New signing
Taine heading to Warner’s Bridge!
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Taine Mason, who will link up with the senior squad next month when he arrives from New Zealand.
Welcome Taine!
SRFC OPPORTUNITY
Dear Southend RFC member
Essex RFU has introduced a new scheme for club volunteers that will allow a volunteer to receive an ILM (City & Guilds) award in Leadership and Management Level 3, following completion of a specific project within the club; please see attached.
Unlike other volunteer schemes this gives the successful candidate a professionally recognised qualification which can only enhance an individual’s CV.
We’d like to target young individuals (age 16-25), as we see the benefit that this could bring to the club in developing the next generation of leaders. That said, we would be happy to hear from any candidate who would like to be considered.
Please read the attached for further information. If you or anyone that you know is interested in volunteering for this initiative then please contact David Short davidshortiam@sky.com or Andy Hutchison thorpebaymarine@btconnect.com by the 12th November 2025.
Many thanks
SRFC Management Committee
Mini & Midi’s Festival
Bayo Alaba MP
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On Sunday, I attended the Southend Rugby Club ‘Mini and Midi’s’ Festival
The day was everything you would expect from such an exceptional local rugby club, it was packed with youth teams from across Essex taking part in an early season fixture.
The sense of community, teamwork and fun, was palpable!
A particular huge thank you to Paul Bach, Youth & Mini’s Chairman, and Lianne Brauton, Head of Minis and Midis, who took time out of her busy schedule to show me around the various pitches, teams, and their coaching staf
Having Fun
Bayo Alaba MP with Paul and Lianne
New signings and Contract extensions
New signings: Grant Lowe, Harry Phelps - Knight, Dan Ulph
Contract Extensions: Co-Capt Ben Lloyd, Stu Watling, Tom Day.
New signings: Grant Lowe, Harry Phelps - Knight, Dan Ulph, Taine Mason.
Contract Extensions: Co-Capt Ben Lloyd, Stu Watling, Tom Day. John Kenward
The Passing of Peter Thomas
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Peter Thomas
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Peter Thomas
Pete joined Southend RFC in 1974 and started playing for the Colts team. He then moved into the senior side and quickly became a 1st team regular pick in the back row. Pete retired in 1985 due to serious illness but always supported SRFC.
Pete is one of only 2 people to have held the SRFC Presidents role twice for a total of 8 years.
He will be sadly missed.
RIP Pete
#TogetherSouth
Phil Reid’s funeral Update
Phil Reid Update
It is with great sadness that I report the death of club stalwart Phil Reid. He died away peacefully early Saturday morning. Phil was a well-known and respected 1st team player for the club in the 70’s who later went on to become a well known and respected referee. He also coached the youngsters and for the past few years has turned out weekly for the Tuesday working party.
He will be missed by many.
His funeral will be held at 1pm on Friday the 1st August at Southend Crematorium
The family invite you to drinks and buffet at SRFC after the ceremony.