So what does 2010 hold in store for WRFC!   Is promotion a distinct (almost unbelievable) possibility for the 1st XV?  Well despite only recently being deposed from top spot in the league and then only on points difference, it is perhaps still a bit early to say.  Nothing however can detract from a magnificent first half to the season by the team.  Congratulations to all the players and coaches who have contributed to that success.

Still the rugby success does not stop there.  As I know from watching an extremely competent Lions team play some very skilful and attractive rugby in defeating my President’s XV in an entertaining Boxing Day game, their position at the top of the Div 2 Merit table is well deserved!

The large number of members and supporters who attended the Boxing Day game were also witness to a very moving and poignant moment when Barry and Helen Lewis presented the cup they had commissioned to the winning team in memory of their much loved and missed son.   Aaron’s Cup will be now be presented annually at the Boxing Day game as a permanent reminder of Aaron and the many others in the armed forces lost to their families and friends.

With the A XV lying second and the ExA XV competing well in their respective Merit Leagues, senior rugby is going well!    Not to be outdone the Colts have (narrowly) lost only 1 game this season and we wish them well in their next game in the National Plate competition against local rivals Rochford….when finally the snow and ice permits the already twice postponed game to be played!!

Chris Bard
President