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.
Important Update!
Please see a club announcement about the start of the 2026/27 Season here: https://www.rwbrfc.club/news/club-update-start-of-the-2026-27-season
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.
