North Rugby

10/06/2026

🏉 QUESTION OF THE DAY 🏉

If you were in charge of the RFU for one day, what would be the ONE thing you would change?

Would it be:
🔹 More investment in grassroots rugby?
🔹 Better support for community clubs?
🔹 Changes to the league structure?
🔹 Player welfare?
🔹 Ticket pricing?
🔹 Something completely different?

There are no wrong answers – we’re interested in hearing what matters most to rugby supporters, players, coaches, referees and volunteers.

Drop your answer in the comments below 👇

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🏉⚫

North Rugby 7s is proud to announce that Blake Morgan will captain the first-ever North Rugby 7s team.

A respected leader on and off the field, Blake’s commitment, standards and experience make him the ideal person to lead this historic squad into its inaugural tournament.

Mike Brown said:

“I’m very fortunate to have some real leaders in the first ever North Rugby 7s team. Blake will have the honour of being skipper. A great player, a great leader and will help the younger lads no end.”

Congratulations, Blake. A proud moment for both player and North Rugby as we begin this exciting new chapter.

07/06/2026

They’ve been here before.

Two talented players. One huge occasion. One shared disappointment.

Charles Morgan and Paddy Gaffey both know what it feels like to walk away from The Big Match on the losing side. The pain, the lessons, the motivation that stays with you long after the final whistle.

Now, they’re back.

Different teams. Different journeys. Same goal.

For Charles Morgan, it’s a chance to lead Regional 1 North East to glory.

For Paddy Gaffey, it’s an opportunity to bring Regional 1 North West success.

Two competitors. Two redemption stories. One stage.

Head-to-Head at The Big Match 26.

Who writes the ending this time?

📸 Ruggerpix

06/06/2026

⚡ Blink and you’ll miss him.

Finlay Stewart brings raw pace, sharp footwork and an eye for the try line to .

Defenders know what’s coming. Stopping it is another matter.

🏃‍♂️ 95 Pace
🎯 Clinical Finisher
🔥 Game Breaker

The Huddersfield RUFC winger has earned his place on the biggest stage.

Regional 1 North East 🆚 Regional 1 North West

Will Finlay be the man to light up Manchester?

📍 Manchester Rugby Club (SK8 7NB)
📅 13 June 2026
⏰ 3:00PM KO

06/06/2026

One week to go… a first for North Rugby. Players from around the North coming together.

The squad will be announced this week.

06/06/2026

Two regions.
Two rival leagues.
One stage big enough for them both.

On June 27th, 2026, Manchester Rugby Club becomes the battleground for Northern bragging rights.

🔥 REGIONAL 1 NORTH WEST
⚔️ REGIONAL 1 NORTH EAST

The score is tied at 1-1.
This is the decider.
One team goes ahead.
One league earns the bragging rights.
One region claims the North.

And this year, it gets even bigger.

Last year gave us a taster of the women’s game — put together at short notice, but still delivering quality, intensity, and a glimpse of what was possible.

Now, we’ve prepared.
Now, we’ve assembled the squads.
Now, it’s time for the full showcase.

The women’s game opens the day — high-level rugby, elite players, Northern pride on full display — before the men collide in the battle for the trophy.

This isn’t just another fixture.
This is Northern rugby at its very best.
Region vs Region.
League vs League.
Pride on the line.

Who owns the North?

📍 Manchester Rugby Club
📅 27 June 2026
🏆 The Big Match 2026

North West or North East?
Choose your side. Bring your people. Make some noise.

05/06/2026

Would Harry Aaronson be the top card in your Top Trumps pack? 👀

⚡ Pace
🎯 Finishing
💪 Strength
🧠 Game IQ

The Blackburn RUFC winger has all the attributes to light up the stage.

Regional 1 North East vs Regional 1 North West.
One chance to prove who’s the best.

Will Harry be the player to make the difference?

📍 Manchester Rugby Club
📅 27 June 2026
⏰ 3:00PM KO

05/06/2026

🏉 Big Match 26 Partner Announcement 🏉

North Rugby is delighted to welcome Atheli-Care Pitchside Physiotherapy Services as an official partner for Big Match 26.

Atheli-Care provides professional pitchside physiotherapy support to rugby clubs across the North, helping to ensure players receive expert care when it matters most. Their experienced team delivers injury assessment, immediate management, and player welfare support, allowing clubs to focus on the game with confidence.

Player safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of our game, and we’re proud to be working alongside a provider that shares those values.

Please join us in welcoming Atheli-Care to the North Rugby family as we look ahead to an exciting Big Match 26.

04/06/2026

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘. 🏉⚡

For the first time ever, North Rugby will have a presence in the world of Rugby 7s.

On 13th June, we head to Rugby Fest in Billingham to begin an exciting new chapter for rugby in the North. A new challenge. A new format. The same pride, passion and commitment that defines the players and clubs we represent.

This isn’t just another tournament.

It’s an opportunity to showcase the talent across Northern rugby, give players a platform to test themselves against quality opposition, and continue growing the game throughout the region.

We’re proud to be part of this milestone and can’t wait to see what this squad can achieve.

📍 Billingham, England
🏉 Rugby Fest
📅 13th June

One Region. One Passion. One More Piece of History.