Latest Results
Below you will find the latest results of the Welwyn RFC U8s. Match reports are available where you find the 
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Nigel (Nutty) Parker
It is with much regret that I am standing down as Mini Junior Chairman .I have a young family and a daughter with special needs. Due to the heavy work load that comes with the position of chairman I often spend in excess of 40+ hours a week in either being at the club or on administration. I have enjoyed my time being chairman and the Minis and Juniors are a great bunch of kids. I would also like to thank those who without I would have gone madder than normal and do the real job behind the scenes.In no particular order Karen Afford, Tracey Slaughter,Gary Peterkin,Bendy Wendy and the kitchen staff. Nicola and Francis, Phill Boon and Vincy Wincy, Greg Maxwell and Cliff and all the coaches for all there hard work even when they have been a pain in the arxx.
I am sure the Mini Junior section will continue to flourish and the bad news is I will still be around coaching and playing. So chin chin and Tally Ho !!
Regards.
Nigel R Parker aka Nutty
SA Coaching Event
On the evening of Monday 9th November Old Albanian RFC, Saracens new training ground, will play host to a number of the South African squad touring Europe for a unique coaching experience for local young rugby players.
The session priced at only £35.00, and running from 17:45 - 19:45, is open to all players aged U8 - U16 and will provide an opportunity to work with Springbok players on a number of skill stations alongside Saracens award winning coaches. Each participant will be issued with a limited edition Saracens Springbok t-shirt to train in under the floodlights of Old Albanian pitches. The session will allow young players to work in fun and enjoyable environment developing individual concepts alongside players form the current World and Tri Nation's winning squad.
In addition to this each participant will also receive a FREE junior ticket to see Saracens vs South Africa at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday 17th November (19:45 Kick Off). The coaching session will be followed with an opportunity to collect autographs and mingle with the select players as they prepare for their autumn fixtures throughout Europe.
For full details or to book this event please click here.
Please note to book your place on this event only online bookings will be accepted. Spaces are limited at each age group and it is expected to sell out fast, we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
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U10's Find the Path to Success at the Ealing Trailfinders Festival
There was more success for the Welwyn Mini Rugby section at the Ealing Trailfinders Annual Rugby Festival. Both the Under 8 A & B squads as well as the Under 9B and the 12B squads all finished fourth but the real shinning stars of the Mini section were once again the Under 10's.
The Under 10A squad ran out winners whilst the U10B squad finished 3rd in a highly competitive competition featuring teams from Wasps RFC, Harpenden RFC, Ruislip RFC, Old Albanians RFC, Bank of England RFC, London Welsh RFC as well as the hosts from Ealing.
The Under 10B squad had victories over Bank of England B (15 -5) and Ruislip B (20-0) whilst a draw with the hosts Ealing B (10-10) helped them qualify for the semi final where they were unfortunate to lose 10 -5 to Old Albanians. However they bounced back to win their 3rd place playoff against Harpenden B (25-0) to finish the event on a high.
The Under 10A squad went even better as they were unbeaten throughout the competition with wins over the Bank of England (10 -0), London Welsh (20 - 0), Old Albanians (20 - 5) and Ealing (15 - 5) before a draw with Harpenden (0 - 0) secured the festival win. Centre, Keir Lloyd led the way with 4 tries during the morning but he was ably supported by Alfie Orchard 3, Saul Otene 3 and one try each from Kyle Tormey, Cameron Boon and Gus Laws-Mather.
This was our talented Under 10 squads 3rd Festival win in 3 weeks and sets them up for another record breaking season.
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Welwyn Juniors and Minis feature in Welwyn Hatfield Times
This weeks edition of the Welwyn Hatfield Times continues the run of excellent coverage Welwyn RFC has received from our local newspaper.
Page 58 contains a full page spread of Welwyns excellent turn out and subsequent results at this years Barnet Rugby Festival, with pictures of this years group winners the U9s, U10s and U12s.
Rugby Round up on p59 covers the results for the Senior teams just above the main piece for the 1st team and the U15s get a mention two weeks in a row thanks to Steve Hubbard's instant match reports.
Our triumphant Welwyn Warriors are also set to feature heavily this season as the U15s excellent 34 - 12 win against Guildford rounds of this weeks two page WHT WRFC feature.
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Mini Success at the Barnet Rugby Festival
The Mini Section had a great day out at the season opening festival last Sunday. The Festival, held at Barnet Elizabethans RFC was also attended by Cheshunt, Chess Valley and Finchley. Congratulations go to the Under 9's, 10's and 12's who all won their respective age groups. Also well done to the Under 8's and 11's who finished Runners Up in their age groups and to our Under 7's who finished 3rd in their first ever competitive games.
Many thanks to Barnet RFC for hosting the event on what turned out to be a very enjoyable day in the sun.
