Hinckley Rugby Football Club

John Swift's Funeral Details

The funeral will be held on Wednesday 24th June at the Holy Trinity church, 1 Cleveland Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0AJ just off Trinity Vicarage Rd at 12pm. The post funeral gathering will be held at Hinckley Rugby Club. All are welcome.

Many thanks.

Latest update from the National Leagues…

Following extensive meetings over the past 10 days, the composition of National Two has been finalised for next season.

Read the full statement below ⤵️

https://nationalleaguerugby.com/national-league-rugby-statement-composition-of-national-2/

The next team to introduce for Saturday 20th June's walking Rugby Tournament, representing THE NEW PLOUGH INN, are the mighty Plough Hounds.
Long-standing supporters of Hinckley Rugby Club, the Hounds return this year with a squad that's been carefully assembled, expertly prepared, and—most importantly—thoroughly stress-tested.
In fact, sources close to the camp report that the team are now as robust as they need to be after surviving 14 consecutive days of John Tilley attending the premises. If they can endure that, a few games of Walking Rugby should be a breeze.
Taking charge from the sidelines is last year's tournament-winning mastermind, Andrew "Fatty" Phillips. Having spent decades perfecting the art of appearing stationary while somehow controlling a rugby match, Fatty is widely regarded as one of the game's great thinkers.
"Walking Rugby suits my coaching philosophy perfectly," he explained. "Minimal movement, maximum advice. It's the future."
Captaining the side is the ever-reliable Liz Malpass, whose leadership qualities are unquestioned. Her organisational skills, however, remain under investigation. Tournament officials have been advised that any kick-off times communicated to Liz should be moved forward by at least 45 minutes as a precaution.
Also pulling on the famous Plough colours is Darren "Glass Back" Lavender, a man whose commitment to fitness is unquestionable, even if his body continues to submit formal objections. Darren's finest moment may not have come on the rugby field. Following a scintillating vocal performance in The New Plough Inn, Jeremy Saxon famously described him as "a bald Morrissey"—a title Darren has worn with a mixture of pride and confusion ever since. While his singing credentials remain a matter of public record, rumours of unpaid Sunday tabs and barmaids banter are once again rife.
Adding further intrigue to the tournament is speculation that one of the legendary Buca twins may be making an appearance. Confirmation has yet to arrive, but opposition scouts are already losing sleep.
The Plough Hounds may not be the youngest squad. They may not be the quickest. They may not even be entirely sure who's bringing the oranges.
But they're experienced, unpredictable, battle-hardened by two weeks of John Tilley, and backed by one of the finest pubs in town.
Ignore them at your own risk.

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - New Player Signing - Travis Bennett-Alcock
We know you’ll be excited about our latest signing as last season Travis showed his ability to thrill the crowd.

Travis stated “Im really looking forward to joining the team after a loan spell last season. They are a great group of talented lads and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve as a club.”

Another great signing by the club as we start the countdown towards pre-season.

Great work Stanley. More to come…

🏉 Congratulations Stan Haagensen!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Stan — who has represented Leicestershire Hinckley Colts, Leicestershire U18s, Midlands U18s (as Captain), Leicestershire U20s (as Captain), and England U18s — has been selected to represent the Midlands U20s against the South West Region!

📍 Broadstreet RFC | ⏰ Kick Off 1pm this Sunday

Stan has had an outstanding season and thoroughly deserves this recognition. The entire Leicestershire rugby family is behind you — go and show them what you’re made of! 💪

Good luck Stan! 🔴⚪

Well done for getting to the final. Shame about the result. Congratulations to Craig Bresland our sole representative.

As the excitement begins to build for the Charity Walking Rugby Festival on Saturday 20th June at Hinckley Rugby Football Club, it's time to introduce a team who know exactly how to handle pressure, crowds, and the occasional difficult customer – The Bar Staff.

Normally found keeping the clubhouse running smoothly and ensuring nobody goes thirsty, this group of local legends are swapping bar towels for rugby shirts and stepping onto the pitch. For years they've been serving the thirsty male population of Hinckley, and now they're ready to turn their attention to serving up a few surprises on the rugby field too.

Despite having little regard for conventional rugby preparation, this squad arrives full of confidence and team spirit. Tactical meetings have reportedly taken place during windy walks around the Common, where game plans have been discussed, refined and, in some cases, completely forgotten. Fuelled on mates-rates cocktails and Dom's infamous pasta, they've left no stone unturned in their quest for walking rugby glory. Built on years of friendship, banter and shared shifts behind the bar, they'll be backing each other every step of the way and hoping teamwork counts for just as much as talent.

This year, they're not just relying on their tried-and-tested blend of charm and chaos. The squad has been bolstered by fresh blood and a few carefully recruited ringers, adding even more firepower to an already formidable outfit.

And while rumours persist of romantic weekends away in sheep huts and questionable adventures in the back of the Bounty, these girls have been putting in the hard yards. Training sessions have become a regular fixture as they focus their efforts on this event, determined to prove there's far more to them than pulling pints and telling stories.

Will they lift the trophy? Who knows. Will they be the loudest team there? Almost certainly. One thing is guaranteed – The Bar Staff will bring energy, entertainment and just enough unpredictability to keep everyone on their toes.

Following the success of the last two summers, Hinckley Rugby Football Club is delighted to once again be running our FREE Wednesday evening multisport sessions for Mini and Junior players.

These popular sessions are a great opportunity for children to stay active, make new friends and enjoy a variety of sports and games in a fun, relaxed environment throughout the summer.

Whether your child already plays rugby or has never been to the club before, everyone is welcome and new players are encouraged to come along and give it a try.

As part of our drive to grow the girls' game, there will be prizes for any young player who brings their sister along to a session.

Every Wednesday evening 6pm - 7pm
Starting Wednesday 24th June 2026
Hinckley Rugby Football Club
Free to attend

Bring a friend, bring a sister and join us for another fantastic summer of sport at Hinckley RFC.

HINCKLEY RFC HINCKFEST ANNOUNCEMENT
HinckFest, which was due to take place on 6th June, was cancelled this week at short notice. For information, Hinckley RFC will not be available as a location for the event in the future due to the lack of any suitable dates in 2026.

For further details on the new date or venue please contact the organisers at https://hinckfest.co.uk/ or https://www.ticketsource.com/margaretnestormusic/hinckfest-the-ultimate-tribute-festival/e-jojoae or https://www.facebook.com/p/Hinckfest-The-Ultimate-Tribute-Festival-61578680004934/

Many Thanks

Ps For clarity HinckFest is ran by 3rd party organisers and not Hinckley RFC.