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 2024-25 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 proved challenging, particularly for the men’s 1st XV. Ultimately, they finished in a comfortable eighth place, with the women’s 1st XV going one better, and finishing seventh 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 2024-25 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 eighth 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 2024-25 season, and of course enjoying some outstanding rugby in the coming months!
Monica Bradley Managing Director
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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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Focus on Dartfordians
Old Dartfordians Football Club was founded in 1892 for the Old Boys of Dartford Grammar School, a notable institution that dated back to 1576. In April 1924, Major Pochin, on the back of the school’s success at rugby, suggested the formation of an Old Boys’ Rugby Club. In 1948 the War Memorial Appeal’s objective was to acquire an Old Boys’ Sports Ground and construct a Memorial Pavilion. Bourne Road was found as the location as the multitude of necessary tasks from planning permission to acquiring a liquor licence were embraced. With a combination of money raised in the appeal and loans from the bank, the RFU and from Charrington and Co Ltd, on 19th September 1953, at total cost in excess of £2,700 the pavilion was opened.
The next major hurdle arrived when in 1957 the War Memorial Ground was bisected for excavation by the West Kent Sewerage Board resulting in half the ground being out commission for several years. A lengthy claim was settled in 1960 for some £1,250. But this was not the end of the problems as the Clubhouse was demolished and was replaced by a round-about and a flyover. In 1968 a new Clubhouse and pitch were ready for occupation. It is a great tribute to many members of the club that they endured despite so many obstacles and are thriving today.
Dartfordians have a nostalgic attachment for Sutton & Epsom as they were one of the pioneering 11 clubs in London One in the inaugural league season in 1987-88. Dartfordians ended that campaign in sixth position one point and one place ahead of Sutton. Sadly, the following season was a disastrous affair for the Kent club as they lost all ten fixtures to be relegated with Guildford & Godalming. The reunion of our clubs this season was not as straight forward as most promotions. Observers often note that players do not know the laws perhaps they might add that coaches do not know the regulations. The proud Canterbury Pilgrims’ (2nd XV) coach gave an interview to Kent Online declaring their promotion without realising club 2nd XVs are not allowed in Level 6 and above. In addition, Dartfordians benefited from a costly 5-point deduction to Beccehamian who ended 4 points behind the Bourne Road club at the end of the season.
In November, in the reverse fixture, S&E came back from 21-3 to edge out the hosts by 30-26. Sutton were indebted to a Dan Jones double and 15 points from the Bunting boot. However, the Balck & Whites were fortunate when not only front row injuries left Dartfordians reduced to 14 but also the influential Jarlath Hetherington had to withdraw injured in the second half. They had to take the consolation of a late Jack Hooban try that salvaged two bonus points from the final play of the game.
Sutton & Epsom Connection
There have only been four matches*
23rd March 1935:
Sutton 3 Old Dartfordians 3 (Cheam, Friendly)
26th March 1988: Sutton & Epsom 33 Dartfordians 0 (League, Rugby Lane) 11th March 1989: Dartfordians 12 Sutton 41 (League, Bourne Road) 9th November 2024: Dartfordians 26 Sutton 30 (League, Bourne Road)
*Two subsequent pre-Hitler War games were cancelled.
Regional 2 South East Table 2024-25
This Afternoon’s Games: Sutton & Epsom v Dartfordians; Gravesend v Old Tiffinians; Medway v Thurrock; Old Colfeians v Battersea Ironsides; Old Reigatian v Beckenham; Sidcup v Reeds Weybridge.
Next Round (1st March): Thurrock v Sutton & Epsom; Battersea Ironsides v Old Reigatian; Beckenham v Sidcup; Dartfordians v Gravesend; Old Tiffinians v Old Colfeians; Reeds Weybridge v Medway.
1st XV Fixtures Regional 2 South East 2024-25
Sep 7 H Old Colfeians W 50-7
Sep 14 A Beckenham L 14-29
Sep 21 H Old Reigatian L 43-48
Sep 28 A Battersea Ironsides D 19-19
Oct 12 H Sidcup W 12-7
Oct 19 A Old Tiffinians L 19-41
Oct 26 H Medway W 22-18
Nov 9 A Dartfordians
Nov 16 H Thurrock
Dec 7 H
14
Dec 21 A Old Reigatian L 15-21
Jan 4 H Battersea Ironsides
The Not So Rapid Round Up
It is that time of year when the weather and conditions can have a serious impact on clubs, league organisers and player availability. Fortunately, since the league restructuring, the reduced size of many leagues has provided ample opportunities to rearrange fixtures. Beckenham have adopted the unofficial motto of the US Postal Service, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night”, as nothing, so far, is halting their progress to promotion. The leaders have not had to resort to the awkwardness of the ‘Next Available Weekend’ and after Round 17 led by 14 points from the triumvirate of Sidcup, Battersea Ironsides and Medway who were on 59. The only caveat being the latter two would be playing their game in hand before the leaders resumed their campaign.
In contrast, for several clubs the focus is inevitably, and unfortunately, relegation. Though I can reassure the die-hard Rugby Lane pessimists that the two bonus points earned in the 32-31 defeat to Medway has guaranteed that Sutton & Epsom will not be relegated. Thurrock despite many valiant performances are not being helped by the recent revival of some other struggling outfits. Only two points separate Old Colfeians, Gravesend and Dartfordians. Colfeians may have lost to Thurrock but a thumping win against Reeds and a narrow loss to Beckenham implies they still have plenty of fuel in the tank. Gravesend with their litany of close games will know that they can win any match. Meanwhile this afternoon’s opponents will no doubt be looking ahead to the first two weekends in March when they play the Gs and OCs buoyed by the knowledge that they beat both of these teams earlier in the season.
Round 15 Revisited Part 1:
25th January 2025
Reeds Weybridge 32 Gravesend 29
Never has the expression ‘the score does not tell the whole story’ been more appropriate. When the soccer World Cup was played in Chile in 1962 there ensued an infamous match when the hosts Chile defeated Italy 2-0 in a fixture that gained the soubriquet ‘The Battle of Santiago’. Perhaps in years to come this Regional 2 South East contest will have the notoriety to be referred to as ‘The Battle of Whiteley Village’. Amid thoroughly disgraceful scenes the match was abandoned and the police arrived. The clubs involved have issued a diplomatically anodyne joint statement. The more lurid details can be found by those who trawl the internet. At present multiple organisations are investigating the incident and, no doubt, there will be serious repercussions.
In addition, the match postponed from 7th December 2024.
Round 11 Revisited:
Medway 22 v Battersea Ironsides 21
The Ironsides lost more ground to leaders Beckenham as they lost a nail-biting encounter at Priestfields. Medway opened the scoring through that most familiar source, Max Bullock, inside the opening 10 minutes. Battersea struck back taking advantage of the hosts being reduced to 14 whilst Number 8 Josh Knight received treatment. The Londoners extended their lead to 14-5 with their second goal. A timely retort by centre Todd Revell before the break meant the sides turned around with the visitors holding a slender 14-12 advantage. Battersea Ironsides were the first to score in the second period with their third goal giving them a two-score lead 21-12. Medway got back in contact through a Max Bullock penalty before a grandstand finish. The Kent side’s prop Deji Oyesola forced his way over the whitewash with the final play. The result rested on the shoulders of Jamie Ford who converted to send Priestfields into raptures of jubilation.
Round 16: 18th January 2025
Dartfordians 14 Battersea Ironsides 31
The Ironsides collected a valuable bonus point win over struggling Dartfordians.
Gravesend 29 Beckenham 36
The opening exchanges saw the referee felled in an accidental collision but fortunately he was able to continue unlike Gravesend 15 Rhys Betts who broke his hand. The underdogs opened the scoring through Matt Hewitt. The leaders reasserted their authority with Francesco Pennachia scoring the first of his brace and Lewis Bunton’s conversion took the lead on 15 minutes. But the Gs, belying their lowly status, scored two more tries via fly-half George Bruce and Callum Smith to hold a handy 17-7 advantage before the break. However, Beckenham demonstrated their title credentials with 29 unanswered points in a devastating 20-minute spell that spanned the interval. Pennachia added his second along with the regulation contribution from hooker Lamarr Sinclair included in the six tries. Lewis Bunton also had a try to add to his three conversions. Gravesend then not only arrested the carnage but hit back with great effect. Callum Smith scored his second try and when Samraj Chahal added another the hosts trailed 29-36. With 10 minutes remaining Beckenham Number 8 was issued with a yellow card and the game was in the balance but the leaders held on for their bonus point win but Gravesend had two vital points to aid their cause.
Old Colfeians 41 Reeds Weybridge 27
The OCs provided the shock of the round with an impressive win over Reeds. A superb solo score from Reeds winger Aaron Endeley opened the scoring and when Pete Cole added a penalty for 10-0 it looked like regulation win for the visitors. Then the hosts hit back with tries from centre Jack Griffiths and fullback Chris Harris to take a 14-10 lead. The lead changed hands twice more before the break. Reeds 9 Ollie Tyndale restored their lead before his opposite number Jed Wylie returned the compliment when Reeds were short of their full complement. Pete Cole completed the scoring in the first period with another penalty as Colfeians led 21-20 at the interval. The powerful home pack muscled over for the next try before Endeley’s second try made it 28-27. That was to be Reeds last contribution to the scoreboard. Further tries from centre Quba Edwin and winger Jack Nagel saw the home team safely over the line for the best win of this season.
Old Reigatian 29 Thurrock 17
Tries from Reilly Franklin-Talbot and James Goldsmith and seven points from the boot of Tom Baldwin put OR 17-0 up. Thurrock hit back just before the break with James Fergus converting Henry Bird’s try. A yellow card against the host’s Elliot Anderson was punished by a converted try from Dritan Loka as the bottom club trailed 14-17. With a cruel irony it was Loka who was next to see yellow and Reigatian capitalised with Goldsmith’s second try. Tom Baldwin added the gloss of a bonus point with the fourth OR try for a 29-17 win.
Sidcup 27 Medway 26
Fortress Crescent Farm looked impregnable once again as two superbly executed catch and drives from the lineout gave them an early 12-0 lead. The visitors struck back with a try from Conor Chalmers before a Sidcup penalty made it 15-5. The mercurial Antony Clement created the next Medway score for Jonah Hyde for his side to trail 12-15 at the break. The hosts extended their advantage early in the second period before the visitors set about erasing the unbeaten record. John Sipawa got the third Medway try and then they took advantage of a yellow card for Antony Clement to score his first of the season. With the boot of Max Bullock having converted 3 from 4 the Priestfields men led 26-22. Sidcup salvaged their proud record with a late pushover try. Medway became the first side to get any bonus points at Crescent Farm this campaign.
Round 17:
1st February 2025
Battersea Ironsides 40 Gravesend 35:
Due to waterlogged pitches this fixture was switched to Rosslyn Park and became the classic contrast between the fleet of foot Ironsides backs and Gravesend’s powerful pack. Battersea’s early lead was wiped out by a brace of tries from the Kent side’s hooker Lewis White. The pendulum swung back in favour of the Ironsides with goals either side of the break to lead 21-14 with 55 minutes gone. A penalty try for a high tackle on Gs’ Rocky Sims not only levelled the scores but reduced Battersea temporarily to 14. The sides continued to trade tries and with 5 minutes to go it was 35 apiece when Battersea scored the final decisive try. The Gs were thwarted on the final play when the referee, who was unsighted, was unable to award the try that would have drawn them level from a catch and drive from a lineout.
Beckenham 28 Old Colfeians 24
The leaders maintained their 100% home record with four goals including a brace from scrum half Jack Gurney. Once again, Old Colfeians illustrated their improvement with a spirited challenge with four tries of their own. Ultimately the difference on the scoreboard came down to the placekicking with Lewis Bunton’s four conversions out of four proving to be crucial. With five matches remaining these two clubs’ focus will be diametrically opposed. Beckenham with steely determination will be looking for 90 points to guarantee the title and elevation to Level 5. In contrast Old Colfeians are in a fight for survival in which the Black & Whites will have a crucial role as they have still to play not only OCs on the last day of the season but also they play Dartfordians today and Gravesend visit Rugby Lane for S&E’s last home game of the campaign.
Old Tiffinians 34 Dartfordians 15
Old Tiffinians made it four wins from five, with their only loss in that run being to the leaders Beckenham, as they continue their impressive debut season at Level 6.
Reeds Weybridge 31 Old Reigatian 22
A huge crowd gathered at Whiteley Village to celebrate club stalwart John Tyndale and they were not to be disappointed by the entertainment on the pitch. Old Reigatian had a fabulous start to this game storming to a 22-point lead on the back of a dominant pack. The brothers Day hauled Reeds back into the contest. Rhys scored the first and when OR were reduced to 14 men due to a yellow card Lennon scored the second. The momentum was with the hosts who trailed 21-22 after Josh Clark’s score on the hour mark. A Pete Cole penalty put Reeds ahead before a final try from winger Will Jones secured a bonus point win.
Thurrock 21 Sidcup 23
Thurrock might only have one win this campaign and their condition may look terminal but they have not run up the white flag. Against Sidcup a passionate opening display saw them charge into a 14-point lead. Tries from Harry Reynolds (6 mins) and Rob Murphy (11 mins), both converted by Henry Bird, sent the stunned Oakfield crowd into raptures. A resolute Sidcup stormed back with three tries before the break. An opening score by Louis Keeley and a crucial strike by Sam Leak saw the visitors turn around 17-14 up. Keeley extended the lead with a brace of penalties to give the visitors a 9-point advantage. The hosts mounted a last ditch comeback as replacement Dritan Loka stretched for a try. With Henry Bird converting there was now hope with the scoreboard reading 21-23. With time up there was high drama as the Tees were awarded a penalty but Bird’s kick drifted wide.
Round 15 Revisited Part 2:
At long last all the outstanding fixtures have been completed and 17 matches have now been played by all the 12 clubs in Regional 2 South East. Five rounds remain, a remarkably low number when one considers that it is mid-February, due to the instigation of the optional cup competition. The issues of promotion and relegation are now looming large for several clubs. With regard to relegation all the calculations and efforts on the pitch may ultimately prove to be irrelevant as serious issues are considered behind closed doors. The solitary promotion place is in Beckenham’s hands as they hold a 9-point lead over Battersea Ironsides and Medway who both took advantage of their game in hand by taking the maximum 5 points available. Perhaps the key fixture will be their visit to Priestfields on 8th March to take on Medway. Additionally, a fortnight later the Ironsides host their fellow chasers but it could be all over by then. On balance, it appears more likely that the struggle to stay in Regional 2 South will last rather longer than the opportunity to climb up the league pyramid.
8th February 2025
Battersea Ironsides 36 Old Tiffinians 35
Battersea Ironsides took the honours in the ‘Trappist Trophy’. This appears on paper to have been an exhilarating occasion but you really had to be there to know.
Medway 25 Old Reigatian 5
Following their impressive comeback against the Black & Whites Medway made it three on the spin against Sutton’s nemesis, Old Reigatian. The hosts opened the scoring through winger Jamie Ford but the Old Boys levelled at 5-5 soon after. The prolific Max Bullock touched down for his 17th try of the season with what proved to be the last score of a first period that concluded with Medway leading 10-5 at the interval. The second half saw the Priestfield outfit not only gain the victory but also secure a bonus point. Jordan Stubbington was first to score as the home pack imposed themselves near the line. The finale was provided by winger John Sipawa after typically excellent service from Antony Clement. With Jamie Ford locating the uprights on both occasions Medway maintained their challenge with a 24-5 win.
Regional 2 South East
Sutton & Epsom RFC v Dartfordians RFC
Saturday 15th February 2025 – KO 2.00pm
Your referee for today is: David Stronge (LSRFUR)
Sutton & Epsom Dartfordians
15. Gareth O’Brien Fullback 15. Joe Scott
14. Angus Findlay Wing 14. Alex Cappuccio
13. Adam Bibby Outside Centre 13. Jake Taylor
12. Freddy Bunting (c) Inside Centre 12. Fin Nichols
11. Finlay Scott Wing 11. Elliot Soler-Gomez
10. Tom Lennard Fly Half 10. Jarlath Hetherington
9. Steve Munford Scrum Half 9. Dempsey Chappell
1. Dan Johnson Prop 1. Stephen Garrett
2. Sam Lennie Hooker 2. Dan Sweeney
3. Tom Boaden Prop 3. Louis Chapman
4. Ewan McTaggart Second Row 4. Ryan Chandler 5. Josh Glanville Second Row 5. Lewis Potter (c) 6. Ben Tame Flanker 6. Joe Williams 7. Dan Jones Flanker
8. Rob Hegarty No. 8
James Garvey
Harry Wright Replacements Replacements 16. Richard Madadangoma
Will Tuffley 17. Matt Whitaker
18. Josh Rea
Mohamed Fofanah
Miles Taylor
Manager John Croysdill Chris Spedding
DoR Andrew Spooner Chris Spedding
Coaches P Hodgson; A Dombrandt; M Blakeburn; S Munford Harry Golding
Physio Cherry O’Sullivan TBC
Touch Dan Harris TBC
Home-grown player
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Player sponsorship
MEN
Rob Hegarty sponsored by Davis-Skeggs Wealth Management
Ewan McTaggart sponsored by Walbrook Law LLP
Freddie Bunting sponsored by IT4Automation
Thomas Boaden sponsored by Ayming UK Ltd
Pete Gordon sponsored by The Hegarty Family
Angus Findlay sponsored by The Hegarty Family
Dan O’Brien sponsored by Free Partners LLP
Pio Louis sponsored by Better Spirits Ltd
Ciaran Mohr sponsored by Cutting Edge (Sets) Ltd
Alex Mount sponsored by Daksta Ltd
Callum Hilton sponsored by Ideal Medical Solutions
Josh Pulvirenti sponsored by Parsons Building Services
Dan Johnson sponsored by Parsons Building Services
Sam Lennie sponsored by Parsons Building Services
Dan Jones sponsored by S&ERFC U16
Alfie Baker sponsored by S&ERFC U16
WOMEN
Joanne Evans sponsored by Evans Swim School
Beth Evans sponsored by Evans Swim School
Abby Brassey sponsored by U14 & U16 Girls
Zoe McTear sponsored by InTouch Capital Markets Ltd
Isabelle Keith sponsored by MSP Organisation
Esme Newton sponsored by GMJ Coaching Ltd
Player sponsorship @ £300.00 covers cost of player’s membership, sponsor included in match programmes, club website and social media teamsheet and MOTM posts.
Player sponsorship @ £500.00 as above but also includes one social membership for the season and an invitation for 4 to a pre-match league lunch.
Enquiries: bob@haime-butler.com
League playing records 2024-25 season
Results Grid
Club structure
PRESIDENT
John Hardy
LIFE VICE-PRESIDENTS
J J R Austin 1982
W S Bellenger 2002
B G Chapple 1971
R J Cheall 2012
J Croysdill 2022
P J Dommersen 1985
Jackie Dowden 2009
J C Evans 2003
A J Fernihough 2011
I M Frazer 2000
R J Haime 2017
J Hardy 2010
N Harries 2005
D R S Harris 1976
P Hatch 2002
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
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
L H Quested 2003
R Reino 2016
Ann Saunders 2001
J R M Saunders 2004
S M Shaylor 2007
R J Sinclair 2000
J A Tedder 2003
Ann Towers 2001
J N Vale 2000
A J Woods 1996
Rachel Wright 2009
G Yadoo 1976
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
David Luxon david.luxon@hotmail.com
CHAIR EVENTS
CLUB OFFICERS
Chair
R Reino
Honorary Secretary
R Davies
Assistant Secretary
G Jones
Honorary Treasurer
TBC
Chair Sponsorship & Marketing
R Haime
Chair House & Grounds
D Luxon
Director of Rugby
A Spooner
HONORARY TRUSTEES
J J R Austin; J Parsons; G Hill
Nick Corby nickcorby@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Mark Asten suttonrugby.membership@gmail.com
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Bob Haime
bob@haime-butler.com 07702 419195
PRESS LIAISON OFFICER
Paul Beken pbeken@virginmedia.com 020 8643 2456
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
Rob Hegarty
rhegarty99@gmail.com
SENIOR FIXTURES SECRETARY
Iain Frazer
Iain.frazer@virginmedia.com 020 8643 4835
CHAIR WOMENS’ SECTION
Zoe Smith
Zoesmith1992@gmail.com
WOMENS’ FIXTURES SECRETARY
Hannah Smith
sandeladiesrfc@gmail.com 07900 663961
CHAIR MINI & 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
Ian McGraw
ianmcgraw@btinternet.com 07961 808545
Kellie Rutledge
kellie_rutledge@yahoo.co.uk 07808 719150
REFEREE CO-ORDINATOR
Cameron Murtagh cameron.murtagh@icloud.com
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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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:
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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
All aspects of garden and tree work undertaken by fully insured, qualified and experienced professionals including:
• Tree felling and pruning
• Stump grinding
• Driveway and patio installation
• Paving and brickwork
• Fencing and decking
• Pond installation and maintenance
• Turfing and landscaping
• Water features
• Garden maintenance