Welcome to Melbourne Rugby Club
Melbourne is a friendly rugby club with 2 regular senior teams and an occasional Vets side. We are based in lovely countryside in South Derbyshire. The 1st XV is currently in Midlands 3 East (North) League and finished 4th last year. The 2nd XV play in the Pennant League. The ethos of the club sides is to play for fun, but still try to win their respective leagues. The main pitch at Cockshut Lane is now well established and the second pitch should be ready to start playing on at the start of the 2012 season. The first team pitch has floodlights good enough for evening games. This year there will be an U17 colts side. Melbourne RFC are working hard with the Melbourne Sporting Partnership to facilitate the building of a clubhouse at the top of Cockshut Lane.
The Minis and Juniors section sides play on a Sunday at Chellaston School. They are going from strength to strength. There are approximately 250 children playing rugby on a Sunday ranging from U7s to U16s. The club also has U18, U15 and U13 girls’ teams. This year has been the most successful season to date, with highlights being the U14s winning the NLD 7s, and the U12s becoming NLD champions. The Minis and Juniors section have an army of coaches and volunteers who willingly help every Sunday morning. There are currently over 20 level 1 coaches, 6 level 2 and 1 level 3 coach and the club actively encourages their further training. The Minis and Juniors also have their own clubhouse at Chellaston School.
New players of all ages and ability are always welcome.
Peter Ilott, Chairman
