Lymm RFC v Exeter University – Saturday 3rd October 2026

Welcome to Exeter University – This weekend we welcome Exeter University back to Beechwood for our 3rd encounter in the National 2 West League. Exeter University were promoted to National 2 in 2022 and competing at this level has provided their players with the opportunity to gain high-level rugby experience during their time at university. A great opportunity for the players themselves and a future benefit for the clubs across the UK that they are associated with outside of the university environment.

Once again I look forward to welcoming Will Katene, and all the travelling Exeter University members and supporters who attend the game on Saturday. I do hope that you all enjoy your time at Beechwood, and I also hope that we get a second opportunity to watch a rendition of the “Haka”, delivered by Will 😊

There is no doubt that Saturday will be a competitive and exciting game as it was last season, and I hope it is a game that honours the 100th appearance of our No 8, Rhys Lilly.

Match Day Sponsor – Thank you to “Succession Partners”  our match day sponsor this weekend. Succession Partners specialise in the recruitment of Finance and NED professionals across all sectors and disciplines in the Northwest. I look forward to welcoming their MD, Chris Paramore, and his guests to the pre match lunch on Saturday and I thank him for their continued support and sponsorship for our club.

As we approach Round 5 of the 2026/27 season, we are in 4th place in National 2 West with 17 points: 12 points from 3 wins plus 5 bonus points. What a fantastic start we have had to our season, let’s hope it continues !!

Barnstaple v Lymm– This was the first of our long distance away trips for this season and a 500-mile, 30-hour total trip duration was well worth it. Our 1st XV produced the type of defensive performance that we became accustomed to a couple of seasons ago, and which won them so many games that season. Having withstood a barnstorming start to the game by the host side, Lymm managed to get themselves into a decent lead and then defended under sustained pressure to come away with all five league points and a final score of Barnstaple 21-27 Lymm.

A full match report by Andy Leach can be read on the club website via the following link; Barnstaple 21 – 27 Lymm | Lymm RFC

Pictures of the game against Barnstaple can be viewed via the following link: https://adobe.ly/3TmEpql – my thanks to sports photographer Georgia Mackintosh for these excellent pictures.

Further information regarding National League Rugby, its structure, participating  teams and details of fixtures, results and league tables is available via the following links;

National League Rugby – The official website of National League Rugby.

Rugby fixtures, results and stats for National Leagues | Rugby Football Union

Following the cancellation of all competitive rugby below the National Level due to the extreme temperatures over the summer, our 2nd XV and 3rd XV teams will be back in action on the turf on Saturday.

Our 2nd XV are scheduled to play against Sedgley Park at home, KO 1:00pm and Lymm Eagles are scheduled to play away against Altrincham Kersal 2nd XV, KO 3pm.

Lymm Rugby Club Summer Raffle – Just a reminder to let you know that the Summer Raffle will close on 6th October 2026 and the prize draw will take place on 7th October 2026.

Full details of the raffle and prizes can be viewed at LYMM RFC CHARITY RAFFLE – WIN BIG & SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB! | Lymm RFC

Tickets can be purchased via the club website or directly via: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/lymm-rfc-summer-raffle–2026

Please buy your raffle tickets on or before 6th October 2026 to support your club, and you could walk away with a fantastic prize!

Women’s and Girls Rugby – Girls Rugby at Lymm Rugby Club was successfully launched earlier this month with numbers exceeding expectations.  The interest in joining our Girls Rugby section has continued and full details of this exciting new venture for our club is available at the following link: Girls Rugby at Lymm RFC | Lymm RFC .

Taunton Titans v Lymm Live Stream – I am pleased to confirm that our 1st XV game against Taunton Titans on 10th October 2026 will be live streamed to the club house for those members that are unable to travel to the game.  The bar will be open and hot food available.

If you are unable to visit Beechwood on the day to watch the live stream but might want to watch at home, please contact our Club Secretary, Rick Johnson on 07785 333027 or by email at secretary@lymmrugby.co.uk.

Car Parking –  Thank you to all members and visitors to Beechwood for your support in making parking easier and safer during the housing development project. Please see the Parking Update provided at the end of this welcome note.