Mersea Island Rugby Club

🤝 Sponsorship Announcement 📣

We are hugely grateful to Seven Developments for supporting Island Rugby over the past few seasons, and we thank Ben and his team for the hard work that helps keep us going.

Seven Developments is an Essex-based developer creating high-quality homes for modern living. With high-spec finishes and thoughtful details, its approach focuses on quality, sustainability, and building lasting communities.

⚒️ Craftsmanship in Every Detail
🌍 A Commitment to Sustainability
🏘️ Building Communities
🛋️ Sophisticated Design with Purpose

Discover exquisite homes in some of Essex’s most desirable locations: https://sevendevelopments.co.uk/

🤝 Sponsorship Announcement 📣

We are delighted to announce Push Power Ltd as a sponsor for another season. Andy and the team are valued supporters of rugby across the region, and we are grateful for their continued support of Mersea Rugby.

Push Energy was founded in 2014 as a family-owned business dedicated to developing and constructing field-scale solar assets.

“Our focus is on delivering tailored solar, battery, and hybrid systems that maximise energy savings and cut carbon footprints.”

Whether you’re looking to install rooftop solar, ground-mounted systems, or energy storage, Push Power is your trusted partner for every stage of the journey.

Learn more at https://www.pushpower.co.uk/

🏉 MERSEA RUGBY U9s – PLAYERS WANTED! 💙

We’re looking for Year 4 players to join our U9s next season!

🏉 No experience needed
🙌 Fun, friendly & inclusive
🍔 Food after Sunday training
📅 Sundays 9:30am from 6th September

Come and give rugby a go and join the Mersea Rugby family!

📲 WhatsApp Alex: 07917 042523

🏉 PRE-SEASON RUGBY! 🏉

The lads are back in action as Mersea take on Burnham on Crouch RUFC in our pre-season fixture! 💪

📅 Saturday 29th August
📍 Colchester Sports Park
⏰ 3pm Kick Off

Come down and support the lads as we build towards the new season 🔵⚪️

🤝 Sponsorship Announcement 📣

We are delighted to have D.G Caw Ltd backing us for yet another year! Cheers Didge and crew, it’s very much appreciated.

Founded in 2017, D.G Caw is a trusted remedial and repair contractor providing high-quality services across the insurance and construction sectors.

“We are fully accredited with CHAS, SafeContractor, PQS, CITB and City & Guilds, demonstrating our commitment to safety, quality, and professional excellence.”

SERVICES
✅ Insurance Claims
✅ New and Self Build
✅ Commercial

To find out more about D.G Caw Ltd visit https://www.dgcawltd.com

🏉 JOIN MERSEA ISLAND RFC 🏉

Ready for a new challenge?

Whether you’re pushing yourself in Level 8 rugby with our ambitious 1st XV, or enjoying competitive Level 10 rugby with our growing 2nd XV, there’s a place for you at Mersea Island RFC.

✅ Player-focused coaching
✅ Tuesday & Thursday floodlit training
✅ Food after Thursday training
✅ Physio support
✅ Match-day transport
✅ VEO footage & AI analysis

Just £160 for the season.

Join a club built on respect, community and a true one-club culture.

📲 Message Alex on WhatsApp: 07917 042523

🤝 Sponsorship Announcement 📣

We’re delighted to have Jones & Whymark Steelwork return as a Gold Sponsor for another year, helping support rugby across the island and wider community. Thank you for your input it goes a long way!

Formed in 1976 by the current owners, Jones & Whymark started their business in a small farmyard building in Boxted, Essex. In 1980 they moved to a modern 10000sq feet freehold workshop and offices in Colchester, Essex where they remain today.

✅ Railings and Gates
✅ Architectural/Structural Steelwork
✅ Automated Entry Gates
✅ Juliette and Walk-On Balconies
✅ Steel Staircases
✅ Palisade

Learn more about Jones & Whymark at https://www.jonesandwhymark.co.uk/

🍽️ VP LUNCHES ARE BACK! 🏉

Great rugby. Great food. Great company.

Join us this season for one (or all!) of our Mersea Island RFC VP Lunches. Whether you’re entertaining clients, catching up with friends or supporting your local club, there’s a lunch for everyone.

⭐ We’re also looking for sponsors for 4 of this season’s VP Lunches. A great opportunity to showcase your business while supporting community rugby.

📅 See the poster for dates and prices.

📧 Book or enquire about sponsorship:
[email protected]

🤝 Sponsorship Announcement 📣

A huge thank you to Steve and the team at PE Solutions, who are once again a Platinum sponsor this season. Your support for sport at every level, from grassroots to elite, is exceptional, and we’re grateful to have you on board.

Why Choose PE?

“At PE, we believe that businesses thrive when they are equipped with the right tools and support. That's why we've evolved beyond being just an energy solutions provider to become a holistic business solutions partner.”

Utilities
✅ Electricity
✅ Gas
✅ Water

Business Solutions
✅ Electric Vehicle Charging
✅ Sustainability
✅ Payments

Learn more about PE at https://pe.solutions/

PRESEASON STARTS NEXT WEEK

After tonight’s preseason meeting at the Fox Inn, West Mersea, the season gets under way next Tuesday at 7pm sharp.

As one squad across two teams, we’re always looking for players of all abilities who want to be part of something special whether you’re aiming for a 1st XV place or social rugby on a Saturday.

PRESEASON STARTS
📍 The Glebe, CO5 8RS
🗓️ Tuesday 21st July
⏰ 19:00

Training runs every Tuesday and Thursday, with the season kicking off on 26th September.

For more information about men’s rugby at MIRFC, contact Alex Lacey on WhatsApp 07917042523 or via Messenger