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Banbury RUFC have revealed former Tonga international Soane Tonga’uiha as player-coach

‘What he doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing’: Ex-Tonga man joins Banbury as player-coach
BANBURY RUFC have revealed former Tonga international Soane Tonga’uiha as player-coach.

Banbury Bulls and Oxford Quins have been placed in Regional 1 South Central after last season's promotion Picture: Simon Grieve

Oxfordshire clubs find out 2022/23 fixtures as part of major restructuring

Chinnor Kites' promotion has been confirmed Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor Kites set for Oxfordshire derby next season after promotion confirmed

Conor Brockschmidt made more appearances than anyone last season Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor re-sign five players as 13 leave Kingsey Road

Alfie Barbeary is in the England squad Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Oxfordshire duo selected for England training camp ahead of Australia tour

Oxfordshire lift the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 3 shield. They were later presented with the trophy at Twickenham Picture: Simon Grieve

Oxfordshire strike late to beat Berkshire in County Championship final

Oxfordshire take on Berkshire in the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 3 final today Picture: Simon Grieve

Oxfordshire aim to put Twickenham dismay aside in County Championship final

Oxford Quins stalwart Daisy Hopkins has been nominated for a national award Picture: Beat Media Group

'Unrivalled' Oxford Quins volunteer shortlisted for national award

Lynn Evans leads former players in song during the dinner

Club celebrate anniversary with rugby stalwart Lynn Evans

Oscar Heath scored Chinnor’s first try at Sale Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor and Henley end season with disappointing defeats

Chinnor beat Sale on the opening day of the National League 1 season Picture: Simon Cooper

Looking back on Chinnor and Henley's seasons ahead of final games

Oxford Quins celebrate winning the South West 1 East title Picture: Jack Pooler

Oxford Quins seal title despite 'Sword of Damocles' threat + Banbury promoted

Mark Darlington scores Chinnor’s match-winning try Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor win dramatic derby under the floodlights + Henley beaten at home

Oxford Quins took revenge on Banbury Bulls at Horspath Sports Ground Picture: Simon Grieve

Oxford Quins and Banbury target title on final day + Chinnor's derby clash

Chinnor’s George White receives the Oxfordshire Cup from Oxfordshire RFU President, Pete Bramley Picture: Chinnor RFC Thame

Chinnor receive Oxfordshire Cup before first XV fall to defeat + round-up

Members of Chinnor's women's and girls teams Picture: David Howlett

Kites fly the flag for Chinnor's thriving women and girls sections

Legendary Oxfordshire rugby coach Lynn Evans has released a book about his 60-year career Picture: Ed Nix

Legendary coach’s book gains interest from across the world

Oxford Quins reached the 2020 Oxfordshire Cup final by beating Banbury Bulls in the semi-final - back in February 2020 Picture: Simon Grieve

Oxford Quins reveal why they withdrew from long-awaited County Cup final

Sam Yawayawa (centre) is mobbed after scoring Chinnor’s third try against Rosslyn Park Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor thrash high-fliers, Oxford win title + round-up

Oxford Quins chair Neil Hopper presents 3rd XV captain Henry Folds with a trophy from the club’s cabinet Picture: Jack Pooler

Oxford Quins 3rd clinch triumphant return + weekend fixtures

Chinnor's 3rd XV celebrate winning Berks, Bucks & Oxon Division 1 for the third successive year Picture: Chinnor RFC Thame

Chinnor lose thriller as 3rd XV clinch title + round-up

Oxford University retained the Varsity trophy after a dramatic match at Twickenham Picture: OURFC

Oxford University survive scare to retain Varsity trophy

Chinnor captain Caolan Ryan has retired due to ongoing concussion Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor captain retires over health concerns + weekend fixtures

Jason Worrall congratulates Dean Hammond on scoring Chinnor’s first try against Leeds Tykes Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor triumph after five-star first half + weekend round-up

Chinnor in action against Taunton Titans, who are now a point behind the Thame side. Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor hit with points deduction for using unregistered agent

Fred Tuilagi was on the losing side for Chinnor. Picture: Simon Cooper

Penalties prove costly in derby defeat at Rams

Banbury Bulls captain Ian Isham lifts the Oxfordshire Cup in 2019 – the last time the competition was completed Picture: Simon Grieve

Date set for 2020 Oxfordshire Cup final + weekend fixtures

Oxford Quins took revenge on Banbury Bulls at Horspath Sports Ground Picture: Simon Grieve

Oxford Quins go top with derby win + Chinnor back on track

Oxford Quins face Banbury Bulls at Horspath Sports Ground - and the South West 1 East title could be on the line Picture: Ed Nix

"It's going to be a hell of a game": Rivals do battle in potential title decider

Dean Hammond scores Chinnor’s fourth try against Tonbridge Juddians Picture: Aaron Bayliss

Chinnor claim long-overdue victory + Henley triumph on emotional day

Chinnor have not won for almost two months Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor out to tackle poor run of form + weekend fixtures

Richard Thorpe's Chinnor have lost their last five matches Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor's losing run continues + Henley in dramatic draw

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Chinnor were edged out by Cambridge earlier in the season Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor hunt elusive win, Henley head to Suffolk + weekend fixtures

Fred Tuilagi scored a late try for Chinnor at Darlington Mowden Park Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor suffer heavy defeat, rare loss for Banbury + round-up

Max Titchener scored on his Chinnor debut against Caldy. Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor looking to end run of three defeats at weekend

Max Titchener scored on his Chinnor debut. Picture: Simon Cooper

Third straight loss for Chinnor + results round-up

Chinnor were edged out by Birmingham Moseley last month Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor condemn fans for alleged abuse of referee

Junior Fatialofa is Chinnor’s new head of community Picture: Chinnor RFC Thame

Ex-Premiership player takes Chinnor role + Quins raise money for Tonga

Henley Hawks lost to Redruth in Cornwall Picture: Ed Nix

Henley beaten in entertaining clash + rugby round-up

New Oxford Harlequins signing Vili Hakalo, who will also become backs coach and academy coach, shows off the club's new badge Picture: Oxford Harlequins

Big games for Oxfordshire's clubs as table starts to take shape

Ben Manning crossed for Chinnor in their narrow defeat at Blackheath Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor edged out, Henley beat basement boys + round-up

Chinnor are back on the road this weekend Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor hope to avoid another close encounter + weekend fixtures

Willie Ryan scores Chinnor’s second try in their narrow defeat to Birmingham Moseley Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor and Henley fall to frustrating defeats + round-up

England Under 20s' Deago Bailey Picture: Ashley Crowden/JMP

Iffley Road welcomes bumper crowd for England friendly + weekend fixtures

Former Banbury youngster Alfie Barbeary (left) has been selected for England's Six Nations squad Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Former Banbury youngster named in England's Six Nations squad

Fred Tuilagi went over for Chinnor Picture: Simon Cooper

Chinnor back in the groove with excellent away win + round-up

Oxford University host England Under 20s at their historic Iffley Road home Picture: OURFC

Oxford University host England youngsters + Chinnor back in action

Oxford Quins Women Picture: Daisy Hopkins

Oxford Quins Women launch 2nd team + county sides off the mark in 2022

Oxford University at their historic Iffley Road home Picture: OURFC

Tickets selling fast for Oxford University's clash with England Under 20s

Chinnor host Oxford University tomorrow Picture: David Howlett

Chinnor host Dark Blues + weekend rugby fixtures

Pat Hall (front left) helps present Witney’s RFU club of the year award in 2007 Picture: Steve Wheeler

Tributes paid to 'great servant' who gave so much to Oxfordshire rugby

Max Clementson Picture: Chinnor RFC Thame

Chinnor forward earns contract with England Sevens

Henley Hawks were the only county side in action Picture: Ed Nix

Covid causes mass postponements in community rugby