On Saturday 22nd April, The Met entertain Old Rutlishians in the semi-final of the Surrey Bowl. Ruts lie in fourth place in Surrey 3, although some distance behind The Met who are third. Two wins against Old Ruts this season should instil London's Finest with confidence going into the fixture although they will be conscious that the last meeting, on 4th March saw the Wimbledon-based side reduce the gap of the autumn meeting.

The following Saturday, The Met entertain Reeds Weybridge in a clash that will settle the second promotion place to Surrey 2. It is a dream fixture for the League, maintaining excitement to the very last Saturday of April, something grass roots rugby has not benefitted from for almost twenty years. Old Haileyburians have had a sensational end to their season and have secured promotion with wins against Reeds and Met, but Reeds can still nick the title with a win at Imber Court. The Met require not only a victory but a bonus point andto prevent Reeds picking up a losing bonus point. It appears that the statisticians in the Technical Areas will be as engaged as the players.

The League match has added poignancy as its late staging is due to the graciousness of the visitors and Surrey County in postponing the original clash which should have been staged on the Saturday following the Westminster atrocity. As an acknowledgement of this, the match will be billed as "The Keith Palmer Memorial Match" with a collection on behalf of the Police Dependents' Trust. A big crowd is anticipated, with several Surrey clubs already expressing their intention to watch the season's climax.

The following day, MPRFC host The Commissioner's Cup. Police and Military teams will be attending this popular 10-a-side tournament, with sides coming from afar afield as Gloucestershire. The Met failed to retain the trophy last season and it may be a push this April after a fierce encounter the preceding day.

Meanwhile, Imber Court will be buzzing to the sound of some 450 children playing in the MPRFC supported Harlequins 150th Anniversary Minis Festival. It promises to be a great day with all sorts of exciting appearances and events taking place throughout the Festival.

On Monday, 1st May, the Met will hope to be taking the short trip to their old friends, Esher RFC to play in the Surrey Bowl Final. But for now, it's one step at a time...