Midsomer Norton Rugby Club

Midsomer Norton Rugby Club MNRFC runs three Senior XVs, a thriving Junior Section for boys and girls as well as Vets, Mixed Ability and women's sides.

First XV competing in Counties 1 Western North this season. Midsomer Norton Rugby Club Ltd was established in 1936. It is now located on the outskirts of the town at Norton Down where it has three excellent pitches, a floodlit training area, clubhouse and large carpark. The Club runs three adult teams: the First XV play in Counties 2 Somerset, the Second XV are in Counties 3 and our Third XV compe

te in Counties 4. The club also runs a Vets side known as The Optomists. Midsomer Norton RFC also has a thriving Junior Section which has over 250 members and provides coaching, training and competitive games for boys and girls from 5 to 12 in its Mini Section on Sunday mornings. There are also teams for boys each age group from U13s to U16s, the U17s & U18s play together as the Colts age group. In 2023 the club launched women's touch rugby and also sides for girls above the age of 12. The club has an excellent clubhouse, bar and social facilities which are available for hire. The club has wheelchair friendly access. The extensive playing fields and changing rooms have been used regularly for football tournaments, cross country running events, music events, fundays, weekend rallies and music festivals. MNRFC takes the welfare of children in its care very seriously and has recently been granted Accredited Status which confirms that proper Coaching and Child Protection standards are in place.

It is not long now until we go again. Preseason begins on Tuesday 7th July at Norton Down @ 7pm. We are delighted to be ...
17/06/2026

It is not long now until we go again. Preseason begins on Tuesday 7th July at Norton Down @ 7pm. We are delighted to be able to welcome back our coaching team from last season - Lovejoy Chawatama and Luke Daniels.

MNRFC will once again be fielding three teams in the league system and we welcome players of all ages and experiences. We offer a fun and friendly experience whether you’re looking to push yourself in a competitive 1s and 2s environment, or you are looking for a more social experience with the 3s.

This Summer our Colts team will also be doing their preseason fitness alongside the Seniors - so if you are in school years 12 or 13 and fancy learning off coaches with Premiership Rugby experience, come along and see what we’re all about.

Can’t wait until then and want to hit the ground running? We have some player led pre-preseason every Tuesday and Thursday throughout June in our gym. Simply pop along to see what it is all about.

Details of our preseason fixtures coming very soon…

We are sharing this fundraiser on behalf of Andy BallAfter being diagnosed with Cancer in March 2026 Michelle fought cou...
17/06/2026

We are sharing this fundraiser on behalf of Andy Ball

After being diagnosed with Cancer in March 2026 Michelle fought courageously against the cruel disease.

In April 2026 she spent 9 days in the Royal United Hospital and then again another 12 days in May 2026 before being moved to The Dorothy House Hospice at Winsley on the 1st June 2026 where she received end of life care.

The care she received at both the RUH and Dorothy House was amazing.

Sadly on the 6th June 2026 after a very short battle, Michelle passed away at Dorothy House leaving her amazing legacy.

Various people have said they want to fundraise in memory of Michelle.

Charlotte Wise is currently running a km for every goal scored at this year’s FIFA World Cup.

The main event that her husband Andy and a family friend James Hunter are arranging with support from others is a 250 mile bike ride over two days towards the anniversary of her death.

On the weekend of the 29th/30th May 2027, a group of cyclists, led by Andy and James will depart the Royal United Hospital in Bath and by the end of the Saturday aim to reach Big Ben in London. On the Sunday they will depart Big Ben with the aim to reach Dorothy House in Winsley.

All proceeds from the fundraising will be split evenly between the two charities which cared for Michelle.

You can support their efforts here: https://gvwhl.com/N7ZTG

If you are looking for a relaxed, family-friendly environment, we are open tomorrow evening from 6.30pm and will be show...
16/06/2026

If you are looking for a relaxed, family-friendly environment, we are open tomorrow evening from 6.30pm and will be showing England’s opening FIFA World Cup fixture against Croatia. Kick off is at 9pm.

We are delighted to confirm that planning permission has now been granted for the redevelopment of Midsomer Norton RFC, ...
11/06/2026

We are delighted to confirm that planning permission has now been granted for the redevelopment of Midsomer Norton RFC, including our clubhouse refurbishment and floodlighting project.

This is a significant milestone in our long-term vision to improve facilities, support participation growth and secure the future of rugby at Norton Down.

Thank you to everyone who supported the project, contributed to the consultation process and helped shape the plans.

Now the hard work really begins. With planning permission secured, we can focus on fundraising, grant applications and building the partnerships needed to turn these plans into reality.

With the ball fast approaching we have officially launched fundraising with the MNRFC 90th Anniversary Silent Auction!Th...
11/06/2026

With the ball fast approaching we have officially launched fundraising with the MNRFC 90th Anniversary Silent Auction!

There are some brilliant gifts up for grabs at fantastic prices including:

- Bath Rugby full squad signed shirt
- Bristol Bears full squad signed shirt
- Mulberry handbag worth £995
- Tottenham Hotspur player issue signed shirts
- Jonathan Joseph and Joe Cokanasiga signed ball

There are also unique MNRFC gifts as well vouchers donated by local businesses such as Smalls Bar, Mad Swans and The Pig near Bath.

We’re also still building the auction, so if anyone has a prize they’d be happy to donate, we’d love to hear from you!

Have a browse and place your bids here 👇
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/MNRFC90

Those attending the ball will also have exclusive access to more items on the night.

Final call for tickets!To help us confirm catering numbers, tickets will be on sale until Thursday 18th June. If you’re ...
09/06/2026

Final call for tickets!

To help us confirm catering numbers, tickets will be on sale until Thursday 18th June. If you’re planning to come and haven’t booked yet, please grab yours as soon as possible.

£60 per person or £650 for a table of 10 (includes wine).

Food by the Ring O’Bells, Hinton Blewett. Live music by Funk City Party Band.

Get yours here 👉 https://mnrfc.square.site

And then there were four…You can watch both PREM Semi-Finals at Norton Down this weekend. We are open from 4pm on Friday...
09/06/2026

And then there were four…

You can watch both PREM Semi-Finals at Norton Down this weekend.

We are open from 4pm on Friday for after work club, which is followed by Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers at 7.45pm.

Then we are open from 12.30pm on Saturday. Come and enjoy a pint in the sun before Bath look to reach a third Twickenham final in a row, as they take on Exeter at 3pm.

Michelle’s funeral will be held on Thursday 2nd July at 12.15 in the Top Chapel at Haycombe Cemetery, Bath.A celebration...
08/06/2026

Michelle’s funeral will be held on Thursday 2nd July at 12.15 in the Top Chapel at Haycombe Cemetery, Bath.

A celebration of her life will continue afterwards at Midsomer Norton Rugby Club.

Mich’s favourite colour was red so the family’s request is you wear a splash of or indeed, a full-on red outfit.

Please pass this on to others who may not know.

We are devastated to learn of the passing of our volunteer, supporter and friend Michelle Ball. As a rugby mum, she was ...
06/06/2026

We are devastated to learn of the passing of our volunteer, supporter and friend Michelle Ball.

As a rugby mum, she was a force in the clubhouse - including helping Connie and the team to feed hundreds of kids each Sunday. Michelle also sat on our Bar and Entertainment committee, using her many talents to support our range of events in all sorts of ways.

In recent months Michelle courageously fought cancer for a second time but continued to support the club and volunteer. She will be greatly missed by so many.

The club sends its love to Andy, Jack and Lilyanna.

A huge thank you to Chronologic for their ongoing sponsorship of the Women’s team through match shirts and training tops...
04/06/2026

A huge thank you to Chronologic for their ongoing sponsorship of the Women’s team through match shirts and training tops. The latter are pictured here in sunny Benidorm as well as in a slightly colder Midsomer Norton.

While we’re busy tracking metres gained and tackles made on the pitch, the team at Chronologic are the undisputed experts at tracking time off it. As leaders in workforce management, they provide the tech that keeps UK businesses running like a well-oiled scrum.

Whether it’s their cloud systems for flexible teams or their heavy-duty biometric face and fingerprint readers that stop “buddy punching” in its tracks, they have a solution for every sideline.

They don’t just sell hardware; they provide the software that makes payroll a breeze and ensures everyone is accounted for local businesses like this that keep grassroots rugby alive. We’re proud to wear the name of a company that values precision, reliability, and teamwork as much as we do.

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