Ellingham & Ringwood RFC U10s kicked off their season in style on Sunday, with a strong showing at New Milton RFC’s mini rugby festival.
Ellingham & Ringwood faced one of their toughest tests so far at league leaders Winchester – and came up short in the face of clinical opposition.
New Milton stormed to their second home win of the season with a comprehensive nine-try display against Fareham Heathens at Norman’s Way on Saturday.
New Milton & District RFC’s U14s went unbeaten throughout the day to lift the rugby festival trophy at Fawley Rugby Club in impressive style.
Ellingham & Ringwood started their first season in the highest league they have ever played, losing 37-15 to a very talented Havant seconds side.
New Milton began life in a new league under the guidance of a new coaching team, with a resounding 62-5 victory over a well-drilled Andover seconds.
New Milton & District Rugby Club has appointed former Ellingham & Ringwood coach Alan Steel as assistant coach and head of strength and conditioning.
Ellingham & Ringwood RFC are hosting an activity day aimed at introducing rugby to girls as part of the RFU’s Impact 25 promotion.
Ellingham & Ringwood Women’s team came within a whisker of winning the RFU Injured Players Foundation tournament at the famous Twickenham.
New Milton Rugby Club’s star fly-half Joe Eldridge took the players’ player award at the end-of-season awards ceremony.
New Milton Rugby Club have appointed former Gloucester and London Welsh professional Gavin Evans as their new head coach.
More than 60 players turned out at New Milton Rugby Club for an exhibition game for club stalwart David Gill, while hundreds turned out to watch.
New Milton Rugby Club is rounding off its season with an Over-35s versus Under-35s match to raise funds for club stalwart David Gill.
Ellingham & Ringwood gave their fans the perfect send-off to what has been a highly successful season, beating Sandown & Shanklin 38-27.