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www.surreyrugby.com ISSUE 70 | SUMMER 2014

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IN THIS ISSUE... • EmergingEmerging 6th6th Form LeaguesLeagues • Rugby Retain County ChampionshipChampionship ShieldShield • Farewell to the AvenueAvenue • Dorking RFC Promotion & Cup Double Surrey Rugby Referees Group win a RFU Presidents Award plusplh muchch more...more..o e 2 A Message from the President Keith Heal

have not known a year pass so quickly or President and Ian Ritchie the CEO join be so enjoyable. It has been a great many rugby enthusiasts. I honour and privilege to represent the County during the 2013/14 season. In the Finally I must thank Stef and Ellie for their last twelve months I have seen over 40 work and the Committee for putting their matches, travelled many miles and seen trust in me to do the job. On the 16th July parts of Surrey I did not know existed. I will hand over the baton to John Reywood and wish him all the best for next season. In February I watched the Under 20’s SURREY RUGBY progress to the final, then had the satisfaction of seeing them winning the final in Coventry against a strong Durham XV. This was followed by the Schools Final IMPORTANTIMPORTANT NOTICENOTICE at Twickenham only to see GRAVENEY SCHOOL lose by two points. Next was a AnythingAnythingything Interesting?Interestnterestining? visit to Pullborough to see the Under 15,s and Level 9 Seniors play. Please send copy to Gary Ashburn A full days rugby at Esher for the Surrey 90 Gravel Hill, Croydon, Surrey Finals in glorious weather, was very enter- CR0 5BE taining as the standard of rugby in each tel: 0208 406 3457 game was so high. e: [email protected] A home game by the County XV against SURREY RUGBY in the County Championship Editor: Gary Ashburn Shield saw the County have a good win to Contributors: Malcolm Caird, go on and play Oxford in the semi finals HASHAS MOVEDMOVED to:to: Hugh Godwyn, Lee Crabb, John where a win saw them proceed to Douglas, Keith Heal, Roger Twickenham for the Final. I was disap- pointed that I was not present to see them Underwood, Peter Vernon, Jack Surrey Rugby beat Leicestershire 39 – 16 to be Champions Smale plus several others... for the third successive year. Riverbridge House Being present at Irish for their final Guildford Road matches at the Avenue before they move to IfIf yyouou wouldwouldould likelilike toto bebe their new ground was a memorable Leatherhead occasion. iinvolvednvvololveedd wwithitith SSurrey'surrurreyey's Surrey KT22 9AD marketingmarketing & communicationcommunication Equally memorable was the Annual Dinner Tel: 01372 365770 and Awards Evening. It was made extra tthenhenhen ppleaselease ccontact:ontact: special having Bob Reeves the RFU [email protected]

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Chairman’sNigel Heslop Jottings

ear all Clubs Conference 140 people from 35 clubs, RFU staff and D Surrey Rugby attended the conference and talked about rugby in Surrey for 5 hours. Congratulations to Club Surrey for winning There were 18 sessions, some feistier than the RFU County Shield for the third time others. The conference was a success, and running at the end of last season. This is will be repeated in two or three years when an outstanding effort by all involved in there is a sufficient agenda. Club Surrey. Well worth a look It has been decided to investigate moving To prepare for the new season there are two up to the lower tier of the Bill Beaumont very short videos that all rugby people cup as an alternative to remaining in the should watch as a reminder of how sport Shield competition. This will involve should be conducted, and very relevant to players from clubs in National 1 and the Core Values we hold dear. So please go National 2s, as well as those involved at and look at these:- the moment. • My Magic Sports kit But now a new season beckons with senior www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2uH9Dle8mQ players well into pre-season training and friendly matches planned for mid August • My parents are ugly (from NZ rugby people) onwards. And of course Engand’s womens Fred Batchelor, Terry Long and Keith Heal. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T41V_LMjpIc team, with several local players in the side, are contesting the Women’s Rugby World There are new members on the Next Cup at 's national rugby centre in Management committee and new Good luck on the field to all our clubs in Marcoussis. (Our best wishes go with them, committees. A Mini Rugby Committee this new season. as the outcome is not known yet.) chaired by Ryan Reino and Junior Rugby It seems no time at all since the Surrey Committee chaired by Sean Wickes, both However good planning, preparation, and a at Esher, and touch rugby looking after competitions and governance lot of hard work is needed by all involved to games continue weekly. Our game has issues in their sections. prepare our clubs for the huge leap in become a fifty week a year affair, and clubs interest that will come with RWC2015. As need to recruit volunteers and members to Also welcome those new to posts - John soon as tickets go on sale to the public in cope with this extra demand on our Raywood our new President, John Pownall the early part of the season, expectations resources. the new Club Development chair, and to will ramp up. Our clubs need to be ready to Leonard Johnson as Deputy Treasurer. ride this wave of interest to their advantage. AGM In addition Paul Herrington is now on the In 2003 we didn’t take full advantage of Thanks to those who attended. Club Development committee as Surrey the success in winning the World Cup, Thank you for past contributions to those Rugby Facilities Officer, and any facilities when we win the Cup in October 2015, departing from positions – Ian Thirlwall, John enquiries should be addressed to him, via let’s be ready Silwood, Steve Tomlinson, Derek Mugford, the Office.

Haslemere RFC proudly receive their Accreditation Award from Surrey Rugby’s Chairman, Nigel Heslop 5

37th37th AnnualAnnual ChipsteadChipstead RugbyRugby CClublub GGolfolf DDayay Phil Gibson

here were 75 Golfers for this years Smith, who consumed their bottle of port usual selection of valid and spurious fines event, the biggest turnout ever for without waiting for the cheese! managed by Richard Shreeve who extracted T Chipstead RFC at Chipstead Golf Club. cash from his victims in his own inimitable The visitors trophy was won by Chris Kennedy way – all money to the Wooden Spoon and The Chipstead ‘Shut’ as it is generally with 42 points from his 16 handicap, with £1320 was collected on the night. known, is a traditional close season Social Colin Jones as runner up narrowly beating event for the Rugby Club and has more Mark Freeman into 3rd place. Chipstead Rugby Club have supported the recently become a Fundraiser for the Spoon in a big way this year entering 4 Wooden Spoon following the support of Rugby Club Members who play for the John teams into the Lakeland Challenge of John Inverdale at the event in 2009. Band Trophy were Kingswood Member Paul canoeing Lake Windermere, Cycling up Gilbert who won with 38 points from his 13 high gradient Lakeland Hills and the A full handicap Stableford competition handicap (now 11!), followed by Peter Hall running up and over Scafell pike with a with a huge range of handicaps and with 36 points and Ian Cole with 35 points. 12 hour time limit imposed!. All four abilities, it would be fair to say some teams succeeded and including our ‘occasional golfers’ participated which The Prestigious ‘Most Golf Played ‘award collection have raised £ 14, 800 this year added to the atmosphere, not to mention was won by Michael Mason with an for this worthy Rugby charity. the danger of the occasion. honourable 9 points, apparently assisted by over hydration at the half way house. Phil Gibson Various stories of ‘near misses’ were Then followed, heads and tails and the Rugby Club Golf Society Organiser recounted afterwards except from Surrey and Chipstead VP Alan Giddings who wasn’t so lucky, he had been hit ‘right at the very top on the inside of his leg’ by a scuffed 7 iron shot from his guest. With no physios available he was left to deal with that all by himself.

Chipstead Golf Club excelled in their hospitality, fully stocking the halfway house and providing us with an excellent 3 course dinner.

A minimum of speeches are the order of the evening and so directly onto the prizegiving, winners were:-

Andrew Morris – Longest Drive , Paul Gilbert – Nearest the Pin, Jamie Stainer – Nearest the Pin in 2 ( Par4) and the team prize was won by Steve Murphy, Stuart McGeekie, Campbell Kilpatrick and Mike

Kamikaze team prize, presented by Phil Gibson. Mike Smith, Campbell Kilpatrick, Steve Murphy & Stuart McGeekie 6

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enny's involvement in rugby has adult teams in leagues, and a vet's team. spanned four decades and two During Penny's tenure the club has P countries. In the 1980s Penny's achieved Sport CharterMark, been rugby development started in Canada, elected as Community Development Club where she managed and founded two of the Year for last three years by Surrey women's rugby teams and introduced the RFU, won several RFU President's Awards, sport to girls in a number of schools across obtained grants and funding, new flood- Ontario. Her work saw her appointed onto lights, new weights gym and a formal the Ontario RFU Board and she later signed relationship with Roehampton received a Life Membership from Toronto University. Penny has trained as a coach Saracens. and encouraged the development of others, and has recently helped two individuals This proceeded Penny's return to England become World Cup Ambassadors. This work in the 1990s, when she was approached by has recently be recognised, with Penny Old Emanuel Rugby Club whom she helped being presented with the 2014 Eileen Grey achieve RFU Accreditation. She started Award for inspiring others in sport by 'Minis' sessions at the club, and soon was Kingston Council. asked to become the Club Chairman. Seven years on following successive re-elections, Penny has been nominated not simply for the club has 450 Minis and Juniors, a the work she has achieved, but for "empow- thriving Touch Rugby section (with 70+ ering others" as a shining female regular participants), girls teams, three light in a traditionally male dominated sport. 7

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ommonwealth Games England and this is a chance to put that right. Our today announced the Rugby Sevens preparations are building nicely, we will C team that will compete at the XX have some very challenging games but Commonwealth Games in Glasgow there is a lot of belief in this squad. (23 July – 3 August 2014). “The multisport element makes the The squad included eight players who will Commonwealth Games completely different make their Commonwealth Games debuts from our normal competitions. It will have while John Brake, , Tom Powell a great atmosphere and I think off the back and bring the experience of of the home Olympics there will be huge having competed in the 2010 Delhi support making it an extra special event to Games. Please note: 5 of the squad either be part of.” originate, or live in Surrey. Team England Chef de Mission Jan Eight players featured in the side that Paterson said: "I'd like to extend a very finished third at the Marriott London warm welcome to the Rugby Sevens squad Sevens, the final event of the HSBC Sevens and their selection means Team England is World Series in May, while Brake and Mike now complete. England Sevens Head Coach, and silver Ellery have recovered from injuries in time medallist at the 2006 Commonwealth to be selected. "The sevens is a hugely competitive sport Games in Melbourne, said: within the Commonwealth Games family and “The squad selected has a very good IRB Sevens Player of the Year nominee and I know this team can do England proud." balance of speed, playmaking ability, last season’s highest point scorer, Tom physicality and the all-important X-factor. Mitchell continues as captain, having taken on the role in January. “With players returning from long-term injuries the competition for places has Charlie Hayter who recently signed for been particularly strong. This has raised England Sevens from Wasps, and London the performances in training and the Scottish captain Mark Bright, earn their attitude throughout the team has been places after impressing in the first two excellent. We will be looking to bring the rounds of the FIRA-AER European Grand experiences and progress made throughout Prix Series. the Sevens World Series to Glasgow.”

England captain Tom Mitchell said: “Being part of the bigger team that is Team “Glasgow 2014 has been on the horizon for England at the Commonwealth Games, is a a long time and we’ve been working hard unique experience in a very different towards this one goal for a while. It’s nice environment from the one the players are to know selection has now been made and used to on the world circuit. You feed off we can start to get that extra bit of focus as other sports’ successes, see other athletes the event draws near. there and the sheer scale of the village and the competition make it a wonderful “Our preparations since the end of the occasion.” World Series have been really well managed. Training has been very specific The team in full is as follows: and tailored to ensure we peak at the Commonwealths. We’ve also worked on a Name Lives From lot of on-field things, both tactically and Daniel Bibby London Wigan technically, that we needed to improve on John Brake Woking London from last season. Mark Bright Twickenham Nelson, NZ Philip Burgess Farnborough Frimley “The event will be a totally new experience Michael Ellery London Penrith for all the boys and that comes with its own Charles Hayter London Bath challenges, which we recognise and are Christian prepared for. It is a huge opportunity to Lewis-Pratt London London mix with other sports and it will be great to Tom Mitchell London Cuckfields see how other athletes operate and to learn Daniel Norton Bristol Gloucester from them.” Tom Powell Weybridge Rotherham James Rodwell Chertsey, SU Wendover Tom Powell, who will make his second Marcus Watson Walt.-on-Tha. Hillingdon appearance at a Commonwealth Games added: “I was over the moon being selected. Coming fourth in Delhi was tough, it is the worst position to finish in 48 EghamEgham HHollowegiansollowegians Eighth Annual Sevens Tournament

he Eighth Annual Egham Hollowegians’ After some glorious sunshine, interspersed Sadly though, a missed conversion proved to Sevens Tournament took place on with two brief, but heavy, periods of rain, the be the difference and the home side missed T Saturday 14th June, with competitive four teams to progress through to the out on the chance of winning any silverware. rugby returning to Kings Lane for the first semi-final of the Shield competition were Woking won the Plate competition last year, time since January, following the collapse of Worth Old Boys, the Assassins, Chobham and but there was to be no repeat, with a fresher the clubhouse roof. This year we were KCSOB. In the Plate Competition, Woking looking Battersea Ironsides side proving pleased to welcome teams from across faced home side Egham Hollowegians for the themselves to be a far superior outfit in the Surrey, including newcomers King’s College rights to play Battersea Ironsides As in the Final, winning 24-7. School Old Boys (KCSOBs), Chobham and final. Battersea Ironsides. The Bedford Shield final was contested The Assassins made light work of Worth Old between Assassins, a specialist sevens side With last year’s winners, Weybridge Vandals, Boys, winning 24-10 to secure their place in who have played in competitions all over the pulling out last minute, the stage was set for the Shield final. In the other semi-final, world (including the Dubai Invitational), and another team to etch their name in history KCSOBs and Chobham already had a pretty Chobham, whose First XV play in London and walk away with the competition’s good idea of what to expect of each other Division 1 South. With two such distin- top-prize, the Bedford Shield. In what is still having faced each other in the pool stages. guished teams facing off against each other, a relatively social event, it’s interesting to However the former were unable to avenge the game was always going to be competitive. note that no side has ever won this competi- their earlier defeat, with Chobham taking the However, the Assassins demonstrated the tion twice, showing just how unpredictable spoils 12-7. skill and flair necessary to see them named the game of sevens can be! as Champions, sealing a 19-12 win. After the In the Plate completion, local rivals Egham game, the winning captain, Christian Squire The group stages were a relatively tight affair, Hollowegians and Woking took place in the said “It’s been a great day and to pick up with the majority of games being separated Battle of . Despite leading 14-0 at some silverware is a huge bonus for us. We’ve by a single try or less; and in the case of the half time, Woking took their off the gas as played some good rugby, and Chobham are a game between Worth Old Boys and the OE Egham fought back with tries from Kerins good side to beat them is really pleasing.” Stags, a last-minute penalty drop-goal proved and Morley to put them back in content. to be the difference! 9

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ngland U20 21 20 Quotes from Billy Burns: "The South Africans ENGLAND Under 20 have successfully came at us hard and it could have gone E defended their IRB Junior World either way but we showed that character. Full Championship, beating South Africa 21-20 credit to the forwards to dig it out at the end at Eden Park, Auckland. for five or six minutes. It was an outstanding effort and we have worked hard all campaign Tries from Nathan Earle and Joel Conlon and to come out with a gold medal in the end looked to have put England on the way, but is a massive achievement. the Baby Boks rallied from 21-13 down to set up a thrilling finale. "It was one of our big strengths. We always believe in ourselves and no matter what In the end, a pair of penalties and a position we are in on the field we feel we conversion from Billy Burns – plus Aaron can find a way out of it. In the first half the Morris' superbly-struck penalty from inside set piece didn't go as planned and us his own half – proved just enough. backs weren't as sharp and to come out in the second half and show the character After a cagey opening, Pollard and Burns that we did and grind out that win was a because it was the first, this year it is exchanged penalties to make it three- real good achievement. special because of where we are and what apiece with 18 minutes on the clock. it means and how we have played, it's been "It was six minutes the forwards held onto phenomenal. I have massive respect for the South Africa had the opening score with the ball there in the end and all credit to South Africans they are a fantastic side half an hour played after a tap-and-go from them for the discipline the whole way. We and that is why it is such a massive England’s Henry Taylor was knocked-on by knew we couldn't give any penalties away achievement to beat them. They played Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi. The ball fell to because to be fair Handre Pollard was really good physical rugby and scored a Pollard, who chipped through for Jessie kicking outstanding and we knew that if we couple of good tries, especially the last Kriel to score. gave him opportunities he was going to one. You know it is a huge, huge battle take it so all credit goes to the forwards when you play South Africa." England never really got going in the first they really got us out of that one. 35 minutes but had some joy at the end of the half. First Morris sent a 55-metre "We won it last year but it was a different Points: Earle 1T, Conlon 1T; Burns 2P, 1C, penalty flying between the sticks before a squad so we had no title to our name so to Morris 1P smart break from freed up come out here to win it back-to-back in the space for Earle to dive over. It was the southern hemisphere was a massive England U20 started XV against South Saracens winger's sixth try of the tourna- achievement and one we will enjoy for sure." Africa ment. Quotes from Nick Walshe: "I thought we grew 15 Aaron Morris () Another Burns penalty just after half time through the game and got some composure. 14 Howard Packman () extended their narrow lead to 14-10 before Aaron banging the penalty over was a real 13 Nick Tompkins (Saracens) Pollard hit back to make it 14-13. With the boost and then sneaking in the corner just 12 Harry Sloan (Harlequins) game on a knife-edge, England got the before half time really gave us a shift of 11 Nathan Earle (Saracens) ultimately decisive second try – executing a momentum. In the second half we played 10 Billy Burns () rolling maul from a lineout to perfection, some really good rugby and we got chances 9 Henry Taylor (Loughborough University) with replacement Conlon eventually and to get to 21-13 up we just needed that touching down. one more score. We couldn't get the killer 1 Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi (Northampton blow and they just came straight back but I Saints) At 21-13 up, Burns saw a penalty sail to felt we were in control of the second half just 2 Tom Woolstencroft () the left of the posts, and England were before the last five or 10 minutes. 3 ( Carnegie) made to pay when Kriel went over for his 4 (Saracens, captain) second try after a scything South African "It is difficult to compare (between this 5 (Bath Rugby) attack. year and last year's JWC). Last year it was 6 (Gloucester Rugby) just as hard, we were 15-3 down at half 7 Gus Jones (London Wasps) The impressive Pollard sent a drop-goal time with 14 men for 10 minutes so again 8 James Chisholm (Harlequins) attempt just wide with five minutes to play, that was more of a really good come back. but England's staunch defence held firm Probably not as physical as this game but Replacements for their second consecutive JWC title. that was a very tough game to win. Tonight 16 Jack Walker (Leeds Carnegie) on for we grew into the game and I thought we Tom Woolstencroft 62 mins Quotes from Maro Itoje: "It doesn't feel real at took all their shots and then we started 17 Alex Lundberg (London Wasps) on for the moment. It feels pretty special. It's getting a few shots off and started getting Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi 70 mins something I dreamt of when I heard about the into our game. Any world cup final win is 18 Biyi Alo (Saracens) JWC and I am so happy to be able to lift it. tough and this is a magnificent effort and I 19 Hayden Thompson-Stringer (Saracens) am so unbelievably proud of the boys. 20 Joel Conlon () on for Gus "It is massive and It shows the club Jones 40 mins academies are doing their work, the RFU "It just is an incredible achievement and I 21 Callum Braley (Bristol Rugby) academy and their personal development is can't really explain it. It is just as special 22 Sam Olver (Northampton Saints) working, so long may it continue." as last year. Last year it was special 23 Henry Purdy (Leicester Rugby) 10

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URREY Rugby and Canterbury are criteria and if they do, they receive a Surrey celebrating after success in the 2014 Referees Group shirt, shorts and socks. Canterbury identified finance as a weak SRFU President’s Awards. spot and so established a finance If they do not satisfy the accreditation sub-committee to run the club professionally Surrey Rugby won the People Power criteria further training and support is with detailed profit and loss accounts and category and Canterbury took the Club made available until they reach the to establish budgets for the year. Management prize which were among standard required. seven awards presented by RFU President This year Canterbury have a full time Bob Reeves at a gala luncheon at Cluster Referee Managers were appointed bookkeeper funded by a sponsor which Twickenham last Sunday, before the clash whose purpose is to assist the CRefCs and keeps the club aware of successes and between an England XV and Barbarians. provide training evenings and support for shortfalls. all clubs within their clusters. Surrey’s award recognised their initiative in Canterbury have also generated club funds establishing the Surrey Referees Group last Surrey Referee Group officials are through organising a May Ball and increasing August to supply recruit and retain more appointed to officiate at under 13 to under sponsorship revenue with more than 100 active referees. 15 Surrey Youth League matches and the sponsors now contributing to the club. Group has also been utilised at the Surrey Surrey identified that when referees Mini Festivals in 2014 and have received Canterbury have also improved their complete their Entry Level Referee Award very positive feedback from clubs. facilities with the installation of new they either join a Referees’ Society, where floodlights and changing rooms and plans they receive training and development, or Canterbury’s award recognises a range of to develop an artificial pitch in partnership become a club referee where training was initiatives that have improved the manage- with a local school. more ad hoc. ment of the Kent club in recent years. Canterbury also part-fund the Canterbury The Surrey Referees Group was launched to Five years ago Canterbury decided to rewrite Elite Rugby Academy which is supported by give club referees an identity within the their structure to establish a succession plan the club’s Director of Rugby Nicky Little. Surrey Rugby community and to support for each of the volunteer jobs at the club. and provide training and development.

Surrey Rugby contacted all clubs with a mini and junior section and asked them to appoint a Club Referee Coordinator (CRefC) who is an experienced referee.

Smaller clubs who did not have sufficient numbers were linked with larger clubs to provide support. An accreditation process was designed consisting of a short checklist to ensure that the referee was safe, had a good understanding of and had sufficient knowledge of the laws.

The CRefCs are responsible for ensuring that their club referees satisfy the accreditation URGENTURGENT & IIMPORTANTMPORTANT PLEASE CIRCULATE CLUB WIDE t has come to our attention at Surrey publication and if viewed by potential Please ensure that changing rooms when Rugby that a publication has been victims or witnesses, could ruin the not occupied are locked and valuables kept Icirculating to Clubs in relation to the investigation. safe. following subject: I have spoken personally with the Detective in If you see anybody behaving suspiciously at Leroy John charge of the investigation and he is going to your Club then dial 999 immediately. get all relevant information sent to me. The word document, titled “WARNING” If you have any information that may be contains an image and text relating to Once I have received this, I will or course, helpful to the police, please call 101 or burglary offences taking place at cricket forward it on to all Surrey Clubs. contact me and I will pass it on to the and rugby clubs across London and Surrey. investigating officer. Essentially, at this time, Clubs need to be PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THIS DOCUMENT. aware that there is an individual targeting Thank you for your co-operation on this changing rooms of sports clubs and matter and if you have any queries, please It is NOT an official Metropolitan Police stealing property, including cars. do not hesitate to contact me. 11

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ngland Women’s Sevens Head Coach Programme and I’m confident she is ready has made two to take the next step up. Alex, of course E changes to the team that won the brings experience with her, having been out first leg for the FIRA/AER European Grand of action for some time through injury. This Prix for the second and final round in Brive tournament is very much about helping her in June. return to play and getting some game time under her belt. I think they are two new Middleton, whose side defeated Russia exciting additions to the squad 24-20 in the final in Moscow the previous weekend, handed Cardiff Quins’ Megan England Jones her first cap whilst Richmond’s Alexandra Matthews got her first start in an (Richmond) England shirt for a year Former Camberley Megan Jones (Cardiff Quins) youngster. Matthews joined sister Abigail Chamberlain (Richmond) C Francesca in the squad. Hannah Field (Richmond) Alexandra Matthews (Richmond) Richmond’s Abigail Chamberlain will once Sophie Lee (Darlington Mowden Park again captain England. Sharks) Francesca Matthews (Richmond) Middleton said: “Training has been going Sarah McKenna (Saracens) well and we have got a couple of new faces (Saracens) in the squad who have fitted in well. Emily Scott (Thurrock) Megan is someone we have been really Joanne Watmore (Richmond) impressed with in the Divisional Amy Wilson-Hardy (Bristol)

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rom joyriding golf buggies to offen- to generate maximal isometric lower-body The authors, led by Christo-pher Prentice, sive behaviour on aero-planes, rugby strength or complete a repeated sprint test” said the findings were relevant given F players' drinking binges have Professor John Brewer, a sports scientist at rugby's relationship with alcohol. “This frequently landed them in trouble and the University of Bedfordshire, said: sub-culture is evidenced by the reports of sometimes been blamed for a poor “Eleven pints is on the high end of exces- heavy binge drinking in both the scientific performance on the pitch. One study, sive. All the evidence would suggest that literature and often reported upon alcohol however, has come to the conclusion that physical and cognitive performance suffers related misdemeanours of high profile, elite drinking excessively — in some cases more with much lower alcohol concentrations.” players; the paper said. than 11 pints — did little to impair the The research, published in the Journal of sporting ability of players the following day. Science and Medicine in Sport, organised a The only athletic metric that appeared to series of physical assessments for the 19 be weaker the morning after a heavy players before and after a Saturday night, drinking session was jumping. as this was when the men undertook their “normal” alcohol consumption with Sprinting, lower-body strength and hydra- teammates and friends. tion were unaffected by the previous night's binge, the study of 19 club rugby players Ten of the players drank more than 11 in New Zealand found. pints on the night, seven drank between six and 11 pints and the remaining two drank All but second-row players, whose jumping fewer than six pints on the Sat-urday night. abilities are required in a lineout, may On average, the players had three hours' welcome the conclusions of the researchers sleep. from New Zealand's Massey University. The participants were tested on Thursday, Players’ spinting was unaffected even after Other scientists were sceptical of the Sunday and Monday morning on their a heavy drinking binge. interpretation that “heavy alcohol consump- jumping ability, lower-body force and DAVID ROGERS/GETTY IMAGES tion, sleep loss and whatever other physical shuttle runs of 40m, and only their be-haviour occurred during the night . . . jumping ability was found to be signifi- had no effect on the participants' abilities cantly below their baseline performance. 12 CountyCounty CChampionshiphampionship SShieldhield Surrey 47pts v pts

iddlesex arrived at Streatham- The visitors woes continued when Middlesex down for another Surrey try. While Hallett Croydon RFC to face Surrey, in a prop Jake Robey was injured and had to be added another magnificent touchline Mconfident mood having beaten a replaced by Jordan Files, just prior to half conversion. fancied Hampshire side 46 -35 the time. previous week. With both sides using there replacements The second half saw Surrey in determined Surrey lost Stuart Fee to a yellow card, but The game started with both sides measuring mood and gamely as Middlesex tried, the still kept the pressure up and prop Ben each other up, but it was 2013 County home side were always far more dangerous Knight grabbed the last try and Neil Hallett Champions Surrey who drew first blood, and decisive in attack. A quickly taken once again added the conversion to bring when fly half Neil Hallett of Wimbledon short penalty saw the home side catch his personal contribution to 22 points and RFC kicked a penalty goal after only three there visitors on the hop and Ryan Jeffery a crushing final score of 47-3 to Surrey. minutes play, to ease the home side ahead. scored a try, which again Hallett converted With Surrey’s pack establishing an early to increase the score to 19-3. Within Surrey: 15 – Matt Betty (East Grinstead) superiority, they then drove there visitors minutes, a wonderful solo effort brought a 14 – Harry Watts, 13- Will Bennett, 12 – backwards in a scrum forcing Middlesex to try for replacement scrum half Will Crow, Simon Love, 11- Henry Bennett (all concede another penalty, which again who sidestepped and jinked in untouched Dorking), 10 – Neil Hallett (Wimbledon), 9- Hallett converted, to increase Surrey’s lead from the half way line. Almost to be Nic Losardo (Effingham & Leatherhead), 1- to 6-0. expected, the impeccable kicking of Hallett Ben Knight, 2- Ross Grimstone (both added the conversion to increase Surrey’s Dorking), 3 – Richard Nunn (Cobham), 4- Back bounced the visitors and fly half Ben score. Despite losing impressive No 8 Armand Roux (Captain), 5- Matt Higgins, 6 Lloyd of CS Rugby 1863 slotted over a Robbie Fee with a yellow card, after he was - Ian White, 7- Jon Vermont, 8- Robbie Fee penalty for Middlesex, after the home side penalised for holding a man down in the (all Dorking) were penalised at a ruck. Surrey’s forwards tackle, Surrey continued in the ascen- really began to take a grip of the game and dancy. Ian White intercepted a Replacements: 16- Sam Johnson, 17- the pressure they applied particularly in the loose Middlesex pass and scored under the George Evans (both Dorking), 18 -James scrums, enabled the home side to establish posts, with Hallett again adding the Caddy (Sutton & Epsom), 19- Doug the platform for fly half Hallett to add two conversion points. Then some slick Rodman (Cobham), 20 – Will Crow, 21 more penalty goals and bring the half time handling by the backs, saw Matt Betty chip –Ryan Jeffery (both Dorking), 22- Stuart score line to 12-3 in favour of Surrey. ahead and scoop up the ball and touch Fee (Guildford)

CountyCounty CChampionshiphampionship ShieldShield CCompetitionompetition Hampshire 7pts v Surrey 34 pts

ampshire made wholesale changes Back came the home side and after a convincing Surrey victory over a gritty and felt they had a good chance of period of sustained pressure, lock Toby Hampshire side. Hbeating there highly fancied visitors Salmon crashed over for a try. Having – current County Championship Shield fluffed a couple of previous penalty SURREY. 15 Matt Betty (East Grinstead), holders, Surrey. attempts, Joel Knight stepped up to add 14 Guy Stuckey Clarke (Sutton&Epsom), the conversion. 13 Matt Noble, 12 Will Bennett, 11 Henry Despite applying lots of early pressure and Bennett (all Dorking), 10 Neil Hallettt displaying a dogged determination to With half time fast approaching, Hallett (Wimbledon), 9 Will Crow(Dorking), 1 launch themselves into Surrey, Hampshire added a fantastic penalty goal from the Richard Nunn (Cobham), 2 Sam Johnson, found the visitors defence hard to break half way line, to bring the half time score 3 George Evans, 4 Armand Roux – Captain down. to 20-7 to Surrey. (all Dorking), 5 James Caddy (Sutton&Epsom), 6 Chris Lewis, 7 Steve Surrey took the lead after 16 minutes, Both sides began the second half with May ( both Wimbledon), 8 Harry Watts through the reliable boot of Wimbledon fly several changes and a determined period of (Dorking). half Neil Hallett, who kicked a penalty solid tackling kept each other at bay. Then goal, when the home side dropped a Surrey wing Guy Stuckey Clarke made an Replacements: scrum. Shortly afterwards a superb solo amazing weaving run and found fellow 16 Ross Grimstone, 17 Ben Knight (both break by full back Matt Betty took him Sutton& Epsom clubmate, James Caddy in Dorking ), 18 Pete Daly (Farnham), 19 Ian deep into Hampshire territory and some support to crash over for the visitors third White (Dorking), 20 Nic Losardo slick handling by the Surrey backs brought try. Hallett again added the conversion. (Effingham & Leatherhead), 21 Simon Love a try for Matt Noble. Hallett added the (Dorking), 22 Stuart Phillips (Guildford) conversion to put the visitors 10 -0 ahead. With the hot weather conditions beginning Next Saturday Surrey as Group Winners to take a toll at the end of a long rugby face Oxfordshire (away) in the next stage of With their tails up, Surrey soon added a season, play became somewhat scrappy, the competition and the route to Twicken- further score when wing Henry Bennett with the only other score coming from ham. found Noble in support to take the final Surrey scrum half Will Crow of Dorking, pass and score the second try. Hallett who went over after good work by the pack. magnificently added the touchline conver- Once again Hallett added the conversion to sion to ease Surrey 17 -0 ahead. bring the game to a close and another 13

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urrent County Championship Shield Back bounced Surrey and after relentless visitors and brought matters to a conclu- Holders Surrey clinched another visit to pressure, the other wing East Grinstead sion and another convincing Surrey victory C Twickenham and made their way into power machine, James Faaatuatu crossed by 52points to12 points. the Shield Final again, after a scintillating for the visitors fifth try and as half time first half performance that destroyed their hosts. approached he grabbed his second and Roll on Twickenham and another County Surrey’s sixth try. While Hallett added both Championship Shield Final for Surrey. The visitors were awarded a penalty try conversions to reach the amazing half time after12 minutes play and prolific Surrey score of 40-7 in favour of Surrey. SURREY:15- Matt Betty (East Grinstead), kicking sensation, fly half Neil Hallett added 14- Fidias Efthymiou, 13- Matt Noble, 12- the conversion points .Within three minutes The second half began with several Will Bennett(all Dorking)11- James Surrey increased their lead when Hallett changes by both sides and Surrey fly half Faaatuatu (East Grinstead)10- Neil Hallett helped himself to a try, which again he Neil Hallett having to retire injured. (Wimbledon), 9- Will Crowe,1-Ben converted. With their tails up, Surrey quickly In the second minute of the second half, Knight,2-Ross Grimstone (all Dorking),3- added a third try when lively No8 Ian White the home side scored their second try by Richard Nunn (Cobham), 4-Armand Roux crashed over, with Hallett again adding the Matt Clarke, after a period of determined (Captain), 5 – Matt Higgins(both Dorking), conversion to put the visitors 21-0 ahead. pressure. 6- Chris Lewis (Wimbledon),7 –Jon Vermont, 8-Ian White(both Dorking). Surrey were now firmly in control and flying Then Oxfordshire hooker Steve Dixey was Cyprus International and Dorking wing, yellow carded in the 14th minute of the Replacements: Fidias Efthymiou scored a super solo effort second half. Soon afterwards, Surrey wing 16-George Spreckley,17- George Evans to push the visitors into a 26-0 lead. Faatuatu completed his ‘hat trick’ of tries, (both Dorking), 18- James Caddy (Sutton & which with Hallett off the field Matt Noble Epsom), 19- Harry Watts (Dorking), 20- Oxfordshire’s determination was rewarded converted. Nic Losardo ( Effingham & Leatherhead), at last and they got on the score sheet, 21- Simon Love (Dorking), 22- Stuart when Martyn Walsh scored a try, which Zac Surrey replacement Harry Watts then Phillips (Guildford) Norris converted. snapped up the eigth try of the day for the

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rolific points scorers Surrey clinched continuing to doggedly use their huge pack handling saw wing Fidias Efthymiou crash a ‘hat-trick’ of victories, when they to drive deep into Surrey territory, but the over in the corner. Neil Hallett once again P retained the County Championship Surrey defence was equally determined to added a magnificent touchline conversion Shield at rugby HQ, Twickenham. protect there line. A terrific break by Matt to seal a final and perhaps slightly flattering Betty and a lovely one handed pass from scoreline of 39 -16 to Surrey. Following on after the England v Barbarians replacement hooker Sam Johnson, then put International match, Surrey were shaken by back rower Harry Watts in for a try, which Having won this trophy for three years the solid and determined attitude of the Hallett duly converted to push Surrey 19-6 running, means Surrey may now step up to strong Leicestershire pack. Nevertheless, ahead. With Surrey still in celebration the higher Division 2 level of the County the Midlands side lost centre Andy Gates mode, Leicestershire immediately Championship next season. after less than a minute, when he was responded with a try of there own, when alleged to have taken out Surrey full back prop Rhoddy McNaughton burst through a SURREY: 15- Matt Betty (East Grinstead), Matt Betty, while he was in mid air. Soon gap and sent No8 Chris Bale in for a try 14-Fidias Efthymiou, 13 –Matt Noble, 12- afterwards Leicestershire drew first blood .Mark Lord then took over the kicking Will Bennett (all Dorking), 11- James when Ricky Aley kicked a penalty goal, after duties, to add the conversion. From the Faaatuatu (East Grinstead), 10- Neil Surrey were penalised for pulling a maul resulting kick off Leicestershire conceded Hallett (Wimbledon), 9 – Will Crow, 1 – down. Surrey were soon level though when yet another penalty, which Hallett success- Ben Knight, 2- Ross Grimstone (all fly half Neil Hallett kicked a penalty goal. fully converted again for Surrey. Lord then Dorking), 3 –Richard Nunn (Cobham), 4- added another penalty for Leicestershire as Armand Roux (Captain), 5- Matt Higgins At this period, the match became quite the game approached the final ten (both Dorking), 6- Chris Lewis scrappy and Hallett added two more minutes, with a score of 25-16 to Surrey. (Wimbledon), 7- Jon Vermont, 8 – Ian penalty goals for Surrey, while Aley added White (Dorking ) another for Leicestershire, to bring the The large Leicestershire pack were notice- score to 9-6 in favour of Surrey. Hallett ably tiring and a superb break from scrum Replacements: 16- Sam Johnson, 17- then converted his fourth penalty to half Will Crow brought a Surrey try, while George Evans (both Dorking ) 18 – James increase the score to 12-6 and bring the Hallett continued his superb kicking form Caddy (Sutton & Epsom ), 19- Harry Watts, half to a close. with another conversion. With their tails 20- Ryan Jeffery, 21 – Simon Love (all firmly up, and Surrey’s lively backs Dorking), 22- Stuart Philllips (Guildford) The second half began with Leicestershire throwing the ball around, some slick 14

AdultAdult CompetitionCompetition RecommendationsRecommendations ApprovedApproved Paula Rowe

he RFU Council today approved the Work will begin immediately on implement- recommendations of the Adult ing the recommendations, with the TCompetitions Review that will see exception of changes to the league adjustments to the structure of competitive structures (recommendations 8 and 9), rugby. The changes take account of player which will take effect from 2016/17. This welfare concerns and will help to reduce will ensure that there is sufficient time for the financial burden on clubs, while the detailed planning and preparation providing meaningful competition. necessary at all levels, giving clubs at least one season’s notice of the changes: Bill Beaumont, RFU Chairman said: “The decision by Council to accept the recom- Level 3 will remain a national league, mendations of the Adult Competitions reduced in size to 15 teams (from 16 Review is a major step forward in determin- teams) with no Cup competition. ing the future of our great game, to deliver accessible and healthy competition for From Level 4 downwards the league generations to come. pyramid will be flattened, with a view to reducing each team’s travel time and “It is vital that the changes work from the distance to away matches: bottom up as well as from the top down, and that principle has been fully endorsed • Level 4 – will consist of three leagues of support this key area of the game with by Council. 15 teams with no Cup competition increased resources.

“The review brought together extensive • Level 5 – will consist of eight leagues of John Douglas, Chairman of the Review research and diverse views into a set of 12 teams with a compulsory National Cup Steering Group said: “The aim of the recommendations that we believe best competition review was to provide competitive rugby serve the changing needs of our game. that will encourage maximum player and The RFU Council has endorsed that belief • Level 6 – will consist of 16 leagues of 12 supporter participation and to grow and and provided a mandate for work to teams with an optional National Cup sustain our clubs, in a world that will proceed to implement the changes.” competition continue to change.

The revised structure offers clubs a • Level 7 - composition and operation of “More than ever rugby faces competition balanced number of home games per season league rugby at level 7 and below will from other sports and leisure activities, in and a varied diet of league and Cup rugby continue to be determined and managed addition to the demands of travel and cost. within a 35-week season. Importantly, it locally, with optional National Cup compe- Adjusting the league programme will help provides defined weekends for rest and titions organised by Divisional Organising to reduce the cost to clubs. recovery and less travel, which will improve Committees players’ welfare and experience, encouraging “Every effort has been made to provide as them to continue playing for longer. The Recognising the importance of providing many opportunities as possible for feedback maximum number of matches played by meaningful competition and more opportu- and comment throughout the review process, most clubs at levels 3 and below between nities to play rugby at second XV and and we are most grateful to everyone across September and April will not exceed 30. below, the RFU will further strengthen and the game who has contributed.”

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isa Poulton, of Wimbledon Ladies, was presented with the Surrey Women’s L Award 2014 at the Surrey Rugby Annual Dinner & Awards Evening at Twickenham becoming the award’s first recipient having joined Wimbledon Ladies when RugbyRthe teamu wasg bformedy in 1990.WWorld oShe rld MagazinesMagazines fforor SSaleale has been treasurer and supports the club as a whole and, while playing, mentors other team members. Mike Keane, Wimble- don president and chairman, said “I could not think of a more worthy recipient”. 15

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hris Ryan and Bulbul Hussain joined Cup. caught the public’s by the professional wheelchair rugby Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and imagination in London 2012 and this athletes at the and the CEngland and Harlequins full back tournament will give them another chance club agreed a partnership with Great to announce the first World to experience the excitement of the game Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), the Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, which will with its speed, skill and big hits.” sport’s national governing body in England, take place at London’s Copper Box Arena at Mike Brown, who has 26 caps for England Scotland and . GBWR will support Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park between and had a starring role in England’s QBE Harlequins with their Harlequins Foundation 11-16 October 2015 cementing the legacy Internationals and RBS 6 Nations community programmes and Harlequins of the 2012 Games. picking up the coveted QBE Player of the will help GBWR with marketing and Series Award and RBS 6 Nations Player of sponsorship and assist the GB squad with As well as Great Britain, current Paralympic the Championship Award, is an Ambassador performance support. Gold Medal holders Australia and current for GBWR, primarily working with the World Champions USA will take part, along GBWR military recovery unit programme. Further information via www.gbwr.org.uk with teams from Canada, South Africa, “I’m very proud to be an ambassador for Japan, France, and New Zealand. The Mayor GBWR and it’s fantastic that the World of London, Boris Johnson said: “I am Wheelchair Rugby Challenge will be taking delighted that the Copper Box will be hosting place alongside the IRB Rugby World Cup, the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, when the whole world will have its eyes on which is surely one of the most terrifying and England and London. I was lucky enough exhilarating sports on the planet.” to experience the electric atmosphere in the copper box during the London 2012 David Pond, Chief Executive of GBWR Paralympic Games and I’m really looking added: “We will be bringing together the forward to catching some of the action top wheelchair rugby teams in the world for next year,” said Mike Brown. this exciting world challenge event, which will run alongside the IRB Rugby World Harlequins squad members were inspired

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The Jenkins Family Presenting the Kevin Jenkins Memorial Cup to the Winners Sutton Grammar

2013-14 Emerging 6th FormSurrey Rugby young players Finalists celebrate winning – anotherBishop award Justus 18 England Under 18 Name Squad

for Summer South Africa tour, Includes Surrey Players

NGLAND Under 18 have named their Forwards (14) squad for the two-week summer tour Lewis Boyce (Pr. Henry's & Leeds Carnegie) Eto South Africa in August. Coaches Owen Hills (QEW & ) John Fletcher and Pete Walton will lead the (Trent College & Northampton St.) group of 26 as they face Wales, France and Ollie Adams (St Pauls Catholic College & South Africa across the Western Cape. Lon. Irish) Seb Adeniran-Olule (Wellington College & England U18 won their third successive Harlequins) FIRA/AER European Championship in April Ciaran Parker (St Ambrose & ) this year – beating Ireland 30-14 in the Joe Batley (Hartpury College & Gloucester final in Poland – and Fletcher is looking to Rugby) replicate those performances this summer. Kieran Treadwell (John Fisher & Harlequins) Joe Maksymiw (QEW & Leicester Tigers) He said: “We’re looking forward to heading George Nott (Kings Sch. Chester & Sale Sharks) out there – it’s a significant part of our Charlie Beckett (QEW & Leicester Tigers) programme, and playing these three (St Joseph’s College & countries will be a huge challenge. Playing Northampton Saints) South Africa in their own back yard is one (Sir Thomas Rich’s School & of the toughest things you can do in rugby, Gloucester Rugby) but it’s something we’re looking forward to. Henry Cheeseman (Whitgift & Harlequins)

“Touring is huge for these players – it takes Backs (12) them out of their comfort zones and the Will Homer (Sherborne School & Bath Rugby) proof is in the pudding. The vast majority Rory Jennings (Bryanston School & Bath Rugby) (Bryanston School & Bath Rugby) of the Under 20s who have won back-to- Theo Brophy Clews (Abingdon School & Rotimi Segun (Stowe School & Northampton back World Cups toured the southern ) Saints) hemisphere with the Under 18s, so it Cameron Cowell (St Pauls College & Brett Herron (Wellington College & Bath Rugby) definitely stands them in good stead.” London Irish) Joe Marchant (Peter Symonds & Harlequins) Kai Little (Hartpury College & Exeter Chiefs) Ollie Thorley (Cheltenham College & England Under 18 squad to tour South Harry Mallinder (Rugby School & Gloucester Rugby) Africa Northampton Saints) Taylor Prell (Giggleswick School & Leeds)

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ack Fishwick plays in the second row up of Jack's closest friends from school. for Wimbledon RFC 1st XV and he Jsadly sustained a serious neck injury in Wimbledon RFC attracted over 900 people a league game against Haywards Heath. on the day and they were entertained by an exceptionally high standard of rugby and On Saturday 26th July 2014 the first Jack some great live music rocked deep into the Fishwick Sevens tournament was therefore night. organised to create awareness and to help raise some funds to support Jack and his Massive thanks should go to all the teams on going treatment. 24 teams entered that entered, those who came there to including several sides from London South support, everyone who kindly donated 1 - these were the teams that Jack has money to pay for the day, those who gave both played in and coached. Additionally, raffle and auction prizes and to the army of teams from Jack's home town of Salisbury volunteers who worked so hard to make the were part of this special occasion. day a resounding success.

Plate winners were the G.E.N.T.S and the The running total so far achieved is Main Cup competition was won by Exeter £14,000 - with still a lot more to be Street Elite, which was particularly fitting accounted for, so watch this space. for the day, as this team was entirely made 19

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obham Sports Association, incorporating training standards and be located in close helped contribute to the successful Cobham Rugby Club, has undertaken proximity of one another. Match Venue application for Approved List status. C a significant development programme location has also been taken into account. over the last ten years including the England Rugby 2015 requires up to 50 acquisition of new grounds and the bases for use during the tournament. These England Rugby 2015 CEO, Debbie Jevans, completion of a new Clubhouse. This has will be confirmed mid-2014 following said: "Since launching the Team Base now been recognised at the highest completion of team visits and selection. selection process there has been strong possible level with the announcement, by support for the tournament right across the organising committee for Rugby World To put this announcement into context for England and Wales with over 80 applica- Cup 2015, that Cobham Rugby Club has Cobham Rugby Club, only 65 venues tions made to host teams in 2015. I would been selected on the ‘Approved List’ as a across the country have been selected on like to thank all those who applied and who potential Team Base for the Tournament. the Approved List as possible Team Bases. have met with us in recent months; these visits have been integral to the process and The rigorous application process, which is Director of Cobham Sports Association, have shown the great enthusiasm for Rugby still on going, has involved site visits from Anthony Balkwill said; ‘This is a fantastic World Cup 2015. England Rugby 2015 and Cobham’s bid accolade, not only for Cobham Sports was enhanced by the support that has been Association, Cobham Rugby and its “We are fortunate to have such a great provided from ACS Cobham International members, who give all of their time number of excellent facilities available to School who, if selected, will be providing voluntarily, but also for the Cobham host the teams in 2015 and we are pleased fitness and swimming pool facilities. Community. We are still working with to have a good range including rugby clubs, England Rugby 2015 through the process colleges, universities schools and training Bases on the approved list are not guaran- and hope that we will be selected for centres on the approved list. Rugby is at teed to host teams; however they will be Rugby World Cup 2015’. the heart of all our planning and it is vital used to provide the competing nations with that, in our role as the Organising Commit- their Team Base options, many of which are ACS Comment tee, we do all we can to ensure that we get currently undertaking visits of prospective the conditions absolutely right for the bases. ACS Cobham International School Director players to prepare for the game’s premier of Sport, Dave Schuchter said; ‘It is event. We will continue to work with the A Team Base must include an indoor and exciting for our school to be able to play a team mangers and look forward to confirming outdoor training facility, a gym, an indoor key role in this bid. Our swimming pool and the final list of Team Bases by the middle swimming pool and a hotel. These fitness facilities are of an excellent of this year.” facilities must meet international team standard and we are delighted that this has

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he Kew Occasionals, who have been standing championship of non-league reasons commit to regular training and Surrey members since their foundation, social rugby which appeals to younger playing and who would otherwise have to T celebrated the climax of their 25th players who cannot for largely professional give up the game. anniversary season by winning the Warsaw 10s in late May.

The Warsaw Rugby Festival has grown into a significant social event in Central and Eastern European rugby circles and at their first attempt the Kews took the flagship Mens 10s title by beating the Jamhour Black Lions from the Lebanon 31 -7 in the final. The game of the tournament was the semi-final against the hosts the Warsaw Frogs – the sides were tied at 14 all at half time before Kew pulled away to win 28-14.

Kew received an RFU President’s Award for Player Retention last year (see attached photo of presentation by England & British Lions Most capped forward ever Jason Leonard) in recognition of the club’s long 20 SevenSeven StarsStars ofof thethe SouthernSouthern HemisphereHemisphere Guildford Under 15's successes in South Africa

uildford Rugby Club U15 ‘A’ squad festival and won all 6 matches only warmth of the South African welcome. Our travelled to the Eastern Cape of South conceding 2 tries in the process. club also donated boots and shirts to the GAfrica to tour and play in the township stretching out the hand of Ruby Kingswood Independent Schools’ Festival The game which had the most impact was friendship. But most of all a note of in Grahamstown, historically remembered that of the township game in Alexandria. respect for the boys who played seven and for the establishment of British settlers in We played Ukanhanyo Secondary School on won seven by scoring 30 tries and only 1820. the Alexandria High School field, the place conceding 3!” where earlier in 2013 our opponents had The tour kindly sponsored by Dowley Turner won the FNB Classic Clash for the first Real Estate and Nuffield Health not only time in 20 years. Taking the air of a full facilitated attendance in the festival but blown International we had National also provided the chance for the boys to anthems, choirs and local dignitaries. play the local township of Alexandria which The home side were strong, fast and able has seen extreme poverty recently after the to cope with the 310 c temperature better collapse of their Chicory farming roots. than Guildford and lead at half time 10-7. Arriving in the Cape on the 11th April the But Guildford took on water and fought boys were treated to arrange of activities back finally securing a 31-10 victory and life experiences which included trips against a very strong and well drilled side. to , Tistsikamma National Park, Whale watching in canoes!, at Simon Rhodes G’s Head Coach commented Plettenberg Bay, Addo Elephant Park, the “firstly thanks to the sponsors who township of Alexandria and Pumba Private facilitated this life experience and the Game reserve where the boys slept in the ranger’s station a 15 minute drive in to bush.

The Kingswood festival was a superbly run festival with teams such as Hilton College, St Andrews (Grahams Town and Bloemfon- tien), St David’s Marist Inanda and another touring side St George College from Zambia who had not been beaten for two and a half years.

After winning the first three matches Guildford took on the top three favourites St Andrews (Grahams Town), Hilton and St Georges. All in all the squad took on 6 committed opponents in the course of the 21 22 WHATWHAT DDOESOES RRUGBYUGBY MMEANEAN TTOO YYOU?OU? Twelve Midday, Armistice Day, 2012

oignant, perfect. Almost spring-like, the warmth of the sun and the sounds The Green and White Army on Sundays So on May 24th 2012 we sent three young P of ‘The World in Union’ over the PA brings together children from a joyous mix men along to Twickenham to be part of an system bringing smiles to the faces of the of creeds, colours and social status. An unforgettable rugby experience. gathering crowd of, what turned out to be opportunity that is embraced by all. around seven hundred Ironsides members. Simply put, Battersea Ironsides is a great Romy Burley (U9’s), Louis Partridge place to meet and celebrate our differ- (U11’s) and Marcus Bailey (1stXV Vice A special day for all that were present, a ences. (not to mention our club 'icon', Kyle Captain) at the time each becoming film day to remember as Battersea Ironsides Sinckler the England U20 tight-head stars for the day and now larger than life at Rugby Club would ultimately take its place prop)." Twickenham HQ. in the new World Rugby Museum at Twickenham. And so a plan was hatched, to assemble as The new World Museum of Rugby many of our membership in one one place re-opened in October 2013. Ironsides are During the Autumn of 2012 Ironsides were at one time as possible, to take a photo- centre stage in Zone 1, featuring the whole approached to potentially be a part of a graph, truly showing the strength of our club photo and our three young players section of the new museum. Specifically community, the love of our game, of captured on film. representing community/grass-roots rugby. Ironsides Rugby. The Big Shoot! The icing on the cake was still to come for In response, the words scribed by Youth Little did we appreciate, where this young Romy and Louis. They had endeared Chairman, Tom Courtney-Clack hit the endeavour would lead us. themselves to the film and museum crew mark with the museum curator. so much that still photos were also taken, The museum curator, so impressed with ultimately resulting in a two and a half "As an inner-city rugby club the community the energy and enthusiasm of the club, metre high panel, which welcomes you at means everything to us and vice versa. We invited us to select some young players to the entrance to the museum. draw our membership from the local area be part of a film, central to the final exhibit with approximately 1400 members and featuring Rugby legend Lawrence Ironsiders - standing tall and proud for the representing many nationalities and all Dallaglio. entire world rugby community to see. 'walks of life'. Truly – The Spirit of Rugby! With up to 30 teams playing each week- end, rugby offers the opportunity for a truly diverse group of people to meet, play and socialise outside of their normal comfort zone.

The 4 senior teams each Saturday have members from a wide player base and enjoy support from ex-players and locals alike both at Garratt Green and at the clubhouse! 23

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t is quite common to see young players “I did think about turning them down after with a cross-border heritage gain what happened with the U16s plus Iinternational caps with different Leinster and Ulster were keen on signing countries, at different levels but doing so in me but with my ambitions to break into the one age group is quite rare. Harlequins first team it was better for me to play for England. Which makes Kieran Treadwell’s story all the more fascinating. “Conor O’Shea also reassured me I’d be given a Premiership opportunity I’m The English-born Har-lequins lock did not dreaming about as long as I deserved it so, make the oat with England U1 6s so he since he's got a proven record when it tried his luck with his mother’s country, comes to trusting youngsters, I decided to Ireland. and went on to earn four U18s cap stay and play for England again.” for the Irish in 2013. As a former hurdler for Surrey, Treadwell However, the England U18 selectors soon matches his size (6ft 6in and 17st 91b) realised they had missed a trick and with an undeniable speed, and despite still recalled him for the match against the attending John Fisher School he made his Aus-tralian Schoolboys last December, with first team debut for Harlequins in the a tour to South Africa on the horizon in LV=Cup in Cardiff last January. August (see page 30). Now a full-time member of the Quins set-up His past sorrows were hard to forget but his after signing a two-year professional contract, Pre-miership ambitions with Harlequins the 18 year-old will be looking to adapt to pushed hint to switch his allegiances back the senior game on dual-registration with to the Red Rose. Rosslyn Park this season, the club he grew up playing for, while dreaming about a “I was let go by London and South East at Pre-miership call by O’Shea. “Linking up with Alex Codling at Park will U16 level so I thought I’d try my luck with be a great experience, too. I like the Ireland as my mother is Irish,” he told The “It was quite tough to play at senior level physicality of the game but I'm also quite Rugby Paper. in that Cardiff game but training with the mobile having run hurdles for Surrey. first team full-time at Quins helps a lot,” “I went to an Irish Exiles trial and it went he added. “I think it's crucial to have some pace in from there really. I ended up playing four the modern game. I’ll be looking to put on games for Ireland Ul8s in the 2012-13 “Being able to pick the brains of players a few pounds this year but keeping my season. like George Robson or every athleticism is top of my list. day is brilliant as a youngster. It’s the same “But then I got a got from England Ul8s with younger guys like Charlie Matthews or “Next season is all about making the step coach Pe ter Walton saying they were George Merrick because they know what up to senior rugby but I’d be lying if I said impressed with what they saw and they I'm going through having been in the same I didn’t want to make my Premiership wanted me to go come down for training. position as me. debut with Quins.”

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orking Rugby Club won Promotion to National Division 2 as Champions, D having narrowly missed out the previous season and also turned in a convincing performance to beat Esher 2nd’s in the Final.

Congratulations to the 1st XV squad of players and coaches who ran out comfortable winners against Esher at Esher yesterday. A combination of forward power and backline attacking flair in the first half and commit- ted defence by all in the second half secured the cup on a threadbare pitch. bench being used. Special mention to probably the youngest medal winner in the This was a full squad effort with all of the Jasper King, who at 17 years 10 days is history of the competition. 24 SlickSlick GGuildforduildford OOverwhelmverwhelm RReigatianseigatians

aving already beaten the side from Park Lane twice in their triumphant HLondon Two South West league winning campaign, Guildford were always going to be favourites for the final against Old Reigatians and they certainly lived up to that tag, a points laden opening half setting them up for a 43-5 triumph.

A brace from the rampaging Stuart Fee, along with efforts from Matt Stockdale – his first in Guildford colours – Mark Watkinson, Bertie Hopkin and Matt Shea ended the contest long before a beleaguered Reiga- tians unit finally found their feet midway through the second period. Andy Dalton touched down to ensure ORs left with something to show with their efforts, but by that stage James Roberts had added a seventh for a rampant Guildford.

After securing promotion to London One South next term, Guildford boss Dave Ward had urged his men to go out and relish the the summer, which we will all enjoy, and in the right hand corner to register his first occasion – and they certainly did so, give us a platform from which to build on ever five-pointer in Guildford colours and at entertaining a strong supporting contingent when we return for pre-season in July.” 12-0, Reigatians plans on staying in the at Esher’s Molesey Road HQ. game for at least the opening half hour Having blown away Sutton and Epsom in were well and truly shot. “I told the boys simply to go out there, the semi-final a week previous, Guildford enjoy it, and play rugby. With it being the made a blistering start. Stuart Fee, at times Pulled forward almost single-handedly by last game of a long, hard season, it was unplayable with ball in hand, had his side their diminutive, but hugely combative, important we finished on a high and some on the front foot from the very off and he open-side Will Godwin, Reigatians finally of the rugby played in the first half was got the ball rolling after just two minutes, settled to enjoy a little possession but it superb,” commented Ward. taking a short ball from Bertie Hopkin to go wasn’t long until they were punished again. over unopposed. A loose ball in midfield was scooped up by “We gave nothing away in the close Ben Barrow, teammates queuing up around exchanges and some of the attacking Fee instigated a second just minutes later, him and Reigatians defence not being able patterns were as good as we’ve put together combining with Rory Andrews and skipper to retreat quickly enough. Fee was the man all season. We played rugby as it should be Jarrod Adam to tee up Matt Stockdale. The to prosper, dotting down under the sticks to played and it’s a very positive way to go into lock forward had all the time to stroll over give Adam the easiest of kicks, easing Guildford into a 19-point lead.

Mark Watkinson’s try, from a clinical catch-and-drive that would not have looked out of place had the host club executed such a move at Level Three in the pyramid, killed off any aspirations Jonny Hylton and his Reigatians coaching staff might have entertained of a comeback, before two late scores in the half most certainly did.

Hopkin, recently named in the England Counties U20s side and destined for grander stages, made Ant Comyn pay for not dealing with a dink ahead from Matt Shea, gobbling up the loose ball to compound the Reigatians full-back’s embarrassment. His half-back partner in Shea wasn’t going to let Hopkin take all the plaudits, battling over for Guildford’s sixth after a quick tap and go that saw him reach the line just ahead of two ORs pursuers. 25 toto CClaimlaim LLeagueeague aandnd CCupup DDoubleouble

The second 40 was always going to be bitty, well-worked phases, which resulted in the we have achieved this year,” said the with Ward opting to empty his bench and loose-head being freed up down a narrow Guildford captain. Reigatians finally stringing together the blind-side passage. It was just reward for phases that saw them give their opposition Reigatians who, despite being deprived of “To win the league, the London and South significantly more problems when the sides captain and lynchpin Mark Chesterton, East Intermediate cup and now the Surrey last met in mid-January. refused to completely bend to Guildford’s Trophy has been just reward for the all-court game. incredible amount of hard work that has James Roberts did ensure the Guildford gone in from players, coaches, support following, sufficiently lubricated at this A delighted Jarrod Adam, speaking after his staff, volunteers and officials. point, had something to applaud with a man-of-the-match showing, was delighted bullocking run and fend taking him over the with not just his group’s work on the “There are challenges ahead and we’ll meet line. afternoon, but over the course of a season them head on but there’s no doubt that that saw the senior side hit new heights. Guildford Rugby Club is headed in the right With Godwin’s engine continuing to purr direction, from senior to junior sections, and Ed Forsyth at scrum-half and winger “It has been a long season and this is the and it’s all about pushing on now and Blaize Harris upping the energy in the icing on the cake. We have a fantastic making the step up to the next level.” Reigatians ranks, Andy Dalton found squad with bundles of spirit and heart and himself the final link after a number of all of us, to a man, are going to enjoy what

Congratulations to Surrey Connected Players in the England Women’s World Cup Squad And you can help support the players, if On 10th July 2014, players Claire Allen, Becky Essex and you are not going to France for the World announced the England squad to go to Emma Crocker: and La Toya Mason, who Cup, by tweeting them with an inspira- France for the World Cup. is employed by Surrey Rugby as the CRC tional message to @EnglandRugby using in Kingston and Wandsworth. She can be #CarryThemHome It includes and Alex seen Head to Head with Danny Care on Matthews, both of whom came through the RFU website, the Player Pathway in Surrey, Richmond http://www.rfu.com/news 26 ProvingProving tthathat aamateurmateur aandnd professionalprofessional cancan ssurviveurvive aandnd tthrivehrive ttogetherogether The remarkable story of the rise of RFC since 1997

n the current era when coverage of the January 2000 and thanks to its support, was 2012-13, and he coached the players to the professional game dominates the sport, it able to re-enter competitive amateur rugby in National Division 3 League Championship in Iis worth recalling that the story of London season 2000-01. The Wild Geese played in 2013. Irish and The Avenue owes its origins to when Surrey League 1, under the stewardship of The first Captain of the Wild Geese after the game was played for fun. London Irish is club stalwarts Alex Newberry, Gerry Holland its re-formation was Andy Madill, who made a unique among the clubs in (coaches), and Bosco McAuliffe (manager) — big contribution to the redevelopment of the that it has maintained and enhanced its all later to be honoured by being elected Club first XV. Other players of note to play for the amateur rugby activities since the game went Presidents. Geese during the 20005 included lock professional. The Amateur Club includes the The club's portfolio of adult teams at this forward Ciaran Gannon and scrum-half Karl senior amateur team, the Wild Geese, that time included the Wanderers (representing Becker (both still playing with the Bs), and competed in National League 2 this the club in the afore- locks Dave Peters and Dave Reilly. season, adult teams and a host of successful mentioned Merit Table), the A2s, the Bs Of the current group of players, centre youth and mini-rugby teams. John Hunter, (veterans), and an U19 XV. Lawrence Price was the captain who led the with the help of Paddy Lennon, reviews the In the same season, as a result of the Wild Geese to their prestigious promotion in recent history of the Amateur club. Memorandum of Understanding, Noel 2013, and back-row Sam McKinney (son of Traynor, the then Club President, was invited the legendary London Irish, Ireland, and The onset of professional rugby in 1995 to join the LIH Board as the representative of Lions blind-side flanker, Stuart), who gained caused upheaval within the game, London LIARFC. his honours tie in 2005-06. Irish, like many clubs in this country and It took three full seasons in Surrey League LIARFC is a large club by any standards around the world, was forced to look at its 1 before promotion was achieved by the Wild with six adult, six junior and six age-groups activities and decide on its future role in the Geese at the end of season 2002-03. This of mini-rugby teams. The club is adminis- game. was swiftly followed by promotion from tered by an Executive Committee of 10-12 Prior to 1995, the club consisted of three London Division 4 in season 2003-04. people, elected annually. Since reconstitu- principal playing elements — the first team, The club settled in London 3 for three tion, there have been four Chairmen - Chris other adult teams and youth and mini-rugby. seasons until promotion was achieved in Kane (1999-2003), Jack Costelloe (2003- In 1997, the club decided that it wanted to 2006-07 to London 2. The 2007-08 proved 06), John Gilligan (2006-09), and David continue to compete at the highest level in disappointing - only two wins were recorded, Fitzgerald (2009 on); the last named was a this country and in Europe and so a profes- resulting in relegation back to London 3. As distinguished Club captain in seasons sional structure was created around the first is often the case, the demotion re-energised 1988/89 and 1989/1990. Secretaries and team. all concerned and promotion to London 2 Treasurers have also been notable by their The amateur teams were temporarily came for the 2009-10 season, from which continuity and include Ray McLennan, Terry sidelined until on the initiative of there was to be no turning back. Long, and Michael Connole. Chris Kane, he and John Gilligan, Steve In season 2010-11, the 'Wild Geese In recent years, the interface with the Teague, and Bart O'Connell met to discuss achieved instant success with promotion from professional club has shown a healthy mutual bringing cohesion to the amateur area of the London 1 to the heights of the National respect. Due to the standard reached via Wild club. They subsequently met with Gerry Leagues. They started in National 3 (London & Geese promotions, that squad's players have Gallagher, Michael Connole, Richard South East) but had to switch, in the following appeared regularly in A League (2nd XV) Smallbone, and John Flynn, who were season, to National 3 (South Nest) due to fixtures for London Irish (professionals) organising the youth/mini sections, and then geographical requirements. gaining valuable experience, with Academy persuaded Alex Newberry, Gerry Holland, and The 2012-13 season produced its own players appearing for the Wild Geese. Bosco McAuliffe to organise adult rugby. success story; the Wild Geese secured The rest of the amateur club (as distinct In 1998-99 season, the old team name promotion to National League 2 at the first from the Wild Geese) continues to thrive, long associated with the club's second team, attempt, losing only one game in the process. with the Wanderers, the Bohemians, the The Wild Geese', was re¬vitalised and used As results last month show, this turned out to Nomads, the Bs (veterans), and Wolfhounds to denote the first XV of the amateur club. be a one season sojourn but not without its (U21 & U19) XVs, all adding their own highlights: two high-scoring and nail-biting lustre. Indeed, the Bs keep an age-old rugby Another year was to pass before the club encounters with the eventual champions — tradition alive by embarking on annual was officially reconstituted in 1999, with the Hartpury College. Having experienced end¬of-season tours to various parts of RFU, the governing body of the game in this competition at national level, the club is Europe, from Sofia in the East, to San country, as London Irish Amateur Rugby determined to return. Sebastian in the West, to Istanbul in the Football Club, to enable competitive rugby to The progression in the amateur South. take place under this name. The first leagues would have been impossible but for The Junior and Mini sections continue to President of the newly reconstituted club was the efforts of committed coaches and flourish, with U18s former Ireland international players. Jamie Balls MBE was a highly down to U13s in the former, and 1.112s number eight, Michael Gibson, and the successful Head Coach from 2008-09 down to U7s in the latter. The club's Mini Chairman was Chris Kane. for four seasons, interrupted only by his Festival has become a legendary event — the In an initiative promoted by the then duties in Iraq in season 2010-11, when Paul biggest of its kind in Britain and Ireland — Wasps President, the Wild Geese played, in Dunne took over. and attracts teams both from these islands the 1999-2000 season, in a Merit Table A former player, coach and manager — and beyond (see separate article). comprising other amateur teams who had Chris Magowan was appointed Director of The move to Hazelwood ushers in a period been sidelined by the decision of their clubs Rugby in 2008, a post he held until of great potential for LIARFC which it is to go professional, clubs like London Scottish late 2013. New Zealander Bevan Lynch looking forward to capitalising on as it retains and Richmond. (fresh from a successful period at the City of its special status within a remarkable rugby The club applied to Surrey County RFU in Derry club) took over as Head Coach for club family. 27 FarewellFarewell ttoo TThehe AAvenuevenue

Squad was as follows : s part of ‘The Wake and the ‘Farewell LONDON1. IRISH Mark Watkinson WILD GEESE – Guildford SURREY COUNTY XV to the Avenue’ special commemorative 2. Sam Sims – Chobham day held in May – at London Irish’s A 15. CONOR3. QUINN Luke Raynor – Old Walcountians15. HARRY GUY – CHOBHAM home in Sunbury, a Surrey County XV took 14. PADDY4. MCENRI Dom Sammut – Chobham 14. JOSHUA DEVITT – CHOBHAM on a strong London Irish Wild Geese Side, in a very entertaining match. 13. BEN5. KITCHING Colin O’Keeffe – © Battersea13. Iron. TIM MCKAVANAGH – OLD WALCOUNTIANS 12. SEAN6. CUNNINGHAM Charlie Gossington (C) – Esher 12. TITAPU PAIRAMA – WIMBLEDON Additionally with a fantastic celebration 11. TOM7. EASTHAM James Kirk – Guildford 11. JAMES DUNNE – CHOBHAM lunch held in a huge marquee, kicking off 10. LIAM8. PRESCOTT Tom Whitehurst – Esher 10. BRIAN COLLINS – EFFING. & LEATH. the proceedings at Noon, the diary of events 09. JACK9. HARVEY Michael McDonald – Chobham09. MICHAEL MCDONALD – CHOBHAM was amazing, with the highlight being a 10. Brian Collins – Effing. & Leath. 01. CHARLIE11. JamesCONNOR Dunne – Chobham 01. MARK WATKINSON – GUILDFORD match between a London Irish Legends v 02. MIKE BUNN 02. SAM SIMS – CHOBHAM Topsy Ojo & Declan Danaher Invitation XV – 12. Titapu Pairama – Wimbledon 03. CHRIS GREENWOOD 03. LUKE RAYNOR – OLD WALCOUNTIANS in a match littered with many famous Internationals over the years who had 04. MIKE HOLLAND 04. DOM SAMMUT – CHOBHAM starred for London Irish. 05. SCOTT13. MOORE Tim McKavanagh – Old Walcountians05. COLIN O’KEEFFE – © BATTERSEA IRON. 06. CHRIS14. BROWNIE Joshua Devitt – Chobham 06. CHARLIE GOSSINGTON – ESHER A London Irish Vets team informal match and 07. CAMERON15. Harry JOBSON-WOOD Guy – Chobham 07. JAMES KIRK – GUILDFORD demonstrations of Mini Rugby, added to the 08. SAM16. MCKINNEY Ben Mott- Battersea Ironsides08. TOM WHITEHURST – ESHER proceedings, which were then complimented 17. Antony Penny – Effing. & Leath. 18. Joe Henderson – Old Walcountians with an evening of music and entertainment 16. KELWIN MILES 16. BEN MOTT- BATTERSEA IRONSIDES with ‘Bible Code Sundays. ’ 19. Ross Brooker – Guildford 17. JAMES20. CAMBELL Jon White – Wimbledon 17. ANTONY PENNY – EFFING. & LEATH. I am sure many woke with sore heads on the 18. ETHAN21. KINNEY David Woods – Old Whitgiftians18. JOE HENDERSON – OLD WALCOUNTIANS Sunday morning due to the fabulous ‘send off’ 19. TOM PRICE 19. ROSS BROOKER – GUILDFORD given to the spiritual home of London Irish – 20. ED HARTEManager: Les Todd – Old Whitgiftians20. JON WHITE – WIMBLEDON The Avenue and now everybody looks forward 21. STEVEPhysio: MACCONVILLE Callum Stone 21. DAVID WOODS – OLD WHITGIFTIANS to the new era at Hawthorns. 22. ROB KIRBY 23. GEORGE OWEN MANAGER: LES TODD – OLD WHITGIFTIANS We lost 55-41 which was a great effort against 24. EDDIE FRAHER PHYSIO: CALLUM STONE an established side considering Surrey only got together a few hours before kick off.

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t would be remiss of us in the Editorial prosper. Thus in terms of practicalities, this London Irish President Mick Crossan has team, on today of all days, not to is more than fit for purpose. There's good said, "The London Irish training centre will Imention the absolutely wonderful new news in terms of prestige immediately too. provide a state of the art facility for use by facility that London Irish will call home for not only the professional and amateur generations to come. The training facility has also been named clubs of London Irish, but the whole of the on the approved list of team bases to local community. We are delighted to be Yes, we are sad to leave The Avenue, potentially host one of the 20 competing nearing the fulfilment of our ambitious Sunbury on Thames. Eighty years of shared nations at Rugby World Cup 2015. plans and believe that our new home history is a special and poignant affair. But London Irish have partnered with Xcel provides a lasting legacy for our Club and as several of our Family have said across Leisure centre in Walton-on-Thames and all of those who will be using it." these pages today, it's not the end of the Oatlands Park hotel in Weybridge in the bid world. If anything, it's a brave new one submitted to the 2015 Rugby World Cup The raft of new signings for next season in which will be the envy of our peers. organising committee, England Rugby the professional club are a seasoned and The Hazelwood development is a state of 2015. England Rugby 2015 requires up to talented group - an astute move, but having the art facility, fit for purpose in bringing 50 bases for use during the tournament. lured James O'Connor to the Club with both the professional and amateur enter- These will be confirmed mid-2014 Sunbury as central to our pitch, Irish can prises into the new century. In fact it's an following completion of team visits and predict with some confidence that luring aspiration nothing short of putting London selection. stars will not be a problem. Irish ahead of the game, at the top of the pile, in terms of the environment we can The thought that Ireland or a Southern Certainly a more important dimension to offer the London Irish Family at all levels. Hemisphere giant might choose to locate to the process is rebuilding our Academy Hazelwood for the biggest tournament in the system - and Hardwood will catapult what In short, after today, London Irish will history of world rugby is a provocative one. we offer young players into the strato- occupy the brand new £12 million training The welcome to whomever took us up on the sphere. Under the auspices of Declan complex that will help to improve the chance, would be warm, you can be sure. Danaher, Giselle Mather, Billy Clark and Club's fortunes both on and off the field. our returning friends, bolstered by some The new home promises to be a very As we wrote in The Exile' a game or two excellent AASE performances, and the special environment for the professional ago, this aspiration to provide an environ- recent showing of the under-15 side, Irish and amateur clubs of London Irish as well ment fit for sporting excellence is a have every reason to be excited about the as the local community. The new site on common denominator across the Premier- future. Croysdale Avenue in Sunbury is less than a ship. The means to pull it off is a different mile away from where we stand today. matter, but under the auspices of the new This is a move about substance. A move owners at London Irish, the Club is set fair that works for all the strata at this wonderful, So, to the housekeeping. The new 63-acre to navigate the choppy commercial waters unique rugby club. Our inclusive quality is site is four times the size of the current of the coming seasons. one of our strongest suits, London Irish is training facility and will feature 17 pitches, stronger together, and no matter the five full-size pitches, one of which will have London Irish Executive Chairman, David perceptual distance we travel in leaving an artificial 4G surface, and 12 junior Fitzgerald has said, "This is an exciting The Avenue today, it's not far to go for such pitches. The clubhouse will be state-of-the time for the Club and it is gratifying that a leap in standards for all concerned. art and will include all the elite equipment England Rugby 2015 have recognised what required for a professional rugby team to will be an outstanding facility.

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oming off the back of a fantastic Dorking, having already rolled over Esher's effort at Sevens and the City the Amateur side earlier in the tournament, Cweekend before, Esher put in a great went in to the game having won every showing to retain the Surrey Sevens Cup. match as well.

The Golden Lions were hit by several It was all one way traffic in the final as the injuries throughout the day but rallied Golden Lions stormed home 52-7, letting together to trounce former winners, in one solitary Dorking try. The home team Dorking. lifted the trophy for the second year and the Surrey Sevens looks to be a tournament Having progressed out of the group stages this young side will dominate for years to with convincing wins against Bank of come. England, Kew Invitationals and Weybridge Vandals, Esher went on to smash Reiga- It was a great day all round, see a selection tions in their Semi-Final, putting them in of photos below and visit the Golden Lions prime position to retain the cup. sponsor Trinidad & Tobago. 29 StreathamStreatham – CCroydonroydon RRFCFC Hosts a Successful Schools & Club Sevens

Surrrey Rugby CRC Chris Spedding put together a fantastic school to clubs 7s event for U15’s which took place at Streatham-Croydon RFC on the afternoons of 11th and 15th June. On the Wednes- day it was a schools event featuring South London Emerging Schools. At the end of the event a ‘Schools Barbarians’ side was selected to play in the Sunday tournament (15th) and featured local clubs U15 sides…..as well as inviting all the other school participants to come along to the event as well.

The objective was to transition as many youngsters as possible from School to Club rugby by making introductions etc on the Sunday to their local clubs.

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Old Emanuel down to 9 players in pool of 5 win semi final and final of Surrey 7s Bowl 30 A Great Surrey finals day!

Dorking celebrate winning the Surrey Cup in style.

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Old Wimbledonians jubilant side after their narrow victory over, Old Walcountians.

Keith Heal, President of Surrey presents the award to the winning Old Guildfordians Captain. 32

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Surrey Junior Awards- George Merrick, Harlequins, England Under 20 and former Mitcham lock forward presents an award to one of the lucky winners.

Surrey Junior Awards - George Merrick, presents two awards to two delighted young ladies winners. 33 Another successful Surrey Senior Awards & Dinner Evening at Twickenham

Surrey Senior Awards - A delighted Chobham RFC receive a Club Development Award from Surrey President, Keith Heal.

Surrey Senior Awards - President Keith Heal presents two very happy ladies winners with their awards. 34

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very two or three years there are covering Club Development issues and As everything revolved round the playing of enough pressing club development three covering Game Development topics, rugby in Surrey during 2014-15, the Eissues to warrant organising a Surrey as well as a keynote address from Andy turnout was a significant success in itself. Clubs Conference. This year, pre RWC2015 Coslett of RWC2015 and Simon Winman of was an ideal opportunity. the RFU. It’s hard to comment on the feedback as the Office only received two (complimentary) The venue was an obvious choice - HQ, All in all there were 140 people attending replies to the form that was sent to , the Elgar suite and the conference, from 35 different clubs, participants. So we have to assume that no Brunel rooms in the South Stand, giving Surrey Rugby and the RFU. The networking news is good news. There will be another delegates an opportunity to see and sample possibilities of the event were as important conference, probably with a similar format, the inside of this magnificent facility. as the information distribution and when there are enough rugby issues to discussions that went on. demand that it happens again. Twickenham Experience Ltd run the hospitality side of the stadium, and their catering is first rate. The timing – out of season, with an early start and a lunchtime finish seemed to be a popular choice. We put on six parallel themes, three

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arry Jones, James Peters, Rob club which goes above and beyond to Sutton and Epsom was commended for the Peart-Smith, Annette Thompson & support the Youth Games and Sutton and infrastructure put into place to allow so GSam Phillips all attended the Surrey Epsom demonstrated this via the growth of many girls to take up rugby. Youth Games Awards Ceremony along with the Youth Girls Section at the club, which the Youth Girls Tag Team on Wednesday has seen the club generate around 15 girls 16th July 2014. The awards were held at following the 2013 Surrey Youth the Epsom Playhouse to celebrate the Games. After the 2014 Games, achievements of all of the Epsom & Ewell this number has risen to well participants in this years Surrey Youth over 30 with many more looking Games. This year the girls achieved a to join in September. Garry Bronze Medal following 12 Wednesday Jones was commended for the night training sessions on the Cabbage outstanding managerial role he Patch at Rugby Lane. played in the Surrey Youth Games Squad (which consisted Sutton and Epsom RFC was awarded the of 2 teams, Epsom and Ewell Charlie Steer Shield for the Most Supportive were one of only two boroughs Club. This award recognises a community to achieve such a number). KyleKyle MMcInerneycInerney RRIPIP

t is with the most enormous sadness that we The whole Old Ruts family will want to have to announce that Old Ruts and Rutlish send their condolences to Carol, Ricky, ISchool Under 16 Kyle died in hospital Albert and all the family and friends of yesterday following a rugby training session. Kyle at this very difficult time.

Kyle came to rugby late but in his own The Club will of course mark Kyle’s passing quiet way worked really hard to establish in an appropriate way and will let everyone himself as first choice prop this season for know about that. the U16’s at Club and School and he will be sorely missed both on and off the field Mike Stallard by his fellow players and coaches. Chair, Youth Rugby, Old Ruts PHOTO CongratulationsCongratulations ttoo DDulwichulwich SSchoolchool

uge congratulations to Dulwich School Dulwich - with 22 boys lucky enough to take testament to all the players’ hard work for winning the Nat West Schools Cup the field - played outstandingly well. All the and passion for the game.’ The final score Hat Twickenham for an amazing three team members joined the College in Years proved to be the second highest in a years on the trot… This year Dulwich beat 3, 7 or 9 and have trained under the Schools Cup final since 1993 and this Warwick convincingly by 53pts to 5pts. expertise of the College's coaches. Master momentous occasion was celebrated in In Charge of Rugby, Sam Howard, remarked: fine and gracious spirit by players and On Saturday Dulwich College won their ‘This really is a fantastic achievement and is spectators alike. third Schools Cup in succession, beating Warwick 53-5.

‘Back to back to back’ was the chant from supporters after the semi-final against RGS High Wycombe and it was to be proved right at Twickenham before an excited and appreciative crowd of boys, staff, parents, OAs and Dulwich friends.

The game saw inspiring leadership from Felix Maddison, a hat-trick from Anthony Nzegwu, at least three of the eight scores being created by School Captain Ali Neden and three players - Josh Ibunaokpe, Joe Charnley and John Winter - all collected their third winners’ medals. 36 RUGBYRUGBY FFORCEORCE

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eith Heal, President, presented successful club management in the future. so we were able to have a lot of input into awards to fifteen rugby leaders from Listed below are some of the comments what was covered which helped hugely. Kacross Surrey who recently completed received from the graduates: the RFU Leadership Academy. It was a great chance to see how different I really enjoyed the RFU Leadership all of the clubs are but also to realise that Awards were presented on 4th June 2014 Academy. It was an excellent mix of club, they all face mostly the same issues and at Twickenham Stadium where candidate’s management and personal skill develop- that sharing experiences can therefore be achievements were recognised followed by ment. Another enjoyable aspect was the enormously beneficial. a celebratory three-course dinner. networking opportunity with other clubs and learning from their experiences. The RFU Leadership Academy, sponsored Fantastically organised, a high standard of Everyone was most grateful to the mentors by MARSH, the official insurance broker to presenters and overall, I’m really pleased I for helping to facilitate a great shared the RFU, has existed since 2005. The took the course. learning experience and to Alex Thompson Academy helps identify the next generation from the RFU who did a terrific job in of rugby leaders and provides high quality The course was a great opportunity to learn organising the Academy. training aimed at developing their skills from other clubs in the area and the RFU and confidence. Networking opportunities but having left behind the rivalries and Further information about the RFU allow delegates to share common experi- politics. Leadership Academy is available from Alex ences and solve issues. Thompson, RFU Club Management & The course had some great core content Governance Manager, Invited to the celebration were John and the rest of it was not at all prescriptive [email protected] Douglas, Trevor Sokell and Malcolm Caird who freely gave their time and expertise to act as Surrey RFU mentors. After specialist training, they supported the candidates throughout the programme.

The Surrey RFU Leadership Academy graduates honoured were: Steve Adam & Julie Craig (Richmond), Richard Cotgrove (Battersea Ironsides), Harry Rodd (Old Walcountians), David McGuigan (Old Reigatian), Tom Beresford (Reigate), Gordon May (Old Emanuael), Owen Jones (Streatham & Croydon), Jack Smale, Teresa Bennett & Stuart Turner (Egham Hollowegians), Lian Cranford (Chobham), Kevin Coyle (London Irish), Kate Gulliver & Fabrizio Maffi (Weybridge Vandals).

The general consensus among the gradu- ates was that the Academy was a very worthwhile initiative which will help secure the necessary skills and knowledge for

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ongratulations to Fred Batchelor who teacher and 1st XV coach, as a Chief we have lost as our Discipline Examiner, as a Surrey Youth manager, age C Secretary after many years, as he has group selector and time on the English gone on to greater things as ESRFU Schools RFU committee. He’s fitted that (England Schols RFU) representative on round being a father, grandfather, and the RFU Council. charitable work building orphanages in Romania and elsewhere. Fred has been a Surrey Rugby stalwart for many years, and was also recently our He is a classic example of the wisdom of esteemed President for two years. His giving an important job to a busy man! SURREY RUGBY career spans time in schools as a History Well done to you Fred. 38 TouringTouring VVandalsandals VetsVets contribute to the growth of rugby in Cuba

eybridge Vandals RFC undertook a to their pupils and that one day, Cuba go Development Group, which is working with veterans tour to Cuba in Spring on to produce an international star.” the Cuban sports ministry to establish a W2014, continuing a touring tradition national rugby federation. This is a key that started back in 1990. As well as This was a view that was echoed by Chukin stepping stone in the journey towards playing two games, the tourists took time Chao, the president of the Indios Caribe Cuba’s recognition as an IRB member. out to visit a Cuban school and provide club who had been instrumental in them with some gifts to assist them with arranging the school visit. He was a long Fabrizio Maffi, Weybridge Vandals RFC’s their education and promote their ongoing standing member of Cuba’s first club, Mini and Junior Chair, summed up the participation in rugby. which was established back in 1992. The feelings of the touring party: “It was a Indios Caribe have come a long way since poignant experience to see the reaction of 38 players representing the Surrey based hosting their first match against a touring the children and there teachers when we club, made the journey to Cuba, where they team from the Cayman Islands in 1993 arrived and throughout our visit. The played against Havana based Indios Caribe. and now have a full range of teams from facilities at their school were very basic and The two match series was held at the minis through to vets. it is hoped that our gifts to fellow members Ciudad Deportiva on the outskirts of of the ‘rugby family’ will make a real Havana. The UK ambassador to Cuba, Tim Chukin is also the head of the Cuban Rugby difference to them and their education.” Cole dropped in to see the first game which was won by the local team 31-22. The Vandels in action in return fixture 4 days later saw the Vandals team revert to a forward dominated game their second match and level the series.

As well as providing their opponents with various bags of kit, the tourists made a trip out into the countryside to visit one of the handful of rugby playing primary schools on the island, Los Mártires de Tarará. After watching the tag rugby and gymnastic displays put on by the children a signifi- cant amount of stationery and playing kit was handed over to the teachers to distribute to the school children.

The tour leader, Terry Berry commented "Through the generosity of our tourists and sponsors, we have been able to make a significant contribution to the school. It is hoped that they will continue to offer rugby

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Recently he always kept the web site If it was not for Derek’s dedication, the scores recorded as up-to-date as is Surrey Leagues would never have been humanly possible. Derek has always been anywhere nearly as successful as they have very professional in his dealings with the been. Despite many changes in the various team managers. Management of Surrey Youth Rugby, Derek has remained the rock on which everything During this time he was spending a great has stood. deal of his career under the sea, working on the development and testing of the Everyone who has had dealings with him latest class submarine. over the years will miss Derek terribly. Many While running the Surrey Leagues, he clubs have expressed their appreciation now SURREY RUGBY www.surreyrugby.com Surrey Rugby Thanks all of our sponsors for their support

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