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.
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.
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 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!
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 Coach
1 XV Team Captain
1 XV Team Rubgy Manager
1 XV Team Manager
Seniors Fixtures Secretary
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.
The Colts suffered a narrow loss to a massive Longlevens side in a brave and committed performance
Colts Claim stylish win to maintain momentum Scoring seven tries against Tewkesbury.
The Colts returned to winning ways with a hard-fought victory on the road
A true all round performance with contributions from the whole team in challenging conditions.
In a landmark game for the team, Old Pats U15 secured their first-ever league victory at Bournside.
It was a game of two halves and a story of what might have been. Of contrasting styles of play too.
Old Pats RFC
52 Everest Rd, Cheltenham GL53 9LG
Drive through gates and park next to club house. Our pitches are in front of the club house.
Changing rooms can be accessed from the carpark. There are toilets in the clubhouse and beverages can be bought at the bar if open.
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