Breaking News: Netflix Greenlights First-Ever, All-Access Wales Rugby Fans Documentary Set to Premiere September 14th
In a landmark announcement for Welsh rugby and sports fans worldwide, Netflix has confirmed the release of its first-ever all-access documentary spotlighting the passion, pride, and unwavering spirit of Wales Rugby Fans. Titled “For the Love of Red: The Wales Rugby Faithful,” the highly anticipated series will premiere globally on September 14th.
This documentary marks a powerful tribute to the people who breathe life into the game the sea of red that transforms stadiums into fortresses, the communities that rally around every fixture, and the voices that never stop singing, win or lose. It’s a story of identity, unity, and belonging and it’s told through the eyes of the fans.
Netflix’s cameras journey deep into the heart of Wales, capturing the raw emotion of matchdays, the legendary match build-ups in small towns and big cities, and the unforgettable stories passed down from generation to generation. From the cobbled streets of Swansea to the buzzing pubs of Cardiff, this series is a love letter to a nation and its game.
“What makes this documentary different is that it’s not just about the rugby it’s about the people. The dads, the mums, the kids, the lifelong friends who haven’t missed a game in twenty years,” said director Ellie Vaughan. “It’s about what rugby means in Wales how it shapes identity, brings people together, and creates lifelong memories.”
The six-part series follows several real-life fans over a full international season, exploring the sacrifices, traditions, and emotional rollercoasters of supporting Wales through thick and thin. Whether it’s watching from the stands at the Principality Stadium, huddled around a TV in a small mountain village, or singing proudly at Twickenham in enemy territory the passion is the same.
The documentary also features exclusive insights from Welsh rugby legends, including emotional reflections from Alun Wyn Jones, George North, and Leigh Halfpenny, as they open up about the role the fans play in pushing them beyond their limits.
One fan, 73-year-old Bryn Davies from Merthyr Tydfil, says in the trailer:
“We carry the team on our shoulders and when they fall, we fall with them. But we never stop believing.”
For the Love of Red premieres September 14th on Netflix. For every tear shed, every anthem sung, and every proud heartbeat behind that red jersey this one’s
for you, Wales.