The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation is delighted to announce its first event of 2026.

The MRRF Marauders will make their debut at East Grinstead RFC at the end of the 25-26 season, taking on “The Mighty Met” in a match that will support the charitable work of the foundation. The match follows the MRRF Vixens v Met Women's XV fixture.

The Maurauders coaching team alone will be worth the cost of admission: Former British Lion, England legend and ex-Police Constable Dean Richards is joined in the dug out by former Leicester team mate and Springbok hooker Harry Roberts. The Met will arrive with the PSUK Cup in their kitbag - entry is free (ed)

Matiu Ratana (3 May 1966 – 25 September 2020) was a New Zealand-born Metropolitan Police sergeant who was shot dead at Croydon police station in London on 25 September 2020. He was a popular coach at East Grinstead RFC.