Malvern RFC - Club facts

Founded 1934.

Members of the RFU, NMFU, W&HRFU.

First XV competing in Midlands Division One.

Getting to MRFC.

From M5 Leave the motorway at Junction 7 and follow signs for A449 Malvern and Ross. After crossing River Severn, A449 is first exit. Follow for approximately 5 miles until entering Malvern. Go straight on at roundabout (Safeway on left, Seat dealership on right) and after half mile turn left into Spring Lane at lights (Texaco garage) - Rugby Club is signposted. After 400 yards MRFC is down slip road straight ahead as road bears to left.

From West Take A449 through Malvern Wells and Great Malvern then down hill through Malvern Link. Turn right at main traffic lights (Barclays Bank on l.h. corner). After 400 yards turn left into Spring Lane, Rugby Club is signposted and Enigma Business Park.

From South Take M50, leave at junction 1, take A38 North. Turn left to Upton on Severn. Cross river, turn right and follow road for approx. 3 miles. Turn left for Great Malvern. In 3 miles enter Barnards Green, at roundabout take 3rd exit (Pickersleigh Road) and follow for 2 miles. Just after Morgan Motor factory, turn right into Spring Lane.

Club patrons.

The Lord Gretton, The Lord Colwyn OBE.

Club officials.

President: Peter Doran.

Chairman: Dave Beech.

Secretary: Simon Phillips.

Treasurer: John Taverner.

Fixtures Secretary: Mark Wolfe.

Communications Officer: Peter Woods.

Clubhouse Chairman: Jim Lomas.

Commercial Manager: Ray Gillard.

Subscriptions Secretary: Bill Pomeroy.

Director of Rugby: David Robins.

First Team Manager: Henry O'Brien.

First Team Captain: Vince Hill.

Second Team Captain: Dave Beech.

Third Team Captain: Michael Brannelly.

Fourth Team (Seagulls) Captain: Tony Seymour; manager Steve Holmes.

Player's Representative: Tim Allies.

Youth Rugby Development Group

Chairman of Youth Rugby: Gary Tolley.

Vice-chairman of Youth Rugby: Paul Ferguson.

Fixture Secretary: Sara Bryant.

Treasurer: Thomas Mason.

Development Director: Gary Tolley.

Women's Rugby Section 'Angels'

Chairman: Barry Kirby.

Captain: Amanda Hucker.

Social Secretary: Rachel Brannelly.

Local Community Liason: Avril Irish.

Head Coach: Barry Kirby. Assistant coaches: Mike Brannelly and Phil Hammond.

Junior Coach: Mike Fray. Assistant coaches: Amanda Hucker and Penny Smallwood.

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS:

1993/94 Runners up in North Midlands Division Two winning promotion to North Midlands Division One.

1993/94 Winners of the Pilkington Shield National Knockout Competition for junior clubs.

Between October 30, 1993 and December 10, 1994 - 38 consecutive victories.

1994/95 Champions of North Midlands Division One winning promotion to Midlands West Division Two. Also Club record for points scored in a season - 984; and equalled club record for wins in a season - 30.

1995/96 Runners up in Midlands West Division Two winning promotion to Midlands West Division One.

1996/97 Runners up in Midlands West Division One.

1996/97 Representative honours - four Worcestershire & Herefordshire players, one North Midlands player.

1997/98 Third position in Midlands West Division One.

1997/98 Semi-finalist in North Midlands Cup, qualifying for first round of Tetley Bitter Cup in 1998.

1997/98 Club record for points scored in a season - 1151.

1997/98 Representative honours four Worcestershire & Herefordshire players, two North Midland players.

1998/99 Champions of Midlands West Division One, winning promotion to Midlands Division Two.

1998/99 Semi-finalist in North Midlands Cup, qualifying for first round of Tetley Bitter Cup in 1999.

1998/99 Representative honours nine Worcestershire & Herefordshire players.

1999/00 Champions of Midlands Division Two.

1999/00 Representative honours six Worcestershire & Herefordshire players, one North Midlands player.

2000/01 Champions of Midlands Division Two West, winning promotion to Midlands Division One. Also equalled club record for wins in a season - 30.

2000/01 Representative honours one International player.

2001/02 Winners of the North Midlands Cup.