Our Teams
Under 6s & 7s
Coaches: James Binns, Chris Metcalfe, Alex Hare, Vicky Muir, Piers Ward
The Under 6-7s is a mixed rugby team for boys and girls aged under 7 at the start of September - usually Year 1 or 2 at school. For this age group rugby is all about having fun! Children learn to handle the ball and play fun tag rugby games during training. During matches the Under 7s our players enjoy friendly tag games with up to 4 players a side, while Under 6s are invited to take part in joint training alongside the other clubs when the Minis have fixtures.
MINIS
Under 8s
Coaches: James Binns, Chris Metcalfe, Alex Hare
The Under 8s is a mixed rugby team for both boys and girls aged under 8 at the start of September - usually Year 3 at school. The children continue to develop their skills through tag rugby and take part in friendly games with up to 6 players a side. This age group will train with the Under 9s for the 2025-26 season.
Under 9s
Coach: Rob Harris
The Under 9s are introduced to tackling in a safe and steady manner. At this age the team is mixed and includes players aged under 9 at the start of September - usually Year 4 at school. Once they are confident in their tackling skills some contact rugby will be played in 7 a-side friendly matches.
Under 10s
The Under 10s continue to work on contact rugby, and are introduced to 3 player uncontested scrums, rucking and mauling. This mixed team is for players aged under 10 at the start of September - usually Year 5 at school. Games are played with up to 8 players a side.
Under 11s
The Under 11s are the last year of mixed rugby, and this group is introduced to tactical kicking and the contested strike. Players on this team are aged 11 and under at the start of September - usually Year 6 at school. Games are played with up to 9 players a side, with drop kick starts and restarts.
Under 12 boys
The Under 12 boys are aged 12 and under at the start of September - usually Year 7 at school. Games are played with up to 9 players a side, with drop kick starts and restarts.
The Under 12 girls play separately as part of the Minety Iron Maidens.
JUNIOR BOYS
Under 14s (MT Barbarians)
Minety Coaching Team: Ewen Vizor, Chris Osborn
Team Manager: Deb Thurman
The Under 14s are a boys-only team made up of players aged under 13 at the start of September - usually school Year 8. For the 2025-26 season they will be training and competing as the ‘MT Barbarians’ - a combined Minety-Tetbury side - in order to have sufficient numbers for the Dorset and Wiltshire matches. Matches are played with up to 12 a-side and 5 player scrums.
JUNIOR GIRLS
Minety Iron Maidens
Coach: Danielle Vizor
The Minety Iron Maidens U12 and U14 girls’ teams are running from September 2025. Girls play in combined age groups of Under 12s (aged 10 or 11 on 1st September) and Under 14s (aged 12 or 13 on st September). The focus is on fun and skill development through contact rugby, building up to matches within the local area. No previous rugby experience required.
Interested in joining? Please send us your details through the Contact Us page.
COLTS
MC Harlequins
Minety Coaching Team: Lou Martin, Doz James, Dani Greenway
Team Manager: Annelies McDerment
The MC Harlequins are the combined Colts squad of Minety RFC and Cricklade RFC, bringing together the best of both clubs to create a strong, competitive, and welcoming team environment. Following a couple of very successful seasons, the squad is looking to build further momentum, developing players both on and off the pitch.
Training is held three times a week — Tuesday and Friday evenings, as well as Sunday mornings — with matches taking place on Sundays. The regular schedule allows players to sharpen their skills, work on team structure, and enjoy the social side of rugby with friends from across the two clubs.
The MC Harlequins are proud to provide a pathway for young players as they step up from junior rugby into the Colts age group, combining hard work, enjoyment, and team spirit. Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, you’ll find a place to learn, grow, and compete as part of the squad.
