Sandbach RUFC To Host LooseHeadz World Record Attempt

Sandbach RUFC is proud to be hosting LooseHeadz’ latest ambitious world record attempt this July, as players take on an extraordinary challenge: more than 24 hours of continuous rugby sevens, all in support of mental health in rugby.

The event, 24/7s, will see two marathon matches, one men’s and one women’s, kick-off at 12pm on Friday 24 July and continue through the night until after 12pm on Saturday 25 July. The aim is to go beyond the current Guinness World Record of 24 hours and 30 minutes, while raising vital awareness and funds for LooseHeadz.

LooseHeadz’ mission is simple but powerful: to save lives by placing a Mental Health Champion at every rugby club in the world. Through this challenge, Sandbach RUFC is proud to play its part in supporting that mission and helping strengthen the rugby community on and off the field.

Sandbach RUFC’s relationship with LooseHeadz began in 2024 when they hosted the inaugural ‘Bradley Peace Memorial Cup’ between Sandbach Social XV and LooseHeadz RFC. The following summer, LooseHeadz returned for a thrilling double header, featuring both women’s and men’s matches alongside family-friendly celebrations off the pitch.

Both events were organised by Sandbach’s Mike Grapes in conjunction with LooseHeadz. Mike went on to be nominated for ‘The LooseHead of the Year’ in the LooseHeadz Community Awards 2025, which celebrated the unsung community heroes of rugby and the people who make the game and LooseHeadz so unique.

Players, officials, volunteers and supporters will come together for what promises to be an unforgettable 24 hours of rugby, community and fundraising. Each game will follow official sevens laws, with rolling substitutions allowing teams to keep the action going throughout the full challenge. The event will also feature some major names from the rugby world, with former England international and British & Irish Lion George Kruis and former England Rugby Sevens captain and World Sevens Player of the Year Ollie Phillips already confirmed to take part in the world record attempt. More names will be announced in the coming weeks.

Sandbach RUFC has long been proud of its community spirit and commitment to the wider game, and hosting 24/7s is another opportunity to bring people together for an incredible cause.

We’d love to see members, supporters and the wider rugby community come down to Sandbach in July, cheer on the teams and help support LooseHeadz in their mission to make mental health support accessible at every rugby club around the world.

For more information on LooseHeadz, visit looseheadz.co.uk/ and follow #TackleTheStigma.