Ray Jones

29th September 2022

We are sad to announce that long-standing Eastleigh RFC member, Ray Jones, passed away peacefully aged 91.

Ray, father of Mark, was a Dorset & Wilts, Hampshire and England Schoolboys coach and selector in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He taught at King Edward VI, Southampton, Swanmore School, Deputy Head at Millbrook and Head at The Grange School, Aylesbury.

The funeral is to be held at 1pm on Monday 10th October at Wessex Vale Crematorium, West End, Eastleigh. SO30 2HL followed by a gathering at The Concorde Club, Stoneman Lane, Eastleigh. SO50 9HQ.

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HRH Queen Elizabeth II

9th September 2022

It is with great sadness the rugby family at Eastleigh Pirates learned of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing.

A patron of the RFU for 64 years and a lover of sport in all its guises.

The Queen’s presence will be missed by the entire nation. We shall be forever grateful for her service.

Rest in Peace Ma’am

Bill (William) Davies

19th February 2022

Eastleigh RFC is sad to report the passing of Bill (William) Davies at the age of 92.

A long-standing Eastleigh RFC member, VP and Hampshire referee.

Bill was an athletic UK record holder for 1500 metres, 3000 metres and 5000 metres for the over 80 years age group and could often be seen running around the playing fields at Bishopstoke.

The funeral is taking place at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Eastleigh on Monday 7th March, 2022 at 3.15pm.

This will be followed by refreshments at Eastleigh RFC.

Our deepest condolence to Bill’s family & friends.

Mark Jones
Chairman

Code of Conduct

10th February 2022

To all Players and Spectators:

Can we please remind all players and spectators of the Club code of conduct and our high expectations while both watching and playing rugby at all levels.

The RFU and Hampshire RFU are concerned at an increase in the levels of verbal abuse aimed at players and match officials across the County and will take decisive action to eradicate this behaviour.

Any abuse towards any individual is completely contrary to the ethos of our Club and of Rugby Football and is totally unacceptable.

Mark Jones
Chairman