Bristol Harlequins RFC

It’s a festive rugby Saturday at Bristol Harlequins RFC as both senior sides take to the field for their final fixtures of 2025. With a home match under the Valhalla lights for the IIs and a tough away trip for the 1st XV, there’s plenty for Quins supporters to look forward to before Christmas.

🏠 Bristol Harlequins II vs Chipping Sodbury II

📍 Valhalla, Broomhill Road, BS4 5RG
🕑 Kick-off: 14:00
📅 Saturday 20th December 2025

The Quins IIs round off their year at home as they welcome Chipping Sodbury II to Valhalla in a Festive Friendly.

Originally scheduled to face Whitehall II, Quins were awarded a walkover victory earlier in the week after Whitehall withdrew from the fixture. Credit goes to both clubs for working quickly to arrange this friendly clash, ensuring the squad still gets valuable game time and supporters still get their rugby fix.

After a season full of development and resilience, the squad will be keen to finish 2025 on a high in front of the home crowd.

🔵⚫️⚪️ Matchday Squad

The side features a strong blend of experience and emerging talent, with Paul Martin captaining the team from the pack. There’s a welcome return for Dylan Pearce, while the backline includes exciting options such as Keanu Pidgeon and Seb Cronin‑Temel.

Head Coach William Mbanga, supported by Assistant Coaches Shaun Young and Louis Jordan, will be looking for a committed performance built on physicality, discipline, and teamwork as the IIs close out the year at Valhalla.

🎄 Festive atmosphere guaranteed – wrap up warm and get down to Valhalla to support the lads!

🚌 Gordano II vs Bristol Harlequins 1st XV

📍 Caswell Lane, Portbury, BS20 7UF
🕝 Kick-off: 14:30
📅 Saturday 20th December 2025

The 1st XV travel to Gordano II for their final outing of 2025, looking to build momentum and finish the year strongly on the road.

🔵⚫️⚪️ Line-up News

Gary Britt leads the side as captain from loosehead, with a settled forward pack providing a solid platform. The back row of Louis Meacham, Aiden Pamplin, and Luke Joseph offers energy and breakdown presence, while the half‑back pairing of George Beresford and David Priddy will look to control territory and tempo.

Out wide, pace and finishing power come from Lee Pearn and Jack Soper, with Ed Wander and Ryan Morgan adding balance in midfield.

💥 Impact Players

The bench includes potential game‑changers Leo Barton‑Bennet and Kelvin Hawkes, who could play a key role in the closing stages of the contest.

Once again, the squad is guided by Head Coach William Mbanga, with Assistants Shaun Young and Louis Jordan, as Quins aim to finish 2025 with a strong, disciplined away performance.

🔵⚫️⚪️ Get Involved

Whether you’re backing the IIs at Valhalla or following the 1st XV on the road at Gordano, your support makes a difference. Let’s finish 2025 the Quins way – together, committed, and proud in blue, black, and white.

Up the Quins!