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SENIOR RUGBY
It was a big ask for our 1XV to visit top of the table, Old Ruts, and come away with anything, but the boys travelled full of belief as always. How did they get on? Read about it here: Match report

For Ben’s pics, click here: Match pics

After yet another team pulling out of their fixture with our 2’s (We could win this league without playing a game at this rate!!), we decided to have a big inter club, touch rugby extravaganza in the sunshine! Thank you to all who came from all parts of the club. A fine club family afternoon!!

On Sunday, our Ladies hosted a strong Worthing outfit. The fine weather led to a brilliant and hard game of rugby with no quarter given from either side. Who came out on top? Read about it here: Match report

To view Ben’s pics, follow this link: Match pics

Next weekend, is a rest weekend for all our senior teams, so we can all get up to the club and enjoy ‘Super Saturday’ as the 6 Nations come to a climax!! Come on Scotland!!!!

JUNIOR RUGBY
By all accounts, it was a wonderful day at the club on Sunday. A warm spring day greeted everyone who attended the training. This week's report may be light on content and It may have been a bit light on the coaching front on Sunday with both the U10s and 11s missing coaches who were enjoying the snow in the French Alps but still doing their bit to represent EGRFC and the camaraderie and friendships that have spawned from our wonderful club.

The U9s were treated to another double-dose of rugby action across the weekend with Friday Night Lights at Burgess Hill RFC and home training on Sunday.

Friday saw 24 of our players head to Burgess Hill for their club’s first ever Friday Night Lights event.

The players were announced on the big screen Premiership-style before running out to a light show, pyrotechnics and the sound of “Light Up The Sky” by The Prodigy. Excitement levels were off the charts for players and supporters alike.

Our three teams took on opposition from Crawley, Burgess Hill and Hove in three fast paced games under the lights and treated the highly vocal fans to some fantastic attacking rugby.

Back at HQ on Sunday morning, the sun came out (for once) and produced perfect conditions for a morning of high intensity drills, focussing on carrying into contact and ball presentation.

INTERMEDIATE RUGBY
Hove U13’s 10 - G’s 50
East Grinstead U13 Blue team played their last league fixture of the season away to Hove in glorious Spring sunshine. The match started perfectly with Bertie returning the Hove kick-off straight back for a try. Jack then doubled the lead before Hove slowly came back into the game, scoring two tries of their own. Fortunately, EG refused to be rattled by this and by half time they had scored three more tries- two more from Jack and one from Billy.

The second half carried on in similar fashion. The match itself was tight, but EG defended superbly with some monster tackles being put in across the team. At the other end the score board was kept busy with five more tries from Jack (2), Billy, Bert & Arthur. Final score Hove 10, East Grinstead 50.

This was a super result which every member of the team can be proud of. Special mentions to Jack with his 5 try haul, Bertie for his offence & defence, and man-of-the-match Mason, who was an absolute tackling machine. Having been promoted in the New Year, the Blues lost just one game which they should be hugely pleased about.

G’s U14’s 34- Horsham A 19
The U14’s took to the field at home on Sunday to play Horsham’s A team. East Grinstead came out the blocks hard, scoring 2 trys in the first 10 minutes only to be pulled level at half time.

After a shaky first few minutes in the second half, East Grinstead started to pull away using their back line and strong forward play. The final score was 34-19 to the Gs with tries coming from Charlie Tate x2, Leighton Langridge x2, Oliver Beal and Archie Seal with his first of the season.

Not to be outdone, our Colts got back to winning ways with an impressive four try haul in a 14 - 25 win away at Lewes.

LAST PRE MATCH LUNCH OF THE SEASON
Still time to book your place to enjoy a meal with past and present G’s players. Come to the last league pre-match lunch of the season as our 1’s host Cobham on the 22nd March. We will be seeing a few of our heroic Sussex Cup winning side back at Saint Hill and we would love to see you too!

For more information and to book your seat, click this link: Lunch tickets

SUNSHINE 7’s AD BOARDS
There is still time to book in your Mansell McTaggart Sunshine 7’s Ad Board outside your house to help spread the word.

Click here for all the info: 7's Ad boards

SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to all who have contacted us about next years kit sponsorship. We still need more local companies or individuals to step forward to partner with us for the next couple of seasons. Why not have your name or logo on any of our age group or 1XV kit and enjoy all the club benefits our sponsors enjoy?

Please click here for all the info: Sponsorship

VICE PRESIDENT DONATIONS
A quick reminder for our VP’s. For some time now we have been trying to get VP donations onto the RFU GMS system to allow us to capture all VP information and ensure that VP’s are kept well informed of club events.

The RFU GMS does not accept variable donations, so we have set up a “Zero Cost” VP membership. If you are a VP please complete this membership and then either send in a cheque with your donation or call Julie at the club on 01342 322338 and we can take a donation over the phone using your debit card. Alternatively, you can always donate when at the club by asking any of the bar staff.

The following link will take you to the GMS system where you can create your account: G's GMS

PWR FINAL
Still time to get your tickets now for Sunday’s PWR Final at StoneX Stadium, London (from £5 each). Don't miss Gloucester-Hartpury face Saracens in the biggest domestic women’s match of the year!  

Click here for your tickets: PWR tickets

OTHER NEWS
If you have any news about any aspect of our rugby family here at East Grinstead, get involved and email m.marriott@btconnect.com. See you next week!!