Esher RFC News

Following a hugely successful trial last Saturday where over 240 people enjoyed responsible socially distanced food and beverages on the grass areas around the 1st XV pitch we have been advised by Elmbridge Council that we should shut the operation for the next couple of weeks. We are hugely disappointed for our members but also to miss the op...

 Following approval from Elmbridge Council we are delighted  and excited to be opening the Esher Rugby Quarantine Takeaway CaféBar from Saturday 13th June This Saturday we will be open from 2.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m. serving BBQ food and drinks including a selection of beers and wines etc. All food and beverages can be consumed in the...

 Update 3rd June. All guidance is subject to change at short notice The Esher Rugby office is now open on a regular basis Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9.00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. All visitors to the site including staff, players, coaches & volunteers are responsible for ensuring they do not attend if they feel they have COVID symptoms Esher members m...

As you will be aware we have been working to ensure that the club is in shape for next season and despite furloughing most of the staff we have made good progress. Fundraising has been hugely successful so far with contributions from many and for that we are hugely grateful – it shows how many people care about our club. Volunteers We are now in a ...

Dear Member The coronavirus crisis is hitting us all hard, whether you are self-isolating at home, working hard as a key worker or missing loved ones. I'm sure you, like me, are missing one of your loved ones – Esher Rugby Club. You will have seen on our website some of the steps we have taken to enable the Club to get through this period when our ...

22nd May We had a fantastic turnout last night for the Esher Rugby Charity Quarantine Sports Quiz with 9 teams participating and approximately 50 players both young and old and from a broad spectrum of the club: Minis and Juniors, Past players, General Committee members, 1st XV and  more Congratulations go to the U12 Coaches who romped to vict...

By MARK BENGOECHEA PETER WINTERBOTTOM has revealed the captains he hopes will help forge closer ties between Esher's three senior sides and drive the club to success in National Two South next season. The Eees Director of Rugby has named Harrison Collins as first-team skipper while Fraser Wem and Gaz Lewis will lead the Cardinals and Abbots, respec...

Walking Rugby Coach, Mark Michelmore has been looking at ways to help raise funds for Esher Rugby Club. With his involvement with Herbalife he is pleased to offer Esher Rugby members a 15% discount when purchasing their Sports Nutrition programme with 5% of the value being donated to Esher Rugby Club. To find out more contact Mark Michelmore o...

 Mike Caporn -  It is with great sadness that I report my father's passing on Monday 27th April Dad had joined Esher as a 17 year old in 1947 and although he missed the next 2 seasons through National Service, he remained a member ever since The first photo I have is of the 'B' XV from 1950/51 and perhaps poignantly he is standing next to...

 WINTERBOTTOM STRENGTHENS ESHER SQUAD WITH FIVE SIGNINGS By MARK BENGOECHEA PETER WINTERBOTTOM has started strengthening his Esher squad in a bid to turn them into National League Two South title contenders next season. The Eees Director of Rugby has so far made five new signings to add to a squad that finished eighth in the curtailed season. ...

Not to be outdone by the 1st XV and Cardinals the Abbots held their awards with an online quiz night  Questions included: Which year was Esher RFC founded? 1923 Which new world record was set at last year's world cup? Most red cards Where did the Abbots finish in the Surrey Championship?  3rd The quiz was organised and hosted by Abbo...

​Esher Rugby is finding new ways of raising funds to support the club in the current environment but for this one at no cost to you! If you shop online, you can raise FREE donations for Esher Rugby. Over 4,000 shops and sites will donate to us when you use #easyfundraising to shop with them! Please sign up and support us:  use this f...

Esher 1st XV and Cardinals Awards Evening. Firstly, we would like to start by wishing the whole Esher Community a safe and restful Easter Weekend. April would normally see the final few games of the normal calendar season being played, before we turn our attention to; playing sevens, downtime, festivals and most importantly watching John Inverdale ...

​Courtesy of The Rugby Paper

 Dear member, As everyone will have read, the Rugby Season for nearly all levels of Rugby Union is over for the 2019/20 Season with Covid 19 causing significant changes to all our daily lives and seriously hitting all sport in the country. As we all self isolate in different ways, the country is united on tackling the virus and trying to event...

Pass the Ball Not the Virus! Esher U14s training during the pandemic, showing their social distancing skills. Let's beat this together.

​It has been hugely heartening that over the past couple of weeks the members of Esher Rugby have responded so generously to our appeal for help. Donations of funds, auction prizes and valuable time are all extremely welcome and will be used wisely to keep the Club functioning during this period. All staff other than Jamie Robinson and Jorgina Robi...

On-line Silent Auction Help the club and get something back! Is LIVE do take a look! CLICK HERE Please keep donating items from your attic, garage or 'junk room' to the club to auction

We hope you are all safe, well, social distancing and isolating! Esher Rugby 'GoFundMe' page https://www.gofundme.com/f/esher-rugby-keep-your-club-afloat?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1​   We are delighted to announce that we have so far raised £4,730 which is nearly 50% of our target to ke...

Fundraiser by Jamie Robinson : Esher Rugby - Keep your club afloat Click the Esher logo to find the Esher Rugby - GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/esher-rugby-keep-your-club-afloat?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 Due to Covid-19 we at Esher Rugby currently have no Rugby activity of any kind (...