Bolton Rugby Club

AGM - Thursday 25th June, 7pm, at the club

The Bolton Rugby Family are encouraged to attend the club's Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25th June starting at 7pm. This is the opportunity for all our members (all sections) to hear a summary of how the club has performed over the last 12 months and more importantly look at the strategy in place for the next year and beyond. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions on how you want your club to operate going forward, the Club undoubtedly works better when we have a broad consensus of opinions and views so please get involved.

WOMEN'S TOUCH RUGBY AT MOSS BANK PARK

Women's touch rugby is on every Monday 6.30pm-7.30pm. During the summer the sessions will be at Moss Bank Park while the Bolton Rugby Club pitches are being prepared for next season. Come and join in our fun, friendly sessions where you can gain confidence, fitness and new friends!
Touch rugby is a non-contact form of rugby so it's a fun and easy sport for everyone. You don't need any experience, just turn up and join in, you can bring a friend (or two) with you too!

For more information on our women's touch rugby sessions, please contact Eddy on 07897 767925 or Spence on 07795 426538.

It's Throwback Thursday time! This week we have some pics from the Bratislava tour which we think was 2008? Can anyone tell us more?

Our Throwback Thursday archive is running low so if you have any old photos you can send us please email them to [email protected].

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE RUGBY HAPPEN

It’s Volunteers’ Week - a national celebration of all things volunteering - and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the volunteers at Bolton Rugby Club for everything you do - whatever your role and however much time you give, you are part of an incredible community of rugby volunteers.

Thank you for every hour you’ve given, every task you’ve quietly done and every moment you’ve stepped in to allow people to play, attend an event or just feel part of their club.

From the grounds team, coaches, committee members and weekend volunteers to the many other people behind the scenes, we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU, we couldn't run the club without you!

⚽🏆 BOLTON RUFC 2026 WORLD CUP SWEEPSTAKE – JUST 1 WEEK TO GO! 🏆⚽

There is now just ONE WEEK until the draw takes place, and we still have teams available!

For just £10, you'll be randomly allocated one of the 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

💰 Prize Pot (if all tickets sell):
🥇 World Cup Winner – £200
👏 Losing Semi-Finalists – £10 each (entry fee returned)

Every ticket sold helps raise vital funds for Bolton Rugby Club. The money raised will support ongoing improvements to our facilities, help develop rugby across all age groups, and ensure we can continue investing in our players, volunteers and the wider club community.

This is a fantastic way to support the club while adding an extra level of excitement to every World Cup match. Whether you draw England, Brazil, Argentina, France, or one of the tournament underdogs, you'll have a team to follow all the way to the final.

Once entries close, we'll conduct a random draw and reveal everyone's nation.

🎟️ Get your ticket here:
https://bolton-rufc.pitchinplatform.com/campaign/JcyPoF454EJEKUg3NxrX

With just one week to go and teams still available, now is the perfect time to get involved, support your club, and give yourself a chance of winning a cash prize.

Who will you get? 👀

Bolton's Senior Section celebrated their superb season with a cracking presentation evening on Saturday. Compared superbly by Ben Lawes and with John Bentley entertaining throughout the evening, it truly was a celebration that commemorated the effort the players have put in throughout the year, with promotion for the First Team and two great Cup runs.

With a deserved few weeks off before pre-season, plans are well underway to build on this season across all of our senior teams. So whether its league rugby, mixed ability, veteran or casual rugby that takes your fancy, all new players will be warmly welcomed, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming news.

Here are all the winners:

HEAD COACH AWARDS
Trainer: Tom Platt
Young: Jameson Kay (JJ)
Most Improved: Jacob Collinson
Coaches Player: Joe Speakman

CLUB AWARDS
Compost: Thomas Evan's
Clubman: Arran Laundon

MAMMOTHS AWARDS
Mammoths Players Player: Steve Knibb
Mammoths Player: Andy Leigh

2ND XV AWARDS
2s Players Player: Danny Ash
2s Player: Paul Hunter

1ST XV AWARDS
1s Players Player: Joe Speakman
1s Player: Joe Speakman

MAN OF STEEL
MoS 3rd: Joe Speakman
MoS 2nd: Ben Price
MoS: Ross Hayden

WOMEN'S TOUCH RUGBY TONIGHT AT MOSS BANK PARK

Women's touch rugby is on every Monday 6.30pm-7.30pm. During the summer the sessions will be at Moss Bank Park while the Bolton Rugby Club pitches are being prepared for next season. Come and join in our fun, friendly sessions where you can gain confidence, fitness and new friends!
Touch rugby is a non-contact form of rugby so it's a fun and easy sport for everyone. You don't need any experience, just turn up and join in, you can bring a friend (or two) with you too!

For more information on our new women's touch rugby sessions, please contact Eddy on 07897 767925 or Spence on 07795 426538.

Congratulations to Amazons U16s player Holly Turner for winning the 'Engine Room' award at the Lancashire Rugby U16s end of season celebration. Holly won the award for her hard work on and off the pitch. Well done Holly your award is very well deserved!

🏉🔴⚪️ Join BOLTON RUFC U14s for the 2026/27 Season 🏉🔴⚪️

As our year 8 boys move up to year 9 in September, and the team move up to U14s this coming season, we’re looking to welcome new players to join the squad for pre season training starting July. 💙

At Bolton RUFC, rugby matters, but the environment we create around it matters even more.

Our core values are simple:
🤝 Teamwork
👏 Respect
😁 Enjoyment
💪 Discipline
🏉 Sportsmanship

Most importantly, we believe every player should have the same opportunity to learn, improve and enjoy the game in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Some players want to push themselves as far as they can competitively and they’ll be challenged and encouraged to work hard and improve every week. Others may simply want to enjoy rugby, build confidence, make friends and develop at their own pace and they are just as valued within the squad. Nobody gets pushed aside.

We want players who want to be part of a team that supports each other, works hard for each other and enjoys turning up every week. Winning is important, but being part of the squad and the culture we build together will always come first.

Next season at U14 level brings exciting new challenges:
🏉 Bigger pitch
🏉 Full 15-a-side rugby
🏉 Uncontested lineouts
🏉 Kicking for goal
🏉 New positions and new responsibilities

📍 Training resumes July 5th with dates below for taster sessions!

Please drop the u14 team manager Amy a message if you are interested to find out more - 07739 027528.

WOMEN'S TOUCH RUGBY AT MOSS BANK PARK

Women's touch rugby is on every Monday 6.30pm-7.30pm. During the summer the sessions will be at Moss Bank Park while the Bolton Rugby Club pitches are being prepared for next season. Come and join in our fun, friendly sessions where you can gain confidence, fitness and new friends!
Touch rugby is a non-contact form of rugby so it's a fun and easy sport for everyone. You don't need any experience, just turn up and join in, you can bring a friend (or two) with you too!

For more information on our women's touch rugby sessions, please contact Eddy on 07897 767925 or Spence on 07795 426538.