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Contents

Executive and Sub Committees ...................... 5 to 6Meeting Dates, & Events .......................................... 6Club Liaison .............................................................. 6Our President Writes ................................................ 7From Our Chairman ................................................. 8Retiring Secretary’s Report ..................................... 9New Hon Secretary’s Report ..................................11Vice President’s Report ......................................... 11Financing The Union .............................................. 13Marketing Summary .............................................. 14RFU Representative’s View ................................... 15Message from OUR SPONSORS ......................... 16Community Rugby Report .................................... 17Representative Rugby Notes ................................ 18County 1st XV Roundup ........................................ 19Herts Rugby Development Team ......................... 20Join In Hertfordshire .............................................. 21Club Competitions ................................................. 22Herts/Middx Merit Tables ...................................... 23Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour ................... 24 to 25Golf Day .................................................................. 26Bravehearts ............................................................ 27Disciplinary ................................................... 28 to 29Congratulations to BSRFC .................................... 29Teams Photos .............................................. 30 to 32Diary Dates ............................................................. 32Representative Fixtures ......................................... 33County & School Competitions ............................ 34Previous Winners of County Comps .................... 35Playing & Honours Table Records .............. 36 to 37County Championship Appearances ......... 38 to 41Officers, Captains & Life Members ....................... 42Club Directory .............................................. 44 to 54Fixture Directory ........................................... 55 to 59Herts Rugby Football Schools Union ......... 60 to 65Herts Referees ............................................. 66 to 70Trophy Winners ....................................................... 71Cup & Competition Rules ............................ 71 to 72County Membership ..................................... 73 & 75Useful Telephone Numbers .................................. 76

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HERTFORDSHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION

PRESIDENT – GRAHAM WALKER46 Church Street, Guilden Morden,Hertfordshire, SG8 0JD tel : 01763 852843 (H) 07922 221599 (M) graham.walker56@btinternet.com

VICE-PRESIDENT – MARTYN KIRK31, Beech Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7DDtel : 01923 856927 (H) 07767 868980 (M)mkirk@bgcpartners.com CHAIRMAN – RICHARD MILNESDuart, Bulstrode Lane, Felden, Hertfordshire, HP3 0BPtel : 01442 230602 (H) 07940 255355 (M)chairman@hertsrugby.co.uk HONORARY TREASURER – JOHN GREGORY4, Caldecote, Near Stilton, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3SGtel : 01733 246209 (H) 07710 493731 (M)Johngregory326@talktalk.net HONORARY SECRETARY – ADRIAN SPARKS296 Ware Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7EX tel : 01992 538453 (H) 01992 589364 (B) 07778 436341 (M)adehrfus@btinternet.com

CHAIRMAN of COMMUNITY RUGBY – TIM BONNETT194, Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HYtel : 01462 421829 (H) 07860 538823 (M)trbonnett@me.com

CHAIRMAN of MARKETING – COLIN HASLAM35 Alder Close, Thorley Park, Bishop’s Stortford,Hertfordshire, CM23 4JXtel : 01279 659030 (H) 07970 154330 (M)penninepartnership@ntlworld.com CHAIRMAN of REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY – DAVID TOON10 Cotswold Gardens, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EGtel : 07714 510554 (M)davidtoon@sky.com CHAIRMAN of COMPETITIONS – JON CLAPHAM49 Brook Court, Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 7JA tel : 01923 852104 (H) 07810 817083 (M)Jonathan.clapham@ntlworld.com RFU COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE – DAVID ROBERTS30 Salusbury Lane, Great Offley, Hitchin,Hertfordshire, SG5 3EEtel : 01462 769228 (H) 07734 059295 (M)d.roberts837@btinternet.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SUB COMMITTEESRepresentative & Coaching Sub Committee 2015/16

Herts RFU Competitions Sub Committee: 2015-16

Chairman David ToonSchools Tom HockedySenior Men ( 1st XV & U23’s) Chris Rainbow, 07916 515656Senior Women Mel Liley

DPP (U13 - U16) Jerry Russell, 07802 278055Stags (U18 & U20) Mike Mckay, 07447 559499 GirlsAdrian Pomfret, 07906 863550 RFUMartin MacTaggart & Alex Austerberry

Chairman Presidents’ Cup Organiser Presidents’ Trophy Organiser Herts Sevens Cup Arranger Herts Colts Cup & Shield Organiser All covered by Jonathan Clapham

London & SE League Official Herts Middx Comps Member Leagues Monitor County Honours Table Organiser All covered by John Gregory

Herts Middx Merit Table Organisers Fred McCarthy & Ian Atkinson Herts Presidents’ Tankard Organiser Rob McClementHerts Referees Representative Ian AtkinsonHerts Referees Liaison (non-Committee) Mike Burdett

Marketing

Chairman Colin HaslamWebmaster Chris Pike

John Atkinson, Les Clark, Richard Milnes,David Williams, Paul Freestone

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County Membership: B M BurkeFixture Bureau: D BraddockHerts RFU Press Officer: D J WilliamsMerit Tables Herts/Middlesex: F McCarthy & I AtkinsonFunding & Facilities Co-ordinator: C AshwoodSafeguarding Officer: T BonnettWebmaster: C PikeRugby Development Manager: M LileyRegional Rugby Development Manager: G Williams

Representatives:London & S E Group General Committee: D Roberts & G WalkerERCA: D RobertsHertfordshire Schools Union: D Williams

CLUB LIAISONTim Bonnett Bishop’s Stortford, Datchworth, Hertford.Jon Clapham Cheshunt, Harpenden, Verulamians.John Gregory Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Herts Fire & Rescue.Colin Haslam Black Horse, Letchworth, Old Ashmoleans.Martyn Kirk Tabard, Welwyn.Melanie Liley University of HertfordshireRichard Milnes Berkhamsted, The Mount, TringDavid Roberts St Albans, Old Albanian, WestonAdrian Sparks Cuffley, Fullerians, Watford.David Toon Barnet, Chess Valley, West Herts College.Graham Walker Hitchin, Royston, Stevenage.

HERTS RFU MEETING DATES 2015-2016

EXECUTIVE MEETINGSSt Albans RFC commencing 7:30pm

Monday 3 August 2015Monday 7 September 2015Monday 5 October 2015Monday 7 December 2015Monday 4 January 2016Monday 1 February 2016Monday 4 April 2016Monday 9 May 2016

FORUM MEETINGSWelwyn RFC commencing 7:30pm Monday 2 November 2015Monday 7 March 2016Monday 20 June 2016

AGMWelwyn RFC commencing 7:30pm

Monday 20 June 2016 COUNTY MEMBERS’ ANNUAL DINNERWednesday 2 March 2016

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Hertfordshire RFU Yearbook was established in this format over 30 years ago by Brian Chapman. With the assistance of his wife Maggie he compiled the historic data which forms the basis of the information used in this edition. In the early days valuable assistance was provided by John Beard and Sue Hayler.

The Yearbook has evolved over the years under the various editorships of Pete Glenister, Chris Pool, David Williams, Colin Haslam and Richard Milnes. We thank the many people who have contributed articles over the years and particularly thank Sue Hayler, Howard Crompton, Scotty Yates and David Williams for keeping the factual data up to date over the years.

Discipline

Chairman: John Knighton (Old Albanians),Jeff Byrne (Old Ashmoleans), Adrian Sparks (Hertford), Secretary: Paul Doyle (Old Albanians)Schools Disciplinary Secretary CBSDS: John Williams.Safeguarding Manager for Hertfordshire: Tim Bonnet.

Qualified Panel Members:Tim Milner (Hitchin), Colin Haslam (Bishops Stortford), Malcolm Tucker (Welwyn), David Roberts (Letchworth), Jeremey Gilham (Datchworth), Ian Tottman (Fullerians)

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Dear Friends in RugbyLast year, I wrote of Hertfordshire Rugby as being a heavyweight performer. During the year, I have myself achieved fifty percent of that. I seldom perform, but have become a true heavy weight, due to the excellent hospitality I have received.

One of our strengths, is that we are compact. I lunched with my counterpart from Yorkshire some while back. His area is ten times the size, with over four times as many clubs. During his one year tenure, he will visit just over ten percent. Whilst I may not get to all our clubs, a feat achieved by my two predecessors, I will not be far short.

On those visits, it is rare I do not encounter one, often more, who like me struggles to remember what happened last week, but bursts into a grin as we waltz down memory lane, usually recalling the time they stood on me, or I on them, seven minutes into the second half of a fixture played on meadow. Followed by gallons of beer, much singing, and a mutual mission to get the referee so drunk, he would never remember any transgressions, let alone report them.

Of course, men were men then and girlfriends/wives for doing teas and taking you to find your car the following morning. I am delighted to see how the game has moved with the times. Clubs are well supported, age and gender no barrier to taking part, either in playing, supporting or administering.

On field, players are fitter faster and adapt to conditions. The three County Cup finals, played on Saracens lush simulated (apparently, plastic and artificial are inappropriate terms) pitch were testimony to the much improved standards.

Equally, in my twenty five years plus involvement with the County Championship, I witnessed the best forty minutes I have seen, as we silenced a normally raucous and partisan crowd at Redruth, taking an eighteen six lead into half time. Credit to Cornwall’s fighting spirit, they came back and went on to defeat Lancashire the following week to be crowned champions of England. Our congratulations go to them.

Recognition of our boys in Green came by the way of our famous five, representing England Counties. Skipper Brett McNamee, Andrew Berry, James Spiers, Sam Winter and Henry Robinson took part in two tough games against representative sides

in Romania. They returned victorious, having been supported by our own Peter Baines, President in waiting of The RFU.

Is everything in the garden rosy? Will the World Cup flood our game with new recruits? Of course not. I am well aware and often reminded, that our sport has many challenges, young people today have a huge range of entertainment options, many of them without leaving their home. Fewer schools play the sport and legislators within and without the game create rules and regulations to make running a club an onerous task.

The good news, is that we have many committed individuals within our clubs, and the support of one of the best RDOs in Mel Liley, who with her team gets through masses of work. RWC is an opportunity, many of us are putting together events to secure the best chance of enticing recruits in. Here’s to a home victory.Apparently it’s bad form to mention individuals, when so many do so much unsung work, so here goes. Jamie Green from Royston has made the final six in the category Coach of the Year in the National Rugby Awards. Jamie, a great Rugby Man, had a surprised look on his face (ok so if you know him, that’s not unusual) when nominated. He is typical of so many in our game, modest yet capable, determined and committed. Well done Jamie.

Nick Winwood, another time served stalwart, even has a Bacavians Rugby Club tattoo, which dates him! Has developed Letchworth Bravehearts, a team of mixed ability players, who until recently would never have been able to participate in rugby. Their table was also one of the liveliest at the club awards dinner. The sheer joy they get from playing full contact rugby is great to see.I think you are getting my drift, rugby is alive and well in Hertfordshire. My thanks go to all of you who keep it that way.

My particular thanks go to Daryl Hayler, who, after centuries, formerly our youngest President, in rugby administration, is taking a well-earned break. Sue informs me, he has become a dab hand at crown green bowls. At least they also have a bar. Thank you Daryl for all you have done.

Thanks again to Stuart and all at Weston Homes for your sponsorship and your company throughout the season.

Graham WalkerPresidentHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

OUR PRESIDENT WRITES

Graham WalkerHertfordshire RFU President

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With most of our Clubs kicking off their season towards the end of August with warm-up games, and The Rugby World Cup kicking off on 18 September, our 80th Anniversary season looks set for another feast of rugby for Players, Volunteers & Supporters alike … can’t wait ! I wish all our Clubs, at all levels, both men & women, boys & girls every success and, of course, free from any serious injury. This new season sees changes to the Herts RFU Executive with Adrian Sparks taking on the Honorary Secretary’s role, David Roberts becoming our RFU Council Representative and David Toon taking on

the position of Chairman of Representative Rugby. We bid a big fond farewell to Peter Baines who has served this County in various roles for well over 20 years and wish him huge success in his role as Senior Vice President of the RFU. Peter, thank you for all you have achieved for our County. We also wish Daryl Hayler all the very best as he steps down as Membership Secretary to take a very well-earned rest. Daryl has served this County in various roles over a 30 year period, Selector 1985-2013, Secretary 1998-2005, President 1992-1994 & Membership Secretary 2006-2015. Thank you Daryl for all your efforts, all greatly appreciated. Brian Burke has very kindly agreed to take on the role as our Membership Secretary and I look forward to working with him. I take this opportunity to thank all my Colleagues on the Executive along with all the 100+ Volunteers throughout the County for all their continued hard work. Huge & sincere thanks also to Bob Weston & Stuart Thomas of Weston Homes for their continued & most generous support of rugby in Hertfordshire. Rugby throughout Hertfordshire is in a much better place thanks to your support. Our 80th Anniversary season kicks off with our “curtain raiser” - The Herts 7’s - taking place at Harpenden RFC on Saturday 8 August and what will surely be another afternoon of entertaining running rugby. I hope to see many of our Clubs competing and to meet up with County rugby friends old & new. Following our record breaking attendance County Members’ Annual Dinner earlier this year I look forward to next year’s which is scheduled for Wednesday 2 March 2016 … to avoid disappointment I urge Members to reserve their places early, details will be circulated well in advance. Also, following a most successful & enjoyable senior County Cups’ Finals’ day back in April, please note that this season’s Finals will be held at Allianz Park on Sunday 1 May 2016. Many thanks to all those who have contributed to this Yearbook, in particular our former Presidents, David Williams & Colin Haslam, who have yet again shouldered the vast majority of the work compiling all the various & numerous schedules of information. Thank you Gentlemen, your hard work is greatly appreciated. I wish all our Clubs, Players, Coaches, Physios, Managers, County Members, Volunteers, Supporters, Wives, Husbands & Partners another exciting & successful season.

Richard MilnesChairmanHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

OUR CHAIRMAN WRITES

Richard MilnesHertfordshire RFU Chairman

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Well the season has now finished, and I think that everybody will agree it has been a great season! The county senior side lost narrowly to a Cornwall side that would go on to win the Bill Beaumont Cup, in the end the Cornwall side were a very strong side, but the gap between us and Cornwall has got closer and next season we are confident of going to the final! Cornwall went on to win the County Championship so it will be an even bigger initiative to beat Cornwall. Another highlight of the season was the Herts Middlesex finals day which was a great day of rugby, this was capped by the Herts Competition finals day at Allianz Park, I’m sure that this day will

be reported by both Tim and Jon in there reports so I will not take their thunder, but well done to everybody!

As a result of fielding strong county sides across all grades of the game, we fielded a number of players who went on to play for their country, which is a great advert for our player development programme, well done to all those players!

From a club development point of view it is great to see clubs who have improved their facilities through successful grant applications, sponsorship or by volunteers. The county executive took the decision to put in place a grant application system for each club to apply for a £500 grant, to aid the clubs facilities and help put in place schemes to help the clubs prepare for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup. This has been taken up and hopefully all clubs will able to welcome the new comers to rugby and help retain them. The planning for next season has begun with the approval of the Herts development plan, which will shape our activities over the next year, which will probably be the biggest yet, with the Rugby World Cup taking place in England and Herts rugby further developing.

Mini and junior rugby continue to grow within the county. I would urge everyone to attend the matches on a Sunday morning. The county festivals were well run and continues to grow in numbers of players which in turn means more coaches and volunteers, which is great for the game. The festivals takes an enormous amount of organisation by clubs and volunteers and the Executive is grateful that people are prepared to give up their weekends to ensure all these events are successful.

The Executive would like to thank St Albans RFC for hosting the Executive meetings and Welwyn RFC for hosting the forum meetings, for the clubs who have helped the County in staging festivals, representative matches, the 7’s competitions, County cup games, Schools evenings and finally the returning student’s festivals. Again many thanks to everyone concerned.

On a personal front I am honoured to be voted in as Hertfordshire’s RFU Council Rep, it is a great honour to represent you all at the RFU. I will following in the footsteps of a great council member for Hertfordshire who has shaped not only the game within Herts but also the RFU, the one and only Peter Baines!. Peter will be the RFU Senior Vice President for this forthcoming season and then President for season 2016-17. Adrian Sparks will be taking over from me as Hon. Secretary. We have a great team working in rugby and I would like thank everyone for their efforts to develop and grow the game in Hertfordshire.

David Roberts Retired Hon SecHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

HONORARY SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR SEASON 2014-2015

David RobertsRetired Honorary Secretary

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Becoming Vice President of Herts RFU in addition to my role as President of Tring RUFC could have proved challenging but with the support of Graham Walker, Mark Elliott and Richard Milnes my transition to VP has gone smoothly. I would like to thank them profusely for their help and encouragement over the last year.

In a typically dynamic rugby season the highlight for me was bizarrely a trip to prison when I went to watch the Merit Table final between the HMP the Mount and Hendon 2nd XV in Bovingdon. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm and commitment of the prison side and their

supporters. They obviously loved the game and their behaviour was exemplary throughout. The wardens made me very welcome at the game and subsequent meal. Happily I was released at the end of the proceedings! I firmly believe that we at Herts RFU must continue to support the excellent work done by the authorities at the Mount in enabling competitive rugby to thrive in a most difficult environment. The positive nature of rugby provides huge benefits to the inmates both physically and psychologically which should ultimately help them to reconnect with society.

Looking forward to next season it is my intention to be somewhat less “Tring-centric” - an accusation sometimes rightly levelled at me! - and venture out across the county to appreciate the excellent traditions of Herts rugby. The man of Tring can also be the man of Herts!

Martyn KirkVice PresidentHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

I became the new County Secretary at the AGM in June. Most people with in Hertfordshire will know me from Hertfordshire Discipline. My rugby career started with playing for Hertford (lower sides) and when I had to retire with a bad back, I did some refereeing. I was soon a member of The Hertfordshire Society of Referees and during my tenure with the society I held the positions of Sunday Appointments Secretary, Re Appointments Secretary and eventually Senior Appointments Secretary. At the same time I also spent 7 years as secretary of Hertford RFC and was also on for a time the Hertfordshire RFU fixture secretary and was a member of the competitions committee. When I stopped actively refereeing I became

an advisor and member of the grading committee, and from there became a federation advisor. I took a break from rugby administration during the 2002-2003 season. It was in June 2003 that I was approached to become the Secretary to the Hertfordshire Disciplinary Panel. I accepted and took this role on. I was thinking of retiring the disciplinary role at the end of the 2014 season as I thought it was time for a fresh face. I decided to stay one more season. It was towards the end of the 2014-2015 season, on the election of my predecessor David Roberts to be The Hertfordshire Representative to The Rugby Football Union, I was asked to consider the role of County Secretary. After careful consideration I accepted the nomination for the role.

I am looking forward to the new role. It will take me time to settle into it and I hope that The County will bear with me as I get to grips with the role. I shall remain as a discipline panel member. I just hope that I will be half as good as those people who have held the role before me.

Adrian K SparksHon SecHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

HONORARY SECRETARY’S REPORT

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Adrian SparksHonorary Secretary

Martyn KirkVice President

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This year, a fourth successive surplus! It would have been substantially higher but for our decision to provide the “Count-down to Kick-off 2015“ fund. 24 affiliated clubs took advantage of the £500 grant available per qualifying club. The purpose of the fund is to help sponsor them in their various activities to promote the forth-coming Rugby World Cup. The Constituent Body (CB) income peaked this year, at a total of £107,300. Our spending increased in-line with our commitments through the Performance Funding and Reporting (PFR) programme of the RFU. This amounted to slightly less than our budget of £93,700 and would have generated a surplus of some £14,000! This, then, allowed us to set aside a substantial amount, to provide funding, as the County contribution, in support of the Rugby World Cup promotional activities. Thus, the “Count-down to Kick-off 2015” fund.

Our sources of income remain unchanged, although our activity expenditure does vary somewhat season-by-season. These are listed under the items of expenditure. See charts below:-

Sources of IncomeThe County income is dominated by the amounts provided by the RFU. Our sponsorship income provided by Weston Homes is the next major source of funds:-

Components of ExpenditureThe County expenditure continues to be placed in the areas of rugby development through the CB-RDP structure and County representative teams. This year more has been directed to clubs and volunteers. See table:-DPP = Developing Player Pathway

The funds available to the county held at NatWest Bank Plc are £2 thousand more than at the last year end. All bills (except the most recent) are paid. Our reserves continue to be healthy. There are over 80 unpaid volunteers who manage, coach and administer the whole range of activities on behalf of the CB. Those volunteers are ably assisted by our RFU support staff headed by Gavin Williams and Mel Liley our Rugby Development Officer. I thank them for their continuing skill and professionalism and careful management.Thank you, Weston Homes, in this your 13th season as our main sponsor! Thank you, Tylers, for your continued and valued support.

John GregoryHonorary TreasurerHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

FINANCING THE UNION 2014-2015

John GregoryHertfordshire RFU Hon Treasurer

Source of Funds 2015 - £ ‘000s % 2014 - £ ‘000s % 2013 - £ ‘000s %

RFU 76.2 71.0% 74.6 70.6% 74.8 71.4%Own Generated 31.1 29.0% 31.1 29.4% 30.0 28.6%Sponsorship (net) 21.2 19.8% 18.4 17.5% 18.6 17.7%Subscriptions 6.2 5.8% 6.7 6.3% 6.2 5.9%Disciplinary - - - - 0.9 0.9%Fundraising & Other 3.6 3.4% 5.8 5.5% 4.2 4.0%Bank Interest 0.1 0.1% 0.2 0.1% 0.1 0.1%

Item of Expenditure 2015 - £ ‘000s % 2014 - £ ‘000s % 2013- £ ‘000s %

Playing, Training, Coaching etc 51.7 49.2% 51.9 56.8% 45.7 58.1%Under 14-18s boys 11.7 15.2 13.3Under 15-18s girls 4.7 6.7 2.2Under 20s Stags 1.5 6.5 6.0DPP/ Schools of Rugby 6.6 4.6 3.8Youth Total 24.5 23.3% 33.0 36.1% 25.3 32.2%Under 23 5.9 4.8 1.2Championship Men & A Squad 20.4 11.5 18.1Championship Women 0.9 2.6 1.1Adult Total 27.2 25.9% 18.9 20.7% 20.4 25.9%Competitions 14.4 13.7% 16.0 17.5% 13.5 17.2%Coaching and Courses 2.9 2.8% - - 1.5 1.9%Volunteers, Members and Club Support 26.5 25.2% 15.0 16.4% 9.4 12.0%Governance & Administration 9.6 9.1% 8.5 9.3% 8.5 10.8%

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A year back in this chair has once again seen many old and new faces and to be honest it’s been good to be back involved. The County has moved forward with the new Pitchero website under the experienced eye of Chris Pike although we still have a lot do by updating certain sections but the new Twitter connection has created more interest and is receiving regular comments from near and far. The RFU’s Game Management System (GMS) is launched and proving to be a worthwhile website so we are keeping a close eye on its progress through Chris before making a decision whether to get involved with it.

Right from the start of last season it was obvious that an immense amount of time was going to be spent arranging venues and volunteers for the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour which was due to be in Hertfordshire in August 2015. As this is now history and the RWC 2015 is about to start as we go to press you will find later in this edition the full report on what turned out to be a very successful day.

The Annual Dinner at Mid-Herts Golf Club was a sell-out with a number of clubs being very disappointed as they were late with their applications so please contact us early if you want to book places. The 2015-16 event, again at M-HGC, is already booked for Wednesday 2nd March 2016.

The Presidents’ Finals Day held at Allianz Park for all three finals turned out to be a great success with coach loads of supporters turning up to watch their clubs play in a very special environment. Numerous match day programmes for most teams have been produced throughout the season along with other printed matter including this edition. Putting this Yearbook together is a mammoth task especially as one has to regularly chase for contributions. However the design and printing is once again down to Concept Communications who you must admit do a very good job, many thanks go to them especially Giles Bowes and Sam Goody for their professional touches and understanding. Internally a special thanks goes to both David Williams and Richard Milnes for their invaluable help in collating details, adverts and updates.

Please take note of the back cover as Weston Homes have once again upped their sponsorship for Herts Rugby for the coming season. We are sincerely grateful of their support, we would not be able to field the number of county sides we do without their generous contribution. On a sad note we lost a great supporter of rugby and a colleague of theirs in Richard Payne who suddenly passed away in March soon after he attended our Annual Dinner. He is sadly missed but definitely remembered as the first of what is hoped to be an annual event of The Richard Payne Trophy was played in August with a match between Weston Homes and a Bishop’s Stortford RFC XV.

Finally, congratulations must go to Peter Baines for being selected as the first RFU Senior Vice President from Hertfordshire taking over as RFU President from Jason Leonard in June 2016. Also to David Roberts who takes over from Peter as The RFU Representative for Hertfordshire at The RFU, best wishes to both.Have a great season and have fun.

Colin Haslam Chairman of Marketing & Communications.Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union

Marketing Summary 2015-16

Colin HaslamChairman of Marketing

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Amongst the many matters discussed by the RFU Council last season, perhaps the most significant for our member clubs in Hertfordshire concern were the

adult competition and grade rugby reviews.. Whilst a re-structuring of the leagues and cups was approved in June 2014 for implementation in 2016/17, a majority of Council members, after considering feedback, particularly from the clubs in the north, thought it wise to defer implementation pending further consultation including a detailed club survey. It is therefore highly unlikely though not beyond the realms of possibility that any changes that are approved will not come in until 2017/18 having regard to the need to give a full season’s notice to clubs.In April, Council approved far ranging changes to the framework and competitions for age grade rugby. These have been introduced to address a number of reported issues in the game and in particular the over emphasis on winning and picking the best players to achieve this leading to player drop-out. When the changes come in, 15 a side rugby will start at U14 and there will be no formal league rugby before U15. There will be competitive festivals before U12 but not tournaments or competitions that find overall winners. Competitions and representative rugby at all levels will be played in specific, nationally consistent windows in the season so as to relieve the conflict between club, school, college and representative rugby. On the international front England enjoyed mixed fortunes, losing narrowly to South Africa and New Zealand in the autumn but beating Samoa and Australia. The Six Nations started with an inspiring win in Cardiff and ended with a blitz of the French at Twickenham but the Championship and Grand Slam proved to be beyond the team’s grasp when they were trounced by Ireland at Lansdown Road. It was good to beat the Aussies and the Welsh - let’s hope for a repeat in the World Cup “Pool of Death”!

One of the highlights of the season was the Womens World Cup in Paris where the England girls carried off the trophy for the first time. The tournament showed how far the women’s game has progressed in recent years and the World Cup was a just reward to Katie MacClean and her team for their commitment and dedication. Many months of tense negotiations finally led to the new European Champions Cup competition which had a reasonably good start. However, whilst the TV deals with Sky and BT are lucrative, the tournament organisers have been less successful in raising sponsorship due to the lack of exposure on free to air television. Talking of which, it is reassuring to know that the Six Nations have signed a new television deal for 2016 to 2022 with ITV and BBC so that all games will be on terrestrial TV. This will ensure that rugby continues to reach an audience of several million rather than a few hundred thousand

At the start of last season, having been elected Junior Vice-President, I stepped down from the RFU Board of Directors and as Chairman of Governance. During the year I have had the honour of representing the President at the Womens World Cup finals, presenting the Six Nations U20 Championship trophy to England at Brighton and the British and Irish Cup to Worcester Warriors at Doncaster. I have also handed out rugby awards to various community clubs throughout the country and spoken at a number of dinners and other functions. It was also my last season representing Hertfordshire clubs on the RFU Council and I was pleased to hand over the reins to David Roberts on the 1st August. David has my full support.I look forward to serving the Union this year as Senior Vice-President.

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to represent the County and its clubs over the last 13 years. Thank you all for your support. May I wish everyone a happy and successful future in rugby.

Peter BainesRFU Council RepresentativeHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

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Doesn’t time fly by, especially when I realise that this is our ninth season being involved with Hertfordshire Rugby as your main sponsor. Once again we have been very impressed with the

way the game in our County has been managed so congratulations to all concerned whether you are players, coaches, back room volunteers or administrators. To this end we are delighted to be able to increase our sponsorship for the second year running and know that it will help to further this great sport of ours. We have experienced another successful year at Weston Homes, both in Hertfordshire and further afield. In Hertfordshire, our development in Markyate is now complete and fully occupied. Evron Wharf in Hertford was launched in

September 2014 and has been a fantastic scheme, with all three phases sold out by July 2015. All 14 Garden Row apartments at Welwyn Garden City have been reserved. There is also strong interest in our development in Bishop’s Stortford which is due to launch in September 2015, and we expect this development to sell out quickly too.

Fingers crossed for this season in that we can take on and beat those West Country boys from Cornwall at Bishop’s Stortford RFC in May so reaching a great day out at Twickenham for the Bill Beaumont Cup.

We continue to invest in Hertfordshire and I have no doubt the 2015/16 season will be a successful one for all. Best wishes to all.

Stuart ThomasGroup Finance DirectorWeston Homes plc

MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSORS

Stuart ThomasGroup Finance Director, Weston Homes

Weston Homes challenged a Bishop’s Stortford XV in memory of their colleague, Richard Payne, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. Richard was a great supporter of rugby and this was a fitting way to remember him by creating The Richard Payne Cup.

WH started off in incredible style by gaining two tries and one conversion in the first quarter. With a few changes in the second quarter BS started to come back and never looked back. It was a fine display of committed rugby by both sides thoroughly enjoyed by the 100 plus spectators with a special thanks to the control from the referee, Perry Oliver, who allowed the game to flow and managed to keep up with the play. BS came out on top with the final score of 39-12.

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Are you excited? Well you should be! Season 2015-16 is the biggest opportunity for rugby in England since the World Cup win in 2003. This is not just about the games. It is not just about if England win – though of course they will. It is about rugby filling the consciousness of the whole nation for weeks and through that consciousness parents bring their children to rugby clubs, new players rock up to try the game for themselves and The Pack volunteers not already involved in rugby want to continue the joy of their World Cup experience by being involved locally. Herts RFU Executive have been working hard for a long time to help clubs be ready for this opportunity and it has

been great to see the way that clubs have responded. I have had the pleasure of being present for the Executive as new facilities are opened, new lights are switched on, refurbished premises are brought into use – Hertfordshire can justifiably be proud of the efforts put in, the sponsors recruited and the investment that the Herts RFU has directed to fuel the energy in clubs. With responsibility for club development, I could not be happier with the way clubs have improved the playing and social experience for the hoped for influx of new or returning rugby players and supporters.

It is not all about facilities. This season sees the introduction of a policy that has been in place at adults for all youth competitive matches – namely, that the playing area should be protected by barriers preventing pitch incursion and promoting player safety. Sadly, there have been too many instances of adults spoiling children’s rugby experience and this policy (and funding provided to ensure all clubs have suitable barriers) is intended to make the playing experience for young players better. Players need to be encouraged by positive feedback and appropriate vocal support not threatened by adults who should know better demeaning the game by their ‘win at all costs’ attitudes.

It is also about skilling up volunteers. We are ensuring that there are training courses easily available everywhere to provide the skills and volunteer resources needed to give the new recruits and returning players a positive rugby experience. Where appropriate – in areas the Executive is targeting for growth – these courses are sponsored to ensure there is no barrier to attending.

So I ask again – are you excited? I know I am and I know that Hertfordshire RFU and the Community Rugby section have worked innovatively and in a targeted way with the RFU at Twickenham and its staff to make sure that England 2015 gives clubs the growth dividend they deserve for the efforts put in to be ready. Tim BonnettChairman of Community Rugby & Safeguarding ManagerHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

COMMUNITY RUGBY REPORT

Tim BonnettChairman of Community Rugby & Safeguarding Manager

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Before I get onto mentioning about last season, what I do want say is a massive Thank You to all the managers, coaches, S&C and medical teams that have worked with and looked after all the guys and girls who have ‘donned’ the county shirt.

Without their commitment, enthusiasm and knowledge our representative programme wouldn’t be the professionally run show that it is. They spend many hours making sure the we (Herts) give the players an experience that they will appreciate in years to come. I know everyone on the executive supports what you do so Thank You.

Secondly I want to say thank you to all the partners and parents. Your patience and unwavering support of our players is appreciated. Having to change or cancel plans, finish work to get them to training are things you do without question so that your ‘other half’, son or daughter can commit to representing Herts. It is never under estimated the huge positive effect these little things have so again thank you.

And last but not least, the players. Without your willingness and commitment to the representative programme, we wouldn’t be as successful as we are. We have a fine reputation amongst the other counties and this is down to you and the way you represent your self and the county. Thank You. So, onto our the recap of our season.The senior XV narrowly missed out on reaching Twickenham in the county championship losing in the final game against Cornwall.

The U23 programme continues to grow’ from strength to strength with more counties becoming interested in following our model. Fixtures wise, they played 3, won 3The U20 programme was not as successful last season as in previous years. This was partly down to the weather and rearranging fixtures as well as player availability.International honours were bestowed upon Sam James ( BSRFC) was capped by Scotland at U20, Jack Cullen (BSRFC) was capped by Ireland at U20, Louis Mullholland ( Hitchin) was selected into the USA ‘world Cup squad and of course the rugby world knows all about Maro Itoje (Harpenden) who was selected for England Saxons and then part of the initial England world cup training squad.The U18 programme saw them beat Middlesex convincingly having been narrowly beaten by Eastern Counties and Essex - 5 players through to a Divisional trial and 3 selected for the trial.The U16 programme saw them win their 3 grading games. Mark Williams (OAs) was selected to go forward for a divisional trial.

The Developing Player Programme is for the U13 to U15 age groups and incorporates the U14/U15 fixtures. This season saw over 140 players receive regular sessions focussing on improving/developing their rugby core skills, game understanding and game play. Each session also included specific strength & conditioning elements to improve there general mobility and they had classroom sessions on things like nutrition, attack and defence principles, general lifestyle advice etc.The U13 group played in the Saracens Academy Tri-Angular 12’s festival at OA’s where all the boys (3 teams) played Kent and Essex recording wins over both counties. The U14 programme saw only one fixture away to Kent where both the A&B XV lost to a very strong Kent squad. They also played in the Saracens Academy Tri-Angular 12’s festival at OA’s playing Kent and Essex. The U15 programme played 5 games winning 4 of them,As always next season will bring new, exciting and fresh challenges in the world of representative rugby so good luck to you all. David ToonChairman of Representitive RugbyHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

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Much like their 2014 campaign Hertfordshire were again left to agonise over what may have been.

The 2015 season once again saw the team led by Brett McNamee (Old Albanians) and the coaching team headed up by Rory Teague (Saracens). The high hopes of a successful campaign was going to be seriously tested with two away games to new promoted Kent and 2014 Finalist, Cornwall.

A more positive start could not have been asked for when a Herts team consisting of eight debutants gained a hard fought win vs Kent. Three first half tries from Jimmy Speirs (Old Albanians), Henry

Robinson (Darlington Mowden Park) and captain McNamee in the first half gave Herts the lead that they never relinquished despite not gaining the upper hand up front. Kent came back strongly in the second half and it wasn’t until the final 10 minutes when excellent work rate and execution lead to debutant Rob Conquest (Darlington Mowden Park) scoring that Herts could relax have had a hard day at the office gaining what looked on the score board as a comfortable 19-31 away win.

A strong second half performance was enough to see Herts home Gloucestershire. The introduction of Elliott Reeder (Old Albanians), Sam Lunnon (Old Albanians) and George Elliott (Hertford) gave Herts go forward and impetus, which resulted in some well-worked team tries for Reeder, Michael Sargent (Hertford), Dan Watt (Old Albanians), Elliott and Lunnon. Herts eventually run out 37-25 winners despite being 10-11 down at half time after Ross Hamilton (Old Albanians) had crossed the white wash.

Cornwall away became winner takes all as they won both of their opening game and was played in front of a hostile 2,000+ crowd at Redruth. Herts played their best rugby of the campaign in the first half and constant pressure in attack and defence was rewarded with tries from Watt and Adams-Hale (Old Albanians). Watt also brought his kicking boots as he knocked over a conversion and two penalties to give Herts a 6-18 half time lead. After what can only be assumed to have been the half time team talk of all team talks Cornwall completed their come back when with 8 minutes to go they took a 25-18 lead. Hertfordshire where unable to get a foot hold in the second half and paid a heavy price.

Herts where strongly represented on this years England Counties XV tour to Romania as McNamee, Andrew Barry (Old Albanians), Sam Winter (Bishops Stortford), Speirs and Robinson where all selected.

Chris RainbowSenior Team ManagerHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

CHRIS RAINBOW WRITES

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The 2014 – 2015 season has felt like a year-long countdown to kick off. This year’s Hertfordshire County Handbook will probably land on our desks at the height of the competition – when we’ll be supporting our team, either in our clubhouses watching the television, or in one of the 13 stadia in person. Regardless of where we’re watching the matches, we know that over the last year we’ve been working together to ensure our clubs are ready whatever the result.

Facilities wise, the 2014-15 has been the year of the Transforming Social Spaces project – the aim to update clubhouses to reflect the changing attitudes of our rugby club members. Whilst many of our happiest times are in the club on a Saturday night, drink in hand, we have more young people, families and visitors using clubs than ever

before. The Transforming Social Spaces project saw the Rugby Football Foundation invest more than £80, 000 into Hertfordshire clubs through this matching scheme. For the clubs involved, the returns on this investment will hopefully be more than financial, and we shall see more people playing over the course of the coming season.

The RFU Club Accreditation process, which goes through the basic operations around club management through to the club’s philosophy on coaching continues to be an excellent mechanism for clubs to evaluate “where we are now” and think about “what we need to do” over the next year. All clubs should be encouraged to become accredited, and it’s going to become crucial to those looking into projects that require funding, whether through

England Rugby or other channels.

A key focus for me and my team continues to be the RFU All Schools initiative, which has seen us start work in Astley Cooper and Adeyfield Schools in Hemel Hemstead. With the aim to convert year 7 and 8 pupils into members, the club is actively using this programme to recruit players from non-rugby backgrounds and will be using the hype as a platform for activity over the year including tag, touch and 7s, as well as their traditional 15 a-side matches and competitions. The coming season will see this project begin with a group of Watford schools; Westfield Academy, Bushey Academy and Francis Combe Academy. Working with the four clubs across Watford town, it is hoped that new rugby players will have the opportunity to experience quality rugby both in school and then within the club environment.

In the last year, we’ve held over thirty different courses supporting coaches, referees and volunteers develop their skills. With the New Rules of Play becoming more established year on year, our tailored referee courses in May were well received by over 100 club coaches. These courses are likely to be implemented again in 2015/16, with a plan to invite many of the teachers looking to adopt the regulations into school rugby over the coming seasons. Richard Hope, Community Rugby Coach in the North and East of Hertfordshire, is planning on a Young Coaching programme at Letchworth Garden City RFC, which will look at developing young people into coaches ready to take their badges when they turn eighteen, but that can also demonstrate volunteering hours for their Duke of Edinburgh and Young Leaders Awards.

Growing the returning students provision continues to be a real ambition of ours, and it would be great to see more rugby played throughout the season by players that return from university that wish for a casual playing opportunity alongside their friends. The Back-to-Schoolival concept that Adam Howard is developing could be an excellent opportunity to see lapsed players return to rugby in a format that suits them.As always, a huge thanks goes to Harry Harrison and Richard Hope in their continued work as Community Rugby Coaches, and to the club and county volunteers that work with us to grow the game across Hertfordshire. Enjoy the tournament.

Melanie LileyRugby Development OfficerEngland Rugby

Mel LileyHRFU RDO

Richard HopeHRFU CRC

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What is Join In Hertfordshire?Join In Hertfordshire is a partnership between Join In (London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Volunteer Legacy Charity) and the Herts Sports Partnership which aims to match enthusiastic sports volunteers to fun and rewarding volunteering opportunities.

Over 550 sports clubs, schools and sports organisations have taken advantage of this FREE service to advertise volunteering opportunities. These opportunities can be anything from a treasurer, race marshal to someone making tea on match days.

What’s been happening?We have recently re-launched Join In Hertfordshire with a brand new structure which is being piloted in Hertfordshire. This new structure has a more geographical focus with a Join In Hertfordshire Coordinator leading volunteer attraction and retention in each of our ten districts. This Join In Hertfordshire Coordinator is responsible for supporting clubs, schools, sports organisations and events to find volunteers in their local area.

We are still recruiting six of the ten Join In Hertfordshire Coordinator positions (Broxbourne, Stevenage, Welwyn Hatfield, Watford, Hertsmere, Three Rivers). However, we do have someone covering the areas until a permanent replacement is recruited.

You can contact the Join In Hertfordshire Coordinators by emailing:Join In Coordinator Email Address Areacoordinator.watford@joininuk.org Watfordcoordinator.hertsmere@joininuk.org Hertsmerecoordinator.threerivers@joininuk.or Three Riverscoordinator.welwynhatfield@joininuk.org Welwyn Hatfieldcoordinator.broxbourne@joininuk.org Broxbournecoordinator.eastherts@joininuk.org East Hertscoordinator.stevenage@joininuk.org Stevenagecoordinator.northherts@joininuk.org North Hertscoordinator.stalbans@joininuk.org St Albanscoordinator.dacorum@joininuk.org Dacorum

How can sports clubs advertise sports volunteering positions?It’ really simple to advertise sport volunteering positions on the www.JoinInUK.org website.

1. Go to www.JoinInUK.org and click on ‘we need volunteers’2. Click on ‘create a page’ and then fill out the application form called ‘create profile’3. You now have a Join In profile you can advertise sport volunteering positions online.

Top three tips:1. Make sure you update your Join In profile regularly to keep it current2. Make sure you describe your sports volunteering opportunities in detail3. Recognise and reward your sports volunteers to help retain them.

Join In Hertfordshire Successes:Here’s a couple of Join In Hertfordshire successes over the last three months.

Club/Event Volunteer OpportunitiesSt Albans Rugby Club This club has been proactive in using Join In Hertfordshire to fill volunteering opportunities at the club (5+ volunteers placed). Canoe Slalom World Championship The majority of the volunteers for this event were found through Join In Hertfordshire. Oakland’s College 67+ Oakland’s College students have given up 30+ volunteering hours to volunteer at local sports clubs from a number of sports (Netball, Rugby, Football, Gymnastics, Tennis, and Badminton)Welwyn 10k and Half Marathon 59 race marshals were recruited through Join In for these running events.

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League performance season 2014/15: Two Clubs were promoted from London NW3. Fullerians as champions and Welwyn secured the second promotion spot seeing off Belsize Park. The following Clubs were demoted one League level. Old Albanians from National league 1 (not helped by 5 points deduction on registrations.) Tring from National League 3 L&SE. Hemel Hempstead and St Albans from London NW2. In Herts Middx 2 which was split into groups half way through the season, Watford made it into the top six but then finished bottom of these. Our thanks must go to John Gregory for his work on Leagues both current and future, also for his work in producing The Hertfordshire Honours Table for which we thank Weston Homes for their

much valued Sponsorship. The Final Season Table was published in the summer Edition of About Herts.

HERTS MIDDX MERIT TABLES:Results will be given elsewhere but as proof that we continue to struggle to attract players at Senior Level from the modern generations we lost up to ten sides from our original 80 or so sides participating. This is a challenge we have to win. Hopefully all the work around the World Cup will help. Our thanks to Fred McCarthy and Foggy Atkinson for the flexible but firm way they conduct the merit tables and knockout Competitions. They continue to provide our Club Lower sides with meaningful fixtures.

Club of the month Pennant Winners 2014/15Sept’14 Barnet ElizabethansOct’14: Welwyn Nov/Dec’14: Fullerians Jan’15: HatfieldFeb’15: Verulamians Mar/April’15: Welwyn Club of the Season: Letchworth GC

Herts Presidents’ Cup: Letchworth defeated Old Albanians Romans by 35 Points to 16.Herts Presidents’ Tankard: Welwyn defeated Stevenage Town by 47 Points to 12.Herts Presidents’ Trophy: Royston defeated Cheshunt by 14 Points to 7. All three Cup Finals were played at Allianz Park and a large crowd was attracted. We have therefore booked a second year on Sunday 1st May 2016. Our thanks to Rob McClement for his service on the gate on the day and also to him and Chris Bubb assisting with the three competitions.

Our thanks for the assistance of Richard Gregg Stadium Manager and his Staff on this year’s Finals.

Herts Colts Cup Final: Harpenden defeated Bishops Stortford by 15 Points to 14.Herts Colts Shield Final: Hitchin defeated Fullerians by 12 Points to 8.

Our thanks to Tim Bartlett who sometimes assisted by Peter Houghton has run these Competitions for the last decade and a half involving a lot of contacting of Clubs and always producing good finals. Our thanks also to Fullerians for staging these two finals in 2015. We move the finals to Tring next year hopefully on Sunday 24th April if clear of conflicting Colts Competitions.

Herts Sevens Cup Final 2015: Harpenden beat Tring 29-0 to retain the CupHerts Sevens Plate Final 2014: Welywn beat Fullerians 36-0

My thanks go to the Harpenden Club and in particular Bob Barlthorpe for the 2014 Event and Gur Richardson and Peter Woodthorpe for the 2015 Event.

Jon ClaphamChairman of Competitions

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Will this year’s Rugby World Cup stimulate those players who have drifted away from the game to lace their boots on again and help bring new enthusiasts into our sport? The Merit Tables in 2016-17 will be the ones to watch and see whether or not the number of teams competing have started to move upwards again.

In the 2014 -15 season we saw our overall numbers fall for the first time below the 80 mark and this season they have drifted down to 76. However, we have already had some good news from Hertford who have reformed their 5th XV and slotted into Table 7 where Hitchin 4th had just pulled out.

Last year, Table 1 only had eight sides of the appropriate level, but promotions from a strong Table 2 and the addition of Ampthill 3rds has lifted the number to 10 sides, the same as in Tables 2 to 6 inclusive. The only other new side is Amersham

and Chiltern 3rd in Table 6. Having 76 teams meant that we had to be imaginative to find a competitive format at the lower end. The sixteen teams involved were given the option of one large league, playing every side once and then have a play-off, but they opted for a North-East and South West divide, which fitted neatly with the locations of the teams, plus a play off between the two leagues at the end of the season.

There are some interesting matches ahead in all the Tables, especially watching to see if Cuffley 1st and Harpenden 2nd can continue their promotions again this season. Will Hemel Hempstead 2nd regain their form in Table 3, how will our younger clubs, Weston and Berkhamsted, progress in 2015-16?

The other area of change this season will be in the Merit Table Rules. After much pressure Foggy and I have agreed that “Rolling Substitutes” can be played, providing that both sides have a full team and three replacements, otherwise normal use of replacements will apply. However, the second change is probably the most interesting and will probably apply to the sides in the lower tables. All teams must start the game with the same number of players. Where imbalances occur due to sides arriving with a shortage of players, then the opposition will be required either to lend players to their opponents or reduce their own side to the same level. As an example, if one side arrives with 13 men and the home sides has 17 ready to go, then both sides could play with 15 each, or both sides have 13, the home side have 3 replacements and one player gets left out totally. Some tough decisions will have to be made on occasions.

Feedback has already been positive about this change, which was picked up at an RFU working group of Merit Table Organisers. The prime objective is to get competitive games and get rid of 100-0 matches that do so much damage to sides struggling to keep teams together. Winning may be great, but it should be on a level playing field and finding methods for clubs to stay afloat should be important for all, otherwise the numbers will continue to dwindle. If you wish to follow the week-to-week progress of your sides in the Competition, then find the latest information at www.hmmt.co.uk

Table One Table Two Table Three Table FourAmpthill 3rds 1 Cuffley 1st 2 Biggleswade 2nd 3 B. Stortford 4th 4B. Stortford 3rd 1 Datchworth 2nd 2 Cheshunt 2nd 3 Barnet Eliz. 2nd 4Belsize Park 2nd 1 Enfield Ignatians 2nd 2 H. Hempstead 2nd 3 Fullerians 3rd 4Hackney 2nd 1 Finchley 2nd 2 Hampstead 3rd 3 Tring 3nd 4Hampstead 2nd 1 Fullerians 2nd 2 Hatfield 1st 3 Letchworth 3rd 4Hertford 3rd 1 Harpenden 2nd 2 Hendon 2nd 3 O.Albanians 4th 4Letchworth 2nd 1 Harrow 2nd 2 Saracens Amats 2nd 3 Royston 2nd 4Old Haberdashers 2nd 1 Hertford 4th 2 The Mount 3 Tabard 2nd 4Tring 2nd 1 Hitchin 2nd 2 UCSOBs 2nd 3 Watford 2nd 4Welwyn 2nd 1 OMTs 2nd 2 Welwyn 3rd 3 Weston 4

Table Five Table Six Table 7 North & East Table 7 South & WestBelsize Park 4th 5 Amersham and C. 3rd 6 Barnet 3rd 7 Chesham 3rd 7Black Horse 5 Berkhamsted 6 Biggleswade 3rd 7 Chess Valley 2nd 7Chesham 2nd 5 Cuffley 2nd 6 Cheshunt 3rd 7 Fullerians 4th 7Enfield Ign. 3rd 5 H.Hempstead 3rd 6 Datchworth 3rd 7 Hatfield 2nd 7Finsbury Park 5 Harpenden 3rd 6 Hertford 5th 7 O. Millhillians 2nd 7Hackney 3rd 5 Hitchin 3rd 6 Letchworth 4th 7 O.Albanians 5th 7Old Grammarians 5 Mill Hill 2nd 6 Stevenage T 3rd 7 Pinner and G 2nd 7Southgate 5 O. Ashmoleans 6 Welwyn 4th 7 Tring 4th 7St Albans 2nd 5 OMT 3rd 6Stevenage T. 2nd 5 Verulamians 2nd 6

Fred McCarthy and Foggy AtkinsonHertfordshire and Middlesex Merit Table OrganisersHertfordshire Rugby Football Union

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Wow …. What a day to remember with heartiest congratulations to all the Volunteers at the venues.Prior to the day many hours had been spent by volunteers from each venue and HRFU County personnel to make sure that when the Webb Ellis Cup arrived in our County it was going to be a major success. This wasn’t made any easier by the outrageous obstacles placed in our way by those in higher places who have no idea of what community rugby is all about. How can one motivate volunteers to welcome this event if one can’t advertise the arrival of The Rugby World Cup or use the words Trophy Tour which is coming to our region? That said even with constant discussions, approvals then retractions by those in high office we still gave the Trophy a typical Hertfordshire welcome, well done everyone!!.

Haileybury College started us off on a sunny warm morning with a photo shoot on the terrace of their magnificent buildings with their rugby pitch looking immaculate. Haileybury are a team base for both the Argentina and USA RWC squads and were invited to host an hour long photo session. The Master, Joe Davies, was quoted as saying: “I’m enormously proud and it’s a great, great opportunity. It’s a tribute to our rugby heritage. It’s a lovely setting we have and when the team managers came over a few months ago they were stunned by it.” They weren’t the only ones either, truly spectacular!Hertford RFC was the next venue and once again they impressed with a two hour visit for the volunteers and public to have their photos taken alongside the Cup whilst a Touch Tournament took place for 16-24 year olds. It was great to see young and old meeting up with players, coaches, committee members and the local community all enjoying the memorable event.

Onward to the largest event of the day at Bishop’s Stortford RFC with the Cup scheduled to be on display from 2.00 - 8.00pm. It was welcomed into Silver Leys by a troop of gymnasts and a corridor of local school kids, Mums, Dads, Grannies and Grandads waving the flags of all the countries participating in the Tournament which starts on 18th September. The black Land Rover Defender carrying the cup and the RFU President Jason Leonard moved through hoards of welcoming town folk as well as club members and families. This venue was one of only three selected to have the RFU Roadshow in attendance and was supported by Saracens players showing off their trophy ware. In addition to having Jason present it was wonderful to also have Lawrence Dallaglio with us for the whole visit, both of them not hesitating to be involved in photoshoots with all present and giving spectacular smiles for every shot, quite an achievement considering the length of time they spent there. The club attempted to break the record for the number of players taking part in a game of Touch Rugby and by all accounts they smashed it (507 … to be ratified officially). Lots of great food and all sorts of refreshments were available to all as was the showing of the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final in Sydney on a big screen which will be in use again as a Fan Zone for the whole of the 2015 RWC.

Most of the HRFU County Exec along with some of their Referee colleagues were in attendance at all venues and on behalf of them we must thank all three hosts in congratulating them on a job well done. Hertfordshire RFU is proud to have you as members and sincerely grateful for pulling off what turned out to be ‘A Spectacular Day to Remember’

Colin Haslam, HRFU Marketing.

(Some photographs are courtesy ofThe Herts & Essex Observer andMercury Newspapers)

DAY 70 OF THE RWC TROPHY TOUR IN HERTFORDSHIRE WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST

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DAY 70 OF THE RWC TROPHY TOUR IN HERTFORDSHIRE WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST

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Sun shone - Golf quality of high standard - Tring take the Honours. Ten teams of four including our two sponsors teams Weston Homes & Tylers took on the picturesque East Herts course with Tring coming in outright winners followed by Letchworth and Stevenage taking 3rd place. A great day was had by all thanks to the help of John Atkinson in registration and Paul Freestone catching some magic moments on and off the course with the camera.

Winners - Tring John Hopson, Sam Clapham, Ben Criddle & Louis Michalski

2nd place - LetchworthGraham Walker, Darren Messanger, Mial Walker

& Les Clark (Photo only of GW & LC)

3rd Place - Stevenage Greg Amos, Mark Amos, Adam Amos & Phil Wright

Longest Drive on 8thToby Garrett, Hatfield

Nearest the Pin on 15thJohn Robinson, Bishop’s Stortford

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Letchworth Garden City RUFC Braveherts are a side which can be described as a mixed sex, mixed ability and inclusive rugby team. The Braveherts side has been in existence for 3 years now, with the aim of playing in the Touch Tournament which takes place over the summer. It is a team coached by 4 club players with an attitude of regardless of your disability or age you can be part of the team.This year for the first 4 weeks of the touch tournament the Braveherts were unbeaten which has shown a huge amount of progression. On most Wednesday nights we have 17 people with a disability who turn up and either play, cheer or train but are part of the team.

On the back of the touch success we entered the open sevens and the city mixed tag competition, just for the experience. Having never played Tag before, we had one training session and went and took part.

Several things happened on the day. Our squad consisted of 9 adults with a learning disability, 3 coaches and a 9 year old who is the son of a sponsor, who through being around the team is now a convert from football to rugby. The sun shone, everyone turned up on time, everyone played their part in every game. Every team we played against embraced the experience and became our rugby friends. The icing on the cake was reaching the semi finals of the competition losing to the eventual winners 9-6 in a game that was described as the most exciting of the day. After each game we gave away Hate Crime Awareness wrist bands to our opposition and explained they were for increasing awareness and where to report it. After which the team give them out in the main stadium.

In summing up I suppose it is fair to say that the rugby world is an amazing place to be but by opening our doors wider we can invite more people in. Letchworth Braveherts are now linked into the International Mixed Ability Sports Network breaking down barriers between able bodied and disabled players through integrated teams.

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Qualified Panel Chairman: John Knighton (Old Albanians), Jeff Byrne (Old Ashmoleans) and Adrian Sparks (Hertford)Qualified Panel Members: Tim Milner (Hitchin), Colin Haslam (Bishops Stortford), Malcolm Tucker (Welwyn), David Roberts (Letchworth), Jeremey Gilham (Datchworth), Paul Doyle (Old Albanians), Ian Tottman (Fullerians)

Adrian Sparks (Hertford) was The Disciplinary Secretary for The Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union and also is the senior judicial secretary for Hertfordshire.

Ian Tottman was the County Youth Disciplinary Secretary (CBYDS) for Hertfordshire.

The schools Disciplinary Secretary for Hertfordshire (CBSDS) was John Williams.

Safeguarding Manager for Hertfordshire was Tim Bonnet.

A panel consists of a panel chairman, and two other panel members making a total of three members. All panels have also a judicial secretary in attendance. All Hertfordshire panels also have an observer from The Hertfordshire Society of Rugby Referees to advise the panel on the laws of the game and technical points concerned with the refereeing of the game. The judicial secretary and the representative of the referees society are there to guide the panel but do not have any say in the decision making process.

Hertfordshire Rugby Football Disciplinary Panels have sat on fifteen occasions between September and May, completing work on 35 cases. One of those cases was a joint case in which two clubs were charged under RFU rule 5.12 for the same game. These figures apply to the senior game which is now defined by Under 19 and above plus any person under 18 or below playing in a game above their age group. Therefore if a youth of 17 years old players in an under 19 game and is sent off the case is heard by a senior disciplinary panel.

So a closer look at the 35 cases we dealt with. They resulted in 37 different charges being made. This was because in one case involved two 5.12 charges against the two clubs involved in one match and one player being charged with two offences for the one sending off. The figure of 35 cases shows a marked increase on last year of 10 cases which is a 40% increase on the 2013-1014 figure. The 35 cases are “senior cases” as defined by the RFU, they do not include any youth or schools cases of players sent off only but do include one case in youth rugby involving adult behaviour. There is an appendix for youth attached to this report. It also does not include any case heard by the RFU concerning our two level 4 and above clubs.

Total number of cases heard 29 placing charges as set out below:-

Punch/Strike 11 Strike with head 5Stamp/Trample 0 Kicking an opponent 0Tripping an opponent 0 Dangerous tackling an opponent 4Retaliation 1 Dangerous charging 0Acts contrary to good sportsmanship 4 Two Yellow Cards 7 Match Official Abuse 3 5.12 charges 3

Total charges placed 37 (explained in early text)

To the 37 charges there were 27 guilty pleas entered and 9 not guilty pleas. Of the 10 not guilty pleas 3 were found guilty and 6 were dismissed as not proven, no case to answer and 1 charge brought under rule 5.12 was not proven.

A further breakdown of the 3 acts contrary to good sportsmanship shows that one was for contact with the eye or eye area which was not proven.

The eagle eyed amongst you would have noticed that I have also penned a piece on becoming The County Secretary for this year book. This report is my last in the capacity of Disciplinary Secretary as I move to pastures new. For those who are thinking that they have seen the last of me on discipline, sorry! I will remain as a panellist and will chair panels as and when required. It has been good and it is job I have done since June 2003. So after 12 years it’s time for a change. Your new Disciplinary Secretary is Paul Doyle of Old Albanians RFC. His contact details can be found in this book. I wish him luck.

Adrian K SparksDisciplinary Secretary Season 2014-2015Herts RFU

HERTFORDSHIRE RFU DISCIPLINARY REPORT FOR THE SEASON 2014-15

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Having played rugby since school I was keen to share my love of the sport with my 2 sons and so about 14 years ago I joined OA’s Rugby club. I first volunteered as a coach and soon became the safeguarding officer. In this role I sat on the Youth discipline boards which last year led to an invitation to sit on The Herts RFU Discipline Panel. In 2015 the year of the Rugby World Cup I am delighted to take up the position of Discipline Secretary. I hope we have a truly successful games and a positive take up of the sport in the years ahead.

Taking over from Adrian is going to be a challenge as he has brilliantly steered us all through the complexities of the globalisation of rugby discipline but happily the Herts Disciplinary Committee will not be without his encyclopaedic

knowledge and boyish enthusiasm as he wishes to continue as a panelist for hopefully many years.

Paul DoyleHRFU Discipline SecretaryHertfordshire RFU

INTRODUCING PAUL DOYLE AS HRFU DISCIPLINE SECRETARY

Paul DoyleHRFU Discipline Secretary

On Weds 2nd September at the inaugural National Rugby Awards sponsored by Lawson Keys held in the Rose Room at Twickenham, Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club were awarded the accolade of being adjudged ‘Club of the Year’ This category was open to ‘all English professional and amateur clubs who have achieved outstanding results and/or other major breakthroughs during the year’. At the last count that was well over 2000 clubs! Other clubs short listed for this award were Gosford All Blacks, Crediton, Plymouth Argaum, Barkers Butts and Colchester. Stortford were also shortlisted in the ‘Youth - Mini Section of the Year’ category but were beaten to that award by Heaton Moor RFC from Stockport. Perry Oliver the Club’s Chairman said of the award “Everyone at Stortford can all be immensely proud of this achievement which is recognition for all the work and effort invested over many years by all our volunteers”

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AT BISHOP’S STORTFORD RFC IN BEING VOTED NATIONAL CLUB OF THE YEAR

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2015 Presidents’ Cup Winners

Letchworth Garden City

2015 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP SQUAD

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2015 Presidents’ Trophy Winners

Royston

2015 Presidents’ Tankard Winners

Welwyn

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2015 Colts Cup Winners

Harpenden

Friday 8th July 2016

HRFU Annual Golf DayEast Herts Golf Club

SOCIAL EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 2nd March 2016

Members Annual DinnerMid Herts Golf Club

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County ChampionshipSat 7 May 2016 Hertfordshire v Surrey @ Old Albanians RFC KO 3.00 pmSat 14 May 2016 Hertfordshire v Cornwall (H) @ Bishop Stortford RFC KO 3.00 pmSat 21 May 2016 Gloucestershire v Hertfordshire @ tba KO 3.00 pm Sat 28 May 2016 County Championship Final @ Twickenham U20 (STAGS) these fixtures to be confirmed Sun 7 February 2016Sun 28 February 2016 Sun 13 March 2016Sun 27 March 2016 Quarter Final Sun 10 April 2016 Semi Final Sun 8 May 2016 Final U18Sun 11 October 2015 Hertfordshire v East Midlands Venue & KO TBCSun 25 October 2015 Essex v Hertfordshire @ Barking RFC KO TBCSun 1 November 2015 Hertfordshire v Eastern Counties Hosted by Kent. KO TBCSun 8 November 2015 Hertfordshire v Hampshire @ Welwyn RFC KO TBC U16 - these maybe subject to change due to implementation of RFU U16 strategic reviewSun 25 October 2015 Hertfordshire v Eastern Counties Venue & KO TBCSun 1 November 2015 Hertfordshire v Essex Hosted by Eastern Counties KO TBCSun 15 November 2015 Hertfordshire v Kent Venue & KO TBC U15 (Boys DPP)Sun 7 February 2016 Essex v Hertfordshire Venue & KO TBCSun 21 February 2016 Hertfordshire v Kent Venue & KO TBCSun 17 April 2016 Opponent,Venue & KO TBC U14 (Boys DPP)Sun 6 March 2016 Opponent, Venue & KO TBCSun 20 March 2016 Hertfordshire v Kent Venue & KO TBC U15 & U18 Girls Player PathwaySun 11 October CB Festival Venue & KO TBCSun 6 December 2015 CB Fixture Opponent, Venue & KO TBCSun 17 January 2016 Academy Programme, Venue & KO TBCSun 7 February 2016 Academy Programme, Venue & KO TBCSun 28 February 2016 Academy Programme, Venue & KO TBCSun 20 March 2016 Academy Programme, Venue & KO TBCSun 3 April 2016 Academy Programme, Venue & KO TBCSun 17 April 2016 Academy Programme, Venue & KO TBCSun 8 May 2016 National 7’s, Venue & KO TBC

REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURES 2015-16

www.hertsrugby.co.uk

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Returning Students 10’s Festival 2015-16Monday 21st December 2015 – OARFC - 6.00pm

Presidents’ Cup Draw 2015-16Round I or PrelimTring 1sts v Old Albanian Romans (2nds) TBA by 6th/7th Feb 2016

Semi FinalsLetchworth 1sts v Bishops Stortford Blues (2nds) Sun 28th Feb 2pm

Hertford 2nds v Tring or Old Albanians 2nds TBA by March 12/13th

Final May 1st at Allianz Park time to be arranged.

Presidents’ Tankard Draw 2015-16Prelim RoundWelwyn v HitchinTBA 5th/6th September 2015

ROUND 1Tabard v Fullerians TBA by 28th/29th November 2015

Harpenden v Datchworth TBA by 28th/29th November 2015

Stevenage Town v St Albans TBA by 28th/29th November 2015

Hemel Hempstead (Camelot) v winner of Prelim TBA by 28th/29th November 2015.

Semi Finals will be drawn on Monday 30th November 2015

Final at Allianz Park on Sunday 1st May at a date to be arranged.

Presidents’ Trophy Draw 2015-16Round 1 Chess Valley v Watford TBA 5th/6th September

Verulamians v Royston TBA 5th/6th SeptemberCuffley v Cheshunt TBA 5th/6th September

Barnet Elizabethans received a Bye to the Semi Final

Semi Finals will be drawn immediately following Round 1 and must be played by 28th/29th November.

Final May 1st at Allianz Park time to be arranged.

Friday 13th November 2015 – Hertford RFC:1.00pm - Girls u13 & u15 Development Festival

Wednesday 9th December 2015 - OARFC:6.00pm – u14 Cup Final.7.30pm – u18 Cup Final. Friday 11th March 2016 – Hertford RFC:1.00pm - Girls u13 & u15 Festival. Tuesday 15th March 2016 – St Albans School:11.00am – u12 & u13 Shield & Trophy Finals Festival.

Wednesday 16th March 2016 - OARFC:4.30pm – u14 Shield Final.6.00pm – u15 Shield Final.7.30pm – u18 Shield Final. Wednesday 23rd March 2016 - OARFC:4.30pm – u14 Trophy Final.6.00pm – u15 Trophy Final.7.30pm – u18 Trophy Final.

COUNTY COMPETITIONS

HERTFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS’ COMPETITIONS 2015-16

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PREVIOUS WINNERS OF COUNTY COMPETITIONSPresidents’ Cup1971 Fullerians1972 Bishop’s Stortford1973 Old Verulamian1974 Fullerians1975 Hemel Hempstead1976 Fullerians1977 Letchworth1978 Letchworth1979 Bishop’s Stortford1980 Fullerians1981 Hertford1982 Hertford1983 Tabard1984 Fullerians1985 Cheshunt1986 Hertford1987 Letchworth1988 Tabard1989 Cheshunt1990 Tabard1991 Cheshunt1992 Tabard1993 Tabard1994 Tabard1995 Tabard1996 Bishop’s Stortford1997 Cheshunt1998 Old Albanian1999 Cheshunt2000 Tabard2001 Tabard2002 Tabard2003 Tabard2004 Hertford2005 Hertford2006 Hertford2007 Hertford2008 Hertford2009 Bishop’s Storford2010 Old Albanian2011 Hertford2012 Tring2013 Bishop’s Stortford Blues 2014 Letchworth2015 Letchworth

Presidents’ Tankard 2010 St Albans 2011 Welwyn 2012 St Albans2013 Tabard2014 Fullerians2015 Welwyn

Presidents’ Trophy2000 Datchworth2001 Stevenage Town2002 Tring2003 Tring2004 Tring2005 Hitchin2006 Old Ashmolean2007 Hemel Hempstead2008 Hemel Hempstead2009 Old Ashmoleans2010 Verulamians2011 Verulamians2012 Watford2013 Royston 2014 Verulamians 2015 Royston

Seven-a-Side1934 Harpenden1935 Old Georgians1936 Old Georgians1937 Old Georgians1938 Old Georgians1939 Old Georgians1947 Old Georgians1948 Old Fullerians1949 Old Fullerians1950 Old Elizabethans1951 Old Hertfordians1952 Old Elizabethans1953 Old Elizabethans1954 Old Elizabethans1955 Old Georgians1956 Old Fullerians1957 Old Fullerians1958 Old Fullerians1959 Old Hertfordians1960 Old Fullerians1961 Old Hertfordians1962 Old Fullerians1963 Old Fullerians1964 Old Fullerians1965 Bishop’s Stortford

1966 Old Verulamian1967 Letchworth1968 Letchworth1969 Old Verulamian1970 Old Elizabethans1971 Welwyn1972 Bishop’s Stortford1973 Fullerians1974 Hemel Hempstead1975 Fullerians1976 Welwyn1977 Hemel Hempstead1978 Cheshunt1979 Fullerians1980 Cheshunt1981 Old Albanian1982 Cheshunt1983 Cheshunt1984 Cheshunt1985 Old Ashmoleans1986 Bishop’s Stortford1987 Barnet1988 Cheshunt1989 Hemel Hempstead1990 Cheshunt1991 Cheshunt1992 Tabard1993 Old Verulamian1994 Bishop’s Stortford1995 Barnet1996 Harpenden1997 Bishop’s Stortford1998 Bishop’s Stortford1999 Harpenden2000 Hertford2001 Old Albanian2002 Harpenden2003 Harpenden2004 Tabard2005 Hertford2006 Harpenden2007 Univ of Hertfordshire2008 Old Ashmoleans2009 Old Albanian2010 Fullerians2011 Letchworth2012 Letchworth2013 Harpenden 2014 Harpenden 2015 Harpenden

Colts Cup 1973 Cheshunt1974 Hemel Hempstead1975 Hemel Hempstead1976 Barnet1977 Cheshunt1978 Cheshunt1979 Fullerians1980 Fullerians1981 Hemel Hempstead1982 Fullerians1983 Barnet1984 Barnet1985 Barnet1986 Old Albanian1987 Letchworth1988 Hertford1989 Cheshunt1990 Old Verulamian1991 Bishop’s Stortford1992 Bishop’s Stortford1993 Fullerians1994 Harpenden1995 Bishop’s Stortford1996 Welwyn1997 Harpenden1998 Bishop’s Stortford1999 Bishop’s Stortford2000 Tring2001 Tring2002 Harpenden2003 Letchworth2004 Bishop’s Stortford2005 Bishop’s Stortford2006 Hertford2007 Old Albanian2008 Bishop’s Stortford2009 Bishop’s Stortford2010 Bishop’s Stortford2011 Bishop’s Stortford2012 Welwyn2013 Old Albanian 2014 Bishop’s Stortford 2015 Harpenden

Colts Shield 2010 Hemel Hempstead 2011 Letchworth 2012 Barnet Elizabethans2013 Tabard 2014 Hertford 2015 Hitchin

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Internationals who have played for HertfordshireS M Bates England, WaspsB Clarke England, BathB A Dovey England, Rosslyn ParkO Farrell England, SaracensS Geoghegan Ireland, London IrishJ Lewsey England, WaspsR Lozowski England, WaspsR W D Marques England, HarlequinsS J McDermot Ireland, London IrishB Meredith Wales, London WelshR Morris England, NorthamptonG Richards Australia, WaspsG Rowlands Wales, CardiffB Skirving England, SaracensN Stringer England, WaspsB Sturnham England, BathP J Taylor England, NorthamptonJ Tomkins England, SaracensJ A S Wackett England, Rosslyn ParkL H Webb England, BedfordR Wilkinson England, BedfordM Williams Canada, London WelshJ Worsley England, Wasps

Hertfordshire Players who have played forEngland Counties XVR Anderson EsherD Archer Henley HawksA Berry Old AlbanianO Cooper-Millar Old AlbanianJ Daly Old AlbanianS Edwards Bishop’s StortfordW Fraser SaracensB Johnson BedfordS Liebenberg Old AlbanianA Liffchak BarkingM McCraith Bishop’s StortfordB McNamee Old AlbanianO Marchon Old AlbanianC Rainbow NewburyL Rayner Old AlbanianH Robinson Darlington Mowden ParkJ Saunders SaracensR Schillaci HertfordJ Spiers Old AlbanianH Staff BlackheathS Winter Bishop’s Stortford

Hertfordshire Players for England Counties U20 XVT Banks Bishop’s StortfordJ Culverhouse HertfordN Foster Old AlbanianW Roberts Loughborough Students & Bishop’s Stortford

Hertfordshire most capped players(County Championship Games)A Jaszczak Bedford 48L H Webb Bedford 47G F Brown OMT 42J A S Wackett Rosslyn Park 37P Cadle Saracens 33N W Griffin OMT 32R Malone Tabard 32R Bloom Saracens 30I Player Saracens 29D Thomas Saracens 29D Warner Tabard 28A R G Else Bedford 27I Bell Wasps 27E Riddle Hertford 26R Scott Cheshunt 26P Hughes Cambridge 26R Hill Blackheath 25

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS1999-2000 Surrey 24 Hertfordshire 31 Eastern Counties 16 Hertfordshire 34 Hertfordshire 16 Gloucestershire 19 Hertfordshire 27 Somerset 17 Notts Lincs & Derby 36 Hertfordshire 14 2000-01 No Competition 2001-02 Middlesex 35 Hertfordshire 42 Hertfordshire 22 Yorkshire 30 Hertfordshire 23 Middlesex 26 2002-03 Cumbria 24 Hertfordshire 20 Durham 41 Hertfordshire 25 Hertfordshire 27 Notts Lincs & Derby 0 North Midlands 12 Hertfordshire 38 2003-04 Cornwall 38 Hertfordshire 17 Hertfordshire 13 Oxfordshire 12 Sussex 19 Hertfordshire 14 2004-05 Sussex 16 Hertfordshire 15 Middlesex 22 Hertfordshire 28

HERTFORDSHIRE PLAYING RECORDS

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Hertfordshire 68 Berkshire 0 North Midlands 13 Hertfordshire 20 2005-06 Devon 59 Hertfordshire 7 Hertfordshire 31 Cornwall 27 Hertfordshire 14 Gloucestershire 28 2006-07 Gloucestershire 25 Hertfordshire 13 Hertfordshire 9 Devon 32 Middlesex 18 Hertfordshire 16 2007-08 Eastern Counties 33 Hertfordshire 23 Hertfordshire 31 Cornwall 26 Hertfordshire 42 Oxfordshire 3 2008-09 Hertfordshire 65 Eastern Counties 21 Hampshire 7 Hertfordshire 46 Middlesex 28 Hertfordshire 39 Hertfordshire 22 Cheshire 30 2009-10 Gloucestershire 26 Hertfordshire 3 Hertfordshire 30 Cornwall 32 Hertfordshire 53 Devon 21

2010-11 Cornwall 18 Hertfordshire 25 Kent 7 Hertfordshire 48 Hertfordshire 53 Gloucestershire 8 Hertfordshire 23 Lancashire 32 2011-12 Hertfordshire 52 North Midlands 8 Hertfordshire 29 Cornwall 27 Gloucestershire 27 Hertfordshire 25 Hertfordshire 38 Lancashire 20 2012-13 Kent 26 Hertfordshire 50 Hertfordshire 56 Gloucestershire 22 Cornwall 41 Hertfordshire 29 2013-14 Gloucestershire 19 Hertfordshire 30 Hertfordshire 54 North Midlands 20 Hertfordshire 9 Cornwall 132014 – 2015Kent 19 Hertfordshire 31Hertfordshire 37 Gloucestershire 25Cornwall 25 Hertfordshire 18

P W D L F ABerkshire 33 15 5 13 426 272Buckinghamshire 15 10 1 4 262 148Cheshire 2 1 0 1 44 46Cornwall 16 4 0 12 255 365Cumbria 1 0 0 1 20 24Devon 6 2 0 4 119 178Dorset & Wiltshire 28 20 1 7 401 211 Durham 1 0 0 1 25 41Eastern Counties 7 5 0 2 183 147East Midlands 1 1 0 0 12 6Gloucestershire 16 4 0 12 308 365Hampshire 10 7 0 3 216 115Kent 10 5 0 5 227 190Lancashire 2 1 0 1 61 52Leicestershire 1 1 0 0 27 16Middlesex 12 4 0 8 238 276Notts Lincs & Derby 2 1 0 1 41 36North Midlands 5 4 0 1 170 63Northumberland 1 0 0 1 3 47Oxfordshire 28 14 0 14 411 311Somerset 4 3 0 1 87 66Surrey 9 2 1 6 118 190Sussex 22 14 0 8 282 176Warwickshire 1 0 0 1 7 17Yorkshire 1 0 0 1 22 30

Total 234 118 8 108 4025 3387

Most Points in any gameFor: Hertfordshire 68 Berkshire 0 2004-05Against: Devon 59 Hertfordshire 7 2005-06

SUMMARY OF HERTFORDSHIRE’S COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS (1952-2015)

HERTFORDSHIRE HONOURS TABLE

1997 Harpenden1998 Harpenden & Hertford1999 Chess Valley & Cuffley2000 Hertford2001 Letchworth2002 Hertford 2003 Bishop’s Stortford & Old Ashmoleans2004 Tring & Old Ashmoleans2005 Hitchin & Old Ashmoleans2006 Datchworth & Hemel Hempstead2007 Hemel Hempstead & Royston2008 Stevenage Town & Cheshunt2009 Hatfield & Borehamwood2010 Tabard & Chess Valley2011 Hertford2012 Borehamwood2013 South Oxhey & Royston2014 Cuffley & Watford 2015 Hatfield Q E & Welwyn

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AJ Abell (Richmond) 6 H Archer (Saracens 8 D Appleby (Wasps) 6J S Atkinson (Old Hertfordians) 23 B Abrahams (Bedford) 5 E A Appleby (Wasps) 8 C Abram (Harlequins) 1 I Aldridge (St Lukes) 1 M Alder (Saracens) 5 S Ausden (Fullerians) 1 M Aynsley (Bedford) 1 G Akers (Cheshunt) 1 P Anthony (Saracens) 7 N Akhurst (Saracens) 9 R Andrews (Saracens) 7 N Allen (Barnet) 1 M Adamson (Harpenden) 7 D Allen (Letchworth) 2 S Armstrong (Tabard) 7 J Azzopardi (Old Albanian) 11 S Andrews (Tabard) 4 J Arrowsmith (Harpenden) 4 R Adde (Hemel Hempstead) 18 A Amos (Stevenage Town) 13 D Archer (Henley Hawks) 13 R Anderson (Saracen Academy) 4M Allen (Hertford) 5R Adams-Hale (Old Albanian 2

BJ Brydon (Harpenden) 11 D Berry (Saracens) 1 D J Blackeby (Old Hertfordians) 1 T Bartlett (Letchworth) 7 G F Brown (OMT) 42 D Beale (Harpenden) 1 P Borrett (Old Millhillians) 1 M Bruton (Old Hertfordians) 3J Bazagette (Harlequins) 13 J Bridges (Bedford) 16 P Broderick (Letchworth) 2 J Bardner (Bedford) 3 J Birch (OMT) 13 R Boon (Old Millhillians) 4 I Brewin (West Herts) 1 A Bentley (Wasps) 3 A Barnes (Old Albanian) 1 B Bellwood (Welwyn) 1 P Bawden (Harpenden) 2 A Baker (London Welsh) 4 R Bloom (Saracens) 30 A Barker (Richmond) 3 A Bradshaw (Fullerians) 1 D Bright (Saracens) 2 I Barratt (Royston) 4 D Brown (Letchworth) 3 I Bell (Wasps) 27 A Bagguley (Hertford) 1 S Booty (Saracens) 10 S Bates (Wasps) 11

R Brooman (OMT) 1 A Bullard (Cheshunt) 16 J Blake (Cheshunt) 2 N Beytell (Askeans) 9 Q Bray (Cheshunt) 1 G Brown (Fullerians) 17 A Barr (Welwyn) 10 S Borst (Old Elizabethans) 2 D Brain (Cambridge) 9 T Bennett (Tabard) 3 A Buchanan (Old Albanian) 5 R Bromham (Tabard) 8 K Brind (Fullerians) 1 J Bowers (Old Albanian) 1 K Birkin (Welwyn) 1 N Barella (Hertford) 4 R Berendt (Old Albanian) 3 C Bajak (Letchworth) 3 N Bamber (Stevenage Town) 6 S Banks (Welwyn) 2 B Baseley (Hertford) 3 C Bailey (Hemel Hempstead) 1 N Burger (Old Ashmolean) 4 C Buckingham (Hemel Hempstead) 1A Brown (Old Albanian) 3 S Bailey (Old Albanian) 3W Briggs (Old Albanian) 3L Bickle (Old Albanian) 4S Ball (Bishop’s Stortford) 3M Brown (Bishop’s Stortford) 1A Berry (Old Albanian) 1

CJ B Collett (Old Stortfordians) 8 L Clough (Letchworth) 5 I Cassidy (Saracens) 4 P Collett (Blackheath) 1 N Cartwright (Old Albanian) 1 J A Croker (Bedford) 8 A J Crick (Rosslyn Park) 7 N Chapman (OMT) 4R Cairns (Letchworth) 1K Carey (Saracens) 3 P Creasey (Old Hertfordians) 6 J Creasey (Old Hertfordians) 5 P Cadle (Saracens) 33 F E Collyer (Fullerians) 11 D Clark (Old Verulamian) 3 A Cooper (Wasps) 10 M Crook (OMT) 7 D Cooke (Saracens) 11 N Churchman (Tabard) 18 B Clarke (Bishop’s Stortford) 1 A Clarke (Old Verulamian) 2 D Chapman (Old Albanian) 2 F Caesar (Letchworth) 2 M Collie (Tabard) 4 O Coyne (Rotherham) 1 J Cartmel (Harpenden) 1 A Cox (Welwyn) 4 A Church (Hertford) 21

S Carter (Hertford) 11 I Christensen (Letchworth) 1 R Colborne (Tabard) 6 E Coy (St Albans) 4 P Coke (Tabard) 9 J Child (Welwyn) 7 I Crompton (Stevenage Town) 15 M Cross (Loughborough) 7 T Coleman (Bishop’s Stortford) 11 O Cooper-Millar (Esher) 15J Corcoran (Hertford) 7W Cope (Old Albanian) 5M Cecere (Old Albanian) 3M Cade (Old Albanian) 1 M Chambers (Old Albanian) 5M Crumpton (Saracens) 2L Chennells (Tring) 1R Conquest (Darlington MP) 3

DT Davies (Bedford) 5 D H Dykins (London Welsh) 4 L S Denwood (Letchworth) 15 K Davies (Old Verulamian) 4B Dovey (Rosslyn Park) 3 T Davis (Saracens) 7 J Daniels (Saracens) 4 C Davis (Bedford) 10 S Dowling (Saracens) 6 G Davies (Saracens) 1 R Davies (Bedford) 2D Druce (Old Albanian) 1H Donovan (Bishop’s Stortford) 1P Dumpleton (Old Verulamian) 2 K Douglas (Saracens) 1A Dalwood (Saracens) 2 N Doyle (Bishop’s Stortford) 3 S Dogbe (Tabard) 1 A Dudley (Tabard) 1 J Dickinson (Tabard) 9 G Dingwall (Cambridge) 1 G Day (Old Albanian) 1 J Dawson-King (Old Albanian) 2 J Drew (Tabard) 7 J Davy (Old Albanian) 1 K Davies (Hertford) 5 R Dumbleton (Harpenden) 5 G Davies (Tabard) 1P Du Plessis (Saracens) 3A Daish (Old Albanian) 2

EL M Evans (London Welsh) 19 J R Edwards (OMT) 1W Evered (Old Hertfordians) 1H Eden (Harlequins) 19 A Edward (London Welsh) 1A R G Else (Bedford) 27 G Elvey (Camelot) 2 J English (Hemel Hempstead) 1M Evans (Wasps) 11

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S Evans (Old Elizabethans) 1 G Ebdon-Hussey (OMT) 1 J Eley (Bishop’s Stortford) 2 M Evans (Tabard) 5 O Edwards (Cheshunt) 2 C Eke (Old Albanian) 4 M Evans (Old Albanian) 12 S Ellis (Hertford) 10J Ellershaw (Old Albanian) 4S Edwards (Bishop’s Stortford) 2G Elliott (St Albans) 4

FJ Findlay (OMT) 5 C Forster (Old Hertfordians) 1 F W Fairbrother (Letchworth) 1 I J Florey (Bishop’s Stortford) 5 P Faure (Harlequins) 1A R Fitch (Richmond) 13 G Fisher (Wasps) 2 R Fairclough (Saracens) 21 S Foulger (Bacavians) 1 D Fowler (Fullerians) 2 K Fowley (Cheshunt) 1 J Floyd (Bishop’s Stortford) 2 T Faamausili (Letchworth) 16 M Finnie (Tabard) 7 R Faiers (Bishop’s Stortford) 1 W Fraser (Saracens Academy) 1R Farenheim (Old Albanian) 5

GJ Goodall (Old Elizabethans) 5 T J Griffiths (London Welsh) 8 J B Graham (Bedford) 4 W R Grimsdell (Harlequins) 22 C Grima (De Havilland) 10 A W N Gemmill (OMT) 6 J Gourlay (Saracens) 1C W Grace (RNC Greenwich) 11A Gudgeon (Saracens) 3P Golding (US Portsmouth) 20 L Grindal (Letchworth) 3N W Griffin (OMT) 32 C Gunns (Saracens) 5 J Gronow (Harlequins) 20 J Ginn (Welwyn) 1 C Garland (Saracens) 12 F Griffiths (Saracens) 13 J Graham (Askeans) 1 G Gill (Old Verulamian) 1 O Giddings (Hertford) 1 M Green (Hemel Hempstead) 4 B Green (St Albans) 8 R Gregg (Old Albanian) 21 A Giddings (St Albans) 2 A Gelman (Old Albanian) 8 P Gustard (Old Albanian) 3H Green(Tring) 4

HS D Haslett (Saracens) 17 D S Hinton (OMT) 3 J N Holland (London Welsh) 2 W Hodges (Old Hertfordians) 11 C E Holroyd (West Herts) 6 L Hardy (Harpenden) 1 D W Holman (Richmond) 7 M Holman (Pinner) 1J H Harvey (Saracens) 2P Hutton (Letchworth) 9F A Howe (Harlequins) 1L J Holt (Old Albanian) 6T V Hale (Old Hertfordians) 13 G Hayward (Barnet) 1 B Heaton (Welwyn) 1J Hanson (Old Haberdashers) 1G Hunt (Saracens) 12 B Howlett (Old Hertfordians) 6 J Higham (Harpenden) 1 D Hodge (Bedford) 4 C Heck (OMT) 1 C Hall (Letchworth) 2 R Heady (Saracens) 2 P Hawkins (Saracens) 18 R Hill (Blackheath) 25 L Heron (Wasps) 3 G Hamilton (Bacavians) 3 N Harper (Saracens) 1B Hester (Richmond) 18 A Harrower (Met Police) 12 B Hardy (Saracens) 2 S Hancock (Saracens) 6 N Holmes (Saracens) 7 C Hancock (Fullerians) 2 A Halkett (Bacavians) 6 S Hurst (Welwyn) 1 I Holman (Hertford) 16 P Hughes (Cambridge) 26 J Hudson (Bishop’s Stortford) 1 M Hanson (Tabard) 2 D Horsley (Harpenden) 1 M Hvass (Tring) 2 D Hoyte (Tabard) 1 P Harries (Harlow) 4 S Haslam (Bishop’s Stortford) 2 D Hesketh (Hertford) 12 L Hardwicke (Hertford) 14 D Hunt (Letchworth) 4 D Harris (Hertford) 1 T Holgate (London Welsh) 2 I Hardcastle (Westcombe Park) 15 R Humphrey (Harpenden) 2 R de la Harpe (Letchworth) 3 S Hardy (Hertford) 1 C Hughes (Old Albanian) 7R Hamilton (Old Albanian) 6N Hankin (Bishop’s Stortford) 6D Holmes (Old Albanian) 2

IA Isichei (Wasps) 6 K Instance (Met Police) 6

JM Jory (Harlequins) 11 D C Jones (Wasps) 6 O Jones (Welwyn) 4 R Jones (Welwyn) 1D Jenkins (London Welsh) 8 C Johnson (Bishop’s Stortford) 8 A Johnson (Bedford) 4 A Jones (Wasps) 10 I Jones (Saracens) 15 A Jaszczak (Letchworth) 48 S John (Saracens) 4 A Jackson (Hemel Hempstead) 2 S Jones (Saracens) 21 D Jancey (Bedford) 2 R Jackson (Cheshunt) 3 R Justice (Hertford) 10 J Johal (Tabard) 6 A Johnson (Hertford) 3 B Johnson (Hertford) 10T Jubb (Cambridge) 4

KG Knapp (Letchworth) 6 J Kennewell (Richmond) 4 M King (Saracens) 9P A Kitchen (Richmond) 8 E Knowles (Hertford) 1 R Kerr (Blackheath) 2 A Keay (Saracens) 3 G K Krauss (Fullerians) 3 P Kremer (Old Albanian) 3 S Kempster (Saracens) 21 S King (Cheshunt) 5 A Kelly (Cheshunt) 2

LF J Last (Old Haberdashers) 1 T Lant (OMT) 2 L Lucas (London Welsh) 7 M Lock (Fullerians) 2 M Lumsden (Old Haberdashers) 5 P Levy (Mill Hill) 2R Letman (Saracens) 7 M Lord (Bedford) 1 C Le Fevre (Saracens) 4 D Lloyd (Hemel Hempstead) 3 B Lord (Old Verulamian) 1 J Lambden (Wasps) 14 R Lozowski (Wasps) 8 R Lloyd (Tabard) 4 M Laverty (Wasps) 1 R Long (Tabard) 6 J Lowde (Tabard) 13 M Lemon (Tabard) 2 C Leigh (Old Verulamian) 2 P Luders (Tabard) 3

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S Lascelles (Tabard) 4 S Lane (Tabard) 1 C Lavin (Tabard) 1 R Long (Hemel Hempstead) 7 A Laycock (Welwyn) 1 J Long (Old Albanian) 1 A Liffchak (Hertford) 1 B Lemiere (St Albans) 6 G Lewis (Stevenage Town) 4 N Lambden (Loughborough Stud) 1C Lombaard (Old Albanian) 11S Liebenberg (Old Albanian) 14S Lunnon (Old Albanian) 2

MJ McClean (Bedford) 1 I McMillin (London Scottish) 4 P Marsh (Barnet) 6 S J McDermot (London Irish) 10 R W D Marques (Harlequins) 19 N W Milligan (Rosslyn Park) 1 N Macho (Letchworth) 1 P Moors (Rosslyn Park) 1 B Meredith (London Welsh) 5 D Maunder (Old Hertfordians) 1 H D Moxey (Harlequins) 4 W K Marsh (Camelot) 1R H Meadows (Richmond) 4S W McNamara (OMT) 2I W McGregor (OMT) 2 D MacBeth (Welwyn) 1 K J H Mallett (Harlequins) 8 C Morris (Rosslyn Park) 3 D Medd (Wasps) 5 N Moyle (Harpenden) 3R Morgan (Mill Hill) 1D Matthews (Old Hertfordians) 4 M McClaren (Saracens) 6 P Mitchell (Rosslyn Park) 7 C T Micklem (Old Millhillians) 5 B Miller (Saracens) 13 D Martin (Letchworth) 1 C Mason (Hertford) 2 B Murphy (Hertford) 1T McNab (London Scottish) 2 P Mitchinson (Welwyn) 2 P McLoskey (Fullerians) 1 J McGurk (Saracens) 1 D Maxwell (Hertford) 1 A Murray (Cheshunt) 3 G Morris (East London) 5 J Moore (Cheshunt) 5 L Marcus (Fullerians) 5 C Mann (Hertford) 21 R Malone (Tabard) 32 J McBride (Cheshunt) 9 M Morgan (Letchworth) 2 R McBride (Cheshunt) 4 A McPherson (Harpenden) 7 S Maishman (Old Albanian) 2 D Morete (Tabard) 5 A Miller (Bishop’s Stortford) 6

T Munien (Old Verulamian) 1 I McMullen (Tabard) 3 D Moore (Tabard) 1 D Milnes (Old Albanian) 2 N McConnell (Fullerians) 1 P Moulton (BarnetSarEs) 5 R Manion (Hertford) 4 J McDonough (Hertford) 4 T Mowbray (Tring) 7 E Moss (Hertford) 1 M Mansfield (Old Albanian) 1 M McCraith (Bishop’s Stortford) 3 A Macdougall (Hemel Hempstead) 7C May (Old Albanian) 6B McNamee (Hertford) 14J Micans (Old Albanian) 2T Macdougall (Hertford) 8 J Morgan (Tring) 1A Mahoney (Bishop’s Stortford) 2

NP Nicholas (Richmond) 1 G Neal (Camelot) 1M Nurton (Saracens) 11 A Norman (Old Elizabethans) 2 D Niven (Bedford) 3 B Norton (Old Elizabethans) 1 J Nicholas (Old Albanian) 1 J Nolan (Tabard) 8 T Newton (Tring) 18H Nudarike (Amersham & Chiltern) 1

OJ Owen (Harpenden) 1 T O’Leary (Welwyn) 2M Orr (St Bart’s Hospital) 1 W Ormson (OMT) 1S O’Reilly (Met Police) 7 R Oare (Fullerians) 12 E Orchard (Old Albanian) 7 L O’Keeffe (Old Albanian) 1B Odell (Hertford) 3

PD Parker (Blackheath) 4 G D Peters (Richmond) 8 G A Phillips (UCS OB) 2 J A Pearson (OMT) 4 J Pike (Harpenden) 1 R Parsole (Camelot) 1N Parkhouse (Letchworth) 1L Prime (Old Verulamian) 4I Player (Saracens) 29 D Parkinson (Northampton) 9 M Pemberton (Welwyn) 1 R Perryman (St Mary’s Hospital) 3 R Pickering (UCS OB) 3I Palmer-Lewis (Richmond) 2 S Pilbeam (Wasps) 18 J Philbrook (Bedford) 6 D Powell (Saracens) 1 J Postle (Saracens) 11

J Parker (Bedford) 2 P Pawsey (Hertford) 7 G Pudney (Saracens) 13 D Pugsley (Fullerians) 4 M Phillips (Saracens) 12 I Perkins (Wasps) 4 S Poynter (Hertford) 1 M Pattinson (Saracens) 2 R Pilgrem (Saracens) 6 I Parkhouse (Letchworth) 18 G Pratt (Tabard) 2 D Phillips (Harpenden) 9 A Phillips (Saracens) 3 A Pinnock (Tabard) 4 R Perkins (BarnetSarEs) 1 N Pennisi (Welwyn) 3 S Philpott (Hertford) 1 J Pavitt (Old Albanian) 1 T Prescott (Tring) 4 J Patton (Hertford) 5

QS Quarmby (Stevenage Town) 1

RG Rowlands (Cardiff) 1 P Reid (Saracens) 1R Ramsden (Old Hertfordians) 1C Ridsell -Smith (Rosslyn Park) 1G Randle (Letchworth) 1J Randall (Old Hertfordians) 1 E Riddle (Hertford) 26 A Reeve (Hemel Hempstead) 2 T Ringer (Hertford) 1 G Richards (Wasps) 9 A Raynor (Wasps) 9 I Rea (Cheshunt) 2 C S Roberts (Saracens) 5 S Roch (Met Police) 1 G Raybold (Met Police) 5 B Rudling (Cheshunt) 18 C Russell (Wasps) 5 G Reynolds (Cheshunt) 8 S Reynolds (Tabard) 3 D Ridler (Fullerians) 1 S Robertson (Hertford) 1 M Rennell (Cambridge) 8 M Reeves (Letchworth) 3 D Rose (Bishop’s Stortford) 10 C Rainbow (Bedford) 14 A Roberts (Hertford) 5 J Remfry (Sale Sharks) 12K Ratouvou (Saracens) 2B Ransom (Saracens) 4D Regan (Old Albanian) 3H Robinson (Darlington MP) 5B Rawinski (Oaklands Coll) 1L Rayner (Old Albanian) 2W Roberts (Bishop’s Stortford) 5E Reeder (Old Albanian) 3

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SD J Skipper (Richmond) 15 J F Smith (Saracens) 19 J B Stokes 1 AL Sharpe (Old Elizabethans) 1 B R J Simpson (Harlequins) 1 R Smith (Old Albanian) 2 G H Shilling (OMT) 10 M Spragg (Barnet) 3R J W Sainsbury (Saracens) 2N A Slocock (Richmond) 7E Sinclair (Letchworth) 2 G Strange (Fullerians) 4 K Sills (Fullerians) 12 E Smith (Hertford) 1A Stradling (Harpenden) 1M Steele (Old Haberdashers) 9P M W Stafford (Rosslyn Park) 7 R Stainforth (Camelot) 4 J Stafford (Rosslyn Park) 10 D M B Skinner (Rosslyn Park) 20 P Squire (Headingly) 4 D Stark (Saracens) 4 J Sloper (Welwyn) 1 C Sheriff (Saracens) 20 A Scott (Old Haberdashers) 2P Smillie (Hertford) 1 G Spooner (Hertford) 2 H Smith (Bacavians) 2 A Smith (Saracens) 10 T Smithers (Saracens) 9 T Sell (Wasps) 3 M Slater (Fullerians) 5 T Sargent (Bedford) 2 N Stringer (Wasps) 6 R Scott (Cheshunt) 26 L Smith (Saracens) 21 M Sheriff (Cheshunt) 8 N Stewart (Letchworth) 6 L Samuel (Letchworth) 4 P Sheriff (Cheshunt) 3 D Spillane (Letchworth) 5 P Sharpener (Hertford) 1 M Sharp (Tabard) 19 B Singh (Tabard) 6 B Storey (Hertford) 5 M Skinner (Tabard) 2 J Sayers (Tabard) 19 S Smith (Harpenden) 1 R Stringer (Tabard) 4 M Shaw (St Albans) 3 L Sloan (Tabard) 8 T J Smit (Tabard) 1 H Schmidt (Hertford) 9 S Small (Hertford) 6 R Streinberg (Letchworth) 1 S Smart (Hertford) 14 R Schillaci (Hertford) 14 H Staff (Saracens Academy) 1J Shanahan (Old Albanian) 11C South (Hertford) 11

D Shotton (Tring) 4J Saunders (Saracens) 6E Sherriff (Saracens) 5J Spiers (Old Albanian) 5S Stanley (Saracens) 2S Staff (Old Albanian) 3N Stevens (Old Albanian) 1B Spencer (Saracens) 1Jake Sharp (Ampthill) 2J Singleton (Oaklands Coll) 2N Stevens (Old Albanian) 2M Sargent (Hertford) 3

TR F Thomas (Bedford) 5 V Taylor (Barnet) 2 G Thomas (Old Elizabethans) 2 A Templeton (West Herts) 1P J Taylor (Northampton) 13 G S Taylor (Wasps) 4 L Tatham (Bedford) 10 D Thallon (Tring) 1 R Tapper (Saracens) 1 A Terris (St Mary’s Hospital) 6D Thomas (Saracens) 29 R Todd (UCS OB) 3 A Towersey (Bedford) 24 D Timms (Old Verulamian) 3 P Taylor (Letchworth) 6 W Tyler (Saracens) 4 P Tiddy (Wasps) 8 J Temperley (Saracens) 6 W Trimby (Saracens) 2A Thomas (Letchworth) 3 M Trippick (Tabard) 5 G Taylor (London Irish) 6 R Thoms (Saracens) 6 S Thomas (Cheshunt) 1 G Tanner (Old Verulamian) 1 R Thomas (Old Albanian) 3 G Truelove (Old Albanian) 2 N Turner (Tabard) 1 S Tyler (North Walsham) 1 A Twyning (Harpenden) 2 N Tucker (BarnetSarEs) 2 W Temperley (London Welsh) 5 J Tirrell (Letchworth) 3 M Thompson (Ealing) 2J Tomkins (Saracens) 2 L Tauasosi (Tring) 1

UB Ullyatt (Old Verulamian) 3W Urmson (OMT) 1

VI Vinter (Saracens) 5 C Verguson Bishop’s Stortford) 1 E Viljoen (Welwyn) 3 J Van Dyke (Old Ashmolean) 5 Z Vinnicombe (Old Albanian) 2

WW R Wardle (Letchworth) 5 S Waterfall (Harpenden) 3 L H Webb (Bedford) 47 R H Winchester (Hendon) 10 M O’B West (Harpenden) 3 C Winchester (Old Elizabethans) 12 W H J Wright (London Welsh) 8 J A S Wackett (Rosslyn Park) 37 J N Woolmington (Saracens) 3 S H B Wright (Wasps) 11 C Webb (Camelot) 1J Wilson (Harlequins) 1T Wilde (Harlequins) 1A Williams (Saracens) 4 M J Waterhouse (Saracens) 9 B Warren (Bedford) 6G White (Hatfield Poly) 2 R Wilkinson (Cambridge U) 6 J D W Wright (Harlequins) 15 J Whipp (Harlequins) 1 R Wickham (Fullerians) 2 M Willmott (Fullerians) 1 T Webb (Saracens) 8 M Williams (Saracens) 17 S Wells (Bedford) 8 R Williams (Saracens) 6 P Worsfold (Saracens) 3 D Warner (Tabard) 29 G T Warren (Tabard) 3 M Williams (Fullerians) 10 C Wright (Saracens) 1 P Wood (Tabard) 12 R Welch (Tabard) 6 G Walters (Hertford) 6 S Wilson (Cheshunt) 4 M Wright (Old Verulamian) 3 N Walsh (Old Verulamian) 4 G Waddell (Bishop’s Stortford) 2 P Woodford (Bishop’s Stortford) 20 P Webb (Old Verulamian) 9 I Ward (Welwyn) 2 G Wallis (Bracknell) 6 D Watson (Tabard) 4 R Woodard (Luton) 6 P Welch (Hertford) 7 C Wilson (Hertford) 1 J Watt (Datchworth) 1 L White (Old Albanian) 5J Wilson (Saracens) 2S Winter (Bishop’s Stortford) 6O Walliker (Swindon) 6D Watt (Old Albanian) 3B Walker (Bishop’s Stortford) 1T Whiteley (Bishop’s Stortford) 1

YA G Yirrell (Fullerians) 3 D Yeabsley (Harlequins) 11 B Young (Old Elizabethan) 5R Young (Bishop’s Stortford) 1

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1995 Chris Cano1996 Joe Worsley1997 Andrew Kershaw1998 Eric Shearly1999 Verulam School2000 Stefano Codo2001 Tring & BS High Schools

2002 Nick Harlock2003 Toby Prescott2004 Donald Barrell2005 Richard Gill2006 Ben Thomas2007 Joe Callaghan-Adnams2008 Ollie Day

2009 Jamie George2010 Tom Metcalfe2011 Oliver Walliker2012 Tom Dunn2013 Sam James 2014 Louis Mullholland2015 Brandon Bowden

18 Group1950 G R Benkert (St Edmunds Ware)1977 G B Marsh (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)1978 G B Marsh (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet) A Popoloizou (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)1985 A Robertson (Watford GS) W Rawding (Berkhamsted)1987 N Allen (Berkhamsted)1995 C Codo (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet) C Cano (Thomas Alleyne Sch) P Ogilvie (Tonbridge Sch) J Worsley (Hitchin Boys Sch)1996 A Kershaw (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet) P Ogilvie (Tonbridge Sch)1999 S Codo (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)2001 B Skirving (Bishop’s Stortford HS)2002 A Liffchak (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)2004 D Barrell (Watford GS)2005 R Gill (Freman Coll)2008 J George (Haileybury)2009 O Farrell (St George’s Sch) Jake Sharp (Oaklands Coll) M Steele (Dame Alice Owen Sch)2011 T Jubb (Hitchin Boys & Oaklands Coll)2012 Maro Itoje (St George’s Sch, Harrow Sch & Saracens)2013 S James (Bishop’s Stortford HS, Bishop’s Stortford, Saracens) Josh Sharp (Oaklands Coll & Saracens) 2014 Alex Brown (Oaklands Coll & Cheshunt)2015 Nick Isiekwie (Haileybury College, Saracens)

15/16 Group1961 A I Turness (Alleynes Sch) D T Morgan (Alleynes Sch)1962 J R Andrews (Rickmansworth GS) P B Cox (Rickmansworth Sch) R J Maxwell (Borehamwood GS) M A Arney (Hertford GS)1964 L Heron (Cavendish Sch)1966 R A Downie (Cavendish Sch)1968 S Pegg (Goffs Sch)1971 M J Coptcoat (Broxbourne Sch)1972 D R Ray (Nicholas Hawksmoor Sch) K R Knight (Bourne Valley Sch)1973 M Parting (Broxbourne Sch)1976 G B Marsh (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)1979 J Blake (Cheshunt Sch)1980 M Harston (St George’s Sch)1984 S Harston (St George’s Sch) R Hubbard (Verulam Sch)1993 R O’Neill (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet) J Storey (Haileybury)1994 W Smith (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)1997 S Codo (Queen Elizabeth, Barnet)2000 B Skirving (Bishop’s Stortford HS)2001 J Serrano (Beaumont Sch)2002 D Barrell (Watford GS)2004 B Thomas (Goffs Sch)2005 T Haller (St Albans Sch)2006 W Fraser (Berkhamsted Collegiate)2007 O Farrell (St George’s Sch) J George (Haileybury) Jake Sharp (Sheredes)2008 O Farrell (St George’s Sch)2011 J Linney (Uppingham Sch & Bishop’s Stortford)2012 J Thacker (Bishop’s Stortford Coll & Bishop’s Stortford)2013 A Munday (Berkhamsted Sch & Harpenden)2014 Nick Isiekwie (Nicholas Breakspear & Old Albanian)

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SECRETARY(Association of Hertfordshire Clubs)J Curtis (West Herts) 1932-35

ASSISTANT SECRETARYA Williams (Harpenden) 1932-35

PRESIDENTSR A Woolner (Barnet) 1935-39E Coley (Northampton) 1948-49S J Rossdale (West Herts) 1949-50I A MacMillan (Barnet) 1950-55D F Abbott (Old Elizabethans) 1955-58A A Lamb (Letchworth) 1958-61R W West (Harpenden) 1961-64F A Jackman (Old Haberdashers) 1964-67J T Marshall (Camelot) 1967-70P S Morris (Wasps) 1970-72D J Cumming (Barnet) 1972-74L M Boundy (Fullerians) 1974-76G A Kelly (Royston) 1976-78I B K Kennedy (Hertford) 1978-80E J Western (Herts. SRFUR) 1980-82B J Fuller (Old Elizabethans) 1982-84W Hodges (Hertford) 1984-86J F Macfarlane (Barnet) 1986-88D A Bird (Cheshunt) 1988-90B A J Chapman (Hitchin) 1990-92D S Hayler (Bacavians) 1992-94G H Thompson (Old Verulamian) 1994-96C J Pool (Barnet) 1996-97C J Pool (Barnet Elizabethans) 1997-98D J Williams (Hertford) 1998-2000D N Hurst (Herts SRFUR) 2000-02J S Atkinson (Hertford) 2002-04L Clark (Bishop’s Stortford) 2004-06J Vain (Fullerians) 2006-08J Drew (Hitchin) 2008-10C J P Haslam (Bishop’s Stortford) 2010-12M S Elliott (Welwyn) 2012-14G Walker (Letchworth) 2014-

VICE PRESIDENTSD Tanner (Old Verulamian) 1988-89R Hopcroft (Tabard) 2006-07

CHAIRMEN of EXECUTIVEP Baines (St Albans) 1997-2002J Drew (Hitchin) 2002-2007G Williams (Hemel Hempstead) 2007-12R C Milnes (Old Albanian) 2012-

SECRETARIESJ Curtis (West Herts) 1935-49R W West (Harpenden) 1949-61P S Morris (Wasps) 1961-69A H Turney (Old Verulamian) 1969-76J W Beard (Hertford) 1976-90D J Williams (Hertford) 1990-98D S Hayler (Stevenage Town) 98-2005J Sargeant (Welwyn) 2005-14D Roberts (Letchworth) 2014-15A Sparks (Hertford) 2015 –

TREASURERSS J Rossdale (West Herts) 1935-49K H Bond (Harpenden) 1949-53D F Abbott (Old Elizabethans) 1953-55F A Jackman (Old Haberdashers) 1955-64M O’B West (Harpenden) 1964-73E J Western (Herts SRFUR) 1973-80D A Bird (Cheshunt) 1980-86G H Thompson (Old Verulamian) 1986-90D Tanner (Old Verulamian) 1990-2004J Gregory (St Albans) 2004-

TEAM SECRETARIESJ Davies 1951-52D E Abbott (Old Elizabethans) 1952-53P S Morris (Wasps) 1953-61W Hodges (Old Hertfordians) 1961-72W Hodges (Hertford) 1972-76G Edmondson (Hertford) 1976-77J S Atkinson (Hertford) 1977-80A Wesley (Welwyn) 1980-81J Vain (Fullerians) 1981-88B Brennan (Tabard) 1988-91

CAPTAINSJ Brydon (Harpenden) 1952-53M Jory (Harlequins) 1953-54G N Peters (Richmond) 1954-55J Brydon (Harpenden) 1955-56B Meredith (London Welsh) 1956-57L H Webb (Bedford) 1957-59R W D Marques (Harlequins) 1959-62R J Taylor (Northampton) 1962-63L Tatham (Bedford) 1963-64J Bazalgette (Harlequins) 1964-65D M B Skinner (Rosslyn Park) 1965-66J Stratford (Rosslyn Park) 1966-67D Wrench (Harlequins) 1976-68M I Player (Saracens) 1968-70A R G Else (Bedford) 1970-72J D W Wright (Harlequins) 1972-73M Williams (Saracens) 1973-77R Faircloth (Saracens) 1977-78A Cooper (Wasps) 1978-79A Smith (Saracens) 1979-81J Lambden (Wasps) 1981-84S Jones (Saracens) 1984-88R Malone (Saracens) 1988-91A Bullard (Cheshunt) 1991-93R Malone (Tabard) 1993-95I Holman (Hertford) 1995-98P Hughes (Cambridge) 1998-2002D Hesketh (Hertford) 2002-05D Archer (Henley Hawkes) 2005-10B McNamee (Hertford) 2010-13B Johnson (Old Albanian) 2013-14B McNamee (Old Albanian) 2014 –

HERTS RFU REPRESENTATIVESR W West (Harpenden) 1954-71W Hodges (Hertford) 1971-92D N Hurst (Herts SRFUR) 1992-2002P Baines (St Albans) 2002-15D Roberts (Letchworth) 2015 –

LIFE MEMBERS OFHERTFORDSHIRE RFUMrs V Hodges (Hertford)J A Wackett (Rosslyn Park)J S Atkinson (Hertford)B W Brennan (Tabard)J W Beard (Hertford)Mrs S Hayler (Bacavians)K Chivers (Welwyn)J Vain (Fullerians)Mrs F Fuller (Old Elizabethans)Dr J Cembala (Cheshunt)A S Gibbs (Herts SRFUR)D Tanner (Old Verulamians)J D R Williams (Herts RFSU)J M Clapham (Hemel Hempstead)J S Duncan (Barnet Elizabethans)K Hurley (Herts SRFUR)P Yates (Barnet Elizabethans)M K Burdett (Herts SRFUR)F McCarthy (Stevenage Town)A K Sparks (Hertford)J Knighton (Old Albanian)M Curtin (formerly Stevenage)J Byrne (Old Ashmolean)G Williams (Hemel Hempstead)Mrs H Elliott (Welwyn)J Sargeant (Welwyn)

FORMER LIFE MEMBERS OF HERTFORDSHIRE RFU - DECEASEDLord Wakefield of Kendal -(Harlequins)Col B C Hartley CB, OBEA MarshallA H Kerr (Barnet)H H Croydon (Saracens)C H Gadney MBE (Pinner)J W Howells (Letchworth)J H Brydon (Harpenden)V J G Jenkins (London Welsh)M O’B West (Harpenden)R J Harrison W Hazard (Wasps)Dr A Robertson J F Macfarlane (Barnet)H L Rooker (West Herts)C P Capstick (Tring)J Gray (Welwyn)R E Wagstaff (Letchworth)P E Glenister (Barnet)R S Ballantyne (Herts SRFUR)E Shearly (Herts RFSU)J Creasey (Hertford)P Braddock (Mill Hill)

HONORARY COUNTY MEMBERSStuart Thomas (Weston Homes)Bob Weston (Weston Homes)

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CLUB DIRECTORY - AFFILIATED CLUBS

BARNET ELIZABETHANS RFCGround: Byng Road, Barnet. Tel: 020 8449 0040 Website: www.barnetrfc.com Directions: Junction 23 M25, take A1081

to Barnet. At pedestrian crossing turn right into Alston Road, through the width restriction, third right into Wentworth Road and then first left into Byng Road. Colours: Navy blue, claret and light bluePresident: Maurice Martin, 20, North Mount, 1147/1161, High Road, Whetstone, London. N20 0PH Tel: 020 8446 4401(H), e-mail: royalcmartin@aol.comChairman: Nigel Oram, Bedwell End, Essendon, Herts AL9 6HL Tel: 01707 261238 (H), 07887 761322 (M), e-mail: nigel@nigeloram.comSecretary: Nigel Moore, 49, Garthland Drive, Arkley, Barnet, Herts. EN5 3BD. Tel: 020 8441 7534 (H), 07983 543996 (M), e-mail: njlmoore007@yahoo.co.uk or nlmoore@ybs.co.ukFixture Secretary: Mark Scrutton 4, Newgate Street, Goffs Oak Herts EN7 5RH. Tel: 01707 875172 (H) e-mail: marksscrutton@btinternet.comReferees Contact: Mark Scrutton 4, Newgate Street, Goffs Oak Herts EN7 5RH. Tel: 01707 875172 (H) e-mail: marksscrutton@btinternet.comColts Chairman: Chris Strack, Tel: 07920 521997 (M), e-mail: chris_strack@yahoo.co.ukJunior Chairman: Simon Harrison Tel 07770 990117 (M), e-mail: simon .harrison@rbs.co.ukMini Chairman: Adrian Heesom Tel: 07884 112049 (M), e-mail: bigfella@sky.comHerts RFU: Mark Sutton, 34, Kings Road, St Albans, AL34TG Tel: 01727 857794 (H), 07963 808723 (M)Club Coach: Robert Graham, Tel: 07812 349717 (M), e-mail: bobbydg@hotmail.comColts Coach: Nick Gourlay, Tel: 07982 241437 (M), e-mail: Nickg9@gmail.comClub Coach Co-Ordinator: Andy Gardiner, Tel: 07764 208324 (M), e-mail: andy@greengrocerschoice.co.ukChild Welfare Officer: David Martin, 71, Ridgeway Avenue, East Barnet, Herts. EN4 8TL Tel: 020 8449 2561 (H), 07904 456018 (M), e-mail: davidmartin1961@hotmail.comVolunteer Co-ordinator: Peter Yates Tel: 01920 484382 (H), e-mail: peter_mary_@btinternet.comSchools Liaison Officer: David Martin - as above

BISHOP’S STORTFORD RFCDate of Formation: 1920Ground: Silver Leys, Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. Tel: 01279 652092Website: www.bsrfc.co.uk

Directions: From west A120 to roundabout at start of Bishop’s Stortford by-pass. Take A1250 to town centre. Ground is half a mile on the left.Colours: Royal blue and whitePresident: Russell Cattell, Tel: 07778 101988 (M), e-mail: russell.cattell1@virginmedia.comChairman: Perry Oliver, 7, Loates Pasture, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8JH. Tel: 01279 814591 (H), 07867 908978 (M). e-mail: perryoliver@sky.comSecretary: Paula Amos, 103, The Thatchers, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM34 4GU. Tel: 01279 654941 (H), 07931 542835 (M), e-mail: PJ@gjlaw.co.uk

Fixture Secretary: Terry Ellis, Flat 2, 72, South Street, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 3AZ. Tel: 01279 461186 (H) e-mail: terence.ellis@homecall.co.ukMatch Secretary: Mick Lennon Tel: 07899 960777 (M), e-mail: michaellennon@live.co.ukReferees Contact: Mick Lennon Tel: 07899 960777 (M), e-mail: michaellennon@live.co.ukColts Secretary/Manager: Dick Durrant Tel: 07785 543513 (M), e-mail: Dick.Durrant@shardcapital.comYouth Chairman: Peter Ainsworth Tel: 07875 544898 (M), e-mail: pjainsworth@sky.comMini Rugby: Niall McCrae Tel: 07971 211624 (M), e-mail: niall.mccrae@hessiancoffee.comHerts RFU: 1) Colin Haslam, Tel: 07970 154330 (M), e-mail: penninepartnership@ntlworld.com 2) Len Lindop, Tel: 01279 652692 (H), e-mail: lenlindop@yahoo.com

BLACK HORSE RFC Date of Formation: 1977Colours: Black and whitePresident: James Jenkins, The Black Horse, 29-31 West Street, Hertford. SG13 8EZ. Tel: 01992 583630

Secretary: Paul Douglass, 23 Clusterbolts, Stapleford, SG14 3ND. Tel: 07825 081731 (M), e-mail: pauldouglass@hotmail.comFixture Secretary: Neil McDonald. Tel: 07903 969980 (M), e-mail: neilmcd66@ntlworld.com Referee Contact: Neil McDonald, as aboveHerts RFU: Paul Douglass, as aboveClub Captain: Adrian Lee. Tel: 07796 206096 (M)Club Coach Coordinator: Paul Douglass, as aboveChild welfare officer: Paul Douglass, as aboveVolunteer coordinator: Paul Douglass, as aboveSchools liaison officer: Paul Douglass, as aboveClub Referee Co-ordinator: Neil McDonald, as above

CHESHUNT RFCDate of Formation: 1953Ground: Rosedale Sports Club, Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Herts. EN7 6TB Tel: 01992 623983Website: www.cheshuntrugby.co.uk

Directions: M25 junction 25. A10 north to Cheshunt. First roundabout take first exit, straight over next two roundabouts, left into Andrews Lane.Colours: Green and white shirtsPresident: Steve Waller, 35 Woodland Mount, Hertford, Herts, SG13 7JD Tel: 07711 071727 (M), e-mail: president@cheshuntrugby.co.uk; stephenwaller1960@gmail.comChairman: Gary Barton 45 Aston Road, Standon Hertfordshire, SG11 1PY Tel: 01920 823695 (H), 07881 623996 (M), e-mail:chairman@cheshuntrugby.co.uk; gary.barton@durkan.co.uk; gjbarton08@googlemail.comTreasurer: Huw Davies Tel: 07803 892505 , e-mail: treasurer@cheshuntrugby.co.ukSecretary: Simon Embleton, 34, Bell Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire EN10 7HE. Tel: 01992 471514 (H), 07733 266765 (M), e-mail: secretary@cheshuntrugby.co.uk; simon.embleton@ntlworld.comFixture Secretary: Tom Kent 9 Savoy Wood, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5SQ Tel: 01279 417650 (H), 07971 327308 (M), e-mail: fixtures@cheshuntrugby.co.uk ; tom@stortfordtiling.co.uk

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Referee Contact: Tom Kent, as aboveMini/Youth Secretary: Bill Cooper, 2 Stafford Close, Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9EH. Tel: 07814 726970 (M) e-mail: youthsecretary@cheshuntrugby.co.uk; bcooper@oakwood-plant-group.co.ukMini Rugby Coordinator: Bill Cooper, as aboveClub Coach Coordinator: Paul Fuller Tel: 07768 983101 (M)Herts RFU: Simon Embleton, as above Club Captain: Omid Amani Tel: 07931 363146 (M), e-mail: clubcaptain@cheshuntrugby.co.ukCoach: David Mulholland Tel: 07894 475411 (M)Child Welfare Officer: Keith Byrne, Tel: 07958 660756 (M) Volunteer Coordinator: Emma Diston, e-mail: emmadiston@gmail.comSchools Liaison Officer: Bill Cooper, as above, email: schoolsliaison@cheshuntrugby.co.ukClub Referee Coordinator: David Gallagher, 3 Haddestoke Gate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0XJ Tel: 07976 358682 (M)

CHESS VALLEY RFCDate of Formation: 1996Ground: Croxley Guild Sports and Social Club, The Green, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 3HT

Website: http://www.CVRFC.comDirections: Junction 18 off M25 south towards Rickmansworth on A404. At first roundabout turn left (A412). At next roundabout go straight on (second exit) into Park Road past church on left. Continue up the hill. Take the first exit from the roundabout, club is on the right hand side just after the pub.Colours: Bottle green, black, white stripes. Alternate kit: Pink, green, black, white stripes. Black shortsPresident: Mike Atkins, Tel: 07768 458404 (M), e-mail: mike.atkins@kenwood-electronics.co.ukChairman: Phil Coulter, 54 Ebury Road, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1BN, Tel 07557 147760 (M), e-mail: philcoulter71@hotmail.comSecretary: Craig Hocking, 16 Morningside, Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 7DL. Tel: 07815 960125 (M). e-mail: craighocking2@hotmail.comFixture Secretary: Adam Farnsworth, 29 Whiteland Avenue, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Herts. WD3 5RE Tel: 07795 362802 (M). e-mail: fluffulike@gmail.comReferee Contact: Adam Farnsworth - as aboveTreasurer: Louise Coulter 54 Ebury Road., WD3 1BN, Tel: 07775 711107 (M), e-mail l.coulter@hotmail.co.ukYouth/Mini Chairman: Richard Lake, Tel: (H), e-mail: rich.lake@ntlworld.comHerts RFU: Craig Hocking - as aboveClub Captain: Andy Ruffell-Ward, 37 The Quadrant, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1GL, Tel: 01923 249501 (H), 07921 062996 (M). e-mail: andrew.ruffell-ward@total.comCoach: Tony Richards 07984 047582Child Welfare Officer: Stuart Adcock-Kersting Note: All correspondence to: Croxley Guild Sports and Social Club, The Green, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 3HT

CUFFLEY RFCDate of Formation: 1973Ground: Botany Bay cricket club, East Lodge Lane, The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8AS. www.botanybaycc.co.uk, Tel: 0208 363 4482Website: www.cuffleyrugby.co.uk

Directions: M25 junction 24, head SE towards Enfield on The Ridgeway A1005 for approx. 2 miles, or 1mile heading NW beyond Royal Chace Hotel.Colours: Black/red shirts with flashesPresident: Tony Eist, Tel: 01707 873504 (H), e-mail: tony@cuffleyrugby.co.ukChairman: Gary Harris, 184 Russells Ride, Cheshunt, EN8 8UP. Tel 07976 753699 (M), email: gary@cuffleyrugby.co.ukSecretary: Chris Palmer, Rivendell, Camp Lane, West Littleton, SN14 8JD. Tel: 07929 005631 (M), e-mail: chris@cuffleyrugby.co.ukFixture Secretary: Charlotte Harris, 184 Russells Ride, Cheshunt. EN8 8UP. Tel: 07957 574765 (M), e-mail: charlotte@cuffleyrugby.co.uk Referee Contact: Charlotte Harris – as above Herts RFU: Ross Lovett, Tel, 07821 444309 (M), email: ross@cuffleyrugby.co.ukClub Coach: Garry Harris. Tel: 07976 753699 (M), e-mail: gary@cuffleyrugby.co.ukClub Coach Co-ordinator: Gary Harris – as above

DATCHWORTH RFCFormation of Club: 1969Ground: Datchworth Green, Datchworth. SG3 6TLWebsite: www.datchworthrfc.co.ukDirections: Leave A1(M) at junction 6,

follow B197 towards Stevenage. At Woolmer Green turn right towards Datchworth. Pitches and clubhouse behind tennis courts.Colours: Green and navy blue.Chairman: Neal Jeromson, 2, Goddards End, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 7ER. Tel: 01438 249635 (H), 07887 603500 (M)Secretary: Diane Wyatt, 7, Hazeldell, Watton-at-Stone, Hertford. SG14 3SL Tel: 01920 830407 (H), 07779 660902 (M). e-mail: ld_wyatt@hotmail.comFixture Secretary: Mark Barry, 32 Balfour Street, Hertford, SG14 3AX. Tel: 07828 619273 (M), e-mail: mark.barry@mailnewspapers.co.ukReferee Contact: Mark Barry - as aboveColts/Youth Secretary: Steve Turley, 35 Oakfields Avenue, Knebworth, SG3 6NP. Tel: 01438 216630 (H), 07793 314684 (M). e-mail: the.turleys@ntlworld.comMini rugby: Andrew Howard, 11a Chestnut Walk, Oaklands, AL6 0SB. Tel: 01438 545599 (H), 07880 179365 (M), e-mail: andrewhoward774@gmail.comHerts RFU: 1) Neal Jeromson – as above 2) Diane Wyatt, as aboveClub captain: Tom Wood, Tel 07809 691313 (M), e-mail: tomwood10@hotmail.co.uk. Coach: Ian Reid, Tel 07815 399765 (M), e-mail: idak7@hotmail.com. Club Coach Coordinator: Phil Nightingale, 15, Dollimore Close, Codicote, SG4 8TF. Tel: 01438 812500 (H), 07802 738185 (M). e-mail: nightingales5@btinternet.com Child Welfare Officer: Steve Turley – as aboveVolunteer coordinator: Neal Jeromson, 2, Goddards End, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 7ER. Tel: 01438 249635 (H), 07887 603500 (M)Schools liaison officer: Phil Nightingale, as above.Club Referee Co-ordinator: Darren Smith, 44, Moor Ley, Walkern, Herts. SG2 7NQ. Tel: 01438 861057 (H), 07970 281770 (M), e-mail: sndsmiff@fsmail.net

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FULLERIANS RFC Formation of Club: 1926Ground: Fullerians Sports Facilities, Coningesby Drive, (end of Parkside Drive), Watford. WD17 3PB Tel: 01923 224483

Website: www. Fullerians.co.ukDirections: From Hunton Bridge roundabout on A41 (J19 M25), follow Hempstead Road (A411) towards Watford town centre. At traffic lights turn right into Langley Way. Turn right at end into Coningsby Drive.Colours: Black shirts with red and green hoops and black collar, black shorts and black, green and red hooped socksPresident: Mike Musk, Limone, Flaunden Lane, Belsize, Nr Sarratt, Herts, WD3 4NS. Tel: 01923 263525 (H), e-mail: mikemusk@uwclub.netChairman: Kevin Brind, 58 Devereux Drive, Watford, Herts, WD17 3DE. Tel: 01923 254921 (H) 07900 997690 (M) e-mail: kevin@croxleyphysio.co.ukSecretary: Hazel Pidding, 79 Frankland Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 3AS Tel: 07870 572651 (M), e-mail: thepiddings@waitrose.comFixture Secretary: Patrick O’Keeffe 5 Birch Drive, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 9UL. Tel: 07968 939010 (M), e-mail: pat.okeeffe@camelotgroup.co.ukReferee Contact: Kevin Brind as aboveMini / Midi Chairman: Sarah Kuomi, 24 Green Lane, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 6AS. e-mail: sarahkoumi@hotmail.co.ukJunior Chairman: Gary Dollard 29 Links Way, Croxley Green, Herts, WD3 3RG. Tel: 01923 240784 (H) 07980 078548 (M), e-mail: garydollard@aol.comHerts RFU: 1): Sarah Kuomi, Minis, as above 2): Gary Dollard, Juniors as above 3): Hazel Pidding, Seniors as aboveClub Captain: Ben Wetton, 6b, Langley Parade, Langley Road, Abbots Langley, Herts. WD5 0AB. Tel: 07794 365202 (M), e-mail: benwetton@live.co.uk Club Coach Co-ordinator: Gary Dollard, 29 Links Way, Croxley Green, Herts, WD3 3RG. Tel: 01923 240784 (H) 07980 078548 (M), e-mail: garydollard@aol.comChild Welfare Officer: Sue Dollard. Tel: 01923 240784 07833 674190 (M) 29 links way Croxley Green Herts WD3 3RGSchools liaison officer: Allan Pidding 79 Frankland Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 3AS. Tel: 07870 572650 (M), e-mail: thepiddings@waitrose.comClub Referee Co-ordinator: Kevin Charman, 37, Mallard Road, Abbots Langley, Herts. WD5 0GE Tel: 01923 350007 (H) e-mail: kevin.charman@workingwith.skansa.co.uk

HARPENDEN RFC Date of Formation: 1921Ground: Redbourn Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2BA Tel: 01582 460711Web Site: www.hrfc.comDirections: Take B487 from Harpenden to Redbourn. Ground 1 mile from junction of

A1018 and B487Colours: Shirts - black and white hoops with flashes of red, black shorts and socksPresident: Peter Danby, Tel: 07802 300978 (M), e-mail: president@hrfc.comChairman: Darren Francey, Tel: 07970 712639 (M), e-mail: chairman@hrfc.comSecretary: Peter Woodthorpe, Tel: 07831 269597 (M),

e-mail: secretary@hrfc.comTreasurer: Gavin Lendon, Tel: 07960 116589(M), e-mail: treasurer@hrfc.comSeniors Fixture Secretary: Mark Lewis, Tel: 07939 824453 (M), e-mail: fixtures@hrfc.comJuniors Fixture Secretary: James Burrows, Tel: 07801 638515 (M), e-mail: juniorfixtures@hrfc.comMinis Fixture Secretary: James Burrows, Tel: 07801 638515 (M), e-mail: minifixtures@hrfc.comReferee Contact: David Fleming, Tel: 07753 615547 (M), e-mail: refereecontact@hrfc.comHerts RFU: Richard Randall Tel: 07968 857533 (M), e-mail: hertsrfurepresentative@hrfc.comClub Captain: Michael Goode, Tel: 07920 767061 (M), e-mail: captain_1stXV@hrfc.comManager: Rod Macauley, Tel: 07811 217619 (M), e-mail: 1XV@hrfc.comClub Coaching Coordinator: Andy Barford, Tel: 07983 436694 (M), e-mail: hrfccoaching@hrfc.comSafeguarding Officer: Tony Purvis, Tel: 07736 085772 (M), e-mail: safeguarding@hrfc.comClub Referee Coordinator: Ian Cumming, Tel: 07976 651134 (M), e-mail: refcoord@hrfc.com

HATFIELD QUEEN ELIZABETH RFCDate of Formation: 2003Website: www.hatfieldrugby.co.ukGround: Roe Hill Hall, Briars Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8ES Directions: Exit A1(M) at Junction 3. Follow

the A1001 (Comet Way) towards the Galleria shopping centre. Turn right at the first roundabout onto Cavendish Way (B6426). Turn left at the next roundabout, staying on Cavendish Way. At the next roundabout turn right onto Briars Lane, follow the road up the hill and take the left fork at the top of the road. The ground is on the right.Colours: Green & yellow with black details. Black shorts.President: Amy Welch, Tel: 07968 976127 (M), e-mail: amy@amywelch.co.ukChairman: Toby Garrett, 604 Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 4ET, Tel: 07855 215248 (M), e-mail: toby.garrett@smithsdetection.comSecretary: Ben Welch, 27 Gladstone Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0AG Tel: 07957 149949 (M), e-mail: benwelch@hotmail.comFixture Secretary: Richard Fisher, 156 Telford Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 0AR, Tel: 07968 308145 (M), e-mail: richiefisher@hotmail.co.ukReferee Contact: Richard Fisher - as aboveHerts RFU: Toby Garrett - as aboveClub Captain: Leon Ellis. Tel: 07979 795939 (M), e-mail:itsleonellis@gmail.comCoach: Jamie Beeney, Tel: 07969 819626 (M), e-mail: beeneyj@yahoo.co.ukClub Coach Co-ordinator: Jamie Beeney - as aboveChild Welfare Officer: Toby Garrett - as above Club Referee Co-ordinator: Richard Fisher - as above

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD (CAMELOT) RUFC Date of Formation: 1919 Ground: Chaulden Lane, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2BS. Tel: 01442 230353 Website: www.camelotrugby.co.uk Directions: From roundabout on A4251

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At roundabout turn left in to Northridge Way. Chaulden Lane and Club are approx. 250 meters on the left. Colours: Royal Blue and White President: Joe Weed, Tel: 01442 397785 (H) Chairman: Antonio Massa. Tel. 07772 300706 (M), e-mail: chair@camelotrugby.co.uk or afmass@hotmail.com Hon. Secretary: Rob McClement, Tel: 01442 252814 (H), 07778 392291 (M), e-mail: rugby@camelotrugby.co.uk or robmcclement@yahoo.co.uk Referee Contact: Charles Teuma, Tel: 01442 259634 (H), 07710 517988 (M). e-mail: charles.teuma@ntlworld.com Fixture Secretary (seniors): Bob Skinner, Tel: 01442 246586 (H), e-mail: r.skinner125@btinternet.com Director of Rugby: Paul Maddison, Tel. 07801 291496 (M), e-mail: paul@mbsltd.com Director of Academy Rugby (U16 – U18): Nick Wilson Tel. 07887 655634: e mail nickwilson999@googlemail.com Director of Youth Rugby (U7 – U15): Dean Edwards. Tel: 07941 288783 (M), e-mail: d_edwards9@sky.com Herts RFU 1): Jon Clapham, Tel: 01923 852104 (H), e-mail: jonathan.clapham@ntlworld.com 2): Charles Teuma. Tel: 01442 259634 (H), 07710 517988 (M). Head Coach: Tony Impey, c/o D of R Commercial Director: Charles Riches. Tel. 07880 726989: e mail charles.riches@ntlworld.com Press Officer: Charles Riches as above Child welfare officer: e-mail: tara5000@aol.com Volunteer coordinator: Charles Riches / A Massa Schools liaison officer: Quentin Halfyard, c/o Chairman Club Referee Co-coordinator: Charles Teuma - as above

HERTFORD RFCDate of Formation: 1932Ground: Highfields, Hoe Lane, Ware. SG12 9NZ. Tel: 01920 462975, Fax 01920 460943, e-mail: admin@hertfordrfc.co.uk

Web Site: www.hertfordrfc.co.ukDirections: Leave A10 at Rush Green roundabout signposted Hertford A414 and immediately take B1502 signposted Great Amwell. Hoe Lane is first left turning approximately 200 yards. Ground is 300 yards on left hand side.Colours: Black, royal blue and goldPresident: James RiddleChairman: Paul Eveleigh, Chestnut Barn. Rickneys Farm, Wadesmill Road, Ware, Herts. SG12 0GB Tel: 01992 584819 (H), e-mail: paul@wheelerhickson.co.ukSecretary: Chris Learmonth, The White Cottage, 29, London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. CM21 9EH Tel: 07977 204008 (M), e-mail: learmonthc@gmail.comFixture Secretary: John Atkinson, 86, Winterscroft Road, Hoddesdon, Herts. EN11 8RJ Tel: 01992 462206 (H), e-mail: admin@hertfordrfc.co.ukReferee Contact: John Atkinson - as aboveColts: Ged Murphy, Tel: 07973 697419 (M), e-mail: theroofdoctors@ntlworld.com Youth: Chris Rawlin, e-mail: chris.rawlin@yahoo.co.ukMini Rugby: Bharat Chudasama, e-mail: bazc1@hotmail.comGirls Rugby: Chris Rawlin, e-mail: chris.rawlin@yahoo.co.ukHerts RFU: Paul Eveleigh - as aboveChairman of Playing Committee: Ged Murphy – as aboveClub Captain: Alfred Church Tel: 07815 778541 (M), e-mail: alfiechurch@hotmail.comCoaches: James Storey, Tel: 07767 201030 (M), Kanwaijit Basra, Tel: 07950 660401 (M), Eric Riddle, Tel: 01992 550017 (H)

1st/2nd XV Managers: Paul Allan Tel: 07886 575718 (M), James Storey Tel: 07767 201030 (M), Kanwaijit Basra Tel: 07950 660401 (M),Club Coach Coordinator: Steve Hood Tel: 07795 057012 (M), e-mail: steve.r.hood@gsk.comChild welfare officer: John Irvine Tel: 07734 496248 (M), e-mail: John@theirvines.comVolunteer coordinator: Peter King Tel: 01920 464770 (H), 07891 486261(M)Schools liaison officer: Eric Riddle Tel: 01992 550017 (H)Club Referee Co-ordinator: Ross Bond, e-mail: RBond@rvc.ac.uk

HERTS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE RFC Date of Formation: Early 1980’sGround: Letchworth RUFC, Legends lane, Baldock road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 2ENDirections: old A505 Letchworth Behind leisure centre and football club

Colours: All Black with white tubing. Second kit - Red, white, green and blue irregular hoops.President: Chief Fire Officer Roy Wilsher. C/o Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Old London Road, Hertford, Herts, SG13 7LD.Chairman/Club Captain: Mark Burgess, c/o Hitchin Fire Station, Newtons Way Hitchin Herts SG4 9JR. Tel: 01462 666800 email: mark.burgess@hertfordshire.gov.ukTreasurer/Fixtures Secretary : Steve Greaves, Royston Fire Station, Baldock Street, Royston, SG8 5BD. Tel: 01763 242317 (B), 07913 342245 (M), e-mail: s.greaves000@virginmedia.com/stephen.greaves@hertfordshire.gov.uk

HITCHIN RFCGround: King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL. Tel: 01462 432679Directions: At Angels Reply PH on A600 north of Hitchin, turn into Bearton Road, turn left

into Old Hale Way, entrance to ground is 400 yards on left by telephone boxColours: Maroon.President: Tim Jeffries, 2 Fordham Terrace, Therfield, Herts, SG8 9PP. Tel: 01763 287460 (H), 07787 125577 (M), e-mail: President@HitchinRugby.com Chairman: Richard Lucas, 93 Westmill Road, Hitchin, SG5 2SQ. Tel: 01462 454742(H), 07736 302074 (M), e-mail: Chair@HitchinRugby.com Secretary: Michael Emmerson, 14 Chiltern Road, Hitchin, Herts SG4 9PJ.Tel: 01462 435502 (H), 07796 066158 (M) e-mail: ClubSecretary@HitchinRugby.com Fixture Secretary: Steve Ward Tel: 07831 632164 (M) e-mail: FixturesSecretary@HitchinRugby.com Referee Contact: Steve Ward. Tel: 07831 632164 (M) e-mail: Referee@HitchinRugby.com Chair of Mini &Youth: John Walsh, e-mail: MYChair@HitchinRugby.com Herts RFU: 1) John Humphries, Spring Rise, 2 Lucas Lane, Ashwell, Herts SG7 5LN. Tel: 01462 742475 e-mail: HertsRFURep@HitchinRugby.com 2) Richard Stidolph 12 Purcell Way, Shefford, Beds, SG17 5RY Tel 01462 628916(H), 07855 09220(M) e-mail: richard@stidware.com1st XV Captain: James Bolter, 25 Shepherds Mead, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1YA. Tel: 01462 454452(H) 075779 03777 (M),

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e-mail: ClubCaptain@HitchinRugby.com Women’s Captain: Lucy Kennedy. Tel: 07976 054061 (M), e-mail: WomensChair@HitchinRugby.comCoach: Adam Shaw, Gosmore End Cottage, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, Hitchin, SG4 7QH. Tel: 07833 353308 (M) e-mail: ClubCoach@HitchinRugby.comClub Coach Coordinator: Jim Panter, e-mail: jpanter@hotmail.co.ukSafeguarding officer: Tim Bonnett, 194 Whitehill Rd, Hitchin, SG4 9HY Tel: 01462 421829 (H), e-mail: Safeguarding@HitchinRugby.com Volunteer coordinator: Justine Welbury, e-mail: Volunteer@HitchinRugby.com Schools Liaison Officer: Adam Shaw, e-mail: ClubCoach@HitchinRugby.com Cub Referee Co-ordinator: Steve Ward. Tel: 07831 632164 (M) e-mail: Referee@HitchinRugby.com

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY RUFCDate of formation: 1924Ground: Legends Lane, Baldock Road, Letchworth, SG6 2ENWebsite: www.pitchero.com/clubs/letchworthgardencityrugbyunionfootballclub/

Directions: At rear of North Herts Leisure Centre on A505, between Baldock and LetchworthColours: Black and amber hoops, black shorts and socksPresident: Brian Burke, Tel: 01462 896378 (H).Chairman: Chris Lunnon, Tel: 07973 304747 (M).Honorary Secretary: John Donegan, Tel: 07836 227112 (M). e-mail: honsec.letchworth@gmail.com .Match/Fixtures Secretary: Chris Lunnon, Tel: 07973 304747 (M). e-mail: chris@limecloud.co.uk Youth Chairman: Danny Ryall, e-mail: dannyr1974@aol.comHerts RFU: 1) Chris Lunnon, e-mail: chris@limecloud.co.uk 2) Roger Harper, e-mail: Roger.harper@highdorn.co.uk Club Captain: Sam Moat; e-mail: sam_moat@hotmail.comChild Welfare Officer: Laurence Knappert; e-mail: l.knappert@ntlworld.com Club Referee Contact: Steve Gibbs, Tel: 07950 871760 (M), e-mail: m99jed@yahoo.co.uk .Club Coaching Co-ordinator: James Tirrell, Tel: 07540 636703 (M), e-mail: jamestirrell@btconnect.com

OLD ALBANIAN RFC Date of Formation: 1924Ground: OA Sports Club, The Woollam Playing Fields, 160, Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6BB

Directions: Head north from St Albans on A1081 in the direction of Harpenden. Ground is on right approx 2 miles from city centre.Colours: Maroon, Blue & Gold hooped shirts, blue shorts, blue socks.President: Richard Milnes, Duart , Bulstrode Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 0BP. Tel: 07940 255355 (M), e-mail: Richard@milnesc.fsnet.co.ukChairman: Rory Davis, Tel: 07748 146521 (M), e-mail: rory.davis@oarugby.comVice Chairman: Rusty Osman, Tel : 07979 714737 (M), e-mail: rustio@hotmail.comSecretary: Peter Lipscomb, 35, Gurney Court Road, St Albans , Herts. AL1 4QU. Tel: 01727 760466 (M), e-mail: peter.lipscomb@ntlworld.comTreasurer: Mike Curtis, Tel: 07977 419266 (M),

e-mail: mikecurtis509@hotmail.comClub Captain: Sam Townsend, Tel: 07917 416022 (M), e-mail: sam.townsend@oneymca.org Press Officer: Brian Quinn, Tel: 07535 706303 (M), e-mail: bafsolutions@yahoo.co.ukFixture Secretary: Paul Quinn, Tel: 07557 003148 (M), e-mail:paul.quinn@oarugby.com Colts Manager: Mike Harrison, Tel: 07909 912462 (M), e-mail: mikeharrison@therfu.comJunior Chairman: Ian Tomlins, Tel: 07867 971585 (M), e-mail: juniorchairmanoarugby@yahoo.co.ukJoint Mini Chairman: Mike Fisher, Tel: 07799 345807 (M), e-mail: minichairmanoarugby@yahoo.co.ukJoint Mini Chairman: Steve Pope, e-mail: stevep@topland.co.ukHerts RFU: Peter Lipscomb - as aboveDirector of Rugby: Bruce Millar, Tel: 07952 714227 (M), e-mail: bruce.millar46@gmail.comHead Coach: James Shanahan, e-mail: shanners10@hotmail.comChild welfare officer: Paul Doyle, Tel: 01727 864575 (H), e-mail: paulskyswood@btinternet.comSchools liaison officer: Eddie Panting, Tel: 07756 866382 (M), e-mail: ejp1981@hotmail.comVolunteer coordinator: Ian Tomlins, Tel: 07867 971585 (M), e-mail: juniorchairmanoarugby@yahoo.co.ukSenior Referee Contact: Peter Lipscomb - as aboveJunior Referee Contact: Peter Poulain, Tel: 01727 862990 (H), e-mail: peter@apjobs.net

THE OLD ASHMOLEANS RFCDate of Formation: 1961Ground: Firs Farm playing fields, Firs Lane N21 2PHDirections: On the North Circular Road heading east follow Bowes Road until the

Cambridge Roundabout, turn off the slip road and head north towards the M25 on the Cambridge Road. Follow for approx 1 mile at traffic lights turn left into Hedge Lane turn left into Park Avenue, follow to junction of Halstead Road and Firs Lane, turn left into Firs Lane, pitch is located approx 300m on the left. Colours: Scarlet and emerald hooped jerseys, black shorts and black socks with a scarlet and emerald hoopPresident: Tony Seagroatt, 65 Hillside Crescent, Enfield, Middx. EN2 0HP. Tel: 020 8366 4082 (H). e-mail: ton.sea@btopenworld.comChairman: Jed McCarthy, Tel: 07886 738585 (M), e-mail: gpmcccarthy@talk21.comTreasurer: Peter Duffy 13 Crawley Rd, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 2ND. Tel: 07866 318360 (M). e-mail: pduffy@cvdfk.comSecretary: Peter Lowe, c/o Bourneside Sports Ground/The Bourne, London N14 6QYFixture Secretary: Nick Hargreaves, 106 Park Avenue, Bushey, Herts. WD23 2BB Tel: 07976 583448 (M), e-mail: nick.h699@hotmail.co.ukReferee Contact: Nick Hargreaves - as aboveHerts RFU: Tony Seagroatt – as aboveClub Captain: Matt Dudley, 45, Burford Gardens, Palmers Green, London, N13 4LR. Tel: 07818 067103 (M), e-mail: dudsmanduds@hotmail.comChild welfare officer: Jed McCarthy, c/o Keble School, Wades Hill, London N21 1BG, 07886 738585 (M)Volunteer coordinator: Peter Duffy – As aboveClub Referee Co-ordinator: Nick Hargreaves - as above

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ROYSTON RFCDate of Formation: 1961Ground: The Heath Sports Club, Therfield Heath, Baldock Road, Royston SG8 5BG Tel: 01763 243613Web Site: www.roystonrugbyclub.co.uk

Directions: Take A505 from Baldock second exit on roundabout approaching Royston, ground half a mile on right. From A10 or M11 turn west at Roundabout in town, drive through town centre and past fire station and golf club; ground 300 yards on left.Colours: White and black Chairman: Dafydd Hudd, e-mail: dhudd@hesi.co.ukPresident: Godfrey Everett, 24, Clarkes Way, Bassingbourn, Herts. SG8 5LT Tel: 01763 243846 (H), e-mail: godfreyeverett@hotmail.comSecretary: Sara Sirett, Tel: 07778 848500 (M), e-mail: sarasirett@hotmail.co.ukYouth Chairman: Fergus McAuliffe, e-mail: fmcauliff@aol.comTreasurer: Victoria Green, 38 Shaftesbury Way, Royston, SG8 9DE. Tel: 01763 244109 (H) e-mail: v.g.thompson@talk21.comFixture Secretary: Godfrey Everett, 24, Clarkes Way, Bassingbourn, Herts. SG8 5LT Tel: 01763 243846 (H) e-mail: godfreyeverett@hotmail.comHerts RFU: Jamie Johnson, 29 Honey Way, Royston, SG8 7ES Tel: 07850 068208 (M) e-mail: jamie@bluebridgefs.co.uk Director of Rugby: Rob Turner, e-mail: robertturner33@btinternet.comClub Coach Co-ordinator: Lee Fleming, e-mail: lee@llfleming.com;Child welfare officer: Sara Sirett, e-mail: sarasirett@hotmail.co.ukVolunteer Co-ordinator: Mrs J Peacock, e-mail: jopeacock@hotmail.co.ukClub Referee Co-ordinator: Godfrey Everett (see above)

ST ALBANS RFCDate of Formation: 1970Ground: Boggymead Spring, Oaklands Lane, Smallford, St Albans AL4 0HR Tel: 01727 869945

Website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/stalbansrfc/Directions: Follow main road to Hatfield from St Albans city centre. Turn left into Oaklands Lane at mini roundabout in Smallford, before the garden centreColours: Royal blue and gold hoopsChairman: Terry Evans: 13, Meautys, St Albans, AL3 4LU. Tel 07745 627079 (M), e-mail m.evans11@ntlworld.comSecretary: David English, “Barnfield”, Woolpack Way, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 6LD. Tel: 01763 268638 (H), 07703 460449 (M), e-mail: dcwenglish@googlemail.comFixture Secretary: Terry Evans: 13, Meautys, St Albans, AL3 4LU: Tel 07745 627079 (M), e-mail m.evans11@ntlworld.com Referee Contact: Terry Evans: 13, Meautys, St Albans, AL3 4LU,: Tel 07745 627079 (M), e-mail m.evans11@ntlworld.comDirector of Rugby: Ian Peel: e-mail: peel.rugby@gmail.comSafeguarding Officer: Paul Hamsheree-mail: p.w.hamshere@gmail.comMini’s Fixture Secretary: Stuart Marcy Tel: 07798 670 823 (M), e-mail: stumarcy@hotmail.comCoaching Coordinator: Ian Peel: e-mail: peel.rugby@gmail.comHerts RFU 1): Terry Evans – as above 2): John Gregory, 4 Caldecote, Nr Stilton, Cambs. PE7 3SG Tel: 07710 493731 (M)

STEVENAGE TOWN RFCDate of Formation: 1995 Ground: The Clubhouse, North Road, Old Stevenage. SG1 4BB Tel: 01438 359788 Web Site: www.stevenagerugby.com Email: info@stevenagerugby.com

Directions: Take A1(M) Stevenage North, Junction 8. Head towards Graveley, take first right towards Stevenage. Ground on right approximately 400 yards. Colours: Black shirts with amber hoop edged with green, black shorts, green socks. President: Steve Gibbs, 23, High Street, Stotfold, Herts. SG5 4LL Tel: 07950 871760 (M), e-mail: president@stevenagerugby.comChairman: Steve Mudd. Tel: 078881 707959 (M), e-mail: chair@stevenagerugby.com Secretary: Jane Aldwinckle - SEND MAIL TO CLUBHOUSE Tel: 07854 399673 (M), e-mail: secretary@stevenagerugby.com Senior Fixture Secretary: Graham Lemon, Tel: 07429 214498 (M), e-mail: seniorfixtures@stevenagerugby.comYouth Fixtures Secretary: juniors@stevenagerugby.com Minis Fixture Secretary: juniors@stevenagerugby.comReferee Contact: Graham Lemon - as above Junior Manager: juniors@stevenagerugby.comHerts RFU Representative: Graham Lemon – as above Club Coach: send enquiries to – info@stevenagerugby.com Club Coaching Coordinator: Dave Bamber, Tel: 07891 933376 (M), e-mail: ccc@stevenagerugby.comGirls/Women: See Secretary Safe Guarding officer: Martin Barringer Tel 07779 022980, e-mail: safeguarding@stevenagerugby.com Volunteer coordinator: info@stevenagerugby.comSchools liaison officer: juniors@stevenagerugby.comClub Referee Co-ordinator: Steve Gibbs, 23, High Street, Stotfold, Herts. SG5 4LL Tel: 07950 871760 (M), e-mail: refs@stevenagerugby.com

TABARD RFCDate of Formation: 1951Ground: Cobden Hill, Radlett WD7 7JN Tel: 01923 855561Website: www.tabardrfc.com or tabardrfc.co.ukDirections: Situated on A5183 Watling Street,

south of Radlett. If approaching Radlett from Elstree, turn right into blind entrance by high brick wall before Cat and Fiddle PHColours: Blue with gold band edged with redPresident: Ross Hopcroft, 19 Boyes Crescent, Napsbury Park, London Colney. Tel: 07710 927617 (M). Chairman: Phil Calnan, 20 Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Herts. WD25 8AJ Tel: 01923 852137 (H)Director of Rugby: Nigel Gough: Tel: 07962 215154 (M), e-mail: ngough@btinternet.comSecretary: Martin Brown, 44 Woodland Drive, St Albans, Herts, AL4 0EU. Tel: 07462 741360 (M), e-mail: martin.brown@tabardrfc.comFixture Secretary: Ewen Webster, c/o Tabard RFC, Cobden Hill, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7JN. Tel: 07881444772 (M), e-mail: ewen_webster@hotmail.com Referee Contact: Martin Brown, 44 Woodland Drive, St Albans, Herts, AL4 0EU. Tel: 07462 741360 (M), e-mail: martin.brown@tabardrfc.com . Player Registrations: Andrew Thomas, e-mail: athomas@axisconsultants.comYouth Rugby: Tudor Williams, e-mail: tudor.williams@fremantletrust.org, Mark Woodhouse, e-mail: woodhouse999mw@googlemail.com

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Mini: Chris Collison. e-mail: chris.collison@tabardrfc.com Herts RFU: Ewen Webster - as aboveClub Captain: Nick WestawayCoaches: Jamie Traxon, e-mail: Rugby@traxsuitcoaching.co.uk, Steve Hancock, e-mail: steve@convertrecruitment.co.uk, Giles Walker, e-mail: g5tbwalker@gmail.com, Cam O’Connor, e-mail: Cam.OConnor@gmail.comLadies Rugby contact: Laura-Jo Pearce, e-mail: laurajopearce@hotmail.comCoaching co-ordinators: Mark Woodhouse, e-mail: woodhouse999mw@googlemail.com, Chris Collison, e-mail: chris.collison@tabardrfc.com Child welfare officers: Mary Dootson, Sue Farr.Volunteer coordinator: Laura-Jo Pearce, e-mail: laurajopearce@hotmail.com Schools liaison officer: Laura-Jo Pearce, e-mail: laurajopearce@hotmail.com Club Referee Co-ordinator: Ewen Webster - as above

THE MOUNT RFC Date of Formation: 1989Ground: HMP The Mount, Molyneux Avenue, Bovingdon, Herts. HP3 0QL Tel: 01442 836430

Directions: Village of Bovingdon on the B4505 Hemel Hempstead to Chesham roadColours: Black/Red shirts, Black shorts, Black socksPresident: Robin Woodgate, HMP The Mount, Molyneux Avenue, Bovingdon, Herts. HP3 0QL Tel: 01442 836619 Director of Rugby: Robin WoodgateSecretary & Fixture Secretary: Paul Settle, e-mail: paul.settle@hmps.gsi.gov.uk Referee Contact: Paul Settle, HMP The Mount, Molyneux Avenue, Bovingdon, Herts. HP3 0QL Tel: 01442 836619 Herts RFU: R Woodgate, HMP The Mount, Molyneux Avenue, Bovingdon, Herts. HP3 0QL Tel: 01442 836619 Club Captain: Robin Woodgate Head Coach: Paul Settle

TRING RUFC Date of Formation: 1964Ground: Dorian Williams Sport Centre, Cow Lane, Tring HP23 5NT. Tel: 01442 825710

Web Site: www.tringrugby.comDirections: Turn north into Cow Lane from A4251 (old A41) east of Tring. Dorian Williams Sport Centre is 500m on the right.Colours: Black and gold hoopsPresident: Martyn Kirk, 31, Beech Avenue, Radlett, Herts. WD7 7DD. Tel: 01923 856927 (H), 07767 868980 (M), e-mail: president@tringrugby.comChairman: John Hopson, 29 Mandelyns, Northchurch, Herts HP4 3XH. Tel: 01442 864770 (H), 07774 869254 (M), e-mail: johnhopsonrugby@gmail.comSecretary: Donna Hogan, Greenways, Tinkers Lane, Wigginton Tring, Herts, HP23 6JB. Tel: 01442 865913 (H), 077921871616 (M), e-mail: secretary@tringrugby.comFixture Secretary: Barry Mowbray, Tel: 07771 906355 (M), e-mail: barry.mowbray@btlocalbusiness.co.ukReferees Contact: Barry Mowbray, as aboveMini/Junior Rugby: Jon Westcott, The Old Rectory, Sutton Court, Church Yard, Tring, HP23 5BB. Tel: 07786 736735 (M), e-mail: jw@igw.comHerts RFU 1): Chris Wallis, Pebble Cottage, 73 Green End

Street, Aston Clinton, Bucks, HP22 5EX. Tel: 01296 631683 (H), 07831 713346 (M), e-mail: chriswallis@btconnect.com1st Team Captain: Nick Radley, Tel 07834 644902 (M), 1st Team Manager: Steve Clapham, Tel 07782 498858 (M) e-mail steve_0001@hotmail.co.ukDirector of Rugby: Michael Ward, Tel: 07767 703304(M), e-mail: dor@tringrugby.comClub Coach: Giles Wallis, Tel: 07775 670015 (M), e-mail: wallisg@watfordboys.orgChild welfare officer: Sheena Cogger, correspondence to be directed via mini’s chairmanVolunteer coordinator: Donna Hogan (as above)Schools liaison officer: Donna Hogan (as above)Communications Manager: Stephanie Yule, e-mail: communications@tringrugby.com

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE RFCDate of Formation: 1957Ground: Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland campus, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EU Tel: 01707 284466

Directions: From Junctions 3 or 4 of A1 (M) follow signs to Hatfield Business Park. Web Site: www.hertssportsvillage.co.ukColours: Purple & Black, black shortsChairman: Gautam Singh, e-mail: gautam.p.singh94@gmail.comSecretary: Lucy Carey, Sports Development Officer, Athletic Union, University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland campus, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EU. Tel: 01707 281180, e-mail: l.m.carey@herts.ac.ukReferee Contact: Lucy Carey, Sports Development Officer, Athletic Union, University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland campus, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EU. Tel: 01707 281180, e-mail: l.m.carey@herts.ac.uk

VERULAMIANS RFCGround: Cotlandswick, North Orbital Road, London Colney St Albans AL2 1DW Tel: 01727 822929Web Site: www.vrugby.comDirections: On A414 to the south of St

Albans, 300 metres on left after London Colney RoundaboutColours: Gold vee on royal blue shirt, blue shortsPresident: John White, 2, Foxes Lane, Cuffley, Potters Bar, Herts. EN6 4JB. Tel: 01707 875589 (H), e-mail: john070836@gmail.com Secretary: Paul McGoohan, 12 Richard Stagg Close, St Albans AL1 5AT. Tel: 01727 762345 (H), 07711 803345 (M), e-mail: paul.mcgoohan@btinternet.comFixture Secretary: Bradley Bruce, 21 Maynard Road, Hemel Hempstead. Herts. HP2 4TR. Tel: 07835 216933 (M), e-mail: bradleybruce@hotmail.comReferee Contact: Bradley Bruce, As Above. Herts RFU 1) John White, 2, Foxes Lane, Cuffley, Potters Bar, Herts. EN6 4JB. Tel: 01707 875589 (H), e-mail: john070836@gmail.com 2) Max Schroeder, 111 Green Lanes, St Albans AL3 6HG. Tel: 01727 851481 (H), ` e-mail: valmax@valmax.plus.comCoach: Tom Ross, 13 Beneddictine Place, 1 Marlborough Road, St.Albans. Herts. AL1 3WA. (M) 07791 065283 e-mail tomross11@live.co.ukClub Coaching Co-ordinator: Rob Lines, 39 Tyttenhanger

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Green, St Albans AL4 0RN. Tel: 01727 759613 (H), 01992 507719 (B), e-mail: rob.lines@spacelabs.comMini Rugby Chairman: Angela Clifford, 48 Mayflower Road, Park Street, St. Albans. Herts. AL2 2QW.Tel: 01727 874040 (H), 07875 517730 (M), e-mail: ang.cliff@googlemail.com

WATFORD RFCDate of Formation: 1973Ground: Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford.WD24 4LL. Web Site: www.watfordrfc.co.ukDirections: From A41 (M1 Jct 5) take

Watford link road (B1008) towards Watford, at first roundabout turn right. Turn left or car park, Clubhouse and pitches on right.President: Dennis Reilly, 62, Bushey Mill Crescent, Watford WD24 7DR. Tel: 01923 465614 (H), 07887 553238 (M), e-mail: dennis.reilly@ymail.comChairman: Dennis Reilly (as above), Vice Chairman: Andrew Menzies, 26 Osborne Road, Watford, WD24 7BA Tel: 01923 244639(H), 07506 106126 (M), e-mail: andrew.menzies1@ntlworld.comSecretary: Sue Menzies 26 Osborne Road, Watford, WD24, Tel: 01923 244639 (H), 07903521727 (M), e-mail: suemenzies@hotmail.com Fixture Secretary: Paul Wilson, Tel: 07584256958 (M), e-mail: pjwrfc@gmail.com Referee Contact: Paul Wilson - as aboveYouth Development Officer: Gary Wilson, Tel: 07889 879682 (M), e-mail: g.monkeykids@ntlworld.com Herts RFU 1): Andrew Menzies, Tel: 07506 106126 (M) – as aboveClub Captain: Martin Lee, Tel: 07787 805262 (M)Club Coach: Mark Trudy, Tel: 07933 020988(M)Director of Rugby: Dave Ainsley, Tel: 07900 881515 (M)Safeguarding officer: Sue Menzies Tel: 01923 244639 (H), 07903521727 (M), e-mail: suemenzies@hotmail.comClub Referee Co-ordinator: Brian De-Honri, Tel: 07877 875890 (M), e-mail: bdehonri@hotmail.com

WELWYN RFCDate of Formation: 1931Ground: Handside Lane Playing Fields, Hobbs Way, Colgrove, Welwyn Garden City. Tel 01707 329116

Website: www.welwynrugby.co.ukDirections: Leave A1(M) at J 4, turn left on A6129 then right at roundabout towards Gosling Stadium. Turn left at roundabout into Parkway and left at next roundabout into Turmore Dale then first left into Colgrove and right into Hobbs Way.Colours: Maroon and white hoops, navy shorts, maroon and white socks.President: Sean Williams, e-mail: president@welwynrugby.co.ukChairman: Mick Hills, Tel: 07854 198118 (M), e-mail: chairman@welwynrugby.co.ukSecretary: Graham Wynde, Tel: 07730 796204 (M), e-mail: secretary@welwynrugby.co.ukFixture Secretary: Len Cleary, 53 Salisbury Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 3RU Tel: 07765 252007 (M), e-mail: fixtures@welwynrugby.co.ukReferee contact: Len Cleary, 53 Salisbury Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 3RU Tel: 07765 252007 (M), e-mail: fixtures@welwynrugby.co.uk / Ian Atkinson, 35, Broomhills, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 1RE. Tel: 01707 334130 (M), e-mail: isatkinson1@ntlworld.com

HRFU Rep: Malcolm Tucker: Leazes End, 2, Sandy Close, Hertford, Herts. SG14 2BB. Tel: 01992 583369 (H), e-mail: malcolm.tucker@btinternet.comJunior Chairman: Jon Slade, Tel: 07706 149545 (M) e-mail: juniorchairman@welwynrugby.co.ukMini Chairman: Jon Slade, Tel: 07706 149545 (M) e-mail: minichairman@welwynrugby.co.uk1st XV Manager: Mike McKay, Tel: 07447 559499 (M)Head Coach: Jonathan Chinn, Tel: 07903 935115 (M), e-mail: jonathanchinn@ymail.com Coaches: Mike McKay, e-mail: mike.mckay@ntlworld.comCoaching Coordinator: Gary Peterkin, Tel: 07973 429343 (M), e-mail: gpeterkin13@aol.comSafeguarding Officer: Nichola Patey, e-mail: safeguarding.wrfc@yahoo.co.ukSchools Liaison Officer: Jon Slade Tel: 07706 149545 (M), e-mail: jwandkl@googlemail.comClub Referee Co-ordinator: Len Cleary, Tel: 07765 252007 (M), e-mail: fixtures@welwynrugby.co.uk

WEST HERTS COLLEGE RFCDate of Formation: 1968Ground: Radlett Road, Watford, Herts, Tel: 01923 243292Directions: as for Watford RFCColours: Black, White & Amber

President: M Frosdick, 28 Briar Road, Watford, Herts, WD25 0HN.Secretary: Otto Williams, 20 Ridghurst Avenue, Leavesden WD25 7AY Tel: 01923 351062 (H), 01923 812005 (B). e-mail: otto.williams@westherts.ac.uk Fixture Secretary: Harry Gillan Harry.Gillan@westherts.ac.uk and Mark Partridge Mark.Partridge@westherts.ac.uk Thomas.Klymkiw@westherts.ac.uk

WESTON RFCDate of formation: 2011Ground; Weston Rugby ground, Jacksons lane, Maiden Street, Weston, Herts, SG4 7DRDirections: Road next to Village Hall.President: Con Dower,

e-mail: con.dower@conamar.co.uk Chairman: Neil Dower, Tel: 07976 644190 (M), e-mail: Neil.Dower@conamar.co.uk Secretary: Craig Brown, e-mail: C.brown.a91@gmail.com Fixtures Secretary: Paul Kaiser, e-mail: pkcleaning@hotmail.com Referee Contact: Paul Kaiser as aboveTeam Captain: Andy Jenkins, email: ajjenkins@gmail.com Club Coach: Ally Neale e-mail: Ally@igloos.co.uk

ASSOCIATED CLUBSBERKHAMSTED RUFC Date of Formation: 2013Ground: Berkhamsted RUFC, Lockhart Field, Cow Roast, Hertfordshire. HP23 5RFWeb Site: www.berkhamstedrufc.co.ukColours: Navy blue and red hoopsChairman: Matthew Cain, 3 Barnett House, Northchurch, Berkhamsted. HP4 3QS. Tel: 07545 916456 (M), e-mail: matt13cain@gmail.comSecretary: Colin Farenden, 49 Newfield Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 4DX Tel: 07709 046390 (M), e-mail: fantagan@hotmail.com

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Treasurer: Daniel Prince, 46 Egerton Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1DU. Tel: 07887 616007 (M), e-mail: dan.prince@fitzroysolutions.comDirector of Rugby: Thomas Hansard, 18 Kensworth Road, Studham, Dunstable. LU6 2QF Tel: 07761 082506 (M),e-mail: tjhants@gmail.comFixture Secretary: Matthew Cain – as aboveReferee Contact: Matthew Cain – as aboveHerts RFU: Matthew Cain – as aboveClub Captain: Michael Hollington, 14 Tamar Green, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 6EP. Tel: 07794 141144 (M), e-mail: michaelhollington18@live.co.uk

CODICOTE mini RFC Date of Formation: 2013Ground: Bury Lane Playing FieldDirections: Opposite church, Bury lane, CodicoteChairman: B A J (Brian) Chapman, 17, Valley Road, Codicote, Herts. SG4 8YA, Tel: 01438 820664 (H), e-mail: b.chapman431@btinternet.comSecretary: Doreen Last, 17, Valley Road, Codicote, Herts. SG4 8YA. Tel: 07552 906263 (M)Treasurer: Roger Hood, 1, Tithe Close, Codicote, Herts. SG4 8UX. Tel: 01438 820534 (H)Fixture Secretary: Brian Chapman – as aboveMini Junior Contact: Brian Chapman – as aboveENFIELD IGNATIANS RFCDate of Formation: 1949Ground: Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Donkey Lane, Carterhatch Lane, Enfield.Web Site: www.enfieldignatiansrfc.co.ukDirections: Junction off A10/Carterhatch Lane, approximately 1 mile south of M25/A10 junction.Colours: Gold and blue hooped shirts, navy shorts.Chairman: David French, 21, Elmer Close, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 7EZ Tel: 07946 365147 (M)Secretary: Lorraine Colley, 165 Linwood Crescent, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4US Tel: 07951 904423(M), e-mail: lorrainecolley@gmail.comFixture Secretary: Xavia Babbington, Tel: 07795 593971 (M)Youth Fixtures Secretary: Matt Head, e-mail: mhead@frk.com Herts RFU: Mick Collins, 106, Tenniswood Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 3HR Tel: 020 8367 6874 (H), 07540 426410 (M)Captain: Keir Bonnar, Tel: 07743 906594 (M)1st team Manager: Chris Conlan, Tel: 07764 482390 (M)

HARLEQUINS FC Date of Formations: 1866Ground: The Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SX Tel: 020 8410 6000, ticket office: 020 8410 6010 e-mail: mail@quins.co.ukDirections: From Twickenham Station: Upon leaving the station, turn right towards Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Take the first left into Court Way and then turn left into Craneford Way and continue on until you reach the stadium.Colours: Light blue, magenta, chocolate and french grey squares, reverse on the back, green and black sleeves Director of Rugby: Conor O’Shea, Tel: 020 8410 6000 Academy Manager: Tony Diprose, Tel: 020 8410 6000Community Co-ordinator: Gareth Algar Tel: 020 8410 6076Main Switchboard: 020 8410 6000Ticket Office: 020 8410 6010

HARROW RFC Date of Formation: 1891Ground: Grove Field, Wood Lane, Stanmore, Middx. HA7 4LF (0208 954 2615)Colours: Blue with white hoops, blue shorts, blue socksWebsite: www.harrowrfc.co.ukDirections: From A41 towards London. At the Esso Garage roundabout, take the third exit across the M1, up Brockley Hill. Take first right into Wood Lane. (past entrance to Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital) Club 800 yards on the right at the junction with Warren Lane. From Stanmore go up Stanmore Hill turn into Wood Lane (at the speed camera). Entrance to club 400 yards on the left at the junction with Warren Lane.President: Mrs Lesley Wyatt, 97 Roman Gardens, Kings Langley, Herts. WD4 8LP. Tel 07710 252453 (M), e-mail: lesley_wyatt@hotmail.comChairman: Andrew Smart. 169 Abbots Road, Abbots Langley. Herts. WD5 0BN. Tel: 07971 178633 (M), e-mail: andrew-smart@ntlworld.com Secretary: Rod Nicholas. 218 Bushey Mill Lane, Watford. Herts. WD24 7PE. Tel: 07821 130102 (M), e-mail: rodplod@aol.comClub Captain: Dave West, Tel: 07545 974630 (M)Fixture Secretary: Andrew Smart - as aboveReferee contact: Andrew Smart - as aboveHerts RFU: Andrew Smart - as aboveYouth Chair: Neil MacDonald, Tel: 07919 627841 (M)Junior Chair: Neil MacDonald – as aboveMini Chair: Linda Dunleavy Tel: 07903 672093 (M)

HEMEL STAGS RUFCDate of Formation: 2010Ground: Pennine Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 5UDWeb Site: www.hemelstags.comDirections: Off Redbourne Road, Hemel Hempstead - see Website for more detailsColours: Blue and goldChairman: Bob Brown, Pennine Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UD. Tel: 01442 219799 (H), e-mail: hemelstags@aol.comSecretary: Ernie Howell, Pennine Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UD. Tel: 07956 111701 (M), e-mail: erniehowell@googlemail.comFixture Secretary: Ernie Howell - as aboveReferee Contact: Ernie Howell - as aboveColts: Mathew Lambett, Pennine Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UD, Tel: 01442 219799 (H).e-mail: hemelstags@aol.comMini/Junior: Bob Brown - as aboveHerts RFU: Bob Brown - as aboveCoach: Mathew Lambett - as above

HERTFORDSHIRE POLICE RUFC Date of Formation: Reformed 2010Colours: Green, black and whiteChairman: Richard Harbon, 19, Haselfoot, Letchworth garden City, Herts. SG6 4DE. Tel: 07717 201139 (M), e-mail: richard.harbon@herts.pnn.police.ukSecretary: Dan Phillips, c/o Police HQ, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. e-mail: daniel.phillips@herts.pnn.police.ukFixture Secretary: Dan Stoddart, c/o Watford Police station, Shady Lane, Watford, Herts. e-mail: Daniel.Stoddart@herts.pnn.police.uk

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OLD COLUMBANS RFCDate of Formation: April 2010Ground: St Columba’s CollegeDirections: King Harry Lane, St Albans, Herts, AL3 4AWChairman: Jim Lewis, Old Columbans Association, St Columba’s College, King Harry Lane, St Albans, Herts. AL3 4AW. Tel: 01727 892070 (B), 07751 966837 (M), e-mail: lewis.j@stcolumbascollege.orgSecretary: Nick Kelliher, Tel: 07772 472822 (M), e-mail: nk@oldcolumbansrfc.co.ukFixture Secretary: Nick KelliherReferee Contact: Jim LewisHRFU Rep: 1) Jim Lewis 2) Nick KelliherClub Captain: Nick KelliherClub Coach: Charlie OpenshawReferee Liaison: Jim Lewis

OLD GEORGIANS RFCGround: St George’s School, Sun Lane, Harpenden. Colours: Red, green and white hoopsHon Secretary: Mike Davies, Simpsons House, Glenalmond College, Glenalmond, Perth PH1 3RY. Tel: 01738 880298e-mail: mc_davies@btinternet.com

OLD MERCHANT TAYLORS’ FC Date of Formation: 1882Ground: War Memorial Sports Ground, Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2HTWeb Site: www.omtrugby.co.ukDirections: http://www.omtclub.com/How-to-find-usFrom Rickmansworth (any route from M3, M4, M40 & M25). Leave M25 at Junction 18; follow A404 to Rickmansworth and Northwood. After 3.1 miles, having reached the top of Batchworth Hill, take the first left at the Ye Olde Greene Manne pub into Batchworth Lane. Continue down the hill crossing the over the Metropolitan Railway, to A4125. Turn left towards Watford, after 0.5 miles, turn left at Sandy Lodge Petrol Station (Esso) on to Sandy Lodge Lane. Merchant Taylors’ School is 0.25 miles on right. Follow the signs for War Memorial Sports Ground.Colours: Old gold, magenta and black shirts, black shortsChairman: David AllanSecretary: Mark Foster, 199 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth WD3 8DP Tel: 07973 657412 (M). e-mail: m.foster107@ntlworld.com Fixture Secretary: Mark Foster as aboveReferee contact: Mark Foster as above Herts RFU: Dick Clack, 31 Westbury Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 3DB 01923 826 756, click4clack@tiscali.co.ukCoach: Francois Lombard

SAFFRON WALDEN RFC Ground: Springate, Chickney Road, Henham, Hertfordshire, CM22 6BQ Tel: 01279 850791Directions: The Clubhouse is situated near Henham village, 7 miles south of Saffron Walden. From Saffron Walden High Street, near the war memorial turn left at the mini roundabout onto Debden Road. Follow this road out of the town. Go over the cross roads heading through Debden village. After 2 miles turn right to Henham, follow this road for about 3 miles to the club. Colours: Myrtle green and whitePresident: Peter Reader. Tel: 01799 599303 (M)Secretary: Steve Langford, 16 Fairycroft Road, Saffron

Walden, Essex, CB10 1LZ. Tel: 07836 738452 (M)e-mail: info@swrfc.co.uk Fixture Secretary: Graham Marshall, Tel: 01799 510063 (H), e-mail: graham.marshall2@ntlworld.comMatch Secretary: Anthony ‘Digger’ Davies, Tel: 07970 784938 (M), e-mail: digger_davies@hotmail.com

SARACENS AMATEUR RFCDate of Formation: 1876 Website: www.saracensamateurrugby.com Ground: Bramley Road Sports Ground, Green Road, Southgate, N14 4AB. Tel: 020 8449 9101 Directions: Junction 24 M25, follow road to Cockfosters, Southgate. Ground on left over roundabout after Cockfosters. Colours: Black with red star and crescent President: John Buckton, 19 Alma Avenue, London, E4 9JT Tel: 07952 043016 (M), e-mail: john.buckton@anite.comChairman: Peter Haigh, 5 Pilgrims Rise, Barnet, Herts, EN4 9QP. Tel: 020 8440 3835 (H), 07840 918715 (M), e-mail: peterghaigh@yahoo.co.ukSecretary: Ciaran Morton, 70 Park Avenue South, London. N8 8LS. Tel: 020 8342 9457 (H), 07917 832800 (M), e-mail: ciaranmorton@hotmail.comFixture Secretary: Lawrie Nutley Tel: 07786 988994(M), e-mail: lawrie@formsltd.co.uk Referees Contact: Terry Edwards, 28 Roberts Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4LR Tel: 020 8366 3126 (H), 07932 736938 (M), e-mail: terrycarol2@virginmedia.com, Ciaran Morton – as above1stXV/Colts: Lawrie Nutley Tel: 07786 988994(M), e-mail: lawrie@formsltd.co.ukWomen: Laura Eddie Tel: 07850 617184 (M), e-mail: lauraeddie3@aol.comJunior & Mini Chairman: Graeme Davis, 34 Eversley Crescent, London, N21 1EJ Tel: 07768 695778 (M), e-mail: graeme@graeme.co.ukHerts RFU: Robin Bryant, 2B Oak Avenue, Enfield. EN2 8LB. Tel: 020 8366 4996 (H) email: robinbryant@tiscali.co.uk

SARACENS LTD Website: www.saracens.comTickets & General Enquiries: Tel: 0203 675 7200Main Office: Saracens Ltd, Allianz Park, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 1RLTraining Centre: Woollam Playing Fields, 160 Harpenden Road, Herts, AL3 6BB Tel 01727 792800 Chief Executive: Heath Harvey (Office Address)Academy Manager: Don Barrell (Training Ground), Tel: 07708 953118 (M), e-mail: donbarrell@saracens.net Community Development: Lewis Soanes (Office Address) 07715 077915(M), e-mail: lewissoanes@saracens.net

TEMPLARS 7s RFCDate of Formation: 2003Ground: Various across Europe and UKColours: Red and blackChairman: Robert Cain, 8, Wander Wharf, Kings Langley, Herts. WD4 8SL. Tel: 07877 837292 (M), e-mail: robertcain5@aol.comSecretary: Sam Cain, 8, Wander Wharf, Kings Langley, Herts. WD4 8SL. Tel: 07877 837292 (M), e-mail: robertcain5@aol.comFixture Secretary: Robert Cain - as aboveHerts RFU: Robert Cain - as aboveCaptain: Robert Cain - as aboveCoach: Robert Cain - as above

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TESCO RFCDate of Formation: 2011Ground: Old Albanian RFCWebsite: www.tescorugby.comDirections: as for Old Albanian RFCColours: Red, blue and white.Chairman: Adam D Smith , Tesco Stores Ltd., Shire Park, Cirrus B, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 1AB. Tel: 07714 492134 (M), e-mail: adam.d.smith@uk.tesco.comSecretary: Julia Holton, Tesco Stores Ltd., Shire Park, Cirrus B, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 1AB. Tel: 01707 634140 (M), e-mail: julia.holton@uk.tesco.comHRFU Rep: 1) Adam D Smith – as above 2) Mark E Gibson, Tel: 07960 417589 (M), e-mail: mark.e.gibson@uk.tesco.comClub Captain: Mark E Gibson, Tel: 07960 417589 (M), e-mail: mark.e.gibson@uk.tesco.com

CLUBS PROVIDING RUGBY FOR WOMEN & GIRLS

BISHOP’S STORTFORD - U13/U15/U18 GirlsTraining: Sunday 10:00 – 12:00 John Boyle: james@boylie1000.freeserve.co.uk Telephone: 07785 500422

HEMEL HEMPSTEADTeam Manager: Debra Klyen Email: girls@camelotrugby.co.uk Head Coach: Torran McDougall, Mica Gooding

HERTS BAA BAAS Girls U18Contact: Kevin Green Email: kevincgreen@hotmail.com Telephone: 07885 741797

HERTFORD - Girls U13/U15Contact: Mel Timpson Email: melanietimpson@btinternet.com

HITCHIN - LadiesTraining: Tues & Thurs eve 7:30-9:00pm Matches: Sunday afternoonsChairperson: Natalie Mellowship email: natalievmellowship@gmail.comFixtures: Claire Blanchford email: claireseonaid@yahoo.co.ukSecretary: Rachel (Lily) Baker email: rugbybird2000@hotmail.comCaptain: Susie Raven email: susieraven44@hotmail.comHead Coach: Tim Bonnett email: trbonnett@btinternet.com

HITCHIN - Girls U13/U15Manger: Mandy Saville email: mandysaville@btinternet.comCoach: Simon Parry email: simonparry840@btinternet.com

OLD ALBANIAN (SAINTS) - LadiesClub Captains: Maddie Gunnell & Katie Jewell email: oasaints@gmail.comSecretary: Bethan Jones email: bethanjones43@hotmail.comTreasurer: Caroline Pretty email: caroline.pretty@oarugby.com Team Manager: Katie Robertson

Recruitment: Allie O’Donovan Sponsorship: Holly Watson Social Secretary: Emma CramptonPlayers’ Rep: Gerry Edmonds Website Liaison: Beth Mileham

OLD ALBANIAN Girls - U13/U15/U18Coach/Coordinator: Jane Everett email: junior.oasaints@yahoo.co.uk Telephone: 07989 904925

ROYSTONCoach: Jamie Johnson email: ccc@roystonrugbyclub.co.uk, Telephone: 07850 068208

SARACENS AMATEUR - Girls U15/U18Manager/Contact: Jacky Shutler Email: jackyshutler@btinternet.com, Telephone: 07966 742475Coaches: Simon Shutler & Alan Watson

TABARD LadiesClub Captain: Natasha Armitage email: legallypink20@hotmail.comFixture Secretary: Ruth Bartholomew email: ruth.bartholomew@ntlworld.comLadies Rugby Contact: Gaynor Calnan email: gaynorcalnan@aol.comGirls Rugby Contact: Richard Ives email: richard_ives@sky.com,Coach & Club Coaching Co-ordinator: Ewen Webster

WELWYN - Girls U15/U18Girls Manager: Adrian Pomfret email: adrian.pomfret@virgin.netU15 Manager: Paul Wardle email: paul@thewardlefamily.co.ukU18 Manager: Carol & Colin Summerfield email: ca.summerfield@btinternet.com

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FIXTURE DIRECTORY 2015-16Wednesday, 2 September 2015 Hertfordshire U23 v RAF U23 Saturday, 5 September 2015 Chess Valley v West London JVPRBury St Edmunds v Bishop’s Stortford N2SCornish All Blacks v Old Albanian N2SEaton Manor v Hertford N3LRuislip v Letchworth L1NTring v Luton L1N

Saturday, 12 September 2015 Cantabrigian v Fullerians IC1Welwyn v London Exiles IC1Hitchin v Upminster SV1Southwold v Stevenage Town SV1Hendon/O Walcouti v Chess V/W London JV1Thetford v Cheshunt JV1Thurston v Royston JV1Bishop’s Stortford v Cambridge N2SOld Albanian v Redingensians N2SHertford v Wimbledon N3LLetchworth v Old Priorians L1NThurrock v Tring L1N Saturday, 19 September 2015 Dorking v Bishop’s Stortford N2SSouthend v Old Albanian N2SBracknell v Hertford N3LBrentwood v Letchworth L1NTring v CS Rugby 1863 L1NHammersmith & F v Welwyn L2NWHarpenden v HAC L2NWOld Haberdashers v OMT L2NWStaines v Fullerians L2NWTabard v Woodford L2NWDatchworth v Hitchin L3NWGrasshoppers v St Albans L3NWHackney v Stevenage Town L3NWHemel Hempstead v Finchley L3NWBank of England v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Kilburn Cosmos v Cheshunt HM1London French v Royston HM1Verulamians v UCS Old Boys HM1Haringey Rhinos v Watford HM2Old Isleworthians v Chess Valley HM2Cuffley vHarrowII HMMT2HemelHempsteadII vHatfield HMMT3The Mount v Cheshunt II HMMT3Fullerians III v Weston HMMT4BlackHorse vEnfieldIgnatiansIII HMMT5Berkhamsted v Amersham & C III HMMT6OldAshmolean vCuffleyII HMMT6 Saturday, 26 September 2015 Chinnor v Bishop’s Stortford N2SOld Albanian v Bury St Edmunds N2SHertford v Westcliff N3LHarrow v Tring L1NNorth Walsham v Letchworth L1NFullerians v Old Haberdashers L2NWOMT v Harpenden L2NWTabard v Hammersmith & F L2NWWelwyn vEnfieldIgnatians L2NW

Old Actonians v Datchworth L3NWSt Albans v Hitchin L3NWStevenage Town v Hemel Hempstead L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v Hillingdon Abbotts HM1Cheshunt v Verulamians HM1Royston v Kilburn Cosmos HM1Watford v Chess Valley HM2HertfordIV vCuffley HMMT2Hatfield vTheMount HMMT3Weston v Barnet Elizabethan II HMMT4BlackHorse vCheshamII HMMT5Berkhamsted v Harpenden III HMMT6Hemel Hempstead III v Old Ashmolean HMMT6

Saturday, 3 October 2015 Bishop’s Stortford v Redruth N2SCambridge v Old Albanian N2SEast Grinstead v Hertford N3LLetchworth v Barking L1NTring v North Walsham L1NEnfieldIgnatians vTabard L2NWHAC v OMT L2NWHarpenden v Fullerians L2NWStaines v Welwyn L2NWBelsize Park v Stevenage Town L3NWDatchworth v London Nigerian L3NWHackney v St Albans L3NWHemel Hempstead v Grasshoppers L3NWHitchin v Old Actonians L3NWLondon French v Barnet Elizabethans HM1UCS Old Boys v Cheshunt HM1Verulamians v Royston HM1Chess valley v West London HM2Saracens Am v Watford HM2Cuffley vOMTII HMMT2The Mount v UCL Old Boys II HMMT3WelwynIII vHatfield HMMT3Letchworth III v Weston HMMT4FinsburyPark vBlackHorse HMMT5Mill Hill II v Berkhamsted HMMT6Old Ashmolean v Hitchin III HMMT6 Saturday, 10 October 2015 Old Albanian v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v Westcombe Park N3LChingford v Letchworth L1NTring v Chelmsford L1NFullerians v HAC L2NWHampstead v Harpenden L2NWTabard v Staines L2NWWelwyn v Old Haberdashers L2NWWoodford v OMT L2NWFinchley v Datchworth L3NWHackney v Hemel Hempstead L3NWLondon Nigerian v Hitchin L3NWSt Albans v Old Actonians L3NWStevenage Town v Wasps L3NWBarnet Elizabethans v Kilburn Cosmos HM1London Welsh Am v Cheshunt HM1Old Streetonians v Verulamians HM1Royston v UCS Old Boys HM1Hendon v Chess Valley HM2Watford v West London HM2Cuffley vDatchworthII HMMT2

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Biggleswade II v The Mount HMMT3Hatfield vHendonII HMMT3Weston v Bishop’s Stortford IV HMMT4BlackHorse vStevenageTownII HMMT5Berkhamsted v Old Ashmolean HMMT6 Sunday, 11 October 2015 Hertfordshire U18 v E Midlands U18 Saturday, 17 October 2015 Bishop’s Stortford v Canterbury N2SChinnor v Old Albanian N2S Saturday, 24 October 2015 Old Albanian v Redruth N2STaunton v Bishop’s Stortford N2SShelford v Hertford N3LAmersham & Chiltern v Tring L1NLetchworth v Luton L1NHarpenden v Welwyn L2NWOld Haberdashers v Tabard L2NWOMT v Fullerians L2NWDatchworth v Stevenage Town L3NWHemel Hempstead v St Albans L3NWHitchin v Finchley L3NWCheshunt v Royston HM1Verulamians v Barnet Elizabethans HM1HitchinII vCuffley HMMT2The Mount v Saracens Am II HMMT3CheshuntII vHatfield HMMT3Old Albanian IV v Weston HMMT4OldGrammarians vBlackHorse HMMT5Old Ashmolean v Harpenden III HMMT6OMT III v Berkhamsted HMMT6 Sunday 25 October 2015 Essex U18 v Hertfordshire U18 Hertfordshire U16 v Eastern Counties U16

Sunday, 2 November 2015 Hertfordshire U18 v Eastern Counties U18 Hertfordshire U16 v Essex U16 in E Counties Saturday, 7 November 2015 Bishop’s Stortford v Worthing N2SDorking v Old Albanian N2SGravesend v Hertford N3LThurrock v Letchworth L1NTring v Ruislip L1NHampstead v OMT L2NWTabard v Harpenden L2NWWelwyn v HAC L2NWWoodford v Fullerians L2NWGrasshoppers v Datchworth L3NWHemel Hempstead v Belsize Park L3NWSt Albans v London Nigerian L3NWStevenage Town v Hitchin L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v UCS Old Boys HM1London Welsh Am v Royston HM1Old Millhillians v Verulamians HM1Old Streetonians v Cheshunt HM1Chess Valley v Feltham HM2Ickenham v Watford HM2Cuffley vEnfieldIgnatians HMMT2Hemel Hempstead v The Mount HMMT3HampsteadIII vHatfield HMMT3

Weston v Tabard II HMMT4BlackHorse vStAlbansII HMMT5Berkhamsted v Verulamians II HMMT6Mill Hill II v Old Ashmolean HMMT6 Sunday, 8 November 2015 Hertfordshire U18 v Hampshire U18 Saturday, 14 November 2015 Canterbury v Old Albanian N2SClifton v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v Tonbridge Juddian N3LLetchworth v CS Rugby 1863 L1NOld Priorians v Tring L1NFullerians v Hampstead L2NWHAC v Tabard L2NWHarpenden v Hammersmith & F L2NWOMT v Welwyn L2NWBelsize Park v St Albans L3NWDatchworth v Hackney L3NWHitchin v Grasshoppers L3NWOld Actonians v Stevenage Town L3NWWasps v Hemel Hempstead L3NWCheshunt v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Royston v Old Streetonians HM1Verulamians v Bank of England HM1Quintin v Chess Valley HM2Watford v Hendon HM2FulleriansII vCuffley HMMT2The Mount v Hampstead III HMMT3Hatfield vUNCOldBoysII HMMT3Tring III v Weston HMMT4Southgate vBlackHorse HMMT5Old Ashmolean v Amersham & C III HMMT6CuffleyII vBerkhamsted HMMT6

Sunday, 15 November 2015 Hertfordshire U16 v Kent U16 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Bishop’s Stortford v Old Elthamians N2SOld Albanian v Taunton N2SGuernsey v Hertford N3LHarrow v Letchworth L1NTring v Brentwood L1NEnfieldIgnatians vHarpenden L2NWTabard v OMT L2NWWelwyn v Fullerians L2NWHackney v Hitchin L3NWHemel Hempstead v Datchworth L3NWSt Albans v Finchley L3NWStevenage Town v London Nigerians L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v Royston HM1Hillingdon Abbotts v Verulamians HM1Old Millhillians v Cheshunt HM1Chess Valley v Uxbridge HM2Thamesians v Watford HM2Cuffley vHarpendenII HMMT2BiggleswadeII vHatfield HMMT3The Mount v Welwyn III HMMT3Weston v Watford II HMMT4BlackHorse vBelsizeParkIV HMMT5Berkhamsted v Hemel Hempstead III HMMT6Old Ashmolean v OMT III HMMT6

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Saturday, 28 November 2015 Intermediate Cup Round 2 Senior Vase Round 2 Junior Vase Round 2 Barnes v Bishop’s Stortford N2SWorthing v Old Albanian N2SHertford v Colchester N3LLetchworth v Tring L1N Saturday, 5 December 2015 Bishop’s Stortford v Cornish All Blacks N2SOld Albanian v Clifton N2SLondon Irish W G v Hertford N3LChelmsford v Letchworth L1NTring v Barking L1NFullerians v Tabard L2NWHampstead v Welwyn L2NWHarpenden v Staines L2NWOMT v Hammersmith & F L2NWDatchworth v Belsize Park L3NWFinchley v Stevenage Town L3NWHitchin v Hemel Hempstead L3NWWasps v St Albans L3NWCheshunt v Bank of England HM1Old Streetonians v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Royston v Old Millhillians HM1Verulamians v London French HM1Haringey Rhinos v Chess Valley HM2Watford v Feltham HM2FinchleyII vCuffley HMMT2Hendon II V The Mount HMMT3Hitchin v Saracens Am II HMMT3Royston II v Weston HMMT4HackneyIII vBlackHorse HMMT5Verulamian II v Old Ashmolean HMMT6Hitchin III v Berkhamsted HMMT6 Saturday, 12 December 2015 Old Elthamians v Old Albanian N2SRedingensians v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v Chichester N3LChingford v Tring L1NLetchworth v Amersham & Chiltern L1NEnfieldIgnatians vOMT L2NWHammersmith & F v Fullerians L2NWOld Haberdashers v Harpenden L2NWTabard v Hampstead L2NWWoodford v Welwyn L2NWBelsize Park v Hitchin L3NWHemel Hempstead v Old Actonians L3NWSt Albans v Stevenage Town L3NWWasps v Datchworth L3NWBank of England v Royston HM1Hillingdon Abbots v Cheshunt HM1Kilburn Cosmos v Verulamians HM1London Welsh Am v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Chess valley v Saracens Am HM2Harlequin Am v Watford HM2Cuffley vHertfordIV HMMT2TheMount vHatfield HMMT3Barnet Elizabethan II v Weston HMMT4CheshamII vBlackHorse HMMT5Harpenden III v Berkhamsted HMMT6Old Ashmolean v Hemel Hempstead III HMMT6

Saturday, 19 December 2015 Bishop’s Stortford v Southend N2SOld Albanian v Barnes N2SWimbledon v Hertford N3LOld Priorians v Letchworth L1NTring v Thurrock L1NFullerians vEnfieldIgnatians L2NWHarpenden v Woodford L2NWOMT v Staines L2NWWelwyn v Tabard L2NWDatchworth v St Albans L3NWHitchin v Wasps L3NWLondon Nigerians v Hemel Hempstead L3NWStevenage Town v Grasshoppers L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v Old Millhillians HM1Cheshunt v London French HM1Royston v Hillingdon Abbots HM1Verulamians v London Welsh Am HM1 Saturday, 2 January 2016 Cambridge v Bishop’s Stortford N2SRedingensians v Old Albanian N2S

Saturday, 9 January 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Dorking N2SOld Albanian v Southend N2SHertford v Bracknell N3LCS Rugby 1863 v Tring L1NLetchworth v Brentwood L1NEnfieldIgnatians vWelwyn L2NWHammersmith & F v Tabard L2NWHarpenden v OMT L2NWOld Haberdashers v Fullerians L2NWDatchworth v Old Actonians L3NWHemel Hempstead v Stevenage Town L3NWHitchin v St Albans L3NWHillingdon v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Kilburn Cosmos v Royston HM1Verulamians v Cheshunt HM1Ickenham v Chess valley HM2Watford v Quintin HM2 Saturday, 16 January 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Chinnor N2SBury St Edmunds v Old Albanian N2SWestcliff v Hertford N3LLetchworth v North Walsham L1NTring v Harrow L1NFullerians v Harpenden L2NWOMT v HAC L2NWTabard vEnfieldIgnatians L2NWWelwyn v Staines L2NWGrasshoppers v Hemel Hempstead L3NWLondon Nigerian v Datchworth L3NWOld Actonians v Hitchin L3NWSt Albans v Hackney L3NWStevenage Town v Belsize Park L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v London French HM1Cheshunt v UCS Old Boys HM1Royston v Verulamians HM1Chess Valley v Thamesians HM2Mill Hill v Watford HM2OMTII vCuffley HMMT2Hatfield vWelwynIII HMMT3UCS Old Boys II v The Mount HMMT3Weston v Letchworth III HMMT4

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BlackHorse vFinsburyPark HMMT5Berkhamsted v Mill Hill II HMMT6Hitchin III v Old Ashmolean HMMT6 Saturday, 23 January 2016 Old Albanian v Cambridge N2SRedruth v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v East Grinstead N3LBarking v Letchworth L1NNorth Walsham v Tring L1NHAC v Fullerians L2NWHarpenden v Hampstead L2NWOld Haberdashers v Welwyn L2NWOMT v Woodford L2NWStaines v Tabard L2NWDatchworth v Finchley L3NWHemel Hempstead v Hackney L3NWHitchin v London Nigerian L3NWOld Actonians v St Albans L3NWWasps v Stevenage Town L3NWCheshunt v London Welsh Am HM1Kilburn Cosmos v Barnet Elizabethans HM1UCS Old Boys v Royston HM1Verulamians v Old Streetonians HM1Harlequin Am v Chess Valley HM2Watford v Uxbridge HM2DatchworthII vCuffley HMMT2The Mount v Biggleswade II HMMT3HendonII vHatfield HMMT3Bishop’s Stortford IV v Weston HMMT4StevenageTownII vBlackHorse HMMT5Old Ashmolean v Berkhamsted HMMT6 Saturday, 30 January 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Old Albanian N2SWestcombe Park v Hertford N3LChelmsford v Tring L1NLetchworth v Chingford L1NFullerians v OMT L2NWTabard v Old Haberdashers L2NWWelwyn v Harpenden L2NWFinchley v Hitchin L3NWSt Albans v Hemel Hempstead L3NWStevenage Town v Datchworth L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v Verulamians HM1Royston v Cheshunt HM1Chess Valley v Mill Hill HM2Old Isleworthians v Watford HM2Cuffley vHitchinII HMMT2Saracens Am II v The Mount HMMT3Hatfield vCheshuntII HMMT3Weston v Old Albanian IV HMMT4Tabard II v Weston HMMT4BlackHorse vOldGrammarians HMMT5Berkhamsted v OMT III HMMT6Harpenden III v Old Ashmolean HMMT6 Saturday, 6 February 2016 Intermediate Cup Round 3 Senior Vase Round 3 Junior Vase Round 3Canterbury v Bishop’s Stortford N2SOld Albanian v Chinnor N2S

Sunday, 7 February U20 County Championship

Saturday, 13 February 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Taunton N2SRedruth v Old Albanian N2SHertford v Shelford N3LLuton v Letchworth L1NTring v Amersham & Chiltern L1NFullerians v Woodford L2NWHAC v Welwyn L2NWHarpenden v Tabard L2NWOMT v Hampstead L2NWBelsize Park v Hemel Hempstead L3NWDatchworth v Grasshoppers L3NWHitchin v Stevenage Town L3NWLondon Nigerian v St Albans L3NWCheshunt v Old Streetonians HM1Royston v London Welsh Am HM1UCS Old Boys v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Verulamians v Old Millhillians HM1EnfieldIgnatians vCuffley HMMT2The Mount v Hemel Hempstead II HMMT3Hatfield vHampsteadIII HMMT3Tabard II v Weston HMMT4StAlbansII vBlackHorse HMMT5Old Ashmolean v Mill Hill II HMMT6Verulamian II v Berkhamsted HMMT6 Saturday, 20 February 2016 Old Albanian v Dorking N2SWorthing v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v Gravesend N3LLetchworth v Thurrock L1NRuislip v Tring L1NHammersmith v Harpenden L2NWHampstead v Fullerians L2NWTabard v HAC L2NWWelwyn v OMT L2NWGrasshoppers v Hitchin L3NWHackney v Datchworth L3NWHemel Hempstead v Wasps L3NWSt Albans v Belsize Park L3NWStevenage Town v Old Actonians L3NWBank of England v Verulamians HM1Barnet Elizabethan v Cheshunt HM1Old Streetonians v Royston HM1Cuffley vFulleriansII HMMT2UCSOldBoysII vHatfield HMMT3Hampstead III v The Mount HMMT3Weston v Tring III HMMT4BlackHorse vSouthgate HMMT5Berkhamsted vCuffleyII HMMT6Amersham & C III v Old Ashmolean HMMT6 Sunday, 28 February 2016 U20 County Championship

Saturday, 5 March 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Clifton N2SOld Albanian v Canterbury N2STonbridge Juddian v Hertford N3LCS Rugby 1863 v Letchworth L1NTring v Old Priorians L1NFullerians v Welwyn L2NWHarpenden vEnfieldIgnatians L2NW

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OMT v Tabard L2NWDatchworth v Hemel Hempstead L3NWFinchley v St Albans L3NWHitchin v Hackney L3NWLondon Nigerian v Stevenage Town L3NWCheshunt v Old Millhillians HM1Royston v Barnet Elizabethans HM1Verulamians v Hillingdon Abbots HM1HarpendenII vCuffley HMMT2Welwyn III v The Mount HMMT3Hatfield vBiggleswadeII HMMT3Watford II v Weston HMMT4BelsizeParkIV vBlackHorse HMMT5OMT III v Old Ashmolean HMMT6Hemel Hempstead III v Berkhamsted HMMT6 Sunday, 13 March 2016 U20 County Championship Saturday, 19 March 2016 Old Elthamians v Bishop’s Stortford N2STaunton v Old Albanian N2SHertford v Guernsey N3LBrentwood v Tring L1NLetchworth v Harrow L1NHammersmith & F v OMT L2NWStaines v Harpenden L2NWTabard v Fullerians L2NWWelwyn v Hampstead L2NWBelsize Park v Datchworth L3NWHemel Hempstead v Hitchin L3NWSt Albans v Wasps L3NWStevenage Town v Finchley L3NWBank of England v Cheshunt HM1Barnet Elizabethan v Old Streetonians HM1London French v Verulamians HM1Old Millhillians v Royston HM1Cuffley vFinchleyII HMMT2SaracensAmII vHatfield HMMT3The Mount v Hendon II HMMT3Weston v Royston II HMMT4BlackHorse vHackneyIII HMMT5Berkhamsted v Hitchin III HMMT6Old Ashmolean v Verulamians II HMMT6

Saturday, 2 April 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Barnes N2SOld Albanian v Worthing N2SColchester v Hertford N3LTring v Letchworth L1NFullerians v Hammersmith & F L2NWHampstead v Tabard L2NWHarpenden v Old Haberdashers L2NWOMT vEnfieldIgnatians L2NWWelwyn v Woodford L2NWDatchworth v Wasps L3NWHitchin v Belsize Park L3NWOld Actonians v Hemel Hempstead L3NWStevenage Town v St Albans L3NWBarnet Elizabethan v London Welsh Sam HM1Cheshunt v Hillingdon Abbots HM1Royston v Bank of England HM1Verulamians v Kilburn Cosmos HM1HarrowII vCuffley HMMT2Cheshunt II v The Mount HMMT3Hatfield vHemelHempsteadII HMMT3Weston v Fullerians II HMMT4

EnfieldIgnatiansIII vBlackHorse HMMT5CuffleyII vOldAshmolean HMMT6Amersham & C II v Berkhamsted HMMT6

Saturday, 9 April 2016 Clifton v Old Albanian N2SCornish All Blacks v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v London Irish W G N3LBarking v Tring L1NLetchworth v Chelmsford L1N Saturday, 16 April 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Redingensians N2SOld Albanian v Old Elthamians N2SChichester v Hertford N3LAmersham & Chiltern v Letchworth L1NTring v Chingford L1NEnfieldIgnatians vFullerians L2NWStaines v OMT L2NWTabard v Welwyn L2NWWoodford v Harpenden L2NWGrasshopper v Stevenage Town L3NWHemel Hempstead v London Nigerians L3NWSt Albans v Datchworth L3NWWasps v Hitchin L3NWHillingdon Abbots v Royston HM1London French v Cheshunt HM1London Welsh Am v Verulamians HM1Old Millhillians v Barnet Elizabethan HM1 Saturday, 23 April 2016 Merit Table Cup Finals Barnes v Old Albanian N2SSouthend v Bishop’s Stortford N2SHertford v Eaton Manor N3LLetchworth v Ruislip L1NLuton v Tring L1NFullerians v Staines L2NWHAC v Harpenden L2NWOMT v Old Haberdashers L2NWWelwyn v Hammersmith & F L2NWWoodford v Tabard L2NWFinchley v Hemel Hempstead L3NWHitchin v Datchworth L3NWSt Albans v Grasshoppers L3NWStevenage Town v Hackney L3NWBarnet Elizabethans v Bank of England HM1Cheshunt v Kilburn Cosmos HM1Royston v London French HM1UCS Old Boys v Verulamians HM1 Saturday, 30 April 2016 Bishop’s Stortford v Bury St Edmunds N2SOld Albanian v Cornish All Blacks N2S Sunday, 1 May 2016 Presidents’ Finals Day @ Allianz Park Saturday, 7 May 2016 Hertfordshire v Surrey CCHertfordshire U23 v Surrey U23 Saturday, 14 May 2016 Hertfordshire v Cornwall CC Saturday, 21 May 2016 Gloucestershire v Hertfordshire CC

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Within junior rugby there have been, over the season, discussions and developments relating to Age Grade rugby, which has looked at aligning the schools game with that of clubs. It will also look at its format, placing the emphasis on the acquisition of skills. Safety in the game, especially related to head injuries and concussion to follow the protocol that has been laid out. The organisation of Representative rugby has changed and will see the professional body within the RFU be responsible for this area, working closely with the Premiership Academies. It is hoped that junior inter CB representative rugby will continue to be financed and seen as a valuable element for retaining, developing and rewarding young players.

We held our Open Evening in early September, with over 20 attending, although the number of schools represented was much fewer. Our aim in holding such an event is to have an opportunity at the start of the season to gather some ideas from the Coaching Clinic, get clarification regarding Law changes/interpretations, to publicise courses/opportunities that are offered by Herts, ERFSU and the RFU. Following a Coaching session by Rory Teague (Saracens), there was a very informative presentation by Dr Ade Adejuwon regarding concussion. Paul Freestone (Referees) was able to update those present on the interpretations of the Laws. This meeting and its contents is very much dictated by our members. I would urge all schools to be involved and support this event.

NatWest sponsored the U18 and U15 national competitions. In the U18 Cup competition, Bishop’s Stortford College, Parmiters, Richard Hale and Roundwood Park reached the 4th round, with St. Clement Dane’s and Tring progressing to the 5th round. It was Berkhamsted who progressed furthest before losing to Trinity, Croydon in the 6th Round. In the U18 Vase, Dame Alice Owen, St Columba’s and Sir John Lawes reached round 4, Sandringham reached Round 5, but it was Beaumont who went one better before losing narrowly to Spalding GS in the 6th round. In the Under 15 Cup competition, Haileybury and Verulam reached round 4, with Berkhamsted going one better before losing to Bedford in round 5. In the U15 Vase competition, St. Alban’s reached Round 5, Queen Elizabeth’s Barnet, and Hitchin reached Round 6. St Columba’s College went 2 rounds further before losing at the Quarter Final stage to the eventual winners Sherborne.

The Morrie Morris Award, presented at the County Members’ Dinner was awarded to Brandon Bowden of Hockerill Anglo-European College in Bishop’s Stortford, who has represented the county at all age groups, captaining the U18 side. He represented the London & South East Division. The CSU would like to thank the CB for the opportunity to present this award at their dinner, together with the award of tankards to our Junior International players.

The CSU have held competitions at Under 18, 16 and 13 in 7-a-side and an Under 12 10-a-side tournament. Oaklands College were winners of the U18 Cup, narrowly beating Berkhamsted in the final. In the Under 18 Plate competition Roundwood Park beat Queen Elizabeth’s. In the Under 16 Cup, Watford GS beat Berkhamsted and in the U16 Plate competition, Verulam beat Queen Elizabeth’s. In the Under 13 competition, Verulam beat The Bishop’s Stortford High School in the final and in the Plate competition Bishop’s Stortford College beat Richard Hale. At Under 12 level, the Cup was won by The Bishop’s Stortford High School who beat Watford GS in the final and in the Plate competition, Barnwell beat Beaumont.

The CSU have continued to work closely with Mel Lilley and her CRC team, and it is hoped that we will be able to offer further competitions in the future. Nick Isiekwe (Haileybury) and Danny Cutmore (Beaumont) represented England at Under 18 and Under 17 level.

3 disciplinary incidents were reported over the season, 1 Under 18 player and 2 Coaches relating to verbal abuse of Referees.

During the course of the year information was requested of the CSU related to future funding through the PFR, our thoughts regarding the future of the U14 Divisional State School Tournament, which did take place and Herts were represented by St George’s, who came a very creditable second. An Audit (ERFSU) relating to Member School Activity. Information was sent out to all our affiliated school, via email (please make sure we receive your most up to date/appropriate email address) relating to County Trials, Schools of Rugby, Unity Project with Herts linked to Germany and Heidelberg and Mainz, RWC Pop Up shows in Herts (April & Sept). The CSU are extremely indebted to Tom Hockedy and the secretarial staff at Berkhamsted School for their time in distributing this information.

On behalf of the CSU, I would like to thank all the members of the Committee for their continued and unstinting support, especially to Tom Hockedy who took over the Treasurer’s role, as well as distributing information

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to all our member schools. We are extremely fortunate to have such experienced and knowledgeable people serving on our Committee who represent us on several other committees at county, divisional and national level, none more so than our Chairman, David Maughan who always ‘fights’ Hertfordshire’s cause and makes sure that all our members are always informed and kept up to date. However, the Committee would welcome anyone interested in being part of the team, as several of its members have multiple roles! Thanks should also go to the Hertfordshire Referees Society for their support; to St Albans School for the use of their facilities for our committee meetings and for hosting the U18 & U16 tournaments. To Bishop’s Stortford College and to Berkhamsted School for hosting the U13 & U12 tournaments respectively.

We are less than 6 months away from the start of the Rugby World Cup and it is incumbent on all who are involved in rugby to utilise this opportunity to showcase our sport, especially to the younger generation, making it a safe and enjoyable sport for them to participate in. Finally, I would like to congratulate all schools, their staff and volunteers, for working tirelessly to promote and develop the game and to give our young players the chance to experience what the game has to offer. I would like to wish you all success and enjoyment for the forthcoming season.

J D R WilliamsHon. Secretary

OFFICERS

PRESIDENTA (TONY) K.O.SMITH 07866270865 e-mail: akosmith@hotmail.co.uk

CHAIRMANDAVID R.H.MAUGHAN2 Tiverton Road, Potters Bar EN6 5HY 01707 659576 (H), 07989353544 (M)e-mail: fammaughan@supanet.com

HON. SECRETARYJOHN D.R.WILLIAMS7 Aston Road, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6HR 01386 841112 (H), 07973802809 (M) e-mail:jdrwilliams2@gmail.com

HON. TREASURERTOM HOCKEDYBerkhamsted School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 2BB01442 358001(W), e-mail:thockedy@berkhamstedschool.org(W)

COUNTY SCHOOLS’ UNION DISCIPLINE SECRETARY (CSUDS)JOHN D.R.WILLIAMS01386 841112 (H)

H.R.F.S.U. REPRESENTATIVES

H.R.F.U.CHRIS C.HUDSON, St. Alban’s School. 01727 855521(W), e-mail:cchudson@st-albans.sch.uk

E.R.F.S.U.DAVID R.H.MAUGHAN.01707 659576 (H)

LONDON & S.E.SCHOOLS’DIVISION JOHN D.R.WILLIAMS01386 841112 (H)

DAVID R.H.MAUGHAN.01707 659576 (H)

H.R.F.U. COMMUNITY RUGBY STEVE RobinsRichard Hale School. 01992 583441 (W); 07751596236 (M) robinsreliant@yahoo.co.uk

CHRIS C.HUDSON, St. Alban’s School. 01727 855521 (W)

JOHN D.R.WILLIAMS01386 841112 (H)

H.R.F.U. Mini & JuniorEd.J.W.LOWE, St. Columba’s College. [01727 892018 (W); 07966922975 (M) lowe.e@stcolumbascollege.org]

All General Committee Meetings will be held at St. Albans School Pavilion - Woollams at 18.30hours, Tuesday 13th October and Monday 25th January. The A.G.M., will be on Tuesday 3rd May.

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A Aldwickbury School Wheathampstead Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1AD. Tel: 01582 713022. e-mail: sport.head@aldwickbury.org.uk Contact: John Preston e-mail: j.preston@aldwickbury.org.uk

Ashlyns School Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 3HH Tel: 01442 863605 e-mail: admin.ashlyns@thegrid.org.ukContact: John Preston. e-mail: jpreston@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk

BBarnwell School Stevenage, Herts. SG2 9SW. Tel: 01438 222500 Contact: Kristian Jones. e-mail: k.jones@barnwell.herts.sch.uk

Beaumont SchoolOakwood Drive, St Albans, Herts. Tel: 01727 854726, e-mail: admin@beaumont.herts.sch.uk Contact: Ed Panting, e-mail: edward.panting@beaumont.herts.sch.uk

Beechwood Park School Pickford Road, Markyate, St Albans. AL3 8AW Tel: 01582 840333 Contact: James Barringer. e-mail: barringer@beechwoodpark.herts.sch.uk

Berkhamsted Collegiate School, Castle Street, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2BB. Tel: 01442 358000, e-mail: info@berkhamstedschool.orgContact: Dick Mowbray. e-mail: rmowbray@berkhamstedschool.org.uk

Birchwood H SParsonage Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 5BD Tel: 01279 655936, e-mail: admin@birchwood.herts.sch.ukContact: Darren Jones. e-mail: djones@birchwoodhigh.org.uk

Bishop’s Stortford College10, Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 2PJ Tel: 01279 838616, e-mail: generalinfo@bsc.biblio.netContact: James Reyburn, e-mail: james.reyburn@bishopsstortfordcollege.org

Bishop’s Stortford H SThe, London Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 3LU Tel: 01279 868686, e-mail: office@tbshs.herts.sch.uk Contact: Matt Hale e-mail: matthew.hale@tbshs.org

Bridgewater SchoolBridle Way, Billett Lane, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 1ES Tel: 01442 871271 Contact: Head of PE. e-mail: admin.bridgewater@thegrid.org.uk

Broxbourne SchoolHigh Road, Broxbourne, Herts. EN10 7DD Tel: 01992 411060. e-mail: admin@broxbourne.herts.sch.ukContact: Mike Dobson. e-mail: broxbournepedept@yahoo.co.uk

Bushey Academy London Road, Bushey, Herts. WD23 3AA. Tel: 020 8950 9502 Contact: Michael Chapman e-mail: mchapman@thebusheyacademy.org

Bushey Meads SchoolColdharbour Lane, Bushey, Herts. WD23 4PA. Tel: 020 8950 3000 Contact: Ashley Cartledge, email: ashley.cartledge@busheymeads.herts.sch.uk

CCavendish SchoolWarners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 3DW. Tel: 01442 404333 Contact: Richard Woodard, e-mail: r.woodard@cavendish.herts.sch.uk

Chancellor’s SchoolPine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts. AL9 7BN Tel: 01707 650702 e-mail: admin@chancellors.herts.sch.ukContact: David Welch. e-mail: welch_736@hotmail.comCheshunt SchoolCollege Road, Cheshunt, Herts. Tel: 01992 624375, e-mail: admin@cheshunt.herts.sch.ukContact: Roy Tucker e-mail: roywilliamtucker@hotmail.com

Collenswood SchoolCollenswood Road, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 9HQ. Tel: 01438 313011

D Dame Alice Owen SchoolDugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, Herts. Tel: 01707 64344. e-mail: admin@damealiceowens.herts.sch.ukContact: Neil Gamester email: neilgamester@gmail.com

Dewhurst St Mary CE Primary SchoolChurchgate, Cheshunt, Herts. EN8 9ND Tel: 01992 624117Contact: e-mail: head.dewhurst@thegrid.org.uk

E East Barnet SchoolChestnut Grove, East Barnet, Herts. EN4 8PU Tel: 020 8440 4162 e-mail: enquires@eastbarnet.barnet.sch

Edge Grove SchoolHigh Cross, Aldenham, Watford, Herts. WD25 8NL Tel: 01923 855724 e-mail: enquiries@edgegrove.comContact: Matthew King. e-mail: mking@edgegrove.com

Edwinstree Middle SchoolNorfolk Road, Buntingford, Herts. Tel: 01763 271446 e-mail: admin@edwinstree.herts.sch.ukContact: Harriett Shipleye-mail: Harriet.Shipley@edwinstree.herts.sch.uk

FFalconer SchoolFalconer Road, Bushey, Herts. WD23 3AT. Tel: 020 8950 2565 e-mail: admin@falconer.herts.sch.uk Contact: Mr C Jones

Fearnhill SchoolIcknield Way West, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 4BA Tel: 01462 621200 e-mail: admin@fearnhill.herts.sch.ukContact: Adam Marsh. e-mail: adam.marsh10@fearnhill.herts.sch.uk

Francis Coombe AcademyHorseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts. WD25 7HW Tel: 01923 672964Contact: Matt Sutton, e-mail:M.Sutton@franciscombeacademy.org.uk

Freman CollegeBowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Herts. SG9 9DF. Tel: 01763 271818, e-mail: admin@fremancollege.herts.sch.uk Contact: Russell Dee. e-mail: rgd@fremancollege.org.uk

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G Garston ManorHorseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts. WD25 7HE Tel: 01923 673757 e-mail: gmanorschl@aol.comContact: Terry Graves: e-mail: terry.graves@greneway.herts.sch.uk

Goffs SchoolGoffs Lane, Cheshunt, Herts. EN7 5QW. Tel: 01992 424200Contact: Phil Tucker. e-mail: pth@goffs.herts.sch.uk

Graveley Primary SchoolAshwell Common, Gravely, Nr Hitchin SG4 7LT. Tel: 01438 351377 Contact: Head of PE. e-mail: admin.gravely@thegrid.co.uk

Green Lanes JMI SchoolGreen Lanes, Hatfield Garden Village, Herts. AL10 9JY Tel: 01707 262 556 e-mail: admin@greenlanes.herts.sch.ukContact: James Walker. e-mail: james.walkerll@ntlworld.com

Greneway SchoolGarden Walk, Royston, Herts. SG8 7JF Tel: 01763 243650 e-mail: greneway.admin@greneway.herts.sch.ukContact: Rob Dowler, e-mail: rob.dowler@greneway.herts.sch.uk

HHaberdashers’ Askes Boys SchoolButterfly Lane, Elstree, Herts. WD6 2AF Tel: 020 8266 1740 e-mail: office@habsboys.org.uk Contact: Alastair Metcalfe e-mail: Metcalfe_a@habsboys.org.uk

Haileybury CollegeCollege Road, Hertford Heath, Hertford, Herts. SG13 7NU Tel: 01992 706200 Contact: Michael Owen, e-mail:m.owen@haileybury.com

Heath Mount Prep SchoolWoodhall Park, Watton at Stone, Herts. SG14 3NG Tel: 01920 830230 e-mail: office@heathmount.orgContact: Ivan Rock. e-mail rocki@heathmount.org

Hertswood AcademyCowley Hill, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 5LG. Tel: 020 8238 7200 e-mail: admin@hertswood.herts.sch.ukContact: Paul Marlow. e-mail: pmarlow@hertswoodacademy.org

Highfield School, HighfieldLetchworth Garden City, Herts. SG6 3QA. Tel: 01462 620500Contact: Mr Kemp. e-mail: admin@highfield.herts.sch.uk

Hitchin Boys’ School, Grammar School Walk Hitchin, Herts. SG5 1JB Tel: 01462 432181 e-mail: admin@hbs.herts.sch.ukContact: Mr C Pugh e-mail: admin@hitchinboys.co.uk

Hockerill Anglo-European CollegeDunmow Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 5HX Tel: 01279 658451 e-mail: admin@hockerhill.herts.sch.ukContact: Simon Vernon e-mail: simon_vernon@hotmail.com

Holmshill SchoolShenley Road, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 1TS. Tel: 020 8953 2946

Howe Green House Primary SchoolGreat Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM22 7UFTel: 01279 657706, e-mail: info@howegreenhouseschool.co.uk

I Immanuel College87-91, Elstree Road, Bushey, Herts. WD23 4EB Tel: 020 8950 0604 Contact: Lee Raby, e-mail: lraby@immanuel.herts.sch.uk

JJohn F Kennedy RC SchoolHollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 2PH. Tel: 01442 266150, e-mail: admin@jfk.herts.sch.ukContact: Jack Joyce. e-mail: jjoyce@jfk.herts.sch.uk

John Henry Newman SchoolThe, Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Herts. SH1 4AE Tel: 01438 314643, e-mail: admin@johnhenrynewman@herts.sch.uk Contact: Simon Miles. e-mail: MilesS@jhn.herts.sch.uk

John Warner SchoolThe, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Herts. EN11 0QF Tel: 01992 462889Contact: Tara Hadock e-mail: tha@johnwarner@herts.sch.uk

KKings Langley SchoolLove Lane, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 264504, e-mail: admin@kingslangley.herts.sch.ukContact: Matt Jarvis e-mail: jarvism05@kingslangley.herts.sch.uk

Kingshott SchoolStevenage Road, St Ippolyts, Hitchin. SG4 7JX Tel: 01462 432009 e-mail: gd@kingshott.herts.sch.ukContact: Ben Bentley, e-mail: bbentley@kingshottschool.com

Knights Templar SchoolPark Street, Baldock, Herts. SG7 6DZ. Tel: 01462 620700 e-mail: admin.rtemplar@thegrid.co.ukContact: Steve Smith, e-mail: SPSmith@ktemplar.herts.sch.uk

LLarwood Primary SchoolWebb Rise, Stevenage. SG1 5QU Tel: 01438 236333Contact: e-mail: lloydr641@thegrid.org.uk

Leventhorpe SchoolCambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. Tel: 01279 836633 e-mail: education@leventhorpe.herts.sch.ukContact: Simon Lawrence, e-mail: sjl@leventhorpe.net

Lochinver House SchoolHeath Road, Potters Bar, Herts. EN6 1LW Tale: 01707 653064 Contact: Chris Norton, e-mail: cnorton@lochinverhouse.herts.sch.uk

Lockers Park SchoolLockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 1TL Tel: 01442 251712 e-mail: secretary@lockerspark.herts.sch.ukContact: Gavin Taylor, e-mail: gtaylor@lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

Longdean SchoolRumballs Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP3 8JB Tel: 01442 217277 e-mail: admin@longdean.herts.sch.ukContact:Rhys Mellor e-mail: R.Mellor@longdean.herts.sch.uk

M Marlborough SchoolWatling Street, St Albans. AL1 2QA Tel: 01727 731340 e-mail: marlboroughpe@hotmail.comContact: Rob Vivian. e-mail: rob.vivian@marlborough.herts.sch.uk

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Marriotts SchoolBrittain Way Stevenage, Herts. SG2 8UT. Tel: 01438 726999Contact: Josh Lucy, e-mail: j.lucy@marriotts.herts.sch.uk

Monks Walk SchoolKnights field, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL8 7NL Tel: 01707 322 846, e-mail: admin@monkswalk.herts.sch.ukContact: Ian Athill. e-mail: attasatmonkswalk@hotmail.com

Mount Grace SchoolChurch Road, Potters Bar, Herts. EN6 1EZ Tel: 01707 655512, e-mail: arnoldb704@mountgrace.herts.sch.ukContact: Darren Roberts. e-mail: teddr69@yahoo.co.uk

NNicholas Breakspear SchoolColney Heath Lane, St Albans, Herts. AL4 0TT. Tel: 01727 860079, e-mail: admin@nicolasbreakspear.herts.sch.ukContact: Phil Newbery. e-mail: newboy05@hotmail.co.uk

Nobel SchoolThe, Mobbsburyway, Chells, Stevenage, Herts. SG2 0HS. Tel: 01438 222600 e-mail: admin@nobel.herts.sch.ukContact: Ryan Spence, e-mail: ryanspence@nobel.herts.sch.uk

North Herts CollegeCambridge Road, Hitchin. SG4 0JD Tel: 01462 424242

Northwood Prep SchoolMoor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, Herts.Tel: 01923 825648, e-mail: dtodd@northwoodprep.co.ukContact: Dominic Todd

Norton SchoolNorton Road, Letchworth. SG6 1AF Tel: 01462 682908

OOaklands CollegeSt Albans - Smallfield Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans. AL4 0JA Tel: 07748 188816, e-mail: rugby@oaklands.ac.ukContact: Dave Hesketh. e-mail: dave.hesketh@oaklands.ac.uk

Onslow St AudreysOld Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Herts. Tel: 01707 264228, fax 01707 26332 e-mail: athomas@onslow.herts.sch.ukContact: A Thomas

PParkgate SchoolSouthwold Road, Watford. WD24 7DH Tel: 01923 243905 e-mail: admin@parkgatejmm.herts.sch.ukContact: Sally Croxford

Parminters SchoolHigh Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts. WD2 7JU Tel: 01923 671424 e-mail: admin.parmiters@thegrid.org.ukContact: Bradley Hughes. e-mail: b.hughes@parmiters.herts.sch.uk

Pirton JMI SchoolHigh Street, Pirton. SG5 3PS Tel: 01462 712370

Priory SchoolBedford Road, Hitchin. SG5 2UR Tel: 01462 622300 e-mail: admin@priory.herts.sch.ukContact: Chris Pope. e-mail: chris.pope@priory.herts.sch.uk

QQueen Elizabeth’s SchoolQueens Road, Barnet, Herts. EN4 4DQ. Tel: 020 8441 4646 e-mail: enquiries@qebarnet.co.uk Contact: Mark Peplow e-mail: MPeplow@qebarnet.co.uk

Queens SchoolAldenham Road, Bushey, Herts. WD23 2TY Tel: 01923 478239 e-mail: office@queens.herts.sch.uk Contact: Mike Hopwood. e-mail: hopwoomi@queens.herts.sch.uk

RRadlett Prep SchoolWatling Street, Radlett, Herts. WD7 7LY Tel: 01923 856812 e-mail: admin@radlett-prep.herts.sch.uk

Richard Hale SchoolHale Road, Hertford. SG13 8EN Tel: 01992 583441, e-mail: admin@richardhale.co.uk Contact: Tim Saunders. Tel: 01707 895717 (H), 01992 583441 (B) e-mail: sa@richardhale.co.uk

Rickmansworth SchoolScotts Hill, Rickmansworth, Herts. WD3 3AQ Tel: 01923 773296, e-mail:admin@rickmansworth.herts.sch.ukContact: Simon White. e-mail: swhite@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

Roundwood Park SchoolRoundwood Park, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 3AE Tel: 01582 765344 e-mail: admin@roundwoodpark.herts.sch.ukContact: Matt Hunter. e-mail: hunterm@roundwoodpark.herts.sch.uk

S St Albans SchoolAbbey Gateway, St Albans, Herts. AL3 4HB Tel: 01727 855521, e-mail: pe@st-albans.herts.sch.uk Contact: Chris Hudson. e-mail: cchudson@st-albans.herts.sch.uk

St Clement Danes SchoolChenies Road, Chorleywood, WD3 6EW Tel: 01923 284169 e-mail: enquiries@stclmentdanes.org.ukContact: Ian Birkett. e-mail: birketti130@stclementdanes.herts.sch.uk

St Columba’s CollegeKing Harry Lane, St Albans, Herts. AL3 4AW Tel: 01727 755175, e-mail:swales.m@stcolumbascollege.org Contact: Dan Townson, e-mail: townson.d@stcolumbascollege.org

St Edmunds College, Old Hall Green, Ware, Herts. SG11 1DS Tel: 01920 821504, e-mail: admissions@stedmundscollege.org Contact: Larry Cummins e-mail:lcumminsl@stedmundscollege.orgContact: Adam Cunnah e-mail:acunnah@stedmundscollege.org

St George’s SchoolSun Lane, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 4TD Tel: 01582 765277, e-mail: pe@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk Contact: Neil Harris e-mail: nharris@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk

St Joan of Arc RC SchoolHigh Street, Rickmansworth. WD3 1HG Tel: 01923 773881Contact: James Simpson. e-mail: jsimpson@JOA.herts.sch.uk

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St Joseph’s in the Park, St Marys Lane, Hertingfordbury. SG14 2LX Tel: 01992 581378 e-mail: admin@stjosephsinthepark.co.ukContact: Dominic Spong, e-mail: dominic.spong@stjosephsinthepark.co.uk

St Mary’s Catholic SchoolWindhill, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 2NQ Tel: 01279 654901, e-mail: stmaryscatholicpedept@yahoo.co.uk

St Marys High SchoolChurchgate, Cheshunt, Herts. EN8 9ED Tel: 01992 629124. e-mail: stmaryspedept@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Mete Redif email mete.redif@st-maryshigh.herts.sch.uk

St Michael’s Catholic High SchoolHigh Elms Lane, Garston, Watford. WD25 0SS Tel: 01293 673760 e-mail: admin@stmichaelschs.herts.sch.ukContact: Darren Larner. e-mail: larner.d@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

Samuel Ryder AcademyDrakes Drive St Albans, Herts. AL1 5AR Tel: 01727 859382Contact: Ben Pike. Email: b.pike@samuelryderacademy.co.uk

Sandringham SchoolThe Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX Tel: 01727 759240Contact: Ed Coy. e-mail: edward.coy@sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sele SchoolThe, Welwyn Road, Hertford. SG14 2DG Tel: 01992 581455 e-mail: admin@sele.herts.sch.ukContact: Steve Miller. e-mail: smiller@sele.herts.sch.uk

Sheredes SchoolCock Lane, Hoddesdon, Herts. EN11 8JY Tel: 01992 410800, e-mail:admin@sfosborn.herts.sch.uk Contact: Richard Hammond. e-mail: sheredespedept@yahoo.co.uk

Simon Balle SchoolMangrove Road, Hertford. SG13 8AJ Tel: 01992 410400 e-mail: admin@simonballe.herts.sch.ukContact: Daire Brennan, e-mail: brennand@simonballe.herts.sch.uk

Sir Frederick OsbornHerns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 2AF Tel: 0844 4772515, e-mail: admin@sfosborn.herts.sch.ukContact: Ian Graham e-mail: ian.graham@sfosborn.herts.sch.uk

Sir John Lawes SchoolManland Way, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 4QP Tel: 01582 760043 ext 239 e-mail: admin@sjl.herts.sch.uk Contact: Rik Howard, e-mail: rhoward@sjl.herts.sch.uk

Southgate School Sussex Way, Cockfosters, Herts. EN4 0BL Tel: 020 8449 9583 Contact: Gareth Lane e-mail: glane@southgate.enfield.sch.uk

Stanborough SchoolLemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL8 6UR. Tel: 01707 321755, e-mail: admin@stanborough.herts.sch.ukContact: Paul Harris. e-mail: pharris@stanborough.herts.sch.uk

T The Astley Cooper School. St. Angnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7HL Tel: 01442 394141Email: admin@astleycooper.herts.sch.ukContact: Jack Stevenson email: jack.stevenson@astleycooper.herts.sch.uk

Thomas Alleyne School, The, High Street, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 3BE Tel: 01438 344344 Contact; Duncan Visser e-mail: visserd@tas.herts.sch.uk

Thomas Coram Middle SchoolSwing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2RP Tel: 01442 866757 e-mail: admin @thomascoram.herts.sch.ukContact: Graham Rhodes

Tring SchoolMortimer Hill, Tring, Herts. HP23 5JD Tel: 01442 822303 e-mail: tringschool@tring.herts.sch.ukContact: David Redwood. e-mail: dredwood@tring.herts.sch.uk

Turnford SchoolMill Lane, Cheshunt, Herts. EN8 0SU Tel: 01992 627070, e-mail: turnfordpedept@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Adam Clark clarka@haileyburyturnford.com

VVerulam SchoolBrampton Road, St Albans, Herts. AL1 4PR Tel: 01727 766100, e-mail: admin@verulam.herts.sch.uk Contact: Paul O’Connor

WWatford G S for BoysRickmansworth Road, Watford, Herts. WD18 7JF Tel: 01923 208900, e-mail: office@watfordboys.herts.sch.uk Contact: Giles Wallis. e-mail: wallisg@watfordboys.herts.sch.uk

West Herts College Watford campus, Watford Road, Watford. Tel: 01923 812036Contacts: Sean Meddemane-mail: Sean.Meddeman@westherts.ac.uk

Westbrook Hay Prep SchoolLondon Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 2RF Tel: 01442 256143 e-mail: westbrookhay@westbrookhay.co.ukContact: Stuart Stedman, e-mail: stuart_stedman@westbrookhay.co.uk

Westfield Community Technology CollegeTolpits Lane, Watford. Tel: 01923 231560 e-mail: admin@westfield.herts.sch.ukContact: Abu Choudhury. e-mail: abu.choudhury@westfield.herts.sch.uk

Woodlands Primary SchoolAlban Crescent, Borehamwood, Herts. WD6 5JF. Tel: 02089 532717, e-mail: admin.woodlands@thegrid.org.ukContact: Simon Barr

YYork House SchoolSarratt Road, Croxley Green, Herts. WD3 4LW Tel: 01923 772395 e-mail: yhsoffice@aol.comContact: Will Woodford e-mail: willwoodford1@aol.com

Note: The Hertfordshire Referees Society also sometimes supplies referees to the following non Hertfordshire schools

Hillside SchoolReferee Contact: Rugby master. Tel: 020 8953 1852 (B)

The Latymer SchoolReferee Contact: Adrian King. Tel: 020 8807 4037 (B)

HERTFORDSHIRE SOCIETY OF RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION REFEREES

Welwyn v Stevenage at the County Finals at Allianz Park 2015Appointments & contacts: www.whostheref.com

Membership & Recruitment Peter Smith 07958 988589 membership@hertsrefs.co.uk

Enquiries: secretary@hertsrefs.co.uk

56th Annual Society DinnerThursday 12th November 2015

Our President, Peter Brady, cordially invites you and is looking forward to the pleasure of your company And we also provide Trophies for members and Clubs and this year our Guest speakers are:

Mid Herts Golf Club, Lamer Lane, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead AL4 8RS. Kick off: - 19:00 for 19.30 Cost £40 per head

Contact: Paul Freestone baldyref49@gmail.com Mobile: 07887 751271

Jason Leonard OBERFU President, 2003 World Cup Winner

Wayne BarnesWorld Rugby, England and Premiership Referee

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As the new President of the Hertfordshire Society of Rugby Football Union Referees, I firstly want to send my best wishes to all Hertfordshire clubs for the 2015/16 season.

We at the Society expect to appoint over 1,500 match officials (referees, assistant referees, assessors and coaches) to about 1,000 games during in the 2015/16 season. Our Society referees cover a wide range of games at Level 6 and below in the London leagues, Herts/Middlesex leagues and Herts/Middlesex Merit Tables, as well as representative games including last season the Hertfordshire Under 23 games at Allianz Park. Our midweek and Sunday referees are also regularly involved in school and competitive youth matches.

Anyone who took part in this year’s 7s and the City tournament at Allianz Park will recall seeing a large number of Herts Society members refereeing the amateur competitions at Mill Hill and Hendon and acting as ARs for the elite competition in the main stadium.

Our principal aim remains one of sending the most appropriate referee to every match which means that we face a constant need to recruit, develop and retain referees, coaches and advisers.The Society is therefore always looking out for new referees from the ranks of players who want to remain in the game after their playing days are over and from supporters of the game who want to become more involved. All of our Society referees are members of local clubs – we encourage them to talk to people who are already refereeing junior sides on Sunday mornings and may be ready to step up into Society membership.Just as importantly, we are looking to recruit young referees who may have the time and potential to advance a long way in the game. The last 2 seasons have seen a number of our younger referees promoted to the South East and Midlands Groups to handle Level 5 games and with ex-professionals Martyn Wood (Bath and Wasps) and Richard Haughton (Saracens and Perpignan) working closely with us as part of the RFU’s plan to fast track professional players through to national league status.

The Society will be launching its Young Officials Academy to the clubs and colleges this season with the aim of developing young referees at school and college level throughout the County.

The Society’s training programme is made up of a mixture of practical and technical sessions at monthly meetings at the Hertfordshire Sports Village at Herts University with additional practical sessions for the Society’s development squad and new joiners. Our own training team is regularly supplemented by a wide range of external presenters, including members of the RFU’s national panel of referees. All of our Society meetings are open to coaches, players and supporters from the Herts clubs who either may be interested in taking up refereeing or are simply interested in hearing how the game looks from the referee’s point of view. We are very keen to work on our communication with club players and coaches and so details of our monthly meetings will be widely circulated in advance. This season, we will be taking groups of our referees to selected clubs on a Sunday morning to offer whatever constructive advice we can to club referees.

We support our referees’ development with regular input from referee coaches as well as reports from advisers who watch our all of our referees at least once a season to ensure that they remain up-to-date with the level of expectation that both the Society and the Herts clubs have for the match officials that we send out.

If a new career as a referee interests you, do please get in touch either by e-mailing me on president@hertsrefs.co.uk or by contacting any of the Society’s officers who are listed on our website at http://www.hertsrefs.co.uk.

Peter Brady President Herts Referees Society

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HERTFORDSHIRE SOCIETY OF RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION REFEREES [HSRFUR]Our Society provides continuing development of our referees – and we encourage club referees to become part of this programme, as are members of the Young Officials Academy.

Club Referees, Coaches and Members (Adult and Junior age groups) are welcome to attend our meetings.

Venue: University of Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield Business Park AL10 9EU. 1st Floor Conference Room.

Wednesday 12th August outdoor session (St Albans RFC)Wednesday 9th September, Wednesday 14th October, November: No Society meetingWednesday 9th December, Thursday 14th January, Thursday 11th FebruaryThursday 10th March, Thursday 14th April, Thursday 12th May (AGM)

Development Evenings at same location:Wednesday 23rd September, Wednesday 28th October, Wednesday 25th NovemberThursday 28th January, Thursday 25th February, Thursday 24th March, Thursday 28th April

New Joiner Evenings at same location:Pleas ensure that you contact John Asker 078091 172692 jsasker@btinternet.com

Wednesday 26th August, Wednesday 23rd September, Wednesday 28th OctoberWednesday 25th November, Thursday 28th January, Thursday 25th FebruaryThursday 24th March, Thursday 28th April

Fitness and practical development training:Venue: Verulum Park, Holywell Hill St. Albans AL1 2DJEvery Tuesday from July to May from 7.30 – 8.30pm Meet at Verulum Park Track Car Park (behind Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre)

Please note that our communication to the whole community and official documents will be on our web site www.hertsrefs.co.uk

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident - Peter Brady 01279 652505(W) 07743 824230 (M) president@hertsrefs.co.uk

Immediate Past President - Geoff Williams 01727 895766 (H) 07540 884100 (M)

Secretary - Paul Freestone 01462 454640 (H) 07877 751271(M) secretary@hertsrefs.co.uk

Treasurer - Albert Churchman 01923 225706(H) 07789778439 (M) treasurer@hertsrefs.co.uk

Grading & Appointments Chairman - Michael Tutty 07950 475286 mtutty16@hotmail.com

Training and Society Meetings - Peter Brady 07743 824230 (M) peter@planninglawpractice.co.uk

Life Vice-Presidents M.K.Burdett, A.S.Gibbs, K.Hurley, D.N.Hurst, W. Watkins, D.J. Williams, E. Bawden and B Marshall.

Past Presidents L.M.Boundy, E.J.Western, W.Watkins, A.S.Gibbs, D.N.Hurst, D.J.Williams, K.Hurley, M.K. Burdett, A.J. Wortley, B. May, E. Bawden, Paul Freestone, Peter Smith and Geoff Williams

Appointments, Re-appointments Saturday & Exchanges Secretary - Tony Lynch 07545 389560 appointments@hertsrefs.co.uk

Sunday re-appointments & Mid-week Appointments - John Eyre 01727 848537(H) 07740 054726(M) midweek@hetsrefs.co.uk

Society Adviser Development Officer - Geoff Williams 01727 895766(H) 07540 884100(M) sado@hertsrefs.co.uk

Training and Coaching - Mike Tutty 07950 475286 (M) mtutty16@hotmail.com

Annual Dinner - Paul Freestone 01462 454640(H) 07887 751271 (M) baldyref49@gmail.com

Disciplinary Reports - Mike Skeels 07710 960782 disciplinary@hertsrefs.co.uk

Membership & Recruitment - Peter Smith 07958 988589 membership@hertsrefs.co.uk

Marketing & Sponsorship - Peter Smith 07958 988589 marketing@hertsrefs.co.uk

Representatives: Hertfordshire RFU Forum Peter Brady/Paul Freestone

Hertfordshire Disciplinary Mike Skeels Eastern Counties Management Geoff Williams

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MEMBERS LISTINGName Contact EmailAngus, John M 07860 915930 johnwangus@aol.comAshwood, Colin M 07775 792597 colin.ashwood@curriebrown.comAsker, John M 07809 172692 jsasker@btinternet.comAtkinson, Foggy M 07806 674177 isatkinson1@ntlworld.comAvent, Ian M 07932 073241 ianavent@aol.comBartlett, Timothy M 07876 577433 timsbartlett@hotmail.comBawden, Edward M 07855 928845 e.bawden@btinternet.comBond, Jared M 07554 954936 jared.a.bond@googlemail.comBonnett, Jonathan M 07972 233392 jonathanbonnett@btinternet.comBoot, Alastair M 07740 101737 Alastair.boot@hotmail.co.ukBrady, Peter M 07743 824230 peter@planninglawpractice.co.ukBuchan, Paul M 07810 125480 paul.buchan2@btopenworld.comBurdett, Mike M 07751 660859 mkburdett@ntlworld.comCaplan, Simon M 07971 549209 simcap@live.comCarnell, Bob M 07885 484493 bob.carnell@kerryfoods.co.ukCarr, Daniel M 07736 470932 dcarr@channing.co.ukCartman, Harry M 07434 968366 h.cartman@hotmail.co.ukChapman, Jonathan M 07900 050717 jonchapman1@gmail.comCharman, Kevin M 07733 262215 k.charman@ntlworld.comChurchman, Albert M 07789 778439 albert.churchman@ntlworld.comClarke, Carl M 07805 144103 clarkie158@gmail.comClarke, James M 07769 850728 Jclarke0@aol.comCockburn, Nicholas M 07961 973928 nick@opticrealm.co.ukCowan, Harry M 07970 536959 harry.cowan@changedelivery.comCreasey, Anthony M 07846 325449 anthonycreasey@btinternet.comCumming, Ian M 07976 651134 ian.cumming@inbox.comDavies, Philip M 07939 542339 pwdavies@btinternet.comDavis, Jonathan M 07730 666 640 davisjonathan10@gmail.comDe-Honri, Brian M 07877 875890 bdehonri@hotmail.comDurward-Ackhurst, Christopher M 07811 206013 chris@dasgaff.co.ukDwyer, Aidan H 01462 711539 adwyer46@hotmail.comEdgeworth, Keith M 07905 153141 keith.edgeworth@hotmail.comEmbleton, Simon M 07733 266765 simon.embleton@ntlworld.comEverall, Roly M 07932 591158 roly.everall@ntlworld.comEyre, John M 07740 054726 jdeyre@hotmail.comFine, Peter M 07812 826724 peterfine@btconnect.comFord, Andy M 07900 583419 awgford1981@gmail.comFoster, Nick M 07403 194245 fossie29@btinternet.comFreestone, Paul M 07887 751271 baldyref49@gmail.comGarwood, John M 07505 560121 johnsgarwood@btinternet.comGibbs, Steven M 07950 871760 m99jed@yahoo.co.ukGreen, Kevin M 07885 741797 kevincgreen@hotmail.comGreen, Robert M 07824 885998 rgbaagee@btinternet.comHamer, Peter M 07880 785738 peter.hamer5@ntlworld.comHarrison, Michael H 01763 261775 mhdunbanking@gmail.comHaughton, Richard M 07779 653888 Richard_haughton@yahoo.co.ukHawkins, Stuart M 00968 9320 9366 stuart.hawkins@sky.comHenderson, Douglas M 07952 804667 douglas.henderson@barclayscapital.comHewlett, Stephen M 07887 632740 lange.hewlett@btinternet.comHicks, Keith M 07966 517669 hicks.malindi@btinternet.comHorgan, Graham M 07957 493782 gthorgan@hotmail.co.ukHurrell, Tim M 07842 241550 timothy.hurrell@sky.comHyams, Lee M 07710 074046 leehyams100@msn.comJackman, Thomas M 07816 349029 twjackman@gmail.comJackson, Andrew M 07714 452752 andrew.jackson@rontec.uk.comJenkins, Mostyn M 07709 238742 mostyn.welshwizard@btinternet.comJohnston, Andy M 07554 663397 andyrossjohnston@gmail.com

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Jones, Ryan M 07462 606 111 Whotheman84@gmail.comJones, Trevor M 07901 517404 trevor.jones5@sky.comLamberth, Paul M 07767 247264 paul@paullamberth.comLarmer, Michael M 07780 823458 Michael.Larmer@teamimprovement.co.ukLeach, Andrew M 07850 020916 andrew-leach@hotmail.co.ukLeake, Tony M 07831 517394 tonyleake@aol.comLearmonth, Chris M 07977 204008 learmonthc@gmail.comLiddington, Greg M 07824 437700 gregorylid@gmail.comLiley, Mel M 07715 856769 melanieliley@rfu.comLinard, Ben M 07920 836680 benlinard@hotmail.co.ukLynch, Tony M 07545 389560 appointments@hertsrefs.co.ukMarshall, Bruce M 07855 640398 bruce-marshall@outlook.comMay, Brent M 07768 633718 may@penbre.freeserve.co.ukMcDonald, Kenny M 07769 952515 k_mcdonald@sky.comMoore, Bob M 07875 625022 rmoore_orchard@hotmail.comMort, Alistair M 07810 525016 alistair.mort@btinternet.comNicholson, Andy M 07768 555356 andynic_4@hotmail.comOrme, Wendy M 07717 800431 wendy.z.orme@gsk.comOrton, Nigel M 07967 078585 ortonnigel@btinternet.comOwen, Michael M 07859 896067 m.owen@haileybury.comPeterkin, Gary M 07973 429343 gpeterkin13@aol.comPidding, James M 07985 209461 james.pidding@gmail.comPoulain, Peter M 07905 956893 peter@apjobs.netRactliffe, William M 07710 058187 billractliffe@hotmail.co.ukReid, David M 07769 924181 david_reid@ntlworld.comRicci, Peter M 07973 273880 pietro.a.ricci@me.comRitchie, Katie M 07779 189412 katherine.ritchie@btinternet.comRodger, John M 07703 815256 ian2419@hotmail.co.ukRussell, PJ M 07864 175095 phil_russell_@hotmail.comSabato, Daniel M 07712 573562 daniel.sabato@hotmail.co.ukSaunders, Paul M 07713 885257 paul@healthcare-people.co.ukSelwood, George M 07927 190788 selwoody@live.co.ukSharpe, David M 07831 094534 dave.sharpe.ds@ntlworld.comSharpe, Laurie M 07778 982859 scrumboy2@hotmail.co.ukShepard, Simon M 07985 245049 simonshepard@btinternet.comShepherd, Matthew M 07766 446485 mshepherd@berkhamstedschool.orgSkeels, Mike M 07710 960782 Michael.Skeels@wolterskluwer.comSmith, Darren M 07813 786591 sndsmiff@aol.comSmith, Peter M 07958 988589 smith2pj@gmail.comStevens, Chris M 07973 114383 chris.stevens491@virginmedia.comSutton, Jack M 07947 770344 jacksutton94@hotmail.co.ukTaylor, Alastair M 07940 262494 alastair.taylor@thales-esecurity.comTaylor, James M 07842 264429 jrtjrt@btinternet.comThewlis, Adrian M 07966 046333 adrian_thewlis@hotmail.co.ukTownsend, Glen M 07931 552491 glentownsend@btinternet.comTuch, Peter M 07768 456463 peter@tuchconsulting.comTutty, Michael M 07950 475286 mtutty16@hotmail.comVasey, Colin M 07966 157391 c.vasey1@ntlworld.comWalker, Andrew M 07917 102558 andrewpwalker@aol.comWallace, Michael M 07739 761577 michaelwallace218@hotmail.comWarner, Adrian M 07734 402032 adrian.warner4@btopenworld.comWest, Martin M 07545 120586 martin_west14@hotmail.comWilkins, Stuart M 07821 431477 stuartwilkins@yahoo.comWilliams, Geoff M 07540 884100 geoff.williams021@btinternet.comWilson, Craig M 07876 226100 craigwilson1@virginmedia.comWood, Martyn M 07713 590590 woodmartyn@hotmail.comWoodthorpe, Anthony M 07917 202102 anthonywoodthorpe@inbox.comWoodthorpe, Henry M 07787 112213 henrywoodthorpe@inbox.comYates, Steve M 07515 522365 steveyateshrfc@hotmail.co.ukYoung, Neil M 07860 250776 young801@btinternet.com

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TED WESTERN TROPHY Most promising referee

1991-92 P. (Jasper) Jennings 2003-04 Robin Oliver1992-93 Justin Thomas 2004-05 Craig Wilson1993-94 M. (Harry) Harrison 2005-06 Nick Cockburn1994-95 Peter Smith 2006-07 Peter Ricci1995-96 P. Turner 2007-08 Nick Foster1996-97 Mark Abbas 2008-09 Jon Chapman1997-98 R. (Bob) Carnell 2009-10 Alex Smith1998-99 Jay Price 2010-11 Stuart Hawkins1999-00 Philip Davies 2011-12 Andy Leach2000-01 Des Headington 2011-12 Andy Ford 2012-13 Simon Shepard

TROPHY WINNERS

1998-99 Ed Bawden 2006-07 Timothy Clark1999-00 Keith Hurley 2007-08 Charles Teuma2000-01 Mark Abbas 2008-09 Keith Hicks2001-02 Bill Ractliffe 2009-10 Bill Watkins2002-03 Mike Burdett 2010-11 Brian DeHonri2003-04 Ed Bawden 2011-12 Bruce Marshall2004-05 David Worker 2012-13 Paul Freestone2005-06 Roger Johns 2013-14 Peter Smit

1991-92 Welwyn 2007-08 Tring1992-93 Datchworth 2008-09 Welwyn1993-94 St. Albans 2009-10 Chess Valley1994-95 Bacavians 2010-11 Hatfield1995-96 Barnet 2011-12 Saracens AM.1996-97 St. Albans Women 2012-13 O Haberdashers1997-98 Welwyn 2013-14 Weston1998-99 Hitchin

LESLIE BOUNDY TROPHY Referees favourite club of the season 1983-84 Hertford 1999-00 Welwyn1984-85 Hitchin 2000-01 Hertford1985-86 Hertford 2001-02 Hemel Hempstead1986-87 Hemel Hempstead 2002-03 Welwyn1987-88 Hertford 2003-04 Hemel Hempstead1988-89 Hitchin 2004-05 Welwyn1989-90 Cheshunt 2005-06 Datchworth1990-91 Hertford 2006-07 Fullerians

RULES OF THE HERTFORDSHIRE PRESIDENTS’ CUP, TANKARD & TROPHY COMPETITIONS1. Presidents’ Cup: Entry will be advised to the Hertfordshire Affiliated Clubs in the RFU league Structure who concluded the preceding season in the top eight of Hertfordshire Clubs. The Competition is for second teams at level 5 and above and First Teams for Level 6 and below. The draw will be made by 30th June each year by the Competitions Committee without any seeding. This will be advised to the Fixture Secretaries of the Clubs concerned immediately together with the playing dates, so that they may be inserted into Club Fixture Books. Entry is not compulsory and any Club not wishing to enter must advise the organiser by the 1st September

Presidents’ Tankard: Entry will be advised to the Hertfordshire Affiliated Clubs in the RFU League Structure who concludedthe preceding season in 9th to 16th place amongst Hertfordshire Clubs. The Competition is for First Teams of those Clubs.The draw will be made by 30th June each year by the Competitions Committee without any seeding. This will be advised tothe Fixture Secretary of the Clubs concerned immediately together with the playing dates, so that they may be inserted intoClub Fixture Books. Entry is not compulsory and any Club not wishing to enter must advise the organiser by the 1st September.

Presidents’ Trophy: Entry will be invited on October 1st from all those affiliated Hertfordshire Clubs who did not finish in the top 16 Hertfordshire Clubs in the RFU League system. Entry is open to the first teams of Clubs irrespective of whether theyare a League Club or a merit table Club. The draw will be made by the Herts Competitions Sub Committee to allow the lowerClubs to play each other in the early round before conducting an open draw with the winners (from the early round) and theStronger Clubs at the next round. The dates of the four rounds will be advised to Fixture Secretaries at the 1st July forinsertion in to Club Fixture Books. Entry is not compulsory and any Club not wishing to enter must advise the organiser by21st October.

2. The Competition will be organised by a sub-committee appointed by the General Committee.

3. All matches shall be played in accordance with the laws, bye-laws and resolutions of the Rugby Football Union.

JOHN BLANCHARD TROPHY Society Man of the Season

2001-02 Kevin Instance 2002-03 Robert Hayward 2013-14 Anthony Woodthorpe

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4. Draw: All Clubs in each round will be drawn in sequence, the first drawn Club in each pair being the home team. Byes may be placed in the draw for any round where appropriate, in order to ensure the correct number of teams take part in the subsequent round. However, there will be no seeding in any round. In the Presidents’ Trophy, the draw for each round prior to the semi finals will be made by the Organising Committee in accordance with the guidelines set out in Rule 1. All matches in each round MUST be completed prior to the date (or slip date) set for the next round, even if it means playing on the same weekend as an RFU Competition match.

(Note the dates for each round shall be determined under the provisions of Rule 10).

5. Player eligibility: (a) Eligibility shall be as for the English Clubs Rugby Union Championship. (b) Non RFU English Clubs Championship Clubs. Players of those clubs not involved in the English Clubs Rugby Union Championship may only play or select as a replacement bona fide and regular playing members who do not hold Effective Registration with any League Club. (c) Once a player had played for one Club in either competition he may not play for another club in the competitions during that season. (d) Any infringement of (a), (b) or (c) above will result in the automatic disqualification from the competitions for that season of the player and the club involved.

6. Replacement regulations (a) Not more than four replacement players in attendance. (b) At least five players must be able to play in front row positions. (c) RFU Regulation 13.5.11 will apply in relation to uncontested scrums.

7. Clubs must make a return of the result and their teams including replacements to the Secretary of the organising sub-committee.

8. In the case of a clash of colours, the home team shall change. If a clash of colours (playing shirt) is likely to occur in the final, the organising sub-committee will toss a coin to decide on which team is required to change colour.

9. (a) In all rounds, except the final, if after 40 minutes of play each way the scores are level there shall be an immediate period of replay between the same teams of 10 minutes each way, with a one minute interval. If the scores are then still equal, the team that has scored the most tries shall go forward into the next round. If this does not produce a result, the team that has scored the most goals from tries goes forward into the next round. If the scores are still equal and the goals from tries are

still equal the visiting team shall go forward to the next round. (b) In the Finals, if after 40 minutes of play each way the scores are level there shall be an immediate period of replay between the same teams of 10 minutes each way, with a one minute interval. If the scores are then still equal, the team that has scored the most tries shall be the winner. If this does not produce a result, the team that has scored the most goals from tries shall be the winner. If no result is then achieved,

play will continue, with a change of ends every 5 minutes and the first to score shall be the winner.

10. (a) All rounds of the Competitions shall be played on Rugby Union weekends to be determined by the organising sub-committee. These dates shall be published at the Annual General Meeting of the Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union. The Finals shall be played on a ground to be decided by the organising sub-committee (b) All matches, prior to the finals, will be played on the Sunday afternoon of weekends designated in (a) above unless both clubs mutually agree to play at another time over that weekend. Such mutual agreement shall be notified by both clubs to the organising sub-committee 5 days prior to the designated date. (c) In the event of any game not being played or abandoned the replay shall, unless otherwise determined by the organising sub-committee, take place on the following weekend (apart from the Christmas/New Year period) on which no league matches are scheduled for clubs in National League Three London and below. If two clubs drawn against one another have a normal fixture arranged on either the weekend before or after the appointed date, they may, with the permission of the organising Sub-committee play their match on that weekend in games up to the completion of quarter finals. (d) Abandoned Matches. (1) If a match is abandoned because of weather conditions with less than sixty minutes played, it shall be replayed as directed by the organising sub-committee.

(2) If a match is abandoned because of weather conditions when sixty or more minutes have been played the score at the moment of abandonment shall stand and shall be deemed the final score of the match. The referee’s decision as to the necessity for abandonment and the number of minutes played at the moment of abandonment shall be final.

11. All referees in the Competition will be appointed by the HSRFUR.

12. Each club will be required to provide a Touch Judge for all rounds prior to the quarter-final round for which and onwards Touch Judges will be appointed by the HSRFUR.

13. The Winners of the Finals are to hold the Cup, Tankard or Trophy for one year and shall be responsible for their engraving and safe custody.

14. Any matters in dispute or any transgressions of these Rules other than those relating to the eligibility of players where the provisions of Rule 6(a) apply shall be referred immediately to the Secretary of the organising subcommittee by telephone if necessary provided that written confirmation follows within five working days setting out the ground of compliant in full. The organising sub-committee shall have an absolute discretion to resolve any such protests or disputes as it shall think fit and may decline to act upon a protest validly made if it considers doing so to be in the interests of the Competition generally. The decision of the organising sub-committee shall be final and binding on all parties.

RULES OF THE HERTFORDSHIRE PRESIDENTS’ CUP, TANKARD & TROPHY COMPETITIONS

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TIES1. The County Championship Player’s tie (green with repeat motif) shall be awarded to players who have played in the County Championship

2. The County Players tie (green with repeat motif and with XV repeated beneath the motif) shall be awardedto players representing the County in non-Championship matches.

3. The Hertfordshire Stags tie shall be awarded to players representing the County in the U20 team

4. The County Youth tie shall be awarded to players representing the County in the U14, U15, U16, U17 and U18 teams

5. The County tie (dark blue with repeat motif) shall be available to Officers, members of the Committee,Executive Committee and sub-Committees and is available from David J Williams, 7, Sadlers Way, Hertford,SG14 2DZ. Price £10

6. The County Members tie (black with repeat motif and green and white stripe) is available, together withblazer badges from David J Williams (Priced at £10 each)

7. Additional County Members Tie to match County Green Blazer - wide bottle green & gold stripes withrepeat Herts RFU motif: Ties £10 each, Bows £10 each, available from Richard Milnes.The County would, if a Club so wished and on request, permit a special tie for the Hertfordshire Presidents’Cup winner’s team

AWARDSA blazer badge is presented to 1st XV players after 5 County Championship appearances and an inscribedtankard after 12 appearances.

COUNTY MEMBERSHIPIn addition to the Clubs that form the Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union the rules allow for individualCounty Members.

The Members Section is an important and influential group in that it comprises in its membership thosepersons with an active interest in the well being and promotion of the game in general and the Hertfordshirerepresentative sides in particular.

Every member receives a copy of the County Yearbook which records his membership, a membership cardwhich allows a free admission to the home County Championship games and also secures free admission tothe County Presidents’ Tankard, Cup and Trophy Finals and the Hertfordshire 7s Competition. Whenever possible, and certainly at home championship games and the Cup Finals, a Members Bar is made available. Members are also eligible to apply for international tickets but it must be pointed out that the demand always far exceeds the supply (30% approximately). The tickets are distributed as fairly as possible. Each year the County publishes 2-3 copies of its newsletter “About Herts”. This is sent freely to County Members to keep them abreast of what is going on.

We have changed the subscription structure slightly so that new members will receive a County Members Tie when they join. Individual membership is £15 a year, Family Membership (maximum two family members) is £20 a year. An application form can be found on the next page.

Brian BurkeHRFU Membership Secretary

COUNTY TIES, AWARDS AND COUNTY MEMBERSHIP

Application for Individual or Family Membership

I apply for *individual (£15-00) / *Family (£20-00) membership of the Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union. I agree to pay my annual membership subscription on the 1st September in each year.

Name (Block Letters)

Address1

Address2

Address3 Post Code

E-mail address

Mobile Telephone Number

Telephone Number

Club Affiliation RFC

Application for membership must be proposed by a member of the Union Proposed by: Signature

A member of : RFC For the economy of administration Hertfordshire RFU do not issue annual subscription invoices. Therefore, the following

Standing Order mandate is an integral part of your application for membership.

To The Manager

Bank Name Bank Plc/Ltd Sort Code Branch Title - - Address

Post Code

Please Pay To Account Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union Number : 06206387

Bank Name National Westminster Bank Plc Sort Code

Branch Title Barnet Branch 51 - 61 - 34

Address 126 High Street Barnet Hertfordshire Post Code EN5 5FF

Pay immediately the sum of:- *Individual Subscription £15-00 Fifteen pounds

*Family Subscription £20-00 Twenty pounds

And then annually, until further notice, commencing:-

Commencing: 1st SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER Please DEBIT *my/our account accordingly, quoting “Annual Membership Subscription”

Account to be

Charged

AccountTitle

Number:

Signature 1 Date:

Signature 2

*Please delete as appropriate When you have completed this application form, please return this document, for onward processing to:-

Brian M Burke, Membership Secretary, 41a High Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6BG

or John Gregory, Treasurer, 4 Caldecote, Near Stilton, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3SG

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Name SubCommittee Home Business/Mobile Email

Colin Ashwood Funding & Facilities Coordinator 01908 395079 07775 792597 colin.ashwood@curriebrown.com

John Atkinson Members Dinner/Marketing 01992 462206 admin@hertfordrfc.co.uk

Peter Baines RFU Senior Vice President 01727 863397 07887 998645 peterbaines@therfu.com

Andy Barford Minis & Juniors Chairman 07983 436694 andy@thebarfords.co.uk

Tim Bonnett Chairman of Community Rugby 01462 421829 07860 538823 trbonnett@me.com

Doug Braddock Fixture Exchange Herts/Middx 0203 209 2074 fixtureexchange@googlemail.com

Peter Brady President Herts Refs 01279 652505 07743 824230 peter@planninglawpractice.co.uk

Brian Burke Members Secretary 01462 896378 07768 274037 b.burke@ashleys.co.uk

Jeff Byrne Discipline 020 8529 3467 07984 913171 jeff@Latymer.co.uk

Jon Clapham Chairman of Competitions 01923 852104 07810 817083 jonathan.clapham@ntlworld.com

Les Clark Mktg & Comms/Golf Day 01279 654968 les.clark@sky.com

Paul Doyle Discipline Secretary 01727 864575 07747 872213 hrfudc@btinternet.com

Mark Elliott Immediate Past President 01707 393740 07836 728804 mark.elliott@elliottpm.com

John Eyre Referees Sunday/MidWeek Appts 01727 848537 07740 054726 midweek@hertsrefs.co.uk

Paul Freestone Herts Refs Hon Sec/Dinner Contact 01462 454640 07887 751271 baldyref49@gmail.com

John Gregory Hon Treasurer 01733 246209 07710 493731 johngregory326@talktalk.net

Harry Harrison CRC 07894 489249 harryharrison@rfu.com

Colin Haslam Chairman of Marketing 01279 659030 07970 154330 penninepartnership@ntlworld.com

Richard Hope CRC 07715 856943 richardhope@rfu.com

Martyn Kirk Vice President 01923 856927 07767 868980 mkirk@bgcpartners.com

John Knighton Discipline Chairman 01727 836764 07889 319700 jcknighton@hotmail.co.uk

Melanie Liley RDO 0208 831 6753 07715 856769 melanieliley@rfu.com

Tony Lynch Herts Refs Appointments 07545 389560 appointments@hertsrefs.co.uk

Fred McCarthy Merit Tables Organiser 01767 221243 fred.mccarthy@ntlworld.com

Rob McClement Competitions 01442 252814 07778 392291 robmcclement@yahoo.co.uk

Mike McKay U20 Boys – STAGS 07447 559499 redroseprop@ntlworld.com

Tim Milner Discipline 01462 491979 07850 764948 tim@plutodog.co.uk

Richard Milnes Chairman 01442 230602 07940 255355 chairman@hertsrugby.co.uk

Bob Morrison London & SE League Registrar 0845 226 0411 londonreg@firsteleven.co.uk

Adrian Pomfret Women & Girls Dev Gp Chairman 01707 884161 07906 863550 adrian.pomfret@virgin.net

Chris Rainbow Senior Team Manager 07916 315656 hertsrfu@gmail.com

David Roberts Herts RFU Representative 01462 769228 07734 059295 d.roberts837@btinternet.com

Steve Robins Schools rep - HRFU Community Rugby 07751 596236 robinsreliant@yahoo.co.uk

Jerry Russell U14 & U16 Boys 07802 278055 jerry.russell88@yahoo.com

John Saunders U23 Manager 01707 655238 07878 757759 johnsaunders14@btinternet.com

Adrian Sparks Hon Secretary 01992 538453 07778 436341 adehrfus@btinternet.com

Gordon Steele U18 Boys 07799 478371 gordon.steele@met.pnn.police.uk

David Toon Chairman of representative Rugby 07714 510554 davidtoon@sky.com

Graham Walker President 01763 852843 07922 221599 graham.walker56@btinternet.com

David Williams Press Officer/Marketing & Comms 01992 586744 david.williams280@ntlworld.com

Geoff Williams Immediate Past President Herts Refs 01727 895766 07540 884100 geoff.williams021@btinternet.com

John Williams Secretary HSRFU 01386 841112 07973 802809 jdrwilliams2@gmail.com

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