Rugby Ethos - Open Letter to Clubs from Surrey RFU

2nd February 2010

Surrey RFU, concerned about the rise in disciplinary issues this season, have written an open letter to all rugby players and supporters reminding them of the ethos on which the reputation of this wonderful game is built.  The letter can be found here.

Help for Heroes/Rugby for Heroes 2010 Calendar

23rd October 2009

As part of Rugby’s support for the Help for Heroes campaign, Rugby for Heroes has produced a 2010 calendar featuring some of the country’s finest young rugby players including British & Irish Lions, Tom Croft and Ugo Moyne, and England Rugby’s Delon Armitage, Steffon Armitage, Ryan Lamb, Anthony Allen, Dominic Waldouck, Marcel Garvey, Olly Morgan, Luke Narraway, Jordan Crane and Nick Abendanon.

The calendar, which costs £9.99 plus postage of £2.95, can be ordered from http://www.rugbyforheroes.org.uk/.

Please help this very worthy cause by ordering your calendar now – it makes a good Christmas present for young and old alike!

Discounts for Club Members

4th August 2009

Krups, one of our main sponsors, are offering club members a 20% discount on its Home and Cook range of kitchen products.  Please visit www.homeandcook.co.uk to take advantage of this offer.  Be sure to use code ELRFC20 at the checkout.

Another of our major sponsors, Judd Associates, are offering a half price Web Health Check of your internet site to maximise your online performance.  Visit webhealthcheck.co.uk and enter code Rug09.

Print Your Pictures are offering club members a 10% discount to transfer your photos onto stunning canvas prints.  To take advantage of this offer simply visit http://www.printyourpictures.co.uk.  Be sure to use discount code EFLH on all orders.

New Senior Lead Coach Appointed

1st July 2009

The Management Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Pickering as the new Senior Lead Coach.  Mark, who joins us from Farnborough RFC, will be assisted by Mark Fricker, who has been appointed as Senior Assistant Coach, with special responsibility for the backs.

All players should note that pre-season training starts at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 7 July 2009.

2nd Team Manager Wanted!

23rd January 2009

A Team Manager is required to manage the Eagles 2nd Team.  The duties of the 2nd Team Manager include:

• Selecting the 2nd Team in consultation with the Director of Rugby, Head Coach and Captain.
• Informing players of their selection.
• Contacting players regarding availability.
• Maintaining records of all players (in consultation with the DoR and 1st Team Manager).
• Liaison with the DoR and Head Coach on all rugby matters concerning the 2nd Team.
• Liaison with the 1st Team Manager regarding the registration of players with the RFU.
• Liaison with the Club Referees Coordinator regarding the requirements for referees for 2nd Team games.

Please contact the Director of Rugby (by email or call him on 07733 337161) if you are interested in this role.