Cinderford RFC

Cinderford RFC Cinderford RFC is one of England's top 80 rugby clubs and one of the highest-ranked in Gloucestershire. Sponsor: K W Bell Group Sec.

Cinderford RFC is one of the top 40 clubs in the UK and the third ranking rugby club in Gloucestershire with 3 senior teams, behind Gloucester RFC and Hartpury RFC. Cinderford's 1st XV plays its rugby in National League One, with 15 other club affiliated sides competing weekly. Cinderford RFC was formed in 1886 in the Forest of Dean a mining area in West Gloucestershire situated between the Rivers Severn and Wye. The area, a source of iron ore and coal since pre-Roman times, also provided timber for Nelson’s navy and was seen as remote and the inhabitants as wild and unpredictable. By the turn of the twentieth century Cinderford were playing leading teams from England and South Wales but after the Great War the club’s fortunes, and the local coal mining industry declined, and many good players ‘went North’ to seek employment in the coalfields and rugby in the ‘Northern Union’. Nevertheless, A D ‘Bumps’ Carpenter gained an England Cap against South Africa in 1931. The club’s re-emergence after WW2 owes much to the efforts of the late Bob and Mary Beavis. ‘Cinderford White Rose’ a club mainly of miners, had kept rugby going over the war years. When they decided to re-form as Cinderford RFC Mary became Hon. and remained so for the next fifty years. The club started league life at level 6 and by 2001 was at level 4. Relegated after just one season Cinderford were back by 2004 and made it to Level 3 in 2007-08 after a nail-biting North/South play-off with Darlington Mowden Park. After eight seasons in National One they were relegated at the end of 2015-16. During that time budding internationalists Freddie Burns, Sam Underhill, Harry Williams and Josh Adams all gained valuable experience as dual-registered players. At the end of season 2017-18 Cinderford, captained by George Porter, regained National One status by becoming National 2 S) Champions with 143 league points from 29 wins and 1 defeat. At the end of 2021/22 season Cinderford, captained by Harry Hone, achieved fifth place in National League One its best place since gaining National One status. The 2022/23 Season

The 2022/23 coaching team is led by DOR Paul Morris and Head Coach Clive Stuart-Smith the former Gloucester, Leeds, Llanelli, Barbarians and England Saxons number-nine and Forwards Coach former Gloucester back-row player Andrew Stanley. The senior coaching team has been strengthened with Player Coaches Tim Brockett and George Boulton. Adam Farr continues as Head Physio along with his team to keep the squad healthy through the season. Harry Hone remains as Club Captain. Danny Pointon remains as United Player Coach. David Didcote remains as Stags Coach with Billy Head retained as Captain. The newly resurrected Bucks squad will be coached by Jack Gardner. Shane Ranford and Jonny Kibble head up the Mini section and the Girls section will be led by Paul Lydiard. The club’s Senior XV (1st) play in National League 1; the United (2nd) XV play in the Counties 1 Tribute Western North; and the Stags (3rd) XV play in Counties 4 Tribute Gloucestershire North leagues. The club has a full mini and junior section with age group sides Under 7s to Under 18 (Colts) and a thriving Ladies/Girls section.

Entertaining game at Bell Sports & Rugby Park Half time and the🌞 is shining Thanks to our scoreboard sponsors Winner Gar...
19/09/2026

Entertaining game at Bell Sports & Rugby Park

Half time and the🌞 is shining

Thanks to our scoreboard sponsors Winner Garage Ltd & Winner Garage Skoda Cinderford

🎹🎶 THE FINAL WHISTLE DOESN’T MEAN THE DAY IS OVER!Enjoying the rugby at Bell Sports & Rugby Park? Stick around afterward...
19/09/2026

🎹🎶 THE FINAL WHISTLE DOESN’T MEAN THE DAY IS OVER!

Enjoying the rugby at Bell Sports & Rugby Park? Stick around afterwards because from 6pm, Outatime are taking us straight back to the 80s! 🕺

Expect a huge night of synth-pop classics from the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Erasure, OMD, Tears for Fears, The Human League, Spandau Ballet and plenty more.

The clubhouse is open, the music will be live and there’s no need to head home when the rugby finishes — Saturday night starts right here at the Park! 🍻🎤

🎶 OUTATIME – LIVE FROM 6PM
📍 Bell Sports & Rugby Park

Live music. One big Saturday at Bell Sports & Rugby Park. 🟥⬛🟧

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19/09/2026

Live stream ready, log in for the 3pm KO

Make sure you like & subscribe 👍🏻

CINDERFORD 1ST XV VS LOUGHBOROUGH

1st XV v Loughborough Students will be streamed live!3pm KOClick below for Cinderford RFC channel
19/09/2026

1st XV v Loughborough Students will be streamed live!

3pm KO

Click below for Cinderford RFC channel

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🏉 UNITED ON THE ROAD! 🟥⬛🟧It’s matchday for the United, with the lads making the trip to Stourbridge this afternoon for t...
19/09/2026

🏉 UNITED ON THE ROAD! 🟥⬛🟧

It’s matchday for the United, with the lads making the trip to Stourbridge this afternoon for their final pre-season test before the league campaign begins.

If you’re heading that way, why not get along and give the United some Cinderford support.

🏉 Stourbridge v Cinderford RFC United
📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ Kick-off 3pm
🤝 Pre-Season Friendly

Safe travels to everyone making the journey and good luck to the United! 🟥⬛🟧

ONE BADGE. ONE COMMUNITY.

🏉🎶 RUGBY FIRST… THEN WE TURN UP THE 80s! 🟥⬛🟧There’s a full Saturday afternoon and evening lined up at Bell Sports & Rugb...
19/09/2026

🏉🎶 RUGBY FIRST… THEN WE TURN UP THE 80s! 🟥⬛🟧

There’s a full Saturday afternoon and evening lined up at Bell Sports & Rugby Park today as Cinderford’s 1st XV take on Loughborough Students, kicking off at 3pm.

The Stags Café is open pitchside, the clubhouse and bars are open, so come down early, grab something to eat or drink and settle in for the rugby.

Then after the final whistle, don’t rush off! From 6pm, Outatime take over with their 80s synth-pop tribute, bringing the sounds of Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, The Human League, Tears for Fears and plenty more. 🎹🎤🕺

🏉 Rugby from 3pm
🎶 Outatime live from 6pm

Make an afternoon of it… and evening too!

🟥⬛🟧 ONE BADGE. ONE COMMUNITY.

📖🏉 MATCHDAY PROGRAMME IS LIVE! 🟥⬛🟧Heading to Bell Sports & Rugby Park for Cinderford v Loughborough Students? Get matchd...
18/09/2026

📖🏉 MATCHDAY PROGRAMME IS LIVE! 🟥⬛🟧

Heading to Bell Sports & Rugby Park for Cinderford v Loughborough Students?

Get matchday ready with the latest edition of our digital matchday programme.

Read it straight from your phone, tablet or computer — or download a copy to enjoy whenever you like.

📱 Free to read, easy to access and with you wherever you are.

👇 Click below

🟥⬛🟧 ONE BADGE. ONE COMMUNITY.

Read the latest Cinderford RFC Matchday Programme free online or download your copy to keep.

🟥⬛🟧 1ST XV TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTThe team is in for Saturday as Cinderford RFC welcome Loughborough Students to Bell Sports &...
18/09/2026

🟥⬛🟧 1ST XV TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The team is in for Saturday as Cinderford RFC welcome Loughborough Students to Bell Sports & Rugby Park for another National League 2 West encounter.

🏉 Cinderford RFC v Loughborough Students
📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ Kick-off 3:00pm
📍 Bell Sports & Rugby Park

Come along, get behind the lads and give them plenty of Cinderford support from the touchline.

🟥⬛🟧 ONE BADGE. ONE COMMUNITY.

Stags Cafe serving pitchside Saturday 😋
18/09/2026

Stags Cafe serving pitchside Saturday 😋

This weekends specials at Cinderford RFC for our 1st team home game vs Loughborough! 🔥😋

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