Event, Training and Competition
Nominate a unit to attend Twickenham

Does your Ranger unit Love Rugby? Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! 

Thanks to our partners at England Rugby, Girlguiding North West England has been offered a very rare and exciting opportunity. We are pleased to be able to send a unit or group of young members (aged 14+) to Twickenham for the Red Roses v Ireland Six Nations match, on Saturday 11 April.

You’ll not just be watching from the stands, though. Your unit will: 

• Play a game of T1 non-contact Rugby on the famous Twickenham turf ahead of the game, whilst the stadium fills.  
• Participate in the pre-march pageantry – helping to hold the rose flag whilst anthems are sung.
• Then be escorted to your seats to watch the game.  

Key information: 

Date: 11 April 2026 

Timings: Meet at 9:15 am at the Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) for rehearsals. The game will kick at approximately 2:25 pm. 

Numbers: 12 young members and 3 adults – 15 spaces in total. 

Age of participants: 14+ years 

Finance: The cost of minibus transport to and from the stadium will be provided, but you will need to make the transport arrangements for your group (including finding a minibus driver). It is envisaged this will be a daytrip, so cost of accommodation will not be covered. 

How to nominate your unit: 

We’re looking to hear from Girlguiding North West England units that have engaged with the England Rugby partnership. Perhaps you have completed the Love Rugby Challenge Pack (or are planning to do so before 11 April), or you have established links with a local Rugby club.  

Interested groups should nominate themselves via this online form before midnight on Sunday 8 March. The lucky winners will be chosen by ballot and advised by Wednesday 11 March. We are happy for units to submit a combined nomination to make up the group of 12 young members.