In what is one of the biggest years in English rugby, NatWest are giving you the chance to prove how much pride you have for your local club. Perhaps you’re proud of how your club has managed to keep going for so many years or maybe you’re just proud of everyone that turns up week in and week out to play? If you have never had the opportunity to show how proud you are, now is your chance.

To celebrate the third year of NatWest RugbyForce in England, we will again be running the Pride of the Nation – a nationwide competition to identify and reward those grassroots rugby clubs with the biggest support in their local community.

Over the coming weeks we’re on the search to find the best supported clubs in each of the four official RFU regions throughout England – Pride of the North, Pride of the Midlands, Pride of London & South East, Pride of the South West.

How it works

The time has come to finally settle the score and battle it out against local rivals to decide once and for all who is the number one rugby club in your region. The top club from each of the four regions that accumulates the greatest support will win the prestigious title of “Pride of” their region. Each of the clubs will then have to explain in 200 words why they deserve to win the ultimate title – “Pride of the Nation”.

Winners from each of the regions will be rewarded with a “NatWest RugbyForce Pride of…” plaque to sit proudly in their clubhouse, as well as £500 to put towards their NatWest RugbyForce weekend project. In addition to these amazing prizes, the overall Pride of the Nation winner will win a visit from an England international over the NatWest RugbyForce weekend and a brand new pitch kit for their club.

Any club in England can enter – to play your part simply vote for your club here then invite your local community, from the players to the postman, to show their support by submitting their votes for your club online by 12pm on 5 June 2015. Terms and conditions apply.

Once you’ve voted, follow your club’s progress by visiting the NatWest Rugby Facebook page. Simply “Like” the page to receive regular updates straight to your news feed including which clubs are getting the most votes per region plus other helpful tips and advice for your NatWest RugbyForce weekend. Also don’t be afraid to ask any questions and a member of the NatWest RugbyForce team will get back to you as soon as possible. Visit www.facebook.com/natwestrugby.