Welcome to Warlingham First XV 2011-2012

We were promoted twice in 4 years after a torrid few years struggling to stay in Surrey Division One.  We now play in London Division II South East, travelling as far afield as Deal in Kent and Lewes in Sussex.

The turn round came when several players matured through the Youth Section and, in recent years, on several occasions we have fielded the whole First XV from players coming through the Junior structure.

With a current average age of only 25 years Warlingham’s First XV has high hopes of staying in contention for promotion during the current season, and, if results go our way, there is still a slim chance of achieving that objective. A couple of narrow losses have reduced our prospects but the team is learning from their First XV experiences and we expect them to be improving game upon game and season upon season.  There is fierce competition for places and our regular training nights (Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30pm) draw up to 30 players – all keen to be considered for the premier side of the Club.

At the start of this season we also welcomed several new players to the Club and at least four of them are now regular first teamers.  We pride ourselves in being a friendly, welcoming club where we play hard for each other – both on the pitch and socially.

Our current captain, James Agate, is a product of our Youth Section, and has been a loyal member of the club and is highly respected both on and of the pitch.

With probably the best facilities in the County we welcome new players of all ability who are sure to slot into one of the four regular senior teams we field each Saturday.

The infamous Warlingam ‘alikadoos’ follow the First XV all over the South East and we invariably outnumber the opposition supporters – both home and away!