And in addition to news of a crucial win for Colchester RFC, we also have a big Mersea Island RFC feature looking ahead to next Saturday's cup QF.

Looking forward to the quarterfinal of the cup this weekend, welcoming Clacton RFC to #fortressglebe #Merseablue

Lots of rugby coverage in today's The Gazette, including a Colchester RFC report and news of a title triumph for Mersea Island RFC.

We enjoyed that 🌹

Double header this weekend as we welcome Mersea Island RFC 1st and 2nd XV at home .Marauders v Mersea 2nd XV ko at 2.15. 1st team game ko at 2.45pm

Eddie Jones talking to the press after taking a Friday night training session with 300 people watching on

A very big thank you to Mersea Island RFC U13s for our end of tour match. All the effort hosting was really appreciated. A great community club.

There's only one Bradley Lowery.

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Just a reminder about tonight's #RugbyAware workshop Colchester RFC Open to all involved in Rugby! #InjuryPrevention #Headcase

SUFFOLK CUP FINAL - Sat 17th March at Chilton Fields. Watch Stow battle it out with Mersea Island RFC for the honours of the Suffolk Cup. Suffolk Rugby Union Eastern Counties RU STC Teamwear @Muntons Aspall

What a game Stowmarket Rugby deserved winners, Mersea boys hold your heads high mixed it with the best what a physical game! Well done again the winners good luck for rest of the season and hope to see you guys again soon!

And ultimately, this says Rugby in one photo! The finalists uniting, showing the power, passion and brotherhood of rugby. Mersea Island RFC East Anglian Daily Times England Rugby Suffolk Rugby Union Eastern Counties RU #rugby #brothers #final thanks to Craig Anderson for this one

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