Whatever your aspirations whether it is the occasional 20 minutes off the bench followed by a well-earned refreshment talking through your exploits with the other Vets in the 3rd team or playing weekly League rugby against other local clubs – the Old Pats is your opportunity to fully enjoy the game of rugby on and off the pitch.
Old Pats Seniors
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1 XV
The First Team is firmly rooted in the tradition of the Old Pats with the core of the team having played for the club since they were kids, many have played together for most of their rugby life.
With league fixtures against other local teams with manageable travel times and an emphasis on enjoyment, team work and building strong friendships whilst hopefully winning with your mates.
2nd XV
The second team also play in the GRFU District Leagues against other local teams they are a blend of young players making the transition to senior rugby and experienced players looking to enjoy a competitive run around on a Saturday followed by a bit of social!
The Vets Social Team
The Social Vets provide long-standing Old Pats players with competitive social rugby, playing friendly fixtures against other clubs across the county, whilst they support the transition of players from the junior to senior rugby. They aim to play a couple of times a month to allow the bodies to recover!
Old Pats Seniors
Message from the Director of Rugby
We have a fantastic senior section supporting all standards of playing ability with a focus on development and enjoyment. As the senior coaches our passion is to develop and improve all our players in becoming better players. Concentrating on individual development will always then improve the team!!
We are community club and the social side is almost as important as the rugby! The Pats love nothing more than a social! Socials range from beers after a game, to race nights, summer balls and golf days!
Chris Downes
Director of Rugby
Old Pats Seniors
Coaching team and officials
The playing squad are coached by a team with a true Old Pats flavour who have a genuine love for the club and share the passion of the players.
A number of the coaches are long-standing Old Pats who have played or coached at a higher level and returned to help the next generation. Chris Downes, Director of Rugby, has played at a professional level for Ebbw Vale.
Over half the squad have played for the Old Pats since they were in the juniors and others have been part of the club for more years than they would care to mention.
Whilst we are an amateur rugby club, we approach the game with a professional mindset both on and off the field to allow every player to develop and enjoy their game.
1 XV Team Captain
1 XV Team Rubgy Manager
1 XV Team Manager
Seniors Fixtures Secretary
Old Pats Seniors
Latest news
Old Pats Colts Triumph Third Year in a Row
Friday evening saw the Colts, winners of the Gloucestershire League (North) take on Lydney, the Southern champions for the honour of being crowned best U18 team in the County.
Old Pats Colts Continue their Winning Streak
Having triumphed in the League playoff final on Friday evening, the Colts ran out for a rearranged friendly fixture at Bradford on Avon this Sunday.
Old Pats Colts v Stow 07-04-24
As part of the integration of next year’s Colts side, we forged a hybrid U16/17 team to take on a similarly formed Stow side.
Old Pats 1 XV v Cheltenham North 30-03-23
Old Pats welcomed Smiths RFC to Everest Road, the only team to have beaten them this season and the much-anticipated return fixture did not fail to live up to its billing
Old Pats Colts v Cirencester U18s 24-03-24
Needing a bonus point win to secure successive league titles, the Colts turned on the style to overwhelm Cirencester.
Old Pats Colts v Cirencester U18s 03-03-2024
The Colts headed to Cirencester knowing a win, in our penultimate match, would all-but-guarantee their position at the top of the Gloucestershire development league.
Old Pats Seniors
Home turf
We train and play at:
Old Pats RFC
52 Everest Rd, Cheltenham GL53 9LG
Additional directions:
Drive through gates and park next to club house. Our pitches are in front of the club house.
Facilities:
Changing rooms can be accessed from the carpark. There are toilets in the clubhouse and beverages can be bought at the bar if open.
Old Pats Seniors
Sponsors
Old Pats Seniors are very grateful to the following sponsors for their support and for playing a crucial role in over 100 senior players enjoying regular competitive rugby and the unparalleled social benefits of being part of the Old Pats community.
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