Bristol Bisons RFC, Cleve RFC, The Hayfields, Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9EN
Email Us: info@bisonsrfc.co.uk

Summer Stampede

Tournament

Sunday sees coach-selected teams battle it out for the Stampede Cup across several tournament games - The perfect opportunity to test your new skills.

Bringing it all together

Tournament Day

Tournament day is where theory turns into practice, giving you the perfect space to put everything you learned during clinic day directly onto the pitch. Guided by supportive coaches, stepping into match play allows you to test new techniques, adapt your game in real time, and build lasting confidence in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Inclusive Tournament

Mixed Teams

Designed around inclusion, high energy, and genuine camaraderie, our Barbarian-style tournament is all about player growth and connection. Guided by supportive coaches, teams are thoughtfully mixed to balance experience levels, build confidence, and give you the unique chance to play alongside new faces, and even match up against your own clubmates.

Womens Rugby

Exhibition Match

Our 2026 tournament day featured a special exhibition match between the Maa Maas (Mums Who Play Rugby) and the Bristol Stampeders, a team made up of local women’s players. The match provided a wonderful platform to highlight the women's game and we look forward to introducing similar showcases at future Summer Stampedes.

Typical Sunday Timeline

Tournament Day Example

Day Start
08:30 - 09:00
Yoga Warm Up
Light mobility & recovery session
09:15 - 09:55
Changing & Tactics
Players to get changed, coaches, captains and teams discuss tactics
09:55 - 10:20
Dynamic Warm Up
Speed activation, agility and rugby-specific movement preparation
10:20 - 10:50
Team Run-Throughs
Teams work with their coach to practice their attacking shapes, defensive structures, communication and organisation.
10:50 - 11:00
Tournament Briefing
Explanation of match length, rolling substitutions, scoring system and finals format.
11:05 - 13:15
Pool Matches
Teams play a round robin against each other. Match length will vary based on the number of teams in a given year, but will be shorter than full length games.
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch
Player recovery and refuel. Lunch is provided.
14:00 - 15:10
Exhibition Match
We like to arrange exhibition matches to fill this slot where we can. For example, 2026 featured the 'Mums Who Play Rugby' team vs. local women players.
15:20
Third Place Play Off
15:55
Final
16:25 - 16:45
Cool Down & Photos
16:50 - 17:15
Awards Ceremony
Day End