Esher RFC News

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By MARK BENGOECHEA PETER WINTERBOTTOM is demanding more consistency from his Esher side as they start the second half of the campaign aiming to complete the double over local rivals Barnes at Molesey Road on Saturday. The Eees have been dogged by lapses in concentration in the first half of the season that has thwarted their promotion ambitions and...

​During the month of November the Esher Walking Rugby Group sponsored the Movember charity for men's health. Their target was for £25.00 to be raised from a £2.00 per moustache minimum entry fee for a "best moustache" competition. The prize was 6 bottles of Desperado beers for best "tache" or "Mo". On their last playing session on 29th November the...

Esher produced a stirring second half fightback against visitors Clifton on Saturday, overturning a half-time deficit of 18 points to record a thrilling 32-26 bonus point win over the West Country side at Molesey Road. The home team got off to the worst possible start as Clifton gathered possession from the kick-off and made a break down the left w...

​On Friday 13th December our fabulous Walking Rugby crew gathered after training for their annual Xmas Lunch in the clubhouse. Cooked and served by Linda and her team they had a thoroughly enjoyable feast and with Matt behind the bar they managed one or two rehydrating beverages. If you want to join them on a Friday 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. for a litt...

By MARK BENGOECHEA PETER WINTERBOTTOM will demand a massive improvement against title challengers Clifton at Molesey Road on Saturday following the shock loss at Westcliff last weekend. The Eees Director of Rugby had warned his side to expect a committed Westcliff side on the day they celebrated the opening of their new Essex ground. But Esher turn...

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CHARLIE BALE 1944-2019 Charlie joined Esher Rugby Club as a school boy in the early sixties and played in the Christmas school holidays. He played for Esher First XV in the mid sixties and went on to play for The London Hospital, United Hospitals, Harlequins, The Army, Combined Services and Surrey. He finished his rugby career playin...

By MARK BENGOECHEA ESHER have been warned that Westcliff will be fired up to mark the opening of their new ground in style when the two teams clash on Saturday. The Essex club have moved to brand new facilities near Southend airport and Esher Director of Rugby Peter Winterbottom accepts it will make his side's task even more difficult. Westcliff ma...

HOT OFF THE PRESS …… Esher Rugby Clubs 96th Anniversary Dinner hosted by John Inverdale will be held on Tuesday 21st January 2020 with guest speaker Kyle Sinckler ….. He scored that try against Australia He destroyed the All Black scrum Then Itoje hit him with his elbow And he once played for Esher England World Cup colossus Kyle Sinckler talks lik...

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The Minis and Juniors Christmas Jumper Lunch takes place on Saturday 14th December at 12.30pm ahead of Esher 1st XV v Clifton which kicks off at 3.00pm Dig out your Christmas Jumpers, there will be a prize awarded to the best Christmas Jumper! See flyer below for all the details   Download PDF File Here

​After an unannounced visit from the local authority during the middle of Saturday Pre-Match lunch service the Esher Kitchen and BBQ were given the highest possible rating for Health and Hygiene as set by the Food Standards Authority. Many congratulations to Linda and her team for all their hard work and the outstanding result. Our 5 star rating ha...

Esher got their season back on track again on Saturday with a much needed bonus point win, overcoming visitors Old Albanian with a commanding second half display to secure a 31-20 victory in an incident-packed encounter at Molesey Road. With the conditions set for a dry but bitingly cold afternoon, the home side were forced into some early defendin...

The BBC's voice of rugby for the past 20 years and a former Welsh captain, Eddie Butler is one of the most intelligent commentators on rugby - witty, opinionated, controversial, and one half of rugby's oddest couple with Brian Moore. (Who may also come along). Unmissable 

Many of you will have donated to the Sam Potts fund and the bench has now been installed outside the club shop. It is a very fitting and substantial tribute to Sam and will no doubt be very well used. Whether this is to sit and contemplate or sit and drink a pint from the Esher bar 'A true gentleman, leader and inspiration to all' The remaining fun...

By MARK BENGOECHEA PETER WINTERBOTTOM wants Esher to replicate the desire and commitment they showed at Tonbridge last week as they aim to end a three-match losing streak against Old Albanian RFC on Saturday. The Eees shrugged aside patchy displays against Worthing and Henley to push high-flying Tonbridge all the way before being edged out 17-11. T...

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