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Week two of our new Monday Player Profile series, and this one is a big one…

Introducing Jack Canniff — The Chairman. 👑

52 years at Merton RFC. Player, leader, chairman and, above all, the heart of the club. 🖤💛

Get to know the man behind the title and hear Jack’s Merton story 👇

It’s time to get the whole family together for a day of fun, laughter, games and good times at Merton RFC! 🏉🎪

📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
⏰ From 12 noon
📍 Morden Recreation Ground, SM4 6RE

We’ve got something for everyone — big kids, little kids and those who refuse to grow up! 😂

🏰 Bouncy Castles
🎨 Face Painting
🔥 BBQ / Braai
🎶 Music
🏆 Games for all ages
🍻 Licensed Bar
…and plenty more!

Bring the family, bring your mates, bring your appetite and come down to support your local rugby club. 🖤💛

Everyone’s welcome — you don’t need to be a rugby player to join the fun!

📣 SAVE THE DATE — SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER!

Merton RFC — Brotherhood. Grit. Glory. 🖤💛

Every Monday, we’re getting to know the people who make Merton RFC what it is — on and off the pitch.

And who better to kick things off than the man with the whistle — THE COACH! 👊

Get to know Neil below 👇

Player Spotlight #1 — Monday is Merton Monday!

Pre-season is well and truly underway, and the numbers, energy and commitment from the squad have been brilliant! 💪🔥

Every session is about getting fitter, sharper and stronger together — but it’s also about the people who make Merton RFC what it is.

So, over the coming weeks, we’re going to start putting some faces to the names with our new 🏉 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT 🏉 series.

We’ll be introducing the lads, hearing their rugby stories, finding out what brought them to Merton and, of course, uncovering a few stories from behind the scenes! 😂

First up… watch this space! 👀

Fancy becoming part of the squad? Whether you’re an experienced player, returning to rugby or completely new to the game, come down and join us.

📅 Wednesdays | 7:30pm
📍 Morden Recreation Ground, SM4 6RE

TURN UP. WORK HARD. PLAY TOGETHER.

The skies might be going dark, but the work doesn’t stop! 🔥

Another big pre-season session is coming up tonight as we keep building fitness, skills and that all-important Merton RFC togetherness.

🌑 DARK SKIES. STRONGER TOGETHER.

📅 Tonight – Wednesday
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Morden Recreation Ground, SM4 6RE

Whether you’re a regular, returning player or completely new to the club — come down and get involved.

JOIN THE CHARGE. 🖤💛🏉

ARE YOU READY? 👀

Another big session in the books and the intensity is only getting higher! 💪

The lads were put through their paces with fitness, conditioning and rugby drills — exactly what pre-season is all about.

A big thank you to Luke Halford for joining us as our guest scrumming coach. The National League 1 prop and Britain’s Strongest Man competitor put the front rowers through their paces and shared some serious knowledge. 💪🏉

The squad is growing, the standards are rising and there’s a serious buzz around Merton RFC right now. 🖤💛

Think you can keep up? Come and join us.
New players, returning players, all abilities welcome.

📅 Wednesdays | 7:30pm
📍 Morden Recreation Ground

JOIN THE CHARGE. 🏉🔥

What. A. Session. 🔥

A huge thank you to the coaches from YF Fitness for absolutely putting the lads through their paces. It was tough, relentless and exactly what pre-season is all about. Every player emptied the tank and the effort from everyone was outstanding. 💪

The hard work didn’t stop there, with our coaching team rounding off the evening with some fast-paced tactical touch rugby, putting everything we’d worked on into practice.

The intensity is building, the squad is growing, and the buzz around the club is unreal.

If you’ve been thinking about giving rugby a go, there’s never been a better time to join us. New players, returning players and all abilities are always welcome.

📅 Wednesdays
🕢 7:30pm
📍 Morden Recreation Ground, SM4 6RE

Come and be part of the journey.

🏉🔥💛

Pre-season continues tomorrow, and we’re excited to welcome a special guest, (pocket rocket) Nat, from YF – Your Fitness! 💪

She’ll be taking us through a selection of the Leveled Up Fitness exercises and drills, giving everyone a chance to test their fitness, teamwork and competitive spirit.

📍 Morden Recreation Ground (SM4 6RE)
🕢 7:30pm

Whether you’re a regular or new to the club, get down and get involved. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🔥

The clubhouse is the place to be this Saturday 18th July as we bring you a full day of international rugby live on the big screen! 🍻📺

We’ll be open from 2:10pm for Fiji 🆚 Scotland, then settling in for an incredible afternoon and evening of action featuring:

🏉 Fiji 🆚 Scotland
🏉 South Africa 🆚 Wales
🏉 Argentina 🆚 England

Whether you’re backing your nation or just love great rugby, everyone’s welcome.

🍺 Bar open all day
🍔 Food available
📺 Live on the big screen
🤣 Great company and plenty of rugby banter

Come for the rugby. Stay for the banter.

📍 Merton RFC Clubhouse
Morden Recreation Ground, SM4 6RE

Tag your rugby mates, share this post, and we’ll see you at the clubhouse! 🏉🍻

🏉 PLAYERS WANTED – JOIN MERTON RFC! 🖤💛
Looking for a new challenge? Whether you’re experienced, new to rugby, or making a comeback, Merton RFC wants you for the 2026/27 season.
🔥 Pre-Season Training starts Wednesday 8th July 🔥
📅 Every Wednesday�🕢 7:30pm�📍 Morden Recreation Ground, SM4 6RE
Join a club built on teamwork, respect, enjoyment and community. Get fit, make friends, and play competitive rugby with Merton RFC.
Want to get involved? Contact Jack on 07970 166958 or email [email protected], then come along to our first pre-season session on Wednesday 8th July at 7:30pm. Just turn up and get started.
⚫🟡 Pull on the black and gold. Your rugby journey starts here.
🏉💛🖤