Colts Leading The Way

The process of intigrating the Colts into the senior sides for the rest of the season proved a worthwhile step as three of this year's colts enjoyed a well fought game at top of the table Henley

The 2nds will enjoy a home fixture this week against Esher with a team balanced between the age and experience of stalwarts such as Piers 'The Dutch Cap' Morgan at No 8 through to young Tom Hudson at No 15

If you want to see some stars of the future on Saturday - pop over and have a look at the 2s

Jake Makes Baa-Baas

Jake Jenkins, MRFC U11s player, has made it through the latest round of selection to be picked as first choice Outside Centre in the England Prep School Baa-baas team after playing in a South versus North match and trial at Rugby School last month

After a training session, the trial took the form of a match played on the same pitch that William Webb-Ellis began the game and saw the South comprehensively beat the North by 50 points to nil over three 15 minute periods.

Jake has been playing at MRFC since he was 5 years old, and the Club has been a significant influence on his development as have been the talented lads in the U11 squad he plays with every Sunday. Jake is due to tour Northern Ireland with the Baa-baas at the end of this month.

I am sure all at the club wish Jake a succesful and enjoyable tour

U12s Coming on Strong
U12 A's 10pts vs Wallingford A's 10pts

The A squad showed how much they have progressed by putting in a highly competitive performance in a very tight and closely contested game. Having been beaten 10-0 in a game at the start of the season in 7 mins, Maids were determined to show their improved defence which has only conceded 11 tries in 12 games since Xmas.

The scrum provided a solid foundation for good quality ball enabling maids to dominate most of the first half, however they were stung when Wallingford strung a good backs move together to open the scoring in the corner. Maids responded by increasing their aggression and all put in good hard tackles, clearing rucks rapidly.

This was rewarded with a well worked try for Ben Gordon just after half time. Unfortunately Maids the relaxed and quickly conceded a try, but then put all the pressure on Wallingford as they battled for the equaliser. In the final play, the pressure and hassle paid off as Daniel Cutler was able to pounce on a loose ball over the line to equalise and restore pride. Notable strong performance by 'man of the match' Tom Kynaston, who showed controlled aggression, a great work rate and solid tackling ability. Overall an excellent team performance and it's great to see some of the things that have been practiced on the training field coming through in to matches.
 
 
U12 B's vs Wallingford Barbarians
Without enough players for 2 sides, Wallingford played a mixed A/B team against Maids B's and the Maids showed great character and determination in a tough game. Wallingford won, but excellent performances were given by Richard Derry, Tom Judd, Ben Smith and Ben Gordon, the highlight of which was a charge down and try by Richard Derry, after the whole Wallingford defence had been put under pressure by some tight Maids marking and hustling

Ex players and VIP Lunch
10th April at the club
12 noon  £12.50

Maidenhead 1s vs Weston Super-Mare
Final game of the season

If we are going down, we might as well go down with a beer in our hand and in the company of good friends

Contact Keith Lawton to confirm attendance - klawton@sky.com

Message From the Boss

Club General Manager

As some of you may know, Billy has accepted a new role outside the Club and so has stepped down as General Manager.  His wife Teresa has kindly stepped into his shoes for the remainder of this season.  We have already received interest from a number of people wishing to be considered for this role and would like to invite any other Club members to let us know if they are interested in applying for the GM role. 

Please email me directly on jwanklyn_home@hotmail.com or call me on my mobile before Thursday 25th March.

Help needed

I am pleased to report that the Clubhouse extension project has started and is on track.  The plan is to get as much of the new external building work completed before the end of the season, then close while the internal work is carried out.  The Clubs last rugby activities conclude on Sunday 25th April, and so I would like to ask for volunteers to help us clear out and pack up the Clubhouse fixtures, fittings, pictures, memorabilia and furniture on Monday 26th April.

If you are able to help please let me know by contacting me at jwanklyn_home@hotmail.com or on my mobile, 07834 899788.  Many thanks.

Best regards 

John Wanklyn
CEO & Chairman, Maidenhead Rugby Club

Forthcoming Fixtures

20 Mar - 1st XV vs Taunton (H) N3SW - KO 2.30pm    
20 Mar -  2nd XV vs Esher (H) TSD2 - KO 2.30pm 
20 Mar - 3rd XV vs Redingensians II (A) BBOPA - KO 3.00pm  
20 Mar - 4th XV vs Kingsclere II (H) BBOD2S - KO 2.30   

21 Mar - U16 vs Redingensians (H)    
21 Mar - U15 vs Windsor (A)    
21 Mar - U14 vs Windsor (H)
21 Mar - Minis vs Wallingford (H)
21 Mar - U13A vs Windsor (A)    
21 Mar - U13B vs Camberley (A)    
21 Mar - Minis Training plus U6 - U8 - London Irish Roadshow  

 6 Nations

Enjoy The Final Round at The Club

Wales vs Italy
2.30 KO

Ireland vs Scotland
5.30 KO

France vs England
7.45 KO