Most of the minis are at home this weekend and Barnes and Chipstead are visiting the U12s. We are also hosting Surrey U20s who are playing Essex U20’s in the afternoon.

DOGS
As most of you will know, we have an on-going issue with dogs at the club. Our groundsman was attacked this week (not for the first time) and this is being escalated with the Council. Please ask parents to support our efforts by keeping dogs on leads when at the club and off the playing pitches at all times and to clean up after them.

ADULT RUGBY NEWS
1st XV: the Men had a good win (20-10) on the south coast away at Brighton and have this weekend off. The next game is at home against Sutton & Epsom on 5 March (3pm kick off), let’s get as many people down as possible. Our U11s are providing the ball boys and girls.
Women’s XV: lost 17-7 at Hackney Ladies and are away again this Sunday at Hammersmith & Fulham Ladies.

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The minis have a triangular training session on Sunday with Weybridge Vandals and Effingham & Leatherhead joining our U8s and U10s (the U7, U9 and U11 all away). Would all visitors please take heed of our parking policy please.

The U14 Boys squad are away on tour (look out for the Wimbledon jerseys at the Rec on Saturday), and the U18 Girls team have a friendly away at Quins Amateurs.

One result from last Sunday... Under 14 Boys beat Chobham 47-0.

Adult Rugby
Mens 1st XV: Tough loss at home for the Men last Saturday 34-7 against Sidcup. For those fancying a trip to the seaside, they play Brighton away this Saturday (2.30pm kick off).
Women’s XVL: Are in action away at Hackney Ladies on Sunday (also a 2.30pm kick off).

For those looking for some live rugby action on Saturday, the Strollers (4th XV) play at home against local rivals Battersea Ironsides.

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Let's kick off with some youth results from the weekend

U12 A beat Camberley 35-5 (Waterfall Cup)
U12 B lost to Old Ruts/KCS 40-10 (friendly)

U13 Boys A lost to Guildford 15-10 (Waterfall Cup)

U14 lost to London Irish 12-10 (Waterfall Cup)

U15 Boys A beat Farnham 23-7 (Quins Cup)
U15 Boys B beat Old Reigatians 24-10 (Quins Cup)

U15 Girls lost to Farnham 27-19 (friendly)

U16 lost to Cranleigh 34-29 (Quins Cup)

Adult rugby results
1st XV: Back to winning ways for the Men last Saturday, with a good win away at Maidenhead 32-15. They are back at home this Saturday with a game against Sidcup (kick off 2.30pm) with the u12s providing the ball boys.
The Women’s XV: Went down 27-10 last Sunday away at Hampstead Ladies. No game this weekend, but they have a trip to Hackney Ladies the week after.

U7s are on cakes and U9s are on parking

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This weekend the Mini’s welcome Cobham (evens at home, odds away); the U15A and U15B play Quins Cup matches at home against Farnham and Old Reigatians respectively, the U13 play Guildford in the Waterfall Cup and the U15G have a home friendly against Farnham.

YOUTH RESULTS - from last Sunday

U15A lost to Warriors 25-12
U15B lost to Old Emanuel 26-14
U15G lost to Sutton & Epsom 43-5

Colts beat Dorking 38-7

ADULT RUGBY NEWS
1st XV: went down 30-17 away at Havant and are on the road again this weekend at Maidenhead. Next home game is against Sidcup on 12 February (u12s providing the ball boys).
Women’s XV: had a good win at home 43-22 against Medway Ladies and look to back up the win on Saturday with a trip to Hampstead Ladies.

WINE TASTING AT THE CLUB - FRIDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2022
Our in-house booze expert, Ruth, is hosting a wine tasting evening. There are a few places left so do get in touch to book your slot.

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A slightly calmer day at the club this Sunday and we welcome Old Wimbledonians Warriors for joint training with the U7, U9 and U11s.

PARKING: U13G
CAKES: U11

YOUTH RESULTS
U13A lost to Esher
U13B lost to Harlequins Amateurs
U13 Girls lost to Guildford & Camberley 8-3 (tries)

U14 beat Old Reigatians 39-5
U15 Girls beat Old Ruts 36-5
U16 beat Battersea Ironsides 22-20
U18 Girls beat Old Reigatians 15-14

ADULT RUGBY
The 1st XV: Back to winning ways for the 1st XV who beat CS Stags 40-0 on Saturday. They are back on the road at Havant this weekend (who sit one below us in the league). Next home game is against Sidcup on 12 February (2.30pm kick off) when the U12s will be on ball boy duties.
The Women’s XV: Play Medway Ladies at home on Sunday (2pm kick off).

The final First XV home games are 12 February vs Sidcup, 5 March vs Sutton & Epsom, 26 March vs N. Walsham, 2 April vs Tunbridge Wells and 23 April vs Tring

QUIZ Reminder that the next Quiz is being held on Friday, 25 February, and there are a few tables remaining – please get your teams in (up to 8 at £17.50 pp including curry and prizes).

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A busy Sunday ahead with all the Minis back at home and six competitive home Youth fixtures (U13, U13G, U14, U15G, U16 and U18G).

PARKING: U6 (note that with six visiting sides parking is likely to be very busy so please do car share or take public transport where possible).

CAKES: U8

QUIZ: Reminder that the next quiz is on Friday, 25 February (7.30pm start, teams of up to 8, £17.50 pp including curry and cash prizes).

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A big welcome to Esher Rugby and Old Ruts who are joining our minis for training today.

Please note that we have moved a few age groups around to accommodate our visitors. As the grounds are wet - parents - please don't trample the touchlines into an even bigger mess!

WALKING RUGBY: Starts again on Sunday, 2pm. All over 50s welcome to join this well-supported group.

TREASURER: We are on the lookout for a new treasurer for the Minis & Youth section. Nick Wright will be stepping down from the role at the end of the season (a year after his own son stopped playing). Accountancy training not required, but some numeracy would help. The task takes a couple of hours each month and Nick will provide a fantastic hand over (having absolutely nailed the job over the past few years). Please help if you can - contact chair@wmrfc.co.uk if you can help.

1st XV: The men lost to 2nd placed Hertford 5-13 last Sunday in tough conditions. They are on the road this Saturday at Westcombe Park. Next home game is the week after on 22 January against CS Stags 1863 (2pm), our U13s providing the ball boys. The Women’s game was cancelled last weekend, so their first game in 2022 will be away at Beckenham Ladies on Saturday.

The U12s are on parking duties and U9s are providing the cakes. Please support both.

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Happy New Year!

It's great to be back, especially as we are all now back to playing the full rules for our age groups. You can read all of the regulations for the age groups here.

This Sunday, everyone except the U15s (training away at Dorking) are at home, with the U14s (welcome to Rosslyn Park) and U15 girls having joint training sessions at home.

Quiz night on February 25th
Or next quiz will be on Friday, 25 February (7.30pm start). Teams of up to 8 at £17.50 per person, which includes a top notch curry. It'd be great to get one table per age group, or at least combine a few so that the M&Y are well represented. Book your tables with John Woods: johnwoods.wrfc@gmail.com

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Our Colts (U17 and U18 team) head coach, Justin Pascoal-Reynolds, is proud to share the news that one of his players, Ethan Knight, was called up to the Harlequins U18s team just before Christmas. The match against London Irish, played at Cobham RFC, was a tight affair with Quins edging the scoreline to win 21-17. Many congrats Ethan, from all of us at Wimbledon RFC.

Sadly we have decided to postpone the traditional Christmas party to avoid having too many people in too small a space - we'll celebrate the mid-point of our season, and award our Jason Leonard Award winners, when we can in the new year.

A few age groups have decided to take a longer Christmas break so are not training on Sunday (this includes the u8 and u9s). We will be fully back on Sunday 9th January 2022 (although some age groups may choose to train on the 2nd of January - keep an eye out for emails from your managers).

We've had a fantastic first half of the season - thank to all the coaches, managers, kids and parents for making it such a successful few months.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.