Lichfield v Stourbridge - Saturday 21st September

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Saturday 21st stSeptember 2019, 3pm

Saturday 21 September 2019, 3pm Saturday 21st September 2019, 3pm

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The first two weeks have proved an eye opener for the group, and we must use it to wake ourselves up to the challenges that this league poses. Early lessons have been clear: we cannot rely on our attack to win us games, and we need to be committed to playing each and every week.

The first game against Old Hales, we started poorly and it took us until the second half to catch our breath. Some will look at the game and think of it as a great comeback, in actual fact we conceded more points in the second half than we did in the first half. Last week at Stoke we were in the unfortunate situation of having a huge number of players missing and half of the squad that did play were far from at their best. Crowd favourite from previous years Danny Taylor got married the day before the game, and as much as we wish him all the very best, we hope he doesn't do it again any time soon!!

This weeks game provides us the opportunity to kick-start our season, a confidence boosting win is much needed for a side that had a tough time since the turn of the year. As always, I know you will cheer the boys on with everything you have and I'm sure today they will come through with the result they deserve.

Hemo

MIDLANDS 1 WEST

Saturday 21st September, 3pm LICHFIELD

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Adam Clarke Jack Fielding Rory Davis Harvey Wootton Matt Cowley Callum Turner Charlie Milner © Richard Burton Sam Benson Luke Massey Tom Day Dan Rowlands Tom Penzer Adams Brad Rowlands Greg Massey

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Cam Simpson Fred Brookes Tim Daley Matt Perks Ben Sullivan Sam Shepherd Darryl Aldridge Jess Smith Tom Warrington Elliot Murphy John Hughes Jack Barwick Sam Wilson Arthur Morgan Ollie Bache

Stephen Gabbitass Jon Doubleday Josh Massey

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The referee today is Rob Burley, sponsored by David Arthur Opticians.

We wish him an enjoyable time at Lichfield RUFC.

MIDLANDS 1 WEST (Round 3 of 26) With the advent of the World Cup, the weekends at the club are going to become increasingly busy. If you fancy breakfast, a drink and to watch the rugby on the TV big screen, Cooke Fields is an option for you from today. Tomorrow morning the club will be showing a double header, including the England/Tonga game at 11:15am. But for today, the live action is centred on the 1st XV league game against Stourbridge Lions at 3pm.

The other senior club fixtures being played this weekend are as follows:• 2nd XV – league Nuneaton (A) 15:00, Saturday • 3rd XV – no league game • Colts XV – league Walsall (H) 14:00, Sunday • Ladies - No league games for the ladies this weekend MIDLANDS 1 WEST LEAGUE REVIEW The men’s 1st XV have started with two defeats against Old Halesonians and Stoke. In the former game, we once again leaked too many points and found ourselves 46-5 down at one stage.

However, seven tries in around twenty five minutes helped us to an almost impossible 52-53 scoreline before an interception try – as we attempted to exploit an overlap – took victory and a second bonus point away.

At Stoke, with a side showing ten starting changes from the week before, we once again proved we knew where the opposition try line was, but we conceded too many yet again at our end of the pitch - especially early on.

The Next HOME game after today for the 1st XV is on 5 October at 15:00 against Whitchurch. Next week, we are away at Sutton Coldfield; the game is being played on Friday evening at 19:30 – their ground is on Walmley Road (B76 2QA).

STOURBRIDGE LIONS Born a few years ago as the amateur section of Stourbridge RFC, they have made steady progress through the leagues since then and, for the time being, have found the level at which they are comfortable. Their opening two games have ended in a 31-7 defeat at Kenilworth, who are probably going to be contesting this league come April, followed by a home victory by 46-17 against newly promoted Kidderminster.

CLUB UPDATE The season is now well underway in all the various sections, the results have been more on the disappointing side but there are many weeks for fortunes to change. The Sportsman’s dinner, with a full house (or marquee) listening to Tom Croft, was a big success, so well done to Steve Suffolk and team for this vital contribution to the club’s social reputation / brand and financial stability it helps bring.

Results from last weekend: 1st XV – lost at Stoke 26-44 Red team (ladies) – lost at Harrogate 0-53 2nd XV – lost to Syston 21-29 3rd XV – defeated Stoke 57-19 Green team (ladies) – defeated Birmingham Moseley 43-10 Colts – won at Shrewsbury 22-19 As can be seen above, the 2s and 3s had a mixed day last weekend in their new higher leagues and will benefit from having less ‘’calls’’ from the 1st XV this week and next, for starters.

The ladies’ Red team gave Sheffiild a real lesson in rugby two weeks ago, winning by over 80 points. Last week, however, we discovered that newly promoted Harrogate appear to be a new force in the league – with West Park Leeds also losing at Cheltenham, another dark horse? The Green team have opened with a comfortable win last week after losing their first match at Bletchley.

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Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to everyone here today. I would like to extend that welcome to the referee, Rob Burley, and also to our opponents Stourbridge RFC, and wish them luck in our encounter on the field today.

We haven’t had the start we wanted to the season, which shows just how difficult and tough this league is going to be. We have learnt lessons from the first two games and have been working hard in training to ensure improvements are made. We are determined, focused, and fully prepared for today’s game, and will hopefully get the right result to kick-start our season.

We hope you all have an enjoyable and entertaining afternoon.

Thank you.

Charlie

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Here are the results from some of our mini junior teams from last weekend. Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

LICHFIELD U14S

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52

KENILWORTH

LICHFIELD U14S

12

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39

MARKET HARBOROUGH

LICHFIELD U15S

5

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27

NOTTINGHAM CORSAIRS

LICHFIELD U15S

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40

OLD SILHILLIANS

LICHFIELD U16S

21

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21

MANSFIELD

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LICHFIELD RUGBY TEAM PLAY IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT AT TWICKENHAM

By Ross on 17th September, 2019 @lichfieldlive

A Lichfield RUFC team has taken to the national stage in a touch rugby competition at Twickenham.

The team were invited by O2 to play in the tournament at the home of English rugby. They also got the chance to meet 2003 World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.

On the pitch, the team won three games and drew one, before losing in the semi-final to the eventual winners.

Lichfield touch rugby ambassador Curt Wilkins said: “To change in England’s dressing room, run out of the tunnel and play at Twickenham in front of England hero Jonny Wilkinson is a dream for most, but for the team and I it was an awesome experience and a huge privilege.

“The team did Lichfield really proud coming third overall in this 15-team event, losing their only game of the day to the eventual winners.

“A huge thank you to O2 and Lichfield RUFC sponsors Downes and Daughters Estate Agents for our shirts.

“It was a truly magical day for all involved” Two Lichfield under 12 players – Oliver Wilkins and Ethan Gallagher – joined the team meeting Jonny Wilkinson for a question and answer session in the dressing room.

Details about touch rugby sessions in Lichfield can be found on our website. www.lichfieldrufc.com/information

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