4th March 2026
Chinnor RFC are delighted to announce that they will be hosting the England and France U18 Men's international at Kingsey Road on Saturday 14th March.
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The fixture, set to take place on Saturday 14th March (14:00 GMT kick-off), is the first home game in three years for head coach Jonathan Pendlebury’s side.
The U18 Men take on their French counterparts in preparation for the 2026 U18 Men’s Six Nations Festival next April, having attained three wins from three over Scotland, Spain and France in the 2025 tournament.
The last time England hosted France at U18 Men’s level in 2023, British & Irish Lions tourist Henry Pollock captained the side that also included current England Men’s A players Vilikesa Sela and Kepu Tuipulotu with France narrowly winning 29-24.
“We’re delighted to have this fixture to look forward to later on this season,” said Jonathan Pendlebury. “Giving these young players the chance to explore at a high level is an exciting prospect as well as a learning opportunity for them to grow as players in front of a large crowd. We want to progress their development and put areas that we have been focusing on show for our home support.
“Our recent meetings with France away from home, as well as in Dublin and Stellenbosch, have been thrilling and challenging. We welcome Eric Lachaize’s team in a fixture that will best prepare both unions for another Six Nations campaign.”
Nick Stainton, Chairman of Chinnor RFC, said: “Chinnor RFC are delighted to host the England and France U18 Men’s teams. This is an honour and I’m sure rugby fans of all ages across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties will grab the opportunity to see the future national stars in action at a Kingsey Road on the 14th March.”
Please note: This is outside of the Chinnor Champ Rugby pre-season and league fixture schedule included in the 2025/26 Season Tickets.
