Individual Player Sponsorship For Season 2022/2023
The new season is now upon us and we would like to reiterate how you can sponsor an individual player. This can be a player(s) of your choice from any of the three senior men’s teams, the Valkyries and the Veterans. By paying a one-off payment of £300, the sponsored player will have his or her annual fees paid for and be given up to £60 worth of club kit! The sponsor, who could be an employer, parent, family member, boyfriend or girlfriend etc would receive the following benefits: Have their contribution acknowledged on the club TV slide show that highlights all the club sponsors before and during pre-match lunches Can hire the clubhouse for a social function at a reduced rate Receive two free meals at any one of the pre-match lunches held during the season We would also encourage playing members to seek out their own sponsors as…
RFU – Adult Male Future Competition Structure – (English Clubs Championship)
Adult Male Future Competition Structure (English Clubs Championship) We are now able to share the most significant changes in 30 years to the Adult Male Competition Structure. There are new league structures for 2022/2023 as well as the introduction of our exciting new cup competition that will take place at the end of the season. The positive changes will deliver:• reduced travel time and distance for the majority• more localised matches• new Cup competition to begin in March 2023 These changes have been designed following feedback from clubs and players responding to their needs and changes in society. The changes are intended to reboot and re-energise community rugby, improving player retention and attracting new players to the adult men’s game. All the information you need to help you prepare for the upcoming season and beyond is below, as well as a reminder of why the changes are being made, which…
Graham ” Sid” Street – RIP – Article from the News – Friday August 19th 2022
Portsmouth RFC are sad to announce the death of Graham “Sid” Street, who had a long association with the club and had managed the First Team.
Chris Jones – latest recruit to our coaching team
Chris Jones is our latest recruit to the senior coaching team. Joining us at Pompey after a sabbatical from club rugby due to the covid pandemic, Chris is currently a member of the Hampshire RFU senior mens coaching team. Chris began his coaching career with Gosport & Fareham in 2007 and has also worked with United Services Portsmouth. We welcome Chris to the club, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him and we wish him all the best for the upcoming season.
Matt Wake – New coach at PRFC
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Wake as coach of PRFC. Matt joins us having recently coached local rivals Petersfield and is currently the Hampshire U17s men’s coach. Matts journey in Rugby coaching started at Portsmouth University in 2007 and he has worked with London Irish, Hampshire RFU and United Services Portsmouth. Please give Matt a warm welcome to the club, we wish him and the senior squad all the best for a successful campaign next season.
Gym Opening – Tuesday 29th March 2022
The Club are pleased to announce the opening of the newly refurbished gym as of Tuesday 29th March. Gym access is only available to fully paid-up members of the club. This includes Social/VP/Lifetime members. Parents of Junior members wishing to use the gym will be expected to hold one of the previously mentioned memberships in their own right. Members wishing to have access to the gym may register to do so by completing the terms and conditions on the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSoDJ6CwdSdCszNJODQCB9wscXsfjBStwdUxX7_y135tBY2Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Once that had been processed you will receive a text message, telling you how to download the August App which is required for access to the gym. Once you have installed the App please register an account and you should then be able to access the gym. Tom Radbourne and Natasha Davison have agreed to manage the gym in respect of membership. Their contact details are as follows:…
Referee Abuse – What can you do?
We have been asked to dr your attention to this article by Hampshire RFU and Hampshire Rugby Referees Dear Players, Coaches & Supporters Please can you communicate the message below as widely as possible throughout your club, we all have a responsibility for respect within our game. It will not have gone unnoticed by most players, supporters and officials that the game we love is facing some difficult times with regards to Match Official abuse. Rugby is based on respect something we have jealously guarded for many years. We all have a part to play in maintaining this. This week HRR had a session at our Training Meeting on how to deal with the chain of events that can lead to a Red Card for words aimed at an Official. If earlier relationships can be built between the captains, referees & players there is a greater change conflict will be…
Recruitment Drive For Girls Rugby
Dear Member You will be aware of just how popular women’s rugby is becoming in the UK at this time. England Women are ranked No 1 in the world and narrowly missed out on winning the Women’s World Cup in November. We at Portsmouth RFC are immensely proud of the success of our two Valkyries sides who are both riding high in their respective leagues. Not many clubs can put out two ladies’ teams on a regular basis and it is a testament to all the players, management and coaching staff that we do so. Another successful part of the club is the Junior section, which is thriving and growing very quickly. So much so, we are looking to hire more ground at Rugby Camp from Portsmouth City Council to allow even more Juniors to train safely on a Sunday morning. However, one area where we would like to encourage…
PRFC Chairman’s message
After over 50 years as player, captain, chairman & president of Portsmouth RFC Peter Golding has decided to stand down. Peter is not leaving the club and will still be a regular supporter on the balcony and at away fixtures. I’m sure there will be many tributes made to Peter for his outstanding contribution(s) over many years to Portsmouth RFC, Hampshire RFU, The RFU and rugby in general. Nigel Morgan has agreed to be co-opted on to the committee for the rest of the season as President elect and will be formally elected as President at the next AGM. Please join me in welcoming Nigel and saying a heartfelt thankyou to Peter. Ian Alvey is standing down as 1st Team manager and this role is being taken up by Mike Caspall and Bungle. Gareth Richards is also standing down as head coach at the end of the season and the coaching team is…
PRFC Senior Fixtures 2021-2022
The senior fixtures for the 2021-2022 season have been announced. Here’s a calendar for the 1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, Veterans, Valkyries 1st XV and Valkyries 2nd XV. Download