About Cotham Park

We have an excellent location near to Clifton (5 minutes from the Suspension Bridge) and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We currently run two men's teams, with the 1st XV playing in Counties 3 Gloucestershire South (RFU level 9) while the 2nd XV play more social friendly matches about once a month. Seniors training takes place at the club from 6:45pm on Tuesday evenings, while matches are on Saturday afternoons.

History

Cotham Park was originally formed in 1901 from the amalgamation of Bristol East and Redland Park rugby clubs. Over the years has played at a number of grounds across central and north Bristol, before settling at our current home in Failand in the 1980s.

During its history, Cotham Park has had its share of famous, and infamous, individuals. Two worthy of mention are a combination from the 1920s - Len Corbett and Reg Quick. Len was one of the finest centres to ever play for England, earning 16 caps and even captaining his country. Legend has it that Len was the first rugby player to ever sell a dummy. The aptly named Reg Quick was a speedy winger who represented both Bristol and Gloucester, playing for Bristol 260 times and captaining the side between 1922 and 1924. Reg maintained his ties with Cotham Park, and later went on to become president of the club.