Welcome to Westcliff Rugby Football Club
– formerly Old Westcliffians Rugby Football Club incorporated 1922 –
Westcliff RFC is a Level 4 rugby club that is a non-profit Community Amateur Sports Club whose members come from across Essex and further afield. The members are from various backgrounds and are welcomed into an inclusive club environment where the key principles of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, and Sportsmanship are developed out in the fresh air.
Westcliff RFC Senior Teams compete in:
1st XV National 2 South (Nat 2 South)
2nd XV Shepherd Neame Essex Merit League Division 1 (SNEML D1)
3rd XV Shepherd Neame Essex Merit League Division 4 (SNEML D4)
The Club already benefits from excellent facilities but will be moving to brand new purpose-built facilities in 2019 that will match our progressive ambitions and goals for the years to come. Although we take great pride in developing players from within we are also an open and inclusive club that invites players of all levels of experience and ability to join us. If that sounds like you, we would very much like to hear from you and welcome you to The Gables.
Club Membership Subscriptions 2019/20 Season
The Club, and the 1st XV squad, would like to thank all our members for the fantastic support you continue to give to the Club each season. The health of our membership ensures that all our teams perform both on and off the field of play, and now the process for the new membership submissions is open. As an amateur sports members club we understand that we rely heavily on our membership to support our endeavours and we would also like to thank you in advance for the continued support you give this great Club of ours through maintaining your membership. Membership fees are shared throughout all age groups and sections of the Club, and also go towards our infrastructure. Its going to be quite a year with the move to the new facility and with our resent promotion into the National leagues, its an exciting and proud time for all of us.
We continue to push for donations to our Legacy Fund, which has the sole purpose of securing an extended lease to provide security for future rugby player generations to 2075. Click HERE to find out more. Any donations will be very much appreciate, and if you are able please sign up for gift aid, please do. Legacy donations can be made via the Membership Form.
If you are unable to donate, but want to help at the Club, we are always looking for volunteers, Please contact your team manager or a member of the Executive Committee and offer help.
We look forward to the new season with you.
Club News
Lioness Clems interview on BBC Essex Radio 6th Aug 2019
Westcliff Word – July Edition 31st Jul 2019
The Westcliff Bus 11 Jul 2019
Jordan Turner-Hall confirmed as Head Pathway Coach 10 Jul 2019
Westcliff RFC “new look” Coaching Team 10 Jul 2019
Westcliff Word – June Edition 28th June 2019
England Rugby’s June TOUCHLINE now available 14th June
Lioness Clem selected for England 24th May 2019
Westcliff RFC – Playoff Winners May 2019
Westcliff Word – May Edition May 2019
Wildcat Amy Represents Essex 20 Mar 2019
Lionesses Finish Top of the Table 1 Mar 2019
ALF10s charity rugby tournament to be held 13th July 2019 28 Feb 2019
New Clubhouse Webpage Release 20 Feb 2019
U17 Toby Knight selected for England U18’s training squad 20 Feb 2019
New Year and New Club Captain Jan 2019
SAVE THE DATE: The 2019 Dinner & Dance will be held on Friday the 22nd of November, 2019.
RFU December Touchline publication 14 Dec 2018
Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Screening Lunch Raises over £1649 8th Oct 2018
Westcliff become Essex Senior Cup Winners 2017/18 27 Aug 2018
Interested in Venue Hire
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Westcliff RFC announce appointment of new Head Coach
Westcliff RFC have appointed Jacob Ford as Head Coach for their forthcoming National 2 Division South season.
Jacob is son the of Rugby League legend and former England defence coach Mike Ford and brother of George Ford, current England and Leicester Tigers fly half. He is the youngest ever to qualify as an RFU Level 3 coach! Read more
Chairman’s End of Season Statement
What is now my 4th season as chairman , I cannot remember a season as memorable as the last one. On the back of a fantastic season right across the club it would be easy to reflect on our successes on the pitch I’d like to take a moment to consider our health off it.
Our club philosophy is of inclusivity and engaging with the community through the schools and having more ladies actively involved with the club. This means having a club and behaviour within it which encourages this.
For example . . . the continued growth CLICK TO READ MORE
| Date | Team | Opponents | Score | |
| 27th Apr | 1st XV | Barnstaple RFC (H) | 44-5 |  |
| 23rd Mar | Lions | Chingford RFC (A) | 33-10 |  |
| 30th Mar | Rhinos | Stanford Le Hope RFC (A) | 12-41 | |
| 24th Mar | Ladies | Fullerians RFC (A) | 18-19 | |
| 28th Apr | Under 18’s | Eton Manor RFC (H) | 13-23 | |
| 31st Mar | Under 17’s | Epping & UC RFC (H) | tba | |
| 28th Apr | Under 16’s | Brentwood RFC (A) | 47-7 | |
| 5th May | Under 15’s | Campion RFC (H) | 48-7 | |
| 14th Apr | Under 14’s | Burnham RFC (A) | Win | |
| 28th Apr | Under 13’s | Old Brentwood RFC (H) | 25-10 | |
Home Match Lunches
| Date | Visiting Team | Sponsor/Cause |
| 7th Sept | Dings Crusaders RFC | Light Blue |
| 21st Sept | Leicester Lions RFC | Available |
| 5th Oct | Old Redcliffians RFC | Available |
| 19th Oct | Taunton RFC | Available |
| 2nd Nov | Henley Hawks RFC | Available |
| 16th Nov | Old Albanian RFC | Messrs Francis & Kelleway |
| 23rd Nov | Redruth RFC | Available |
| 7th Dec | Esher RFC | Light Blue & Messers Dudley, Montgomery & Davies |
| 21st Dec | Bury St Edmonds RFC | Available |
| 11th Jan | Sutton & Epsom RFC | Available |
| 25th Jan | Bournemouth RFC | Available |
| 8th Feb | Worthing RFC | Old Westcliffians Cricket Club Leigh on Sea Cricket Club |
| 29th Feb | Tonbridge Juddians RFC | Fat Boyz |
| 28th Mar | Clifton RFC | Messrs Wilkins, Noakes & Fahie-Wilson |
| 18th Apr | Barnes RFC | HLM's |
Interested in next seasons Home Lunch Sponsorship
We are promoting joint sponsorship lunches
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Sole Sponsorship is also available upon request
500 Club Results
December Winners
£500 – Justin Whitsed (535)
£250 – Keith Bell (132)
£100 – Keith Dolman (249)
£50 – Mike Coulter (588)
£25 – Sylvia Crowe (203)
Our Kind Sponsors
