27-06-2025
Legendary international referee in attendance at Colchester Rugby Club
Milestone - Colchester Rugby Club has been celebrating its centenary year (Image: BEANSTALK MEDIA)
COLCHESTER Rugby Club has been celebrating its centenary.
A highlight so far was the club's Celebration Centenary Dinner which hosted the legendary international referee, Nigel Owens.
Nigel spoke for 40 minutes and shared some of the great memories of his long career.
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He finished off by bursting into song with his fine Welsh voice and signed many shirts and rugby balls for the guests.
This memorable event was followed by a spectacular Golf Day at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, to help celebrate the centenary.
The event brought together players, supporters and partners of the club in a day of camaraderie, competition, and unrelenting sunshine, all set against the stunning backdrop of the club's lush, rolling greens.
With clear skies and radiant sun, the hot conditions added a unique challenge to the day's proceedings, yet the enthusiasm of participants remained undeterred.
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Team winners on the day were club kit partners, STC Ltd.
Individual winner of the day was Paul Relf on 42 points, closely followed by ex-player Matt Waddling on 41 points.
Straightest Drive, kindly sponsored by SRC, was won by Tony Byford, while Longest Drive, kindly sponsored by Oakheart, was won by Tom Burman.
Nearest the Pin, kindly sponsored by Ilecs, was won by Peter Duley.
The enthusiasm and support made this event a memorable celebration of the club's rich history and are looking forward to many more successes and milestones ahead.
This weekend, Colchester are continuing their celebrations by holding a festival of rugby, with something for all age groups.
All are welcome, whether you want to have a go at rugby or just observe - visit for more details.
