Eton Manor Women celebrated the start of the 2025/26 season with not one but two sides donning the Manor Blue & Blue. For the first time ever the women have entered two leagues - the 1st XV in NC1 South East (North) and the 2nd XV in NC2 South East (North). The women's section was formed in 2019 by a brave group of older women who wanted to ensure their daughters had a team to grow into. The average age in that first squad was 43.Cut to 2025 and we have over 50 players registered, with an average age of 22. We are going from strength to strength, determined to offer competitive high level rugby as well as a fun social environment to cater for all players. Congratulations to all those players who came back, made their debut or played their first senior game for the club on Sunday - you are history makers. A very big thank you to Ian Welch and Hollis Blake, who have not only kept the player pipeline from U18 strong, but have now also stepped up as head coaches for the Eton Manor 2nd XV. UTM!