LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
Keep up with the latest from Fill Your Boots and the wider game, with news, opinion, community stories and updates from clubs across rugby.
The Heart of the Game: A Look Inside Community Rugby
A new documentary series, The Heart of the Game, fronted by Will Greenwood, explores the stories, challenges and community impact of grassroots rugby at Maidenhead Rugby Club.
FYB Launch Community Fund with London Broncos
We’re proud to announce an exciting new partnership between Fill Your Boots (FYB) and London Broncos for the remainder of the 2026 season — and it’s all about giving back to the community game.
Sustainability in UK Grassroots Rugby Clubs
Discussion on the UK’s grassroots rugby scene often focuses on the sustainability of the local club, and rarely discusses environmental sustainability. Some may even wonder if sustainability even has a place in grassroots rugby. It may surprise you that a cohort of local rugby clubs are now taking up environmental initiatives for the good of the club and the community.
2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Championship – Fixtures & UK TV Guide
Fixtures and UK TV guide for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, including match dates, kick-off times and where to watch the championship live across the UK.
Fill Your Boots Announces Landmark Partnership with North Midlands RFU
North Midlands RFU are the first RFU Constituent Body to Partner with the Grassroots Rugby Platform Fill Your Boots.
RFU Council Backs Governance Reforms to Strengthen Community Rugby
The RFU Council has endorsed major governance reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and grassroots representation — with an enhanced Community Game Board and clearer pathways for clubs and volunteers to shape the future of English rugby.
Edward Morello MP: “Grassroots Rugby Clubs Are the Heart of Our Towns”
Edward Morello MP speaks to Fill Your Boots about sustainable funding, accountability, and why grassroots rugby clubs are vital to communities across the UK.
OPINION – Rugby needs In-game Ads… There, I said it.
Last night, ITV launched their 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations broadcast which featured in-game ads… Sam Mathews tells us why its a good idea…
Rugby Player Finder: How FYB Helps Clubs Get Games Played
Short on numbers? FYB’s rugby player finder helps clubs find players quickly and keep rugby matches from being cancelled.
Richmond Rugby Club Uncorks New Partnership with Nyetimber
Richmond Rugby Club partners with Nyetimber as Official Sparkling Wine Partner, bringing England’s leading sparkling wine to matchdays.
Nike to kit out British & Irish Lions Women for historic 2027 tour
The British & Irish Lions have announced a landmark new partnership with Nike, which will see the global sportswear giant become the Official Kit Supplier for the Lions’ inaugural Women’s team ahead of their first-ever tour in 2027.
Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026 – Watch Live at Your Local Rugby Clubhouse or Pub
The Guinness Men’s Six Nations returns for 2026, commencing on Thursday 5 February and concluding on Saturday 14 March. The tournament is once again available on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom, thanks to a renewed broadcast partnership between ITV and...
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