The christening on 3 December of the new Match Pitch, named The Bluett in memory of the late David Bluett (2 North, 1955). The 1st XV defeated the OCs (the 2010 XV) by 12 points to 7. The Bluett is parallel to the Astroturf nearest to the pavilion

A recently discovered photograph of the match between the School and the OCRFC in the autumn of 1961. The game was level at 8-8 with three minutes to go when, according to the Cranleighan, "a concussed defender gave away a penalty right under the posts" allowing the OCs to sneak an 11-8 win. The game took place on the Lowers on Saturday, October 7, 1961