Three men’s teams are at The RAG this Saturday as the Men’s 1st XV play Leicester Lions, the Vikings take on Ampthill, and the Normans face Esher Abbots. Unfortunately, the Saxons v Wimbledon game has been postponed.

On Sunday our Women travel to face league leaders Old Albanians. An away win would put them ahead in the Championship South 1 division!

In the main event, the Richmond Men’s 1st XV play Leicester Lions in Round 17 of National League 1 kicking off at 3pm which promises to be a big day. Match tickets are still available to purchase, please click here

For those unable to make the game, coverage will be provided on X (formerly known as Twitter at RichmondFC1861

Head Coach, Rob Powell, has made four changes from his side that faced Taunton Titans in Richmond’s last outing.

In the pack, Alex Post returns to captain the side at hooker; George Nugent starts in the engine room and the resident big hitter Ethan Benson is back at openside flanker.

In the backline, Matt Marsh earns his start at scrum-half and Henry Cheeseman moves over to the left wing providing a big physical threat. Paddy Case returns for his first game back this season after coming back from his wrist injury, starting at outside centre.

A special mention to Luke Spring who makes his 50th cap for Richmond, starting on Saturday, a brilliant achievement for our prop!

First XV (1-15)

1. Luke Spring – Sponsored by Steve Hardwick
2. Alex Post © - Sponsored by Andrew Gordon
3. Archie Maggs – Available to sponsor
4. Jake Monson - Sponsored by Ollie Quigley
5. George Nugent – Sponsored by Ian Hart
6. David Massey – Sponsored by Tim Mott
7. Ethan Benson – Sponsored by Aaron Adams
8. Mark Bright – Sponsored by Graham Talling
9. Matt Marsh – Sponsored by Chris Banks
10. Ted Landray – Sponsored by Caroline Habberfield
11. Henry Cheeseman – Sponsored by Denise Williams & Bob Scott
12. Tom Hitchcock – Sponsored by Table Twenty
13. Paddy Case – Sponsored by Geoff Hotten
14. Chidera Obonna – Sponsored by John Heaton
15. Alex O’Meara – Sponsored by Tim Forrester

Replacements

16. Garin Lloyd – Available to sponsor
17. Barnaby Vaughan – Available to sponsor
18. Henry Wills – Sponsored by Metatrak
19. Luc Jones – Sponsored by Tony Dorman
20. Lewis Dennett – Sponsored by Mermaid Gin

MATCH TICKET PRICES:

• Match entrance for members online or at the gate: £12
• Match entrance for non-members online: £18
• Match entrance for non-members at the gate: £20
• Under 16's: Free
• Student price: £6

Getting here
The RAG is ideally located with excellent public transport links. Fast trains from Waterloo reach Richmond in 15 minutes – the station is less than five minutes' walk from the Ground. Alternatively, use the District Line underground service London Overground or one of the numerous buses which come to Richmond from all parts of London.

We also have plenty of parking spaces on-site should you wish to drive.