Amber Valley RUFC Minis & Juniors

12/10/2025

The under 10/11s were away at Matlock today, with both sides playing realy well.

22/06/2025

We have a stall here next Saturday come and drop by have a chat, we’re about for the whole day you will spot us in our kit. We have a demonstration at 1.30. So bring your kids along. Looks to be a great day

18/05/2025

Our fantastic ladies team are at Ripley Spring Market today! If you’re in the area go say hi! 👋

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03/05/2025

Amber Valley Minis are Festival Bound!🖤💛🖤

This Sunday, our Minis are off to the fantastic Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Festival – and we couldn’t be more excited! 🏉

It’s going to be a fun-filled day of rugby with teams from all over the extended area – including some we’ve never faced before! New challenges, new friends, and a whole lot of rugby magic.

Our touring U8 team will be rejoining us for the festival, fresh from their own adventures! Can’t wait to see them back in action with the rest of the Minis!
They look so small in the photo from last season’s festival! ☺️

Key Info:
• Arrive for 9:30am
• £3 entry per adult – cash only on the gate
• Parking in the surrounding industrial estate – just follow the friendly parking marshals
• Cash only stalls outside
• Please NO DOGS on site for the festival.

Don’t forget:
✔️ Full kit
✔️ Suncream
✔️ A picnic
✔️ And most importantly… a great big enthusiastic smile!!

Let’s show them all what Amber Valley spirit looks like – see you there!

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Chesterfield Panthers RUFC sports facility

27/04/2025

What a Performance from Our U13/14s Today!

A huge congratulations to our U13/14 team after a fantastic win over Chesterfield Panthers! 🏉

Martin summed it up perfectly:
“Absolutely brilliant performance - every single one of them should be extremely proud of themselves today. A great way to round off the season!”

And Dave added:
“Everyone was awesome today. Shows what they can do when they want to. They just need to believe in themselves. They should be really proud. Great job lads!” 💪👏

We couldn’t agree more!
Well done, lads - your hard work, determination, and team spirit really shone through today. We’re all so proud of you!

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27/04/2025

AV @ Matlock Under 8’s Festival

The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the Amber Valley flag is waving proudly at Matlock Rugby Festival! Our Under-8s are buzzing with excitement and ready to show off their silky skills at this amazing event. Let’s go Amber Valley! Play hard, have fun, and make some awesome memories out there today!

14/04/2025

12/04/2025

This Sunday at Amber Valley RUFC we’re excited to welcome Chesterfield Minis for a home match – let’s give them a warm AV welcome! Please arrive at 10am for a 10:30am kick-off and get ready for some fantastic rugby action! 🏉

Upstairs in the bar:
• Our Pre-Loved Kit Sale is on! ♻️👕 Come grab a bargain or donate any outgrown gear. Or both!
• The kitchen will be open with hot drinks and cobs with free food for players after the matches.
• Cakes and treats are back on the menu! All donations welcome to the stall! £1 each 🍰☕️
• And don’t forget to enter our Easter Raffle – choccy goodies and springtime prizes up for grabs! 🐣🍫🎟️

Also:
Our U13/14 age groups are off on a team-building exercise to Tag Active, meeting at Lammas Leisure Centre at 10:30am. Have a blast, team! 🚀

See you Sunday – it’s going to be a cracking day at AV!

05/04/2025

Rugby this weekend at Amber Valley RUFC!
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This Sunday (6th April), U6 to U12 will be training at home as we gear up for our final minis home game of the season on 13th April vs Chesterfield—let’s make it a big one! And don’t forget the awesome Minis Festival at Chesterfield on Saturday 4th May—more details to follow soon!

Meanwhile, our Teens are in action at home this Sunday with a local clash against Ashfield RFC—come down and show your support!

As always, the kitchen will be open upstairs serving hot drinks and cobs, and the bar will be open too. Don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets (£1 each)—available from both the bar and kitchen. All funds raised will go towards our End-of-Season Presentation.

Prizes include:
• A bottle of Prosecco
• A Cadbury Easter Egg
• A Spring flower basket

See you all Sunday for another great day of rugby and community spirit!

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30/03/2025

🌸🏉 Happy Mother’s Day to All Our Amazing Rugby Mums! 🏉🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible mums who make rugby happen! Whether you’re on the sidelines cheering, washing muddy kits, driving to early morning matches, running the tuck shop, or offering endless support and encouragement—you are the heart of our club.

A huge thank you to all our brilliant rugby mums and honorary rugby mums for everything you do. Our players (big and small) wouldn’t be where they are without you! 💙💛

Enjoy your special day—you’ve earned it! 🏆💐