Melksham Rugby Club

16/06/2026

Great to see some of our youth age groups locked in and ready to kick off their pre-season training! Make sure to give their page a follow to stay updated on which teams are getting started and when. 🏉🙌

🏉 PRE-SEASON STARTS THIS WEEK AT MELKSHAM RFC! 🏉
Some of our age groups are back this week as preparations begin for the season ahead, and we’d love to welcome new players to the club!
Friday
🦌 Rugrats (Ages 3-5), U6s, U7s & U8s�⏰ 5:30pm – Fun Friday Session
A great introduction to rugby through games, fun activities, and making new friends.
🍔 The clubhouse will be open afterwards for refreshments.
Thursday
🏉 U10s Mixed Rugby�⏰ Training starts at 6:00pm
🏉 U15s Boys�⏰ Training starts at 6:00pm
Numbers continue to grow as the squad builds towards an exciting season ahead.
🏉 U16s Boys�⏰ Pre-season starts at 6:00pm
The boys begin preparations for a massive final season of junior rugby.
💙 Join the Melksham RFC family and be part of something special this season.
📩 For more information, please message the page.

15/06/2026

🏉 WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUBHOUSE THIS WEEKEND! 🏉

We’ve got a massive weekend ahead at Melksham RFC, and whether you're looking to run off some energy or sit back with a cold pint to watch the biggest game of the domestic season, the clubhouse is the place to be.

Here is everything you need to know for the weekend ahead:

🏃‍♂️ Friday 19th June: Touch Rugby
Kick off the weekend with some Friday night touch rugby. Our social Touch Rugby sessions are a brilliant way to stay fit, sharp, and have a laugh.

Who: Absolutely everyone is welcome (Ages 17+) – whether you're a seasoned veteran, a social player, or completely new to the game, you are absolutely welcome to come and join in.

🕗Time: 18:30 - 21:00

📍Clubhouse: Open from 18:30 - 21:00 for post-run refreshments.

🏆 Saturday 20th June: The Premiership Final!
It’s the big one. Northampton Saints vs. Exeter Chiefs battle it out for the ultimate prize in English rugby.

Look, we’re gutted not to see the Blue, Black and White of Bath out there on the big stage this year, but it promises to be an absolute blockbuster of a final anyway! Come down, grab a prime spot by the screen, and enjoy the atmosphere with the club family.

🕗Kick-Off: 15:00
Clubhouse: Open early and late! 14:00 - 23:00

📍 Where to find us: Melksham Rugby Club, Oakfields, Eastern Way, Melksham, SN12 7GU

To any of our club members or local rugby fans making the trip up to HQ for the final, have a fantastic day out and safe travels there and back! 🚗💨

For the rest of you, see you at the bar! 🍻

09/06/2026

🏉 PREMIERSHIPS PLAYOFFS AT THE CLUBHOUSE! 🍻
We have a massive weekend of Premiership playoff rugby coming your way, and the clubhouse is the place to watch it all unfold on the big screens!

Here is what’s happening at Oakfields 👇

📅 Friday 12th June
🔹Senior Men’s Meeting: 6:45 PM
🔹Clubhouse Open: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Match: 🏆 Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers * Kick-Off: 7:45 PM

Come down after the meeting, grab a cold pint, and catch the opening clash of the playoff weekend.

📅 Saturday 13th June – THE MAIN EVENT!
Clubhouse Open: 2:00 PM

The Match: 🔵⚫️⚪️ Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs 🦅

Kick-Off: 3:00 PM

Get down early to secure your spot, soak up the atmosphere, and back our local West Country rivals as they fight for a spot in the final.

📍 Where to find us: Melksham Rugby Club, Oakfields, Eastern Way, SN12 7GU
🙌 Who's welcome? Everyone! Members, families, and supporters—bring your mates and your voices.

Let’s get the clubhouse rocking. See you there! 🔵💙

05/06/2026

💙 Funeral Arrangements for Phil Stone 💙

Following the deeply sad news of Phil Stone’s passing, we are sharing the details for his funeral service so we can come together as a club family to pay our respects.

Phil was an amazing player and a truly wonderful guy who touched the lives of everyone at Melksham Rugby. His commitment on the pitch, his warmth off it, and his presence in our lives will be profoundly missed by us all.

To remember Phil and honour his memory, the service will be held on:

📆Date: Thursday, 18th June 🕗Time: 12:00 PM 📍Location: St. Michael’s Church

Following the service, we invite everyone back to the Rugby Club. This will be a space for us to be together, support Phil's family and friends, and to share our memories of him.

👔Dress Code for Club Members: We ask that all club members wear a blue shirt and club tie as a mark of respect.

Our thoughts, love, and deepest condolences are with Phil’s family and everyone affected by this loss. Please look out for one another in the days and weeks ahead.

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If you are finding things difficult, please remember you do not have to carry it alone. Support is always available:

🔹Samaritans: Call 116 123
🔹Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258
Please reach out to a teammate, a friend or anyone at the club. if you need someone to talk to. We are here for each other.💙

03/06/2026

🏉 MASSIVE COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MELKSHAM RFC! 🏉
We are absolutely thrilled to share a monumental statement of intent for the upcoming season. Former Bath Rugby and England legend Richard Hill is officially joining the Melksham RFC coaching team!

Richard has kindly agreed to come on board to work directly alongside Head Coach Kevin Moggridge, forming a formidable coaching duo for our senior squad. To have a rugby mind of his immense calibre as a permanent part of our setup at Oakfields is an incredible boost for the entire club.

👑 A True Rugby Legend
For our younger players or those who need a quick reminder of Richard's stellar rugby pedigree:

🔹Bath Rugby: Over 240 appearances during the club's golden era, lifting multiple domestic league and cup titles.

🔹International Honours: 29 caps for England at scrum-half, including starting in the 1991 Rugby World Cup Final.

🔹Elite Coaching: A wealth of professional experience across the Premiership, Championship, and Europe (Bristol, Worcester Warriors, and Rouen).

🧠 Driving Our Senior Squad Forward
By joining the coaching team, Richard will work hand-in-hand with Kevin Moggridge to deliver elite, professional-grade technical coaching right here at the grassroots level.

Whether you are a seasoned senior player looking to push for selection, a player returning to the game, or a c**t transitioning into adult rugby—the opportunity to be coached by "Moggy" and Richard week in, week out is second to none.

🚀 Get Ready for Pre-Season!
There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of Melksham RFC. Dust off your boots, because pre-season is going to be something special with this coaching team at the helm.

Dates and details for our first pre-season sessions will be announced very soon. New and returning players of all abilities are incredibly welcome. Come down, meet the coaches, and be part of the journey!

01/06/2026

🏉 BIG RUGBY WEEKEND AHEAD AT MELKSHAM RFC! 🍻
We’ve got a a big couple of days lined up at Oakfields, starting with some action on the pitch and finishing with a crucial game in the Premiership playoff battle. Here is everything you need to know:

🏃‍♂️ FRIDAY NIGHT: TOUCH RUGBY
Kick off your weekend with some Friday fitness! Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or just have a run-around, everyone is welcome (17+).

Touch Rugby:
🕗 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🚪Clubhouse Bar Open: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Perfect for a post-session pint!)

📺 SUPER SATURDAY: BATH vs LEICESTER TIGERS
It’s the final round of the regular Premiership season, and Super Saturday is taking over the big screens! While there are massive clashes across the league, we’ll be backing local favourites Bath Rugby as they clash with the Tigers. 🔵⚫️⚪️

🕕 Club Doors Open: 2:00 PM
🎯 Kick-Off: 3:15 PM
📆 Date: Saturday, 6th June

Get down early on Saturday to grab a cold drink, claim the best seats, and soak up the atmosphere with the rest of the club.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and let's pack out the clubhouse!

📍 Melksham Rugby Club | Oakfields | SN12 7GU

31/05/2026

🏉 Melksham RFC Club Announcement 🏉

Following Friday evening’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), we are entering an important new chapter at Melksham Rugby Club.

First and foremost, we want to express our deepest, most sincere gratitude to our departing committee members. These individuals have given up countless hours of their own time, poured immense energy into the club, and shown unwavering dedication over many years. Running a grassroots club relies entirely on volunteers, and Melksham RFC simply wouldn’t be the thriving community it is today without their hard work behind the scenes.

Please join us in giving a massive hand to:

👉 Aaron Brailey – for his fantastic leadership and guidance as Chairman.
👉 Richard Carlile – for his invaluable service and commitment as President.
👉 Andy Wareham – for keeping the club on a steady financial track as Treasurer.
👉 Will Paviour – for expertly steering the ship through the dual workload of Secretary and Fixtures Secretary.
👉 Jon Gerrish – for his incredible, tireless work guiding the next generation of players as Youth Chairman.

Gentlemen, thank you for everything you have done for the badge. You have left the club in a fantastic position, and we are incredibly grateful for your legacy.

🙌 WELCOMING OUR NEW COMMITTEE 🙌

With endings come new beginnings, and we are delighted to announce our newly elected committee members who are ready to step up and lead Melksham RFC forward into the new season:

🔹 CHAIRMAN: Paul Hayden
🔹PRESIDENT: Phil Pearce
🔹TREASURER: Tony Greenslade
🔹SECRETARY & FIXTURES: Becs Lamb
🔹YOUTH CHAIRMAN: Simon Laidlaw
🔹 CLUB COACH COORDINATOR - Scott Simmons

We are excited about the fresh energy and ideas this new team brings to the table, and we know they will continue to build on the great foundations already in place.

Please join us in sending a huge thank you to our departing officers, and giving a warm Melksham welcome to our incoming committee! Here’s to a brilliant 2026/27 season ahead. 🥂

30/05/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS AT MELKSHAM RUGBY CLUB! 🚨
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Head Coach - Kevin Moggridge!

Bringing a wealth of elite international experience and grassroots passion, He is ready to lead the Club into an exciting new chapter.

Just take a look at this rugby resume:

🔹International Pedigree: Just spent the last two years in Hong Kong working with the Bays and the Hong Kong National Women’s Team. 🇭🇰

🔹Elite Experience: Previous stints coaching the England U20s and serving as the Swedish National Head Coach. 🇸🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🔹Local Roots: No stranger to West Country rugby, having coached multiple sides in the Bath Combination, as well as leading the Bath Combination Men’s Rep side.

🔹County Success: Former Somerset County Men’s Head Coach and Dorset & Wilts Women’s Forwards Coach.

🔹30 Years of Knowledge: Bringing three decades of top-tier coaching experience straight to the Melksham turf.

This is a massive statement of intent for our club as we look to build, develop, and push for success across all senior squads.

Please join us in giving our new Head Coach a massive Melksham welcome! 🔵

27/05/2026

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22/05/2026

It is with great regret we have to share the tragic news that Phil Stone passed away on Wednesday morning.

Phil was a huge part of the MRFC family and we are truly heartbroken by the news. Phil was an integral part of the Club, known and loved by many, involved not only as a player, but a coach, mentor and dear friend.

He was an amazing man who could light up a room, bringing huge energy and smiles to others.

The club will be putting a memorial event together when the time is right. For now, our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, children and close ones at this difficult time.

We also want to remind everyone that nobody has to face difficult moments alone. There will always be someone at MRFC willing to help, listen and support.

Rest in peace, Phil. You will not be forgotten.

MRFC Committee