Letchworth Rugby Football Club

22/05/2026

It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of another cherished member of our beloved club. 💛🖤

Terry Masters, or “Head Boy” as he was affectionately known, was for many years a Vice President and a tremendous supporter of Letchworth Rugby Club in his own understated and generous way. Many at the club will know of the Richie McCaw World Cup shirt proudly displayed on the clubhouse wall - one of the many quiet contributions Terry made over the years.

Although he moved in high circles within the City, Terry was always happiest among friends at the rugby club, enjoying a lunch, a sportsman’s dinner or sharing stories and laughter with his great friend Pete Marsden. Even in recent years, despite health setbacks, Terry continued to live life fully - devoted to business, social occasions and, above all, to his beloved wife Cheryl and family.

His 70th birthday celebration at the Liberal Club was a truly memorable occasion and perfectly reflected Terry himself: generous, warm, tasteful and full of good humour.

Terry’s funeral will take place at 12:30pm on Tuesday 9th June at St George’s Church, Norton (the modern church). Members are encouraged to wear club blazers and ties where possible.

The wake will follow at Letchworth Golf Club.

We send our deepest condolences to Cheryl, Charlotte and all of Terry’s family and friends. He touched the lives of many people at Letchworth Rugby Club and beyond, and he will be greatly missed.

El Prez

Edited: Please note the funeral and wake is Tuesday 9th June, not Monday 9th, as shared previously.

21/05/2026

🎶🏉 Sponsorship opportunities now open to support local music and the fight against MND 🏉🎶

The Baldock & Letchworth Folk & Roots Festival returns to Letchworth Rugby Club on 23rd–26th July 2026 - supporting local music, local artists and raising money for MND Research.

We’re looking for local businesses and
supporters to get involved through a range of sponsorship opportunities, from Bronze to Main Sponsor packages.

There are some fantastic opportunities to promote your business while supporting a brilliant community event and an important cause.

Please see the attached flyers for full details of sponsorship packages and benefits.

📧 To become a sponsor or find out more, contact Letchworth RFC President Brian on [email protected] or 07768 274037

18/05/2026

𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 🏉

It’s confirmed, this is how the league will be structured for the 26/27 season.

The next challenge awaits.

💛

17/05/2026

🧱 LAST CALL FOR BUY A BRICK! 🧱

Following our recent update calling for anyone missing bricks, we’ve had a fantastic last-minute surge of interest in the Letchworth RFC Buy a Brick campaign - so we’re extending the final engraving order deadline until 1st June!

This is your final opportunity to become a permanent part of the club’s history. Whether it’s your name, family, team mates, a loved one, or in memory of someone special, your engraved brick will take pride of place at the club for years to come. 🖤💛

We already have two walls installed, with another batch engraved and ready to go up. Before the tilers return for the final time, we want to make sure nobody misses out.

💷 £50 per engraved brick
📅 Last date to purchase 1st June 2026
📧 Complete the form (link below) send completed forms to:
[email protected] to ensure your engraving is added to the final list and copy in [email protected] for payment and tracking.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far - every brick helps build the future of the club. 🏉

Download and complete the form here:

11/05/2026

A brilliant opportunity to lead a passionate, supportive, and ambitious women’s rugby team.

Interested? Get in touch 📩

🦁 Letchworth Lionesses are looking for a new Coach

This is more than just coaching rugby.

We’re searching for someone who understands women’s rugby, believes in player development, and wants to be part of a team culture built on hard work, support, ambition, laughter, and togetherness. Our Lionesses are competitive, welcoming, determined, and full of personality.

If you’re passionate about developing players, building confidence, and creating an environment where women can thrive both on and off the pitch, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch [email protected]

04/05/2026

Throwback to last weekend's playoff, check out these fantastic moments captured! 🟡⚫️

03/05/2026

𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 💛

A valiant effort yesterday with a final score of 32-43… what an end to a truly great season.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of the 25/26 season, the most successful season your Legends have ever had.

To our supporters, thank you.

To our kitchen and bar staff, thank you.

To our committee, thank you.

To our players and coaches, thank you.

25/26 Season, over and out 💛

01/05/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝟐 🙌🏻

We welcome to Legends Lane.

If last week was anything to go by, this should be a cracker!

💛

29/04/2026

Sad news from the Club President
💛🖤

It is with great sadness that I share news of the passing of two much loved members of our club. Please also accept my apologies for the delay in this announcement, which has been due to a particularly busy period at the club with recent events and commitments.

Over the past month, we have lost Giles Cook and Chris Bennett - two very different characters, but both united by their love of Letchworth Rugby and the friendships that come with it.

Giles Cook - or “Cooky” as he was known to everyone, joined the club during the captaincy of Ian Christensen and went on to play in the first team for over eight seasons. A powerful back row forward, he relished carrying the ball and putting in big hits, and he played the game with real commitment and presence. Just as importantly, he was a natural leader, and many feel it was a great pity he never wore the skipper's armband, as he undoubtedly had the respect and qualities to do so.

Off the pitch, Cooky embraced everything the club stands for. He loved the social side (especially Ladies Day!) and was simply a great person to have around. His sudden passing at just 49 has come as a huge shock to us all. The incredible turnout at his funeral earlier this month showed just how many lives he touched and how highly he was regarded.

Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife Debi and daughter Ava at this incredibly difficult time. The club will be planning a memorial for Giles over the coming year so that we can honour him properly.

We were then saddened further to hear of the passing of Chris Bennett, only a week after Giles. Chris first played for Letchworth back in 1974 and was a fine all-round sportsman. Later moving north, he became a hugely valued member of Sandbach RFC, where he spent nearly thirty years.

Despite the distance, Chris never forgot his roots. His motorhome was a familiar and very welcome sight back at the club, and many will remember his pre-lunch bottles of champagne and the warmth and generosity he brought with him. He remained part of the Letchworth family throughout.

We send our sincere condolences to his wife Kirsteen and to Teah and Rai. There will be a celebration of Chris’s life at our Folk Festival on Sunday 26th July, where friends old and new will have the opportunity to come together and remember him.

These moments remind us just how strong and far-reaching our rugby community is. Giles and Chris will both be greatly missed, but their stories, their friendships and their impact on the club will not be forgotten.

Brian Burke
Club President

27/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞 💫

Onwards. A cracking game, something and everything!

Royal Tunbridge Wells at Legends Lane next Saturday, more details about the pre-lunch to follow!