3rd xv result – New Brighton 22 – 60 Caldy
Caldy Rav3rs squad bask in glory
Saturday 25th April – NOWIRUL Div 3 West
New Brighton 2nd xv ….… 22 pts
Caldy 3rd xv …………………. 60 pts
Match report thanks to Dave Arthur, all images thanks to Barry MacDonald
At the final whistle, the curtain came down on a season that has provided 63 players with 3rd team match day experience and without doubt, it was a hugely positive finale.
The mix of seasoned, time-served stalwarts, young men of proven ability and some new emerging talent combined to overwhelm a capable opposition. No one took a backward step in defence and the verve and ambition in attack was genuinely entertaining. A score or so from the club turned out to offer support and were duly treated to a terrific spectacle in the sunshine.
Even your excitable reporter joined in, running, linesman’s flag in hand, and, at full tilt, being scythed down mercilessly by the 22 meter flag, to win “Dick of the Day”. There were no other contenders for the title to be fair, as the players put in such a strong all round performance.
High quality handling, hard tackling, some really good lines and high energy all over the pitch, delivered a win by 12 tries to 3.
Caldy scorers:
Tries : Jack Paziuk x 3, Matti Sangare x 2, Harri Williams x 2, Felix Clarke, Craig Smithson, Bobby Banks
Conversions: Felix Clarke x 3, Harri Williams x 2
Jack Paziuk races away for his hat-trick of tries
Season Summary:
Saturday’s win took Caldy 3rd xv above New Brighton 2nd xv to finish 5th in the NOWIRUL Div 3 West league, behind, but level on wins and draws with Port Sunlight 1st xv and Capenhurst 1st xv. We only had 12 matches, but 63 players pulled on the jersey for a squad that conceded 326 points, but scored 411.
Our development brief was answered by fielding several regular players from the Senior Colts who did sterling service, alongside the strong core of more experienced players; in addition and very encouragingly, five Junior Colts have now experienced adult rugby and are eager to play Rav3rs rugby again next season.
Harri Williams steps on the gas 
Mattie Sangare bursts through 
Felix Clark sidesteps into space
Caldy 3rd xv player stat highlights for the season:
- Matti Sangare scored 6 tries from prop, none of which was from close range, as far as I remember ( and last Saturday saw him bulldozing through from about 50 yards or more ! ).
- Felix Clarke also scored 6 tries and contributed 23 conversions, thus reaching 76 points.
- Harri Williams scored 11 tries, 11 conversions and a penalty to deliver 80 points from his leading 11 appearances ( alongside Dave Edge also on 11 appearances ).
None of the above would have been achieved, indeed none would have been possible, without the tireless work of our illustrious leader, Tom “Shanners” Shanahan. It was only his unstinting hard work that made it all possible and his leadership on the playing field was no less important and inspiring.
Thanks, Shanners.
Caldy Rav3rs’ leader Tom Shanahan
It was again a season that saw huge improvement in our players in all facets of the game and I look forward to next season with undimmed relish and enthusiasm.
C’mon you Rav3rs !
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Caldy RFC Community Rugby – 33rd Junior Festival 2026
This year’s annual Junior rugby festival at Paton Field was another roaring success enjoyed by some 1500 people arriving in 500+ cars.
The event involved 30 teams across 4 junior age groups u13, u14, u15 and u16s from Wirral, Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. The event occupied 6 pitches and required 9 referees from the Manchester and District Society to support the event.
Matches were played in a great spirit with some excellent rugby on show on both sides of the road.
Congratulations to :-
u13s Junior Rugby Cup winners – Birkenhead Park
u14s Junior Rugby Cup winners – Wirral
u15s Junior Rugby Cup winners – Whitchurch
u16s Junior Rugby Cup winners – Caldy who continued their Cup success from last year.
Nigel Millington presented the u16s Junior Rugby Cup to Caldy’s captain Zac Davies
Heavy rain could not dampen the Caldy celebrations
Caldy u16s Junior Rugby Cup winning squad
This is a unique and well attended annual junior rugby event, which wouldn’t happen without the help of the army of parent volunteers across all age groups. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed both behind the scenes and on the day to ensure a smooth running and enjoyable festival for all.
I also want to thank our catering staff, burger van, ice cream vans, homemade cake stand and Ginger Cat coffee truck, parking co-ordinator Steve Leek, multiple first aiders, Tim Kilpatrick for programme production, MADS Refs, Wirral Awards for supplying the trophies, Kieran Free for photography, John and Phil Wylie and the Last of the Summer Wine gang for all their help preparing the pitches and facilities.
A final big thank for all the great regional rugby clubs for sticking with it when the showers arrived and for making it such an enjoyable occasion, creating more memories for the players.
Roll on next year and the 34th Caldy Junior Rugby Festival !
Nigel Millington
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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
