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RFU Confirmed that Season 2019/20 is now Closed

As you have seen the Government and the RFU continue to release guidance regarding measures needed to be taken to reduce the effect of Coronavirus.  The clubs Executive Committee have met to discuss our responsibilities and the actions that we need to take.  As well as the suspension of all rugby activities, the Executive Committee has decided, with immediate effect, to close the clubhouse (including the gym) to protect our staff, volunteers, members, and visitors.  We need to play our part in the battle to reduce the impact of this virus.

Also, as part of the Coucils measures to mitigate against the spread of the virus, the road to the rugby club has now been closed off. This measure has been introduced to reduce social gatherings. We will advise you when access is reinstated.

The RFU has announced the end of the 2019/20 rugby season for all league, cup and county rugby in England, and the final league positions for all teams throughout the various leagues using a “results formula” .

We can confirm that:

The Westcliff mens 1st XV will be remaining in National 2 South next season having finished 15 points above the relegation zone. Yhey  will be joined next season by Guernsey , Barnstaple and Rochford who gain promotion and Canterbury relegated from National 1. National League 2 South 2019/20 – Points Table

The Ladies 1st XV had an amazing first season in the Women’s NC2 South East (East) league after last seasons promotion. An increadible effort was rewarded with a 3rd place table position.

Other results include:

2nd XV Lions – 3rd place in the Shepherd Neame Essex Merit League Division 1
3rd XV Rhinos – 4th Place in the Shepherd Neame Essex Merit League Division 4

The Essex Youth Legues:

U17s – 1st in Division 1
U16s – 5th in Division 1
U15s – 3rd in Division 1

The Executive Committee would like to congratulate all of the achievements of our players, volunteers, members and staff on and off the field, including the U18’s players who have made a successful transition into Senior rugby, and the U13s and the Mini’s whos numbers have swelled with enjoyment levels reaching new heights.  A massive thanks too, to all of the Volunteers who give up their valueable time. As many of you would have seen earlier this year the monies collected via the Legacy fund topped up with Clubs reserves secured a new lease with the council.  Thank you to all who that have donated to secure the next 60 years of our Clubs rugby.

In these uncertain times we have already seen a number of rugby clubs in financial trouble.  We can ensure you all that Executive team are undertaking the appropriate financial analysis and actions to weather this storm.  Our current financial position is ok with cost saving measures being introduced.

Please take care of yourselves during this difficult period, and we look forward to seeing you all back at the Club as soon as possible

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