Match forMental Health

LooseHeadzvTough Enough to Care
DateThu 30 Oct Kick-off19:30 VenueArms Park
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Cardiff Arms Park · 30 October 2026

Why we play

The fixture aims to use the power of rugby to raise awareness of mental health, challenge stigma and encourage open conversations, while highlighting the support available to those who may be struggling.

18:30Gates open
19:30Kick-off
48–26LooseHeadz won last year
Who you're supporting

The two charities

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@match4mentalhealth

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Thursday 30 October

On the night

  1. Gates openBars open from gates
  2. One-minute round of applauseFor everyone we're playing for
  3. Kick-offLooseHeadz v Tough Enough to Care
  4. Half-time: kids' touch rugbyAbergavenny RFC and Crickhowell RFC
  5. Final whistleFinal words, then the trophy and Player of the Match

The full digital programme, with team sheets and Player of the Match voting, goes live on matchday.

Last year

Where it started

Award presentation on the pitch, with both squads clapping behind Last year's winners with the barrel-lid trophy A Tough Enough to Care player carrying into a LooseHeadz tackler A LooseHeadz player running with the ball under the floodlights Josh Navidi laughing with players at pitchside

Swipe for more. LooseHeadz 48, Tough Enough to Care 26.

Need to talk to someone now? Samaritans, free any time: 116 123 Shout, text SHOUT to 85258 CALL Mental Health Listening Line (Wales): 0800 132 737
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