Results and a flying start for the Falcons.
Saturday’s fixtures and the club archives.
Mary Ashley.
This week at Moorefields.
Walking Rugby moves to Thursdays.
Half-term camp and retro fleeces.
International tickets.
Rugby beyond Moorefields.

A weekend worth cheering
The first XV are off the mark! A 31–24 away win at Berkswell & Balsall on Saturday 17 October brought our first league victory of the season. Freddie Spencer marked his 50th appearance with two tries; Ben Parsons and Harry Healy also crossed, with Josh Tokley adding four conversions and a penalty. A 28–5 half-time lead became a much tighter finish, but Leamington held on. Apparently a comfortable afternoon would have been too much to ask.

The Colts beat Old Leamingtonians Colts 45–26 at Moorefields on Friday 16 October. On Sunday 18 October, the U14s won their home friendly against Keresley 52–36, while the Women’s XV lost 14–40 to Brackley Phoenix in a friendly at Newbold-on-Avon. The Rovers’ home friendly against Manor Park on 17 October was cancelled.

A superb result, too, for Fosse Falcons U16s: a 50–0 win against the Tamworth, Old Sils & Bournville opposition, wearing Leamington RFC kit. Congratulations to all the players and coaches!

Fosse Falcons U16s, in Leamington RFC kit, after their 50–0 win.
First XV report

Saturday 24 October
1st XV v Manor Park — home at Moorefields, 3pm, Counties 1 Midlands West (South). Come along and help turn last weekend’s breakthrough into a run of form. The archive records at least six first-XV meetings, from 1989–90 to 2025–26: two Warwickshire Cup ties and four league games. In the last four, the home side won every time — a pattern we would be quite happy to preserve!

Rovers (listed as Extras) v Keresley — away at Keresley RFC, 3pm, listed as a league match. The history documents at least 15 Extras meetings with Keresley across 1971–72 to 2001–02, including a 35–0 win over their first XV in April 1972. A Keresley victory also formed part of the Extras’ 1987–88 Warwickshire Second Team Cup-winning campaign.

Colts v Nuneaton Old Edwardians Colts — away, 3pm, Warwickshire Colts Leagues; confirm the precise venue with the team. One recent meeting is securely recorded: a 19–41 away pre-season defeat on 4 September 2026. Older entries have gaps, so a reliable all-time Colts total cannot be established; records against Nuneaton RFC are kept separate.

These are recorded minimums for the specified Leamington teams, not whole-club or all-time totals. Cancelled and unplayed entries are excluded. No other weekend fixture is listed for the Spartans, Women’s XV, junior or mini teams. The diary marks Sunday 25 October as a half-term break; coaches remain the point of contact for individual arrangements.
Current club fixtures
Club history and results

Mary Ashley
We are saddened to hear that Mary Ashley, wife of the late Richard Ashley for 45 years, passed away on 15 October after a short illness. Our sincere condolences go to Christine and all the family at this difficult time. Funeral details will follow.

This week at Moorefields
Earlier this week: Monday 19 October brought Elite Fitness (7–8pm) and Frisbee (7–9.30pm). Tuesday 20 October’s diary included Art Class (8.30am–5.30pm), Acupuncture (8am–4.30pm), U14s training (6.30–8pm), Seniors & Colts (7–8.30pm) and Club Night (from 7pm).

Wednesday 21: Acupuncture 8am–4.30pm; SBK 9.30am–12.30pm; U10s training 6.30–7.30pm; Fosse Falcons training 6.30–8pm; Elite Fitness 7–8pm. Walking Rugby has normal training — please confirm the time with the group.

Thursday 22: Acupuncture 8am–4.30pm; SBK 9.30am–12.30pm; Union U11s training 6–7pm; Seniors & Colts and Ladies training 7–8.30pm.

Friday 23: Slimming World 7–11am; Club Night 5–8pm; U12s training 5.30–6.30pm; Elite Fitness 7–8pm.

Saturday 24: private lunch booking at 1pm; first-XV home kick-off at 3pm. Sunday 25: half-term break in the diary.

Monday 26: O’Briens booking 8am–4.30pm; Coventry Rugby Kids Camp 9am–3pm; Elite Fitness 7–8pm; Frisbee 7–9.30pm. Private and organisational bookings are listed for information, not as open invitations.

Walking Rugby moves to Thursdays at 7pm
Walking Rugby will move to Thursday evenings at 7pm from 12 November, with access to the Minis pitch. Until then, normal training remains on Wednesday 21 October, the away games against Old Leamingtonians and Kenilworth are on Wednesday 28 October, and 4 November will be the final Wednesday training session for the winter. Please confirm the October training time and the 28 October host venue, meeting time and kick-off with the group.

Steve Harris reports that regular numbers are growing, but more players are welcome. Spread the word — and if you have not been for a while, why not give it another go? Sessions are now played at a much more relaxed pace.

Half-term rugby and Christmas fleeces
Coventry Rugby’s Development Camp comes to Leamington RFC on Monday 26 October, 9am–3pm, for boys and girls U6–U12. The cost is £26 per person, with coaching to build rugby skills and confidence in a fun, inclusive setting. Book through Coventry Rugby’s ticket page; enquiries: community@coventryrugby.co.uk.

Our three-quarter-zip retro fleeces make a warm Christmas prospect: adults £45, children £36, with initials £5 extra. Check the size guide before ordering. Orders close on 28 October; the club will place its order on 29 October with Christmas arrival intended.
Book the development camp
Order fleeces and view size guide

International tickets: contact Richard Miller promptly
Richard Miller’s latest update, dated 13 October, confirmed that additional England–Scotland Six Nations 2027 tickets had been purchased for allocation and some England–France tickets remained available. Please apply promptly using the existing form and check current availability with Richard: 07711 095278 or Randlmill@btinternet.com.

The France/Scotland application deadline is 1 November; Italy requests should be made as soon as possible. Eligible paid membership or sponsorship is required. Do not transfer money to the LRFC bank account until your request has been confirmed.
Six Nations application form

Rugby beyond Moorefields
World Rugby’s 17 October WXV round-up reports Canada’s dramatic 24–21 win over England in Toronto, decided by a late Shoshanah Seumanutafa try. Closer to home, Warwickshire RFU has announced free coaching evenings with Dan Cottrell at Old Laurentians on 9 November and Stratford on 23 November; see the county notice for details.

The club has also published its centenary fireworks announcement, with street food, bars and fairground amusements planned. Keep an eye on the club notice for event details.
World Rugby round-up
Warwickshire coaching evenings
Club fireworks announcement

See you at Moorefields,

Richard Watkins
Leamington Rugby Football Club
Moorefields, Kenilworth Road
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6RG
secretary@leamingtonrugby.co.uk