It's confirmed! Our first fixture in over twenty years taking place on Sunday 19th October. The match will kick off at 2.00pm on Pitch One, where Petersfield will face Littlehampton RFC, also known as the Lionesses.

This game marks a historic moment for the club and an exciting opportunity for both sides. Littlehampton are in their very first season together and currently compete in the NC3 South East league. The fixture will provide both teams with valuable match experience as they continue to grow and develop.

The return of women’s rugby to Petersfield comes at the perfect time. Following the Red Roses’ incredible World Cup victory last week, interest in the women’s game is at an all-time high. The growth we have seen locally reflects that momentum, and we are always keen to welcome new players of all experience levels to join our squad.

The rise of women’s rugby at Petersfield has been nothing short of remarkable. In just six weeks, our numbers have grown from two committed players to more than thirty training regularly. The energy, enthusiasm and determination shown by this new group has been inspirational, proving that there is a real appetite for women’s rugby in our community.

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Another exciting development is that the women’s team has now moved its weekly training from Sundays to Thursday evenings, bringing it in line with the men’s sessions. This means that every Thursday, players from both squads now gather in the clubhouse afterwards for a shared team dinner. The very first of these joint evenings took place this week and, according to Jolene and her team, it was the largest Thursday night team dinner turnout ever.

This fixture is only the beginning. With more matches to be announced in the coming weeks, the squad is also exploring opportunities to join a league in the new year. In the meantime, the players will host the University of Portsmouth Women’s Rugby team on Friday 17th October for a joint training session and development match. This will be another fantastic chance to learn, connect and sharpen skills ahead of Sunday’s historic game.

With women’s rugby on the rise both nationally and locally, this is a landmark moment for Petersfield RFC. We would love to see the whole club community, players, families, supporters and friends, down at Penns Place to cheer on the team and celebrate the start of this exciting new chapter.