Matlock Rugby Club

30/05/2026

We’re on the lookout for new players! 🤩

Our 1XV plays in a very competitive regional 2 midlands (Level 6) with our 2XV playing in the counties 4.

If you are new to the game or fancy a change of scenery in your rugby journey then please get in touch. Pre-season will be starting around July time but will be confirmed nearer the time.

For any more information or questions feel free to reach out via our social media channels. 💪🏻🐝

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29/05/2026

Over the last month, our old clubhouse has come down as we make way for an exciting new future for the club 🏉

So many players, families, coaches, and supporters have walked through those doors over the years.

We’re proud of all the memories made there and so thankful to everyone who has supported the club along the way.

While it’s sad saying goodbye to the old clubhouse, we can’t wait to see the next generation of rugby memories made in the new one.

Here’s to more rugby, more laughter, more friendships, and many more teams to come. 💙💛

28/05/2026

Thank you to our Sponsors! 💙

As the 25/26 season has finished all at Matlock Rugby Club would like to thank our sponsors for your contributions this season.

Without your sponsorship we simply wouldn’t be able to function the way we do, so thank you! 🐝 👏

We look forward to to the future and hope to see you back for more in the 25/26 campaign 🤩

27/05/2026

A big thank you to Darren Mooney and the team at Longcliffe for their donation of stone for our new clubhouse. Their contribution is greatly appreciated by the club!

Longcliffe Quarries LTD

25/05/2026

Sending all our strength and support to George and his family during these tough times. ❤️

George made a great impact on and off the pitch and went on to make his 1XV team debut this season. 👏

Once a blue always a blue! 🐝 💙

It’s devastating news to hear that one of our former U18s players, George Wayman, has been diagnosed with cancer.

George is part of our wider rugby family, and our thoughts are with him and his loved ones as he begins this fight.

Current First Team player and former Tigers M&J player Jenson Cliff is fundraising to help support George and his family during this incredibly difficult time.

If you are able to help in any way, please consider supporting this cause via the fundraising page below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/george-wayman-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

Every contribution, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated ❤️🏉

13/05/2026

NLD Selection

Congratulations to Joe Bunting Lewis Richardson and Harvey Spibey who have been selected to play against Leicestershire on Saturday in Nottingham.

Great to see our players representing at county level on a consistent basis. 👏

11/05/2026

Men’s End Of Season Awards Dinner 🏆

After a great season, Saturday saw the men’s teams celebrate with their annual end of season ‘do’. Once again, thanks to The Gate Inn at Tansley for your hospitality, brilliant as always. 👏

(Photos in order as below)

The Chris Loeber emerging player award:
Joe Bunting

Most improved:
1st xv - Owen Turner
2nd xv - Matt Webster

Coaches' player:
1st xv - John Statham
2nd xv - Paul Lane

Player's player:
1st xv - Joey Bunting
2nd xv - Tom Trueman

Top try scorer:
1st xv - Joe Bunting (18)
2nd xv - Chris Perry (7)

09/05/2026

Last game of the season for Matlock Womens Rugby Team 💪🏉 end of our 1st Season , was a fantastic achievement, thanks to everyone who’s made it work

07/05/2026

Thank you very much to Graham at Stroke Photography who has captured and framed our 25/26 team 1XV photo.

After seeing Graham had posted a few photos from our games we approached and asked if he would be interested in doing our team photo. He was and then very kindly framed it for us ready for our new clubhouse which was a brilliant surprise!

Graham is predominantly a talented wildlife photographer so please check out his page! 📸

Thanks again and look forward to seeing you next season 👍🏻

07/05/2026

Last game of the season for Matlock Womens Rugby team
Starting with just seven players last July we end this season on a massive high given what we have achieved as a squad