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South Leicester Rugby Club is a family friendly club based in the heart of Leicestershire

04/09/2026

COME AND MEET OUR MINI & JUNIOR SECTION!

We’ll be at this year’s Knighton Park Show and would love you to come along and see what we’re all about!

We’re currently looking to welcome new players into our Mini & Junior section, so if your child is interested in giving rugby a go, come and meet the team, ask us any questions and find out more.

👋 Meet the coaches and players
🏉 Learn more about joining the club
❓ Ask any questions you may have
🎉 Enjoy a brilliant FREE family day out

📍 Knighton Park
📅 Sunday 6th September
🕚 11am – 5pm

Come over, say hello and find out why our Mini & Junior section is such a great place to get involved!

We’d love to see you there!

28/08/2026

𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝙒𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙎𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙃 𝙇𝙀𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙍𝙁𝘾 𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙄 & 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

Are you looking for a new club or a new rugby home?
South Leicester RFC are looking to recruit new players and we’d love to welcome you!

Come and be part of a club with a fun, friendly, family atmosphere where players can grow in confidence, make friends and enjoy being part of the team.

Why join us?
✅ Great subs package for the season *Universal credit discount available
✅ Qualified & DBS-checked coaches
✅ Fun, welcoming and supportive environment
✅ Great facilities including 3 full-size pitches and changing rooms
✅ A fantastic place to learn, play and belong

𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙏𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 – 𝙁𝙐𝙉 𝘿𝘼𝙔

📅 12th September
🕚 From 11:30am

Join us for a brilliant day of rugby and fun, including:
🌭 Free burger or hot dog for new players
🔥 BBQ
🏰 Bouncy castle

Whether you’re new to rugby or already play and want a fresh start, we would love to welcome you to South Leicester RFC.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘆!
𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵.

17/08/2026

COACH WANTED – SENIOR TEAM BACKS ASSISTANT COACH

South Leicester RFC are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic backs coach to join our senior coaching team.

We’re looking for someone passionate about player development who can work alongside our Head Coach and help our senior backs take their game to the next level.

Training: Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Matchdays: Saturdays, home or away
Previous coaching experience preferred
Positive, dedicated and team-focused approach

Interested or want to find out more?
Contact Len on 07917 807855

16/08/2026

What an afternoon yesterday at Leicester Lions RFC!

Plenty of laughs, plenty of smiles and, most importantly, a brilliant bit of team bonding for the lads.

A huge thank you to all the South supporters who came along to cheer the boys on, your support was very much appreciated!

29/07/2026

Our seniors and colts have already started their pre season and what a pre season it’s turning out to be, but now it’s time for our mini and junior section to get stuck in!

The countdown is over – pre-season training for our Minis & Juniors is here!

Whether your child is completely new to rugby or has played before, South Leicester RFC is the perfect place to learn new skills, make lifelong friends, build confidence and, most importantly, have fun in a safe and welcoming environment.

At South Leicester RFC, we’re more than a team, we’re a family. Our club is built on teamwork, respect, community and pride, with qualified, DBS-checked coaches supporting players of all ages and abilities.

The forecast says it’s going to be a scorcher, so we’ll be keeping our future rugby stars cool too! Every child taking part will receive a FREE ice pole after training because surviving pre-season in this heat deserves a tasty reward!

FREE taster sessions available!
Pre-season: Wednesday 29th July – Wednesday 19th August
6:30pm – 7:30pm
South Leicester Rugby Football Club, Welford Road, LE18 3TE

If you’ve been thinking about giving rugby a try, there’s never been a better time to join us.

For more information, contact Mrs Cox (Mini & Junior Chair) on 07462 114152 or email [email protected]

24/07/2026

Pre-season is officially underway… and WOW!

What a turnout last night! It looks like there are plenty of hungry players ready to get stuck in and make some noise this season.

Now for the bit you’ve all been waiting for… FIXTURE RELEASE!

Save this so you know exactly where the team will be this season!

The good news? We’ve got even more local games this season… so let’s be honest, there are absolutely NO excuses not to get down and show that incredible South spirit from the sidelines!

📍 Senior Training - Welford Road, Wigston, LE18 3TE
🗓️ Every Tuesday & Thursday
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:30pm

🚿 Changing rooms available
🍻 Clubhouse open afterwards to rehydrate… however you choose! 😉

Whether you’re:
Brand new to rugby
An ex-player dusting the boots off
Looking for a new club to call home

South has you covered.

Come for the rugby, stay for the banter, and be part of something special this season.

Who’s ready? Tag your teammates, your mates, or that one person who’s been saying they’ll “come down next week” for the last three years… 👀

17/07/2026

Less than a week to go until pre-season starts – and we’d love you to be part of it!

Looking for a new challenge? Want to get fitter? Or simply fancy being part of a fantastic group of people?

At our club, you’ll find more than just rugby. You’ll make friends for life, become part of a supportive rugby family, and create memories both on and off the pitch.

Get fit
Make mates for life
Join a rugby family
Be part of something special

Whether you’ve never picked up a rugby ball before, you’re returning to the game, or you’re looking for a new club to call home, everyone is welcome.

📅 Pre-season starts: Thursday 23rd July
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Training continues every Thursday thereafter at 7:00 PM.

Take that first step, we can’t wait to welcome you.

Want to know more? Drop us a DM.
We’re always happy to chat and answer any questions!

See you there!

13/07/2026

⚽ LIVE AT SOUTH LEICESTER RFC ⚽

Join us this Wednesday 15th July as we show England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Argentina 🇦🇷 live on the big screen!

🕖 Bar Open: 7:00pm
⚽ Kick-Off: 8:00pm

Bring your family and friends and enjoy the match with us in a great club atmosphere.

Everyone is welcome – including children!

Come on down, cheer on England, and enjoy a great evening at the club! 🏉⚽

20/06/2026

🏉☀️ Conexus Summer Camp 2026 is now open for bookings! ☀️🏉

South Leicester RFC is proud to be partnering on this year’s Conexus Summer Camp, taking place from 17th–21st August.

Designed for children starting Years 5-8 in September, the camp combines:
✅ Rugby-based fitness and fun
✅ Teamwork and confidence building
✅ English and Maths challenges to help prepare for the new school year
✅ Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised AQA Unit Award Certificate

📍 South Leicester RFC, Wigston
🕘 9:00am-4:00pm (drop off from 8:15am)
💷 £40 per day or £175 for all 5 days if booked before 20th July

No rugby experience needed - whether your child already plays or has never picked up a rugby ball, everyone is welcome.

Places are limited, so if you’re interested please complete the booking form using the QR code or link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc98YsBzUtstL9T__7LkzlAjOAMzFOuq7Y7oZuzO32Zgo_bIQ/viewform?usp=header

02/06/2026

More than a team. We’re a family.

South Leicester RFC is recruiting for our Seniors & Colts sections ahead of the 2026/27 season!

Join a club built on:
✅ Teamwork
✅ Respect
✅ Community
✅ Pride

Whether you’re an experienced player or looking to get back into rugby, there’s a place for you at South Leics.

📅 Pre-season training starts Tuesday 21st July at 7pm
📍 Welford Road, South Leicester RFC
📞 Ross Bailey: 07412 647517

Address

Welford Road Wigston
Leicester
LE183TE

Opening Hours

Wednesday	6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	6:30pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+441162882066

Website

http://www.southleicesterrfc.com/

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