Border Shield 2025

Malvern College vs Hereford Cathedral School
📅 Monday 8th December 2025
⏱️ Kick-off: 7pm
📍 Sixways Stadium, Worcester

We’re delighted to announce the return of the Border Shield to Sixways Stadium on Monday 8th December 2025, with a brand-new cross-county rivalry.

This year brings a new opponent and a new border to contest as Malvern College face Hereford Cathedral School in the ultimate Worcestershire vs Herefordshire showdown. With last year’s match attracting a brilliant crowd at Sixways, 2025 is set to be another unmissable evening of competitive school rugby on a professional stage.

🎟️ Tickets

• Adults: £11

• Juniors (U18): £7

• On-site car parking is FREE for all spectators

Supporters from both schools will be seated in the Cecil Duckworth Stand.
Non-allocated seating: arrive early for the best seats.

Border Shield Late Lunch With Special Guests

Enhance your matchday with an exclusive late lunch experience ahead of kick-off, featuring rugby legends:

• Anthony Watson (Ex-England, Leicester Tigers, Bath Rugby & British & Irish Lions)

• Chris Pennell (Ex-England & Worcester Warriors)

• Rob Cook (Ex-Gloucester Rugby & Cornish Pirates)

Event Details

📅 From 3pm
🍽️ Two-course lunch + cheese & biscuits
🎟️ Includes match ticket
🎁 Raffle & auction

Price: £55 per person (includes entry to the Border Shield match)

How to Book

To book your place for the late lunch, please contact:
📧 nick.tisdale@malverncollege.org.uk
(Please include any dietary requirements.)

Bring your family, friends, alumni and supporters for an exciting evening celebrating school rugby at its best.

👉 Book your tickets now for Border Shield 2025. We look forward to seeing you at Sixways!