Croydon Wanderers Rugby Football Club 1st Team 2025-2026

Welcome to Croydon Wanderers Rugby Football Club

If you want to play rugby, we’ll find a place for you

Croydon Wanderers RFC is a welcoming and competitive grass-roots rugby club
based in the Croydon area on the Surrey-Kent border. 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you’re welcome to join us.

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Senior Men Rugby Training: Thursdays 19:30

Minis and Juniors Rugby: Sundays 10:00 - 11:30 (During term time)

Walking Rugby: Thursdays 19:30 - 20:30 

For hall booking enquiries, please use the contact form on our Hall Hire section

2026-09-14 CWRFC What's On This Week
2026-09-14 CWRFC What's On This Week

What’s On This Week

CWRFC Senior Men 1XV pre-season friendly match announcement190926
CWRFC Senior Men 1XV pre-season friendly match announcement190926

Game Announcement

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Senior Men’s XV Team

Find out more about our Senior Men’s XV Team and how you can get involved.

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Walking Rugby

Find out more about The Wandering Peacocks, our Walking Rugby Team, and how you can get involved.

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Rugby Minis 

Find out more about our Minis Rugby and how your child can get involved.

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Club Shop

View our range of Adult & Junior Merchandise

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Events

Whether you're a lifelong rugby fan or just curious to see what it’s all about, getting involved with events at your local rugby club is a fantastic way to connect with your community.

From thrilling match days to fun social nights and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You’ll make new friends, support local talent, and be part of the unstoppable team spirit that makes rugby so special—so come along, get involved, and experience it for yourself!

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Featured
Quiz Night
Sept 30
Quiz Night

Tackle the quiz and back the Wanderers! Gather your sharpest friends for an evening of trivia, great club atmosphere, and friendly competition.

Entry: £5 per person (Max 6 per team)
Prizes: Awards for top teams
Bonus: Free raffle ticket included with every entry!

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Noel Andrew Rees, Celebration of Life
Oct 3
Noel Andrew Rees, Celebration of Life

You are invited to a celebration of life for Shirley Wanderer, Noel Rees at St John’s Church, Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road, SE1 8TY on Saturday, 3rd October at 1pm.

After the service, we’ll gather to share our memories of Noel over drinks. Please RSVP.

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Hundred Mile High Fundraiser Gig
Oct 10
Hundred Mile High Fundraiser Gig

Get ready for a brilliant night of live music, top vibes, and community spirit! Local favourites Hundred Mile High are taking over the clubhouse at Croydon Wanderers RFC for an exclusive fundraiser gig for our Wanderers Front Foot Match Funder Campaign.

Whether you are a die-hard indie fan or just looking for a fantastic Saturday night out with friends, join us at Addington Road for a night of live energy—all while raising vital funds for the future of our club and local community.

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200 Club Draw
Oct 15
200 Club Draw

Fully paid-up members only event*

Join members, new and old, at the clubhouse for a fun, social event at the Croydon/Shirley Wanderers 200 Club Draw Night.

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President's Lunch
Oct 24
President's Lunch

Following the rip-roaring success of our last President’s Lunch in March, President Ian Golding warmly invites members, supporters, and friends to join us for our first President’s Lunch of the new season on Saturday 24 October 2026.

*View Event for times, menu and how to book

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Bonfire Night Extravaganza
Nov 7
Bonfire Night Extravaganza

Join us for a fantastic family evening packed with spectacular fireworks, great food, and community spirit! Bring the kids, meet up with friends, and enjoy the show.

NB: Limited parking onsite

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Latest News

News
Pre-Season Is Underway at Croydon Wanderers—And There’s Always Room in the Squad
Pre-Season Is Underway at Croydon Wanderers—And There’s Always Room in the Squad

With our first league fixtures coming up fast in September, pre-season training officially kicked off in July and continues throughout August. Read more about why it’s a great time to get involved.

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Two Years of Impact: Croydon Wanderers RFC and Young Minders Empower Homeschooled Youth through Rugby
Two Years of Impact: Croydon Wanderers RFC and Young Minders Empower Homeschooled Youth through Rugby

It has been two years now that Croydon Wanderers RFC and Young Minders have been working hand in hand to offer Rugby sessions to homeschooled young people.

This partnership with Young Minders is at the heart of Croydon Wanderers RFC's community mission to introduce rugby to our youth and develop the basic skills required to play and enjoy our sport.

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Tries, Toon, and Teammates: The Wandering Peacocks’ Epic Great North Wander to Newcastle
Tries, Toon, and Teammates: The Wandering Peacocks’ Epic Great North Wander to Newcastle

The Wandering Peacocks Take Newcastle! 🦚🏉

Croydon Wanderers Walking Rugby team recently headed north for an unforgettable tour to the Wallsend Walking Rugby Festival.

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