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  • 2009-10 STRUCTURED SEASON
    All the fixture information for London & SE Division 1st XV levels 5-12 appears on the linked website
    click here
    The fixture information for Guinness Premiership & National Leagues 1st XV levels 1-4 appears on this linked website
    click here

  • NEW LEAGUE STRUCTURE 2009-10 SEASON
    Just when we had become used to the league names, changes for next season are as follows
    National League 1 (16 clubs) becomes Championship (12 clubs) - level 2
    National League 2 (14) becomes National League 1 (16) - level 3
    National Leagues 3 (14) become National Leagues 2 (16) - level 4
    4 Regional leagues ie London 1 (12) become 4 National Leagues 3 (14) - level 5
    Regional leagues at level 6 ie London 2 N & London 2 S (12) become London 1 N & London 1 S (14)
    Regional leagues at level 7 ie London 3 (12) become London 2 (12)
    Diagrammatically
    click here

  • 2nd March 2009
    This website is undergoing a 'deep clean' in time for the 2009-10 season.

    17th September 2008

    • President's Address

      Dear member,

      Well, here we are again. The new season gets underway and I don’t know about you but even as an old git, the blood courses through the veins and the heart races a little at the prospect of what a new season holds for us all. But before I go any further, let me pause and wish you fun, enjoyment and every success in the season whether its whistling, touching, coaching, advising or/and administrating. This is my 40th season in rugby (yes I know, this is nothing compared to our dear GOs) and my sense of excitement for the Game remains undiminished. Having done a couple of games now, the ELVs are only a challenge to the memory and players seem to be absorbing them well. I had a nice run out at Ealing IIs v Leicester Lions II which followed the first team game. Simon McConnell did that game – handled it like an old pro – so good luck Simon in your first year on the panel!! The weekend before last I had the pleasure of Barnes v Bracknell. Like Ealing, I’ve never been there and its such fun to visit new clubs for the first time. These are two great clubs which demonstrate the strength of London rugby – and they really welcome and look after referees! Speaking of first times, I was at Eastbourne College last Saturday – what an impressive rugby venue. And please remember, if you haven’t got a game, go watch another referee and give them some help and support – I’ve seen two already this season. As always, your feedback and ideas are very much welcomed by me and the Management Committee.

      Now to more serious matters – the annual dinner. Last year, we had around 130 for what was a brilliant evening (not my words) with an outstanding speaker in Geoff Miller and look what happened to him as a result?! This year, we have Ian Robertson, who is a noted raconteur (that means story teller Crouchie) and very amusing. So book now to avoid disappointment – Wednesday 26th November at the RAC Club. All are very welcome.

      Have fun.

      Tim

      P.S You may be aware of a charity match in aid of injured British soldiers ‘Help for Heroes’ to be played at Twickenham this coming weekend. A referee has suggested to me that fellow members might wish to consider donating their match expenses to this worthy cause which is supported by many of England’s leading lights. Our very own Sean Davey is the referee for this game and has his own page to donate to should you so wish.

      http://www.justgiving.com/seandaveyinwhiteboots

    • Channel Island Variations

      Please look in the Clubs and Leagues sections > Leagues to find these variations as issues by Dave Broadwell.

    • More ELV Information

      Due to the absence of ELV’s from the new law book members can read details here and refer to them on the RFU website click here

    • Invicta Leagues Front Row Regulations

      These are now on the site, please go to:

      Clubs & Leagues > Regulations
    • Central Meeting Dates

      Please add the following dates to your diaries:

      Thursday 18th. September 2008
      Thursday 6th. November 2008 AGM
      Thursday 5th. February 2009
      Thursday 2nd. April 2009 AGM

    • Changes to Development Referee Course Dates

      The courses will now be on:

      11th. January 2009
      1st. February 2009
      22nd. February 2009

      This has been necessary due to venue availability.

      For further information on Training please contact your regional training officer or Bob Ockenden

    • Training Courses for 2008/9 Season

      Can now be found in the training section.

      Any questions please refer them to Bob Ockenden.