Novocastrians RFC

Novocastrians RFC

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Novocastrians RFC is a community rugby club based in Long Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Novos currently play in Durham/Northumberland Division 1.

Novocastrians RFC were founded in 1899 by ex pupils of the Royal Grammar School. The Ladies side play in RFUW Championship 1

Photos from Novocastrians RFC's post 12/06/2026

🏉 TYNEDALE SEVENS 2026! 🏉

The summer 7s season is officially here, and Novocastrians RFC are heading to Tynedale RFC on Saturday 20th June 2026!

We are absolutely buzzing to announce that we are fielding TWO squads for England’s original Sevens tournament. The lads have been training hard, and we've got two incredibly strong lineups ready to take the pitch.

Get yourself down to Tynedale to show your support, enjoy the sunshine, and cheer on the Novos! ☀️🍺

🔴⚫️⚪️

Photos from Novocastrians RFC's post 10/06/2026

A new season. New leagues. New challenges. ❤️🖤🤍

🏉 Pre-Season Preview
📍 Twickenham, rewatch party.
📅 Friday 3rd July

🏉 Pre-Season Starts!!!
📅 Tuesday 7th July & Thursday 9th July
⏰ 18:45 for a 19:00 start Park.

New players always welcome. Up the Vos.

Photos from Novocastrians RFC's post 07/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that our 2nd XV will compete in North East Counties 2 North, while our 3rd XV take their place in Candy League Division One as part of the exciting new North East rugby structure for the 2026/27 season.

Both squads face a campaign full of competitive rugby, local rivalries, familiar opponents and fresh challenges. Following another strong year of growth across the club, we’re looking forward to seeing our players continue to develop, compete and represent Novos with pride.

The strength of the club continues to grow both on and off the field, and with increasing numbers at training and on matchdays, we’re also exploring the possibility of introducing a 4th XV during the season to ensure everyone has the opportunity to play and enjoy their rugby.

This is an exciting time to be part of Novocastrians RFC. Whether you’re a current player, returning to the game, or looking for a new club, there has never been a better time to get involved.

A new season. New challenges. New opportunities.

Let’s get excited.

03/06/2026

Many hands make light work.

Join us this Sunday 7th June from 10:30am–12pm as we come together to help around the club.

Every volunteer helps keep Novocastrians RFC thriving — and everyone is welcome!

We hope to see 🫵 there.

01/06/2026

Northumberland Awards Night 🏆

Silverware secured, smiles all round, and now we need a bigger trophy cabinet… plus a stricter dress code policy for certain individuals…🤔

Photos from Novocastrians RFC's post 31/05/2026

Congratulations to on a huge 2nd half performance in Northumberland’s convincing win over Staffordshire 👏🏉

Wishing him the best of luck with selection for Twickenham next week - hopefully he’ll be back there again soon.

Photos from Novocastrians RFC's post 30/05/2026

The season may be over but the club still has plenty to keep you entertained over the summer! ⚽️ 🏏🥎🏉🏅

Join us in the bar for plenty of live sport - with a guarantee that ALL England World Cup matches will be shown live.

We also have the Wine Fair on June 5th and our first ever Car Show on July 19th 🚗

Full schedule will be available on the all new novos.co.uk when it’s unveiled next week

26/05/2026

Three years ago, this club was fighting to avoid relegation.

What followed was a complete reset in mindset, standards, and belief.
A commitment to never giving up, never stopping competing, and playing with ambition every single week.

Now look where we are.

🏆 1st XV League Champions
🏆 Counties 1 National Champions
🏆 County Plate Winners
🏆 McQuillin Cup Winners
🏆 2nd XV League Champions
🏆 3rd XV Cup Winners
🥉 3rd XV League 3rd Place

From the 3rd XV right through to the 1st XV, every player, coach, volunteer, physio, sponsor, supporter, family member and committee person has played a part in the most successful period in our club’s history.

This season summed up everything this club is about.

At Twickenham, 17-0 down after 20 minutes in 30-degree heat, the lads could have folded. Instead, they showed the character, fight and togetherness that has defined this club for the last three years — battling back to win 31-24 and becoming National Champions.

But this season was never just about one game.

It was about Tuesday and Thursday nights under the lights at Sutherland Park. It was about the packed buses, the touchline support, the volunteers behind the scenes, and every single person who believed in what this club was building.

The support this year has been unbelievable. Home and away, week after week, you carried us over the line.

To everyone who travelled, cheered, sponsored, helped organise events, worked behind the bar, washed kit, taped shoulders, ran water, or simply wore the badge with pride — thank you.

Three years. One vision. One club.

Enjoy the rest, lads.
Because the next challenge has already begun.

Level 6 awaits.

Up the Vos.❤️🖤🤍

Photos from Novocastrians RFC's post 24/05/2026

Final of Community cup....

Some highlight of great day at Twikkers

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Novocastrians RFC, Sutherland Park, The Drive, Benton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE77SZ

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 11pm
Thursday 7pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm