins, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7pm

22nd August -Pre-season fixture confirmed AWAY vs Cleve RFC (1st XV)

27th August -Pre-season fixture confirmed vs Devizes RFC (2nd XV)

5th September - Pre-season fixture confirmed HOME vs London Scottish Lions (1st XV)

League matches begin 12th September 2026

 

Mens 3rd XV & 4th XV

Tuesday 7th July - Pre-season training begins, 7pm

29th August - Pre-season fixture confirmed AWAY vs Grove RFC

 

Senior Women

Monday night summer fitness until pre-season

Wednesday 15th July - Pre-season training begins 

 

Ravens

7th August - Under 16 Girls and Under 18 Girls, Pre-season training begins 

21st August - Under 12 Girls and Under 14 Girls, Pre-season training begins  

 

Colts

4th August - Under 17 Boys and Under 18 Boys, Pre-season training begins 

 

Our players benefit from:

• A purpose-built Strength & Performance Gym
• Experienced coaching and medical support
• Four senior men's teams
• A thriving women's section entering the league structure this season
• A vibrant social scene both on and off the pitch

 

For the 2026-27 season, our teams will compete in:

🏉 1st XV – Regional 1 South West (Level 5)
🏉 2nd XV – Regional 2 Severn (Level 6)
🏉 3rd XV – Counties 2 Dorset & Wilts North (Level 8)
🏉 4th XV – Counties 3 Dorset & Wilts North (Level 9)
🏉 Women's XV – Entering the league structure for the first time

Whether you're new to the area, returning to rugby, or looking for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Contact our Director of Rugby for more information

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RAVENS

Royal Wootton Bassett RFC is the proud home of the Bassett Ravens - an inspiring rugby programme for girls in school years 7 to 13.

Girls interested in joining the team can enjoy four weeks of free training to experience the excitement of rugby for themselves. Contact girlsrugby@rwbrfc.club to find out more.

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COLTS

RWBRFC Colts are recruiting additional players across all positions to join the Bassett Under 17s and Under 18s teams.

If you are aged 16 or 17 and have played at school, or at club level, or would simply like to give rugby a try - come along to a training session. 

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