FOLLOWING a four-week National One absence after the trip to Sale was postponed to start the year, Rams are delighted to announce a host of special offers as Dings Crusaders arrive on Saturday (3pm).
There is a 20 per cent reduction for the annual Burns lunch (menu below) meaning the three-course special costs just £20 for adults, while keeping the theme alive, there will also be 20 per cent off alcoholic drinks in the clubhouse between 12.30pm-2pm.
More than 1,200 supporters saw the Berkshire boys end a three-match losing streak with a 31-3 victory against Esher under the Friday Night Lights last time out, a result which gained added significance when table-topping Richmond lost their unbeaten record at home to Rosslyn Park the day after.
It means Seb Reynolds’ side are back within a point of the summit, with 12 games remaining in what promises to be yet another fabulous Level Three race for the line.
Incredibly more than 3,000 fans have watched Rams’ last two home games, and with an average attendance of more than 1,000 this season, the atmosphere has been building each week – so make sure you come and join the party for the visit of free-flowing Dings!
Rams won a cracker 44-36 back in September, and with the first home game of the new year bolstered by the various offers, another classic is surely on the cards…
We are grateful to everyone who is now pre-purchasing tickets – it makes entry to the ground much easier for supporters – and are very appreciative to all our fans who do so.
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 £16 for adults (£18 on the day) and £10 (£12) 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 £12 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 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 25 minutes to 3.05pm.
Rams RFC, Old Bath Road Sonning, Reading RG4 6TQ (drop off point - bus layby on A4 )
Return Shuttle: From 5pm then every 25 minutes until 5.50pm.
PRE-MATCH LUNCH BOOKINGS
Timing is 12.30pm seated for 1pm service
To book please click here – the deadline is noon on Wednesday, January 16.
Please book as soon as possible as the lunches are popular and will run out.
Vegetarian options are also available – please contact Steve Ogles at steven@ramsrugby.com in advance.
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 12 is £8.
Menu
Starter
Haggis, neeps and tatties
Main Course
Scottish beef in red wine, potato croquettes and seasonal fresh vegetables
To Finish
Chef's famous cheese board: Scottish cheddar, blue cheese and brie with oatcakes, fruits and nuts
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