After two successive wins against Ampthill and Doncaster Knights, last weekend the Ravers came off second best in their Champ fixture against Richmond. Caldy’s Head Coach Matt Cairns rued the dropped points. “The two-week break from the Champ didn’t do us any favours and we were very much below par last weekend. We never recovered from a poor start and collectively throughout the game we were at least ten percent below where we should be. We have previously proved the adage that every team in the Champ is capable of beating any other, but this only happens if we play at the very top of our game.”
The recent away win against Doncaster and the early season form demonstrates what the Ravers are capable of. This weekend the Ravers have a chance to put last week’s reverse behind them with the visit of Nottingham RFC to Paton Field. Although the Ravers have won the last three encounters the ‘Archers’, who sit just outside the top six, have no obvious weaknesses in their game. They have a very much-improved pack of forwards and quicksilver backs who can shred any defence.
“It is going to be a big game for sure” said Cairns “This weekend we are the Champ’s showcase game so the TV cameras will be at Paton Field. It is a big opportunity for the Caldy squad and the Wirral to show the rugby world what Paton Field is all about. Nottingham play a fast-paced game and have been in good form in recent weeks. We need as big a crowd as the Wirral can muster. A full and noisy bank makes a really big difference and spurs the lads to give that extra couple of percent which makes the difference between winning and losing”
Gates open at 11.00am & Match Tickets are available to buy via our club website
go to : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
The Champ match against the Archers kicks off at 2.00pm
Image by Lewis Barker
Caldy’s Head Coach Matt Cairns has picked the following squad for the tomorrow’s home fixture against Nottingham RFC at Paton Field.
1. Monty Weatherby ( 50th appearance )
2. Ollie Hearn
3. Joe Sproston
4. Martin Gerrard
5. Sam Olyott
6. Callum Ridgway
7. Dan Owen
8. JJ Dickinson (c)
9. Ollie Wynn
10. Kieran Wilkinson
11. Will Robinson ( 50th appearance )
12. Mike Barlow
13. Connor Wilkinson
14. Osian Roberts
15. Charlie Hyde
Replacements : Matt Gallagher, Ryan Higginson, Nathan Rushton,
Max Loboda, Jordan Jones, Tom Akehurst, Lewis Barker, Rhys Tudor
Image by Francesca Rowley
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.
Entry on gate tomorrow – Adults £20, Juniors 17s-18s £5, Children u16s free
Gates open at 11.00 am & Match Tickets are available to buy via our club website
go to : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Caldy Clubhouse Bar, ‘President’s Bar’ & Marquee inside bars all open from 11.00am
Trailer Bar, Poretti Stand & Scoreboard outside bars all open from 1.00pm
Ginger Cat Coffee, Burrito Shack, DoughBros outside catering all open from 1.00pm
Plus after the game live music in the marquee from 4.00pm – 6.00pm “Harry James”
Thanks to our u16s players, parents & coaches for organising flag bearers & volunteering to help with car parking.
Plus they will be running the Prize Raffle, Barrow of Booze, Name the Caldy Bear, Cake Stall, Sweet Shop & Guess the Bonus Ball !
Please support our u16s on the day to win fabulous prizes !
–
Community Rugby – Sunday 1st February
This Sunday we have a block booking for the Minis with Wirral, with the evens at Lymm and the odds at Caldy. For the Juniors, the Cheshire Cup is back in town for the u16s and have caused cancellations for the u14s and u15s who are training.
The Senior Colts are at home to Whitchurch looking to bounce back after a last-minute loss to Chester last weekend. The Junior Colts are back in league action with an away trip to Chester.
u6s training at home
u7s, u9s, u11s at home v Wirral
u8s, u10s, u12s away at Wirral
u13s away at Birkenhead Park
u14s, u15s training at home
u16s Cheshire Cup away at New Brighton
u14s, u16s, u18s Girls training at home
u17s Junior Colts away v Chester kick off 12.30pm at Hare Lane, Chester CH3 7DB
u18s Senior Colts home v Whitchurch kick off 2.00pm at Paton Field
Squad :
Forwards: Alexander Clark, Kyle Cooper, Tom Hazleton, Theo Hendry, Will Hollis, Mathias Jiminez-Clague,
Luke MacDonald (c), Joe Murphy, Oscar Song, Isaac Waldron, Oliver Wilson
Backs: Harry Jemmett-Stone, Frankie Johnstone, Dylan Jones, Jamie Lewis, Fin MacDonnell
Luka Mulhall, Sylvain Pennington, Jack Phythian, Luis Thomason
–
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 February
Saturday 7th February – Champ Rugby round 16
Cambridge v Caldy kick off 2.00pm at Ellgia Fields, Grantchester Road, Cambridge CB3 9ED
Saturday 14th February – Champ Rugby round 17
Caldy v Cornish Pirates kick off 2.00pm at Paton Field
Match Tickets are available to buy here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/
Hospitality details & bookings please contact Kenzie email : [email protected]
Saturday 14th February – NOWIRUL Premier League
Caldy 2nd xv v Preston Grasshoppers 2nd xv kick off 2.00pm at Paton Field
Saturday 21st February – Champ Rugby round 18
Worcester Warriors v Caldy kick off 12.00 noon at Sixways Stadium
Plus the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations kicks off next Thursday 5th February
All games will be live on TV in the clubhouse – see schedule below
–
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
–
Caldy RFC’s first-ever Armed Forces Day will be taking place on Saturday 11th April at Paton Field. This special day celebrates and supports our Armed Forces community, and we would love for you to be part of it. There will be Champ Rugby – Caldy v Hartpury, plus Div 3 West – Rav3rs v Crosby St Mary’s.
The day will be a joint fundraiser for Caldy RFC and our charity partner Walking With The Wounded (WWTW), a UK charity that supports veterans living with physical, mental, or social injuries, helping them regain purpose and independence.
We welcome bookings of any size into our ‘Mess Hall’, whether you’d like a table for family, friends, colleagues, or just a small group. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day at the club, support a worthy cause, and connect with the wider Caldy RFC community.
Don’t miss out – book your table today and be part of this special day !
Please contact Kenzie Allen :
email : [email protected]
mobile : 07940 233303
