CCS NORTON
Rugby
Men’s, Women's and Mini's & Junior's Rugby in Cheltenham
Men's Teams
CCS Rugby currently field two men’s teams. The 1st XV compete as CCS Warpigs in Gloucestershire 4 North and the 2nd XV pick up social fixtures as CCS United.
Over preseason, the squad typically trains on Tuesday evenings from 7pm at Norton Village Hall. Throughout the season, this moves to Tuesday and Thursday evening at Tewkesbury Road and Norton Village Hall respectively.
Whilst the Senior Squad is internally competitive and highly ambitious on the field, we are also deeply connected to the rest of our Club. No individual is more important than the Club, and our player culture is one of humility and respect.
If you feel you could make an impact in our Senior Squad and would like to join us, feel free to come along to training or get in touch via the form on our contact page.
Women's Team
Our Women’s XV currently play in Women’s NC 3 South West (North).
At CCS Women’s Rugby, we believe rugby is for every woman — no matter your age, background, profession, fitness level, or experience. Whether you’ve never picked up a ball before or you’re ready to lace up your boots again, you’ll be welcomed with open arms (and probably a tackle or two).
Founded in the 2010/11 season, our team began with a handful of determined women, a shared passion, and a few friendly fixtures. That first season was a huge success — both on and off the pitch — and by 2011/12, we earned our place in the official RFU leagues. Since then, we’ve grown into a competitive, welcoming, and tight-knit squad that plays with pride, purpose, and a whole lot of heart.
All welcome – no experience needed, just enthusiasm and a sense of fun
- Supportive coaching – learn the game at your pace with a great team around you
- Great vibes on and off the pitch – because rugby is as much about friendship as it is about fitness
- A true team spirit — on the pitch, training, and at the pub!
- A squad like no other – diverse, determined, and driven
- Inclusive culture – every background, body type, and ability is celebrated.
We train every Thursday night from 7pm at Tewkesbury Road. Whether you want to play, learn, or just give it a try — we’d love to see you.
So why not take the leap?
You don’t need experience. You don’t need to be super fit. You just need to show up — and we’ll take care of the rest.
CCS Women’s Rugby — Real rugby. Real women. Real fun.
Sharks Rugby
Our SHARKS minis and juniors section is growing from strength to strength!
Our excellent coaching team put the child at the centre of everything we do and our aim is to develop the children socially as well as physically and as rugby players. We want children to fall in love with rugby and stay in love with rugby!
New players and coaches are welcome to come along and join us on Sundays from 10am. For more information take a look at our Sharks Rugby page.
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Our Current Sponsors
Cheltenham Civil Service RFC, Cotswold Area Civil Service Sports Association, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington Cheltenham GL51 9SL
The club was formed, as the Foreign Office Rugby Football Club, in 1947 when Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) was based at Eastcote on the outskirts of London as part of the Foreign Office. The idea to form the club was the brainchild of Geoff Hardy and Hooky Walker while sitting in the bar overlooking the grounds of Swakeley’s House in Ickenham, the home of the Foreign Office Sports Association. Swakeley’s was a large mansion set in some 20 acres which also had space for about 10 residents. Both Geoff and Hooky were among those residents and although Geoff was playing for Wasps and Hooky for Pinner they decided that life would be much easier if a club could be formed to play rugby in their own backyard.”
The club colours became navy blue because a set of shirts was acquired from London Scottish – in those day the club had to apply to the Board of Trade for a supply of clothing coupons to buy kit, which was then re-sold to the players.