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SENIOR RUGBY
After a really encouraging pre season, our senior men play their first competitive match on the 20th September as they travel to Chipstead with a strong squad in the RFU Community Cup first round. While on the 27th, our 2’s go South to take on Worthing 3’s in the Sussex Plate.

Our 1XV face the journey to Seaford in their first league game on the 4th October, while our 2’s will host Horsham 3’s.

Our Ladies look to carry on where they left off on Sunday 21st September as they welcome Guernsey in the league! What a fantastic game to kick start the season at Saint Hill!! Get it in your diaries and let’s pack the touch lines!!

STEVE CAIRNS CLUBHOUSE
We are so excited to announce the new Steve Cairns Clubhouse is now open!! East Grinstead town mayor, John Belsey, assisted by EGRFC Chairman, Bob Marsh, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. If you haven’t been in and checked it out, please do. This is a fabulous new space for you as a club member to enjoy.

Let’s fill it with rugby joy and create new memories.

RACE NIGHT
Join us on the 27th September for our first club social of the season and what a cracker it will be. £10 gets you involved and includes buffet and your first drink. Come and get settled for 7pm with the first race scheduled for 8! Remember to bring a pocket full of pound coins to make your bets!!

See you there!!

OTHER SOCIAL DATES FOR THE DIARY
17th October - Curry & Quiz Night

1st November - Halloween childrens party 4.30 - 6pm

1st November - Halloween fancy dress "Dead celebrities" & Disco 7pm onwards

14 & 15th November Christmas Fayre (14th, 5pm - 7.30 15th, 9am - midday)

20th December - Adults Christmas Party

21st December - Childrens Christmas Party

PHYSIO WANTED
Calling all Physio’s! We need you.
Please click here for all the info: Physio wanted

200 CLUB
Our 200 Club provides a vital part of raising funds for playing equipment for the club, with the added bonus of giving our members the chance to win cash prizes each month!!

Why not celebrate the start of the new season with a membership or even another membership to the 200 Club?
Click here for all the details: 200 Club

AUGUST 2025 Draw Results
1st Prize, Ticket No.04 - Andy Kaye - £125
2nd Prize, Ticket No.45 - Milly O’Ryan-Bristow - £50
3rd Prize, Ticket No.61 - Julie Blackwell - £25

Well done to all our winners!

Could all winners please send their banking details, if not previously sent, to Stephanie.irwin@egrfc.com for payment directly into their bank account.

Reminder that should three months elapse from draw date and details for payment have not been forwarded to the club, then the winning sum will revert to the club account.

RED ROSES
Join us on Sunday as the Red Roses take on Scotland in the WWC quarter final. Kick off is at 4pm, but we are open from 2.30 in the new Steve Cairns Clubhouse. Enjoy our new beers, hot dogs and pork pies as you watch the England ladies do their thing!

OTHER NEWS
If you have any news about any aspect of our rugby family here at East Grinstead, get involved and email m.marriott@btconnect.com. See you next week!!