Amber Valley RUFC

Amber Valley RUFC Based in Somercotes, Alfreton. We have mens, womens and minis & juniors teams. New players are always welcome.

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https://ambervalleyrfc.co.uk
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⚫️🟡 TRAINING THIS WEEK ⚫️🟡With the start of the season fast approaching training continues here at Valley and we’re look...
07/09/2026

⚫️🟡 TRAINING THIS WEEK ⚫️🟡

With the start of the season fast approaching training continues here at Valley and we’re looking for new players to join all of our squads!

Rugby is great sport for building confidence, improving fitness and forming new friendships! Whether you’ve played before and are looking to return to the game or have never even watched rugby before there’s a place for everyone at Valley!

Our fantastic coaches will guide you every step of the way, and you’ll be supported by a great group of teammates throughout each session.

With our range of teams we have a place for all of the family!

🏉 U5’s - U12’s MINIS AND JUNIORS - Sunday morning 10-11:30am

🏉 U13 - U16 BOYS - Tuesday & Thursday nights 6-7pm

🏉 UNDER 18 GIRLS – Tuesday nights 6-7pm

🏉 MENS TEAM - Tuesday & Thursday nights 7 - 8:30pm

🏉 WOMEN’S TEAM – Tuesday & Thursday nights 7–8:30pm

Grab a mate and come and join us at Amber Valley Rugby Club!

For more information just drop us a message!

06/09/2026

URGENT HELP NEEDED

We have been made aware that a heard of cows have made their way onto the club car park and pitches. Can any local farmers who they may belong to please get in touch with us asap!

🏉 PLAYER SPONSOR 🏉 We’re back with another players sponsor and next up is Ross Pepper! Ross has secured sponsorship from...
06/09/2026

🏉 PLAYER SPONSOR 🏉

We’re back with another players sponsor and next up is Ross Pepper! Ross has secured sponsorship from ‘ECG extensions’!

After a year away travelling the world Ross is back training and ready to re-join the lads of game day! Valleys back line is looking incredibly strong this season and we can’t wait to see Ross slotting back in to it!

Huge thank you to ‘ECG extensions’ for supporting Ross and the club for the season!

Reminder that it’s just £25 to sponsor one of our players for the season! If you’re interested in supporting one of them just drop us a message!

🏉 MENS MEMORIAL GAME 🏉 We’re pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual mens Bob Whitfield memorial game nex...
06/09/2026

🏉 MENS MEMORIAL GAME 🏉

We’re pleased to announce that we will be holding our annual mens Bob Whitfield memorial game next weekend!

After some much needed rain the pitches at Valley are ready to see some game time and the lads can’t wait to get out there!

📆 Saturday 12th September
⏰ 2pm kick off
🆚 Ashfield
📍 Amber Valley Rugby Club, DE55 4NQ

The Bob Whitfield memorial game is always a great day remembering past Valley players and is a chance for the lads to come together before their league season starts in a few weeks!

The clubhouse will be open from 12:30 so get yourselves down and show the lads your support! 🏉

LETS GO VALLEY!

MINIS AND JUNIORS ARE BACK!! Here’s your reminder that our minis and juniors (U5-U12’s) are back training this morning ...
06/09/2026

MINIS AND JUNIORS ARE BACK!!

Here’s your reminder that our minis and juniors (U5-U12’s) are back training this morning after a short summer break!!

It’s safe to say that the kids and coaches can’t wait to get back on the pitches!!

If you have a child who you’re wanting to get into a sport then rugby at Amber Valley is the perfect place for them!!

Bring them along to try it out, the first 4 weeks are totally FREE!!

⚫️🟡 TRAINING NIGHT ⚫️🟡Tonight our Under 13 to Under 16 boys, Under 18 girls, senior men and senior women will be taking ...
01/09/2026

⚫️🟡 TRAINING NIGHT ⚫️🟡

Tonight our Under 13 to Under 16 boys, Under 18 girls, senior men and senior women will be taking to the pitches for training! With only a few weeks left til the season officially starts the teams have been grafting hard to prepare!

🏉 UNDER 13 - UNDER 16 BOYS 6-7pm

🏉UNDER 18 GIRLS – 6-7pm

🏉 MENS TEAM - 7 - 8pm

🏉 WOMEN’S TEAM – 7–8:30pm

Our teams are always keen to welcome new players, so why not come down and give rugby a go? No prior experience is needed!
Our fantastic coaches will guide you every step of the way, and you’ll be supported by a great group of teammates throughout each session.

No matter your age or ability, there’s a place for you at Valley!

If you’d like more details, just send us a message 👍

📣🏉 WOMENS INNER WARRIOR RUGBY CAMP 🏉📣Ever wondered what rugby is all about? Well this is your chance to give it a go! 🙌W...
31/08/2026

📣🏉 WOMENS INNER WARRIOR RUGBY CAMP 🏉📣

Ever wondered what rugby is all about? Well this is your chance to give it a go! 🙌

We’re inviting local women aged 17+, whether you’ve played rugby before or have never picked up a rugby ball in your life, to come along to our Women’s Rugby Introduction Day at Amber Valley RUFC.

No pressure. No judgement. No experience needed.
Just a fun, relaxed environment where you can learn something new, meet new people and have a laugh along the way!

You’ll get:
🏉 Beginner-friendly coaching
💪 Lots of encouragement and support
😂 Fun games, skills & team activities
🏃‍♀️ A great way to improve fitness
🤝 The chance to meet an amazing group of women
🎉 Plenty of socials and opportunities to get involved off the pitch too!

You don’t need to be super fit, sporty or know anything about rugby! Just bring yourself and give it a go! 💛

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a new challenge, a way to get active, or simply want to meet some great people — your rugby adventure could start here! Rugby is a super inclusive sport with places for women of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels!

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes

Come on your own, bring a friend, or bring a whole group — everyone is welcome! We promise you’ll love every minute and feel incredibly empowered!

Afterwards the women will be watching the Red Roses vs Canada on the big screens in the clubhouse which will give you even more chance to get to know everyone and see what a special bond rugby creates.

TRY RUGBY. BUILD CONFIDENCE. HAVE FUN.
One club. One team. One family. 🏉

For more information just get in touch!

🏉🖤💛 THE MINIS AND JUNIORS ARE BACK 💛🖤🏉The summer break is nearly over, which can only mean one thing… RUGBY IS BACK FOR ...
31/08/2026

🏉🖤💛 THE MINIS AND JUNIORS ARE BACK 💛🖤🏉

The summer break is nearly over, which can only mean one thing… RUGBY IS BACK FOR OUR MINIS AND JUNIORS! 🙌

📅 Training starts again Sunday 6th September
⏰ 10 - 11:30am
🏉 Cubs (U5’s) – U12s
📍Amber Valley Rugby Club, DE55 4NQ

All of our minis and juniors teams are looking for some new recruits so if you have children aged 4-11 then why not bring them down to Amber Valley to see what rugby is all about!

Rugby is a great sport for:
🏉 building confidence
🏉 making new friends
🏉 developing skills
🏉 teamwork
🏉 improving fitness
🏉 teaching discipline
AND MOST OF ALL ITS GREAT FUN!!

With our great coaching set up it doesn’t matter if they’ve played rugby before or not as they’ll be taught everything they need to know to fall in love with the game!

The first 4 weeks of training is totally FREE so what have you got to lose!

For more information just drop us a message!

ONE CLUB. ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY.
WE ARE ALL VALLEY! 🖤💛🖤💛

🏉 PLAYER SPONSOR 🏉 Up next for the players sponsors is Kirsty Dooley. Kirsty has secured sponsorship from Londis in Swan...
30/08/2026

🏉 PLAYER SPONSOR 🏉

Up next for the players sponsors is Kirsty Dooley. Kirsty has secured sponsorship from Londis in Swanwick!

Having never played rugby before joining Valley, Kirsty has now been playing in our women’s team for a few seasons. Kirsty’s strength from weight training in the gym makes her a powerhouse on the pitch!

Huge thank you to Londis in Swanwick for supporting Kirsty and the club for the season!

Reminder that it’s just £25 to sponsor one of our players for the season! If you’re interested in supporting one of them just drop us a message!

🏉 PLAYER SPONSOR 🏉 It’s time for another players sponsor and next up is Joe Bateman! Joe has secured sponsorship from ‘A...
30/08/2026

🏉 PLAYER SPONSOR 🏉

It’s time for another players sponsor and next up is Joe Bateman! Joe has secured sponsorship from ‘Austin Fitness’!

Joe has recently returned to rugby joining Amber Valley this summer and he’s slotted straight in! Joes speed and strength will be a great asset to the Valley back line! We can’t wait to see him smash it this season!

Huge thank you to ‘Austin Fitness’ for supporting Joe and the club for the season!

Reminder that it’s just £25 to sponsor one of our players for the season! If you’re interested in supporting one of them just drop us a message!

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Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes
Alfreton
DE554NQ

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