Congratulations to our Richmond Jutes (pictured above) who clinched the Surrey Premiership Cup last Saturday with a hard-fought 19-38 victory over Weybridge Vandals 2nd XV. Well done to the entire squad, coaches and staff.

RICHMOND MINIS TOUR - ASHFORD BASHFORD:

Last weekend, 238 Richmond mini players and parents travelled to Ashford Rugby Club for the 2022 'Ash Bash Minis Tour', the first rugby tour for any of the current minis age groups. On the pitch, every age group was outstanding. Competition was great, the rugby throughout was exciting and our teams took on some of the best community clubs in the region. Thank you to Minis Chair Neil Darke, our coaches, volunteers and parents for working so hard to ensure the 'Ash Bash Minis Tour' was a huge success. Click here for the full tour report.

SPONSOR SURVEY - CAYMAN ISLANDS (CIDOT):

Want to win a Richmond Rugby Cayman Islands shirt? We're asking members and supporters to complete a very short survey (two minutes max) to help us gain feedback on our club partnership with Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT). Click here to complete the survey for your chance to win the shirt.

DANTE KIM - POTRAIT OF THE YEAR:

Congratulations to Richmond photographer Danté Kim who this week won the Rugby Journal Portrait of the Year Award. Danté's photo captures Bristol Bears prop Simi Pam reflecting post-match after making her Barbarians debut against South Africa. A poignant moment, captured brilliantly. Click here to view Danté's photo.

RICHMOND HEAVIES - 50TH LUNCH CELBERATION:

Thank you to everyone who attended last Friday's Richmond Heavies 50th Lunch Celebration at the club. What an event it was, more than 400 guests at the club for an outstanding, fun-filled afternoon of Heavies stories, music, fundraising and more. Special thanks to the event committee for their incredible dedication to the lunch planning, event delivery and fantastic decoration of the marquee and clubhouse. Click here to view the full event album. Here's to the next 50 years and beyond.

THE 1861 RED WINE - ORDER TODAY:

There's still time to order our exclusive, club branded 'The 1861' red wine! The wine has been grown and bottled by former Springbok player Schalk Burger on behalf of Sporting Wine Club and is the perfect choice to celebrate 50 years of the Richmond Heavies. Click here to order today.

HEARTS & MINDS NEWSLETTER - HEAVIES FOUNDATION:

Take a read of the latest Richmond Heavies Foundation newsletter, 'Hearts & Minds'. The newsletter covers updates from the past 15 months and provides insights into the current and future projects. Click here to read the newsletter in full.

CLARE HOPPE:

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Richmond and Irish legend Clare Hoppe. Clare passed away last Friday 29th April following a long and brave battle with cancer. The thoughts of everyone at Richmond and the wider rugby family are with Clare's family, friends and teammates at this extremely difficult time. Details regarding Clare's funeral will be confirmed and circulated in due course. Click here to read a tribute from former Richmond and England prop Sharon Whitehead.