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SENIOR RUGBY
Saturday night’s senior awards and dinner dance, was a spectacular success. A sold out event saw players, coaches and management (And a few dads!!), from G’s, Colts, Womens and Mens squads, gather to celebrate the season and see who would lift the coveted awards for the 2025/26 campaign!

Canapes accompanied the Colts awards, before a delightful dinner preceeded the senior award ceremony. Darts and dancing followed as our rugby family relaxed together well into the night.

A short snapshot of the evenings’ award highlights were:
COLTS
Back of the season - Louis Duvall
Forward of the season - Harry Thompson
Coaches Player of the season - Tom McMahon
Players Player of the season - Will Longstaff
Matt Ratana Award for Breakthrough Colt - Ben Marelli

2XV
Most Improved Player of the season - Idris Lawal
Coaches Player of the season - Greg Brack
Players Player of the season - Harrison Berry

WOMEN
Young Player of the season - Sophie Day
Most Improved Player of the season - Sophie Hendren
Coaches Player of the season - Izzie Ellwood
Players Player of the season - Millie Wilson

1XV
Most Improved Player of the season - Luke Maker
Coaches Player of the season - Ben Tottman
Players Player of the season - Jake Radcliffe & Guy Collins

Click here for all the pics of our award winners and the evening: Awards pics

Huge thanks to all our coaches and managers for making it all possible, but especially Dan Poulton who has tied everything together!

See you in July for pre- season!!!

U12 GIRLS
On Sunday 17th May, Amelia, Chloe and Isla from our U12 girls team went to Horsham RFC to experience a match day set up with the Sussex Women.

Together with a number of other U12 girls from teams across Sussex they got to watch the Sussex Women take on, and beat, Herts Women.

The girls got to meet the Sussex team followed with a Q&A, played some touch rugby and were flag bearers and mascots for the game.

The rain held and it was a fantastic afternoon to experience and watch county rugby.

GIRLS FRIDAY TOUCH
Girls' touch rugby is on fire! Incredible turnout, brilliant session, and the girls are loving every minute! Thank you to all who came again this week, and we hope to see you at next Friday’s session!!
Looking for a fun, friendly activity for you or your daughter? Our Girls Touch Rugby sessions have started!!
6pm -7pm, every Friday night!

A safe, supportive space for girls of all ages and abilities to build confidence, stay active, and make new friends. No experience needed, just come along and give it a try.

For sign up and more information email: events@egrfc.com

We hope to see you there!

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

200 CLUB
April 2026 Draw Results

Our 200 Club provides a vital part of fund raising for playing equipment for the membership with the added bonus of giving our members the chance to win cash prizes each month.

1st Prize Ticket No. 59 – I Forbes - £125
2nd Prize Ticket No. 68 – G Scourfield - £50
3rd Prize Ticket No. 84 – W Davies - £25

Could all winners please forward their banking details even if previously submitted to Stephanie.irwin@egrfc.com for payment directly into their bank account.

Reminder that should 3 month elapse from the draw date and details for payment have not been forwarded to the club, then the winning sums will revert to the club account.

For details in joining the ‘200 Club’ contact: 200 Club or colin.byron.uk@gmail.com

SHIRTS ON TOUR
Our Shirts on Tour competition is back again this summer. The best pic of a club member wearing their stash in an exotic or unusual location (usually making the rest of us feel very jealous) will win a drink at the bar. Just send your pics to m.marriott@btconnect.com and we will get them in the next Rugby Round Up

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: Lunch 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.

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!!