1st XV play away at Sutton & Epsom
Our 1st XV play Sutton & Epsom who came up to NL3 this season by claiming the London Division One South title. After Colchester's three consecutive defeats, our 1st XV are hungry for their first win of the season. Performance Analyst, Tom Mitchell addressed the team about his aspirations for the game: I want a bonus point win this week but remember that it is up to you ...

The game will be kicking off at 3pm at Sutton & Epsom Rugby Club.

If you can't make it to the game- do not fear! We will be covering it on our Twitter @ColchesterRFC and you can catch live highlights on snapchat: @colchesterrugby. Why not send your support to our boys using #ComeOnCol

This Saturday:

1st XV vs Sutton & Epsom RFC (Away, 3pm K.O)
Ravens vs Chinnor Falcons II (Home, 3pm K.O)
A XV's vs Woodbridge (Away, 3pm K.O)
Cavaliers vs Sudbury II (Home, 3pm K.O)
Roundheads vs Brightlingsea II (Away, 3pm K.O)

Colts Academy play Diss in the National Cup
The Colts start their challenge in the National Cup with a first round home fixture against Suffolk rivals, Diss. The winners of the this match will progress to the second round of the National Cup. This is a great opportunity for our Colchester youngsters. Kick off is at 12pm so please come along and show your support Sunday.

Unfortunatley the Colts Development fixture has been cancelled.

Suffolk 7's at the Royal Hospital School on Sunday

The U13, U14, U15 and U16 teams will be setting off to Suffolk for the Suffolk Sevens Festival at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook.

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival, held annually in Munich, Germany and this year we are bringing it to Mill Road on Saturday 1st October. So dust off your lederhosen and join us in celebration!
The event coincides with three big home games: our 1st XV, Ravens and A XV all play at Mill Road next Saturday.

The bar will be open from 12pm so come and join us for a drink before the games kick off. To keep updated with the Oktoberfest special offers you can join the Facebook event here.

If you would like to join us for this festive lunch, please email Maggie Whiteman to book your place.

Throwback Thursday
RFU Promote Rugby Day at Mill Road (1988)
This week we throwback to Allan Bancroft & his All Star Minis promoting Rugby Day at Mill Road on the 25th September 1988 (almost exactly 28 years ago!)

We know the young girl in the bottom picture (showing the boys how to pass the ball) is Heidi Bancroft, aged 7 and that James Borges (bottom left) is Brian Borges' cousin and he is the son of Andrew and Margaret (Maggie) Borges. But the rest is a mystery...

Do you recognise yourself or someone else? We would love to know who else is in the photo!

International Ticket Application with CRFC
You can buy your international tickets through Colchester RFC for exclusive prices.
Six Nations- Applications must be received by 31st October
Ticket prices- (these prices include a £10 Per ticket handling charge).

+ £96 for South Africa/Australia/Scotland
+ £106 for France
+ £88 for Italy

For details on how to order these tickets and for the list off all the fixtures, see the website here.

Colchester RFC gets social: Snapchat
This week we're highlighting our Snapchat profile, the best place to see Colchester RFC photos and videos and keep up to date with news at the club. You'll find behind the scene photos and videos. It's well worth a follow: colchesterrugby and click here to see our Snapchat story of the infamous man v. 'log' drill on our YouTube channel.

1st XV defeated by Dorking RFC 14-21 in hard-hitting home game
In the first half, centre Tom Miller infiltrated the defence, offloaded to flanker Danny Whiteman in support who put hooker Rhys Hartley over for a converted try. But Dorking who earned a scrum ten metres from Colchester's line, zipped over for a converted try in response. Despite Colchester's diligence, Dorking scored again under the posts to give their side an interval lead of 7-14.

Matt Wadling's grubber kick bounced to score an opportunistic converted try in the second half. The score was closer now at 14-21 but Colchester had to settle for a losing bonus point when the referee blew the final whistle.

You can read the full match report and you can see the Colchester try on our YouTube channel by clicking here.

Here at CRFC we have a wealth of online outlets filled with great content, so make sure you check out our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and Snapchat: colchesterrugby.

Good luck to all our players in action this weekend!