Portadown Rugby Football Club

12/06/2026

PRFC Rugby Summer Camp 2026 is HERE!

Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids active, learning and having fun this summer?

Join us at Portadown RFC for 3 action-packed mornings of rugby, games, teamwork and plenty of fun!

📅 18th, 19th & 20th August 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Chambers Park, Portadown
👦👧 Ages 6-11
💷 £50 — includes a rugby ball!

Whether your child is brand new to rugby or already loves the game, our camp is the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends and develop skills in a fun, safe environment.

🏃‍♂️ Rugby skills
🤝 Team games
🔥 High-energy sessions
🎉 Loads of fun guaranteed!

Spaces are selling fast, so don’t leave it too late!

Sign up here: https://spond.com/discover/en-gb/events/F2D0A3FD13384A88BE4E5DA8FF1B167C

11/06/2026

Sponsor the Future of Girls Rugby at Portadown RFC!

Portadown RFC is delighted to launch an exciting sponsorship opportunity for our growing Youth Girls Rugby section.

Girls’ rugby continues to go from strength to strength, with more young players than ever pulling on the boots, building confidence, making friendships and developing a lifelong love of the game. As our teams continue to grow, we are seeking local businesses and supporters to help us provide new playing kits for the next generation of players.

By sponsoring our Youth Girls teams, your business will not only gain fantastic visibility across matches, tournaments and club events over the next three years, but you’ll also be investing directly in the future of women’s sport within our community.

Sponsorship opportunities available from £150 - £1,500.

Logo placement options include:

• Sleeves
• Upper Chest
• Top Back
• Bottom Back
• Main Sponsor Position

Every sponsorship makes a real difference and helps ensure our young players have the opportunity to represent Portadown RFC with pride.

If you, your business, or someone you know may be interested in supporting our Youth Girls Rugby teams, please contact Meghan on 07463975908 for more information.

Together, let’s continue building something special for girls rugby at Portadown RFC.

07/06/2026

PRFC Rugby Summer Camp 2026 is HERE!

Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids active, learning and having fun this summer?

Join us at Portadown RFC for 3 action-packed mornings of rugby, games, teamwork and plenty of fun!

📅 18th, 19th & 20th August 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Chambers Park, Portadown
👦👧 Ages 6-11
💷 £50 — includes a rugby ball!

Whether your child is brand new to rugby or already loves the game, our camp is the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends and develop skills in a fun, safe environment.

🏃‍♂️ Rugby skills
🤝 Team games
🔥 High-energy sessions
🎉 Loads of fun guaranteed!

Spaces are selling fast, so don’t leave it too late!

Sign up here: https://spond.com/discover/en-gb/events/F2D0A3FD13384A88BE4E5DA8FF1B167C

06/06/2026

A Fantastic End to the School Rugby Season at Chambers Park!

Yesterday, Chambers Park played host to a fantastic end-of-season tag rugby festival, bringing together nine teams from local primary schools for a day packed with fun, teamwork and rugby.

Around 100 boys and girls took part, many of whom do not regularly play rugby, and it was fantastic to see so many young people enjoying the sport in such a positive environment. The enthusiasm, effort and enjoyment on display from every child made for a brilliant occasion.

The festival marked the culmination of a year’s work by Portadown RFC’s Schools Development Officer, Alistair Toal, who has spent the season delivering rugby coaching programmes across local primary schools. It was incredibly rewarding to see the progress made by so many players over the course of the year, with confidence, skills and teamwork all on full display.

The standard of rugby throughout the day was outstanding, with some excellent tag rugby played by all teams. More importantly, every player embraced the values of the game, showing respect, sportsmanship and a willingness to give their best.

A huge thank you to all the schools who attended and supported the event, and to every boy and girl who took part. Your enthusiasm and effort made the day a huge success.

Days like this showcase the strength of schools rugby in our area and the exciting future ahead for the next generation of players.

Well done everyone – a brilliant way to finish the season!

05/06/2026

A Fantastic Day for Girls’ Rugby at Chambers Park!

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome girls from Killicomaine JHS and Tandragee JHS to Chambers Park for a brilliant end-of-season rugby event led by Men’s Head Coach Alistair Toal and Girls’ Youth Lead Coach Gail McCommisky.

The focus of the day was building confidence in contact rugby, developing skills, and having fun and the girls certainly delivered!

After a year of hard work and dedication, yesterday was a fantastic showcase of just how far these players have come. The confidence, teamwork, courage and rugby ability on display was outstanding. From strong carries and determined defence to brilliant support play and plenty of smiles, the girls were simply fantastic throughout.

Most importantly, they enjoyed themselves, backed each other up and showed exactly what girls’ rugby is all about.

A huge thank you to Killicomaine JHS and Tandragee JHS for attending and helping make the day such a success. The future of girls’ rugby in our area is incredibly bright, and we couldn’t be prouder of every player who took part.

04/06/2026

Ulster Rugby Referee of the Year | Ross Whitfield

Everyone at Portadown RFC would like to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Ross Whitfield on being named Ulster Rugby Referee of the Year.

Ross is a familiar face around Chambers Park, having come through the club as a youth player before representing Portadown at senior level. Since taking up the whistle in late 2021, he has shown incredible dedication, commitment and professionalism, progressing rapidly through the refereeing pathway to become a regular official in Division 1A of the Energia All-Ireland League.

The 2025/26 season has been another outstanding one for Ross. A particular highlight was his appointment to represent both the USRFR and IRFU at the Rugby Europe Under-20 Championship in Prague, a prestigious tournament that showcased some of the best young talent in European rugby and reflected the high regard in which Ross is held within the game.

Coming from a proud Portadown rugby family, with his father Joe Whitfield having also represented the club at senior level, Ross continues to make both his family and club immensely proud with his achievements.

This award is thoroughly deserved and is recognition of the hard work, sacrifice and commitment Ross has shown throughout his refereeing journey. He is a fantastic ambassador for both Portadown RFC and Ulster Rugby, and an inspiration to the next generation of referees coming through the game.

Congratulations Ross, a brilliant achievement, and one we are all incredibly proud of!

📸 Dickson Digital

02/06/2026

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! You don’t want to miss out! 🎪

🎪 THE CIRCUS HAS ARRIVED IN PORTADOWN 🎪

The Greatest Show has arrived at Portadown Rugby Club ahead of our first performance on Wednesday evening. We have sensational performances through until Sunday. This is the circus experience you have been waiting for!

📅 FIRST PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 3rd June @ 6.30pm

🔥 Our first performance many weekend performances now have LIMITED AVAILABILITY, but we still have fantastic seats and EXCLUSIVE ONLINE DEALS for select shows!
🎟️ These offers are demand-based, so availability and prices change as others book – check out the latest deals at:
www.duffyscircus.com/offers

⭐ Step out of the mundane and into the magic of our Theatre-Style Big Top for an unforgettable family experience!

📍PORTADOWN RUGBY CLUB, BRIDGE ST, PORTADOWN
📅 Show Dates & Times:
Wed 3rd June: 6.30pm
Thurs 4th June: 6.30pm
Fri 5th June: 4.30 & 7.30pm
Sat 6th June: 1.30 & 4.30pm
Sun 7th June: 1.30 & 4.30pm

⚠️ TICKET SCAM WARNING! ⚠️
Only purchase tickets from www.duffyscircus.com or at the circus box office (standby tickets available 30 minutes before each show using cash). DO NOT buy from social media sellers!

🎪 DON’T MISS OUT! Book your tickets NOW at www.duffyscircus.com ✨

02/06/2026

1XV Vice Captain | Scott Craig

We are delighted to announce Scott Craig as the incoming 1XV Vice Captain for the season ahead!

A leader from the very beginning of his rugby journey, Scott captained youth teams to Ulster League and Cup success while attending Tandragee JHS, before continuing to make his mark at Portadown College, where he was proudly appointed School Captain in 2023.

Scott’s leadership, commitment, and determination have been evident throughout his career. Whether on the pitch, in the changing room, or around the club, he sets the standard for those around him and embodies everything Portadown RFC stands for.

As Vice Captain, Scott will play a key role alongside Club Captain Ben MacKinnon and the senior coaching team as we look ahead to an exciting season. His passion for the club, drive to succeed, and ability to inspire others make him the perfect choice for this important role.

Congratulations, Scott! A thoroughly deserved appointment, and one we know you’ll embrace with pride. The future is bright for this team, and we’re delighted to have you helping lead the way.

01/06/2026

PRFC Rugby Summer Camp 2026 is HERE!

Looking for the perfect way to keep the kids active, learning and having fun this summer? Join us at Portadown RFC for 3 action-packed mornings of rugby, games, teamwork and FUN!

📅 18th, 19th & 20th August 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Chambers Park, Portadown
👦👧 Ages 6-11
💷 £50 (includes a rugby ball!)

Whether your child is new to rugby or already loves the game, our camp is the perfect place to build confidence, make friends and develop skills in a fun and safe environment.

🏃‍♂️ Rugby skills
🤝 Team games
🔥 High-energy sessions
🎉 Loads of fun guaranteed!

Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out!

Sign up here: https://spond.com/discover/en-gb/events/F2D0A3FD13384A88BE4E5DA8FF1B167C