September 29th
Details of the County U20, U18 and U16 programmes are entered in the County diary.  Please see the left hand column or click on the links above for further details from the team pages

September 27th
Not the best of weekends for our top league clubs.  Southend loose to Cambridge 13 - 58, Barking suffer at the hands of National 3 league leaders Ealing 55 - 0.  Eton Manor, Westcliff and Woodford all loose their matches in London Two North, whilst Chingford turn in a workmanlike performance to beat Welwyn 3 - 58.

A 31-13 win against Sudbury keeps Rochford on top of London 3 North East with Mesea Island right behind after they beat Norwich 33-0.  Wins also for Brentwood, Braintree and Thurrock, with a draw for Chelmsford 12 all against Saffron Waldon.

In London 4 North East - Colchester send out a message that they are on their way back with 56 - 3 win over Billericay. Canvey Island also have a try rout as then beat Crusaders 46 - 7.  Dagenham extract a 34 - 15 win over South Woodham Ferrers whilst Upminster were also in a winning mood beating their Essex Colleagues Basildon 38 - 27.

September 16th
President Gerry Mansfield confirms the first President's Vets XV match against Braintree RFC Vets.  If you would like to be part of the President's team and are over 35 then our president would like to hear from you.  Contact him at gerry.mansfield@essexrugby.com

September 15th
Following on from the RFU Rugby Landscape Survey and Stakeholders Forum, there will be a presentation of the findings and proposals at Old Albanians RFC on Monday 22nd September.  6.30pm for 7pm.  The stakeholders Forum has produced several ideas for the future structure of our leagues and opportunities for Cup Rugby.  To hear the details and discuss the results, come along to the Roadshow.

September 13th
Southend stun Blackheath and come away with a superb 15 - 39 Victory.  Four tries by Dings Crusaders sink Barking's hopes of bringing any points back from the South West.  Newly promoted Westcliff make a statement of their intentions in their first match in London 2 by beating Letchworth 8 - 25,  Elsewhere in two north Woodford. Eton Manor and Chingford all go down fighting in this very tough league.

In front of the Essex President Gerry Mansfield, Dagenham win their first match in London four north east in an eagerly contested match 19 - 15 against Norwich Crusaders.  Following the match Club Chairman Mark Randall was presented with a Very Valued Volunteer award and certificate in recognition of his services to Dagenham RFC and grass roots rugby.

September 5th
This Saturday the 6th September - Southend take on Launceston at Warners Bridge whilst Barking entertain Henley.  Both Kick off at 3pm admission charges apply.  Several of our clubs are also involved in the early rounds of the RFU EDF Senior Vase and Junior Vase.  Basildon v Hastings & Bexhill, Canvey Island v Whitstable, Dagenham v Charlton Park, Billericay are AWAY to Folkestone, South Woodham Ferrers v Tonbridge Juddians, Upminster v Becchamians, and Colchester are away to Barnet Elizabethians:

In the Junior Vase, Brightlingsea v Borehamwood, Witham are AWAY to Old Tottonians, Ongar v Pinner & Gramerians, Phantoms v Ravens.  If your not doing anything this weekend I'm sure our clubs would welcome some support.

September 3rd
Through the efforts of our RDO and Basildon RFC funding has now been made available to help fund an additional Community Rugby Coach for Rural Essex. - Details of the job advertisement can be found on the RFU web site or you can download the information by clicking here.

September 3rd
The RFU Disciplinary Officer has directed a “zero tolerance” stance in regard to dangerous play at the ruck and maul.  Essex Referees Society will be discussing its implications at their monthly meeting tonight at the Cherry Tree PH Brentwood.  To download the IRB directive and description of the dangerous play to which this refers.. click here.

September 1st
Michael Stanley (Thurrock, Saracens Academy and Southend ) is named in the England U20's squad.  Our congratulations to him on achieving this success. Also involved with the England U20's is the new Southend coach, Mark Mapletoft.  Click here for the full story from the RFU web site.