Rushden & Higham RUFC

19/06/2026

🏉 Help Shape the Next Generation

Rushden & Higham RUFC is looking for local businesses to support grassroots rugby and help young aspiring players reach their potential.

Your sponsorship isn’t just supporting a rugby club—it’s helping provide opportunities, coaching, equipment, facilities, and experiences that can make a huge difference in a young person’s life.

Why Get Involved?

✅ Support local young people
✅ Invest in the future of community sport
✅ Give aspiring players the chance to develop and succeed
✅ Raise your business profile in the local community

Every contribution, large or small, helps create opportunities for the next generation both on and off the pitch.

Help turn ambition into reality.

📧 Contact: [email protected]

Rushden & Higham RUFC – developing players, building character, and strengthening our community. 🏉

19/06/2026

☀️💧 Friday Night Touch Reminder 💧☀️

With temperatures expected to rise this evening, please remember to bring plenty of water and sun cream to Friday Night Touch.

Staying hydrated and protecting yourself from the sun will help everyone enjoy the session safely and comfortably. Take regular water breaks and look out for your teammates too.

See you all tonight for a great game! 🏉☀️

18/06/2026

11/06/2026

Put those legs to good use this Friday at Touch Rugby – 6.30pm 🏉

No experience needed, just turn up and have some fun!

Then head into the clubhouse for Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers LIVE at 7.45pm 📺🍻

🏉 Touch Rugby – 6.30pm
📺 Saints v Tigers – 7.45pm
📍 Rushden & Higham Rugby Club

Tall, short, fat or somewhere in between – everyone’s welcome! 😄

10/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that former player Mick Humphries passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Mick was a valued player and member of Rushden & Higham RUFC and will be remembered not only for his contributions on the field but also for the friendships he made and the positive impact he had on so many people over the years.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mick’s family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Mick. You will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

09/06/2026

🏉 Manor Park Pitch Update 🌱

The pitches at Manor Park have been overseeded at considerable expense to improve the playing surface for Rugby Union.

So if your pass goes astray, your kick misses touch, or you get turned over at the breakdown, the pitch can no longer be blamed!

Please help protect the new grass while it establishes—every blade has cost more than some players’ boot collections.

A better surface for better rugby. 🏉🌱😄

31/05/2026

🏉 Saints Club of the Match Experience 🏉

Today, as part of Rushden & Higham RFC’s Club of the Match experience at the Loughborough Lightning vs Saracens fixture, a number of our Mini and Junior players were lucky enough to attend the Northampton Saints High Performance Centre.

The players enjoyed a fantastic training session delivered by the Northampton Saints Community Coaches before taking part in an on-pitch Q&A with Loughborough Lightning and Red Roses star Daisy Hibberd-Jones.

The excitement didn’t stop there, as our players then had the opportunity to become the Guard of Honour as the teams entered the pitch before kick-off, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Whilst the result didn’t go the way of Loughborough Lightning this time, our players had a brilliant day and were able to experience top-level rugby up close, creating memories that will stay with them for years to come.

The club would also like to extend its sincere thanks to Loughborough Lightning for presenting Rushden & Higham RFC with a signed team shirt. This generous gift will take pride of place at the club and serves as a wonderful reminder of a fantastic day.

A huge thank you to Northampton Saints, Loughborough Lightning, Daisy Hibberd-Jones and all the staff involved in making the day such a special experience for our young players.

💚🖤

29/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of former 2nd XV captain, Nick Dawson.

Nick was a huge part of the club both on and off the pitch. As captain of the 2nd XV, he led with commitment, passion, and a great sense of camaraderie that earned the respect and friendship of teammates, opponents, and supporters alike.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Nick’s family, friends, and all who knew him at this incredibly difficult time.

Rest in peace, Nick. You will be greatly missed.

28/05/2026

🚫 DRUGS POLICY – ZERO TOLERANCE🚫

A Message to all Members / Player / Coaches and Visitors to Rushden & Higham Rugby Club. We operate a STRICT ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards drugs.

The clubhouse, changing rooms, pitches, car parks and all surrounding club grounds are a DRUG FREE ZONE.

Any person found taking drugs, carrying drugs, supplying drugs, or involved in any drug-related activity anywhere on club premises will be PERMANENTLY BANNED from the club with immediate effect.

There will be NO warnings and NO exceptions.

This applies to all members, players, coaches, supporters, visitors and guests.

The safety, wellbeing and reputation of our club, members and children will always come first. Drug-related behaviour will not be accepted or tolerated under any circumstances.

We ask everyone to respect the club, respect each other, and help us maintain a safe, family-friendly environment at all times.

Thank you
R&H Rugby Club Board