The Ravers are very much feeling the sunshine and this gorgeous spring weather but tomorrow they will not be feeling the rugby at Paton Field. For the Champ it is a free weekend with the Ravers’ last home fixture for the 1st xv in the 25/26 season being against Doncaster Knights on 2nd May which is the first May bank holiday weekend. The weather looks promising and with it being something of a northern derby in the Champ it is sure to be a brilliant occasion particularly as there will be a few hundred past Caldy players in attendance.
Two great servants of Caldy RFC in Welsh Wizard Lewis Barker and defensive Iron Man Mike Barlow will be playing their last ever home game at Paton Field as both are retiring at the end of this season. One further great servant who has been both a former 1st xv captain and probably Caldy’s biggest ever player ( and one of the Champ Rugby’s biggest players ) The Giant Tom Sanders has already retired through injury and he will be in attendance at the past players lunch. Please do come down and enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend at Paton Field and give Lewis, Mike and Tom the appreciation they so fully deserve.
Welsh Wizard – Lewis Barker
Iron Man – Mike Barlow
The Giant – Tom Sanders
All images thanks to Barry MacDonald
Tickets for next weekend’s (2nd May) game against Doncaster Knights can be purchased here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Tomorrow was going to be the opportunity for Paton Field to applaud the excellence of Caldy 2nd xv’s 7th consecutive title in the North West’s ‘IMPACT’ Premier League which they won in a close fought encounter last Friday night against Preston Grasshoppers at Lightfoot Green. Unfortunately, Wirral have conceded tomorrow’s game at Paton Field denying Sooty and CJ’s side the chance to try and record their 100th consecutive league victory and the deserved recognition from an appreciative Paton Field crowd.
The 2nd xv do have one more fixture to fulfill next Saturday 2nd May when they take on Chester in the Cup Final which will take place at Ormskirk RFC’s ground. If Caldy’s 2nd xv manage to win that game they will have the truly staggering record since they were last beaten in April 2019, of 99 league wins and 18 cup wins. This record doesn’t include the 28 wins via concessions by the opposition or the 2 terrific away wins in ‘friendlies’ against Jersey.
Despite the 1st xv and the 2nd xv having no game tomorrow the 3rd xv are in action against New Brighton’s 2nd xv away at Reeds Lane. The match which kicks off at 3 pm features a father and son combo with Caldy legend Matt Pennington turning out with his son Sylvain.
Caldy’s 3rd xv squad for the division 3 West fixture against New Brighton is as follows:
- Matty Sangare
- Grant Wratten
- Harry Evans
- Craig Smithson
- Tom Hazleton
- Matty Mountney
- Mayson Jones
- Dave Edge
- Matt Pennington
- Felix Clarke
- Sylvain Pennington
- Rhys Hughes
- Tom Shanahan
- Jack Paziuk
- Harri Williams
- Tom Hughes
- Kit Austin
- Zak Stanley
- Bobby Banks
The game at New Brighton FC RU kick offs at 3.00 pm at Reeds Lane, Wirral CH46 3RH
It’s only 10 minutes drive away so please make the very short trip tomorrow to support the Rav3rs !
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Community Rugby – Sunday 26th April
With the cricket season now back up and running, our pitches around the cricket square are now out of bounds.
This Sunday we have a mix of Cup Finals, Festivals, and a couple of games at Paton Field vs Parkonians. Very best of luck to our u13s who are in the Final of the Cheshire Cup at Altrincham Kersal.
u6s, u7s – training at home
u8s, u9s, u10s – away at Wilmslow Festival
u11s – home v Parkonians
u12s – away at Wilmslow Festival ( held Saturday 25th April )
Girls – training at home
u13s – Cheshire Cup Final at Altrincham Kersal
u14s – home v Parkonians
u15s – training at home
u16s – rest weekend
Junior Colts – away at Heaton Moor 7’s Festival
Senior Colts – rest weekend
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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.
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Rugby coming up
Saturday 2nd May – Champ Rugby round 25
Caldy v Doncaster Knights kick off 3.00 pm at Paton Field
Last home game of the season
Match tickets available to buy here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Saturday 2nd May – Barry Allen Memorial Cup Final
Caldy 2nd xv v Chester 2nd xv kick off 3.30 pm at Ormskirk RUFC, Green Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 1ND
Saturday 9th May – Champ Rugby round 26
London Scottish v Caldy kick off 3.00 pm at The RAG, Twickenham Road, London TW9 2SF
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Events coming up
Caldy RFC End of Season Ball
Caldy RFC End of Season Ball is open for bookings
Whether you’d like a table for family, friends, colleagues, or just a small group. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic evening’s entertainment at Thornton Hall Hotel including welcome drinks, 3 course dinner, Senior Rugby Awards, live music plus £1000 prize box !
Don’t miss out – book your places / table today and be part of this special end of season celebration.
Community Rugby section – please contact Mary Campbell 07940 233303 to book
Senior Rugby section & all others – please contact Lynn Ridgway 07714 992685 to book
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Join us on Friday 15th May at Heswall Golf Club for the Caldy RFC Golf Day.
Team stableford competition with a shotgun start, food included and prizes throughout the day.
£595 per team of four ball ( VAT included)
Prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive, beat the pro and team places.
To enter or for more information please contact Kenzie Allen :
email : [email protected]
mobile : 07940 233303
