Quins Programme 18th April 2026

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presidents welcome As President of Oxford Quins, it gives me great pleasure to reflect on what has been another important season for the club.

While there have been challenges along the way, there has also been huge progress across Oxford Quins, both on and off the pitch. The club is now in a far stronger financial position and there is a real sense of momentum as we continue to build for the future.

The fighting spirit shown across all of our teams has been hugely encouraging. Despite increasing pressure after early season wins against London Welsh and Henley, the unity, resilience and determination shown throughout the club has highlighted the potential within our playing group.

Competing at our highest levels against semiprofessional opposition, we have seen established players, younger talent and new recruits continue to develop under strong coaching and leadership. They have shown the Quins values we hold so dear.

There has also been much to celebrate across the club. Our U15s became County Cup Plate winners, our U14 boys lifted the County Plate and our U13s were crowned Oxfordshire County Cup Champions. It has also been fantastic to hear about the role Quins players played in the successful Easter tours to Paris.

We are also delighted to be partnering with In2Touch Rugby to host the Oxford Summer Touch League at Horspath this year, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy rugby and socialise at the club over the summer months.

Before that, we look forward to welcoming everyone for the Men’s 1st XV final home game of the season on Saturday 18 April, kicking off at 3.00pm, with matchday lunch from 12.30pm in the clubhouse. We also encourage everyone to support the Women’s final game of the season on Sunday 26 April.

As we plan for next season, we are continuing to look for new sponsorship opportunities, both large and small. Additional support is vital in helping the club continue to grow and invest in its future.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Oxford Quins. There is still much to look forward to.

David Woodward

Off the field, we have continued to invest in Horspath.

We recently took delivery of 420 trees from the Woodland Trust to create new shaded areas and improve the natural walkway around the club.

Alongside this, work continues on drainage and ditching to help tackle flooding challenges.

L-R: The future - Will Jeffries) The legend - Dr John O’Driscoll, President of Irish Rugby Union, Lion and Brian’s Uncle.

The Ugly - Yours truly)

David woodward

chairs welcome As we approach the final game of the season on Saturday 18 April, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone connected with Oxford Quins for their support throughout what has been a challenging but important season for the club.

While results have not always gone our way, I have admired the spirit, resilience and commitment shown by our players, coaches, volunteers and supporters. We have remained focused on finishing the season strongly whilst also planning positively for next year.

This year has been about fixing the foundations of the club, both on and off the pitch. We are now in a far better financial position and are building from a much stronger base for the future.

We are delighted to welcome Sevenoaks for the Men’s 1st XV’s final home match of the season, and we also look forward to hosting our final club lunch of the year.

Welcome also to Nathan, who has taken over as our new Clubhouse Manager. Nathan comes to us with a wealth of commercial and hospitality experience, and we are delighted to have him on board as part of the team.

As one season comes to a close, there is plenty to look forward to. Please do keep the date free for our fantastic 7s event on 16th May, which promises to be a brilliant day for the whole club.

We are also continuing to look for new sponsorship opportunities ahead of next season. Whether through major partnerships or smaller contributions, additional support from businesses and individuals plays a vital role in helping the club continue to grow both on and off the pitch. If you, your business, or someone you know may be interested in getting involved, we would be delighted to start that conversation.

Thank you once again for your continued support. Together, we will emerge stronger.

Aoife O’Neill

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Entry to 1st XV home games Due to the coming season’s increased costs, the Exec have taken the difficult decision to review the entry price to 1st XV home games for the 2025/2026 season. We’ve benchmarked against other clubs in the league and our Supporters Club members' benefits are still the most generous.

For the 2025/2026 season the 1st XV entry price will be: Non-Members £12 Seniors (65+) £9 U16 Free Members Supporters Club Members £5 Senior Playing Members & Partners iIncluded in their membership M&J Parents included in their membership All other Members' benefits remain unchanged and entry to Men's 2s & 3s, Women's 1s & 2s will continue to be free.

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CLUB CONTACTS CHAIR : Aoife O'Neill chair@oxfordharlequins.org

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY MEN’S: Pete Davies dor@oxfordharlequins.org

PRESIDENT : David Woodward president@oxfordharlequins.org

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY WOMEN’S: Daisy Hopkins daisy@oxfordharlequins.org

CLUB SECRETARY : Allan Purchase allan.purchase@oxfordharlequins.org

HEAD OF RUGBY: Neil Hopper rugby@oxfordharlequins.org

TREASURER: Jenny Ogilvy treasurer@oxfordharlequins.org CLUBHOUSE MANAGER: Mark Hall clubhouse@oxfordharlequins.org SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR: Eddie Drummond sponsorship@oxfordharlequins.org SPONSORSHIP ADMINISTRATOR: Clare Cooper clare.cooper@oxfordharlequins.org

YOUTH CHAIR: Jamie Green youthchair@oxfordharlequins.org YOUTH VICE CHAIR: Stacy Rudd stacy.rudd@oxfordharlequins.org HEAD OF GIRLS RUGBY: Laura Hughes laura@oxfordharlequins.org CLUB SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: Hester O’Donnell safeguarding@oxfordharlequins.org

HEAD OF CLUB IT: Adam Rudd adam.rudd@oxfordharelquins.org

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