Meet The Committee

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I’ve been involved with Ruislip Rugby Club since 2000, when I brought my son Joe along to join the Minis. I fell in love with rugby all over again, especially the sense of family at Ruislip.
Since then, I’ve coached Minis, Youth and Women’s rugby, played for the Vets, refereed and served as Rugby Manager. I was honoured to be asked to become Chairman at the end of 2024. Alongside the committee, I’m here to serve our club and its members, and to leave RRFC a better place than we found it. I’m known for being honest, straightforward and caring about all things rugby and open to all question and feedback about our club. Feel free to contact me via email.

I grew up at Ruislip Rugby Club, playing here from Under 6s through to around Under 11s. As the only girl in my age group, there weren't the opportunities for girls' rugby that exist today, so sadly my rugby journey came to an end.

Fast forward 30 odd years and, when my five-year-old son asked if he could play rugby, I knew exactly where to bring him. It didn't take long for me to get involved, and you'll now find me coaching with the Under 8s every Sunday morning.

When the opportunity to become Vice Chair came along, I saw it as a chance to give even more back to a club that has been part of my life for so many years. Alongside supporting the committee, I look after parts of our social media and monthly newsletter and, with the help of a fantastic team of volunteers, help keep the website up to date.

Rugby clubs are built on volunteers, and I'm proud to play a small part in helping Ruislip continue to grow, both on and off the pitch.

About 15 years ago my oldest son decided he would like to try a team sport – as I come from a Rugby background, this was never going to be something that involved a round ball. A few weeks later I found myself at Ruislip with a lad in the U8s and another in the U6s.

I still remember offering to help to ‘put a few cones out’ and now here I am years later more involved than I ever imagined (I suspect this story is not unique). In between, I was lucky enough to help take an age group all the way from Minis into Seniors and it is with real satisfaction that I now watch quite a few of those youngsters turning out for Ruislip at the ripe old age of 21!

What I never anticipated was just how rewarding I would find this - to help youngsters along their path to adulthood, watching them grow and turn into good people. It is a great thing to be a part of. I am also lucky that I happened to turn up at Ruislip where this approach is central to what the club is about. I sort of landed in the right place.

So now, I also work a bit with the senior men’s section to help the youngsters coming through. And Ruislip is doing really well, we have one of the youngest squads on the circuit, which brings with it some challenges (we play lots of older more experienced teams) but also bodes well for the future.

I’ve been involved with Ruislip Rugby Club since 1985, when I joined at the age of six. I have played through all the age groups and went on to represent the 1st XV.

Ruislip has been a huge part of my life for over 40 years, and I understand and appreciate the important role rugby can play in shaping a young person’s life and passing on the great values of the game and the club we all love.

I'm proud to serve currently as Operations Lead and Colts Head Coach, helping ensure the club and its facilities are operational and ready for everyone who uses them, and as Colts Head Coach, helping young players develop and progress & successfully transition into the club's senior team.

I'm Alex Cunliffe, U12s coach as well as the Club's Treasurer, Membership Secretary, and Data Officer. As well as being the point of contact for any queries relating to GMS, I am a member of the Club’s Rugby Safe team and, as an autistic adult with deep love of the game, I am passionate about ensuring the Club feels welcoming and accepting to everyone. I am especially proud of the Club's championing of the women's and girls' games, how Ruislip RFC really puts the local community at the heart of the Club.

I have been at Ruislip RFC for the past 13 years or so watching my son go from minis right through to playing his first senior match last week!

When a new women's team was set up in 2019 my husband bought me a gumshield from the club shop and said 'get involved', so at 48 i tried rugby for the first time and 4 years later i am still training and playing matches as a prop.

Last season i took on the role of Team Manager and have watched our team grow massively, we successfully won our league and gained promotion to the NC2 league. This season we have entered our first cup competition and continue to grow our squad.

Also this season i have taken on the role of Chair for the Women and Girls and feel passionate to help grow and support them, transitioning from youth rugby right through to senior women, something we already achieved last season and want to continue.

I feel very proud of what we have achieved and excited about the future for our girls and women at Ruislip RFC

I have been at Ruislip RFC for the past 13 years or so watching my son go from minis right through to playing his first senior match last week!

When a new women's team was set up in 2019 my husband bought me a gumshield from the club shop and said 'get involved', so at 48 i tried rugby for the first time and 4 years later i am still training and playing matches as a prop.

Last season i took on the role of Team Manager and have watched our team grow massively, we successfully won our league and gained promotion to the NC2 league. This season we have entered our first cup competition and continue to grow our squad.

Also this season i have taken on the role of Chair for the Women and Girls and feel passionate to help grow and support them, transitioning from youth rugby right through to senior women, something we already achieved last season and want to continue.

I feel very proud of what we have achieved and excited about the future for our girls and women at Ruislip RFC