Three home games on Saturday!!

Men:

1st team - Won 13-22

2nd team - Won (walkover)

3rd team - Won 0-50

4th team - Won 10-22

Women:

No games

Youth:

Under 13's - Drew 7-7

Don't forget that this Friday we have a quiz night at the club. Teams of 6 and just £2 per person. If you need any more information on the quiz night then please email: healy.martin@gmail.com

ONECLUB

Men:

1st team - Lost 34-14 against Amersham

2nd team - Won 75-12 against Southend

3rd team - Won (awarded a walkover)

4th team - Won 10-22 against Romford

Women:

1st team - No game (frozen pitch)

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Under 15's - Won 29-7 against Dartford

Under 13's - Won 50-0 against Wanstead

ONECLUB

Hi all,

I hope you all had a great Christmas and a good new year.

This weekend at the club is a very busy one, on Saturday (9th) we have all 4 senior men's teams at home!! The 1st team kick-off at 15:00pm and the other teams at 14:30pm. Please come along and cheer the teams on!!

On Sunday (10th) we have 4 youth games at home kicking off from 10:30am onwards followed by the ladies team (The T-Birds) at home with a 14:30pm kick-off against Richmond. We also have a VP lunch on Sunday before the ladies game.

As you can see, we have a full weekend of rugby at the club! It would be great to see as many faces as possible over the weekend and we look forward to seeing you.

ONECLUB

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team - Won 16-15 against CS rugby

2nd team - Won (received a walkover)

3rd team - Won (received a walkover)

4th team - Lost 35-17 to Witham 1st team

Women:

1st team - Won 10-24 against Henley

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Colts - Lost 24-15 against Westcliff

Under 15s - Won 24-12 against Westcliff

ONECLUB

Men:

1st team - Lost 39-5 away to North Walsham

2nd team - Won (was awarded a walkover as Westcliff couldn't field a side)

3rd team - Won 5-24 against Chingford

4th team - Lost 17-19 against Chelmsford

Women:

No games

Youth:

Colts - Lost 7-10 against Richmond in the national cup

ONECLUB!

Men:

1st team - Won 18-22 at Luton

2nd team - No game

3rd team - No game

4th team - No game

Women:

1st team - Won 44-0 against Hove

2nd team - No game

Youth:

colts - Lost 15-24 against Brentwood

Under 16s - Lost 15-34 against Stanford

Under 15s - Won 27-0 against Rochford

ONECLUB!

Men:

1st team - Won 31-18 against Chingford

2nd team - No game

3rd team - Won 17-72 against Thames

4th team - Lost 57-7 against Epping upper Clapton

Women:

No games

Youth:

Under 15s - Lost 19-7 against Romford

ONECLUB!

Men:

1st team - Chingford Home with a 3pm kick-off

2nd team - No game

3rd team - Thames Away

4th team - Epping Upper Clapton Away

Women:

1st team - No game

2nd team - No game

Please keep supporting the club! It makes such a difference to the teams that are on the field.

ONECLUB!

Men:

1st team - Won 5-25

2nd team - Won 0-29

3rd team - Won 29-5

4th team - Won 24-17

Women:

No games

Youth:

Under 15s - Won 36-5

A massive thanks to all the supporters that watched the games over the weekend! It really does make a big difference to the teams!!

Don't forget that Simon Shaw is at the club tomorrow night coaching our under 16s and academy boys. He is also holding a Q&A session after in the clubhouse, all are welcome!!

ONECLUB!

Dear members,

Next Tuesday (17th Nov) the club are very lucky to have Simon Shaw (Ex England, Wasps and Lions player) coming to the club to coach our under 16s and academy players. The reason for this fantastic opportunity is due to Dean Bennett (under 16s coach) winning the QEB coach of the year award last season!  

Everyone is invited to come along and watch the training session that will start at 7pm. After the session there will be a Q and A opportunity in the clubhouse so ALL players, coaches and supporters are welcome of ALL age groups! Let's make this a big night for the club and show Simon what Thurrock is all about! The kitchen will also be opened by Jeff Cave so food will be available on the night.

We look forward to seeing you all at the club next week and over the weekend!

This weekend fixtures:

1st team - Away to Barking RFC with a 15:00pm Kick-off

2nd team - Away to Basildon RFC

3rd team - Home to Runwell RFC

4th team - Home to May and Baker RFC

ONECLUB!   

Men:

1st team - Won 40-0

2nd team - Lost 19-8

3rd team - Won 5-27

4th team - Won 69-0

Women:

1st team - Won 63-14

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Colts - Won 0-38 at Rochford

Under 16s - Lost 19-29 against Basildon

Under 15s - Won 22-10 against Eton Manor

Under 13s - Won 7-20 against Chelmsford

ONECLUB

Saturday

Men:

1st team - Letchworth H 15:00pm kick-off

2nd team - South Woodham Ferrers A

3rd team - Ongar A

4th team - Rochford H

Sunday

Women:

1st team - Cheltenham H 14:00pm kick-off

2nd team - No game

On Saturday the club will be having a 2 minutes silence for remembrance, we also have Jeff Cave's son playing the last post before the game.  

ONECLUB

Men:

No games this week for all senior sides.

Women:

1st team - Won 5-17 at Wasps

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Mixed colts - Won 31-0 against Saffron Walden

Under 16s - Won 12-45 away to Upminster

ONECLUB

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help in any way then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

Dean

This week we have a full programme of senior fixtures, please try and support our teams and why not then stay/come back for the world cup semi final that will be showing at the club!!

Men:

1st team - Brentwood A with a 13:00pm kick-off

2nd team - Southend A

3rd team - Maldon H

4th team - Romford H

Women:

1st team - Richmond A with a 14:30pm kick-off

2nd team - Cup game H

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help in any way then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

ONECLUB!

Dean

Men:

1st team - No game

2nd team - Lost 0-38 at home to Eton Manor

3rd team - No game

4th team - No game

Women:

1st team - Won 41-7 at home to Henley

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Colts (18s) - Won 5-42 at Burnham

Under 15s - Won 24-10 at home to Romford  

A massive thanks to everyone that supported all of our teams this week and to the people that make these games happen!! The ground staff, coaches, supporters, managers, sponsors, kitchen staff, bar staff, referees and players....Thank you!!

ONECLUB!

Dean  

On Tuesday the 27th October we have a company coming down to the club to take impressions for gum shields. These gum shields will cost £25 on the night BUT you must book first by texting/calling club captain Reece Durrance on: 07961054923.

All players over the age of 12 can get these shields for this great price!!

This week

This week the only game taking place on Saturday is our second team who take on Eton Manor at home with a 2pm kick-off.

The T-Birds are at home this Sunday against Henley and kick-off at 14:30pm.

Last Sunday our under 14's had a great result beating Wanstead 17 - 25. Congratulations to the team and management.

ONECLUB

Dean

Men:

1st team - Lost 34-42 to Old Priorians

2nd team - No Game

3rd team - No Game

4th team - No Game

Ladies:

1st team - Won 7-29 against Hove

2nd team - No Game

Youth:

Colts - Won 27-17 against Old Fulerians

Under 15s - Won 7-28 against Eton Manor

The club would like to thank you for the support at the weekend of all our matches. It's great to have positive support on the side-line, if someone is being negative then please remind them that we stick together at this club and all teams need positive support even when their backs are against the wall.

ONECLUB!

Dean  

Men:

1st team - Home against Old Priorians with a 14:00pm kick-off

2nd team - No game

3rd team - No game

4th team - No game

Women:

1st team - away to Hove with a 14:00pm kick-off

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Under 18/17s - Home against Fullerians with a 11:30am kick-off

Our food cabin will be open outside so come along for some lunch!! Our bar will also be showing the world cup games so why not stay after you cheer the 1st team on!!!!

ONECLUB

Dean

Roy's funeral will be held on

Tuesday 27th October at 12.30 in Chelmsford Crematorium

This will be followed by a church service at 1.30 in the United Reform Church in Billericay.

Then a wake will be held in the church hall.

Everyone is welcome.

Please let Mrs Owls know if you are intending to attend (for lifts & catering)

Men:

1st team - Won 17-36 away at Ruislip

2nd team - Lost 5-29 away at Rochford

3rd team - Won 8-17 away at Ilford

4th team - Won 12-10 against Peg/Palmerians  

Ladies:

1st team - No game

2nd team - Won 22-5

Youth:

Under 15's - Won 22-45 away at Epping Upper Clapton

Thanks again for the wonderful support of all our teams this week!! Please keep supporting Thurrock, it makes such a difference.

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help in anyway then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

ONECLUB!

Dean

Further to yesterdays update: Our under 13s won 38-0 against Eton Manor in the Essex cup.

This week

Men:

1st team - away at Ruislip with a 2pm kick-off

2nd team - away at Rochford

3rd team - away at Ilford

4th team - at home V Southend

Women:

1st team - No game

2nd team - at Home

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season, if you can help in any way then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

ONECLUB

Dean

The club is sad to announce the death of ROY KENT a long standing member of TRFC. He played in the 1st XV in the 50s and other sides in the 60s. His scrum cap was donated to the club.
He was still a TRFC man at heart and enjoyed attending the VP lunches, right up to last season.
His party piece was "The Muffin Man" which could empty any club in seconds. He was infamous!

His funeral to be announced.

Men:

1st team - Won 20-17 against Amersham

2nd team - Won 12-36 against Eton Manor

3rd team - Won 69-7 against Upminster

4th team - Lost 24-17 against Basildon

Women:

1st team - Bristol cried off

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Colts - lost 29/26 against Dartfordians

Under 14s - Won 62-0 against Basildon

Please remember to email your teams results over to me Sunday night/Monday morning if you want them on this update.

The support at the club over the weekend was fantastic, please keep this up!! It really does help.

ONECLUB!

Dean   

Men:

1st team - at home against Amersham with a 2pm kick-off

2nd team - away at Eton Manor with a 2pm kick-off

3rd team - at home against Upminster with a 3pm kick-off

4th team - away at Basildon with a 3pm kick-off

Women:

1st team - at home against Bristol with a 3pm kick-off

2nd team - No game

As usual our food cabin will be open on Saturday. So why not bring the family down for some lunch and then cheer the teams on.

The club will be showing the rugby this weekend. Come and watch England V Wales on the big screen after the home games on Saturday, the England game kicks-off at 8pm.

ONECLUB

Dean  

Men:

1st team - won 20-36 away to Chelmsford

2nd team - drew 10-10 away to East London

3rd team - won 17-39 away to Burham

4th team - no game

Women:

1st team - lost 17-15 away to Cheltenham

2n team - no game

This Sunday (27th) we have a VP lunch before the T-Birds game against Bristol. Its just £25 for a four course meal. To book please email: mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk sit down will be 12.30pm.

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

ONECLUB

Dean

This week we have the rugby world cup showing at the club all weekend!!

Men:

1st team - are away to Chelmsford RFC 

2nd team - are away to East London RFC

3rd team - are away to Burham RFC

4th team - did have a game against Writtle RFC but they cancelled

Women:

1st team - are away to Cheltenham

2nd team - No game

Please remember that if you want your sides team update or fixtures announced on here each week then please send them to: dor@thurrockrfc.com

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help in anyway then please email on the above address.

ONECLUB

Dean

Men:

1st team - won 53-36 against Tring at home

2nd team - lost against Southend away

3rd team - won 10-39 against Harlow away

4th team - no game

Women:

1st team - won 77-0 against Wasps at home 

2nd team - no game

Youth:

Colts - won 5-48 against Harlow away (If you want to play for the colts you need to be registered and/or signed off)

Under 16s - drew 10-10 with Maldon at home  

Under 15s - Won against Robert Clack school at home (curtain raiser for the 1st team game)

This weekend was fantastic at the club. The VP lunch was well attended and the feedback on the food was brilliant. The curtain raiser before the men's game was a great start to the day with the under 15s beating Robert Clack School. The support at home was outstanding and the players would like to thank everyone that came along!! Please keep coming back.

After this round of results both our men and ladies sit top of their leagues, lets hope we can continue the form!!  

The club are still looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help in any way then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

ONECLUB

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC 

Dear members,

We have a very busy weekend ahead. On Saturday our first team are at home against Tring, we also have a VP lunch and a curtain raiser before the game starts. Our 2nd team travel to Southend for their first game of the season and our 3rd team are away to Harlow. Our 4th team start their season next week.

On Sunday the club has three youth fixtures at home (11am kick-off) followed by the T-Birds against Wasps (14:45pm kick-off).

Please try and get down the club and cheer the teams on! The players of all sides really do appreciate it.

Remember that membership is now due!! 

ONECLUB

Dean  

Men

1st team - Won 12-20 away to Harrow

2nd team - No game

3rd team - No game

4th team - No game

Women

1st team - Won 34-7 to home against Saracens

2nd team - No game

Youth

Colts - Won 27-25 at home to Westcliff

Under 15s - Lost 29-17 away to Westcliff

The week ahead

On Saturday the first team are at home against Tring in the first league game of the season. We also have a curtain raiser being played by one of our youth sides and have the first VP lunch of the season. Our 2nd team will travel to Southend for there first game of the season.

On Sunday the T-Birds are at home against Wasps with a 14:45pm kick-off.

The support both home and away was fantastic this week and all the players would like to thank the people who cheered them on. Please continue to support your club!!

As always the club are looking for sponsorship for this season. If you can help in anyway then please email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

ONECLUB!

Dean

Sept 12th , first home league game v Tring RFC.

We have a new chef, John Cowman, so let's make this lunch a good one.

Please book your seats as soon as possible, preferably by next weekend, to give John a flying start.

£25 a head for a 4 course meal with wine and agreeable company! (includes programme and raffle ticket)

PS Don't forget tomorrow's friendly against National 3 side Westcombe Park at home. KO 3 p.m. Support your club

Peter's funeral will be on Monday Sept. 7th at Pitsea Crematorium at 12 noon.

Afterwards at Orsett Golf Club.

Flowers and/or donations to Elizabeth Fry Ward, Basildon Hospital through West and Co Funeral Directors. 

Sadly I have to mark the death of Pete.  He has been a member of TRFC since the early 1970s.

His funeral is yet to be announced.

TRFC sends condolences to Marilyn and his family.

Pre-season training is well underway and new, old, and existing players are welcome. The men's senior sessions take place on a Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30pm and are also open to 17 year old players.

The women's section train on Wednesday nights from 7.30pm and all players over the age of 18 are welcome.  

We cater for all abilities at the club from elite players to social players, so come along and join in the hard work!!

Dean     

For the second year in a row Thurrock men won the Essex Charity 7s tournament which was held at Romford rugby club. Thurrock were in a tough pool for the first round of games but came trough as group winners after defeating Maldon 45-5, Eton Manor 26-0 and Harpenden 26-19. Thurrock then moved into the semi final were they met a strong London Lithuania team but they came out on top with a 19-0 victory. Moving into the final and with two players now injured it looked like a very tall order for the very young team. They would be facing the undefeated Westcliff side that looked very well drilled.The game started with Thurrock on fire running in tries from there own half, at half time the score was 21-0 in Thurrock's favour and coach David Mobbs-Smith asked for the same intensity in the second half. After some fantastic defensive work Thurrock were too strong for the Westcliff side and came out 47-5 winners in the final. This was a very young and exiting group of players and this again showed that Thurrock have some very useful players coming through the system. Captain James Flavin lead from the front all day and guided his side to the trophy and qualification to the Allianz park finals. Thurrock will now be playing at Saracens home ground (Allianz park) on the 8th August were they will be playing the winners of other tournaments from around the country. At the next stage the Thurrock men have the chance of winning £1000 prize money but will be playing some very strong teams. The Thurrock team would like to thank the supporters for turning out and cheering them on all day! The '8th' man really did help them lift this trophy!

Regards

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC    

Tomorrow is our last session of 'Tag Tuesday' for this season! This has been a fantastic programme that has seen over 150 boys, girls, women and men taking part in a FUN tournament that is designed for the whole club/family. We will be holding a BBQ after tomorrows session and this is for the whole family!! It will cost you just £1.50 for a burger or hot dog, please order your food when you arrive and it will be ready for when you have finished! This really is for the whole family so bring sisters, brothers, mums, dads, granddads and nans!!!!!!

A massive thank you to David Harries for organising and running this event and for all the referees that have helped him. It has been great to see so many teams/players getting involved and we will be running this event again next season.

Regards

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Tomorrow (Saturday) our men's senior team are playing in the Essex 7s at Romford RFC. The first games start at 11am. We won this tournament last season and we are hoping for a good run this year!

Come along and cheer the men on!

#ONECLUB  

Next Tuesday will see the last session of our 'Tag Tuesday' and we will be celebrating with a BBQ. John Cowman will be running the BBQ and he will be charging just £1.50 for a burger or hot dog!! It would be great if everyone can stay behind after for some food and drink and please feel free to bring family members.

This season has been a fantastic programme with over 150 boys, girls, men and women taking part each week. This event embraces our 'ONECLUB' motto and will be continued for years to come! A massive thank you to Dave Harries for again running this event and devoting his time to the club.

We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday (23/06/2015).

ONECLUB

Regards 

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Dear members,

We would like to invite you to our 'coffee with the coaches' night on the 16th July. It will be from 6.30pm - 7.30pm. We started this last season and it was a success, it gives members the chance to question the DOR, youth DOR and coaches on anything rugby related. This year will be slightly different, we will be in the small bar and the coaches can answer any questions directly (one to one) rather than just sitting behind a table. So feel free to come along anytime between 6.30pm - 7.30pm and have a chat, give us your views, ask questions and give us ideas on how to improve things at the club!     

We look forward to seeing you on the 16th July.

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Thurrock RFC are very pleased to announce that one of our youth coaches has won the ‘QBE my coach competition’. This is a national award and is only awarded to four people in the country. Dean Bennett who is the under 15’s coach at Thurrock RFC won the award for his efforts and time dedication to the club. Dean was nominated by Dave Graham and Chris Sullivan at the club for his unbelievable commitment and drive to succeed.

His, and his reflected, "Enthusiasm" has helped gel his team, coaches, parents and administrators into a unit which will achieve.

Like so many Youth Coaches he came into that side of the game because of his son, a boy who, by merit, is now included within Thurrock Rugby Football Club Youth Academy, a group comprising of any invited boy between the age of 13 and 17 years of age.

At the start of season 2013 / 14 Dean, for no reason of his own making, found himself with a core of 8 - 10 players and a commitment to Essex Youth League rugby.

He ran a good Pre-season regime whilst also watching and listening to other coaches to widen his own knowledge, a trait he fully utilised constantly. Why re-invent the wheel? He completed requisite training modules but was still having no greater attendance at his twice weekly sessions.  

As the season kicked off Dean realised he would be unable to fulfil his League responsibilities so appropriate authorities were informed.

This left him with two thirds of a team to play any developmental fixtures his administrator could arrange. They managed one meaningful game all season!!

A lesser coach would perhaps have retired to 'pipe and slippers' but the ex-Royal Engineer went from "failure to failure" maintaining the respect of his core of players and adding, gradually, to it by press adverts; word of mouth; coercion or any other tool which worked.

By the start of season 2014 / 15 he and his team had doubled his squad numbers for TRFC U15 Youth!! They’re - entered the League in the lowest Division.

At the time of this submission they lie second in their Division and considering all permutations could finish anywhere in the top three by close of season.

As part of their QBE Coaching Club programme, QBE Insurance will provide Dean with a free place on an RFU Level 2 coaching course for him to further his coaching skills. Dean and his team will also receive a visit from a legendary rugby personality to Thurrock rugby club who will take a coaching session alongside Dean at the club.  

Dean

Congratulations from everyone at Thurrock Rugby Club on your well earned reward. 

It proves that perseverance and enthusiasm bring their own rewards. 

I'm positive the whole squad, including parents, are proud of your achievement.

Again well done and thanks.

Brian "Biffo" Howells

President TRFC

Last week we saw over 150 boys, girls, women and men take part in the 2nd week of our 'touch Tuesday's'. This is a fantastic programme that we run every year and anyone above the age of 7 is invited. Lets see if we can beat 150 people tonight!!

This programme runs for 6 weeks and this year we will be holding an 'end of touch BBQ' on the last session. Everyone is invited to stay behind after and enjoy some food and drink.

A massive thank you to Dave Harries who is running this event and to the referees that are giving there time up.

ONECLUB!

Dean

Thurrock RFC are looking for rooms to rent in the local area. We will be having some players arriving around August/September time and it will be for a period of 6 months. We have men and women arriving and help is needed to put them up. We can discus rates once we have people/rooms lined up.

These players are on an international rugby programme, we don't have any problems with them and if we did they would be removed straight away. They are checked on by the South African union and weekly updates are sent about them. These players are professional rugby players with a professional attitude.

Even if you don't have a spare room you may know someone that does! Or someone that has a house/flat to rent?? Please email me on: dor@thurrockrfc.com if you can help or call/text me on: 07543537230

Regards

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Thurrock RFC are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable 2nd team (men) manager/coach/player coach for this coming season. This role will be about developing players while playing the same systems as the first team. You will have very close links to the 1st team squad and will work alongside the coaching/management setup.

This is a voluntary based role and you would be expected to attend training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday as well as match days (Saturday's). You will have the day to day running of the team and will also be present at selection meetings where both the 1st team and 2nd team will be selected each week. This role would be ideal for someone that has good people skills and management qualities. In the past this role has be held by managers, coaches and player-coaches so is open to anyone that feels they are up for the challenge.  

If you are interested in this role or know someone that is then please email me at: dor@thurrockrfc.com  

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Hi all,

The grounds staff have now fertilized our pitches. Please keep off pitch 1 altogether and please ask for permission to use any other pitches.

It's your club so look after it!

ONECLUB!

Thank you.

Our very popular 'Tag Tuesday's' will be running again this summer!! Dave Harries will be coordinating the fun tournament again this season. The tournament will start on Tuesday 19th May and run for 6 weeks. The time each week will be 18:15pm-19:30pm. Each side will need to consist of 7 players and you will need a team name. Please remember that these sessions are for ALL ages and any sex!! Boys, Girls, Women and Men can all play in mixed sides or same sex sides. You don't need any experience of rugby as its 'JUST FOR FUN'.

Please send your team names to Dave via his email address:  davidharries1123@gmail.com  

Come and join in the fun!!

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team - lost 21-24

Youth:

U12's - won the eton manor festival for the second year on the trot beating Brentwood 3-1 in the final, a great win going into sunday's Essex cup which they currently hold! Well done all involved!

This weeks club thank you

As the season comes to a close we would like to thank everyone that is involved with our great club. If you play a small part or a big part at the club we really do appreciate it. Without you ALL we wouldn't be the club we are! So thanks to the: players, coaches, managers, supporters, sponsors, bar staff, food staff, committee, ground staff, medical staff, parents, cleaners, fixture sec, referees ect ect ect!! You are all amazing!

Dinner and dance

Please don't forget that mark burrows needs numbers and payment by this Saturday (25th). This is a night not to be missed! To contact mark please call: 07841385911

ONECLUB!

Our fantastic dinner and dance is just over two weeks away (3rd May). Mark Borrows needs final numbers/payments by Saturday 25th April. Please contact Mark on: 07841385911.

This is always a great night. This year we are at the club in a fantastic marquee! We have a 4 course meal, live band, disco and awards to be given out. Tickets are just £50 per person and this is a great deal!

Come along and have a lovely meal, a few drinks, celebrate the season and dance the night away.  

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team - lost 51-17

2nd team - no game (season finished)

3rd team - Won the final 26-24 and have been promoted! Well done all involved!

4th team - Lost the final 13-7 but finished as runners up in the league! Congratulations on a great season!

Ladies:

No games

Youth:

 Under 15s lost 22-30 against a team from a higher division! Good work lads.

Dinner and dance: Please don't forget to book your dinner and dance tickets. Please see Mark Burroughs at the club or call him on: 07841385911

This Weeks club thank you

This weeks thank you is to all the sponsors at the club and to the people who raise the funds! Without you this club wouldn't function and we all very much appreciate the time, effort and funds you all put into the club. THANK YOU!

ONECLUB!

Dean  

Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground
Fairmile Lane
Cobham
Surrey KT11 2BU
Tel: 01932 864441

Click here for Street Maps

After turning into Fairmile Lane from the Portsmouth Road, (A3 Northbound from M25) the club entrance is the first turning on the right.

Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground
Fairmile Lane
Cobham
Surrey KT11 2BU
Tel: 01932 864441

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After turning into Fairmile Lane from the Portsmouth Road, (A3 Northbound from M25) the club entrance is the first turning on the right.

Thurrock RFC are very proud to announce that 5 of our youth players have been offered places at Oakland's rugby academy. This is a fantastic achievement for the players/coaches and we wish them all luck!

This yet again shows what great talent we have coming through our club.

ONECLUB!

Dean  

We have a massive Saturday at the club this week (28th). The 1st team are at home in the league against Woodford with a 3pm kick-off. The 3rd team have there semi final league game at home to Basildon and the 4th team are also at home in there semi final league game against Rochford!!

Get down the club and cheer the teams on.

Food and drink will be available all day!!

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC 

Men:

1st team - lost to Colchester

2nd team - no game

3rd team - no game

4th team - won 21-14 and are now at home on Saturday in the league semi final. All support needed!!

Women:

1st team - no game

2nd team - no game

This weeks club thank you

This weeks thank you goes to all the volunteer coaches/managers. We all know that this takes a lot of time/commitment and this club would not run without you. You all produce future stars and develop players as best you can. Thank you from all at TRFC.

T-Birds play-off game

The play-off game is THIS SUNDAY. If you would like to book a seat on the supporters coach please email Jeff on: jeffselway@blueyonder.co.uk by Tuesday night!! Seats cost just £10 and the girls really need your support.

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Book your places for the last lunch of the season.

12.30 for 1 p.m. sit down.

5 courses, £25 a head (includes wine on the table, raffle ticket and programme)

Contact mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk

On Saturday the 4th team have a very important home game against Rochford with a 3pm kick-off. If the 4ths win this game then they secure a semi final cup place at home! They need your support so please head down to the club and cheer them on.

They have a 'naked chef' theme after the game so you will be guaranteed a good laugh too!

ONECLUB

Dean

Dave Harries has two England V France tickets for this Saturday. If anyone would like them please call/text him on: 07814885539. He will discuss the price with you.

Thanks

Dean

No senior men or women's games this week.

Youth:

Under 14s - lost 31-17

Under 16s - Won 58-3

Under 17s - Won 12-10 in the National cup semi final. The team scored in the last play of the game to secure a place in the final. Try scorers were Chitty and Munchida with one conversion from Watts, Steadman made a try saving tackle late in the second half that would of meant a certain loss!! Congratulations to the boys and coaching staff.

This weeks club thank you

This weeks thank you is to the volunteers that help out in the kitchen every Saturday and Sunday. They serve up some great food and do it for FREE. The clubs foundation is built on people like you and the club would like to say a massive THANK YOU.

T-Birds play-off: Don't forget to book your seats for the T-Birds play-off game on the 29th March (just 2 weeks away). The girls will need everyone's support on the day as they push to get back into the premiership! Seats are just £10 per person. To book please email Jeff: jeffselway@blueyonder.co.uk or Kevin: kevin@mkshipping.co.uk

ONECLUB

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Tonight's Essex cup semi final game is now OFF. Southend pulled out of the fixture.

Thanks

Dean

A big thank you again to the fantastic support of all our senior, youth and minis teams this weekend! Every week we seem to gain more support for all of our sides, please keep this up as it does make a massive difference to all of our players.

Men:

1st team - won 28-22

2nd team - no game

3rd team - won 41-29

4th team - lost 30-3

Women:

1st team - no game

2nd team - no game

If you would like your teams results or any news added to this weekly update then please email me by Sunday night on the below email.

This weeks club thank you:

A big thank you to our wonderful ground staff for ensuring we have a great playing surface at the club. Your work is not unnoticed by anyone and we value the time you put into the club. THANK YOU FROM ALL AT TRFC.

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

This Wednesday (11/03/15) the club are hosting the senior Essex cup semi final between Brentwood and Southend. Kick-Off is at 7.45pm.

The club bar will be open as usual and we will also be selling food on the night. So why not have your dinner at the club and watch some floodlit rugby! Our food is starting to get some fantastic reviews so why not try the yummy treats on offer.

ONECLUB!

Dean   

The T-Bird play-off game is on the 29th March at Cobham RFC. Coaches have been booked for the big day and you can now book your seat. Please contact Jeff or Kevin to book seats on the below numbers. Book fast as seats are already going!! If the women win this game they will gain promotion into the premiership!! They need the whole clubs support on the day.

Jeff Selway: 07964310309

Kevin Hymas: 07973115784

ONECLUB

Dean

The T-Birds play-off venue is at Cobham rugby club. Kick-off time is 15:00pm on the 29th March. Coaches will be going from the club (more details to follow). Address of the ground is below.

Cobham RFC, Fairmile lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2BU

The girls will need the full support of the club so please put this in your diary!!

ONECLUB

Dean 

First of all, the club would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that was involved in the mini festival on Sunday. What a great, well run event! It was fantastic to see so many future stars running about and the standard of rugby was very high at all levels. I would like to say a personal thank you to all the organisers, referees, coaches, players, ground staff, bar staff, food staff, sponsors and supporters. 

This weekends results:

Men

1st team - lost 41-12

2nd team - no game

3rd team - no game

4th team - lost 0-3

Women

1st team - lost 10-40  

Keeping in line with the clubs commitment to bringing youth players into our senior set-up, I thought I would share with you some facts about this weeks 1st team. The 1s ran out on Saturday with an average age of just 23. Thirteen of the match day eighteen were under the age of 25 and this included four 18 year olds. Yes this season has been a tough one but the experience these players are gaining is really going to benefit the club in the long run. Long may this continue and congratulations must go to our youth set-up for producing these players.  

One last thing: Our senior head coach David Mobbs-Smith has been announced as the Sweden National coach for 7s. A huge congratulations to Mobbsy from TRFC, you maybe seeing some blond players next season too ;-)

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC    

Men:

1st team - lost 19-24

2nd team - no game

3rd team - won 70-0

4th team - lost 20-17

Women:

1st team - won 20-10

2nd team - no game

The support from the club was fantastic at the weekend. It was a great day on Saturday and then the crowd on Sunday was amazing. Thank you to everyone that supported on either day (or both)!!

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC  

Sorry to announce the death of Jack Egan, a life member of the club.

He played a big part in the "old" club and was Secretary for many years.

He was a very focused man and was very influential in the lives of other members e.g. Doc Leck, and also in the development of TRFC.

He died peacefully in his sleep last Friday at his home in Oxford.

Funeral arrangements will be posted when known.

12.30 for 1 p.m.  KO 3 p.m. v Luton.

4 course meal including tea/coffee, programme and raffle ticket, and wine on the table.

Good food; good company.

Book your place with Mrs Owls - mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk

Don't forget that the 1st team take on Brentwood in the Essex cup quarter final tonight at home. Kick-off is at 19:45pm.

Please come along and support the team.

Why not bring your £13 with you and book your seat on the T-Birds play-off coach. The girls game is NEXT SUNDAY (22ND FEB). Please give your money to Kev or Jeff at the club.

Thanks

Time to book your seat. 

Sit down 1.p.m. Game v Luton

£25 for 4 courses plus tea/coffee plus wine on the table.

Includes raffle ticket and programme.

Contact Diane/Mrs Owls to book your place.

Men:

1st team - Won 7-31

2nd team - No game

3rd team - Won 24-12

4th team - No game

Ladies:

1st team - No game

2nd team - No game

Youth:

Under 14s - won 59-7

Please remember to send your scores through by Sunday night to get them onto this update.

This Wednesday - The 1st team host Brentwood in the Essex cup quarter final! Kick-Off is at 19:45pm. Please come along and support!! The outside food bar will also be open selling an East London dinner (so no need to have anything to eat before you come down). The bar will also be open for drinks!

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Please see the message below from Jeff Selway:

Men:

1st team - won 17-14

2nd team - lost 27-5

3rd team - won 51-8

4th team - won 5-31

Ladies:

1st team - No game

2nd team - no game

Please remember that if you would like your teams results on this update then please email me by Sunday night.

The support at the club over the weekend was fantastic, please keep this up!

Our business committee have an opportunity for someone at the club. It would be a 'fund raiser' position and if anyone is interested then please email me on the email below.

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Email: dor@thurrockrfc.com  

The club would like to say a big thank you to our under 17s and Andy/Chris.

The boys (and coaches) cleaned up the senior kit cupboard and threw out all the old equipment over the weekend. This will be a massive benefit to the senior sides at the club.

This again shows what a great club and people we have at Thurrock.

Good work boys!

Dean

The 1st team have a massive local derby game on Saturday against Brentwood and with the 2nds and 3rds also at home support would be very much appreciated. Please make as much noise as possible (all positive) and cheer the men on. 

The 1st team game will kick-off at 15:00pm with the 2nds and 3rds kicking off at 14:00pm.

Come along with the family and make it a day out. We have food, drink and rugby on show all day.

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC  

You can now book seats for the supporters coach by emailing Jeff Selway at: jeffselway@blueyonder.co.uk The T-Birds play-off game is on Sunday 22nd Feb and all support will be needed.

Seats will be charged at £13 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Get your black and white tops, hats, scarfs, socks and signs ready and show yet again that we are the best supported ladies side in the country!

Please contact Kevin Hymas or Jeff Selway to book a seat. Times will be sent out closer to the fixture.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC  

We have a quiz night at the club next Friday (30/01/15). It's just £3 per person and teams can be a maximum of 8 people.

Get your thinking caps on, sort your teams out and support the club.

ONECLUB!!

Thanks

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Afternoon,

Please see below this weeks update. Can I please ask that if anyone would like to play on the first team pitch then can you please seek permission from me/Mark. We will always link with our grounds staff who will advise on pitch condition. The grounds team do a fantastic job all year round and we want the best playing surface possible. Training on pitch 1 will again be restricted to help the ground recover.

Men:

1st team - lost 24-5

2nd team - No game

3rd team - No game

4th team won 17-12

Ladies:

1st team - won 0-47

2nd team - lost 0-45

Youth:

Under 14s - won 24-10 against a side that WAS unbeaten all season so far. Great work!!

Please send your teams results in by Sunday night if you want them on this weekly update.

The support of all teams was fantastic again. Please keep this up.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team - lost 8-16

2nd team - no game

3rd team - won 53-7

4th team - lost 17-29

Ladies:

1st team - won 78-5

2nd team - lost 32-5

Youth:

Under 15s - Won 24-5

Please remember that if you want your teams results on this update then just email me the result by Sunday night.

The support at the club over the weekend was fantastic, please keep this up.

The club has its mini/midi festival on the 1st March and we are looking for referees to help out on the day. If you can help then please get in contact, this is always a great day of rugby and a great day for the club.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Email: DOR@thurrockrfc.com

First of all I just wanted to say a Happy new year to you all. I hope that Christmas was a good one and lets hope the new year will bring some good luck to the club. You can sometimes forget how good our club is and how great the people are that make it all happen. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our volunteers that help run the club. From the main committee to the coaching teams throughout the club and all players, parents, sponsors, admin and physio's. THANK YOU.

Please keep the good work up!!

Men:

1st team lost 24-5

2/3s lost 31-12

4th team - no game

Women:

No games.

Thanks again for the great support! Please keep this up in the new year.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team lost 20-23

2/3s team lost 29-30

4th team won 29-14

Ladies:

1st team won 69-5

2nd team no game

Youth:

under 16 a team lost 10-12

under 16 b team lost 29-33

Thanks for the great support on Saturday and Sunday. The club was buzzing!! Please keep this support up.

Please remember that we are looking for players at all levels and we are also looking for sponsorship.

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

The club has a massive weekend coming up. On Saturday we have 4 men's teams at home with the first kick-offs being at 14:30pm. The 1st team game will be from 15:00pm under lights and they face local rivals Barking. Please come along and support the men's teams as they all fight for a league win.

On Sunday we have youth teams at home with kick-offs from 10:30am. We also have the under 17s doing a curtain raiser for the Thurrock T-Birds. The curtain raiser kicks off at 12pm with the T-Birds starting at 14:30pm against Richmond. Please come along and support the future of the club and our great T-Birds.

Why not bring the family down for a great weekend of rugby. We have food and drink to keep you going all day!! Come and be part of a great day at a great club.

As always the club are looking for players at all levels including girls, boys, men and women. If you haven't played rugby before then come along and join one of our teams and at the same time join the best sport in the world. If you fancy returning to rugby then again please just come along to the club or contact me on the below email.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC  

Men:

1st team won 0-39

2nd team no game

3rd team won 52-10

4th team drew 31-31

Ladies:

1st team won 17-27

2nd team no game

The club as always are looking for players at senior level and youth/mini level. If anyone wants to join a team or knows someone that does then please email me on: dor@thurrockrfc.com

Please keep supporting you're club

ONECLUB

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Many congratulations to T-Birds Emily Scott and Rachael Burford.

Both were part of the winning team who played for England in the Dubai 7s World Series and finished as Plate winners.

The whole club is proud of you both! Many congratulations!

Men:

1st team no game

2nd team no game

3rd team won 17-39

4th team drew 17-17

Ladies:

1st team won 10-30

2nd team no game

Youth/Mini

Under 15 won 24-19

Under 16 a won 29-5

Under 16 b lost 0-22

Thanks for supporting your club!! Please keep the support up!!

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Hi all,

Southend have pulled out of tomorrows game against our 2nd team.

Thank you to everyone who worked hard to get our team together.

Why not come down the club and watch the England game!! Have a drink and support your club!

ONECLUB

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Hi all,

Our famous 4th team are at home on Saturday so please get down the club and cheer them on!

Dean.

Men:

1st team lost 10-28

2nd team no game

3rd team no game

4th team lost 45-10

Ladies:

1st team won 27-5

2nd team lost 16-0

Please keep supporting your club.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Hi all,

Can all teams please not train on pitch 1 this week. After talking to the ground staff the pitch needs a rest from the rain! This way the pitch should be ok for Sat and Sun.

Many thanks

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

£10 adults £5 kids.

A night of oompah band entertainment will be provided by Aveley Brass Band.

Hi all,

We are looking for someone to sponsor the 2nd team men for £50 a game. The reason they need these funds is to contiune to have a physio on match days. Without this help the 2nd team will not have cover on match days.

If you can help in any way then please contact me on the below email. 

Thanks

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

email: dor@thurrockrfc.com  

Men:

1st team lost 33-25

2nd team no game

3rd team won

4th team won 22-16

Ladies:

No games

Youth:

Under 15s lost 26-36

Thanks for supporting your club!

ONECLUB!!

Men:

1st team - No game

2nd team won 26-7

3rd team - no game

4th team won 21-22

Ladies:

No games

Youth:

Under 16s- A team won 12-20

Thanks for supporting the club. Please keep supporting!!

ONECLUB!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

The next VP Lunch is on Nov 22nd for the game v Colchester.

£25 for a 4 course meal with wine on the table, great company and hopefully a great game.

Sit down is at 1 p.m.

Please make your booking with Mercedes 07835194357 or

Mrs Owls on  mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk

Another great lunch in prospect, if the last 2 are anything to go by!

Men:

1st team lost 12-37

2nd team - No game

3rd team won 15-34

4th team won 74-12

Ladies:

1st team won 0-36

2nd team lost 86-0

Youth:

Under 16's A beat London Irish 18-20

Under 16s B lost 10-0 to Chemlsford

Thank you to everyone that supported the club over the weekend. Please keep supporting!!

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

APPEARING AT : THURROCK RUGBY CLUB, OAKFIELD, LONG LANE, GRAYS, ESSEX.

On Sunday 9th November 2014. 7pm until 9pm.

-oOo-

APPEARING AT : THURROCK RUGBY CLUB, OAKFIELD,LONG LANE,GRAYS, ESSEX.

Diane Moore in Land of Hope & Glory

A Wartime and Cockney Extravaganza

On Sunday 9th November 2014. 7pm until 9pm.

For tickets contact: David Graham 07971 672 858 or davidg@wrightsure.com

Jason Bedding 07980 745 516 or jjbedding@btinternet.com

Or also available behind the bar

Men:

1st team won 57-19 againts Ipswich

2nd/3rd team lost 26-10 against Chelmsford

3rd team no game (opposition cried off)

4th team no game (opposition cried off)

Ladies:

1st team won 5-35 against Richmond

2nd team lost 79-0 against Stanford

Youth:

Under 16s -

A team won 46-19 against Maidehead

Dev Team lost 38-28 against Colchester

Please keep supporting your club!

ONECLUB!!!

If you would like me to add your teams results to my weekly update then please send me the score by Sunday night. Thank you.

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

The T-Birds have an opportunity to bring over two South African rugby players. They will be here for 6 months from November and need a room.  Both players are current internationals and are coming over on a rugby programme. The club can pay for the rent cover and this can be discussed. Some food would also need to be provided but again this cost can be covered. If you can help or know someone that can then please get in contact with me using email address: dor@thurrockrfc.com or see me at the club.

Many thanks

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC  

This weeks results are below:

Men:

1st team lost 22-19

2nd team lost 22-25

3rd team won 90-14

4th team lost 47-5

Ladies:

1st team won 77-5

2nd team lost 14-36

This weeks games:

Men:

1st team at home V Ipswich

2nd team away V Chelmsford

3rd team away V Southend

4th team home V Brentwood

Ladies:

1st team away V Richmond

2nd team away V Stanford Le Hope

Please keep supporting your club.

ONECLUB!!!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

This Weeks games

Men:

1st team - Brentwood Away 3pm

2nd team - Upminster Home 3pm

3rd team - Romford Home 3pm

4th team - May and Baker Away 3pm

Ladies:

1st team - Henley Home 3pm

2nd team - Harwich and dovercourt Home 2pm

The ladies also have a VP lunch on Sunday from 1pm and a pitch up and play from 11.30am.

The club are always on the look out for sponsorship. If you can help or know someone that can then please get in contact with me.

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Hi all,

The under 15's girls team (T-Chicks) need a coach for this season. If you can help or know someone that can then please get in contact with me or Mercedes on the below emails. This is a very important coaching role within the club as you will be producing the next superstars for the T-Birds.

Dean: dor@thurrockrfc.com

Mercesdes: merkybaby@hotmail.com

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team V Eton Manor at home with a 3pm Kick-off

2nd team No game

3rd team V Upper Clapton Away with a 2pm kick-off

4th team No game

Ladies:

No games this week

Please support your club!

ONECLUB!!!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

On Sunday Oct 12th T-Birds are at home to Henley Ladies.

The match will be preceded by Lunch, sit down at 12 noon.

A number of high profile people will be attending, including the MP, the Mayor and a Junior Vice President of the RFU among others.

If you would like to book a place, please contact me on 01375404193 or mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk a.s.a.p.

The first meeting was a great success. 

Club Coach, David Mobbs-Smith with the boys at the end of the session

Men:

1st team lost 29-15 V Chingford

2nd team No game

3rd team No game

4th team lost 28-24 V Canvey 2s

Ladies:

1s team won 68-5 V Cheltenham

2nd team No game

Thanks for your support.....please keep supporting your club.

ONECLUB!!

P.S the club are always looking for new sponsors so if you are intrested please email me on: dor@thurrockrfc.com

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

The new Thurrock rugby academy starts this Friday at 7.30pm. 32 players from our youth secition have been selected to attend and the academy will meet every last Friday of the month. These sessions have also be opened up to all club coaches, this will be part of the clubs 'coach development sessions'.

I wish all the youth players the best of luck. These will be the first players that will be produced through our new academy and this is such an important move for the club. We are trying to guarantee that the future players of this club are fully prepare for senior rugby and have a better understanding of the game.

The club is starting to look very professional behind the scenes and this is a very exiciting time for us all. Please keep supporting your club!

ONECLUB!!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

On Sunday September 21st, Thurrock Rugby Club was visited by representatives of the England and Essex RFUs who brought with them a delegation from the Georgian Rugby Federation.  The visit was to show the way that an English rugby club with a rugby academy is set up and the work involved in making it a success.  It was an honour for Thurrock to be chosen as one of the participants in this reciprocal visit between the RFU and the Georgian RFU, which shows the high regard that TRFC is held in.  The afternoon was a great success where the visitors witnessed practical skills and coaching techniques, before enjoying a buffet and further discussions.

Men:

1st team V Chingford A 3pm

2nd team No game

3rd team V Harlow H 3pm

4th team V Canvey A 3pm

Ladies:

1st team V Cheltenham H 2pm

2nd team V Hampstead H 2pm

Please keep supporting your club

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team won 33-23 V Ruislip

2nd team lost 6-24 V Eton Manor

4th team lost 7-24 V Dagenham

Ladies:

1st team won 0-15 V Hove

Thanks again for the support of all the teams. Keep supporting your club!

ONECLUB!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Men:

1st team V Ruislip at Home 3pm

2nd tean V Eton Manor at Home 3pm

3rd team V Chelmsford Away 3pm

4th team V Dagenham at Home 3pm

Ladies:

1st team V Hove away 2pm

2nd team V Tonbridge away 2.30pm

Please support your club!!

ONECLUB!!!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Thurrock ladies kicked off their championship campaign with an emphatic 104 - 0 win over Trojans at Oakfield on Sunday 14th in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of a few hundred.
New signings England internationals Heather Fisher and Kay Wilson showed their class, both scoring Hat-tricks as did centre India Harvey.
Wingers Dannie Harris & Bex Francis bagged a brace as did Maltese International, Bev Sultana, on her debut. The rest of the 17 tries came from Skipper Mercedes Foy & Kat Emmerson.

Here is the triumphant team after the match:

Men:

1st team drew 8-8 V Romford

2nd team lost 17-7 V Brentwood

3rd team won 87-5 V Westcliff

4th team won 15-14 V Roachford

Ladies:

1st team won 104-0 V Trojans

Thanks for everyone's support for all our teams this weekend.

ONECLUB!!!

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC 

Saturday:

1st team away to Romford 3pm

2nd team away to Brentwood 3pm

3rd team home to Westcliff 3pm

4th team away to Rochford 3pm

Sunday:

Ladies 1st team Home to Trojans 3pm

Ladies 2nd team Home to St Francis 3pm

Support your club!!! ONE CLUB!!!

Thanks.

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

 
Mercedes has tickets for sale for the Invictus Games face value £13 each. The games are for injured service men and women who have been injured fighting for different countries. It is a similar event to the Paralympics.
Tickets available-
Thursday (tomorrow)- athletics at lee valley, Edmonton, London.
Saturday- wheelchair basketball at the copper box, Olympic park
Sunday- swimming, aquatics centre, Olympic park
If you are interested please contact Mercedes on 07835194357

Don't forget T-Birds at home Sunday for their first game of the season 3pm KO.

Lots of social events coming up as well!

Support your club!
Mercedes :-)

If you would like to attend, please contact mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk to book your place a.s.a.p.

The first team are playing Ruislip and our T-Bird England World Cup winners, Rachael Burford and Kay Wilson are expected to be there.

Next Saturday the Thurrock 1st team play Tonbridge Juddians at 3pm in a friendly. We will also be celebrating the return of our Thurrock World Cup Winning heroes Rachael Burford, and this year's new T-Bird signing, Kay Wilson; also England Head Coach Gary Street & others will be there. Celebrations will be starting at 2pm at the club and continuing till late. All party food contributions welcome to get that party feel about the club. Come and be part of the celebration & success of our wonderful girls.

Mercedes & The T-Birds :-)

Hi to everyone reading this,
Hope you're having a great summer!

Thurrock T-Birds are looking for player sponsorship for this season where we strive to win the Championship & gain promotion into the Premiership. There are 3 packages available for all players in the squad. Contact Mercedes on merkybaby@hotmail.com or tamnics@hotmail.com if you are interested.

3 tiers available are:
1  Bronze - £30.00 this pays for your kit. The sponsor gets their name on the web site and in any match day programmes.
2  Silver - £120.00 this pays for a T-Bird membership and kit. The sponsor gets their name on the web site, in match day programmes and their name on the back of the after match shirt.
3  Gold - £200.00 this pays for a T-Bird  membership, kit and contributions to travel. The sponsor gets their name on the web site, in match day programmes, on the back of the after match shirt AND they also get a window sticker and we may even throw in a signed T-Birds ball!!

Thank you for your continued support. See you all on the 14th September for our 1st league game vs Trojans.

Many thanks in advance
Mercedes & The T-Birdsssssssss :-) 

On Wednesday night, Rachael arrived at T-Birds training night to show her World Cup winners' medal.  Mrs \Owls was on hand to take some photos.

I am pleased to announce that Ant Pease is the new 2nd team manager for this coming season. Ant will bring a wealth of knowledge to the side and is also a club man through and through. Mike Dunk will support Ant and will use his experience to insure we have a clear handover over the next few months.

Ant will be a player/coach/manager of the 2nd team so we are still looking for some support with the side. If anyone is interested in supporting Ant then please get in contact with me on the below number/email.

Many thanks

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Mob:07543537230 email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

Sad news.

Dave Cheshire passed away this week.  He was a staunch member of the club, secretary for many years and first team player. After he moved to Birmingham he remained a life member of the club.  If anyone wants any more info please contact me mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk for details of the funeral, when I receive them.

Thurrock RFC are looking for a 2nd team manager/coach for this coming season. Anyone that is interested please contact me on the below email.

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

email: dor@thurrockrfc.com

Thurrock's stars Mercedes Foy & Rachael Burford played 2 World Cup warm up matches V USA this week at their camp in Surrey!
Momentum is building for the Tournament that starts 1st August in Paris!!

One of our TRFC members, Amir Williamson, who uses the gym, has been selected to represent England in Hammer Throwing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 

All at TRFC wish him the best of luck and we'll be looking out for him!

Emily Scott ( far right) in the victorious England 7s team that won the European Championships in Moscow last weekend!! 

Thurrock's 7s outfit The ThunderBirds competed in The Brighton 7s last weekend .
Topping their pool with wins against Worthing  Southampton  and Angels Select, they amassed 137 points for and 0 against.
In the final they played a British Army select side and narrowly lost 12-7.

ThunderBirds are supported by Wallis Teagan, World Freight & Finance4schools.
Training is for all through the summer at TRFC, 7.30 pm Wednesday evenings

Bill Barnett's funeral will take place on Tuesday June 10th at Pitsea Crematorium at 10.40 a.m.

Thurrock RFC has suffered two recent bereavements.

Bill Lyall, a popular, former player and well known to many as a much respected teacher in the borough.

His funeral will take place at Herrongate Green Cemetery on Monday June 9th at 11 a.m.

Also Bill Barnett; he was a long serving member of the club, who passed away earlier this week. He joined the club in the mid sixties and was a tremendous driving force in acquiring and overseeing the building of our present clubhouse, which will always be a significant memorial to his efforts.

Funeral arrangements are not yet known.

Tesco Thurrock Distribution Centre in conjunction with TRFC, are organising their 2nd Charity Family Fun day "It's a  Knockout" Road show at Thurrock Rugby Club,22nd June.

If you are interested in putting a team together please contact Simone Howe to organise.

Trevor Warren, Thurrock's Distribution Manager, would like to invite you and your staff. A fantastic opportunity for team building on the day bringing all families together to share in community fun and raising funds for Diabetes UK.

·         Brilliant Team Building

·         Teams of 10

·         £500 sponsorship per team - minimum only £50 per team member

·         Team themed colour tee shirts

·         Disco road show

·         Fantastic Family Fun

·         stalls / crafts / bouncy castles / mini rides for children

·         All day BBQ / Beer tents

·         So much more

Diabetes is now the fastest growing health threat here in the UK and, with over 3 million people living with Diabetes, around 850,000 more who have type 2

but don't know it. 24,000 people die early from Diabetes. Tesco are aiming to raise £10 million which will be invested in:

·         Life changing support for a million people with Diabetes,

·         Preventing thousands of future cases of Type 2 Diabetes.

·         A vaccine that could stop forever the development of Type 1 Diabetes in children.

Tesco raised £10 million last year and we would like to surpass the target this year. 

we are asking you to support this fantastic Family Fun Day by in inviting your store to have a team or 2 for the day,

Please see details attached.

Kind Regards

Simone Howe

Events Manager

Diabetes UK Charity of the Year 2014

Thurrock Distribution

07863545324

simone.howe@uk.tesco.com

The TBirds' brand new 7s team called The ThunderBirds won in their first ever tournament this weekend by scooping the North Walsham 7s
On their way to the final they amassed over 200 points and just conceded one try!!
The final was a one way affair beating Lakenham Hewett 70 nil !
Top scorer, Dannie Harris, is pictured with the tournament sponsor and trophy and the whole team is flanked by England hookers Mercedes Foy and Tom Youngs !!
The ThunderBirds are supported by Wallis Teagan, World Freight and Finance4schools and are raising money for Breakthough Breastcancer

7s is a new Olympic sport and is perfect for all kinds of Athletes. Training is at Thurrock 730 pm Wednesday nights.  All are welcome

Seen in The Thurrock Gazette this week:

Thurrock Rugby Club's Under 11s ended a fantastic season by beating Braintree in the final to be crowned Champions of Essex.

Coaches Liam Walsh, Keith Bonner and Danny Holding praised the entire squad for their hard work, commitment and passion.

The Under 11s have entered and won 6 Festivals this year, ending with victory at the Essex Cup.

Everyone at the club sends congratulations for a great season.

On Wednesday night at a swanky hotel in London, The England Rugby Players Association held their annual end of season bash.

Among the awards handed out was the Player of the Year.

This year the award has gone to our own Rachael Burford.

What an honour.  Congratulations to Rachael from all at TRFC.

Go T-Birds!

Following the success of last seasons 'touch Tuesdays' the club will be running the same event this season. Dave Harries will be running the event again this season and will look to build on last seasons numbers!! This is for ANY player at ANY level including all senior, women, youth and mini sides. If you would like to entre a team into this event then please send your team name to: david.harries@davenant.org. Each team will need six players and it can be mixed!! So get your players, mums, dads, brothers, sisters, nans, granddads, coaches, team mates ready and lets play some touch.  

This event will run for six weeks.

Please get your team name into Dave asap.

ONE CLUB - SUPPORT IT

Many Thanks.

Dean White

Director of Rugby

Thurrock RFC

Harry Bennett (aka Harry the Post, aka H) has been a fixture in the "new" club for many years.  His spot in the corner of the lounge bar will forever be Harry's perch.  he discovered the club when he covered the postal round of a colleague who was off on the sick.  He knew Roy Burt, who was bar manager at the time, and became a member ever since. For many years he was the man who cleaned the pipes.

His funeral will take place on Wednesday May 7th, leaving from the club at 1.15ish, to reach the Crematorium by 2 p.m. and then returning to the club after.

He will be sadly missed as one of the club's most loyal members.

Just a reminder email about the events we have in the next few weeks at the club.

Next Friday 25th April Race Night. 7.30pm start. Free entry. 50p tote bets where you can win money. Kids welcome. We had to cancel the last one due to lack of support so would be great to get lots of people to this events which is raising money for a new floor in the hall. Come and enjoy a great night with friends.

TRFC Dinner Dance Sun 4th May at the club. We have external caterers, a marquee and decor along with a fantastic band and DJ. £50 pp for 4 course meal and 1/2 bottle of wine per person. I have heard some people say its expensive compared to previous years but you are getting more food and drink for your money and drinks at the club are cheaper than any other venues. Most importantly this night will raise money for OUR club to help us through the quiet summer months.

Contact Mercedes for tickets/tables/information. 07835194357

SUPPORT YOUR CLUB. It needs you!

Race night this Friday 28th march. 7.30pm start. £3 entry pp. 50p tote bets. Some horses available on the night. If you haven't named your horse (or paid for it) you need to contact me. Children welcome. All money to Thurrock RFC and Teenage Cancer Trust. Come and enjoy a good night with friends while winning some money.

This Saturday 29th march. Our busiest VP lunch of the year. The 1st team are at home. But our 2nd and 4th team are at home in the league semi finals. They all need your support!  Also we have amazing singer Keeley smith singing after the game as well. Come along and support your club!

Support your club!
Thanks as always
Mercedes :-) 07835194357

Come and support a fun evening.

Starts at 7.30 p.m.

Win or lose you will enjoy yourself

Support your club!

Seats are fast being filled, don't miss out on the last lunch of the season.

Contact mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk for your booking.

£25 per head, 1 p.m. sit down.

Mercedes with her Dad, Mick, and partner, Jamie, at Rovato RFC after England's 24 nil win over Italy in The  6 nations !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS6GCh3YQ10

Mercedes Foy, captain of the T-Birds, is on the bench for England's game against Italy on Sunday March 16th.

This link will take you to youtube where you can follow the game.

           Home games dependant on the weather

          Thurrock  1stXV     v    Hertford  1stXV    at Home  KO 2.00 pm     ref.  Stephen Light Lon.Soc

Watch the T-Birds on BT Sports Rugby Tonight programme at 8.30 p.m.

They are the demonstration group.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the VP Lunch due to be held this Saturday has been postponed until later in the season.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

The game is on Sunday 9th at 2 p.m.

Here is the link to watch it

www.youtube.com/officialrfutv

Good wishes to Rachael and Mercedes.

Rachael Burford and Mercedes Foy have been selected for the England v Scotland clash this weekend.

Emily Scott is off to Atlanta, USA to play for England in the 7s

Time to book your seat for the VP lunch on Feb 15th.

£25 for a 4 course lunch, T/coffee, wine, programme and raffle ticket.  Excellent value!

Book your seat with Mrs Owls - mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk

Don't leave it too late.  Sit down time to be confirmed, depending on the weather.

Good news is that at present the 1^st XV pitch is playable, however there is rain forecast so it could mean a very late change of pitches so therefore we make a firm KO time of 2.30 it would cover all eventualities, and ensure your travel arrangements are firm. All pre-match warm ups must take place off of the playing area.

Thanks for your patience and see you tomorrow,             

Quiz Night next Friday 31st Jan from 7.30pm. £3 pp max teams of 8.

Money raised half going towards the TBirds (as they are organising the event) and the other half towards the new floor in the club. 

Remember you can host a social event for your age group or section of the club with half of the money going towards you and the other half towards the new club floor which benefits the whole club!

Can I also take this oppotunity to thank many of you for your support of the TBirds last Sunday in the lunch and then at our game vs Bath. The crowd that day was fantastic. We raised around £500 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer which is fantastic! The RFU President, MP and Mayor all had a fantstic day which really showed what a great club we are.

Thanks for your support as always.

Mercedes :-)

^{Please note that the EGM due this weekend, has been postponed until SUNDAY FEB 16th at 10 a.m.}

^{This is a VERY important point in the club's history, please ensure you make every effort to attend the EGM.}

A New Journey

My 1st week at Thurrock Rugby Football Club completed, I now feel very much at home.  The 1st team at home to Basingstoke on Saturday and then an exciting game watching the U16s take on Saracens. The impression I've got is that Thurrock could be a place that some people in these modern times might describe as a good old fashioned rugby club. That is only partially true, because strong values based on community participation and local involvement coupled to a wonderful pride in their club might be traits from times past, but there is much more to the Oakfield set up. Maybe it's the drive along the full length of Long Lane that makes you feel like you are visiting someone at home, but I believe it's the people that you meet there. Strong handshakes, warm smiles and good luck wishes abound.

I am very fortunate to be given this opportunity and hope my philosophy on how rugby is coached and played will help to enrich all that come into contact with me and that performances on the pitch are both entertaining and successful.

David Mobbs-Smith (Senior Coach TRFC)

THURROCK RFC PRESENT

OUR INFAMOUS SPORTING DINNER

FRIDAY 14TH MARCH 2014

BLACK TIE PREFERRED

OUR GUESTS FOR THE EVENING ARE

Rory Underwood MBE is a record-breaking former English rugby union footballer who played wing for, most notably, Leicester Tigers and the Royal Air Force. He represented England and the British and Irish Lions and is a former Royal Air Force pilot. 

AND COMEDIAN

Paul Boardman is an English sports broadcaster who worked for Sky Sports News. He is the son of comedian Stan Boardman and twin brother of television presenter Andrea Boardman

COST £45 PER HEAD OR £320 A TABLE OF 8

PLEASE SEE KEVIN HYMAS FOR DETAILS

Jan 19th will be the T-Birds' last league game of the season and it's against Bath.

The game will be preceded  by a lunch at 12 p.m. which the Presidents of the RFU and Essex will attend.

If you wish to attend the lunch please contact Mrs Owls a.s.a.p. 

The 1st team have a coach booked and leaving at 11am on Saturday. There are a few places left if anyone wants to jump on!! Be there quick as they will go!!

Dean.

As from December the 31st Jamie Daisley (JD) and Mike Wilkins (Butch) will be stepping down as 1st team coaches. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their huge commitment over the last 6 years. JD and Butch have been the rock at the club over the past few seasons and have gained two promotions in there time. No one would argue that they are two of the most committed coaches that you will find at any club!!

The club wishes them well in the future as they both commit to different areas in their life. JD will be focusing on the T-Birds and preparing Mercedes for the rugby world cup while Butch has been given a promotion at work that will now get his full attention!   

Good luck gents and I’m sure we will see you around the club.

Dean White

Director of rugby

I would like to introduce David Mobbs -Smith as the new 1^st team Head coach. Below is a small write up of David as a coach. He will be joined by Frankie Neal and Ali Makenzie in the new look coaching setup.  

David has coached rugby at Saracens and has worked with Middlesex on developing County players. He has also been involved in after school rugby clubs and in coaching school teams. David has real expertise at working with players of all ages and abilities and whilst being passionate about rugby has a warm and engaging style that players relate to. David is a level 3 RFU coach.

David grew up in South Africa, a country of huge rugby intensity, and developed into a skilled player playing at U21 for the Durban Combined Forces team. He additionally attained South African Provincial colours in both volleyball and swimming.

He has an individual approach to the development of players believing the game should be played with passion, flair, pace, comradeship and be exciting to all participants. That philosophy is carried into his approach on how the core skills of the game are taught to all levels of players including fitness and sports psychology. “Rugby although gladiatorial is a game played by and between kindred spirits.” says David

Below is a list of coaching jobs that David has been involved with over the last few years:

·         General Manager and Head of Academy

Eagles of Dagestan Rugby

·         Director

Crusaders Rugby Ltd

·         Coach

Ramblin' Jesters

·         Blast Project

Saracens RFC

·         Head Coach London and South East England

Rugby Football Union

·         Skills Coach

Hampton School

·         Head Coach

Ilford Wanderers Rugby Club

·         SoR Head Coach

London Wasps

·         Rugby Consultant

RC Valpolicella

·         Club Coach Co-ordinator

Saracens Amateur RFC

I’m sure you will all join me in welcoming David to our club and I’m sure you will all get behind him.

Dean White

Director of rugby.

This Friday is the Cheese and Wine Night.

7.30pm start until 11pm.

It is £10 a ticket for unlimited cheese and wine.

There will be a range of cheese and wine on offer from around the world until 10pm.

We have a disco all night as well.

There are tickets still available but you need to let me know if you intend on coming as we need to cater for a set amount.

 Please contact me by email or text/call on 07835194357.

Or buy your ticket from behind the bar either tonight, tomorrow or Wednesday.

Thanks for your support as always!

Mercedes :-)

Rachael played at No. 12 for England against France on Nov 9th at Twickenham.  She had a tremendous game and was awarded player of the match.  She was ably supported by a group of T-Birds on the touchline.

This Saturday, Nov 9th, T-Bird Rachael Burford plays No. 12 for England against France in the first of the autumn international series for women.

Companies around the world are looking for unskilled workers to do some seriously tough jobs… And will pay good money for young Brits to do them.

A new BBC3 series is hoping to follow these adventurous 18-24 year-olds as they sign up for the experience of a lifetime – and some well-paid hard graft.

So, if you’re prepared to spend four weeks away from home doing whatever it takes to earn some much needed extra cash, call us on:

Thurrock RFC are looking for a video person for match days. The position will be for all 1st team matches and we require someone asap. If you are interested then please email me on the below email address. Expenses will be covered!!!

Email: deanwhite1984@hotmail.com

Thanks

Dean White

Director of rugby

Thurrock RFC

Unfortunately the Thurrock Mini Festival has had to be postponed until March 2nd 2014.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please let me know if you would like to attend, and also the names of any guests you would like to bring.

T-Birds at home to Cheltenham Sunday 27th 2.30pm

Unfortunately this festival has had to be postponed.

The new date is possibly March 2nd 2014.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

England Women’s Elite Player squad (EPS) for the 2013/14 campaign has been announced, with 11 new faces included in an extended group of 50.  Thurrock hooker Mercedes Foy has been included after impressing during this summer’s Nations Cup, while Thurrock fly half Emily Scott, who made her England debut in last season’s Six Nations campaign, makes the natural step up to the EPS.  The third T-Bird is Rachael Burford, who is an established member of the EPS.

The England squads will compete in another rigorous and competitive international programme this season. The XVs will be involved in an Autumn International Series in November (details of which will be confirmed shortly) followed by the Six Nations Championship in the New Year. These two series will be invaluable preparation for the 2014 Rugby World Cup, which takes place in France next August.

England Head Coach Gary Street said: “This season we have selected a squad of 50 players for our EPS. This is because of the challenge a World Cup year brings, as well as being one of eight teams selected for every Sevens World Series events.

In addition to the EPS, an England World Cup training squad will also be selected from the EPS in November to support preparations for the competition.

Everyone at the club wishes them every success at this exciting time in their rugby careers.

Thurrock T-Birds began their season on Sunday in stunning form by crushing Bath Ladies away 77 - 5

Dear member 

My name is Louise and I’m currently working on a new prime time Channel 4 cooking series called ‘The Taste’. I thought this might be of interest to some your members that may harbour great cooking skills, whether they follow it as a hobby or just have a natural talent when cooking for themselves or families.

The show is a national culinary contest that puts taste at the forefront of the show. We’re looking for people who would like to put their skills to the test by preparing dishes that will wow and impress our panel of internationally renowned food experts; Nigella Lawson, Anthony Bourdain and Ludo Lefebvre.

I’ve attached a flyer for the show. It would be amazing if you could put this up in the club for your staff and members to see. Alternatively if you or anyone you know are interested in applying you can follow the link to our online application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N5MVxJUTde5rjNjZWlvjLob6-VpN_3b9P29n5ShN-gs/viewform

Many thanks,

Louise Collins

Dear club members, 

Director of rugby Thurrock RFC

England beat the USA in a thrilling match on Wednesday night/Thursday morning our time.

Emily Scott played the whole game and scored England's first try.  She had an awesome game, to quote the Americans.

Mercedes Foy was on the bench and could be heard urging her team on.

England now goes into the final on Saturday night/Sunday morning (1.15 a.m.) where they will play Canada.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzh9g3lFrd4

For those who missed the England v South Africa game in the Nation's Cup, try this link to youtube.

Next game Thursday 01.00 BST, England v USA

Mercedes & Emily are starting against South Africa tonight, Saturday, 11 p.m. K.O. BST.

The England games will be streamed through the Internet at
Http://www.usarugby.org/nations-cup

Once here, click on USA Rugby - Senior Women's Nations Cup just above the video and you should get the feed.

On Thursday Aug 1^st Mrs Lynne Eckley, together with her daughter, Jill, and grandson, Dan, travelled to Little Havens Hospice for Children in Rayleigh.  After a tour of the facilities, she presented the hospice with a cheque for £800.  The money was in lieu of flowers at the funeral of her late husband, Gordon Eckley, a well loved teacher and sportsman in Thurrock.  The total money donated came to £1000, some of it going to St. Luke’s.

Mrs Lynne Eckley and Donna Toyne, volunteer fund raiser for little Havens Hospice for Children with the £800 cheque.

Mercedes  and Emily both played in the first England game in the Nations Cup against Canada. 

Here they are in the pre-match line up and Mercedes wearing her first England Cap.

The England games will be streamed through the Internet at

Http://www.usarugby.org/nations-cup

Dates-
 30th July Canada 10pm BST
 3rd August vs South Africa 10pm BST
 7th August vs USA 1am BST
 1st vs 2nd. 3rd vs 4th 10th August. 10pm BST

Both girls are starting on the bench on Tuesday 30th against Canada

On Thursday July 25^th family, friends and supporters gathered at Thurrock Rugby Club to wish Bon Voyage to Mercedes Foy and Emily Scott, who have since flown out to Denver, Colorado to represent England in a four nation competition.  The other teams are USA, Canada, and South Africa.

About 100 people celebrated this great honour at the clubhouse with drinks and a buffet.  Brian Howells, President, wished the girls well on behalf of the club.  He also praised the members for their continued support, but said that most of the praise must go to the girls’ families for all the help and support they have given from an early age.  He said, “How many parents would say to two beautiful girls ‘You go and play that rough game of rugby! We are with you all the way.’”

Mercedes Foy, Captain of the T-Birds, spoke on behalf of both the girls and said they were Thurrock girls who had both begun playing rugby in Thurrock, she at TRFC and Emily at Stanford RFC.  They were very proud to represent the club, Thurrock and England.

Thurrock Rugby Club have had a few of their players representing England and Great Britain during the last month.

Rachael Burford of the T-Birds, was selected for England in the three test matches against World Champions New Zealand in New Zealand, while Earl Gorman, first XV player, was selected to play for Great Britain Police in a 4 nation tournament in West Yorkshire.  After training at Bradford Bulls, Earl went on to score a try against Australia, who eventually won the tournament.  Unfortunately New Zealand pulled out of the competition.  Here is Earl in action against Fiji.

     

Is there anyone willing to help Mercedes to organise and run events in the club?

If so please contact her.

The funeral of

Gordon Eckley,

long time member of TRFC

will take place on

Thursday June 13th at 1.15 p.m. at

St Margaret's Church, Stanford le Hope

Then burial at the cemetery in  Wharf Road, Stanford le Hope

Everyone is invited back to the rugby club for refreshments

and to raise a glass or two.

Change of Speaker

John Bentley is unable to attend, but we have the large presence of NIGEL REDMAN the England 2nd Row, he also toured with the Lions in 1997, so an insight into the current tour will be high on the agenda. He will be supported by Gary Marshall a fine comedian from Yorkshire.

Tickets are £45 each and we need your invaluable support. The T-Birds need your support to ensure the evening will not be a loss, please support your club we need at least another 4 tables (max 8) which can be shared.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE IT ANOTHER SUCCESFUL TRFC NIGHT      

The club will be open on

Wednesday June 5th

Lions v Western Force at Perth

TV starts 10.30.  K.O. at 11.00 a.m.

Support the Lions, support your club

Members of the Under 14 squad have also been successful in getting through the selection process and five of them have been invited to join the Essex Saracens Development Group. Congratulations to Hadyn Anderson, Tom Hill, Ben Northfield Kieron Yeomans and Owain Batley, who has also been invited into an U14 Welsh Exiles playing squad.

Watch and learn guys and bring those skills back to your TRFC squad !! 

Director Youth Rugby TRFC

3 T-BIRDS TO PLAY FOR ENGLAND

Three T-Birds of Thurrock Rugby Club have been called up to play for England this summer. Mercedes Foy (Captain of the T-Birds) will go to the USA in July together with Emily Scott; Rachael Burford and Emily Scott are in Amsterdam for the IRB World Series 7s this weekend (May 18^th); and Rachael Burford will travel to New Zealand for test matches against the Kiwis later in the year – the first time ever that an England team has travelled there. Rachael and Emily are also likely to go to Moscow for the World Cup 7s in June.

Mercedes will fly to Denver, Colorado on July 26^th, said to be the heart of rugby in America. There England will play USA, Canada, South Africa and France in The Nations Cup.

Mercedes Foy spoke of her weekends training with the England squad at the University Sports Park in Guildford, where Harlequins also train. To get there she was chosen for Essex, then London and South East (where she was made Captain) and then The Super Twos, the last leg before a full trial with the England squad, when the teams are picked for the summer tours.  She said “This has been a long, hard road; it has been gruelling physically, mentally and emotionally. But it is such an honour to know I’m going to represent my country.  However, now the real hard work starts.

“I’d like to thank Thurrock Rugby Club for all the support they’ve given us.  I started at the club when I was 16 and can never see myself playing anywhere else and T-Birds are the best group of girls you could ever play with.  T-Birds forever!”

President of Thurrock Rugby Club, Brian Howells, said, “The girls deserve this success after their determination and efforts throughout the year. We hope their tours go well and they enjoy the experience.  It is a great honour for the club.” 

Mercedes Foy, Captain of the T-Birds has been selected to travel with the England Squad to the USA on their summer tour.

This a thoroughly deserved award for Mercedes and the T-Birds for all their total commitment to TRFC and the cause of women's rugby.

Congratulations from everyone.

Hello All,

I am organising a TAG Rugby League at Thurrock every Tuesday for 6 weeks consecutively from May 21^st   - Tuesday 25^th June inclusive.

This is to engage as many players – New, Old, Male, Female, Experts, Beginners to come up to the club each and every TUESDAY for 6 weeks for a great atmosphere, good fun and enjoyable rugby. There will  also be hot food and cold drinks available each week.

There will be a league, and those wishing to take part in it will accumulate points for each game they play and points will be added throughout the 6 weeks to allocate final positions. For those who do not wish to take part in a league, simply turn up and play friendlies.

PLEASE CAN YOU FORWARD THIS E-MAIL AND THE ATTACHED ENTRY FORM TO ALL OF THE MEMBERS AT THE CLUB, FROM COACHES, JUNIORS, SENIOR PLAYERS, LADIES MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS?!?!

All entries can be made by completing the attached entry form and leaving it behind the bar at Thurrock RFC, OR Contact David Harries on 0781 4885539, or e-mail david.harries@davenant.org

Yours Gratefully,

David Harries

0781 4885539

Congratulations to our Premiership captain Mereceds Foy on being selected to attend Selection Camp 1 (formally known as Super 2s) on Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th May at Surrey Sports Park

This is the next step from division and the final step before full England selection

Well done Mer

We are all so proud of you 

Following the weekends other results including Thurrock's great comeback performance, the club can now plan for a further season in National 3. For those interested

National 3 London   Promoted  DORKING; B.STORTFORD or BARNES

                    Play-off  DORKING; B.STORTFORD or BARNES

                    Relegated STAINES; WESTCLIFF plus either

                              TRING or GRAVESEND

London 1 North      Promoted  BURY ST EDMUNDS

                    Play-off  ETON MANOR

                    Relegated ROCHFORD; BASILDON plus one of

                              RUISLIP; CHINGFORD or

                              BEACONSFIELD

London 1 South      Promoted  EAST GRINSTEAD

                    Play-off  BASINGSTOKE or CHICHESTER

                    Relegated OLD COLFEIANS; TROJANS plus

                              one of H.HEATH; BECKENHAM or

                              GOSPORT

Barring Hurricane, Tempest or more snow, the T-Birds are at home to Wasps on Sunday, 3pm KO.

The girls have a massive few weeks ahead.

Your support will be much appreciated.

Tables available for the clubs Sporting Dinner, to be held at the Clubhouse on Friday 1st February 2013

Guest Speaker is John Bentley (former British Lion) and a very funny comedian Gary Marshall who is great demand on the dinner circuit

Tickets are priced at £45 each

please support this event and make it another good night

Cancelled - now taking place on Friday 14th June 2013

Apologies from TRFC to Hertford RFC in particular and all our readers in general for the misinformation re Saturday’s postponed match.

After much discussion and inspection, and taking into consideration all possibilities, both teams and the referee agreed it would be unsafe for the game to go ahead.

Due to damage of 1 set of lights, kick off's this weekend have amended, on Saturday 1st XV v Hertford will kick off at 2.00pm, lights will be used to enhance the light

T-Birds big game on Sunday v Richmond will 2.30pm, to allow the pre match VP lunch and presentations, lights agian will be used to assist

The balance is required by the 31st Janaury 2013. The total cost for the 2 day trip is £220 per person, therefore a further £200 per person is required by the aforementioned date.

I will advise flight times, confirmation of the hotel reservations over the next couple of weeks.

6 PLACES AVAILABLE  

Kevin 

Thurrock have made a significant signing in the form of James Kellard who joins from London Scottish, he will also use his experience on coaching fron by becoming the clubs defence coach.

We also say a big welcome to young centre/wing Lewis Pruce who joins from Staines, he is well known locally has he was part of the Essex set up with JD    

The season of 2012 has been such a monumental season for Thurrock RFC. The club is calling it the ‘Golden Season’ after the success on and off the field that can only be compared to the Essex Cup domination in the 70’s and early 90’s when beating London Irish. The difference this time is that the success has been throughout the whole season across the men, ladies and youth section.

The 1^st XV team have been coached for the past four years by Jamie Daisley and Michael Wilkins and managed by Kevin Hymas. They have secured 2 promotions in 4 seasons with a team of young local boys. Both Jamie and Butch work energetically coaching all the senior players on a Tuesday and Thursday night. Jamie coaches the T-birds and T-Chicks while Butch coaches the U16’s. The work that they have put in over the past four years have been inspirational in transforming the club’s ambitions, bringing back local players to the club along with developing the players abilities and skills to the quality it is now. Their forward thinking desires are going to send to club further upwards and putting Thurrock Rugby back on the map.

This 1^st team were convincing winners of London One North and taking the club back into the National Leagues. Looking back at certain games when the rub of the green went your way sums up what can only be called an outstanding effort. The main turning points that spring to mind, was the last kick of the match by Michael Stanley to secure a draw at Bury St Edmunds, a disallowed Rochford try that meant a close fought 2 point win, and the introduction of Earl Gorman at Diss with time running out he made 2 last ditch breaks that created 2 match winning tries after trailing 3-0 for most of the game.

After a euphoric 1^st home game in beating Ruislip the world of Thurrock came crashing down with an early defeat at Brentwood, in hindsight it probably was the best thing, the new side with 6 new players recruited over the summer did not quite gel together and soon realised it was more than just turning up, there was plenty of hard work still to be done.

Thurrock’s home form and support with over 400 people regularly was fantastic and they kept coming back for more as they only failed to score 40 points or more on 3 occasions, when they defeated their closest rivals Colchester 36-13, Letchworth 25-3 (on remembrance weekend when you cannot forget Rolf Jones and his hairs on the neck standing-up rendition of the last post), and Bury St Edmunds 27-15, it meant 13 home league games all unbeaten.

It was however the early away form that was under scrutiny but still returned with 11 wins the draw and the defeat that were mentioned earlier.

Undoubtedly the summer signing of Michael Stanley was the catalyst to this success, along with new signing’s of Reece Durrance, Aston Bevans-Royston, Josh Cook and Sam Boshell, and then another key moment was the signing of England Counties Full Back Frankie Neale just before the Brentwood game giving extra dimension and impetus to the season. Michael Stanley was top try scorer with 28 tries adding to his place kicking in the first 13 games kicking 139 points to make a total of 279 points. Neale’s arrival meant he took over the kicking duties and scored 143 points plus 8 tries so he totalled 183 points in his 13 matches. Other top try scorers were wingers Nat Farrell (16), Sam Boshell (14), Ben Stanley and No8 Bradleigh Retigan both with 12

Thurrock also went through the season fortunate on the injury front, a broken thumb meant an 8 week break for Reece Durrance, and damaged shoulder’s to Bevans-Royston and captain Darryl Worster see the prop out for 5 weeks, but the unfortunate Worster damaged his shoulder at Braintree, he made his comeback in early March but he lasted less than 10 minutes and his season was over. Another factor was the re-emergence of back row Charlie Russo after a couple of seasons not playing he come back to summer training and forced his way back into the frame from Christmas onwards

Michael Stanley was voted players player by his team mates, probably an easy decision.

The players and the management team would like to thank the Club Supporters and Sponsors, without you all we would not be able reach our achievements this season on the field of play, they all go hand in hand so you can’t have one without the other, we now look forward to life next season in a new league with new challenges, come this September, will we be ready, you bet we will.

Ralph Henderson MBE, our newly appointed Director of Rugby set himself and the club some big ambitions and targets for last season, which we came very close to achieving all.

The development team under the guidance and coaching of Dan Bowden and Mike Dunk won their league with player’s player being Ben Madden. The 3^rd team under the management of Dave Towler also won their league and reached the BL finals day, with a team of the Thurrock future along with some old heads. The 4^th team managed for many years by Kevin Wakeford and Clive Burgess, still remain the heart and soul of the club with their fancy dress themes every Saturday under the orders of their player’s player Steve Bridger. They ended up losing in the BL Merit Finals day.

Most recently our Colts were victorious winners of the Essex Cup Final beating Chingford 12-11 in a thrilling game. Andy Stanford, Director of Rugby for the youth and Chris Sullivan have worked tirelessly with the boys since a young age to achieve this coveted title before many step into senior rugby or university life. The team is made up with all local Thurrock boys many of whom have played 1^st team and senior rugby this season. Andrew Nimmo voted 3^rd team players player along with players like Mark Sullivan, Alex Jones, Joss Nunn and Reece Millar are names you will be seeing more in the future of our booming senior section.

Our ladies team the T-Birds have encrypted their name in the history books after an epic season that no one could have dreamed of. After only securing promotion last season into the second tier of women’s rugby the Championship, they won the league and play off to be promoted into the dizzy heights of Premiership rugby for next season.

The formation of the Thurrock T-birds under Gavin Scott and Debbie Gay some 15-20 years ago began with a bunch of Rugby wives, girlfriends and mums. Coach Dean White has been involved with the team since the start, with the addition of coaches Jamie Daisley and Chris Emerson have secured the T-Birds a record of 4 League Titles and 3 promotions in 7 seasons.

Last year the T-Birds were honoured with one of 15 RFU Presidents National awards for Girl Power, after their success of developing women’s rugby across the county and formation of the T-Chicks U15 and Under 18 girl’s teams. The support the girls get on a Sunday afternoon reaches over 200 that no other team in the country has.

The T-Birds are made up of a number of local girls who have been with the team for a number of years including Captain Mercedes Foy, Katie Fenn, Joanne Convoy, Tammy Nicholls and Laura Cavanagh. The addition of Emily Scott, current England U20’s and England Sevens Star along with India Harvey, England U18’s strengthened the team to a force to be reckoned with in women’s rugby being one of the top 8 teams in the country. Oakfield is our fortress having lost just once at home in the last 5 seasons.

Thurrock rugby club youth and mini section have a thriving positive approach to rugby. We currently have twenty nine coaches who all follow the club ethos which is developing the children through the game into team players with a positive attitude which will place them in good stead for their future. With children as young as five years old learning the game through fun progressing through the age groups up to eighteen and hopefully then  into our senior sides. This year our section has competed at the highest level with three of our age groups U14, U16 and Colts progressing into the Essex cup finals which is a great achievement. The section increases each year and it is great to see all the children enjoying their sunday mornings. The parents support of their children is second to none applauding not only our children but the visiting teams and that is what rugby is all about. Chairman Ken Laybourne, Ali and Andy Stanford and Christine Jones work hard behind the scenes along with all of the coaches and administrators whose work never ends to develop and instill the values of rugby in Thurrock in shaping the future of the club.

Schools links with schools such as William Edwards are forever strengthening with a number of players from the ladies and men coaching in schools such as William Edwards, Gateway and Gable Hall with more to come next year.

The success on the field has been matched by the dedication and commitment of the backroom personnel on the main committee, sponsorship and social committee. Brain Howells club President celebrates 50 years in the club next season. Bob Heapy Chairman, Club treasurer Jeff Selway and Secretary Mike Stephenson work diligently to keep the club in order. While Jane Burroughs and her bar team keep the drink flowing and club busy throughout the year.

Jason Bedding Vice Chairman is constantly working hard in improving club facilities with the new addition of an outside bar and catering facilities ready for next season. The ground staff work all year round to keep our pitches quality like you see on TV. The volunteers of the club are irreplaceable with special mentions to Carol Fahey and Paddy Holbrook who step down from over 30 years of service in the kitchen and looking after the welfare of the players.

Colin Rate heads the clubs Business Committee involving a number of local companies and ex players such as Trevor Burge, Doc Leckenby, Austin Fitzmaurice, Martin Fahey and Peter Worsfold in moving the club forward. Mercedes Foy and the social committee of people like Mark Burroughs have raised thousands for the club and numerous charities this year. This was recognized by winning a second consecutive RFU President 15 award for the club’s fundraising efforts this season. The club has raised over £4000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer along with another £6000 towards numerous charities such as the Air Ambulance, St Lukes and Little Havens.

The last game of the season this year see a visit from the RFU President Willie Wildash who was overwhelmed by the support and hard work of the club and commented on how well we demonstrate the values of rugby in all we do and are a real example to other clubs across the country. Mayor Charlie Curtis and a number of other local dignitaries were present on this day to witness the club’s successful attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Scrum which was achieved smashing the previous record of 245 with 586 men, women and children from the whole community.

There are a number of events coming up in the closed season to keep the club busy including a Diamond Jubilee Celebration on Sat 2nd June £10 adults, £5 kids with a band, disco and unlimited use of all the inflatable’s and fairground rides There is a mixed Touch rugby tournament for all on Saturday 23rd June also. If anyone is interested in attending they should contact Mercedes on 01375374877.

This certainly has been an unforgettable season to go down in history and would not be possible without the clubs many sponsors including LMG, Wrightsure, The Ship, White Hart, Doyle Clayton and Rates to name a few. The support from the Enquirer, Your Thurrock and Gazette is helping to promote the club across the borough and further afield. We are already planning for next year on and off the field and strive to achieve more success for our club members and local community. Thurrock Rugby Club is a unique, special community club that is moving forward. Get behind them in any way you can. If you are interested in being involved with the club whether playing or socializing, sponsoring or volunteering then contact the rugby club on 01375 374877.

We would like to give our best wishes to the players, old and new, coaches and DOR a succesful year. The new squad has a number of Colts players who have been given an opportunity and a thanks go out to Andy Stanford and Chris Sullivan for there hard work prepairing these players.  

Props - Stefan North, Aston-Bevan Royston, Liam Yeomans, Christian Rate, Aaron Woodward

Hookers - Reece Durrance, Dan Carey, Pat Reid, Jamie Hulse

2nd Row - Dritan Loka, Billy Ellis, James Flavin

Back Row - Brad Rettigan, Charlie Russo, Ben Timson, Nick Cooper-Hicks, Daryl Worster, Andrew Nimmo, Joss Nunn, Reece Miller, Geoff Smith, Grant Scott
Scrum Halfs - Jake Bedding, Josh Cook, Alex Jones

Fly Half - Ian Rudgey, Mark Sullivan, Wayne Tredwell

Centres - Earl Gorman, Ben Madden, Mike Stanley, Ben Stanley, Sam Porter, Sam Beardwell Lacey

Wing - Nathan Farrell, Sam Bosh, Jake Barrand, Sean Flaxton, Dan Cousins

Fullback - Frankie Neale, Ali Macdonald

I have been advised that this list may change subject to players training condition, injuries, lack of training ect.

We wish you all the best from TRFC

Good luck Lads

9th June 2012

All seniors and colts are invited to attend a meeting being held at the club on the 9th June at 12pm.

This will be to discuss the new season and a questions and answers session.

All are welcome

Book your seat now or be disappointed.

Please send the names of your guests

Mrs Owls is waiting to make your booking!!

The books are now open for the first VP lunch of the New Year.

Please contact mrsowls@blueyonder if you would like to attend

All matches at Thurrock RFC have been cancelled this weekend due to frozen pitches

That includes seniors Colts, Juniors and minis Contact your coach / administrator to see what arrangements for training have been made

Don't forget though, all six nation matches will be shown on the big screen. So come along and support your club

France v Italy @Stade de France KO 14:30

Calcutta cup @Murrayfield KO 17:00

Please contact mrsowls@blueyonder.co.uk if you would like to attend the lunch.  It will be a 4 course meal or carvery depending on numbers.

Support the girls in the last home game of the season.

Thurrock�s under 13�s have Judo training

Thursday evening the under 13�s team traded a rugby session for a Judo session at J.S.C. Judo Club Purfleet. J.S.C. Judo was founded in 1989 by John and Sharon Cottis and has produced some of the best in Great Britain also national and international champions.

Over the years J.S.C. Judo has produced Olympians, World and European medallists such as Peter Cousins, Thomas Cousins, Vicki Dunn and Cheryle Peel the list goes on not to mention numerous national junior and senior medallists. Not only producing future stars in this field they also give advice and techniques to help Rugby clubs/ players improve their game in methods and fitness.J.S.C. Judo gives advice and training not only to local teams but have links to Bath RFC also.

Thurrock�s under 13�s were put through their paces and it was a big eye opener in fitness levels in the team and discipline. The boys were welcomed to a friendly environment and settled into the training with great enthusiasm and a willing to learn something new that they could use on the field (legally).

The boys were given tips on how to grapple and hold on properly, how to bring someone to the ground more effectively and to fall without hurting yourself and most importantly a lesson in fitness and doing the best they can to their abilities.

The team benefited from it greatly and I�m sure there will be more sessions to come. Wouldn�t be a bad thing for our other teams, all age groups to give it a go as they train kids from 5 to adults.

If you�re a coach that is interested in including some extra skills in your team or a player that could do with bigger bag of tricks and improve your fitness give J.S.C Judo a visit and see for yourself.

Here�s how you can find them:

J.S.C. Judo Club

Hugh Delargey hall, North Road,Purfleet,Essex,Rm19 1TU

Senior Club Coach: John Cottis 6^th Dan.

Bookings and training sessions contact John Cottis 07773376760

Also visit their website www.jscjudoclub.co.uk for training sessions and times and much more.

Finally thanks again to John Cottis for putting the boys through their paces and making the training session a great help and fun also for the boys.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

RE VP LUNCH 3RD SEPTEMBER

This is the first game of the season, there are several things planned for the day including pre match events for all of the teams. We are expecting a good turn out, lots of spectators and lots of VPs. If you haven't yet booked your place please let me know ASAP.

Please be aware due to lots of things happening we are planning have an earlier sit down for the VP lunch.