13/8/08 Next training we start some contact work, so please bring gum shields and wear, rugby shirts shorts and boots
22/7/08 Don't forget that we're helping run the car park at the charity fun day - be at the club by 11.30am and take it turns to help whilst enjoying all the attractions
20/7/08 Alex sent out a text using the new system, if you didnt receive one then let us know your mobi number!
16/7/08 See FIXTURES for the full provisional listing, which includes friendly and league matches
9/7/08 Training is CANCELLED tonight due to the heavy rain and pitch being water logged
18/6/08 See Keith's message in Coaches Corner and reset browsers to www.wu17.co.uk
12/6/08 Sneak Preview: League fixtures just announced - see Fixtures for details
18/5/08 See Presentations under Photos on the menu for this years winners
7/5/08 WRFC's annual FUN DAY 26th July 12pm - 6pm. WE will be running the car park. Saracens Sensations Cheer leeders, Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Gladiator Duel, Human Demolition Zone, Pillow Wars, Lazer Clay Shoot, Penalty Shoot Out, Hertbeat FM Roadshow, BBQ, A Taste of India, Plate Smash, Dunkin Stool, Co-conut Shy. A major celebrity & Top Rugby Players (to be confirmed)
6/5/08 Sunday 18th May 1pm Presentations for Players Player, Coaches Player and Clubman of the Year. Shirts and ties please. We will be the first team on in the afternoon so you can quickly leave to get back to your revision, after a few words about summer training from Keith
30/4/08 We will take a break from training whilst the exams are taking place and will restart on Wednesday 25th June. We're delighted to announce that Keith has agreed to take over the role of Head Coach. Keith will run through his plans for the team straight after the awards ceremony on 18th May
30/4/08 Bryony has asked me to pass on the thanks of all the tea ladies for the super job that everyone did at their dinner. Voting closes this SUNDAY 4th
28/4/08 John has stepped down as coach. Please read Coaches Corner
27/4/08 No training Wednesday 30th April. Photos for County 10's, Teddington and Ruislip now available. LAST CHANCE TO VOTE - SEE BELOW - Players Player of the Year. Presentations on Sunday 18th May
24/4/08 Squad for Sunday published on team page, please text Ted if you cannot play (eg if ill/injured as soon as you are able to allow others to play)
23/4/08 PLEASE VOTE for Players Player of the Year. Test Ted on 07796 867489 with your nomination using this format "I ted smith vote for jack bloggs" - obviously you'll need to substitute your name for mine!!
22/4/08 This Friday we have the honour of thanking the ladies who have served us our lunch for all the years that we have played as minis and juniors, by waiting at their tables as they are given a dinner to thank them. All players to attend at 7pm dressed in shirt and tie. Each your the Under 16's are asked to do this - lets make sure we don't let the team down. Can't make it? Text Ted with your reason on 07796 867489
21/4/08 Draw and first details for the County Tens, see Coaches Corner and click the button below
20/4/08 Training for the 10's tournament on Wednesday, see John's notes below
17/4/08 See Coaches Corner and Team Sheet. Those not selected, please show up on the day to support the team and end the season in style. The week after we're entering the County 10s competition, which this year will be at Fullerians home ground
12/4/08 Training this Sunday, arrive at 10.15 to warm up for 10.30 start - places are up for grabs in the 10's squad and the last league game of the year, so BE THERE!
6/4/08 Matches cancelled today. If you DIDN'T receive a text from John then please text your mobi number to Ted with your name so the text blast system can be updated on 07796867489
5/4/08 John says "Check List for the 7’s day at Weybridge: Match play equipment - Gum shield etc, Club colour sock and shorts; Non Meat sandwiches about 4 slices of bread with say Jam or peanut butter on (sugar based) ; 1 pack Sweets – some jelly baby type of sweets ; 1 refillable water bottle for your water intake through out the whole day;Your personal 1st aid – a couple of plasters / blister plasters etc. and personal strapping;1 water proof top and easy to remove joggers; About £5.00 for other items you will need (such as burger once the games are finished.); Must have breakfast and about 1 ½ litres of fluid before you come to the club "
3/4/08 See coaches corner below and team sheet for Sundays matches. If you are named and CANNOT play text Ted on 07796 867489 immediately. Equally if you can play and are missing text Ted
2/4/08 Special 7's training at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday), Weybridge directions now available on Away Teams page
31/3/08 Please vote on the Teddington photos page
30/3/08 Wednesday training as normal at the club. Then THURSDAY - John will be holding TRIALS and specialist training to select a team for the Weighbridge 7's starting at 2.00pm until 4.30pm - from these trials John will select a team for the 7's next Sunday.
30/3/08 Teddington photos ready. Read Coaches Corner and VOTE on the photos page - you will need to persuade John on Wednesday night that you really want to play in the tournaments coming up....
27/3/08 Teddington team announced, see Teams and READ COACHES CORNER below......... we're playing at the Bushy Park facility, click link button for details, but please travel on the coach if you can
19/3/08 So we voted for a mini tour to Sheffield pre-season and a major tour to Brno after the exams in June 2009.... details of the TittyBar Tour will be worked on over the coming weeks, but we will need to start fundraising this year. For any worried parents reading this the tour name derives from our T*t of the week competition and is nothing to worry about
19/3/08 Note from John about tonight: Guys – just wanted to make things clearer about the topics for tomorrow – meet in the first team changing rooms at 7.00 prompt start
1) The pre-season tour – and the big tour for next year our final year playing together
2) The coming last 2 league games
3) The Staines situation & the league
4) Commitment for next year
5) The rules regarding playing adult and junior rugby for next year
6) Development side discussion
17/3/08 This Wednesday please meet in the first team changing room at 7pm for a tour discussion. If the pitches are OK this will be followed by training
16/3/08 At 8am the pitches were inspected and declared fit, the rain continued and at 9.50am the senior ref declared all 3 unplayable, hence we're sorry but we couldn't get an emergency text to you all in time to stop you travelling. The game will now be re-arrnged for April
13/3/08 Team sheet published for League game v Ruislip - you must text Ted 07796 867489 with your name and surname and confirm you are fit to play (or not). This is a key game, be in the changing room by 9.45 ready to play. Those not selected please come and support the team (and bring kit just in case you're needed due to last minute injuries etc)
10/3/08 See Coaches Corner, Wednesday night training is VERY IMPORTANT ahead of the Ruislip game
9/3/08 Thanks to all the extra drivers today, same again next week for Ruislip please! Photos ready
6/3/08 Cheshunt confirmed. Car Park for 9am ish for 9.15 departure please, friendly so no shirts or ties needed, WE DO NEED PARENTS TO HELP DRIVE OVER THERE PLEASE, see coaches corner, everyone who's fit to attend, priority to development team players, we will play 4 shorter halves
5/3/08 Enfield game not yet confirmed, maybe away to Cheshunt instead. With Russell awy we'll need parents to give lifts, expect to meet in the WFRC car park at 9am for a 9.15 get away to whichever club we're visiting!
2/3/08 Tring photos added
29/2/08 Everyone to get to the ground by 10am on Sunday please, and the team will be selected following a review of knocks and injuries picked up during a busy week of school rugby
26/2/08 Good News! We're playing Tring at home on Sunday at 11am (not away as originally planned)
26/2/08 Click the button for details of Sarries tickets and coaches to the ground arranged by Flinty
25/2/08 See Coaches Corner
24/2/08 51-0 win over Hemel is revenge for the last match, photos now available
21/2/08 Match on Sunday v Hemel - be at the ground by 10am for 11am kick off. Everyone who comes along (and is registered) should get a game - see John's comments below
17/2/08 Joe as Tit of the Week below and a new menu archive for all the tits
16/2/07 Training at 10.20am Sunday
14/2/07 New T*t of the week photo from JR below
7/2/08 Judy Reilly really needs help in the kitchen this Sunday - otherwise she'll be on her own trying to feed the Luton players. Please alert mums and dads to offer their help. On Sunday please arrive at 9.45am for pre match training, John will play everyone (who is registered) who arrives on the day
3/2/08 Biggy photos ready, see coaches corner below
30/1/08 Great News! We will play Biggleswade (away) at 11am on Sunday..... they are a strong team but we do want to include some of the developing players during the game. More details tonight at training. We'll need parents for lifts, probably leaving the car park at WRFC 9.15am. See Coaches Corner and T#t of the Week photo below
30/1/08 Training is on tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm.
29/1/08 Dissappointing news folks - it looks like Sunday v Hertford will have to be postponed. Their league match v Saracens was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, and this Sunday is the league's preferred replay date (ie they dont have much choice). As with last week we will try to get another game, but it is v. difficult at short notice, so it could be specialist training on Sunday instead
28/1/08 See Johns notes below about the Mums Cup and a change in training night PLUS Duke of Edinburgh - we need to know now if we are losing lots of you for the Ruislip game
26/1/08 Finchley have cancelled their game(s) against us this Sunday. We will run a technical training session and fun game starting at 10.30am on Sunday
20/1/08 An excellent win, with bonus point over London Welsh by 28-5, photos now available
17/1/08 An unchanged side for the first time (ever?) will run out against London Welsh, with changes to the replacements bench, see Teams above. Meet 8.50am WRFC Car Park (coach)
17/1/08 We have a Coach on Sunday (not John or Keith, but the type with seats in it!). It will leave at 9am sharp so we need players at WRFC by 8.50am latest. There will be room for parents as well at the usual superb value of £5 per parent/supporter.
16/1/08 Tonight technical team talk re Sunday from 7 till 8 in the clubhouse - pitches are out of bounds, no one can play on them
14/1/08 See coaches corner below
14/1/08 On April 6th we'll be playing at the Weybridge 7's tournament after our application was accepted. We will take 12 players (the limit) with everyone else involved in a B team friendly
13/1/08 Good game against Harpenden, losing 0-29, photos now available
12/1/08 John is back and the teamsheet published. 10am arrival, 11am start.
11/1/08 Harpenden team sheet will be published on Saturday morning. Match will start at 11am, please arrive by 10am absolute latest in the changing room ready to play, but with shirt tie etc in your bag
7/1/08 See Coaches corner below written by Keith this week
6/12/08 A big thanks to the U17's for giving us a game when Enfield didn't show up and well done to the team , winning 24-12, photos just published
5/1/08 Everyone who turns up tommorrow will get a game against Enfield, please arrive by 10am for pre-match training
25/12/07 Happy Christmas Everyone! Keith has said that he'll run a training session on Wednesday 2nd at 7pm to help shake out the cobwebs beofre the game on Sunday
16/12/07 Following a quick show of hands all players promised to go for a 30 minute run at least twice before we meet again on 6th January to play Enfield at home, rather than attend training on the two Wednesdays. The Enfield game is a friendly and everyone should attend and everyone will get to play, with Keith as coach in charge
10/12/07 See Coaches Corner and KIT WASHING ROLL OF HONOUR AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
9/12/07 Hertford photos added
6/12/07 Starting team published for Sunday, it's a friendly so if you're fit we'll try to get you onto the pitch for a short run out at some point
4/12/07 We've drawn Harpenden at home in the Cup - game to be played 17th Feb 08 - full draw on fixtures page
2/12/07 Twickenham photos available, SEE coaches corner below
29/11/07 Team selection posted for Twickenham League Home game Sunday
27/11/07 See Coaches Corner
24/11/07 Barnet photos added
22/11/07 See Teams for starting line-up. PLEASE NOTE: would all replacements/substitutes please keep close to John so that he can switch players on and off easily without having to shout half way accross the field!
19/11/07 See Coaches Corner below and match photos via the link above
15/11/07 Squad selected for Sunday's league match. Click Teams above. Those players not selected for this match will be given preference in the next non-league/cup game played
12/11/07 See Coaches Corner
9/11/07 Training on Sunday starts at 10.15am. Our Captain sends this note to everyone ""hey guys its James Reilly, just thought i would let everyone know (who i didn't personally tell before now) that I won't be at training on Sunday due to me doing a CBT course so that I can ride my moped on the road. I still expect people to be putting in all there effort in training on to prove a point like what was said in the changing room. I will make it up to you on Wednesday."
5/11/07 See Coaches Corner re the need to be at training at 7pm prompt on Wednesday night
5/11/07 Staines photos aren't loading properly - I am awaiting technical support - SEE FLIKR SET BY CLICKING BUTTON ON THE RIGHT AS A TEMPORARY FIX
1/11/07 Last night the coaches and managers reviewed the number of players available for Sunday's two league games. We have a squad of 32, but that includes 3 long term injuries and 5/6 players who's commitment cannot be relied upon. To cut a long story short we could only guarantee to send 8 players to the Watford divison 4 game. Given that recruitment for the year has now all but finished, we have withdrawn from Div 4 and will now concentrate on gaining promotion with the first team. We will arrange a number of additional friendly matches (most probably against the Div 4 teams) where we will give a run out to our developing players who are on the cusp of the first team. We know this is disappointing news to a number of you, but we will do our best to continue to develop and train you and give you regular playing rugby in the non-league games. See team sheets for this Sunday's match
30/10/07 Essential training Wednesday night at 7pm for the league matches on Sunday, plus there will be a full pitch training session on Saturday from 1 till 2.30pm at WRFC
28/10/07 See Coaches Corner below
19/10/07 Hemel friendly away this Sunday: everyone who is fit to turn up and everyone will get a game, meet 9.15 WRFC car park for 9.30 travel
15/10/07 Barnet match report from Clipboard Alex added
14/10/07 News from Alex Harris is that the Xray was clear, after waiting a couple of hours in the hospital, although he will be out of action for a good few weeks with a very sore neck
14/10/07 Barnet 5 Welwyn 28 photos now uploaded (plus new parent and player photos). Sean Khan Man of the Match. Awaiting news about Alex Harris (3.50pm still in hospital).
11/10/07 All fit players please report to the WRFC car park on Sunday at 9.30am or text Ted or Russell if you plan to go direct to Barnet for 10am warm-up. This is a friendly and we intend to give everyone a run-out and possibly try out some players in relatively new positions. We will NEED DRIVERS to make sure that we can get everyone to the game. Keith will manage the team (John is away)
11/10/07 Russell is negotiating a replay date for the Twickenham re-match, most likely it will be 2nd December
7/10/07 Twickers photos added. Their caoch has said "“Congratulate your forwards from me as they completely outplayed my lot and that is normally our strength.”
7/1/07 Sam R latest: I've just taken Sam's bag round to his house, his Xray was clear, he has tissue and muscular damage to the neck and is taking pain killers, but will be OK with time
7/10/07 See the two match reports (drop down menu under "Fixtures") and learn about Ken Ross winning man of the match in his debut game and why the Twickers game had to be abandoned - pictures of the ambulance to follow!)
5/10/07 Teams for both games published and amended (see Teams tab above) and see note below from John in Coaches Corner
3/10/07 Great news - both teams WILL be playing this Sunday. Squads to be named by Thursday night if possible. Twickenham away meet 9am car park to travel by coach (if spaces available = £5 for parents), John managing the team. Harrow game at home meet at 10am, Russell managing the team
28/9/07 Sue says the new playing shirts, sponsored by Ensign, have arrived and so will be used in our next match
27/9/07 Match report from Russell - see Match Reports under the Fixtures heading
23/9/07 Superb win against Hitchin! Two phenomenal runs by Captain Fantastic led to two tries in the second half to rescue the game from 0-8 to 12-8 at the finish. See John's comments below and a page of photos
22/9/07 Warm up at 10am, match at 11am on the 3rd team pitch. Development team game has been cancelled following further injuries reported. Final team now selected - see Teams above. Daniel and Freddie - a reminder that if you can't get to a training session you need to text one of the managers
21/9/07 Provisional team sheet published (click Teams above). This may have to change once we finally know who can play after Saturday's technical training session (to which all fit players should attend)
21/9/07 With 7 players out at the moment it looks increasingly unlikely that we will be able to field a development team against Hertford B, needing some replacements for the first team game against Hitchin. With some new players having joined recently we want to play a development side as soon as we can and so are working on the issue. Don't forget Saturday 1 till 2.30pm technical training (very limited fitness work and little contact due to the game on Sunday)....after which you'll be able to watch the WRFC 1st team or the England Samoa game on the big screen
21/9/07 Tonight you can watch the Ireland France match at the club on the big screen
15/9/07 Sunday 16th is a key technical training session from 10.15 till 12ish, then Wednesday from 7 till 8.30 and a special technical/match session next Saturday from 1pm till 2.30pm. All to attend please
13/9/07 There is a pre match BBQ ( or Braai, as the boks call it) South African music and a host of activities, starting at 6.30pm on Friday night at the clubhouse, then EngvSA on the big screen
11/9/07 See Coaches Corner below and don't forget the Competition (see menu above)
10/9/07 Don't forget to encourage your friends to come to the trials this Wednesday at 7pm. With Alex (a county player ex Barnet) registering on Sunday we're getting much closer to being able to run two teams, but we still need a few extra players before the season starts for real on the 23rd Sept
6/9/07 Help needed in the kitchens on the 23rd and 30th September : please speak to Judy or Ted
5/9/07 Team photo in todays WHT and general call for new players to come and try out with us over the next few weeks
31/8/07 This Sunday training (contact so bring gum shields) from 10am till about 11.30am then registration and the chance to buy a new gum shield and eat food at the BBQ
29/8/07 Please tell all your friends that we will be holding trials for new players on Wednesday 5th and 12th September at 7.30. New players should register an interest by texting Ted on 07796 867489. Don't forget training tonight - bring your gum shield and that registtration is on Sunday 2nd September with BBQ
6/8/07 On Saturday 11th August 2007 England V France KO 17:00 at the clubhouse with French Wines / Beers plus some top French food.
2/8/07 Have you entered the photo competition yet? See the new menu item above
2/8/07 No training this Saturday 4th, but yes to training again next Wednesday
18/7/07 No training next Wednesday (too many people on holiday). Next training Wednesday 1st August at 7pm - bring gumshields as we start contact training
18/7/07 See FIXTURES for a first exclusive look at the A and B team schedule for 07/08
25/6/07 Don't forget to return the letter and pre-season training booking form to Ted by the end of the month, so that John can make final arrangements. Copies of the letter and forms are available to download below if you have mis-placed your copy sent by post
10/6/07 John has just announced the training schedule for the summer, starting 4th July. Click the link below. Specialist skills will be run on Saturdays from 1 till 2.30 and must be booked with John, Wednesdays will be general skills and fitness from 7 till 9. Sessions will start promptly and you must bring gumshields and plenty of water to every session
17/5/07 Our first league match will be at home against Hitchin on 23rd September. See Fixtures page for league details
13/5/07 Congratulations to Alex Tenn (Players Player of the Year), James Reilly (Coaches Player of the Year) and Charlie Phillips (Welwyn Award for Most Improved Player). A few photos on the front photo page
10/5/07 Please get to the ground by 11.50am this Sunday for the annual presentations and awards. Everyone must wear their club tie, a white or blue shirt and dark trousers (not jeans). Alex will present awards for Player of the Year, Players Player and the Welwyn Club Award for most improved player
4/5/07 Players Player of the Year will be announced on PRESENTATION DAY (Sunday 13th May at the Club). Text Vote: Please text Ted on 07796 867489 with a message that "I xxxx(your name)xxxx vote 4 xxxxplayers namexxxxxx" Text one vote only by 8pm on Wednesday 9th.
4/5/07 Please have a look at the new sponsoship scheme by downloading from the button bottom right and pass on to anyone you know who might be interested in advertising their company through WRFC
29/4/07 Training on Weds 9th May at 7pm at WRFC will concentrate on lifting in the line out and preparing for the 7s matches which will be held during the summer
29/4/07 Photos from the 10's festival and new parent/player galleries added
19/3/07 The main change to the laws in the U16 season is that the forwards will be able to lift in the lineout for the first time. Close season training through the summer will include specialist training in this area. See the menu item called U16 Rule Changes. League matches will run for 35 mins rather than 30 mins each way
3/3/07 222 visitors and the site hasn't got going yet! Sponsors please note the reach you can achieve!!!!
26/2/07 wu16.co.uk established, ready to take over from wu15 in Summer 07
18/6/08 Keith writes: Most of you will have finished or be on your last week of GCSE’s, I hope all went well and you can look forward to a nice long 10 week break. Summer training starts next week 25th, please can you make sure you bring your own water and suitable foot wear for the ground condition e.g. trainers or moulded studs.
We are aiming to start at 19:00 sharp; this will mean that you will need to be at the club for 18:45 to carry out an individual stretch. At the beginning of every session you will be taking a fitness test, which will last about 15 mins, your results will be recorded, which will enable us to track your fitness levels through the summer. FITNESS is your responsibility e.g. running and gym, if you require a fitness program please speak to Sal or me at the end of any training session. The majority of the training in the first four sessions will be skills based fitness also core excises aimed for individual positions. Please if you are unable to attend any sessions due to holiday, let Ted or Russell know either by text or via the web site, this will allow us to base training around availability.
Look forward to see you all. Keith
18/5/08 Keith, Sal, Flinty and Lee will be running coaching sessions over the summer holidays on Wednesday evenings at 7pm starting on June 25th (after the GCSEs)
Every match we ask one of the players to take the kit after the game, wash it (at home or in the local laundry) and return it to the coaches, as soon as you have taken your turn you get your name up in lights on the website! Volunteer soon!
