KEY TIMES
09.30am - TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS
10.10-10.30am - COACHES BRIEFING (AT PHYSIO TENT)
10.30am - FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY
10.40am - FIRST FIXTURES START
10.20am-2.30pm - SKILLS ZONE
12.30pm-2.30pm - TEAM PHOTOS
3pm - FINAL FIXTURES MUST START BY
3.30pm - FESTIVAL CLOSES

FIXTURES
U10s Fixtures
U11's Fixtures
U12's Boys Fixtures
U12's Girls Fixtures

CLICK HERE to download/View Coach's Pack

This Sunday, we’re excited to host the Tynedale RFC Mini Rugby Festival once again.

With U10, U11 and U12 teams attending from across England and Scotland, it’s always a standout day in the calendar.
The younger age groups play mixed rugby, while the U12s feature both boys’ and girls’ competitions, showcasing the strength of mini rugby across the region.

Can we reiterate that parking will be tight as we have over 900 players attending on the day so where possible, please could you try to car share or come by bus/public transport. Drop off MUST take place before 9am if you intend to leave the site, and buses will be asked to drop off at the bus stop on Station Road if they are NOT staying for the duration of the festival.

Parking on site is £5 per car, which will also include your festival programme. PLEASE BRING CASH WHERE POSSIBLE! (We have card machines but the Wi-Fi is intermittent!)

For those walking in it is £3 for your programme.

Please feel free to bring a gazebo and set up camp by your pitch. There are designated pitch areas for each age group and where possible each team will play all of their matches on the same pitch.

Tynedale is all about fun, and we expect coaches to manage behaviour (from players and parents) and be polite and respectful to the referees and players. We have a safeguarding officer on site, who will be on hand if you need to raise any issues.

We have a catering village open, and the clubhouse bar will be open all day for drinks, as well as a tuck shop for the players (or adults!!). We will have a tombola and raffle too!

For players there are plenty of taps around the site to refill water bottles, and we will have a water refill station as well.

Sedbergh are offering a Skills zone where teams can sign up at registration for some bespoke training in between matches. (This is definitely worth it!)

The site plan is included in the coaches pack, there is a copy of this in the programme also.

The weather is set to be glorious- so don't forget the sunscreen!

Can we ask that if at any point you are unable to attend you tell us as soon as possible ahead of Sunday so we can amend the fixtures as we have a waiting list.

Any questions please come back to us otherwise we can't wait to see you on Sunday 26th…. keep your fingers crossed that the sunshine stays!
It promises to be a great day at the club!

We’re grateful for the support of Killingworth-based Faulkner Browns as principal sponsor ?
Action gets underway at 10:30am at Tynedale Pak, Corbridge.

Killingworth-based architect practice FaulknerBrowns is the new title sponsor of Tynedale RFC's Youth Rugby Festival, taking place on Sunday 26 April 2026.

The festival welcomes U10, U11 and U12 teams from across the North of England and Scotland in a celebration of youth rugby. Having grown significantly in recent seasons, it's become a destination event, with many teams choosing to compete at Tynedale RFC as part of their end-of-season tours.

As part of the partnership, FaulknerBrowns' branding will feature across event signage, the Selfie-Board, and on stressballs given to all participants.

FaulknerBrowns' connection to Tynedale runs deep. They designed our current clubhouse in the 1970s, and partner Paul Rigby played full-back for the club in the 1990s & 2000s.

"This festival celebrates the dedication and hard work of players, volunteers, families and supporters," said Paul Rigby. "FaulknerBrowns is proud to support it, and we're grateful to the volunteers whose tireless effort makes the day possible."

Founded in 1962, FaulknerBrowns specialise in community, commercial, residential and sports-led architecture, with several nationally significant buildings in their portfolio.