Official Kettering Rugby Football Club

Important Update – Summer Ball

It’s with real disappointment that we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Summer Ball.

Unfortunately, there simply hasn’t been enough interest to make the event financially viable, and with the ongoing costs of running the club, we can’t risk making a loss when every penny is needed to help keep the club going.

We know many of you will be disappointed, and believe us when we say that we’re equally gutted. We were really looking forward to it and had hoped for a great evening together.

The good news is that we’re now putting all of our energy and focus into making next weekend’s Festival bigger and better than ever, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the club. It genuinely means a lot.

See you at the Festival! 🎉

🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆

A huge congratulations to the East Midlands RFU U20s on their fantastic victory in the Jason Leonard County Championship Final at Twickenham, defeating Hertfordshire RFU U20s 44-29 to bring home the trophy! 🏉

We are especially proud of our three club representatives — Callum Lawson, Lucas Veevers and Ashton Cox — who earned the honour of representing East Midlands on one of rugby's biggest stages and played their part in an outstanding team performance.

To be selected is a tremendous achievement, and to come away as County Champions makes it even more special. 👏

Well done to the entire East Midlands squad, coaches and support staff on a memorable success. A day to remember for everyone involved!

RugbyUnion FutureStars Champions

🎧🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT JUST GOT EVEN BIGGER! 🔥🎧

We are absolutely delighted to announce that the incredible Miss Radida will be taking to the main stage as our Saturday night closing DJ at KRFC Festival 2026!

From 10:00pm on Saturday 20th June, Miss Radida will be bringing her signature high-energy blend of garage, disco, techno, bass and euphoric anthems to close out the night in spectacular style. Expect underground gems, crowd favourites and a dancefloor packed with good vibes from start to finish.

As one of the biggest events in our community calendar, KRFC Festival returns from 18th – 21st June, bringing four fantastic days of music, entertainment, community spirit and unforgettable memories.

We can't wait to welcome Miss Radida to KRFC and we know she's going to send Saturday night into orbit! 🚀

🎟️ Tickets are available now through the Club Shop on the KRFC website.

www.ketteringrugbyclubshop.com

📅 KRFC Festival: 18th – 21st June
🎵 Miss Radida: Saturday 20th June
⏰ On Stage: 10:00pm

Give her a follow:
📸 Instagram:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missradida/
Who's joining us on the dancefloor? 🙌💙

🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT JUST GOT LOUDER! 🔥

We're delighted to announce that Into The Sun will be making their KRFC Festival debut on Saturday 20th June, taking to the stage from 8pm for what promises to be one of the biggest nights of the festival! 🎸☀️

As one of the headline Saturday evening performances, Into The Sun bring an incredible festival atmosphere wherever they go. Expect a non-stop set packed with the very best Rock, Indie and 90s & 00s anthems – hit after hit that'll have you singing at the top of your lungs and dancing from start to finish!

KRFC Festival has become a huge fixture in the local community calendar, bringing people together year after year for four days of fantastic entertainment, family fun, great food, and unforgettable live music. This year's festival runs from 18th – 21st June, and we're thrilled to welcome Into The Sun to the festival family for the very first time.

🎶 High energy
🎶 Festival favourites
🎶 Massive singalongs
🎶 All killer, no filler!

Don't miss out on what promises to be a fantastic Saturday night at KRFC Festival 2026.

🎟️ Tickets are available now via the Club Shop on our website.

www.ketteringrugbyclubshop.com

We can't wait to see you there!

🎶✨ RHYTHM JUNCTION ARE COMING TO KRFC FESTIVAL 2026! ✨🎶

We are delighted to announce that Rhythm Junction will be appearing at KRFC Festival 2026, taking to the stage at 6:00pm on Saturday 20th June!

Known as one of Northamptonshire's finest live party bands, Rhythm Junction bring an incredible mix of Pop, Chart, 80s, 90s and Disco classics guaranteed to get everyone singing, dancing and celebrating.

We can't wait to see what they bring to the stage this year and we're sure festival-goers are in for an unforgettable performance!

🎪 KRFC Festival 2026
📅 Thursday 18th June – Sunday 21st June 2026
🎤 Rhythm Junction – Saturday 20th June
⏰ On Stage: 6:00pm

🎟️ Tickets are available now via the KRFC website and from the Club Shop.

www.ketteringrugbyclubshop.com

Make sure you secure your tickets and join us for four fantastic days of live music, entertainment, food, drink and family fun.
Who's looking forward to seeing Rhythm Junction live? Let us know in the comments! 👇

🎸🔥 LOCAL TALENT. BIG STAGE. FESTIVAL VIBES. 🔥🎸

The KRFC Festival Team is delighted to announce that The Pit Monkeys will be taking to the stage on Saturday 20th June at 3pm!

Returning bigger than ever, this exciting indie rock/pop band from Kettering continues to make waves with their infectious sound and energetic live performances.

🎸 Fred
🥁 Oliver
🎸 Will
🎸 Alex

Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they perform tracks including their latest single "Follow The Crowd", available to stream NOW alongside their previous releases.

🎪 KRFC Festival
📅 18th – 21st June
📍 Kettering Rugby Football Club
🎵 Live music • Entertainment • Food & Drink • Family Fun

At KRFC we're passionate about supporting local talent, just as we are committed to developing grassroots rugby. The festival is all about bringing our community together and showcasing the fantastic talent we have right here on our doorstep.

🎟️ Tickets are available now via the KRFC Club Shop online.

www.ketteringrugbyclubshop.com

Tag your mates, share the news and get ready for an unforgettable festival weekend!

🎵 KRFC FESTIVAL 2026 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT 🎵

We're delighted to welcome Amaryllis to the KRFC Festival 2026 line-up!

Formed while studying Music Performance & Production at Tresham College in Kettering, Amaryllis first cut their teeth performing as part of the Tresham Concert Scene here at KRFC.

Since then, they have been building a reputation on the local music circuit with their energetic live performances, diverse musical influences, and growing catalogue of original music.

It's always a pleasure to see local talent develop and return to the KRFC stage, and we're excited to have them performing at this year's festival.

🎤 Amaryllis
📅 Saturday 20th June 2026
🕑 On Stage from 2:00pm

KRFC Festival 2026 takes place from 18th–21st June, bringing together four days of live music, entertainment, food, drink, family activities and community celebrations.

🎟️ Tickets are available now from the KRFC Club Shop online.

www.ketteringrugbyclubshop.com

Join us in supporting local music and give Amaryllis a warm KRFC welcome when they take to the stage this June!

🎧🔥 JOEY TEMPO RETURNS TO KRFC FESTIVAL 2026! 🔥🎧

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Joey Tempo is returning to KRFC Festival for a second year running!

After delivering one of the most talked-about sets of the festival, Joey is back to close out Friday night in spectacular fashion. If you were there last year, you'll know exactly why we're so excited. If you missed it, now's your chance to experience the energy, atmosphere, and explosive style that had the crowd dancing from start to finish.

📅 Friday 19th June 2026
🕙 10:00 PM On Stage
📍 KRFC Festival 2026

A Northern-raised, London-based DJ, producer and radio presenter, Joey Tempo has rocked some of the UK's biggest venues including Ministry of Sound, XOYO, Brixton Jam, Fire & Lightbox and Egg London. His high-energy performances, versatile music selection and ability to read a crowd make every set unforgettable.
We're confident he'll blow the crowd away once again as he brings Friday night to an unforgettable close!

🎪 KRFC Festival runs from Thursday 18th June to Sunday 21st June 2026

🎟️ Tickets are available now from the Club Shop online.

Don't miss what promises to be one of the highlights of the entire festival weekend!

🏆 THE 25/26 SEASON AWARD WINNERS 🏆

Youth Player of the Year - Nickolas Bulita

Youth Most Improved Player - Zakk Coleman

Lindsay Holmes – Youth Contribution Award - Corey Alderman



2nd XV Players Player of the Year - Ollie Aldwinckle

3rd XV Players Player of the Year - Rich McNab

Classics Player of the Year - Kev Osborne

JC Award - Danny Noble

Senior Most Improved Player - Ollie Aldwinckle

Breakthrough Player of the Year - Callum Lawson



Supporters 1st XV Player of the Year - Tom Owen

1st XV Players Player of the Year - Alex Bayley

David Buckby Award – Services to Coaching - Luis Santos

Les Berridge – Achievement in Rugby - Hannah Smyth

HITREDS Award - 150th Anniversary Cyclists

Clubman of the Year - Liam Noble