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Parkfield Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 1EZ UK Main Rugby Club Website Contact Person: Clubhouse Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 01788 565811  Newbold-on-Avon R.F.C. was formed in 1894, a small village side playing on a field, with the local drinking houses in the village supplying the changing and bathing facilities. The reverend Boughton-Leigh was an important figure in Newbold and served Newbold as Patron and President for many years. In 1957 the club moved to their present ground, at a cost of £4000. A small clubhouse was built with less than adequate changing facilities but importantly enough the bar was well stocked and adequate. Newbold's fame as a quality rugby side quickly spread around the country, it was not unusual for Coventry and Leicester to frequent Parkfield Road. Newbold had several golden years during the 60,70 & 80s winning several competitions. Newbold were always perceived to be a junior side and could never obtain the recognition their fixture list and results dictate they deserve. In 1960 the new clubhouse was opened costing an almighty £11,000. The teams operating from here continued in their winning ways, and on the way a whole batch of quality players emerged through the ranks. The Webb brothers, with Rodney playing for England and his brother emigrating and playing for Australia and more recently Richard Cockerill who played for Leicester Tigers and England. A host of quality players have and still emerge from Newbold. In 1977 the clubhouse was extended with a first floor gymnasium , doubling up as a huge function room. A little while later came the introduction of the merit tables and later the leagues and the beginning of the professional era. Social rugby at first team level has ceased to exist in most clubs, this will never happen at Newbold, whilst we play our rugger hard on the pitch we also enjoy the camaraderie off it. Newbold currently play in Midlands 2 West, two leagues below the Nationals. It is a fine line between amateur and professional rugby. Money should not be the deciding factor governing the differences in the standard of rugby at which we play. Club Colours: Red and Black |
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