Bath is set to welcome three of England’s newly crowned Women’s Rugby World Cup champions this weekend as Bath RFC hosts RugbyFest – a special celebration of girls’ and women’s rugby on Sunday 5 October at the club’s Lambridge Training Ground.
Fresh from lifting the trophy after their historic win against Canada, the Red Roses have captured the imagination of fans across the country. Now, three of the squad will be in Bath to meet and inspire the next generation of players, offering local girls and women a once-in-a-lifetime chance to train alongside their heroes.
Open to girls aged 6–18 and women of all ages and abilities, RugbyFest promises an afternoon of rugby skills, games and fun, as well as the chance to be part of the growing movement of girls’ rugby in Bath.
Event details
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Date: Sunday 5 October
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Time: 12:30–2:30pm
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Venue: Lambridge Training Ground, Bath
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Who’s it for?
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Girls aged 6–18
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Women of all ages and experience levels
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What’s happening
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Skills, drills and games for all levels
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Craft corner and Crochet Café run by Bath RFC Ladies players
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Refreshments and bar open throughout
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Bath RFC Ladies 1st XV in action afterwards (2:30pm KO)
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Very special guest appearances from three World Cup-winning Red Roses
Bath RFC offers a complete pathway for girls’ and women’s rugby, from minis to senior teams, and hopes RugbyFest will encourage more local players to get involved.
Kelly Horton from Bath RFC’s Junior Girls section, said, “This is more than just a training session, it’s a celebration. Having three World Cup-winning Red Roses here in Bath to inspire our girls shows that the journey from grassroots to greatness is real and possible.”
With schools and local teams invited, the club is expecting a fantastic turnout of players, families and fans ready to celebrate the incredible achievements of England’s women – and to give more girls in Bath the chance to see themselves in rugby’s future.
Find out more about Bath RFC and its girls’ rugby pathway at Bath RFC
