Lochside 10's

🏉 LOCHSIDE PRE-SEASON RUGBY FESTIVAL 2026 SCHEDULE 🏉

🔥 Friday Night Lights Under 18s – Friday 24 July
🕕 Kick-off: 18:00
Come along and witness some of the best youth rugby talent from across the area as they take centre stage under the lights. A fantastic showcase of the future of the game and a must-see event for rugby supporters.

🏉 Saturday 25 July Festival Fixtures
🕙 Over 35s Tournament – Kick-off: 10:00
🕛 Women’s Tournament – Kick-off: 12:00
🕞 Men’s Tournament – Kick-off: 15:30

📢 Team Entries Still Open
Spaces are filling rapidly across all competitions, with women’s team places especially limited. If your club is interested in taking part, don’t delay!

📧 Register your interest by emailing [email protected]
📩 Or send us a direct message via the page.

🏉 LOCHSIDE 10s PRESEASON RUGBY FESTIVAL 2026 🏉

The countdown is on! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring you the best Lochside 10s yet, and we’re excited to announce that information packs will be going out this week! 🙌

If your club is interested in entering a team for the 2026 festival, please email:

📧 [email protected]

We’ll make sure your information pack is sent out this week with everything you need to know.

The Lochside 10s is the perfect way to kick off your 2026/27 preseason campaign with competitive games, a great atmosphere, and a fantastic day of rugby.

So why not get involved and enter your team? 💪🏉

🏉🔥 LOCHSIDE 10’s IS BACK FOR 2026! 🔥🏉

Mark your calendars – 24th to 25th July 2026 – it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

We’re shaking things up this year with a brand new format 👇

🌙 Friday 24th July
Introducing the Men’s Midnight League kicking off at 18:30 – expect big hits, fast rugby, and electric atmosphere under the lights.

🏉 Saturday 25th July
A full day of action featuring:
• Under 18s
• Women’s
• Over 35s

🔥 PLUS a special Rugby League fixture later in the evening featuring the newly formed Tayside Silverbacks!

🍺 And that’s not all…
We’re saying goodbye to the infamous Strathmore Sessions (you know the one… 👀🔊) and bringing in something even better…

🎉 NEW FOR 2026: The FIRST EVER LOCHSIDE BEER FESTIVAL! 🍻
More choice, more vibes, and the perfect way to celebrate a huge weekend of rugby.

📩 Want to enter a team?
Email: 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝟏𝟎𝐬@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 to get your entry and information pack.

Let’s make 2026 unforgettable 💪

🏉 THANK YOU from Lochside 10s! 🏉

What a weekend! A massive thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s Lochside 10s Preseason Festival such a success.

To all the teams and players – YOU are the heart of this event. Your energy, passion, and commitment on and off the pitch made for an unforgettable day. 💪🔥

A huge shoutout to Strathmore Rugby Club for your incredible support and hosting — we couldn’t have done it without you.

To our dedicated referees who kept the games flowing and competitive – thank you for your time and professionalism. 🏁

To our generous sponsors – we’re truly grateful for backing this grassroots event and helping grow the game we all love. 🙌

And finally, to the fans, friends, and families who showed up and cheered – you brought the vibes, and we felt it. 💥

📸 Photo galleries will be available in the next few days – stay tuned and tag your teammates!

We wish all clubs the very best for the upcoming season, and we hope to welcome you back in 2026 for an even bigger and better Lochside 10s.

🏉 Lochside 10s – Round Robin Rugby Mens Tournament! 🏉

After a few call off this week. We’re all set for a brilliant day of rugby down at Lochside this weekend, as four teams battle it out in a fast-paced 10s round robin mens tournament!

🔥 Teams competing:

Strathmore Rugby Club Blacks

Strathmore Rugby Club Purples

Arbroath RFC

Blairgowrie RFC

📍 Venue: Strathmore Rugby Club
📅 Date: 26-Jul-25
⏰ Kick-off: 1600

With two pitches in play and each team facing off against one another, expect a full afternoon of action, skill, and team spirit. Whether you're backing your local side or just coming for the atmosphere, it’s going to be a cracking day of rugby!

🍔 Food, drinks, and good vibes throughout the day.
📣 Support your club – bring your voice, bring your friends, and let's make it a day to remember!

🔥 The Biggest Game at Inchmacoble (Experience-Wise Anyway!) 🔥

Tomorrow, our mighty Over 35s squad take on none other than the legendary Aberdeen Wanderers RFC Wombats at Lochside 10s, Inchmacoble, Forfar – and you do not want to miss it!

🏉 Two brutal 15-minute halves
🍻 Followed by an extended “recovery session” in the bar watching the Lions
💪 Proudly sponsored by Angus Physiotherapy – let’s face it, they’re gonna need all the help they can get!

This is shaping up to be the biggest and most entertaining game ever played at Inchmacoble. So grab your mates, bring the banter, and make a day of it – you know where we are!

KO 1000

Your Lochside 10's 2025 under 18s champions.... Strathmore Purples 🟣

Massive thanks, too all teams making it such a fantastic evening.

Cya tomorrow 1000 for the over 35s.

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🏉🔥 WOMEN'S MATCH SCHEDULE – LOCHSIDE 10s 2025 🔥🏉
📍 INCHMACOBLE | 📅 [26-Jul-25]

Get ready for a stacked day of women’s rugby action at the Lochside 10s Festival 2025 – showcasing some of the toughest, fastest, and most exciting teams in the game!

💥 Expect non-stop action, elite-level rugby, and serious competition from first whistle to final!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun all day long
🐶 Dog-friendly – furry fans welcome!
🍔 Food, 🎶 music, 🍻 refreshments, and good vibes throughout!

Come support the incredible athletes putting it all on the line – you’ll be amazed at the level of play on show.

📸 Tag us in your photos and show your support for women’s rugby!

Strathmore Women's RFC Howe Harlequins Peterhead Rugby Club Livingston Rugby Football Club Inverness Craig Dunain RFC EastKilbride RugbyClub Dundee Women's Rugby Grangemouth Ladies Rugby

Well, here it is — Lochside 10s weekend is finally here! 🙌
First up: the U18s, and what can we say? The lineup is stacked — it’s going to be an electric evening of rugby showcasing the stars of tomorrow. 🌟

🕡 Games kick off at 18:30
🍻 Bar open
☕ Barista coffee on hand
🍔 Sin Bin food container serving up some top-notch grub

We’re excited to welcome our friends from Dundee, Dunfermline, and Howe of Fife to Inchmacoble — it’s going to be a brilliant night of rugby and community spirit!

Nothing on tomorrow night? Get yourself down to Lochside and soak up the atmosphere — you won’t want to miss it! 🏉🔥