In 2026–27, Tynedale RFC celebrates a milestone few clubs anywhere can claim – 150 years of rugby, community and character. Proudly wearing blue and white, we represent Tynedale, but our story stretches far beyond the Tyne Valley. Former players, families and friends are spread across the UK and around the world, bound by shared memories and lifelong connections to the club.

Adding even more significance, this landmark year also marks 50 years since Tynedale made its home in Corbridge, moving from Dene Park in Hexham to what we now proudly call Tynedale Park. A rare convergence of history – and the perfect moment to celebrate everything the club has been, and everything it is becoming.

Summary of Events:-

Friday 1st May – 150th Season Kit Launch
Saturday 27th June – The 150th Anniversary Ball
Sunday 28th June – Family Festival & BBQ
Saturday 15th August – 150th Season Curtain Raiser
Saturday 26th September – Wooden Spoon Vets Fest
Saturday 3rd October – The Speed Shear
Sunday 4th October – Tynedale Girls Rugby Festival
December 2026 – 150 Years in Print
Boxing Day 2026 – History Replayed
Easter Weekend 2027 – The 1876 Cup
April 2027 – Mini Rugby Festival
May 2027 – Tour to Italy
Weekend of 19th June 2027 – Tynedale Sevens
Reconnecting the Tynedale Family – Old Tyners

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Friday 1st May – 150th Season Kit Launch
The celebrations begin with the launch of our 150th season kit, as we announce an exciting new technical partnership and move on from Macron at the end of the season.
Alongside this comes a fully reimagined club shop – easier to use, richer in imagery, faster to deliver and featuring limited-edition ordering windows.

Three new ranges will be introduced:
• The 1876 Range – premium, limited-edition off-field stash
• The Club Range – great-quality kit designed to be lighter on the wallet
• The Stock Range – consistent on- and off-field essentials available year-round

Working with BE Sport, this ensures everyone can wear the blue and white with pride.

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Saturday 27th June – The 150th Anniversary Ball
A party 150 years in the making.
Black tie, ballgowns and a room full of stories. With former players including Epi Taione and Caity Mattinson attending, the Anniversary Ball will bring generations of Tynedale together for an unforgettable night.
?️ Tickets go on sale in February – but this one belongs in the diary now.

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Sunday 28th June – Family Festival & BBQ
Sunday keeps the celebrations inclusive and relaxed with a family-friendly festival and BBQ. Games, music and food all day, Bar1876 in full throttle, and the chance for the whole Tynedale family to celebrate together.

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Saturday 15th August – 150th Season Curtain Raiser
The first match of our anniversary season sees us welcome Heriots FP RFC from Edinburgh. A special pre-match build-up and a post-match clubhouse party will make this a perfect summer celebration at Tynedale Park.

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Saturday 26th September – Wooden Spoon Vets Fest
The Wooden Spoon Vets Fest returns, making Tynedale the only club to host the event twice. Over-35s men’s and women’s teams from across the country will descend on Corbridge for a unique blend of rugby and fundraising success.

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Saturday 3rd October – The Speed Shear
The clippers are back. DJs, dancing, fast shears and outstanding craic – a night that has quickly become part of Tynedale folklore.

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Sunday 4th October – Tynedale Girls Rugby Festival
Because Our Girls Can.
Girls’ teams across U12, U14, U16 and U18 will take centre stage as our brilliant Panthers host another outstanding festival.
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December 2026 – 150 Years in Print
Local writer and journalist Brian Tilley is producing a special-edition book celebrating 150 years of rugby in the Tyne Valley. Pre-orders open in summer, with delivery in time for Christmas – the perfect gift for any Tynedale supporter, wherever they are in the world.

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Boxing Day 2026 – History Replayed
150 years on from our first-ever match against Elswick (now Northern FC), the fixture will be replayed on Boxing Day. Matches against Border Park RFC, plus Colts and Panthers games, will create a nostalgic winter celebration of the club’s roots.
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Easter Weekend 2027 – The 1876 Cup
Touring teams from across the rugby world will head to Corbridge for the inaugural 1876 Cup, a proper Easter rugby throwabout.
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April 2027 – Mini Rugby Festival
The Mini Rugby section returns with the much-loved Tynedale Festival, showcasing the next generation of blue-and-white players.

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May 2027 – Tour to Italy
A 10-day tour to northern Italy, featuring matches near Venice, Parma and Verona, blending rugby with culture and La Dolce Vita.
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Weekend of 19th June 2027 – Tynedale Sevens
The celebrations conclude with England’s original Sevens, dating back to 1894 – a fitting finale to a historic year.
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Reconnecting the Tynedale Family – Old Tyners
The 150th anniversary also presents a powerful opportunity to reconnect with those who spent special parts of their lives at the club. Launched in 2025, the Old Tyners initiative has already prompted an overwhelming response from across the world – from India and Tonga to the United States and beyond.
Whether you played, followed a family member, volunteered, or simply called Tynedale home for a time, we want to hear your story. These memories are an essential part of the club’s past – and its future.

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A Season for EveryoneFrom August 2026, Friday Night Lights will see rugby played every Friday evening, rotating across boys’, girls’ and senior sides, ensuring every team gets their moment under the lights.
Alongside this, expect ambitious but fun fundraising initiatives – from the Cow Pat Challenge to new ideas yet to be revealed – giving everyone the chance to play their part.

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Get Involved
To volunteer, contribute raffle or auction prizes, or share your story for the book or Old Tyners project, please contact:
commercialtrfc@gmail.com
07834 233768 – Richie Gledson