Bristol Telephone Area RFC

🏆🏆 TWO GOLD MEDALS FOR THE YOUNG PHONES! 🥇🥇

What an incredible achievement for Freddie and Robbie Lippiatt, who have picked up 2 GOLD MEDALS representing England at the 2026 British & Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships! 🇬🇧

From the BTA family, we couldn’t be prouder. What an experience and what an achievement! 💪

Two golds. One unforgettable weekend. 🥇🥇

Congratulations, lads — absolutely brilliant! 👏🔴⚪🔵

🔴⚪🔵 Young Phones flying the flag for England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A huge good luck to Freddie and Robbie Lippiatt as they head to Ireland to represent England at the 2026 British & Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships. 💪🇬🇧

Everyone at Bristol Telephone Area RFC is incredibly proud of you both. Wishing you every success as you take on the very best and wear the England shirt with pride.

Go and do yourselves, your family, and your club proud! 👏

Good luck, lads! 🍀

🏉 Pre-season is here! 🔴⚪️🔵

The countdown to the new season continues with three exciting warm-up fixtures as we prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.

📍 Sat 22 August – 🚌 Away to Yate RFC (KO 2:30pm)
📍 Thurs 27 August – 🚌 Away to Chew Valley RFC (mixed 2nd/3rd XV) (KO 7:30pm)
📍 Sat 5 September – 🏠 Home vs Cotham Park RFC (KO 2:30pm)

These matches are a great opportunity to build momentum, welcome new faces into the squad, and get behind the team before the league season begins.

Come along, show your support, and let’s start the season the right way! 🔴⚪️🔵

The Bristol Telephone Area Bobcats RFC are back on the pitch as pre-season training starts tonight!

⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
🗓️ Every Thursday
📍 BTRA Sports ground, BS14 8SJ

👭 No experience? No problem! Whether you’re completely new to rugby or returning to the game, we’d love to welcome you.

Join a fun, supportive team, get fit, make new friends, and be part of something special this season.

📲 Interested? Call or text 07375 632628 for more information.

Everyone is welcome – come and give rugby a try! 🔴⚪️🔵

🏉 CAPTAIN’S DAY IS HERE! 🔴⚪️🔵

Join us for a fantastic day at Bristol Telephone Area RFC as we kick off the new season in style!

📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
🕐 Club opens from 1:00pm
🏉 Live Bristol & District Reserve League action – Kick Off 3:00pm
Bristol Telephone Area 2nds 🆚 Avonmouth 3rds

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Music
🍔 BBQ
🏰 Bouncy Castles
🎟️ Golden Ticket Draw
🎁 Raffle

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter, a former player, or visiting for the first time, everyone is welcome for what promises to be a brilliant day at the club.

One club. Two teams. One great day out. See you there! 🔴⚪️🔵

🏉 The 2026/27 Bristol & District Combination fixtures have arrived!

This season marks an exciting new partnership as Bristol Telephone Area RFC and Cotham Park RFC join forces to field a joint 2nd XV, strengthening both clubs while supporting the development and success of each club’s 1st XV.

Together, we’re creating more opportunities for players, building squad depth, and strengthening grassroots rugby across Bristol.

📅 Check out the fixtures and get the dates in your diary.
🙌 We can’t wait to see you on the sidelines supporting the lads throughout the season.

Please note: Fixtures for the second half of the season will be confirmed following the match on 9th January 2027, once the league split has been finalised.

One partnership. Two clubs. One goal. 🔴⚪️🔵🤝⚫️⚪️

📣LOCAL BUSINESSES – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! 🏉

Our Sponsor Raffle is live, giving one lucky winner the opportunity to receive:

💷 £1,000 Cash Prize
🤝 Main Club Sponsorship Package
📣 Branding opportunities
👕 Kit sponsorship exposure
📱 Enhanced social media coverage

🎟️ Tickets start from just £100, with more entries available for larger contributions. The draw takes place on 12th September.

Support grassroots rugby, raise your business profile, and be in with a chance of taking home an incredible prize.

🧾 Payment Details:
Sort Code: 30-62-96
Account: 37831263
Name: Bristol Telephone Area RFC
Ref: Golden Ticket/Name

📩 Send us a message if you want to get involved!

🚧 Be Part of Our Legacy! 🚧

Our redevelopment is moving fast, and now you can leave your mark at BTRA Sports & Social Club!

🧱 Sponsor a Patio Slab for just £10

Every sponsored slab will feature a plaque in the clubhouse, creating a lasting reminder of your support for years to come.

Every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps us build a better future for our club and our community.

💳 Bank Details
Account No: 03573215
Sort Code: 30-94-83
Reference: BTRA

✉️ Send us a DM if you want to get involved!

Thank you for supporting the future of BTRA. Together, we’re building something special. 🏉🔴⚪️🔵 ⚽️🔵⚪️

📢 Don’t forget! Community Touch Rugby is now on from 6:30–7:30pm(Still on Tuesday’s)
We look forward to seeing you there!

🏉 COMMUNITY TOUCH RUGBY 🏉

Looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy rugby without the contact?

Join us every Tuesday at Bristol Telephones Area RFC for our FREE Community Touch Rugby sessions!

📅 Every Tuesday in June: 7:00pm–8:00pm
📅 From July onwards: 6:30pm–7:30pm

✅ No experience needed
✅ Non-contact
✅ Open to all ages and abilities
✅ Social refreshments available after the session

Whether you’re a former player, current player, or completely new to rugby, everyone is welcome.

📞 For more information, contact Matt on 07500 621801
📩 Or send us a DM.

Tour De Portishead ‘26 🚴🏼‍♂️

It's that time again for one of the best socials of the year! Join us for our annual bike ride to Portishead for a refreshing swim in the open-water lido, followed by a few well-earned pub stops on the ride home. 🍺

📍 Millennium Square
📅 Saturday - 1st August
🕰️ 10am - LEAVE!
🏊 Bring Swimwear for half way social swim!
☀️ This is an all day event so don’t expect to be home early…

If you're interested, drop a message to Beechy or comment on this post, and we'll get you all the details.