Ashby RFC Bullettes

19/09/2026

The Bullettees arrived full of excitement for their first T1 League game of the season, facing the Leicester Vipers — a team they narrowly avoided losing to last season in a highly competitive game.

Sadly, Ashby struggled to get out of the blocks early and found themselves two tries down. But after a quick chat from the coaches, newly appointed vice-captain Louise Groom and captain Louise Caller, along with a few substitutions, the ladies began to grow into the game.

Their hard work was rewarded when Lady of the Match, Fern Rossano, claimed a try back for Ashby! 💪🏉

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to spark the comeback we were hoping for. Despite some incredibly valiant defending from the Ashby ladies, the dam eventually broke, with the Vipers adding two more tries before the final whistle.

A tough loss for the ladies to take, but every single player should be proud of the contribution they made. ❤️

There is plenty for the coaches and players to build on as the season continues, and we're sure there will be an opportunity to get some payback on the Vipers later in the season! 🔥🏉

Heads up, Bullettees — this is only the beginning! 💙

18/09/2026

Are you ready? We are ready! 🏉🐂💪🏻❤️💙

Ashby RFC Bullettes Vs Vipers Venom.

Tonight KO at 7.30pm

17/09/2026

Our first T1 league game of the season! 🏉🔥

We can’t wait to get out there and show what we’re made of.
The hard work has been building to this moment.

Let’s go, ladies — time to make history! 💪🐂

16/09/2026

🚨CAPTAINCY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Meet the women stepping up to lead our T1 & Contact teams this season!

Captains
Louise
Ally

Vice Captains
Becky
Louise
Alex
Nikki

Ready to lead. Ready to inspire. Ready to bring the team together.

Let’s get behind them and make it a season to remember! 💪🔥

11/09/2026

History is about to be made……

For the very first time, the RFU and LRU will welcome the all new Midlands East Ladies T1 League.

A league created by women, for women bringing clubs together from across the region to compete, connect and continue driving the growth of the female game…

Coming soon to a pitch near you…
New teams. New friendships. New opportunities.

The future of women’s T1 rugby starts here!!

09/09/2026

From standing on the sidelines as rugby mums to founding a whole new league! 🏉✨

Huge shout-out to Ally and Lou, featured in XV Style Magazine for their incredible work building the Ashby Bullettes and setting up our T1 league.

Their passion and hard work have transformed women’s non-contact rugby at Ashby RFC and beyond. We couldn’t be prouder! ❤💙🐂🏉

Read their full story below👇

Meet Louise Caller and Alexandra Blevins, the women behind the Midlands East Ladies T1 League, and discover how they are creating new opportunities for women and girls in rugby.

28/07/2026

What a day to remember! 🏉

On Saturday 25th July 2026, Louise, Louise and Toby had the honour of representing Ashby RFC in a T1 Legends Match at the Festival of Sport in Meriden.

Lining up alongside sporting stars including Austin Healey, Ryan Sidebottom, Dan Hipkiss, Jonathan Joseph, Helen Richardson-Walsh, Toby Garbett, Joel Faron and Claudia Peña, and officiated by Ian Tempest, our Ashby representatives found themselves in truly exceptional company.

A fantastic experience, an incredible event, and a proud moment for Ashby RFC! 🐂❤💙🏉

Rugby legends, elite athletes, social media personalities and community rugby players came together this weekend to showcase T1 Rugby, the fast growing and fun non-contact rugby union format.

25/07/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Are you ready to be part of something new?

Ashby RFC Bullettes are launching the East Midlands Ladies T1 League this September, and we’re looking for up to five teams to join us!

- FREE to enter
- Open to Ladies T1 teams (18+)
- September – May competition
- Teams within 1–1.5 hours of Ashby RFC

Don’t have a T1 team yet? Not sure where to start? Get in touch – we’d love to help!

[email protected]

Registration closes 31st July

14/07/2026

⚠️ Ladies Pre-Season Training – Time Change ⚠️

Due to the England football match kicking off at 8:00pm, we’re bringing this week’s ladies’ pre-season training forward.

🕕 New time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

📅 This change is for this week only.

See you all there! 💪

04/06/2026

Looking to make new friends, get fitter, or try something new?

Whether you've never picked up a rugby ball, played years ago, or are simply looking for a new challenge, we'd love to welcome you to the Bullettes family.

✨ All abilities welcome�
✨ 4 FREE trial sessions�
✨ Contact & non-contact rugby options�
✨ Fun, friendly team and qualified coaching

Grab a friend or come on your own, we're a lovely bunch!

Join us for a relaxed T1 social session on 17th June at 6.30pm before pre-season training begins on 20th June. Interested? Send us a message and we'll let you know where we're meeting.

📍 Ashby RFC�
🕕 Wednesdays 6pm–8pm�
🕤 Saturdays 9:30am–11am
More than a team, we're a family.

📩 DM us, email [email protected], or simply turn up and give it a go!