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Walking Rugby News

Estella enjoys U18 6N success with Scotland
Thursday 17th Apr 25

Estella enjoys U18 6N success with Scotland

Estella and her Scottish teammates enjoyed a 21 v 12 win over England, in the U18’s Six Nations this week at Wellington College.
Estella was playing against her Guildfordian teammate Seren ,who was representing England.
Joe,Estella’s Dad has said,
“ Guildfordians has been a hugely positive and transformational part of Estella's life”

Well done Estella and we are all very proud of you.


U18 Girls play for England in 6N
Thursday 17th Apr 25

U18 Girls play for England  in 6N

COB + Seren both have received their first caps for England this week ,at Wellington college .
Both Girls have played in matches this week for England and with a final match v France on Saturday.

COB has been with Guildfordians since aged 3 and Seren our 'Jersey Bean ' joined this season.

Well done Girls ,we are very proud of you and well done.


U18 Girls enjoy PDG Success
Thursday 17th Apr 25

U18 Girls enjoy PDG Success

5 of the amazing U18 Guildfordians Girls enjoyed a final run out ,with the Rachel Burford PDG Squad at Burton on Trent this week.
The squad had a full Guildfordians front row of
Lils,Keira +Iona.

They won 3 and drew 1 match.
Well done
Erin
Fizz
Iona
Keira
Lils
The section are proud of you all.


Girls Surrey cup final
Thursday 17th Apr 25

Girls  Surrey cup final

The amazing U18’s Guildfordians Girls will be playing in the Surrey Cup final again, for the third year running at The Stoop, which is becoming like a second home for these girls....
 
 

Thank You to our Walking Rugby Sponsors

CURTIS Sustainable Packaging - Sponsors of Guildfordians Rugby Football Club (GRFC) - Walking Rugby
 
 
Walking Rugby, launched at the club in 2018 by veteran Guildfordians coach Roger Underwood, is probably the most inclusive rugby format to be played in a Guildfordians’ shirt. It is open to adults of all ages, genders and abilities with our current membership ranging from people in their mid-20s through to mid-70s. No previous experience of rugby is required!

Playing in mixed teams, the game is a form of ‘walking’ touch rugby that limits the levels of physical contact whilst allowing players to experience working as part of a team (usually 7 players), score tries by walking the ball across the opposition try line and get a great level of exercise. A tackle is made with a two handed touch to the torso of the ball carrier who is then required to pass. A turnover results when the ball is dropped or goes out of play and restarts are simply a free pass.

Despite its name, walking rugby can be a great cardio workout and caters for all speeds from slow and steady to as fast as you can walk keeping at least one foot on the ground at all times. Most importantly, walking rugby is lots of fun!

The Guildfordians team have notched up some notable successes and are the current Surrey Walking Rugby champions. As well as taking part in events at other clubs, we host our own midsummer festival each year welcoming teams from across the country. We organise a number of social events throughout the year and following the great success of our inaugural walking rugby tour to South Devon in May 2022, we are planning a similar event for 2023.

Guildfordians run twice weekly walking rugby training sessions throughout the year:

Sundays at Stoke Park
September to April: Mid-morning
May to August: Lunchtime

Tuesdays
Mid-April to Mid-September in Chiddingfold: 7pm
Mid-September to Mid-April at Charterhouse Club Godalming: 7:15pm

Our next home festival is Saturday 28th September.


Training sessions are often followed by an optional debrief in the clubhouse or other convenient hostelry.

We are happy to offer a temporary home to players from other sections who are returning from injury and may find walking rugby a useful and enjoyable route back to full fitness.

Keen to promote the ethos and health benefits of walking rugby to the wider community, Guildfordians would like to hear from anyone who would like to find out more.

We provide a safe and enjoyable environment to help develop players. Our focus as coaches is to develop players to be better next week than they were in the previous week, to be part of a team, have fun and enjoy rugby. The club upholds the RFU core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship.

For more information please contact Mark or Ian.

email : walkingrugby@grfc.co.uk
 
 
 
 
 
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Walking Rugby
Mark Grubb
07973 343185  


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Walking Rugby
Ian McKie
 


 
 
 
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Walking Chair
Mark Grubb
07973 343185  


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Membership Secretary
Simon Davies
 


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Safeguarding
Peter Fairbairn
07920 110780 


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Coaching Co-ordinator
Gary Rowland
07853 185678 


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First Aid Officer
Gary Rowland
07853 185678 


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Social Secretary
Antony Makepeace
 


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Shop Manager
Olivia Morgan
 


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Newsletter
Andrew Worrall
 


 

Sunday Rugby Training Location and Times

Image of Guildfordians training locations at Stoke Park
Team Locations for : Sunday 4th May 25
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U12 BoysTBC Away  
U13 Boys10:00 London Road Pitch - ACoaching 
U14 Boys10:00 London Road Pitch - BCoaching 
U15 Boys10:00 Away  
U16 Boys10:00 Spectrum Pitch - ACoaching 
Colts Boysn/aNo RugbySeason has Ended 
U12 Girls10:00 Off Pitch - O5Coaching 
U14 Girlsn/aNo RugbyWell earned rest 
U16 Girls10:00 Club House Pitch - BCoaching 
U18 Girls11:30 Club House PitchCoaching 

 

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Estella enjoys U18 6N success with Scotland
Written : Thursday 17th Apr 25
U18 Girls play for England  in 6N
Written : Thursday 17th Apr 25
U18 Girls enjoy PDG Success
Written : Thursday 17th Apr 25
Girls  Surrey cup final
Written : Thursday 17th Apr 25
 
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