This Saturday, 5th April, isn’t just any old day, it’s Old Hams Day! Yes, our last game of the 2024/25 season and we are going out with a bang, with a BBQ, Bar, and huge game against Brighton Rugby Club who are fighting against relegation! And with our under 15s playing a curtain raiser and our mighty 3s defending Fortress Hurlingham, where else would you rather be?
Come down and get involved!
Each year, the night before the England vs Ireland 6 nations clash, English and Irish Rugby stars of yesteryear take to the field to raise money for those who have suffered life-changing injuries playing our wonderful game. Now in its 14th year, the Rugby legends match has raised over £1.4 million pounds for charities like the RFU and IRFU’s injured players foundations.
Hammersmith & Fulham RFC are a huge supporter of this event and this cause, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds in memory of our clubmate Stuart Mangan, who passed away in 2009 as result of injuries sustained during a match the year before. In recognition of these efforts, two Hammers players are invited to take to the field for each side whenever the fixture is played in England.
This year, Ed Clark and Rogan were honoured to pull on the boots, roared on by a healthy Hammers contingent. Great work to all, and we’ll see you when the fixture next returns!
Its here – the annual Hammers Pub Quiz, raising money and glasses for a worth cause!
Get your team together, click on the poster for more details, and get involved!
For those people planning to come to Hurlingham Park on Sunday, please note that there may be significant disruption and road closures due to the Adidas City Run. Please allow additional time for your journey.
Full details here (click icon to download pdf)
On a sunny day of what has been an ever ending summer, and a slightly longer commute than
planned, the 4s arrived at Twickenham, the home town of English rugby. Despite being squeezed
into the smallest changing room most had ever seen, spirit was high! Some late reinforcement from
the 2s had been provided. The opposition had conceded defeat when they heard Crampy and his
boys had trashed Hackney and Kilburn back to back.
The warm up, led by Captain Will, looked slick and the lads were up for battle after some BOPP and
pod drills. 15min before kick-off, a late arrival by Dominic Woodfine concluded the team runs and
the 4s were ready. Twickenham decided to add a late twist to the game and requested for the scrum
to be uncontested. Our bemused captain had just found that Hammersmith were starting with a 14
points lead.
Twickenham kicked off the game but the Hammers applied pressure straight away. It was a strong
start with some powerful running from the forwards. In no time, H&F opened the score after a well-worked
try by Tim McNaughton. Slade duly converted, 0- 21 for H&F.
Twickenham restarted and applied pressure at the breakdown almost immediately. After earning a
penalty for not releasing, their full back kicked it into the corner. Despite holding up in defence,
Hammersmith kept conceiving penalties at the ruck. Debutant Alex Peers received a yellow card for
H&F consecutive infringements. Twickenham was quick to score their first try through the middle
from a strong run by their back row. H&F was pinned into their 22s for most of the first half from
excellent kicks by the opposition back 3. Twickenham finished strong with two further tries before
half time. 17-21
After a pep talk by Will Finn on structure and the breakdown issues, H&F added some fresh legs.
Dominic Woodfine went to scrum half, pushing Simon O’Sullivan onto the wing and Declan Food
jumped into the second row. It wasn’t long before H&F got back into their rhythm again. Within
5min Chad Buchner powered through Twickenham’s defence with the help of few hammers 17-28.
Crampy took the restart, but after running 10m went to the floor in pain with what looked a very
serious injury. The 2s captain will be dully missed by H&F for the next few months. He was replaced
by Bob Davies. H&F lost their concentration and quickly conceded another well worked try by
Twickenham, through some quick phase play. 23-28.
The restart was much better by H&F by using Dominic wonder boot. Hammers forwards got back
possession and were able to get some strong carries. They ended up with a scrum close to their 22
line. With a well-executed Saints move, Chris Ralph left Twickenham centre frozen by his dazzling
pace. 23-33. Hammers tried to get Nick Powell and Seb Money on the pitch but Twickenham coach
was being extremely difficult and un-sportsmanlike as he did not allow more than 3 subs.
Twickenham regathered and continue to put pressure on H&F back 3 with another well placed kick.
Max Dubois at 15 let the ball roll and touched down for what he thought was a 22 drop out, not
realising he had touched down in the 22, the ball was still in play… Despite re-enforcement from
Charlie McCarthy, H&F was quickly turned over and Twickenham scored 25-33. Pressure kept coming
from Twickenham and soon they passed the white line twice after some sleek running from their
back line, 37.33.
H&F was able to get back into Twickenham’s half after some big carries by the forwards. Hammers
applied from strong pressure but handed up losing the ball in a line out. Twickenham kicked the ball
into touch and the whistle blew for full time. Final score 37-33.
The hammers will feel they let that one slip away but credit is due to Twickenham who applied
constant pressure with some intelligent kicking. H&F was not able to get their hands on the ball and
did not play enough in the opposition 22. Exit will need to be worked on at training.
MoM: Chad Buchner despite requesting repeatedly to be substituted during the second half.
Tin Man: Max Dubois for losing his mental compass.
Tries:
Tim McNaughton
Chad Buchner
Chris Ralph
Conversion:
Slade Buchner x1
The HFRFC Dinner, Dance and Awards Night is approaching and it’s time to get your tickets!
The event is on the 28th April at the Star & Garter in Putney. There are ONLY 100 tickets. Tickets will be sold on a 1st come, 1st served basis.
Early Bird Ticket £60 can be purchased until Friday 16 March 2018.
Ticket Price from 17 March then be £65 until sold out.
How to book your place?
1. Make a payment to: H&FRFC Dep 1
Sort Code 40 07 04
Account 41891855
Reference : Please use First Initial, Surname and DND as
reference e.g. JDARRALLLDND
2. Then please EMAIL : socialsecs17@gmail.com.
Please state name used as reference, full name and number
of tickets purchased.
Please include names of people you may have got tickets for
Please note team & any allergies
Please add date and time of payment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Hammersmith and Fulham RFC are celebrating their 40th anniversary so make sure you don’t miss the first anniversary event of the season! Old Hams and current players from both the men’s and ladies sides will be gathering for a lunch at The Rylston, before heading down to Hurlingham Park after lunch to watch the 1st XV take on old rivals Chiswick.
Details:
Where:The Rylston Pub, Fulham
When: 25 November 2017
Cost: £25 a head
What’s included: 3 course meal, drink on arrival, wine on the table, port or brandy with cheeseboard
How to book: Email communications@fulhamrugby.co.uk with how many places you’d like.
Where: McGettigans
When: Saturday 28 October, 8pm
Hammerween is back and the theme this year is Tropical! Tropicalloween!
So get dressed up in your hula hula dresses, don your Hawaiian shirts, bring your pet parrots, throw on your floral necklaces and add a splash of zombie/blood for one of the best nights in the Hammers calendar.
Get keen and all friends welcome!
Hammers tours are certainly not to be missed and now the 2018 tour has now been announced! Spaces are flying so make sure get involved quickly to ensure you don’t miss out! Read on for all the info:
LOCATION: Barcelona
DATE: Easter weekend as always. Friday 30th March – Monday 2nd April. No holiday required.
COST: £350 in 3 instalments
(£340 if you pay in full)
DEPOSIT: £120
For that you get:
– The right to wear a Hammers blazer
– Return Flights
– 3 night’s accommodation
– Tour Stash
– Insurance
– A Game against a local side
– Any remaining funds used for tour beers, funding prizes for winners of Tour Super 5’s etc.
First come first served basis. 40 spots available and around 30 have already paid!
Contact James Darrall or Tony Bryant for bank details or check the WhatsApp group. Once you have paid don’t forget to email tony.bryant@isgplc.com
This will be loose!