Chew Valley RFC

07/06/2026

🏉 WE'RE HIRING – CLUB STEWARD 🏉

Chew Valley RFC is looking for a friendly, organised and hands-on individual to become the heart of our clubhouse operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Somerset's leading community rugby clubs and play a key role in supporting players, members, volunteers and visitors throughout the rugby season.

The role includes:

🍺 Clubhouse & Bar Operations

🍽 Kitchen & Food Service Management

📦 Ordering & Stock Control

🏉 Match Day & Event Support

🤝 Supporting a thriving community rugby club

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

✨ Commission-based package available

🗓 Preferred Start Date: August 2026

⏰ Please note: this role primarily involves evening and weekend working.

Supporting:
🏉 Men's Rugby
🏉 Women's Rugby
🏉 Colts Rugby
🏉 Junior Rugby
🏉 Walking Rugby

To apply or request a full Job Description, please email:

📧 [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

02/06/2026

🏉🥊 This may not be rugby news, but at Chew Valley RFC we love celebrating the achievements of all our members.

A huge congratulations to Valley player Archie Pool on an incredible first season in boxing, becoming a North Region ABA Champion, National Schoolboy Champion, and reaching the Golden Gloves Final. An outstanding achievement that reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment.

We're also proud to see other Valley players representing Bristol Ringside ABC, including Tommy Doherty (U11s), Billy Doherty (U13s), George Marklew (U13s), and Freddie Strickland (U13s).

Archie trains at Bristol Ringside, a charity-run boxing club based at Winford Cattle Market. The club is dedicated to giving young people across the area a safe space to train, learn, and grow in confidence. It is run entirely by volunteers. Bristol Ringside ABC

Well done to Archie and all the boys involved. We wish Archie the very best as he prepares for the London International Belt Tournament.

29/05/2026

A huge thank you to our 1st kit sponsors for the 2025/26 season! 💚🤍

Thanks to our new sustainable deal with VX3, this kit will also carry us into the 2026/27 season, helping the club reduce waste while keeping the squad looking sharp on and off the pitch.

We’ve stayed true to the traditional green & white hoops, while adding a little extra spice for the new era 🌶️

A massive thank you to all our sponsors for their continued support of the club:

🏉 Main Shirt Sponsor – Rise Technical
🏉 Rear Shirt Sponsors – Hoistway
🏉 Rear Shirt Sponsors – Thatcher
🏉 Short Sponsors – ETM
🏉 Short Sponsors – ACES
🏉 Sleeve Sponsors – South West Tool Hire Company LTD
🏉 Sleeve Sponsors – Kelston Sparkes

Your support means everything to the players, coaches, volunteers and supporters across the club. We can’t wait to wear the shirt with pride again next season!

28/05/2026

Does this make us famous? Lucky to have great coaches at CVRFC. Amateur club with a professional feel 😃💚

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26/05/2026

🏉 Join the Team 🏉

Looking for a new club for the 2026/27 season? Whether you’re returning to rugby, moving clubs, or giving the game a go for the first time, there’s a place for you at Chew Valley RFC

Pre-season starts Tuesday, 30th June, and we’d love to see some new faces down at the club.

This season our senior men’s teams will be led by:
🔥 Alun Lawrence - Head Coach
🔥 Callum Sheedy - Backs Coach
🔥 Ash Groves – our new Player Coach

We are a friendly, welcoming club with three senior men’s teams and a real community feel an amateur club with a professional mindset.

🏉 1st competing in Regional 1 South West (Level 5 rugby)
🏉 All abilities welcome

🗓 Training:
🔹 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

What you can expect at CVRFC:
✅ Professional coaching & player development
✅ Elite coaching for all abilities
✅ Strength & Conditioning support
✅ Injury rehab and access to club physio
✅ Leadership coaching and mentoring
✅ Structured player development pathways
✅ Travel assistance for players outside the area
✅ Video analysis from games
✅ Free food after training and matches
✅ Club insurance plan available
✅ Player sponsorship package with kit bundle
✅ Club polo and tie when you sign on
✅ Free changing room beers after games
✅ Team bus travel for away games

Whether you want competitive rugby, a fresh start at a new club, or just a great group of lads to train and play with, Chew Valley is the place to be.

📅 First pre-season session: Tuesday 30th June, 7pm - 8:30pm
📍 Chew Valley RFC BS40 8UE
Just turn up and get involved.

📩 Private message us if you want more information or would like to speak with the recruitment team.

22/05/2026

☀️🏉 The May Medley Evening of Walking Rugby was a huge success! 🏉☀️

The sun was shining and so were all four teams as we welcomed players from Broad Plain Pioneers, St Bernadettes Stragglers, Mature Cheddar and Chew Valley Veterans for a fantastic evening of walking rugby at Lobbingtons.

Across a brilliant series of round robin matches, the evening showcased exactly what walking rugby is all about enjoyment, inclusivity, friendship and community. There were smiles everywhere, plenty of laughs, some great rugby on display, and even a few spectators enjoying the evening sunshine from the sidelines.

A huge thank you goes to Suzy Read for organising such a brilliant event and bringing the clubs together for a fantastic evening. Thank you also to Bill Waddington, Matt Broderick, Mike Emery, Andy McKeown and Steve Meacham for refereeing and helping the games run so smoothly throughout the night.

The feedback from players and visitors has been incredibly positive, so this definitely won’t be the last one… 👀

We’re already looking forward to doing it all again! 💚

20/05/2026

🏉Valley Cats’ very own scrum half Robyn Perry has joined the movement a brilliant campaign encouraging mums to continue or return to rugby after having children.

Robyn has worked incredibly hard to return to the pitch just one year after welcoming her second son, Freddie, and has been instrumental in the Valley Cats’ success this season. While she was sorely missed during her time away from the game, she never stopped being part of the team supporting from the sidelines, attending training sessions, and cheering the girls on every step of the way.

We are so proud to have Robyn as part of our team and club. She is inspiring not only her teammates, but the next generation watching on from the touchline. 💚

Robyn said:
“Getting the opportunity to run out with the Maamaas was amazing! To be surrounded by fellow mums playing the sport I love in front of my little boy was really heartwarming.

Having only met most of them the morning of the match was a little bit nerve wracking, but then I remembered we are doing more than just playing a game. We are coming together as a collective of women to inspire not only other girls and women to get into rugby, but also other mums and our children — to show them what strong role models are.” 🤍

Up the Cats 🐾

20/05/2026

Please join us in giving a huge Chew Valley welcome to our new Player Coach, Ash Groves! 🙌🏉

We are delighted to introduce Ash as part of the coaching team for the 2026/27 season and can’t wait for everyone at the club to see the experience, leadership and quality he will bring both on and off the pitch.

Ash arrives with an incredible rugby CV:
🏉 Over 200 National League appearances
🎯 More than 1,500 National League points scored
🔟 Starting Number 10 at National League 2 level for the last 10 years

As well as his playing experience, Ash brings a huge amount of knowledge as a coach, holding both Level 1 and Level 2 coaching qualifications. His understanding of the game, leadership and passion for developing players will be a massive asset to the club.

We’re incredibly excited to have Ash involved at CVRFC and can’t wait to see him in Valley colours this season.

Welcome to the Valley, Ash!

20/05/2026

🎺Big Band Evening at Chew Valley RFC🎶

Step back in time and join us for a fantastic night of live music with the Mendip Swing Band!

Dust off your dancing shoes and embrace the 1940s theme – fancy dress is warmly welcomed 🕺💃

Enjoy an evening filled with timeless classics from legends like Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington, guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor.

🎟️ Tickets: £15 (includes a finger buffet)
👉 Grab yours here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-band-evening-tickets-1986319084853](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-band-evening-tickets-1986319084853)

Bring your friends, bring your energy, and get ready for a brilliant night at the club! 🎷✨