What an amazing start to the season we had last Sunday (even though technically it was pre-season). The weather was gorgeous, the rugby less rusty than you would think and there were smiles everywhere.

Everyone should be back this Sunday and we hope to see as many new faces as possible - we proudly never turn people away. We have lots of new coaches stepping up and the excitement can only grow as we head towards the rugby world cup.

Please help get the subs paid as quickly as you can - Nick the treasurer will be at the clubhouse on Sunday morning, running a subs/registration clinic to make paying as easy as possible. Also, Kate and Sophie will be running a DBS check table for those coaches and first aiders who need either renewing or a check completing as they are new in-role. They'll be there from 9am and the documents you need to bring are listed here: http://wmrfc.co.uk/childprot

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With more people coming, parking properly, in the right places and listening to the parent volunteers is even more important. Please follow all the details as below and don't park on private roads.

The adult 1st XV have had a fantastic pre-season training session, so if you fancy watching top quality club rugby pop down to Barham Road this Saturday for a 3pm KO against old rivals London Irish Wild Geese.

Finally, that all-important pitch plan