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Chairman’s Welcome
A proud moment for Witney RFC
We’re delighted to share that former Witney Angels Captain Ella Scarffe has been selected in the RAF squad to face the Royal Navy this weekend
Dob in Dabber !
Dabber Willis has taken up hiding in the programme. All you have to do is find him and win a pint. Dob in Dabber at the Bar on match day, and if you’re the first to do so, you win a pint of ale or a glass of wine. Cheers Dabber!
Daubeney x 2. Ollie Dawkins landed one conver surprise contender for next year’s kicking duti Clark with 2.
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Things First!
Well done lads, you kept fighting until the end, n up, earned a try bonus against one of the best Tier 6, and put a smile on the faces of the Witney Thank you.
1st Things First!
A massive thank you to all our fabulous sponsors!
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We have secured tickets for all 3 England Home games and both Saturday and Sunday Finals Days. Want to be there?
Sponsors, Players and Members contact:
Nations Championship Cup
england home games and finals day tickets
As a Club we have secured tickets for each of the England home games in November, and in addition, tickets for the Saturday and Sunday Finals’ Days. The England Home games are as follows:
Sunday 8 November Australia
14 November
Saturday 21 November
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We have tickets for the Saturday and Sunday Finals as follows:
Sponsors, Players and Club Members wishing to attend should in the first instance contact me at:
Fiji have decided to play their summer home fixtures here in the Northern Hemisphere with the England game being played at the Everton FC ground on 11 July. Tickets for that and for the games in Wales and Scotland can be obtained at:
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2 Be or not 2 Be
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Who Shall We 3s Beat Again?
England’s Red Roses travel to Murrayfield on Saturday for the 36 clash in this thriller. Out of 35 previous encounters England have won 33, losing in the 1999 European Championship 3 place playoff game having lost their semifinal game to France, the eventual winners.
hThe Red Roses are currently on a 34-game winning streak, but not wanting to tempt fate it will be a tough game at the home of Scottish rugby, come on England!
The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference.
He acquired his size from too much Pi.
Where Angels Fly!
Angels can fly, right? Well, this one certainly can. Our very own Ella Scarffe, or should I say Cpl Scarffe, RAF, has taken her talents to new heights. Formerly the youngest-ever captain of our Angels, Ella’s journey has taken an exciting new direction since late last year, when she successfully enlisted in the RAF.
In just six months, she’s not only earned the rank of Corporal, but has also been selected for the RAF Women’s team, taking on the Royal Navy today at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton.
We wish Ella all the very best, both in today’s match and in her chosen career. We couldn’t be prouder of you. Oh, and don’t let her forget her RAF team nickname; “PropElla,” very fitting for our former Angel’s captain.
Academy The Future’s Bright!
Didcot 5 : 20 Academy
The Academy signed off the season in style with a well-earned win away at Didcot against tough opposition. Squally conditions and a firm pitch made things challenging, but Witney adapted best early on. A clever 50–22 from Ben set up field position, and from the resulting lineout, Keagan’s powerful break set up George Smith to score. George added a second soon after with a quick tap penalty to make it 10–0.
Didcot responded strongly, putting Witney under sustained pressure and eventually crossing just before half-time to close the gap to 10–5.
The second half message was clear: move the ball, attack space, and keep it alive. Witney delivered, with Ben breaking the line to set up J-Man for a well-worked try. Seth then sealed the result with a strong finish out wide to make it 20–5.
A competitive game throughout, and a fitting end to the season — showing both the team’s quality and its potential. Credit to the squad as well, with 14 players stepping up to senior rugby this season.
MOTM: George Smith
DOTD: George Boz / Joe Jeche (arriving five minutes before kick-off)
Special mention to Fin, stepping up from the U16s and impressing.
M & Js
Investing in the Future
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Witney Can Do Magic!
Chinnor v Wizards
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We are off to Chinnor on Saturday for a game against their Walking Rugby new guys. If they are anything like the rest of the Club, they will be no push over. What is exciting is that we will get to see Chinnor 1 XV against Worcester Warriors in the Championship. Should be a good game and therefore a great day. st
Team to be drawn from:
Duncan Footner
Ian Loughborough (VC)
Jeremy Hugo
Andrew Nixey
Sarah Algar
Scottie Gardner (C)
John Manterfield
Jack Clay
Reg Nicolson
Jason Freeman
Dean Pinnell
What’s On @ Hailey Road!
Veterans @ Hailey Road
Contrary to poular belief, you do not have to have:
Served in the Trenches of WWI
Be over 60 with a pacemaker!
Although being either of those does not preclude you from playing, we do ask for a letter from your parent.
A massive thank you to all our fabulous sponsors!
How would you like 10% off everything you buy over the bar? With a WRFC Members Discount Card that’s exactly what you get. 10% off all your beers, teas, coffees, sandwiches etc. For a small anual fee, currently £25, you get a year’s worth of discounted products. That’s approximately 50p a week, so one pint of lager a week and you have made your money back, 2 pints and your saving at a level appreciated by Yorkshiremen.
To qualify for the card you need to be a signed up member of the Club.
Interested? email me or speak to any of the marvellous bar staff. ian.loughborough@witneyrugby.co.uk
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