All Grassroots, All the Time Bottom of the Ruck is dedicated to celebrating everything that makes grassroots rugby great — the passion, the people, and the stories from the heart of the game.
The Ruck is where you’ll find commentary on the state of grassroots rugby.
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Tales from Clubland is where we share your stories from the grassroots.
Whether it’s a muddy pair of boots, the refreshing feeling of a new season, or a club rebuilding numbers, Bottom of the Ruck is where grassroots rugby gets the recognition it deserves.
Recent Posts
WHO ARE WE Documentary
WHO ARE WE, a documentary by Marcel Langhans, follows Rugby Club Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Germany from 2022 to 2024 as the…
Welcome to the Pork Side
What started with three friends, a few pints and an idea for a social 7s side has grown into something…
Built on Belonging: Warwick Women’s RFC
Warwick Women’s RFC has grown from around 15 players to more than 70, creating opportunities on the pitch and a…
Powering Hull Ionians, Protecting the Future
Hull Ionians RFC has embarked on a fundraising campaign to help the club install solar panels on their clubhouse. This…
Chelsea Pensioners Join Beccehamian RFC for 24-Hour Sponsored Walk to Support the Beccs Big Build
A 20-year friendship between Beccehamian RFC and the Chelsea Pensioners will take centre stage this October as the club hosts…
Cheddar Valley RFC Rallies Around Club Captain Damien Green
Cheddar Rugby Club is rallying around 2025/26 Club Captain Damien Green, who needs surgery following a serious rugby injury. After…
GHA Rugby Club Launches Campaign to Expand All-weather Facilities
GHA Rugby Club in Scotland has launched its ambitious 3G500 campaign to raise £500,000 for major improvements to the all-weather…
When Losing Isn’t the End: The Jarrovians Men’s Story
Jarrovians RFC went from conceding more than 1,200 points in a winless season to becoming league champions just a few…
