About Esher Rugby Football Club

Esher Rugby club is based in Surrey England.

The Mission Statement of the Club is to compete successfully in the Championship this season, whilst maintaining our extensive 'grass roots' rugby activity, fielding eight senior sides and supporting our vibrant Mini and Junior sections.

The club offers rugby to all standards and we welcome all players to the club, whatever your skill or fitness level, there will always be a game for you.

We have a large Membership for those who prefer not to play, but who want to watch top class rugby and enjoy a beer or two, and a chat with friends. Membership details

Handling the Teams

The club can boast an impressive array of quality coaching staff. Mike Schmid is the Director of Rugby and a former Canadian International and Rotherham coach. He is aided by Chris Kibble who has taken over the role of Head Backs coach and he is assisted by Ollie Smith Currently on the playing staff at Harlequins and is a former England International Centre, Tom Warren former Esher and London Irish prop will be forwards coach for the squad. The fitness is not forgotten and Shawn Renwick has taken over the role in 2011 and is assisted by Tom Mans. The 1st Team Manager is David Page.

The 2nd XV are in the capable hands of Gordon Raybould and they will be coached alongside the 1st XV using the coaches named above and also some guest coaches.

The 3rd XV which is now also known as the development side will also be coached alongside the 1st and 2nd XV. The idea is that it will be a two pronged 2nd XV with the younger players coming from this side. Development team manager is Nigel Scott. The coaching staff consist of Dave Chalcraft, Phil Clements and former Esher, Harlequins full back Ray Dudman.

We are also privileged to have a brilliant back up team of physio's and Doctors. The Lead physio Emma Mark alongside Jonny Grimwade. The Club doctor is Dr Peter Thompson and Dr James Noake.

The captains of the other sides will also extend a hand of friendship to any one just wishing to have a run out on a Saturday.

Members are welcome throughout the season.  Information about our Mini and Junior Sections can be found on this website.  This section is run by our Youth Chair  Mark Jones.