22/06/2026
Touch rugby continues tonight!
Primary - 6pm-6.45
Secondary/Adult - 7pm-8pm
Everyone welcome for an evening of fun, fitness and skills.
Mersea Island Rugby Football Club
22/06/2026
Touch rugby continues tonight!
Primary - 6pm-6.45
Secondary/Adult - 7pm-8pm
Everyone welcome for an evening of fun, fitness and skills.
12/06/2026
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We are delighted to announce Isaac Sestak as the new 1st XV Captain.
A respected leader on and off the field, Isaacโs commitment, passion for the club, and dedication made him the perfect choice to lead the squad into the new season ๐๏ธ
08/06/2026
Mersea Island RFC can announce that Ollie White will be stepping down as 1st XV Captain following the 2025/26 season.
After two fantastic seasons leading the side, Ollie has decided to step aside as he and his partner Rosie prepare to welcome their first child.
Weโd like to thank Ollie for his outstanding leadership and commitment over the past two years, and wish him and Rosie all the very best.
An announcement regarding the new captain will be made soon ๐ตโช๏ธ
05/06/2026
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The club is delighted to confirm the coaching team for the upcoming 2026/27 season.
Alex Lacey will step into the role of Head Coach, while continuing in his position as Director of Rugby. Dan Brooke will also continue to lead the Rhinos, providing continuity and experience within the coaching setup.
We are also thrilled to welcome David Higgins to the club. David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience following a stellar playing career with Colchester RFC, and we are extremely excited to have him around the squad.
Please join us in giving David a warm Island welcome! โช๐ต
29/05/2026
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Mersea Island RFC would like to formally announce the departure of Andrew โWindyโ Windridge as the clubโs 1st XV Head Coach.
To read more about his departure, hear from Windy, along with tributes from former teammates and members of the club, please follow the link below ๐๏ธ
Thank You Windy! Mersea Island RFC would like to formally announce the departure of Andrew โWindyโ Windridge as the clubโs 1st XV Head Coach.
24/05/2026
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Weโre excited to confirm that our 1XV will be competing in Counties 2 Essex for the 2026/2027 campaign ๐
The squad canโt wait to reignite some old rivalries, take on new opposition, and enjoy a season with a lot less time spent on the road โช๏ธ๐ต
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Fixtures coming soonโฆ
20/05/2026
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ of the best from Sundays cup final up in Doncaster ๐ธ
20/05/2026
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National Cup Final Brave Mersea Fall Short in Final Against Huddersfield Laund Hill
19/05/2026
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Touch rugby at the Glebe starts up again on Monday 1st June ๐คฉ
๐ Years 1-6 from 6pm-6.45pm
๐ Year 7-Adults from 7pm-8pm
The bar will be open, and BBQ on certain evenings. Come and join the fun, everyone is welcome ๐ตโช๏ธ
17/05/2026
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The Islanders are comfortably beaten by a strong side in the final ๐ตโช๏ธ
That brings the 25/26 season to a close for MIRFC. A huge thank you to all our players, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers for your incredible support and hard work throughout the year ๐๐ป
There are some exciting things ahead for this young squad in the future. Enjoy the bus trip home lads ๐ป