2nd XV

 

PRFC 1st XV are playing Hampshire Division One this season. After several seasons in London Division 4 SW, the Club is determined that it's 1st XV should regain it's London Division status as quickly as possible. The 2nd XV compete in the Hampshire RFU Senior Merit Table.

 

1st XV skipper Ian Palmer epitomises the current senior squad, a young player who has risen through the club's junior sides to assume the role of captain at the age of just 24. He leads a young squad, with an average age under 25. The 2nds are led by Derek Eldridge, a former Hampshire County player and past 1st XV captain. His is one of the most crucial roles in the Club, as the 2nds are the key side in the Club's player development strategy.

 

The squad trains on a Tuesday and Thursday evening, starting at 7:30. We are fortunate to have an excellent coaching team working under Director of Rugby Steve Pemberthy, including former Scotland and Lions international Derek White, former Royal Navy full back and Royal Marine PTI Scott Heffield, and Tony Barnes.  The club constantly tries to improve it's training and back up facilities, and currently has a large floodlit training area, and excellent changing and medical facilities in the recently completed clubhouse extension.