HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEKEND

  • A HUGE congratulations to our youth age groups for their OUTSTANDING performances at the weekend - with all 4 groups following in the U13 Girls’ footsteps to win silverware

  • The Under 12s won all 3 games to top their group and win the Plate competition.

    With wins against Tunbridge Wells, Old Colfeians and Thanet they’ve won 9 out of 10 matches in this year’s Kent waterfall. The only loss came to Canterbury who won the Cup competition.

  • The Under 13 boys beat Sidcup, Sittingbourne and Blackheath to win their group and the Plate competition.

  • Having lost a number of players to school rugby at the weekend the Under 14 boys showed their strength in depth - winning 2 and drawing 1 of their matches to win the plate competition.

  • The Under 15 boys finished their league campaign with another win against Tunbridge Wells (50-7) and therefore finish unbeaten and top of their league.

    In addition, the Oaks boys have beaten the 3 other Kent League toppers this season already which surely makes them the best in the county?

THIS WEEK AT SEVENOAKS RUGBY

The 1st XV - who sit in 2nd place in the London & South East Premier league - have a MASSIVE fixture this weekend against 1st place Dorking. The 1st XV have already beaten the league toppers with a penalty kick in the final seconds of the game earlier in the season, so it promises to be an exciting and closely fought game. Don’t miss out and book your place on the bus to Dorking (see below).

The 2nd XV, who won at Dorking in a preseason friendly also travel to the Surrey Club on Saturday and the Gents are holding the fort at the Paddock with a fixture against Cantebury.

England Women’s team - the Red Roses - return to the pitch this weekend for the start of their 2022 six nations campaign against Ireland - don’t miss the action live on TV in the clubhouse.

On Sunday, the action continues with Mini Festivals and Youth matches galore.

Click on the ‘+’ below to find the detail

SATURDAY 26TH MARCH

  • The Under 5s are training at home this week on Saturday morning

  • Don’t miss this the action live in person on Saturday - book your place on the Bus today.

    Tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment

  • The Oaks Gents take on Canterbury 3rd XV at the Paddock on Saturday at 15.00

  • Watch all the Red Roses live at the Paddock on the big screens:

    Scotland v England 12.00 KO

    Also on this weekend:

    Ireland v Wales 16.45 KO

    France v Italy 15.00 KO

SUNDAY 27TH MARCH

  • This Sunday’s feature game is our Academy Girls, who take on Medway in the Kent Cup Semi Final.

    Make sure you catch the action on the Paddock balcony from 1330. The sun isn’t guaranteed, but the cold drinks are!

  • Don’t forget to bring your no-longer-wanted kit on Sunday morning for the Kit Exchange.

    Donate your kit and pick up a bargain!

    Boots/shorts/shirts/tops/hats - you bring and/or buy it!

  • The Under 11s have teams at Beccehamians festival this weekend.

    The focus, as always for our Minis, is on player enjoyment and development - and we know how much the players enjoy playing against other Clubs.

    Best of luck to everyone going!

  • The Under 6s, 7s , 8s, 9s and 10s will be training at home this weekend along with those not attending festivals from Under 11s.

  • Following the huge successes last weekend at the Kent Finals our Youth age groups are back in action this weekend with the following at home:

    U14 boys v Old Colfeians

    U15 boys v Beckenham

    Also, our Under 15 girls are away at Medway

  • The Mini Girls, U13 Girls, U13 Boys and U12 Boys are all training at home on Sunday.

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WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS FANTASY LEAGUE

Don’t forget to pick your team for this season’s fantasy league in the official Women’s Six Nations Fantasy Game…

You can now start selecting, and join our private league in readiness for and get ready for Match Day 1 on Saturday 26 March!

TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH - BY BUS

The Senior Squad are riding high, with the 1st XV sitting sitting close to top of the league. On Saturday 26th March the Mighty Oaks will be making the short trip around the M25 to Dorking for the top of the table clash which will be a MASSIVELY important game in deciding the final league positions.

When asked what their one wish would be for the day, the Senior squad were unanimous that they wanted as much love and support in person on the day …. With fuel knocking on £2 a litre and being both cost and environmentally conscious, we have organised transport to carry as many of the Paddock faithful to Dorking via coach.

So, for just £15 return, please sign up and make your way to Sevenoaks Rugby club for 1300 on the 26th and lets turn the Dorking stands Navy and Gold!!

KIT EXCHANGE FOR UKRAINE

Bring your no-longer-required kit this Sunday and swap for something different (making a small donation). Alternatively, if you don’t have any old kit, just come along and pick up a bargain.

All funds will go to supporting aid efforts in Ukraine

 
 

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR KENT VOLUNTEER AWARDS  

Sevenoaks Rugby is blessed by the number of outstanding and committed volunteers, so why not nominate someone you think has made a positive difference to the Club and/or local community through their achievements in the last year when volunteering at the Club.

END OF SEASON EVENTS

With the end of the season (sadly) fast approaching, don’t miss out on the end of season events for your age groups.

MINI END OF SEASON PARTY 24TH APRIL

All Mini age groups will, following their final, fun-filled session join together for their end of season awards, Team Photos, BBQ (manned by coaches), ice cream and socialising.

Please diarise the date

YOUTH END OF SEASON PARTY DATE TBC

The Under 12s, 13s and 14s will gather for their end of season awards, Team Photos, BBQ and general merriment.

Stay tuned for more information

KENT YOUTH SEVENS FESTIVAL 2022

After a gap of two years, we are delighted that the end of season Kent County Youth Sevens Festival will be held this year on 24th April for the Under 13s, 14s, 15s and 1st May for the 16s, and Colts

Venues

Under 13s – 24th April, Charlton Park RFC

Under 14s – 24th April, Folkestone RFC 

Under 15s – 24th April, Ashford RFC

Under 16s – 1st May, Beckenham RFC

Colts – 1st May, Charlton Park RFC

PITCH ALLOCATION - SUNDAY 27th MARCH

Pitch allocations are subject to change depending on weather and other factors, please refer to your age group lead for more information

FIRST AID ESCALATIONS

Every age group has their own first aiders. For escalation on the day please find/call:

Physio on call

Ste - 07740 866 859

Paddock First Aid Co-ordinator

John Henley - 07791 584 656

PARENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Sevenoaks Rugby asks all parents of Mini players in the U5s, 6s, 7s, 8s and 9s to remain on site and pitch-side during training and matches. Only by exception can they be absent and then they must nominate another adult to take responsibility for their child and inform the relevant coach and the player.

    We find that some players in these groups can get upset if they are left alone and sometimes need emotional support from a parent or adult they recognise.

    For parents of Mini players in the U10s and 11s that do not remain pitch side they must inform the coach and the player and remain contactable (or nominate another adult to take responsibility).

  • Padded headgear / scrum caps has never been approved or marketed by World Rugby or the RFU to reduce the risk of concussion and there continues to be no conclusive evidence that wearing headguards reduces the chances of sustaining a concussion while playing or training.

    Wearing a headguard should be the personal choice of the player and/or parent. While a headguard can provide some protection (e.g. covering the ears) and confidence (e.g. when introducing players to contact); there is a possibility that wearing protective equipment could potentially change a player’s behaviour (i.e. making them over confident and thus neglecting correct technique and risking further injury to themselves or others). Therefore, players and coaches are encouraged not to neglect correct technique, particularly in the tackle and ensure that players are aware of the purpose of headguards and their limitations.

    We recommend that players talk to their coaches about the relative confidence of their child, when deciding whether a headboard is appropriate for them.

DON’T FORGET

Thanks to the kind parents and coaches who sent us their photos and videos this week.

Get your age group represented!

Don’t forget to send your videos, photos or match reports to henley.srfc@gmail.com by 5pm on Sunday evenings for inclusion in the weekly round up.

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