November 2025
This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, there are a couple of junior games being played and as previous years we will be holding a 2-minute silences at the club, we welcome anyone who wishes to come along and be part of this event & show your respect, if you are ex services personnel please join us on the balcony.
Please be at the club by 10:45.
Brief Overview
The Rugby over the past month has continued to thrive. The 3rds getting big numbers to training and competing well in their league. The 2nds had a tough day at Yatton 1sts but gained solid win over local rivals Gordano. The firsts are undefeated in league action and managed to secure a place in the last 16 of the national cup by beating Old Bristolians. They now entertain Paignton at home 31st January 2026. The Ravennas Ladies continue to train and build their team, and the Silver Ravens walking rugby go from strength to strength with a great day up in Dursley. Since the last newsletter some of the clubs Touch rugby squad have had their international debut playing for their respected age groups, the Ladies Touch team won the Blundells Community tournament in Devon and have reached the Southwest Saxon region tournament finals this weekend, well done to them. The junior section is building nicely as well with all age groups from U5s to U16s playing rugby on Sunday mornings.
We are also looking forward to working with Switch Rugby (Matt Shepherd & Gary Townsend) as they come to support the development of our junior coaches. Director of rugby Tony Hill says ‘The junior age groups are a huge priority for our club. With so many clubs struggling for playing numbers we believe bringing former Bristol Bears Academy manager to support our junior coaches will ensure a promising future for N&BRFC’.
Nailsea & Backwell Rugby Club Newsletter
Club House Update
As the nights have drawn in, we are updating the club carpark lighting which should be completed in the next few weeks.
Plans are moving forward to upgrade the club Kiosk so we can offer more food during weekend games on both Saturday & Sunday.
The Club Kiosk is now offering alcoholic cans of Lager, Cider & Ale during games to save going upstairs to the bar.
The Club Uplift project to secure us a much-needed lift is still in full swing and a massive thanks to everyone helping move towards this project becoming a reality next year.
Up & Coming Events
Christmas Party
The Club Christmas party will be on Saturday 6th December this includes a 2-course carvery, Disco & free raffle £30 per person.
Tickets are available from behind the bar, tickets must be bought before 29th November to ensure the event goes ahead. Come along and make it a good night
Boxing Day
Building on the success of last year’s Boxing Day Mixed Touch rugby game we will be holding a game followed by a Club raffle, KO will be 13:00, draw will be at 15:00
Cash Prizes £50 & £25 (doubled if you are in the room) + more.
If anyone has anything they can donate to the raffle or know a business who would like to donate a prize, please let one of the committee or bar staff know. All profits will go to the Club Lift project for the benefit of everyone.
News Year’s Eve Party
The club will be holding a News Years Eve party again this year with Music from the band that headlined the Beer & Cider Festival this year, a great covers band “Room No2”.
Tickets will be on Sale from the behind the bar, priced at £15 for members & £18 for Non-Members, the price will include a finger buffet.
Fireworks Evening
Another successful fireworks evening for both the community and raising funds for the club, a massive thanks to all the volunteers from the club along with Avon & Somerset Police Cadets and the Nailsea Freemasons, without these volunteers we would not be able to run these events.
Games on at the Club.
Below is the fixture list for our 3 senior teams for the rest of the season, please come along and support your teams:
We will also be showing the Autumn England internationals
England V Fiji Saturday 8th Nov 5:40pm
England V New Zealand Saturday 15th Nov 3:10pm
England V Argentina Sunday 23rd Nov 4:10pm
Bears V Northampton on Saturday 29th Nov 17:45 in the Backwell Bar .
