As another sunny Bank Holiday approaches, the end of the season looms with this weekend being the final weekend for all youth and mini’s rugby. But the Hove fun doesn’t stop there as we have the club day on Saturday 11th, with mixed touch rugby; BBQ and fun activities for all. Full details including how to register to play are on the website. Celebrate the Season with Hove RFC’s All Club Day. Nearly 300 have signed up so what are you waiting for?

We have had some great success on the pitch the U14s boys smashed it at the Southern Counties Festival with the squad winning both the As Cup and Development shield. They head to the Surry 7s this week and if they win there will have clean-sweeped all the competitions available to them this season! The U15s boys also had a successful season winning the league and the Cup. Congratulations to all the players and the coaches and managers who have supported them this year. More end of season wrap up success stories will be published in the coming weeks.

The downside to all this lovely weather is that we need some rain for the reseeded pitches! Thanks to Graeme, Giles, Dean, Matt, Tyler, Adam & Dom for heading down to the club each morning and evening to get put the sprinklers on and to move them about. The seed has taken well so far due to the hours all are putting in to maintain the pitches.

SAVE THE DATE – The club AGM will take place on Thursday 12th June. The official notice will be published in the coming days.

Become a Sponsor for the 2025/26 Season - We're excited to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the 2025/26 season, with flexible and tailored packages to suit all budgets. Whether you're a local business or a larger brand, partnering with us is a great way to gain exposure and support the community. To learn more, get in touch at sponsorship@hoverugby.club

The sponsor shoutout this week is to Nicholas James Property who have sponsored our Under 11s and are shirt sponsors for the Mini & Youth teams for the 24/25 season. Founded in 2018 by Directors, James Perry and Nick Daley, Nicholas James has quickly become known as one of the leading residential sales and lettings agents in Brighton & Hove. As the brand grew, so did their area, and they have sold and let property across Sussex from their office in Hove using innovative technology and good old-fashioned customer service. If you're looking to buy, sell, rent, or let - check them out! They have just sold my neighbours flat after it was on the market for months with another agent, so they obviously know their stuff!

Geraldine