Tomorrow Caldy’s 1st xv squad head to the capital to take on London Scottish at the Richmond Athletic Ground. This is the last fixture for the Ravers in the 2025/26 Champ season and for Lewis Barker and Mike Barlow their last game before they retire. The Welsh Wizard starts at stand off and together with fellow retiree and the rest of the Ravers squad he will be keen to sign off with a win to take the season tally into double figures.
The Caldy squad will be pleased to have secured their position in the Champ for the 26/27 season even if they didn’t make it into the top 6 playoff games. The conveyor belt from Sooty and CJ’s 2nd xv has produced a number of exciting talents that will doubtless be featuring prominently in next season’s Ravers’ squads with six appearing against Scottish tomorrow.
The Ravers will live up to their reputation by staying in London after the game to quietly review and discuss the highlights of this past season. It could be emotional !
Caldy’s head Coach Matt Cairns has selected the following squad for tomorrow’s game at the RAG against London Scottish.
The match kicks off at 3.00 pm.
1. Monty Weatherby
2. Ollie Hearn
3. Joe Sproston
4. Sam Olyott
5. Dylan Hodkinson
6. Reuben Logan
7. Callum Ridgway
8. JJ Dickinson ( c )
9. Tom Akehurst
10. Lewis Barker
11. Will Robinson
12. Michael Barlow
13. Connor Wilkinson
14. Rhys Tudor
15. Charlie Hyde
Replacements
Matt Gallagher, Nathan Rushton, Matt Rabbette,
Harry Lightfoot, Jack Wilson, Ollie Wynn, Kieran Wilkinson, Cam Brown
For those unable to travel to the RAG tomorrow, the game will be live streamed in the clubhouse from 3.00 pm.
Caldy Clubhouse ‘President’s Bar’ open from 2.00 pm
Caldy’s “The Hatch” catering from 2.00 pm
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It’s time to have your say !
Cast your votes for your standout players from across the club:
1st XV Supporters’ Player of the Season
2nd XV Supporters’ Player of the Season
3rd XV Supporters’ Player of the Season
Choose the players who’ve impressed you the most this season and deserve recognition
Voting closes after the final game on 9th May so don’t miss your chance to make it count !
To vote please follow the link below :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtVsx0w8772MKEpNgl0FBrgHItV_B6hSKtyZPEi6s6f1zG0Q/viewform?pli=1
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Community Rugby – Touch Rugby
Northwest Junior Touch trials
As one season finishes, another starts. Touch is ideal to keep up skills and fitness through the summer. There is also an opportunity to represent the NW region and possibly even England. Last season we had 11 representatives for NW and since then 5 players have been selected for England. NW Junior Touch trials have begun and dates for training have now been confirmed as below:
Saturday 9 May – Caldy RFC, Paton Field – 10.00 am – 12:30 pm
14 June – Chester RFC – 10.00 am – 12:30 pm
25 July – venue tbc
8 August – venue tbc
22 August – venue tbc
29 / 30 August – Junior Touch Nationals in Nottingham
We are looking to enter all divisions this year boys and girls 12’s, 14’s, and 17’s please invite / bring along new players / friends.
We look forward to seeing you all soon for another fantastic Junior touch rugby season.
If you are interested in attending, please contact :
NW Junior Coach David Sharpe – 07306815177
or Caldy Touch Rugby Shaun Thomas – 07976280115
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Touch Rugby this Summer at Caldy RFC, Paton Field
Training Groups :
Cobras – mixed touch rugby competitive team aged 13+
Cougars ladies touch rugby only team for beginners and social players age 13+
Juniors – mixed touch rugby for age u9 to u13 players.
Sessions :
Cobras, Cougars and Juniors touch rugby training sessions on Monday evenings at 7.00 pm.
Mixed touch rugby social games on Wednesdays at 7.00 pm, all players 13+ welcome.
Competitions :
Touch rugby also enter teams in local, regional and national competitions organised by the England Touch Association (ETA).
App :
Available to confirm attendance for each session, post notifications, and advise other issues.
All new members to enrol the App to join our community.
Kit requirements :
Moulded studded boots / trail running shoes required.
Caldy shirt required for playing in competitions.
No jewellery worn during training or competitions for health & safety, prevent loss or damage.
Contact :
If you are interested please contact :
Shaun Thomas – 07976280115
or email – [email protected]
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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
