U21 First Fixtures
OK the U21s have their first fixture away to Kings on Thursday, 3rd September. This will be played at 7.30pm at Arthur Road, Motspur Park.

This will likely be their only fixture until Christmas time as they do focus around Uni holidays - so any support for the stars of the future on this one will be greatly appreciated.

1st 1st XV fixture
Swift reminder the first 1st XV pre-season friendly is this weekend against Guildford at home. Support would be superb as this is your first chance to see the bright young things of the coming season!

Changing Room Painting
Club Captain David "Let's paint the whole club Orange" Roberts will be asking for your participation and coming back to me with a date when we can do this at training tonight. We are looking at possibly this Sunday - Dave can you confirm for me so I can liaise with beloved treasurer Platts to get the paint in? If not this weekend - get the chaps to confirm a time that suits.

World Cup
Right - soooo much happening. Obviously we have THE Webb-Ellis trophy at WRFC on Sunday 13th September and all the events that will be surrounding that. However - we want to all look our best for photo-shoots etc. It has been bought to my attention that the official Rugby World Cup Shop are offering a 20% discount at the moment for the larger sizes (so we might have a few of us who needs this) - so have a look here to get your team's stash at a discounted rate if you so choose: http://www.rwcshop.com/

In addition O2 are doing offers for England shirts and prizes on the twitter and facebook hashtags #weartherose and #RoseArmy. Have a look on those and go get your stuff happy campers.

If anyone knows of any other media streams for other nations I will happily provide the details.... except maybe not for the Kiwis... you know.... gloating winners and all that.....

Finally - the Ball. It's not far off now. Please keep your eyes glued to your email lists as we have final details coming through from the ball team very shortly.

That's all folks for now.

Keep up the pre-season and anything you want me to mention - just let me know.

Big Love

Badger