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SENIOR RUGBY
What a season it’s been!
Here are your 25/26 1XV season stats.

Top try scorer: Jake Radcliffe with 16
Top points scorer: Noah Roberts with 145
Most team appearances (1-15):
Guy Collins, Ben Tottman, Josh Brimecombe, Sam Lindsay-McCall, John Peaty, Or Shay, Rory Evans, Aaron Boczek, Mark Lewis, Noah Roberts,Jack Andrews, Jake Radcliffe, Ben Marelli, Will Roberts, Ali Moffatt.

Our senior awards night on the 16th May will honour all these and many more. See next week for all the award winners and pics of a great evening to close our season.

U10’s TOUR
Our U10’s finished their season with an epic weekend in the West Sussex Tour, massive well done to them!!

As you can see, much fun was had by all (Including Chris Robshaw)!

HALF TERM RUGBY CAMP
May Half-Term Rugby Camp is here!
Join us at East Grinstead Rugby Football Club from 26th–28th May 2026 for 3 action-packed days of rugby, games, skills and fun for boys & girls aged 5–11.

Reception – Year 6
All abilities welcome
Led by coaches Dan & Ryland
Fun, safe and energetic environment
The Gearon Pavilion, Saint Hill Rd, East Grinstead - 9:30am – 3:30pm
£40 per day | £105 for all 3 days

Spaces will fill fast. Click here for your ticket: Camp tickets

SPONSORSHIP
We are looking for sponsors for our Womens and 2XV 2026/27 playing shirts for the coming season. If you or your company would consider partnering with us and enjoy having your logo and all the other sponsorship benefits we can tailor to suit you, please email us at: sponsors@egrfc.com

WHÀNAU CUP
Whànau Cup Double Header!
Come along on the 30th May and support the teams, and enjoy a great day of rugby in tribute to Matt Ratana

Vixens vs MPRFC Women’s XV
12:00 kick off

Marauders vs MPRFC Men’s XV
14:30 kick off

Free Entry and Free Parking

Why not join us for a pre match lunch? We will be sitting down at 12.30 for a culinary feast before a feast on the pitch. To book your seat, click here: Cup tickets

COMING UP DURING THE SUMMER

FUN RUGBY
Friday’s 6pm
BBQ & drinks, Touch rugby for all, Community vibe!

Fun Rugby is simple - Touch rugby for everyone, aimed at families.
A great way to keep fit, learn the game, or just have a run about.
No tackling. Just rugby and fun.
Play alongside your kids. Whole families welcome. Plus a dedicated girls session.

For more info, email us at: egrfctouch@gmail.com

CAR BOOT AT THE CLUB
Anyone who has visited Ardingly Car Boot Sale at the showground, knows what a big event this is. We are excited to announce that it will be held at the club on Sunday’s during this summer. The bar will be open, so come down, grab a few bargains, a drink and enjoy the sunshine.

To book a pitch, contact Michael Cummings on 07563 822862.

SENIOR & COLTS AWARDS NIGHT
We are sold out for our senior awards night on the 16th May. Good food, wine, awards and a party! What could finish the season better? All the news and pics next week!

WHÀNAU CUP
The Ratana Marauders and Vixens represent the Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation and play charity matches around the country, this will be the first time both Ratana teams will play at Saint Hill.

Former Leicester Tigers Coach, Dean Richards, will be the DOR for this event, so come down on the 30th May at midday to enjoy this great afternoon of rugby to remember Matt.

AGM
Get Friday 17th July in your diary.
We will meet at 7pm to vote in our officials and celebrate another season at our fantastic club.

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!!