05/09/2026
๐ก๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฅ๐๐ด๐ฏ๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ โ 2026/27
Due to a number of factors, Nuneaton Rugby Club Colts are unable to run a full team in the 2026-27 season - this is as a result of players moving into employment and education opportunities which aren't compatible with the commitments of Colts Rugby, players choosing to move on and experience the culture at different clubs, senior players moving from Colts to play adult rugby, as well as for other reasons.
The Age Grade and Senior Club Committee are committed to continued Colts Rugby, understanding its position in the Pathway to retain players for the adult game, and are determined to ensure that our 26-27 U16โs have a place to play Colts Rugby at Nuns.
With that in mind, capturing the spirit of the grassroots game and ensuring that those long-standing Nuns players that want to continue playing have that chance - with the support of our Director of Rugby, we have formed a "cluster" with Keresley RFC and potentially other local clubs, who find themselves in similar predicaments this season, to ensure opportunities to play for all that wish to.
This will mean combined training, and friendly matches against other clubs throughout the season.
This is a developing situation for all of the involved clubs and as soon as we have more details and diary dates, weโll publish these through our usual channels.
The Age Grade Officers want to thank Theo Knight and Phil Llewellyn, as well as the Colts players, parents and management team, for working to ensure a continuation, and a future for our players.
If anyone would like to discuss this further, they are welcome to contact the Mini & Juniors Chair, Julian Hickey, using his email [email protected].
Tom Cook, M & J Secretary
On Behalf of the Age Grade Committee
