Hello everyone, and a very warm welcome to Ash Grove for what really is our final home game of the season!
Having won against Colchester (which should have been our final game at home) we found ourselves in the playoffs. We travelled to Westcliff and after a roller coaster of a game we narrowly lost 31-30 with the last play of the game.

So, this Saturday we have this winner takes all match up as we welcome Old Colfeians RFC.
This will be Old Colfeians RFC first visit to A&C. We wish them a warm welcome. They have made a late surge with a run of form and away playoff performances that you dream of. To use a football phrase “Roy of the Rovers stuff”. No happy ending though if we get our way!!

We know we face a real challenge , but as we all know, rugby has a way of producing special days, and with so much at stake for our survival in Level 5, I’ve no doubt our players will give everything for the badge, the club and all of you here supporting them.

So much has happened since taking over as Chairman in January. I expected to have my feet up on the beach and so did the players and club volunteers. It has been a long eventful season. We can look forward to the 2026-27 season with a sense of excitement. We have positive news about the development of our club, and we have a new coaching team coming into the senior team with strong credentials.

Saturday's game will be the last for our 1st XV coaching team of Rich Hoskins and Tom Pierce. We have huge amounts to thank them for this season, and Rich has managed huge improvements in the playing side of the club. They both go on their way leaving the club in a better state than when they arrived. Not often that you part ways on that basis.

There will also be a few players that leave the club at the end of the season or retire after years of amazing service. Special mention must go out to our Army Captain, Dougie McGregor-Smith and club stalwart Jordan Scott. Thank you both for your efforts.

An enormous appreciation goes to every volunteer, sponsor, coach, team manager and supporter who has given time, energy, and commitment throughout the season. Clubs like ours simply don’t function without that selfless effort, whether behind the bar, marking pitches at dawn, or nurturing our minis and juniors on a Sunday morning. You are the beating heart of Amersham & Chiltern RFC. To our players, from 1st XV through to minis, thank you for representing our colours with pride.
And, especially to our sponsors and partners whose backing sustains us week in, week out - we’re incredibly grateful.
So, as we head into this decisive match, let’s make today one to remember - full of pride, passion and support from touchline to terrace. Enjoy the lunch, enjoy the rugby, and let’s get behind the boys one last time at home this season. Come on you Chilts!

Andy Saunders
Chairman A&C RFC