I am extremely proud to be the Head Coach of this group, which is run thanks to a great team effort from all our volunteers. There is plenty of excitement among kids and parents at the start of the new season, all looking forward to getting back on the pitch or on the supporters’ touchline with our friends.
Our coaching team, who are all volunteers, comprises an outstanding group of coaches under the leadership of James Hutchison. We are a well-organised group, with forwards and backs coaches, as well as specialists for scrums, lineouts, attack and defence.
All coaches are dedicated to the welfare of the players and committed to inclusive rugby to develop them both as players and individuals, and we are very grateful to the hard work and commitment of our coaching team so please give them as much support as you can.
Our Club Ethos, based around the RFU core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship (TREDS), is at the very heart of everything we do.
We are committed to developing the confidence and self-belief of every player from the U9’s to the Seniors by providing them with the opportunities, encouragement and support they need to enjoy their rugby to the full and fulfil their potential as a player and a teammate.
To this end, the rugby environment we create for our young players, irrespective of ability or experience must be safe, fun, and inclusive.
Old Pats is committed to mixed ability sides offering equal opportunity for all as players develop skills at different ages. Investing in all our players, rather than a select few, results in players, parents, teams, and the club as a whole benefiting in the long term.
| Month | Date | Opposition/Activity/Event | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 07/09/2025 | Training | H | |
| 14/09/2025 | Training | H | ||
| 21/09/2025 | Brockworth | A | ||
| 28/09/2025 | Painswick | H | ||
| October | 05/10/2025 | Stow | H | |
| 12/10/2025 | Richians | A | ||
| 19/10/2025 | Training | H | ||
| 26/10/2025 | HALF TERM | X | ||
| November | 02/11/2025 | Training | H | |
| 09/11/2025 | Evesham | H | ||
| 16/11/2025 | Stroud | A | ||
| 23/11/2025 | Gordon League | H | ||
| 30/11/2025 | Training | H | ||
| December | 07/12/2025 | Spartans | A | |
| 14/12/2025 | Minchinhampton | H | ||
| 21/12/2025 | Training | H | ||
| 28/12/2025 | XMAS | X | ||
| January | 04/01/2026 | Training | H | |
| 11/01/2026 | ||||
| 18/01/2026 | Brockworth | H | ||
| 25/01/2026 | Chosen Hill | A | ||
| February | 01/02/2026 | Stroud | H | |
| 08/02/2026 | Training | H | ||
| 15/02/2026 | Gordon League | A | ||
| 22/02/2026 | Painswick | A | ||
| March | 01/03/2026 | Spartans | H | |
| 08/03/2026 | Training | H | ||
| 15/03/2026 | Stow | A | ||
| 22/03/2026 | Richians | H | ||
| 29/03/2026 | Holidays | X | ||
| April | 05/04/2026 | EASTER | X | |
| 12/04/2026 | Minchinhampton | A | ||
| 19/04/2026 | Training/Tour | H | ||
| 26/04/2026 | Training/Tour | H |
Bournside School
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham GL51 3EF
Drive through gates and into carparks. Walk up through carparks with school on right, follow path around school buildings keeping right onto main school pitches.
There are toilets in the school building between carpark and pitches
Following the 2025 AGM in August, we are pleased to publish our 3-Year Plan for Old Patesians RFC. This 3-Year Strategic Plan sets out a clear, ambitious, and inclusive path for our future. It’s not only about league tables and match results – it’s about creating a welcoming environment where people of all ages grow…
Old Patesians U15s Tour to Holland 2025 In the very early hours of 18th April, a party of 52 (27 boys & 25 parents) embarked on the first overseas tour by any Old Pats team (Juniors or Seniors) in well over 20 years. An epic coach journey spanning four different countries, a ferry, one hypermarket…
Season Finale for Old Pats U12sThe Last Dance In what was billed as their final outing of an unforgettable season, the Old Patesians Under 12s were invited to compete in the Bard’s Cup in Stratford-upon-Avon — a fitting stage for a team that has made a habit of writing its own script. Drawn into a…
Mixed Ability Junior Rugby Success with Old Patesians Old Patesians U12s have etched their names on two cups with a remarkable double, claiming both the inaugural John Brain Cup and the prestigious Land Rover Defender Cup on back-to-back weekends. Both tournaments supported and operated by Gloucester Rugby. These triumphs are not just fleeting moments…
The Colts withstood another weekend battering by the weather and a talented Cirencester outfit, this time emerging victorious with a bonus point to boot.
