Worcester RFC

UPDATED SEASON FIXTURES

Following the RFU’s decision to delay the start of the 2026/27 season until the week commencing 21st September, due to player welfare concerns following this summer’s heatwave, here are our updated fixtures for the new season!

PRE-SEASON

Old Centralians vs Worcester I | A | 5th Sept 2026
Worcester II vs Cleobury Mortimer | H | 5th Sept 2026
Worcester I vs Matson | H | 12th Sept 2026
Worcester II vs Harborne | H | 12th Sept 2026

WORCESTER I — REGIONAL 2 MIDLANDS WEST

Edwardians | H | 26th Sept 2026
Shipton on Stour | A | 3rd Oct 2026
Dudley Kingswinford | H | 10th Oct 2026
Hereford | A | 17th Oct 2026
Sihillians | A | 24th Oct 2026
Kenilworth | H | 31st Oct 2026
Drybrook | A | 14th Nov 2026
Ludlow | H | 21st Nov 2026
Stow on the Wold | A | 28th Nov 2026
Luctonians II | H | 5th Dec 2026
Malvern | H | 12th Dec 2026
Edwardians | A | 19th Dec 2026
Malvern | A | 9th Jan 2027
Shipton on Stour | H | 16th Jan 2027
Hereford | H | 23rd Jan 2027
Sihillians | H | 6th Feb 2027
Kenilworth | A | 13th Feb 2027
Drybrook | H | 20th Feb 2027
Ludlow | A | 6th Mar 2027
Stow on the Wold | H | 13th Mar 2027
Luctonians II | A | 2nd Apr 2027
Dudley Kingswinford | A | 10th Apr 2027

WORCESTER II — COUNTIES 3 MIDLANDS WEST (SOUTH)

Hereford II | A | 26th Sept 2026
Pershore | H | 3rd Oct 2026
Kings Norton | A | 10th Oct 2026
Old Yardleians | H | 17th Oct 2026
Dudley Kingswinford II | H | 24th Oct 2026
Handsworth | A | 31st Oct 2026
Harborne | H | 14th Nov 2026
Walsall II | A | 21st Nov 2026
Veseyans II | H | 28th Nov 2026
Warley | A | 5th Dec 2026
Camp Hill II | A | 12th Dec 2026
Hereford II | H | 19th Dec 2026
Camp Hill II | H | 9th Jan 2027
Pershore | A | 16th Jan 2027
Old Yardleians | H | 23rd Jan 2027
Dudley Kingswinford II | A | 6th Feb 2027
Handsworth | H | 13th Feb 2027
Harborne | A | 20th Feb 2027
Walsall II | H | 6th Mar 2027
Veseyans II | A | 13th Mar 2027
Warley | H | 3rd Apr 2027
Kings Norton | H | 10th Apr 2027

The season may be starting a little later than planned but the excitement is very much building! Roll on September! 💪

CLUB CLEAN UP DAY

Let's get Worcester RFC looking its best for the new season!

Join us on Saturday 22nd August, 11am–3pm for a club clean-up.

Whether you can spare an hour or the whole afternoon, every bit of help makes a difference.

🛠️ Hand tools and wheelbarrows welcome
📅 Saturday 22nd August
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Offerton Lane, WR3 8TR

Let's get the club ready together! 💪

Worcester RFC Rugby Festivals are BACK for 2027!

📅 Saturday 17th April – U12 & U13
📅 Sunday 18th April – U7 to U11

Two days of brilliant rugby and festival fun! 🙌

Over the last two years, we’ve had clubs from near and far and we can’t wait to welcome you!

📧 For all enquires and registrations email [email protected]

We are delighted to announce that Sutcliffe & Co will be the marquee sponsor for our Annual Business Luncheon on Friday 4th September 2026!

A huge thank you to Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers for their generous support, we are thrilled to have them on board for what promises to be a fantastic afternoon of networking, food and great company.

Tickets are still available, with last few tables remaining. To book, contact Max Edwards at [email protected]

Worcester RFC and Worcester Warriors are joining forces this summer to offer a rugby camp for players aged U8s to U16s, delivered by Worcester Warriors Championship winners and powered by Scimitar.

📅 Wednesday 12th August 2026
🕙 10:00am, 3:00pm
📍 Worcester RFC, WR3 8TR

Professional player coaching
Speed, agility & skill development
Game based learning & decision making
Split age groups from U8s to U16s

Special offer price: £50

A great opportunity for young players to develop their skills in a professional environment. To book your place visit the website: https://proboundcoaching.com/product/worcester-rfc-rugby-camp-wednesday-12th-august/ or contact [email protected]

🔵🟡 BIG BEN IS BACK! 🔵🟡

A Worcester RFC product through and through, Ben came through the age grades from U8s all the way to the 1st XV before moving on to skipper Dudley Kingswinford in the national league. He also brings valuable Welsh Premiership experience with Merthyr, and more recently played a key role in helping Bournville win promotion back to National League 2.

Our dynamic, ball-playing powerhouse of a ho**er has also won the Division 2 County Championship with North Midlands! 🏆

Back home now and back in blue and gold where he belongs. Welcome back, Ben!

Alongside Gordon Ross and Sam Lewis, we are pleased to confirm the rest of the coaching setup for the 2026/27 season! 💪

Gav Vickers, Director of Rugby continues to provide oversight and support to the coaching team as we embark on an exciting new season.

James Swain, Scrum & Skills Coach is a familiar and dedicated presence at the club, who has thrown himself into his coaching role with commitment and enthusiasm.

Richard Levett, Backs & Skills Coach is another well known face at the club who continues to give his time and expertise generously.

Paul Atkins, Transition Coach is a valued member of the setup, committed to the development of players across senior squad.

Together they form a coaching team that is experienced, passionate and deeply connected to this club. We cannot wait to see what the 26/27 season brings! 🔵🟡

We are excited to welcome Sam Lewis to the Worcester RFC coaching setup as forwards coach for the 2026/27 season! 💪

Sam needs no introduction to Worcester rugby fans. The Welsh flanker made over 120 appearances for Worcester Warriors in the Gallagher Premiership between 2015 and 2022, earning a reputation as a tireless, committed and technically outstanding back row forward.

Before his time at Sixways, Sam came through the Ospreys academy and made 65 appearances for the Welsh region in the PRO12 and European Champions Cup, playing alongside some of the biggest names in Welsh rugby. He went on to play for Bristol Bears before retiring from professional rugby in 2023.

We were fortunate enough to have Sam as a player in our senior squad last season, and we are now thrilled to welcome him into the coaching setup. His experience and knowledge of the game is a huge asset to Worcester RFC. Welcome to the coaching team, Sam!

We are delighted to confirm that Gordon Ross will continue as Head Coach of Worcester RFC for the 2026/27 season!

A former Scottish international fly-half with 25 caps, Gordon represented clubs including Edinburgh, Leeds Tykes, Saracens and London Welsh across a distinguished playing career before moving into coaching.

Gordon has strong ties to Worcester, having spent five years on the coaching staff at Worcester Warriors, developing the next generation of talent through the academy. He went on to serve as backs coach at Dragons RFC before taking up his current role as backs coach at Coventry RFC, combining that with his role at Worcester RFC.

Last season under his leadership was one to remember, with Worcester I winning the Counties 1 Midlands West title with an unbeaten season, Worcester II claiming the North Midlands Vase Plate and both sides earning promotion, a remarkable double achievement for the club.

We are thrilled to continue our journey with him into what promises to be an exciting season in Regional 2 Midlands West!

Here’s where you can catch us in pre-season before the real action begins.

Worcester II vs Harborne | Home | 14th August 2026

Cheltenham Tigers vs Worcester RFC | Away | TBC

Old Centralians vs Worcester I/II | Away @ Saintbridge | 22nd August 2026

Worcester I vs Matson | Home | 5th September 2026

Worcester II vs Cleobury Mortimer | Home | 5th September 2026