08/10/2019 - September's Update
As October appears out of the shadows there is a chance to look back on a inconsistent September for Albanians.
At Woolams OAs are strong, organised and on the whole fairly consistent, however on the road they have been clunky, struggling for form and have failed to get their first away win.
The main shining light comes in the form of a larger pool of talent than in recent years, which has appeared in the squad this season and some very refreshing points in September where lighter, youthful Albanian forwards have passed the test against bigger more gnarled veterans of the Nat 2 landscape.
The backs now have a blend of youth, old heads and new faces which for the most part has also worked well. The improvement which is needed to break through the barrier into the higher realms of Nat 2 is to get more wins away from home with the next test coming in the form of an away trip to Taunton Titans and it doesn't get much better than this.
Only time will tell how Albanians fair on the road however an away scalp this weekend could send a big message to the rest of the league.
2019/20 Season Preview
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We're also delighted to announce our squad for the season:
Management
Bruce Millar
Performance Director
Dan George
Head Coach
James Osborn
Director of Rugby
Nick Stevens
Defence Coach
Tom Whiteley
Backs Coach
Jordan Harris
Head of Medical
Chris Tubb
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Simon Atkinson
Manager
Squad
Zaki Chamnaoui
Prop
Matt Ramzen
Prop
Harry Samuel
Prop
Mike Bond
Hooker
Josh Taylor
Hooker
Jamie Townsend
Hooker
Tim Bond
Second Row
Ashley Illston
Second Row
Will Nankivell
Second Row
Chris Napier
Second Row
Ethan Benson
Back Row
Harry Betts
Back Row
Conor Gracey
Back Row
Kay Minkiewicz
Back Row
Harry Nuttall
Back Row
Ben Calder
Scrum Half
Morgan Thompson
Scrum Half
Johno Wicks
Fly Half
Tom Bednall
Centre
Harry Cavlan
Centre
Nico Defeo
Centre
Tom Holdsworth
Centre
Dan Watt
Centre
Luke Barber
Back Three
Alex Chalcraft
Back Three
Mike Hogan
Back Three
Alex Noot
Back Three
Alex Ricci
Back Three
Ned Warne
Back Three
There are no fixtures currently available for this team.
First XV
Tonbridge Juddians
Esher
First XV
Dings Crusaders
First XV
First XV
Henley Hawks
19 Oct 2020
2020/21 Season Preview
By mid-October in most seasons we’d be 6 weeks into league campaigns, seeing the benefit of pre-season and getting ready for
01 Jul 2020
01/07/2020 - Calorie Challenge
In mid-June what started out as being a few members of the Men’s 1st XV having a bit of friendly competition snowballed into
14 May 2020
14/05/2020 - Ali Mills
It is with great sadness that the Club announces the passing of Ali Mills, a man whose stature belied a great heart and a giant per
17 Apr 2020
THANK YOU!
At this testing time we’d just like to add a THANK YOU from all of us at Old Albanian RFC to all
16 Mar 2020
16/03/2020 - CORONAVIRUS STATMENT
With the situation relating to Coronavirus worsening by the day, we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the situation at OAs.
07 Feb 2020
Match Programme Online Now
Our Online Match Programme is now live.
30 Jan 2020
OA players recognised by England and NCA Rugby
It has been a very positive January for the men’s first XV, with three victories and only a narrow defeat against Taunton pre
20 Dec 2019
21/12/2019 - 1st XV vs Leicester Lions POSTPONED
Unfortunately due to the recent heavy rain the 1st XV match vs Leicester Lions on Saturday 21st December has been postponed until t
16 Aug 2019
16/08/2019 - And we're off!!
The season starts this weekend with our first game against Bishop's Stortford!
19 Jun 2019
19/06/19 - Socious Sports
Club statement on OAs link to Socious Sport and Out of Season Training Courses
08 Jun 2019
Trevor Hickey
The club sadly has to announce the passing of Trevor Hickey.
10 May 2019
10/05/2019 - AGM Update
Many thanks to those of you that attended this year's AGM last night. Here's a quick update from the meeting...
01 May 2019
Join OAs for 2019/20
Are you looking for a Rugby Club for 2019/20 and beyond? Join OAs today!
22 Apr 2019
22/04/2019 - Thank You
As we reach the end of a fantastic season that for some started way back in July of last year we wanted
10 Apr 2019
10/04/2019 - Nigel Seale
With great sadness, OARFC has to advise that Nigel Seale died at his home in Henley early this morning with Jenny & his Family
02 Feb 2019
02/02/2019 - Matches Postponed
Unfortunately, matches today have been postponed, but the Former Players Lunch and 6 Nations Games are still on at Woollams.
03 Jan 2019
05/01/2019 - VPs Lunch
Details for our VPs lunch this weekend ahead of the match vs Barnes
26 Oct 2018
03/11/2018 - OA Sport Fireworks
On the 3rd November, Woollams will host the annual OA Sport Fireworks!
18 Oct 2018
18/10/2018 IHS Markit Sponsorship Renewed
Old Albanian RFC are delighted to confirm the extension of our relationship with IHS Markit as the club's main sponsor.
05 Sep 2018
Old Albanians Launch the OAs Academy
Over the last 10-15 years, OAs has risen up to the National Leagues, grown the junior section of the club to nearly 1,000 players a
04 Sep 2018
Join us for lunch ahead of Bury St Edmunds
After a 59-5 victory over newly promoted Guernsey, alongside a good showing in a tough triple-header vs Hemel Hempstead, we now mo
28 Aug 2018
Join us for the first league match of the season
Saturday 1st September sees Old Albanian’s 1st XV kick off their bid for an immediate return to National League One with a ho
03 Aug 2018
1st XV Pre-Season Update
We have been delighted with how the first few weeks of pre-season have gone, with excellent quality and application in what we are
15 Jun 2018
1st XV Squad for 2018/19
As we get ready for the start of pre-season we can now confirm the make up of our 1st XV Squad for 2018/19.
05 Jun 2018
OAs Squad prepared for National 2 Campaign
A tough year sees us starting the 2018/19 season in National League Two South, hoping to bounce straight back up...
04 May 2018
Congratulations to OAs 1st XV players
Six OA 1st XV players have been provisionally selected for Herts RFU squad for 2018 County Championship campaign matches v Kent 5th
