Caldy – That Friday Feeling 16th January ’26

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With no 1st xv fixture tomorrow we again focus upon Caldy 2nd xv who will be travelling away to play Manchester 2nd xv in a Halbro Premier league fixture. Back in September Caldy 2nd xv won the home fixture 43-14.

Caldy 2nd xv v Manchester 2nd xv 
Image thanks to Barry MacDonald

Saturday 17th January – NOWIRUL Premier League
Manchester 2nd xv v Caldy 2nd xv kick off 2.00pm

at Grove Park, Cheadle Hulme SK8 7NB
Caldy 2nd xv squad for tomorrow’s away game ;
1.  Matthew Rabbette
2.  Isaac Hardisty
3.  Harry Evans
4.  Harry Lightfoot
5. Orson O’Rorke
6.  Jaco Oosthuyzen
7.  Jack Wilson
8.  Luke Denn
9.  James Pickering
10. Dan Rabbette (c)
11. Dylan Carroll
12. Lucas Wiggins
13. Cam Brown
14. James Manuel
15. Fin McGrath
16. Tomas Williams
17. Luke McDonald
18. Paul Lewis
19. Gabe Mault
20. Eddie Banks
21. Toby Elkerton
It’s only an hour drive away so please get yourself along to Grove Park tomorrow afternoon to support the Ravers ! 

Image thanks to Barry MacDonald


Community Rugby – Sunday 18th January 
This Sunday is a training weekend for the Minis.
For the Juniors the u14s are at home to Waterloo and the other 3 teams away at Macclesfield. Best of luck to the u16s who travel to Macclesfield for their Cheshire Cup Quarter Final – a very tough draw but the lads are up for it !
The Senior Colts after a couple of false starts due to weather and lack of opposition resume their NW League A campaign with a re-arranged home game vs Stockport – kick off at 2:00pm. After a couple of cracking wins, the Junior Colts have a rest week.
u6s, u7s, u8s, u9s, u10s, u11s, u12s all training at home
u14s, u16s, u18s Girls training at home
u13s, u15s away at Macclesfield
u16s Cheshire Cup QF away at Macclesfield
u14s at home v Waterloo
u17s Junior Colts rest
u18s Senior Colts at home v Stockport kick off 2.00pm at Paton Field
Caldy u18s squad as follows ;
Forwards: Kyle Cooper, Cameron Harper, Tom Hazleton, Theo Hendry
Will Hollis, Luke MacDonald (c), Joe Murphy, Oscar Song, Max Wilson, Oliver Wilson
Backs: Jamie Arista, Harry Jemmett-Stone, Frankie Johnstone, Dylan Jones
Jamie Lewis, Fin MacDonnell, Luka Mulhall, Sylvain Pennington
Jack Phythian, Luis Thomason, Drew Woodward

Everyone welcome so please come along to Paton Field this Sunday afternoon to support the future Ravers !


Good luck to everyone & enjoy your rugby this weekend !

But please remember “No referees, No games” – disrespect or verbal abuse of rugby match officials is totally unacceptable & has no place in rugby.


Rugby coming up in January

Saturday 24th January – Champ Rugby round 14
Richmond v Caldy kick off 3.00pm
 at The RAG, Twickenham Road, Richmond TW9 2SF
For those unable to travel to Richmond this game will be live streamed on TV in the clubhouse at Caldy RFC

Saturday 24th January – NOWIRUL Div 3 West
Capenhurst v Caldy Rav3rs kick off 2.00pm
 at Capenhurst Sports Club, Capenhurst CH1 6HL

Sunday 25th January – Senior Colts league A
Chester u18s v Caldy u18s kick off 2.00pm
 at Hare Lane, Chester CH3 7DB

Saturday 31st January – Champ Rugby round 15
Caldy v Nottingham kick off 2.00pm
 at Paton Field
This will be the weekend’s Champ Rugby Live Streaming Showcase game
The Champ Rugby trophy will be coming to Caldy together with massive pitch banners & guard of honour flags
There will also be extra tv cameras to capture all the build up, action & match day atmosphere at Paton Field ! 
We need to pack JJ’s bank & the Ravers party stand and make it one to remember.
Match Tickets are available to buy here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Hospitality details & bookings please contact Kenzie email : [email protected]


Events coming up at Paton Field

We’re delighted to invite you to a very special Sporting Lunch with snooker legend Dennis Taylor, taking place on Friday 13th February 2026 at Paton Field.

Join us for an entertaining afternoon of great food, lively conversation, and unforgettable stories from one of snooker’s most iconic figures. This promises to be a fantastic social event for sports fans and supporters alike.

Event details:
• Date: Friday 13th February 2026
• Time: 12:00pm start
• Venue: Paton Field
• Dress code: Smart casual

Please see the above flyer for full details. Spaces are limited, so booking ASAP is recommended.

To reserve your place or for any enquiries, please contact [email protected].

We very much hope you can join us for what promises to be a memorable afternoon.


In celebration of John Butler’s 90th birthday we are hosting an Italian themed Dicky’s Dinner at the club to relax and socialise with fellow Ravers, while raising funds to help our Last of the Summer Wine improve and nurture our pitches and clubhouse.

You are invited to our next Dicky’s Dinner on Friday 20th February, arrive 7.00pm for 7.30pm sit down in the clubhouse.

The 3 course dinner will comprise:
Starter – Antipasti & Focaccia
Main – Lasagne with salad & garlic bread
Dessert – Tiramisu
( vegetarian option also available )

To reserve your dinner place / places please pay by bank transfer
 £30 per head to:
Account name : SM&PP Dickinson
Sort code : 09-01-28
Account no : 48815348
Payment reference : DD + your surname

Any queries, or if you want to book a table of 10 (with names) please contact Pauline Dickinson :
email : [email protected]
mobile : 07971 827717

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