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Everything You Need to Know: Richmond vs Bedford Blues

Everything You Need to Know: Richmond vs Bedford Blues

Josh Carpenter16 Apr - 14:26

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of your matchday.

How to Find Us
Richmond Athletic Ground is located in the heart of Richmond and is easily accessible via public transport, road, and walking routes.

Address:
Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SF

Travel Update: From 20th March 2026, the A316 outside the ground will change from 40mph to 30mph between St Margaret’s Roundabout and Richmond Circus.

Public Transport - (No disruptions planned)
• London Underground: District Line
• Overground: Connections to North & East London
• National Rail: Regular services to London Waterloo, Clapham Junction & Reading
• Bus Routes: 419, 490, 110, 190, 65 (all stop nearby)

Parking
• 300 on-site parking spaces available
• Members: Free parking (vehicle must be registered in advance)
• Matchday parking: £5 via JustPark (from 10:30am) Website: www.justpark.com / Location ID: 194354


Matchday Weather
It’s set to be a mild spring afternoon, with sunny intervals.

Key Timings
  • 11:30 - Vikings vs Barnes semi-final
  • 12:00 – Hospitality open
  • 13:00– Hospitality guests seated (Murray Judd Room)
  • 13:00 - Main Pitch access
  • 13:00 - Richmond U13 vs Alton and Seven Oaks
  • 13:30 - Game Zone opens
  • 14:00 - London Broncos Reserves vs Warrington Wolves – Pitch 2
  • 15:00 - Kick-off
  • Half-time (~15:40) – Murray Judd Bar opens to all supporters
  • 16:35 - Full-time
  • Post-match - Murray Judd Bar open until late


How to Use Your Ticket
Please have your ticket ready at the gate. You can present your QR code via:
• Order confirmation email
• PDF ticket
• TicketCo Wallet app

Downloading Your Ticket
• Open your ticket link
• Select “Save to wallet”
• Download to your phone’s wallet/passbook app

Student & Member Tickets
If you’ve purchased a student or member ticket, please bring a valid ID or your membership card.


Food & Drink
Bars (11:00 – late)
• Club Room Bar – open from 11:00am
• Murray Judd Bar – open to all from half-time

Nyetimber Sparkling Wine is available at both bars, including Classic Cuvée Multi-Vintage, Rosé Multi-Vintage and Blanc de Blancs 2017.

Richmond Rugby has teamed up with Blackeye Gin (Founders are England legends James Haskell and Mike Tindall, and rugby presenter Alex Payne) to produce 50 co-branded bottles of their award-winning gin! Pre-order a bottle when purchasing tickets, or pick one up at one of our bars on matchday. There will be pre-match sampling available in the club room, and 5 lucky contestants will battle it out for a chance to win a year's supply of Blackeye Gin and a Richmond rugby season ticket in the half time kicking challenge!

Join us after the final whistle alongside our players and coaches. We will showing the Bath vs Harlequins - 5:30pm

Food (from 12:00)
• BBQ – locally sourced burgers, hot dogs & bacon rolls
• Pizza van


Game Zone
Open from 13:30 featuring:
• Inflatable passing game
• Inflatable dartboard
• Football goals
• Pizza van

If you have a child below the age of 16 who would like to take part in the Guard of Honour, please meet our Guard of Honour flag bearer at the tunnel 15 minutes before kick-off!

Collect an autograph sheet at the game zone to get autographs from all the players post match!


Other Fixtures at the RAG -
• Richmond Vikings vs Barnes (KO 11:30am)
• Richmond U13 vs Alton and 7 Oaks (KO 1:00pm)
• London Broncos vs Warrington Wolves (KO 2:00pm - Rugby League)

Merchandise
Get matchday-ready with Richmond Rugby merchandise. Take a look at our online range HERE
Woolly and bucket hats are available to purchase at the bar - Let a member of staff know!

Further reading