Rams began their campaign with a fine 41-12 success against Darlington Mowden Park, while The Dogs, who impressed in pre-season after a disappointing campaign last time out, produced an eye-catching 28-24 victory at Plymouth Albion.

Despite their difficulties last term, Sale are National One heavyweights who finished as runners-up in the 2021/22 campaign before ending third following an incredible title battle with eventual champions Cambridge and Rams the following year.

The Dogs also have a strong record against the Berkshire men, but with a big crowd expected, Rams will be looking to get one over on the Northerners.

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

We are delighted to offer a special pre-match three-course lunch.

Timing is 12.30pm seated for 1pm service

Menu

To start:

Cherry tomato and parmesan tart with a dressed rocket salad

Main course:

Slow roast loin of pork, cider cream sauce, pomme Anna and seasonal vegetables

To finish:

Chef's cheese board

To book please click here – the deadline is noon on Wednesday, September 18.

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 £25 (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 £10.

MATCH SPONSOR

We are extremely grateful to Stillman Insurance Brokers for supporting the fixture.

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

**Supporters are also reminded of the Centenary Game at home to Leicester Lions on Saturday, October 5.

This is expected to be particularly busy, especially for lunch, so please pre-book here**