TICKETS are now on sale as Rams start their National One campaign at home to newly-promoted Esher on Saturday, September 3 (3pm).
After an encouraging fortnight which has seen victories against Lansdowne (33-10), London Welsh (35-17) and Barnes (27-0), along with a narrow defeat to Terenure College (19-17), Rams get their third tilt at National One underway at Old Bath Road.
It should prove to be an exciting outing against last season’s National Two South champions, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at OBR.
We are grateful to all supporters who began to pre-purchase tickets last season – it makes entry to the ground much easier for everyone – and are very appreciative to all our fans who have started using the new system.
One change for this season is lunch bookings are also available through the Eventbrite website - please note this and the deadline of noon on Tuesday, August 30.
Here are all the details to allow matchday to run smoothly.
CARD ONLY PAYMENT
We are no longer accepting cash at the club so all payments need to be made in advance or by card at the bar and hospitality outlets . Thank you!
MATCH ENTRY - please pre-book your tickets
Tickets for entry and parking are now available to purchase on-line here.
These will be scanned on entry - so please purchase and have your ticket ready for scanning either on your phone or printed off - thank you.
Entry cost is £15 for adults, including a programme, and £10 for students. Under 18s are FREE.
Vice Presidents, Life Members and Season Ticket Holders will need to present reactivated cards on entry. Cards are reactivated once payment is made.
PARKING AT THE GROUND - please pre-book your car park ticket
To encourage everyone to car share, organise a lift, walk or use public transport all cars parked on the Old Bath Road ground will be charged £10 per car.
Pre-book your car park tickets here
This applies to all members, RAMS season ticket holders, lunch guests and any supporter paying for entry on the gate.
Please accept direction from the Parking Team without argument and remember they are willing volunteers from our Junior section.
Our system on match days is to fill up from the far end of the ground to the front, and initial parking in the main car park is reserved for match officials and players.
Please email us if you are a blue badge holder and require a larger space. We have three spaces for cars/drivers who require accessible parking.
PARK FOR FREE
It's really easy to use the FREE Park and Ride service available from the Piggott School in Wargrave.
Directions to the school are HERE
The bus timetable is as follows:
The Piggott CE School, Twyford Rd, Wargrave, Reading RG10 8DS
Shuttle: From 1pm then every 20 minutes to 3pm.
Rams RFC, Old Bath Road Sonning, Reading RG4 6TQ (drop off point - bus layby on A4 )
Return Shuttle: From 5pm then every 20 minutes until 6pm.
PRE-MATCH LUNCH BOOKINGS
We are delighted to offer a pre-match lunch cooked by our chef Matt Kelly.
Timing is 12.30pm seated for 1pm service
To book please click here – the deadline is noon on Tuesday, August 30.
Please book as soon as possible as the lunches are popular and will run out quickly.
Menu
To start
Warm goats cheese, fresh fig and prosciutto salad with a balsamic vinaigrette
Main Course
Rosemary-infused beef medallions with creamy mash potato, greens and a Madeira jus
Vegetarian/Vegan
To Start
As above without the prosciutto
Main Course
Spinach and mushroom en Croûte with the above accompaniments
Please remember to include any dietary requirements.
Lunch costs £20 (If you do not have a Season Ticket/ VP membership you will need to buy an entry ticket on-line).
A children's menu for kids Under 14 is £10.
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE MATCH?
With the increase in dog ownership this is the most popular question at the moment!
All you need to know is on the following link which includes a research paper on the dog poo health issues and the reason why we do not allow dogs on any part of the grass areas. https://www.ramsrugby.com/a/policy-on-bringing-dogs-to-the-rams-rugby-ground--57988.html