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Welcome to Crowthorne Rugby Club! Whether you are here to play, support, train or volunteer we can guarantee you some competitive rugby, outstanding facilities and a great social!We are a community club whose primary aim is to provide an inclusive environment where anybody can get involved in our favourite sport. With the Thorns (our women’s side) and the Crows (our men’s team) training in the week and playing fixtures over the weekend there is the opportunity for people of any age, gender and ability to join us. In line with international rugby values, the club ethos is to finish the hard work…

Read more about the article Crows Vs Didcot 25 Sep 2021

Crows Vs Didcot 25 Sep 2021

On a lovely Autumnal September afternoon competitive rugby returned to Crowthorne with Didcot RFC providing the opposition. After some stout defence Didcot broke the deadlock half way through the first half whilst also forcing a yellow card on the Crows for persistent infringements. Unable to retain any possession or territory through the first half Crowthorne were unable impose their game plan and went into the break 0-15 down. Continued I’ll discipline cost the Crows again in the 2nd half with two players spending time on the touch line. During this time Didcot were able to exploit the gaps on the field and score some good…

Karen Spick

I was looking to join a team sport and rugby didn't care if I was the tallest, fastest or the strongest. The Thorns welcomed me with open arms and they continue to support, teach and encourage me!

Kimberlie Allsopp

I've always loved the idea of playing rugby and after some encouragement to come down to a training session by a few friends, I sucked it up and went, I haven't looked back once. I wish I'd done it sooner! The whole team, be it players, families, friends, supporters, kids or coaches are all so welcoming, kind and friendly. Both the girls and our coaches have been so patient while teaching me skills, rules of the game and hitting me with little nuggets of wisdom as we go. I learn something new in every match or training session, and leave feeling energised,…

Mary-Anne Collins

Couple of seasons back I played for the Thorns, since then I have never looked back. Not knowing anyone I was welcomed with open arms. I’ve built great friendships and learned so much from our coaches. Joining the Thorns is the best thing I’ve ever done. Rugby has always been a passion of mine. As well@as playing I coach kids first section & u6s-u13s and been awarded kids first mentor by the RFU. I’m also a qualified level 2 coach. I’m happy to be part of an amazing team!

Yazmin Jenkins

I love rugby, but you can play rugby anywhere. What you can’t always find is a group of incredible women who you want to play for on the pitch, work hard with at training, and party with at the weekend.As with many of the other girls, I was brought along by a friend, and have developed some of the most incredible friendships at the club.For me Crowthorne also played a really important role in becoming confident in my sexuality. I came out shortly before joining, and felt quite ashamed of being gay. There weren’t many other LGBT people at the club, but…

Jessica Harrison

I got into Rugby because when I went to university there was no gymnastics team and I thought I thought why not. I joined the thorns because I was new to the area and everyone was so friendly and welcoming it was an easy choice of team to stay with

Charlotte Lockless

I moved to Bracknell last year and I had wanted to find a hobby but also to make friends.I never imagined I would be on a rugby team, i'd never watched or played the game before. However one of the Thorns gave me a lift to an Inner Warrior session so that I didn't have to go alone and I couldn't believe how kind that was, I knew they would be a lovely team.I am still new to rugby but I absolutely love training, I’ve learned more about myself and my motivation to be stronger and healthier is more than ever. My…