With two players failing to turn up at kick off, Old Yardleians 1st XV had to reshuffle the team before the start of the game. Not a great performance by our boys and we lost 17-10 with David Langley getting our only try converted by Ben Honey who also added a penalty. Good to see Nick Allen make his 1st XV debut even if it was on the wing, normally he is a second row.
Other results in our league: Midlands 4 West (North) : Bishops Castle & O.V. 15, Harborne 7; Bournville 53, Burntwood 6; Old Halesonians 23, Willenhall 16; Tamworth 37, Selly Oak 0; Veseyans 21, Newcastle (Staffs) 0.
This Saturday the 1st XV go in search of their first league win against Willenhall away, kick off 3pm.
The combined 2nd/3rd XV went down to Claverdon to play their seconds. In an open game under the hot sun we made a great start scoring three tries to one in the first half. With nine players over forty and two of those over fifty-five we ran out of steam in the second half eventually losing 22-20 when the home side scored in the last minute.
Upcoming games - Saturday 22nd September
1st XV vs. Willenhall away in the league
2nd XV vs. Willenhall at home.
Also on the big screen at our club watch Endland bounce back against Samoa.
Upcoming games - Saturday 29th September
1st XV at home to Burntwood in the league kick off 3pm
OTHER NEWS
Tesco Vouchers:
Please can you collect the vouchers for clubs and schools - we have joined the scheme. Please ask for the vouchers, they dont give them out unless you ask. We have got a list of kit we need - over the years we have managed to provide all the balls and first aid kits for the M & Js - it is essential we do better this year. Take the vouchers to the club and put them in the collection box.
The Horton Twins have arrived!
Jack Horton and Hayley are now proud parents !! Zak born at 7 minutes past 8 and Charlie at 10 minutes past are fine, no details of weights as yet as they were a bit early (not like Jack at all) and have been getting a bit of extra care, there is nothing to be concerned about.
Easter Tour 2008
Bobo has organised the Easter Tour to Spain and needs a deposit of £50 asap so he can confirm the booking. Last season?s tour to Koln was a great success so don?t miss out.
39 players have paid their Annual Subs in full already, support Old Yards and pay your Annual Subs. With the season under way they are now due. At then end of the month it goes up to £50 so pay now!
Finally, if you have any Old Yards news you want to put in our update please send it to me
Regards
Mark
Hon. Secretary
Old Yardleians Rugby Club