In perfect conditions a strong Windsor side played some very entertaining rugby in front of a good crowd. Many thanks to all the supporters that travelled to watch the game and to Tracey Keogh for some great photos that are now on the website.

The game was over by half time with Windsor leading by 45 points to 5.

The second half was a scrappy affair with Windsor adding 3 more tries and conceding a further consolation try to the home side.

A fitting end before the final whistle with the final try being scored by Mike Mills and converted by Co-Captain Chris Emmett. Both players were playing their final matches before retirement.

Windsor consolidate their position in second place in the league. However it appears that it will not be good enough to secure promotion.

A very good season winning 17 out of 22 league matches. Very well done to Andy Symons and his coaching team and all the players. A big thank you to all the volunteers and members that have supported the side. It has been much appreciated.

The Men’s 1st XV have a talented young squad of players and the foundations are set for a successful 2024/2025 season where promotion will be the goal for not just the Men’s 1st XV but the Development XV also.

Final Score Rams 3rd XV 10, Windsor 66.

Windsor’s player of the match was Colt Josh Madden who has made a great impact with his contributions on the field in the second half of the season and is richly deserved.

Vansittart Arms Player of the Match Josh Madden.

The Men’s 3rd XV had an entertaining match away at Aldermaston, playing their 2nd XV in a Thames Valley Invitational League Match. In a very high scoring game Windsor lost by 2 points by 52 points to 50.

From all accounts an enjoyable game on and off the field”! A great advert for social rugby!

This Weekends Rugby Activity:

Saturday 13th April 2024:

• Men’s 3rd XV versus Reading Abbey 3rd XV @ Home Park. Kick Off 2.30pm.
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Sunday 21st April 2024:

The Dames finish their NC2 South East (West) League programme away at Ruislip.

• Ruislip Ladies vs Windsor Dames Kick Off 2.30pm

The Dames will welcome any support at Ruislip to cheer them on for one final victory!

It is also a big weekend for the Mini and Juniors with the U13s, U14s and The Damsels all playing away in Cup Finals.
The Minis are taking part in the Slough Minis Festivals.

There are some important matches at Home Park with the Colts playing their final league games of the season. This will be the last match for the older Colts players that will be moving into senior rugby. It will also be the last match for the Colts Coaching Team of George Jupp, Matt Balmer and Rhys Mynott who are stepping down after 7 seasons. On behalf of the Club I would like to thank the coaches for all their hard work over the last 7 seasons and for helping in the development of the younger players that are now playing Senior Men’s Rugby. Its much appreciated.

Pitch Match Kick off time
Pitch 1 Windsor Colts v Chinnor
Windsor Colts v Banbury 13:00pm
14:30pm
Pitch 2 Windsor U16s v Maidenhead 11:30am
Pitch 3
Pitch 4 Windsor U15s B v Maidenhead 10:00am

Dates for your Diary:

Windsor RFC Dinner and Dance – Friday 14th June 2024 @ Castle Hotel, Windsor.

Tables are being booked. Euphoria, which is the Windsor Boys School Band and come highly recommended have been booked.

• Tickets £70.00 or £700 for a table of 10.
• Ticket Includes:
o Welcome Drink.
o 3 Course Meal
o Ice Bucket with 4 Bottles of Wine per table of 10.

Over 70 people have booked to date and we need a minimum of 150 to ensure that the event is a success.

To book your table/tickets please email marketing@windsorrugby.co.uk

The Club needs your support!

On a final note good luck to Men’s 1st XV player Adam Bailes and Men’s Development XV Coach Ben Anderton who are both running in the London Marathon on Sunday.

Have a good weekend.

Michael Crawshaw WINDSOR RFC CHAIR