UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Every Friday 19 August: Over 55 FREE walking rugby sessions 10:00 - 11:30am @RAG
• Every Wednesday 24 August: FREE walking rugby sessions for all ages and abilities @ Marble Hill 5:30 - 7pm Book here
• Friday 26th August: (H) Richmond vs Ealing KO 7:30pm Pre-season friendly fixture
• Friday 26th August: (H) Richmond Vikings vs Wimbledon KO TBC Pre-season friendly fixture
• Friday 26th August: The First XV Experience Camp @RAG 12 - 6:30pm for all children 5 - 16 year olds Book here
• Friday 2nd September: Richmond Gin and Rum Festival @RAG Book here
• Sunday 4th September: Start of Minis & Youth training
• Saturday 17th September: (H) Richmond vs Caldy KO 3pm Championship league fixture
• Sunday 18th September: Law Society 7s – GROUND CLOSED NO Richmond training
• Friday 30th September: Heavies Foundation Fundraiser Lunch – Grand Connaught Rooms, WC2
• Friday 30th September: Comedy Night @RAG Hosted by Whole lotta Comedy

BLACKHEATH 12 VS RICHMOND 45 

The very oldest rugby club fixture was resumed post Covid on Friday evening with an excellent run out for hosts Blackheath and visiting Richmond. Given recent weather the pitch was in excellent condition and both teams showed a desire to attack. 

The match was three thirty minute periods with Blackheath making a strong start and scoring out wide through Nick Foster after just  five minutes. The Richmond response was swift, skipper Mark Bright resuming his regular try scoring routine. This was quickly followed by an excellent Richmond driving maul try with both tries converted by the impressive Ted Landray. 

Richmond made fifteen changes at the break with Blackheath making a handful. Richmond full back Owain James did very well to collect and score from an accurate Hamish Graham kick and this was followed after a series of drives to the line by a short range try for lock Jake Monson. The third Richmond score of the second period was a well worked try by centre Zuriel Makele, converted by Jack Johnson. 

In the final period a combination of strong defence and the ambition to offload out of the tackle  saw Richmond tries for centre Raz Patel and fly half Ted Landray. Another driving maul try saw hooker Callum Torpay added to the score sheet. Blackheath fought gallantly and played well throughout , especially at the breakdown, and were rewarded with an excellent try from Alex Witchell following a lineout peel. The final score of the night came for Richmond after a long passage of attacking play and was secured by fly half Jack Johnson. 

THE FIRST XV EXPERIENCE

We are hosting a camp next week Friday 26th August 12 - 6:30pm, when the First team is playing against Ealing and the Vikings playing against Wimbledon.

The 1-day camp is about connecting the First team Championship players to our junior and youth teams and having that one club feeling. We are offering the first team experience and trying to show as much of the behind the scenes of a match day as possible.

The timetable of the day
12:00 – 13:00 Arrival and registration
13:00 – 13:45 Warm up and activate
13:45 – 14:00 Water break
14:00 – 15:00 Ball skills, tackle technique and jackling
15:00 – 16:00 Break (video analysis, physio and Gym)
16:00 – 17:00 Rob Powell and Steve Hill (2 first team coaches)
17:00 – 18:00 Tour of the changing rooms (set for a match day)
18:00 - 18.30 – End of day awards
                        - Dinner served in canteen (sausage and chips)
19:00 – Watch first team warm up
19:45 – Guard of honour’

To book your spot CLICK HERE

Where: Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Road, TW9 2SF

GIN AND RUM FESTIVAL

Richmond Gin and Rum evening will take place Friday 2nd September from 6:30pm - 11pm. There is a special 15% discount for all Richmond Rugby members. The code is RICHRFC enter this code at the time of booking and there will be a 15% discount off the full price tickets.

• Meet gin & rum distillers & suppliers-serving by the
• glass & take home bottles
• Free glass and a drink for each ticketholder
• Variety of food options
• Full bar available for non gin drinkers
• Live entertainment

Fun in the Sun Camp

We are pleased to announce that this summer holiday Richmond Rugby are hosting 'Fun in the Sun' sports camp in the August period.

Fun in the Sun provides enjoyable activities and nutritious meals for primary and secondary school aged children. Children will be able to access a variety of fun outdoor and indoor activities, including multi-sport games (football, cricket, rounders, tag rugby etc) throughout the summer holidays, as well as a cooked lunch.

Where: Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Road, TW9 2SF
Daily times: Everyday 10am-2pm (All coaches DBS checked)

Booking Slots:
4 Weeks Monday to Thursday:[/b] Monday 1st - Thursday 25th August
Click here to book.

Prices:

• £25 for one day.
• £45 for two days.
• £65 for three days.
• £80 for four days.

If you have any queries regarding the programme, please contact Richmond's Community Department on: communitydept@richmondfc.co.uk

Summer FUEL Camp

We are excited to announce Richmond Rugby has been awarded a contract from Achieving for Children on behalf of Richmond Borough Council to run FREE holiday camps for local children this summer.

The camps are FREE and open to children and young people who eligible for free school meals. This opportunity is provided as part of the government’s expanded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme being delivered across Kingston and Richmond, which also covers the Christmas holidays in 2022. Across the two boroughs, the programme has been named FUEL.

Where: Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Road, TW9 2SF
Daily times: Everyday 10am-2pm (All coaches DBS checked)

Booking Slots:
4 Weeks Monday to Thursday: Monday 1st - Thursday 25th August - Click here to book

If you have any queries regarding the programme, please contact Richmond's Community Department on: communitydept@richmondfc.co.uk

Heavies Foundation Fundraiser Lunch

Tickets are now available for The Richmond Heavies Foundation Lunch on September 30th.

This west end extravaganza is a proven fun day out and provides the necessary fundraising to allow The Foundation to support our players and members.

We hope you can make it either by taking a table, coming as part of a smaller group or booking individually.
For table bookings, please contact Amy at amy@ourlegend.com

An auction is how most of the funds are raised, and if you are in a position to help in any way please contact Andy Bagnold -andybagnold@yahoo.co.uk