The Men’s 1st XV travelled to play Wallingford RFC in their latest Tribute Southern Counties North knowing that a victory would secure promotion as one of the six best Runners Up in Level 7 in the RFU League pyramid.

Wallingford RFC has always been a difficult place to get a result and the match turned out to be a scrappy affair with neither side being able to play any fluent attacking rugby.

Wallingford opened the scoring kicking a penalty after a Windsor infringement. Windsor soon retook the lead with a George Moran try which was converted by Ben Grant- Adamson to give Windsor a 7 points to 3 lead half way at half time.

During the second half Windsor were able to put some phases of good attacking rugby which resulted in two quick tries from Samson Turner- Stewart and Joe Triegaardt. Both tries were converted by Ben Grant- Adamson to give the away side a healthy lead by 21 points to 3.

Wallingford did not give up after a period of forward play scored a try, which was not converted to reduce the deficit to 13 points.

Windsor went in search of their fourth and bonus point winning try. It was fitting that the last try was scored by Vice Captain Ben Grant Adamson after a break by Captain Allen Crawshaw to secure the win and promotion. Ben converted the try. This was the final score of the match.

Wallingford RFC 8 Windsor RFC 28.

Parfitt Cresswell Player of the Match: Harry Bicknell.

The Men’s Dev XV played Farnham Royal in their latest Counties 3 BBO League Match at Home Park in a competitive match won by 38 points to 25. The Men’s Dev XV play their last home league game against Reading Abbey 2nd XV and have a great chance of finishing third in their league.

The Men’s 3rd XV travelled to Oxford to play Gosford All Blacks 2nd XV in the Semi Final Cup of the Counties 4 BBO League. The side were hopeful of making the final but came up against a much stronger side losing by 45 points to 26.

The Men’s 3rd XV season has now come to end but they still have plenty to celebrate winning the Counties BBO 4 League title and will receive a league winners Shield in the near future.

Sunday Rugby Review:

Last Sunday the Senior Women travelled to Regents Park to play league leaders Belsize Park Women and put in a committed performance with only a squad of 15 players and lost by 39 points to 7.

Report written by Olivia Brooke, Women’s Social Media Manager.

Windsor Dames took on league leaders Belsize Park RFC Women in a tough encounter, but despite the scoreline, the team put in a performance to be proud of. From the opening whistle, Windsor showed grit and determination, working hard in defence and refusing to make things easy for the opposition.

Belsize Park’s attacking strength was evident, but Windsor matched them with resilience, putting in crucial tackles and fighting for every breakdown. Even as injuries took their toll, forcing Windsor to play with 14 players for periods of the game, the team continued to battle, showing real heart and unity.

In attack, Windsor built some great phases and cracking breaks through the Belsize’s defences and were rewarded with a well-deserved try by Sharon Richards, who powered through to get over the line. Beth Jefferies then stepped up and slotted a superb conversion, ensuring Windsor got points on the board for their efforts.

While the result didn’t go our way, this match showed how much we are growing as a team. There are plenty of positives to take forward, and we’ll be back at training, ready to build on this performance.

On to the next one—let’s go, Windsor!

Parfitt Cresswell Player of the Match: Maddy Warnes.

The Senior Women now have a week off before their next league match away at Hampstead RFC Ladies 2nd XV on Sunday 6th April 2025 followed by their Semi Finals of the Papa Johns Community Junior Plate Cup match vs Okehampton RFC Women on Sunday 13th April 2025.

This Weekend’s Rugby Schedule:

Saturday 29th March 2025 Schedule:

The Senior Men’s sides do not have any fixtures.

• Saturday 29th March 2025
• Quiz Night ‘ Through the Decades’
• £10 per Team of 5.
• To enter please email dames@windsorrugby.co.uk

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Sunday 30th March 2025 Schedule:

• U6s, U7s & U8s Training @ Home Park.
• U9s, U10s, U11s, U12s @ Marlow Minis Festival.
• U10s to U12s - AWAY at Marlow Festival on Sunday.
• U13s A Team HOME vs Marlow, B Team Away vs High Wycombe.
• U14s – HOME vs Twickenham.
• U15s - A team AWAY vs Drifters
• Colts - Training at Home Park - 11:30am – 1.00pm

• ‘Women and Girls Rugby Open Day’ – ‘CELEBATE MOTHER’S DAY’

o 9.30am – 12.00pm
o Brunch £8.00 per head
o To book your Brunch for more information please email dames@windsorrugby.co.uk or Whats App 07783 933936

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Dates for your diary:

• Saturday 5th April 2025:

• Pre -Match League Lunch when the Men’s 1st XV entertain Reading Abbey in their last league game of the season.
• Men’s 1st XV and Dev XV’s both playing at home.
• Lets make it a big club day to celebrate the end of the Men’s league season.
• If you wish to attend the league lunch please contact Ian Potter – ispathome@aol.com

• Post Match – Penny Brass will be playing the clubhouse to celebrate the end of the Men’s League season and to celebrate the Men’s 1st XV promotion.

• Sunday 13th April 2025:
• Semi Finals of the Papa Johns Women’s Junior Plate – Windsor Dames vs Okehampton Women
• More details to be published shortly.
• Please put the date in the diary so that the club can give the side plenty of vocal support in their quest to reach the final.

• Saturday 7th June 2025:

• We are returning to the Castle Hotel for the End of Season Dinner Dance following last years successful and enjoyable event. It will follow the same format with a welcome drink, 3 course dinner and live music from Euphoria Rock who played at last year’s event.

• Tickets now on sale – please book your tickets as capacity is limited!

• For more information see link below:

WRFC Dinner & Dance June 2025 - Windsor Rugby Club shop

• Please note if you wish to pay for your ticket by 3 installments then tickets will need to be purchased by the end of March.

Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

Come and Watch the Women’s Six Guinness Six Nations at Windsor RFC!
Windsor RFC will be showing the following Guinness Six Nations live in the clubhouse this weekend.

• France vs Scotland KO 13.00
• Wales vs England KO 16.45

The Senior Women’s Quiz Night t ‘ Through the Decades’ will be taking place after the Wales vs England match.

Have a great rugby weekend!

Michael Crawshaw WINDSOR RFC Chair
On behalf of General Management Committee.