THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU AT WAVERLEY ROAD ...

This year marks 50 years of ‘The Blues’ at Waverley Road, Kettering. From the strongest Vets side in the region to festival winning Mini/Juniors, Kettering RFC has so much to offer everyone.

Watching the adults on a Saturday afternoon match day or the juniors at Sunday morning training, it takes no time to understand why Kettering Rugby Football Club is held in such high estimation across the Midlands and beyond as a club that personifies the ethos of rugby.

Men and women, the young and not (so) young meet together to be part of a rugby club whose history is as proud as its future is bright. So many of our current and past players who have had the privilege of wearing the ‘Blues’ shirt give their time freely to enthuse, inspire and educate the up and coming members of Kettering rugby future.

Ever since the Rector of Barton Seagrave founded our club in 1871, Kettering Rugby Football Club has been at the very heart of Rugby Union in the East Midlands.

Despite our highs and lows, Kettering Rugby Club has had the honour of nurturing rugby talent and fine people. We have been represented at all levels of the game; from regional to premiership to representing their country but the call of the familiar beckons many of these members back and they can be seen coaching at all levels from our youngest U6’s to supporting our veterans side as they remember their salad days (and just how big the pitch is!).

We now field over 16 sides ranging from our 1^st XV to our Under 6’s who form part of a section of which the whole club is immensely proud and from many of our 1^st XV honed their craft. KRFC is recognised by the Senior Midlands Clubs as a breeding ground for talented players and each season sees the club represented at all levels and age groups in Regional sides and beyond.

Indeed, the Mini Junior section now sees over 250 children training on Sunday mornings under the enthusiastic but watchful eyes of RFU accredited coaches and it’s success at promoting junior rugby was recently recognised by the RFU as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ and awarded the ClubMark Seal of Approval.

The future for Kettering Rugby Club is bright, why not see how you can get involved in shaping our future and help inspire the stars of tomorrow.

Calling all Under 16 future Rugby stars!

Mini Rugby is a game based on the full 15 a side game we see on TV. In the Mini game the rules have been designed to make the game safer and to encourage the development of skills. The rules of the game change as players get older, gradually preparing young players so that when they reach secondary school they are ready to play the full 15 a side game.

Mini Rugby is fast, rough, muddy and enormously good fun to play. It’s a real team game where new players are quickly incorporated according to their abilities and where fun is more important than winning.

Many people watching Rugby on TV find its tactics and rules complicated and difficult to understand. Mini Rugby is a much simpler, safer and shorter game. As players develop over the years more components are added to this basic game. No kicking or contested scrummaging is allowed until Y6 (U11) when modified versions are introduced.

Teamwork is an integral part of Rugby and understanding its laws and tactics is a big part of the game. This for some children adds to the challenge and interest of the sport. Rugby is not just a physical sport, thinking is as much a part of the game as running.  We have a dedicated team of coaches who aim to make rugby fun for everyone. They all undertake CRB checks and coaches receive training to at least RFU Rugby Ready. They are all volunteers, many are parents or carers, and we are always looking for new helpers and coaches.

One of the main reasons we have been so successful as a Minis section is that we have always been lucky enough to know we can rely on a team of parents, grandparents and friends helping behind the scenes. We are always delighted to welcome parents who would be willing join a pool of helpers to assist with coaching as required under the direction of the main coach.

Hire ‘The Blues’ Clubhouse The Clubhouse has 2 bars, a dining area, outside BBQ and a kitchen. A giant screen with projector and satellite TV can also be utilised.

Suitable for Weddings, Birthdays, Parties & Business Meetings/Seminars.