Firstly, many thanks to all Members who booked table(s) and / or places at the pre-match Supporters Lunches last season.

From a commercial point of view we had a great set of 1st XV fixtures last season and this resulted in huge numbers attending the various pre-match lunches including one for the 2’s for their match against Cheshunt. The total attendance was just over 2,000 including 352 at the Supporters Xmas Lunch and 295 at the Ladies Day and Supporters Charity Lunch.

For the 2026/27 season the 1st XV fixtures haven’t been so kind to us with 7 home games before Xmas and just 4 after. We therefore urge all members to try and support the lunches especially the two early ones in September and the two in December.

At the end of last season Hertford 1st XV finished 7th place in their league, Regional 1 – South East (Level 5 in the RFU’s league structure). There were some disappointing results, not helped by many injury problems, before Xmas but thereafter they played some great rugby. With a bit more luck and some better game management they could have won the last 10 games including that amazing Christmas cracker at home to Letchworth, losing on the last play of the game. Colchester were promoted whilst Shelford and Medway were automatically relegated as were Amersham & Chiltern through the play-offs. Coming into our league for 2026/27 season are Eton Manor (winners Regional 2 Anglia , Northampton Old Scouts (winners Regional 2 Midlands East) & Sidcup (winners Regional 2 South East) and Old Colfeians from Regional 2 South East who beat Amersham & Chiltern in the play-offs. We have no Level 4 teams dropping down to our league this year with Sevenoaks and Oxford Harlequins going into other Level 5 leagues.

Our 2nd XV had an excellent first season in the newly formed Counties 1 Herts league (Level 7) finishing in 4th place. Cheshunt were promoted as winners of that league. With Essex forming their own Counties 1 league this season, Eton Manor 2’s and Southend 2’s have moved over to that league and new to the league will be Biggleswade, Datchworth & Royston.

Our 3rd XV have also been entered into a league for the 26/27 season, being Counties 3 Herts (Level 9).

We are currently awaiting fixtures for the Termites.

So plenty of competitive rugby to come and watch at Hoe Lane this coming season!!!

We are hoping that several of the 2’s fixtures will move to a Friday night as these proved very popular last season. We will also be looking to put on a pre-match lunch for a 2’s home match. Please keep an eye on the Club’s website for details.

Attached, please find a schedule of all 1’s 2’s & 3’s matches for the 2026/27 season. The schedule also includes details of the Lunches and Club events, Duty Officers together with all the England Men’s Internationals. For your info the attached work sheet has a split screen so simply scroll left or right or up and down.

For ease of reference the lunches are as follows:

SUPPORTERS LUNCHES

The dates of the seven Supporters Lunches are:
12th Sep 26 – Old Colfeians
26th Sep 26 – Sidcup
21st Nov 26 – HUEL Tring
12th Dec 26 – Old Northamptonians with post-match Club party.
19th Dec 26 – Eton Manor – Supporters Xmas Lunch. Carols with Ware Brass in the evening
06th Feb 27 – Letchworth G.C.
27th Feb 27 - Westcliff

These Supporters lunches are open to all Club Members, their friends and guests and are often booked for corporate entertaining, reunions, celebrations, coaches get togethers etc.

The cost will be £32.50 (inc VAT) per person except for the Supporters Xmas Lunch which to be advised. This includes a 3-course meal, match entrance & programme.
The Club bars will be open from midday with lunch served from 1pm. All matches kick off at 15.00 apart from the one on Ladies Day which is 15.15.

Please note: You can book any number of places or tables can be reserved for 8 to 12 people. Changes to your booking numbers are accepted up to the Wednesday before the lunch. Preferred payment is by bank transfer prior to the lunch. If that is not possible then an alternative payment method can be agreed.

Any cancellations received after midday on the Thursday will be subject to a charge of £20.00 per person.

To book your place(s)/table(s) please contact Andy “Bunter” Green, details below.

VICE PRESIDENTS AND SPONSORS & PATRONS LUNCHES

The dates of these “By invitation only” lunches are:
17th Oct 26 – Sudbury – VP Lunch
16th Jan 27 – Northampton Old Scouts - Sponsors & Patrons Lunch

Invitations for these two lunches will be sent out in due course but we ask all VPs and Sponsors & Patrons to put the relevant date(s) in their diaries now.

PUB AND LADIES DAY & SUPPORTERS CHARITY LUNCHES

The dates of these two very special lunches are:
31st Oct 26 – Southend Saxons – Pub & Landlords Lunch
20th Mar 27 – North Walsham – Ladies Day & Supporters Charity Lunch

Details of these two lunches will be sent out to our regular table organisers by email.

Andy “Bunter” Green
Events Manager

Hertford Rugby Football Club
Hoe Lane
Ware
SG12 9NZ

Mobile No: 07900 888131
Email address: andrew.green07@hotmail.com