Esher v Clifton

Esher U16s coach Gary Douch takes centre stage on ITV London news this week after being nominated for a Pride Of Britain award.

Esher handed debuts to three new players in Saturday's 39-21 friendly win over Canterbury at Molesey Road.

Esher have made former Saracens and England Sevens man Sam Stanley their first signing since their management shake-up.

After 11 years at the club, Esher’s director of rugby Mike Schmid said he was shocked and disappointed at being axed from the club he loved.

Director of rugby Mike Schmid might have been proud of his Esher players after Saturday’s defeat to Richmond, but he knows hopes of a National Division One title challenge are now out of their hands, writes Mark Bengoechea.

Skipper Tom Cheeseman believes Esher must topple National Division One leaders Richmond on Saturday to put them in the title race.

"If we get our performance right, the results take care of themselve," says Esher player coach Tom Williams.

Esher director of rugby Mike Schmid has told his men to get back to what they know after being knocked off the National Division One summit on Saturday.

Esher sit top of the National Division One table thanks to a culture shock at Molesey Road and director of rugby Mike Schmid’s work is not done yet.

The Eagles lost in the cruellest way against the Premier League leaders Manchester City on Saturday.