Join us at Grove Rugby Football Club, near Wantage, Oxfordshire for the 2025 Minis Rugby Festival — a highlight of the grassroots rugby calendar!

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This family-friendly event brings together hundreds of young players from across the region for a day of rugby and fun.

Kick-off times:
U7, U8 & U12

Parking at Mably Way, Wantage OX12 9BN - What3words ///announced.laser.prominent
Gates 8:00
Coaches Briefing 9:00
First match 9:30am

U9, U10 & U11 –

Parking at Wasborough Fields, Grove, OX120AE - what3words ///lunch.butternut.sleeper
Gates 11:30
Coaches Briefing 12:30
First match 13:00

Festival Format:
• Open to U7–U12 age groups
• Mixed-ability rugby in line with RFU Age Grade Rules
• Equal playing time for all players (Half Game Rule)
• Grove RFC proudly promotes the RFU core values of TREDS – Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship

On the day:
• Free parking on site (please note car parking is not at the club and will be signposted)
• Breakfast, teas and coffees from 8:30am
• Licensed bar & catering throughout the day
• Toilets and first aid cover available on site
• Well behaved dogs allowed but must be kept on lead and cannot enter pitch / playing areas.

Venue: Grove RFC, Cane Lane, Grove, Wantage OX12 0FL
Date: Sunday 5 October 2025

Whether you’re a parent, player, or visiting club, the Grove RFC Minis Rugby Festival 2025 is the perfect way to kick off the season.