A Rugby Feast as the Papa John’s Community Cup Heads to its Finale!
This weekend, rugby clubs across the England are gearing up for the much-anticipated Papa John’s Community Cup Finals, set to take place at various renowned venues. With an array of championship matches scheduled, including both men’s and women’s competitions, the stage is set for an action-packed weekend of rugby extravaganza.
Twickenham Stadium
The iconic Twickenham Stadium will host a series of exhilarating matches on the 11th of May, showcasing top talent from various regions and counties. Among the highlights are the Regional and Counties Championships, featuring teams like Heath RFC, Barnstaple RFC, Northampton Old Scouts RFC, Southend Saxons RFC, Longlevens RFC, and Widnes RFC, battling it out for glory and regional supremacy.
Additionally, the Women’s Championship Playoff promises an intense showdown between Thurrock RFC and Cheltenham Tigers RFC, while the Women’s Intermediate and Junior Cups will see fierce competition between Sheffield Tigers RFC, Thurrock 2nd XV RFC, Lichfield RFC, and Old Albanian 2nd XV RFC.
Saturday 11th May
Men’s Counties 2 Championship – Brunel University RFC v Old Rutlishians RFC, KO 11:00
Men’s Counties 1 Championship – Longlevens RFC v Widnes RUFC, KO 13:00
Men’s Regional 2 Championship – Northampton Old Scouts RFC v Southend RFC, KO 15:00
Men’s Regional 1 Championship – Heath RUFC v Barnstaple, KO 17:00
Sunday 12th May
Men’s Counties 3 & below Championship Final – Old Elthamians v Wigan, KO 11:00
Women’s Junior Cup – Sheffield Tigers Women v Thurrock Ladies 2nd, KO 13:00
Women’s Intermediate Cup – Lichfield Ladies v Old Albanians Ladies 2nd, KO 15:00
Women’s Championship Playoff – Thurrock Ladies 1st v Cheltenham Tigers Women, KO 17:00
Saturday 11th May 2024 – Live stream from Twickenham
Sunday 12th May – Live stream from Twickenham
Sixways Stadium
The action continues at the Sixways Stadium, where teams will compete for the Regional 1 Plate and Shield, along with the Women’s Intermediate and Junior Plates. Expect high-octane clashes as Oundle RFC, Wirral RFC, Leek RFC, Stoke on Trent RFC, Workington Zebra Finches RFC, Westcliff RFC, Horden & Peterlee RFC, and Oxford Harlequins RFC vie for silverware.
Saturday 11th May
Men’s Regional 1 Plate – Oundle RFC V Wirral RFC, KO 11.00
Men’s Regional 1 Shield – Leek RFC V Stoke on Trent RFC, KO 13.00
Women’s Intermediate Plate – Workington Zebra Finches V Westcliff RFC, KO 15:00
Women’s Junior Plate – Horden & Peterlee RFC V Oxford Harlequins RFC, KO 17:00
DMP Arena
Meanwhile, at the DMP Arena, the battle intensifies with teams contesting for the Regional and Counties Plates and Shields. Malton & Norton RFC, Lutterworth RFC, Aldwinians RFC, Bradford Salem RFC, Ashbourne RFC, Ripon RFC, Wallsend RFC, Tupton RFC, Keswick RFC, Olney RFC, Peterborough Lions RFC, Beverley RFC, Dinnington RFC, Huntingdon & District RFC, York RI RFC, Ashton Under Lyne RFC will all be eyeing victory in their respective categories.
Saturday 11th May
Men’s Regional 2 North Plate – Malton & Norton RFC V Lutterworth RFC, KO 11:00
Men’s Counties 1 North Plate – Aldwinians RFC V Bradford Salem RFC, KO 13:00
Men’s Counties 2 North Plate – Ashbourne RFC V Ripon RFC, KO 15:00
Men’s Counties 3 North Plate – Wallsend RFC V Tupton RFC, KO 17:00
Sunday 12th May
Men’s Regional 2 North Shield – Keswick RFC V Olney RFC, KO 11:00
Men’s Counties 1 North Shield – Peterborough Lions RFC V Beverley RFC, KO 13:00
Men’s Counties 2 North Shield – Dinnington RFC V Huntingdon & District RFC, KO 15:00
Men’s Counties 3 North Shield – York RI RFC V Ashton Under Lyne RFC, KO 17:00
Shaftesbury Park
Lastly, Shaftesbury Park will host thrilling matches for the Regional and Counties Plates and Shields. Kingsbridge RFC, Twickenham RFC, Harrow RFC, Smiths Rugby RFC, Widden Old Boys RFC, Worth Old Boys RFC, Gravesend RFC, Newbury Blues RFC, Midsomer North RFC, Ashford RFC, Cirencester RFC, Saracens Amateurs RFC, Old Glynonians RFC, and Cranleigh RFC will leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory.
Saturday 11th May
Men’s Regional 2 South Plate – Drybrook RFC V Reeds Weybridge RFC, KO 11:00
Men’s Counties 1 South Plate – Kingsbridge RFC V Twickenham RFC, KO 13:00
Men’s Counties 2 South Plate – Harrow RFC V Smiths Rugby, KO 15:00
Men’s Counties 3 South Plate – Widden Old Boys RFC V Worth Old Boys RFC, KO 17:00
Sunday 12th May
Men’s Regional 2 South Shield – Gravesend RFC V Newbury Blues RFC, KO 11:00
Men’s Counties 1 South Shield – Midsomer North RFC V Ashford RFC, KO 13:00
Men’s Counties 2 South Shield – Cirencester RFC V Saracens Amateurs RFC, KO 15:00
Men’s Counties 3 South Shield – Old Glynonians RFC V Cranleigh RFC, KO 17:00
With adrenaline-pumping encounters and the spirit of sportsmanship on full display, the Papa John’s Community Cup Finals promise an unforgettable weekend of rugby excellence. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, be sure to catch the action as these teams showcase their skill, determination, and passion for the game.
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