Welcome to S&ERFC
Welcome to S&ERFC’s match-day programme, now produced in digital format.
The warmest of welcomes from S&ERFC to all those participating in or attending this match in the Regional 2 South East league.
The 2025-26 season brings a range of fixtures, several with old friends and rivals, others with new clubs whom we have not met at 1st XV level before. But wherever they hail from, and whoever they are, our opponents and all visitors will always be warmly greeted at Rugby Lane.
Last season was particularly enjoyable with plenty of very closely-contested matches for the men’s 1st XV. Ultimately, they finished in a creditable fourth place, with the women’s 1st XV finishing eighth in Championship South 1. At our level, league rugby is highly competitive, and is bound to become more so as the season progresses.
The Minis and Juniors section, both male and female, continue to thrive. The legacy of Jamie Paxton, whose vision and foresight led to the founding of this section, is there to be marvelled at every Sunday, and the vibrancy and enthusiasm these young players (and their parents!) generate gives the Club a real ‘buzz’.
We are also delighted to welcome back our friends from the visually impaired sector, whose skill, dedication, and evident enjoyment prove (if proof were needed) that rugby really is a game for all.
No club of our size and status could survive in the modern age without the support of sponsors. Some of our sponsors are represented by advertisements in this programme. Foremost amongst them is our headline sponsor: MB Associates, the company whose Managing Director is the redoubtable Monica Bradley. The Club is very grateful to all its sponsors for their continuing support – and I take the opportunity to remind all members that sponsorship is a two-way street: the more business Club members give to our sponsors (often on advantageous terms), the more that entrenches the relationship between the sponsors and the Club – to the advantage of both.
So, welcome once again. Let season 2025-26 be a season to remember at S&ERFC – for all the right reasons!
John Hardy President
Headline sponsor’s message
We are again delighted to be supporting S&ERFC in our ninth year as the headline sponsor.
Our ongoing partnership with the club is a constant source of pride, both for myself and my team. To be a part of something that is such a cornerstone of the local community and is so inclusive, on so many different levels, is indeed a real privilege.
As a business based in Cheam Village which has traded in Surrey for nearly twentyfive years, we share many of S&ERFC’s values. Therefore, it’s a great pleasure to be involved again this year, both from a sponsorship perspective but also with members of our staff yet again playing for some of the senior teams.
Wishing everyone at the club all the best for the 2025-26 season, and of course enjoying some outstanding rugby in the coming months!
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Sutton through the Ages
The Sutton & Epsom club – just Sutton until the reorganisation of London in 1971, is one of the oldest clubs in England. The original club was formed in 1871, the year of the RFU’s foundation, and although Sutton’s forefathers disbanded a few years later, many of those pioneers joined forces with rugby enthusiasts in the Sutton Bicycle Club to bring rugby back to Sutton. And that is the club we know today. It was the autumn of 1880 and the club first took the field under the banner of Sutton Bicycle Club (Football Section) – hence the iconic and much-loved symbol of the pennyfarthing.
And Sutton Football Club, as it soon became known, were quick to stamp their name on the football map, not only in the local area, but throughout the metropolis. Under the initial leadership of Yorkshireman Herbert Hooper, and later boosted by the arrival of international forwards Alfred Allport and George Fraser (the former Sutton born and bred) and a glittering array of backs, Sutton became a major force, capable of meeting and beating the likes of Saracens, Wasps and London Welsh, and even crossing the English Channel to beat the French Champions Stade Français in Paris. Thousands would flock to Grove Road, where a Sutton defeat was something of a rarity. Especially prized was the Surrey Challenge Cup, in which Sutton enjoyed a four-year stretch without defeat and once conceded not a single point in their triumphant cup run. One triumph coincided with the Victorian Era Exhibition at Earls Court in 1901, and there on a plinth in the Great Hall was the Surrey Cup itself, with Sutton’s name engraved upon it, alongside the Calcutta Cup recently won by England.
The Great War brought an end to Sutton’s dominance on the field – but not the growth of the club itself. The present Cuddington Court clubhouse was purchased in 1937 and the club resolutely stayed afloat during the war years, taking on the All Black and Wallaby inspired Royal Australian and New Zealand Services XV stationed in England. The president of the RFU opened the War Memorial stand in 1961 and within 30 years additional pitches had been purchased at Priest Hill, just half a mile away, reflecting the growth in playing numbers.
By 1987 leagues were upon us and it was a proud boast that Sutton, who had been placed in level five London One, retained their place in the top regional division for fully 18 years. There was also another period of dominance in the revived Surrey Cup, with seven cup triumphs in eleven appearances in the final. By 2019 Sutton had advanced to the National League Division Two. However, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction and the club are now plying their trade in Regional 2 South East this season.
Such is the vibrant state of Sutton rugby today that it can now claim the distinction of being one of the biggest clubs in the country, with over 2,000 playing and social members. It can put up to 25 sides in the field every weekend, with minis from U5 to U11, youth sides for boys and girls from U12 to U18, a flourishing Womens XV, competing in the Women’s Championship South 1, and five men’s sides, including the flagship 1st XV, whose achievements over the past few seasons have been among the finest in a history spanning 140 years.
We are reminded of those words of another Sutton scribe, who wrote: “We have in our hands a precious legacy… it isn’t ours to keep, but it is something to make the most of when it is our turn and cherish, sustain and strengthen for future generations.”
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Who plays where
Battersea Ironsides
Openview, Burntwood Lane, London SW17 0AW
Tel. 020 8874 9913 ironsidesrugby.com
Beckenham
The Clubhouse, Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham BR3 3RD
Tel. 020 8650 7176 beckenhamrfc.com
Brighton
Waterhall Playing Fields, Waterhall Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8YR
Tel: 01273 562729 brightonblues.co.uk
Bromley
Barnet Wood Road, Hayes, Kent BR2 7AA
Tel: 020 8462 3430 bromleyrfc.org
Canterbury
Merton Lane North, Canterbury, Kent CT4 7DZ
Tel: 01227 761301 cantrug.co.uk
Dartfordians
War Memorial Clubhouse, Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 1LW
Tel: 07707 039784 dartfordiansrfc.co.uk
Gravesend
The Rectory Field, Donald Biggs Drive, Gravesend DA12 2TL
Tel. 01474 534840 gravesendrfc.co.uk
Horsham
Coolhurst Ground, Hammerpond Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PJ
Tel: 01403 265027 horshamrufc.com
Old Colfeians
Horn Park, Eltham Road, Lee, London SE12 8UE
Tel. 020 8852 1181 ocrfc.co.uk
Old Reigatian
Geoffrey Knight Fields, Park Lane, Reigate RH2 8JX
Tel. 01737 339777 oldreigatianrfc.com
Sidcup
Crescent Farm, Sydney Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6RA
Tel. 020 8300 2336 sidcuprfc.co.uk
It is always happy hour for members of Sutton & Epsom RFC at their local wine bar. Please present your membership card for 10% off your bill.
2024-25 Regional 2 South East Line-ups
7th September
S&E 50 Old Colfeians 7 (HT 26-0)
O’Brien (2t), Watkins (1t), Scott (2t), Bibby, Huie, Bunting © (1t & 5c), Wise, Boaden, Gordon (1t), Gibson, Glanville, McTaggart, Pulvirenti, Jones and Hegarty (1t).
Reps: Hilton, Rea and Elliott.
14th September
Beckenham 29 S&E 14 (HT 12-7)
Elliott, Watkins, Scott, Bibby, Mohr, Bunting © (1 c), Lovatt, Mount, Gordon, Gibson, Tame, McTaggart, Rea, Jones (1t) & Whitaker.(+1 PT) Reps: Boaden, Hilton and Munford.
21st September
S&E 43 Old Reigatian 48 (HT 17-17)
O’Brien (1t), Watkins (1t), Scott, Bibby, Huie, Bunting © (5c & 1p), Munford, Mount (1t), Gordon, Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Rea, Jones (1t) & Whitaker (2t).
Reps: Hilton, Green and Elliott.
28th September
Battersea Ironsides 19 S&E 19 (HT 7-6)
O’Brien, Watkins, Scott, Elliott, Bell (1t), Bunting © (1c & 4p), Munford, Mount, Gordon, Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Tame, Jones and Whitaker. Reps: Gibson and Green. Unused: Symonds.
12th October
S&E 12 Sidcup 7 (HT 0-7)
O’Brien, Huie (1t), Scott, Elliott, Bell, Bunting © (1c), Munford, Boaden, Mount, Gibson, Glanville, Tame, Rea (1t), Jones and Hegarty. Reps: Hilton, Green and Findlay.
19th October
Old Tiffinians 41 S&E 19 (HT 17-5) Bell, Watkins, Scott, Bunting © (2c), Baker (1t), Lennard, Munford, Boaden, Gordon, Hilton, Glanville, Tame, Rea, Jones (1t) & Hegarty (1t). Reps: Johnson, Green and Findlay.
26th October
S&E 22 Medway 18 (HT 16-3)
Bell (1t), Findlay, Scott, Bunting © (1c & 5p), Bibby, Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Jones, Hilton, Glanville, McTaggart, Gerhard, Davies and Hegarty. Reps: Madadangoma, Williams and Baker.
9th November
Dartfordians 26 S & E 30 (HT 21-3 )
Findlay, Huie, Bibby, Bunting © (3c & 3p), Symonds (1t), Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Boaden, Hilton, Tame, McTaggart, Jones (2t), Davies & Hegarty. Reps: Gibson, Gerhard and Wise.
16th November
S&E 33 Thurrock 29 (HT 15-17)
O’Brien, Findlay, Bibby (1t), Bunting © (1t, 3c & 4p), Huie, Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Jones, Gibson, Glanville, McTaggart (1t), Tame, Davies and Hegarty. Reps: Hilton, Rea & Wise.
30th November
Gravesend 22 S&E 23 (HT 3-17)
O’Brien, Huie, Bibby, Bunting © (2c & 3p), Findlay (1t), Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Jones (1t), Gibson, Glanville, McTaggart, Tame, Davies and Hegarty. Reps: Boaden, Lennie and Hilton.
7th December
S&E 17 Reeds Weybridge 11 (HT 12-6)
O’Brien (1t), Symonds, Bibby, Bunting © (1c), Findlay (1t), Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie, Gibson, Glanville, McTaggart, Tame, Jones and Hegarty. Reps: Boaden (1t), Rea & Hilton.
14th December
S&E 20 Beckenham 19 (HT 10-5)
O’Brien, Huie, Bibby, Bunting © (2c & 2p), Findlay, Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie, Boaden, Tame, McTaggart, Rea, Jones (1t) and Hegarty (1t). Reps: Mount, Hilton & Davies.
21st December
Old Reigatian 21 S&E 15 (HT 7-15)
O’Brien, Symonds, Rea, Bibby, Findlay, Bunting © (1t, 1c & 1p), Munford, Johnson, Lennie, Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Tame, Jones & Hegarty (1t). Reps: Mount, Finney and Scott.
4th January
S&E 21 Battersea Ironsides 20 (HT 13-7)
O’Brien, Huie (1t), Bibby, Bunting © (1c & 3p), Findlay, Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie (1t), Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Tame, Jones & Hegarty. Reps: Gibson, Mount and Rea.
18th January
S&E 42 Old Tiffinians 46 (HT 21-29)
O’Brien, Scott, Bibby, Bunting © (5c), Rea, Lennard, Munford, Mount, Boaden, Gibson (1t), Glanville (1t), McTaggart, Tame, Jones & Hegarty (3t). Reps: Hilton, Davies and Wise. + 1 Penalty Try.
25th January
Sidcup 24 S&E 34 (HT 3-24)
O’Brien (1t), Symonds, Bibby, Bunting © (4c & 2p), Scott (1t), Lennard, Wise, Johnson (1t), Lennie, Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Rea, Jones & Tame (1t). Reps: Gibson, Hilton, and Howes.
3rd February
Medway 32 S&E 31 (HT 5-24)
O’Brien, Symonds (1t), Rea (1t), Bibby, Scott (2t), Lennard (3c), Munford ©, Johnson, Lennie, Gibson, Tame, McTaggart (1t), Jones, Davies & Hegarty. Reps: Howes, Madadangoma and Butt.
15th February
S&E 59 Dartfordians 20 (HT 26-15)
O’Brien (1t), Scott, Bibby (2t), Bunting (2t & 7c) ©, Findlay(1t), Lennard (1t), Munford, Johnson, Lennie (2t), Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Tame, Jones & Hegarty. Reps: Howes, Whitaker and Rea.
1st March
Thurrock 28 S&E 53 (HT 14-22)
O’Brien, Ghumra, Scott, Bibby (1t), Findlay(1t), Lennard (5c &1p), Munford (1t)©, Lennie (1t), Jones (2t), Gibson, McTaggart, Tame, Hegarty, Rea & Whitaker (2t). Reps: Madadangoma, Hilton and Symonds.
8th March
S&E 33 Gravesend 28 (HT 14-17)
Findlay, Scott, Bibby (1t), Bunting (4c) ©, Symonds (1t), Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie (2t), Hilton, McTaggart, Glanville, Tame, Jones (1t) & Hegarty. Reps: Boaden, Gibson and Nelson
22nd March
Reeds Weybridge 28 S & E 33 (HT 15-14)
Findlay, Nelson, Bibby, Bunting (4c) ©, Scott, Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie, Gibson (2t), McTaggart, Glanville, Tame, Jones (1t) & Hegarty (1t). Reps: Boaden, Whitaker (1t) and Rea.
5th April
Old Colfeians 36 S & E 22 (HT 17-17)
O’Brien, Scott, Bibby, Bunting (1c) ©, Findlay (1t), Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie (2t), Gibson, McTaggart, Glanville, Hegarty, Jones and Whitaker (1t) Reps: Boaden, Tame and Rea.
Regional 2 South East Table 2024-25 Final Standings
Medway: Automatic promotion to Regional 1 South East as Champions. Thurrock: Relegated to Counties 1 Essex.
Reeds Weybridge: Regional Transfer to Regional 2 South Central. Old Tiffinians: Regional Transfer to Regional 2 South Central.
The above are replaced by: Brighton and Horsham: Relegated from Regional 1 South Central. Canterbury II: Promoted from Counties 1 Kent as Champions. Bromley: Promoted from Counties 1 Kent.
The above illustrates the comings and goings but does not explain more than one peculiarity that was added to the mix.
Firstly, the increase of the Tier 2 Championship had repercussions offering a lifeline to the eleventhplaced club in Tier 6 with the best playing record. Initially, it appeared that Gravesend had suffered an agonising death. Appropriately enough it was Doncaster Phoenix who rose from the ashes of Regional 2 North East who had also finished on 39 points but had 7 wins and survived at the eleventh hour. Meanwhile Devizes RFC had concluded the season second behind Royal Wootton Bassett in Counties 1 Tribute Southern South of South West Division earning them a promotion to Level 6. The Wiltshire club activated RFU Regulation 6.111 and were successful in their request to be exempt from promotion as the club deemed “it would be harmful”. This reprieved Gravesend as they were the best performing 11th-placed club across Level 6 due to be relegated. It was as convoluted as the name of Devizes’ league.
This time last year it was explained that Dartfordians was promoted from Counties 1 Kent because Canterbury II were not allowed to rise above Level 7. This is no longer the case, along with Havant II, Canterbury’s second string, the Pilgrims, are now permitted in Level 6. Having won the league once more no technicality prevented their advanced on this occasion. Though, at the time of writing, they are not permitted promotion to Level 5.
The other two departures, Reeds Weybridge and Old Tiffinians, succumbed to the lottery of the regional transfer much to the fury of the latter whereas the former took it on chin having already anticipated the scenario.
The Rapid Round Up
The vagaries of league rugby have seen the arrival of Brighton, Bromley and Horsham. In addition, a tweak in the regulations has enabled the Canterbury Pilgrims to enjoy the rarefied atmosphere of Level 6. We bade a fond farewell to Old Tiffinians and Reeds Weybridge who were regionally transferred. For ambitious clubs eager for promotion it amuses me if they complain about travel, as elevation would not be rejected on the same grounds. We trust they will enjoy their away days beyond the Oyster Zone in the club charabanc enjoying the hospitality of the shires.
Round 1: 6th September 2025
Brighton 19 Beckenham 27
Both of these clubs would have been disappointed with the outcome of last season. The hosts endured a relegation season last time whilst the visitors, in contrast, missed out on the title that had seemed destined for Balmoral Avenue for much of the campaign. In a tightly contested fixture Beckenham returned with the spoils.
Canterbury II 29 Battersea Ironsides 36
Released from the RFU regulatory restrictions Canterbury II could finally celebrate a Counties 1 Kent triumph with promotion. Meanwhile, Battersea Ironsides after two impressive seasons at Level 6, and considerable strength in depth, were expected to provide a stern test for the Pilgrims. Expectations for the second string Pilgrims are high so the Ironsides triumph was, arguably, the most notable success of the weekend.
Dartfordians 14 Sidcup 80
The hosts will hope that their campaign at this time of asking will not have the same level of anxiety as the most recent vintage. Meanwhile, in this most competitive of leagues, Sidcup will no doubt be one of the contenders and laid out their stall with a thumping victory on the road to go to the summit of the table.
Horsham 21 v Gravesend 21
Horsham are the other club, along with Brighton, licking their wounds after relegation from Regional 1 South Central. In stark contrast our friends from the Rectory Field avoided a descent to Level 7 by the most unusual of circumstances as previously mentioned in this programme. The visitors were the ‘Kings of The Near Miss’ in 2024-5 and in similar vein opened their new account with a draw.
Old Reigatian 24 Old Colfeians 47
The fixtures in Round 1 concluded with the Battle of the Old Boys. It was a highly entertaining contest with both sides recording a 4-try bonus point. Colfeians went home win an impressive win and experienced a far more enjoyable first Saturday of the season in comparison to the last time of asking at Rugby Lane.
Portrait of a Player: Tom Lennard
Debut: 1st September 2018
Sutton & Epsom 49 Bedford Athletic 25 Lennard, Ghumra, Knight (c), Cooksammy, Matthews A, See, Munford, Mount, Farrell, Skoumbourdis, Harwood, Coulter, Drye, London, Whitaker. Reps: Bruce, Ridgley, Wilcock.
A Magnificent 7 Years in the Making
Last Saturday was not only the opening fixture of this season’s campaign but also the 50th 1st XV league appearance of Tom Lennard. He made his debut in the first match of Sutton’s annus mirabilis of 2018-9 when he impressed with his impeccable place-kicking as he converted all seven tries, no matter the degree of difficulty.
It is rather extraordinary that it has taken seven years for such a talent to complete this milestone. Further education and misfortune with injuries has interrupted a career that in normal circumstances would have garnered a century of caps by now. His debut season set the tone with a broken hand but he returned in good time to play in the glorious afternoon at Putnoe Woods when Sutton secured the National 3 title by defeating Bedford Athletic 38-31. He departed to continue his studies at Loughborough University. Tom is one of many former Loughborough University students, including the triumvirate of esteemed erstwhile captains Messrs Dawkins, Steel and Green, who have excelled for Sutton & Epsom. Unfortunately, his return to the colours in 2021 was ended in October by the robust attentions of the North Walsham pack.
The next period of absence was far more fruitful as Tom went to Australia where he not only starred for Melbourne University, gaining representative honours, but also encouraged Josh Pulvirenti to join him at S&E. However, the injury curse returned last season and struck down the Melbourne duo as Tom was concussed pre-season and Josh injured his knee, ending his season, in the opening day triumph against Old Colfeians.
He has appeared in various positions in the Black & White back line but his preference is at 10 and his prowess at place-kicking will be invaluable during the early season absence of Freddy Bunting. He made his senior rugby debut for a youthful Doncaster Phoenix who were noted for their open attacking back play. The trusty Lennard boot saw them sneak past Harrogate 22-19 to reach the Yorkshire Cup Final. At Loughborough he came through the pressure of a relegation play-off with Glasgow University with the 1st XV triumphing 87-43 over 2 legs in the BUCS North A League. Undoubtedly he has the pedigree and temperament to steer Sutton & Epsom onwards and upwards.
Everyone at Rugby Lane hopes that the Rugby Gods look down favourably upon Tom so that the next 50 appearances do not take a further seven years.
Focus on Dartfordians
The Sutton & Epsom League Connection
26th March 1988: Sutton & Epsom 33 Dartfordians 0
11th March 1989: Dartfordians 12 Sutton & Epsom 41
9th November 2024: Dartfordians 26 Sutton & Epsom 30
15th February 2025: Sutton & Epsom 59 Dartfordians 20
It was one of the delights of last season that after far too many seasons Sutton, once again, played against one of our old sparing partners from the inaugural league season. However, on the pitch at the end of the campaign it looked as if our wanton carelessness against Gravesend might condemn Dartfordians to the dreaded drop. Having ruthlessly won 59-20 in Week 18 against this afternoon’s opponent Sutton were rather more charitable in Week 20. The Black & Whites conceded two tries in time added on, the last being a contender for the most inept defence of the season, and Gravesend lost 28-33 and burgled two bonus points. Wisely the boys from Bourne Road decided not to rely on the vagaries of other teams’ performances and finished the campaign strongly. A thumping 31-15 win over Old Reigatian on the penultimate weekend and a vital 27-10 triumph over relegation rivals Gravesend in Week 19 secured Level 6 rugby for another season.
At The Last Time of Asking: Sutton & Epsom 59 Dartfordians 20
It was arguably S&E’s finest attacking performance of the season recording nine tries and their highest points tally in contrast from their recovery from 21-3 in the corresponding fixture in Bexley. The Kiwi component excelled as Adam Bibby and Sam Lennie both secured a brace of tries. The elusive centre was at his mesmeric best whilst the mobile front row scored twice in as many minutes demonstrating devastating finishing from open play. In addition Captain Bunting crossed the whitewash twice as well as notching another seven conversions for a 24-point tally. For Dartfordians the totemic Jarlath Hetherington, playing despite a heavily strapped knee, scored early in the second period to trail 15-26. Fortune was not favouring the visitors. The experienced forward duo of Garrett and Potter had departed to A&E late in the first half which put a heavy toll on the Kent club the further the game continued. A valiant opposition were rewarded at the eleventh hour when the ‘run everything’ Sutton approach sadly produced not a magnum of Dom Perignon White Gold but a rather flat spritzer when Ryan Chandler accepted a gift of a try that gave the visitors an invaluable bonus point.
Sutton & Epsom:
O’Brien, Scott, Bibby, Bunting ©, Lennard, Munford, Johnson, Lennie, Boaden, Glanville, McTaggart, Jones, Tame & Hegarty. Replacements: Howes, Whitaker and Rea.
Dartfordians
Scott, Cappuccio, Taylor J., Nichols, Soler-Gomez, Hetherington, Chappell, Garrett, Sweeney, Chapman, Tuffley, Potter, Williams, Chandler & Wright. Replacements: Hooban, Taylor M. & Ola.
Regional 2 South East Table 2025-26
This Afternoon’s Games:
Sutton & Epsom v Dartfordians; Battersea Ironsides v Brighton; Beckenham v Bromley; Gravesend v Old Colfeians; Horsham v Canterbury II and Sidcup v Old Reigatian.
Next Round (20th September):
Old Reigatian v Sutton & Epsom; Brighton v Horsham; Bromley v Battersea Ironsides; Canterbury II v Gravesend; Dartfordians v Beckenham and Old Colfeians v Sidcup.
1st XV Fixtures Regional 2 South East 2025-26
Sep 06 A Bromley
Sep 13 H Dartfordians
Sep 20 A Old Reigatian
Oct 04 H Old Colfeians
Oct 11 A Sidcup
Oct 18 A Gravesend
Oct 25 H Beckenham
Nov 08 A Battersea Ironsides
Nov 22 H Horsham
Nov 29 A Canterbury II
Dec 06 H Brighton
W 49-19
Dec 13 A Dartfordians
Dec 20 H Old Reigatian
Jan 10 A Old Colfeians
Jan 17 H Sidcup
Jan 31 H Gravesend
Feb 14 A Beckenham
Feb 28 H Battersea Ironsides
Mar 07 A Horsham
Mar 21 H Canterbury II
Mar 28 A Brighton
Apr 11 H Bromley
Regional 2 South East
Sutton & Epsom RFC v Dartfordians RFC
Saturday 13th September 2025 – KO 3.00pm
Your referee for today is: TBC (LSRFUR)
Sutton & Epsom Dartfordians
15. Gareth O’Brien Fullback 15. Joe Scott
14. Agu Benson Wing 14. Steven Kpaka
13. Finlay Scott Outside Centre 13. Jake Taylor
12. Adam Bibby Inside Centre 12. Harvey White
11. Kyren Ghumra Wing 11. Elliot Soler-Gomez
10. Tom Lennard Fly Half 10. Jarlath Hetherington
9. Laurence Wise Scrum Half 9. Dempsey Chappell
1. Dan Johnson Prop 1. Lloyd Banks
2. Jack Howes Hooker 2. Jack Hooban
3. Callum Hilton Prop 3. Louis Chapman
4. Ewan McTaggart (c) Second Row 4. Thomas Adams
5. Kieran Finney Second Row 5. Jonathan Akinsete 6. Josh Rea Flanker 6. Joe Williams 7. Dan Jones Flanker 7. Aidan Greally
8. Rob Hegarty No. 8 8. Ted Rackley Replacements Replacements
16. Tom Boaden 16. Louie Mason
17. Ben Tame 17. William Tuffley
18. Steve Munford 18. Thomas Gubby
Manager John Croysdill Chris Spedding
DoR Andrew Spooner Chris Spedding
Coaches P Hodgson; A Dombrandt; S Munford Harry Golding
Physio Cherry O’Sullivan TBC
Touch Dan Harris TBC
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MEN
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Rob Hegarty sponsored by Esher Fireplaces
Laurence Wise sponsored by The Fuller Family
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League playing records 2024-25 season
Results Grid
Club structure
PRESIDENT
John Hardy
LIFE VICE-PRESIDENTS
J J R Austin 1982
B G Chapple 1971
R J Cheall 2012
J Croysdill 2022
P J Dommersen 1985
Jackie Dowden 2009
J C Evans 2003
M Felsted 2025
A J Fernihough 2011
I M Frazer 2000
R J Haime 2017
J Hardy 2010
N Harries 2005
D R S Harris 1976
D Hegarty 2015
G Howford 2022
J Hume 2001
M J Hunter 2000
P Jenkins 2007
D Kieran 2006
I M Lovatt 2001
Jo Martin 2009
I McGraw 2022
CLUB OFFICERS
Chair
R Reino
Honorary Secretary
R Davies
Assistant Secretary
G Jones
Honorary Treasurer
TBC
K Mohr 2022
Janet Moore 1990
D E Moore 2002
P J O’Hagan 2000
P O’Sullivan 2005
J Parsons 2013
P Phillips 2016
R R Poole 1998
J Potts 2025
L H Quested 2003
R Reino 2016
Ann Saunders 2001
J R M Saunders 2004
S M Shaylor 2007
R J Sinclair 2000
A Spooner 2025
J A Tedder 2003
Ann Towers 2001
J N Vale 2000
K Webber 2025
A J Woods 1996
Rachel Wright 2009
G Yadoo 1976
Chair Sponsorship & Marketing
R Haime
Chair House & Grounds
TBC
Director of Rugby
A Spooner
HONORARY TRUSTEES
J J R Austin; J Parsons; G Hill
Main club contacts
PRESIDENT
John Hardy
John.Hardy@3rblaw.com
CHAIR
Ryan Reino
ryan.reino@blueyonder.co.uk 07734 452427
HONORARY SECRETARY
Rob Davies
robert.davies@walbrooklaw.com 07900 167376
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Garry Jones
garry.jones@mac.com
HONORARY TREASURER
TBC
serfctreasurer@outlook.com
CHAIR SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING
Bob Haime
bob@haime-butler.com 07702 419195
CHAIR HOUSE & GROUNDS
TBC
ryan.reino@blueyonder.co.uk
CHAIR EVENTS
Nick Corby nickcorby@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Mark Asten suttonrugby.membership@gmail.com
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Bob Haime
bob@haime-butler.com 07702 419195
DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
Andrew Spooner dor-serfc@outlook.com 07458 680767
HEAD COACH
Paul Hodgson hodgey_no9@hotmail.com
1ST XV MANAGER
John Croysdill
johncroysdilljc@gmail.com 07852 487798
CLUB CAPTAIN
Ben Tame ben.tame@hotmail.com
SENIOR FIXTURES SECRETARY
Iain Frazer
Iain.frazer@virginmedia.com 020 8643 4835
CHAIR WOMENS’ SECTION
Zoe Smith Zoesmith1992@gmail.com
WOMENS’ FIXTURES SECRETARY
Georgina Farrington sandeladiesrfc@gmail.com
CHAIR MINI RUGBY
Sam Gooder
sgooder@aol.com 07968 180333
CHAIR JUNIOR RUGBY
John Potts
Johnpotts06@hotmail.co.uk 07769 941862
CHAIR JUNIOR GIRLS
Steve Boardman
S.boardman@bilendi.com
MINIS FIXTURES SECRETARY
James Teuten-Shaw fixturesec@serfcmini.co.uk
CLUB COACHING CO-ORDINATOR
Nick Harris
nickaharris@gmail.com 07939 253649
SAFEGUARDING
Kellie Rutledge kellie_rutledge@yahoo.co.uk 07808 719150
L SRFUR LIAISON OFFICER
Dave Carty
davidcarty08@icloud.com 07775 883939
I NTERNATIONAL TICKET SECRETARY
Iain Frazer
Iain.frazer@virginmedia.com 020 8643 4835
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
Bob Haime
bob@haime-butler.com 07702 419195
CLUBHOUSE MANAGER
Frankie Murray suttonrugbyclubhouse@gmail.com 020 8642 0280
HONORARY CHAPLAIN
Rev Derek Brice derekbrice@blueyonder.co.uk 020 8642 0241
MAGPIES GOLF SOCIETY CAPTAIN
Felix Symonds magpiesgolfsociety@gmail.com 07976 062567
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CALLING ALL S&ERFC MEMBERS DO YOU
PLAY GOLF?
The Magpies are Sutton & Epsom RFC’s very own Golfing Society and all club members automatically qualify as members. You don’t need any particular high level of golfing skill although a sense of humour and ability to ‘lunch’ well will help!
Come and join players, past and present, and enjoy your fantastically entertaining Golf Society – a warm welcome is assured. We have four meetings a year including the legendary Christmas meeting and Captain’s Away Day.
For further information contact:
Felix Symonds (Captain) 07976 062567 magpiesgolfsociety@gmail.com
Club Hire
The clubhouse and grounds are available for hire at very reasonable rates. We can host a range of social functions, including parties, dinners, weddings and wakes, as well as indoor and outdoor facilities for clubs and societies of all descriptions.
Generous discounts and special terms are offered for club members. To enquire or make a booking contact:
Sponsorship
We are always looking for new business partners with whom we can build relationships for long-term mutual benefit.
In return, we can offer our sponsors a range of benefits, including opportunities to promote their business and their products, to generate direct sales via club membership and to entertain their clients, both at the club and at Twickenham.
We have a range of packages available to suit all budgets and objectives. For an initial discussion, without obligation, please contact:
Frankie Murray
Clubhouse Manager suttonrugbyclubhouse@gmail.com
Bob Haime Chairman Sponsorship & Marketing 07702 419195 bob@haime-butler.com
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