Welcome to Old Yardleians Rugby Football Club


  • 2016/17 Second Team: Worcs & Herefordshire Merit League 1 Champs
  • 2015/16 Winners: North Midlands Shield Plate Final v. Droitwich
  • 2014/15 The Vandals: Sport Solihull Team of the Year Award
  • 2014/15 The Vandals: Worcs & Herefordshire Merit League 2 Champs
  • 2013/14 League Champions Midlands 3 West South
  • 2013/14 The Vandals: Worcs & Herefordshire Merit League 3 Champs
  • 2012/13 Midlands Junior Vase Winners
  • 2012/13 North Midlands Vase Winners
  • 2012/13 League Champions Midlands 4 West South
  • 2012/13 Greater Birmingham Club of the Year
  • 2012/13 North Midlands Society of Referees Club of the Year
  • 2012/13 Old Yards Vandals: Greater Birmingham Merit League Champions
  • 2012/13 Sport Solihull Awards: Team of the year 2013



Old Yardleians Rugby Club prides itself on its friendly atmosphere, excellent facilities and competitive teams throughout the age groups. We regularly field three senior teams and have a thriving minis and juniors section.

Latest Old Yardleians News

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Date of AGM changed to Friday 5th May 2023 at 7:00 pm.

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00

URGENT: The date of the Annual General Meeting which was recently moved forward from the 5th May 202 ...more...



Date of AGM changed to Friday 20th May 2022 at 7:00 pm.

Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00

Old Yardleians Rugby Football Club LimitedCalling Notice for an Annual General Meeting on 20th May 2 ...more...



Denziel Watts - Funeral Arrangements

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00

Please see the funeral notice below for the detailsNote that the link to the JustGiving page for Dia ...more...



A tribute to Denziel Watts by his friend Dave Broadfield

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00

Denziel WattsIt was Andy Dunn who introduced Denziel to the club in the early 70’s. Denziel recrui ...more...



Denziel Watts - Rest in Peace

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00

Some club members may already have heard but Tom Power has asked me to formally relay some very sad ...more...



Calling Notice for the first post-Covid Annual General Meeting

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00

Old Yardleians Rugby Football Club LimitedCalling Notice for the first post-Covid Annual General Mee ...more...



Farewell Tony Fagan

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00

On a very cold January day with Covid still hitting the records, we did not expect a carnival occasi ...more...



Tony Fagan - funeral details Tuesday 19th January

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00

As many of you already know Tony Fagan, a long standing member of Old Yardleians Rugby Club, sadly p ...more...



Cedric Farrell - funeral details 25th January

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00

Cedric’s funeral will take place on Monday 25th January 202111.30am at Sacred Heart and Holy Souls, ...more...



Tony Fagan - a brilliant friend, a great teammate and a true gentleman

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:00

It does seem a long time ago now but I was responsible for Tony joining the Old Yards, in order to m ...more...



Cedric Farrell - Rest in Peace

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00

Many of you will already know via Facebook that Cedric Farrell, one of the club's more remarkable ch ...more...



Gwen Parkins - Rest in Peace

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00

Some club members may already have heard but Dick Parkins has asked me to formally relay this bad ne ...more...




Function Room Hire

To hire the clubhouse for social functions please ring 0121 7443380
Click here to see photos of our function room.
Click here to view current room bookings.

Home to Solihull Archers

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the Solihull Archers web site.

Minis & Juniors Blog

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the Minis & Juniors Blog

Club Sponsors

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Stephen & Philip Painter | Funeral Directors Birmingham
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Erdington Glass & Glazing
Sabian Consulting
Oasis Air Conditioning, Birmingham
Forward Industrial
NU-GEARS LTD, Birmingham
Prima Carpet Cleaning Solihull
E H Smith

Training

Senior teams:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7.00 to 8.30 p.m.

U13 and U14:
Wednesday, 7.00 to 8.30 p.m.

Minis & Juniors (U7 - U16):
Sunday, 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Players must make the effort to be punctual. Players are expected to do additional fitness work in their own time.

Join Us

Become a member at Old Yardleians RFC

We are always on the look out for new players at Old Yardleians. Young or old, large or small, you will be very welcome.

For those whose playing days are behind them, you are very welcome to become a social member and take advantage of the competitively-priced bar!

England Rugby Accredited Club

England Rugby Accredited Club Mark