The RFU Counties One South Plate final between Old Elthamians and Midsomer Norton kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, May 16th at Shaftesbury Park, BS16 1LG
For all supporters intending to come and support, here’s everything you need to know about Finals Day.
The venue for the final this year is Shaftesbury Park (home of Dings Crusaders RFC), Frenchay, Bristol South, Gloucestershire BS16 1LG .
The match is a free, ticketless event and will be played on the main artificial grass pitch.
Supporters Coach
We’ve organised a supporters’ coach travelling from Midsomer Norton Rugby Club to Dings on Saturday 16th May 2026. The cost is £15 per head.
Match Tickets are free - Coach Tickets can be purchased here
Coach departure times:
- Leaving MNRFC: 1:00pm (please arrive before this time so we can leave on time)
- Leaving Dings: 6:00pm
Once back at the club after the game, the bar will be open, music will be playing, and there’ll be plenty of food for everyone to enjoy.
Entry procedure for spectators
Matchday tickets are not required - entry is free for this event. Bag searches may be in place on entry to the ground. Spectator parking is free of charge but there are three finals- of which we are the third - so it could be extremely busy.
Match Programme
These will be digital only and will be accessible by clicking this link once uploaded.
Food and beverages
Will be available for purchase on the day. All places use cashless payments only (card/contactless).
Drawn Matches
If scores are level at the end of the match, the following order of events shall be applied in order to determine the winner of a drawn match: number of tries, number of conversions from tries, first try, first points. If this does not produce a winner or the score is 0-0, the title will be shared.
Core Values - a message from the RFU
'We would like to remind all teams of the values of rugby – Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship. We would like to celebrate the whole of the game, to show what is good about it and to promote why we believe it is the ultimate team sport.
What takes place on the touchline and in the stands on our Finals Days is as important as what is happening on the pitch. We urge all teams to remind their players, staff, and supporters of rugby’s expectations to maintain the reputation and image of our sport and likewise, of their club. We hope you will join us in challenging any behaviour that conflicts with the values of rugby, from those linked to your club. Many thanks in advance for your support.'
