Regional leagues 2018

[bbfaz 442]

Its youngest club was up for it so long as everybody else was, Bowes.  And they had furthest to travel.

[From the Woo 71]

Going back to the Sonics, there is a very good interview with Phil Cole on the League One Show podcast this week which is well worth a listen

[Impartial Observer 80]

3 hours ago, bbfaz said:

Its youngest club was up for it so long as everybody else was, Bowes.  And they had furthest to travel.

If you mean Reading they are not due to play them in the league, they could meet in play offs 

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

Only one game in the West this week, the rearranged game from Week 1 between Forest Bulldogs and Swindon St George A

 

KO @ 2.30

At Brean RFC

GL15 6JS

[From the Woo 71]

This may be a silly question so forgive me. Do Swindon train and work as one big squad with the teams changing from week to week or are they pretty settled teams throughout the season?

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

Two teams, one club. There is some potential overlap (if necessary) but mostly they are 1st XIII and 2nd XIII. 

[bbfaz 442]

On 5/24/2018 at 6:07 PM, Impartial Observer said:

If you mean Reading they are not due to play them in the league, they could meet in play offs 

It's a two stage league plus playoffs.

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

West of England Result

Forest Bulldogs 30-56 Swindon St George A 

[henage 598]

Points feast , good game ?

[Marauder 790]

Upton 22 v 24 East Hull, scrappy game of contrasting styles - I actually set out to watch Bentley but when I got there the game was off - why was there so many games of today ?

 

Edited May 26, 2018 by Marauder

[topcentre21 15]

i believe the 40/20 cup was pencilled in for today so no fixtures were given at start of season.

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

South West results

Cornish Rebels 34-28 Dorset County Giants

Tarka Storm 22-20 Saltash Essayons

[groundhopper 88]

Took in Boothtown Tigers today 36 12 v West Hull A

Both teams has full squads and really enjoyable. Stood on the West Hull side of the pitch for the shade and they certainly thought they did not get the best of the refs decisions

Limited facilities but ground of character>  Standing on one side, you would not realise you were five mins from the town centre. Standing by the dressing rooms the ground is overlooked by 15 storey tower block.

Parking outside requires good handbrake as road is at least 1 in 4 gradient and seems steeper walking up. Maybe 100 in attendance

I wish there was some way to entice more, even on here to these games. As always no admission charge

However had to arrive early as usual difficulties of confirming game on, in case needed to rush elsewhere    

[Marauder 790]

15 hours ago, topcentre21 said:

i believe the 40/20 cup was pencilled in for today so no fixtures were given at start of season.

Yes it  was, I had a chat with Witty (Lovely lad) last night 

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

Saturday 2 June

West of England Fixtures

Somerset Vikings v Swindon St George

Cheltenham Phoenix v Forest Bulldogs 

All Golds v Swindon St George A 

Southampton Spitfires v Portsmouth Seahawks 

Reading Raiders v Oxford Cavaliers 

 

However if you're in Devon on Saturday, you might want to get to Newton Abbot as the South West are having a Magic Weekend/Day

[Defender1 103]

Hope it goes well for them

[Exiled Townie 203]

Not good news, just heard that the game on Saturday between Milton Keynes Wolves and St Albans Centurions has been called off because Milton Keynes have withdrawn from the East Rugby League.  Don't know any other details.

 

Update - Bit of good news, St Albans are going to play a friendly against Bath on Saturday - at Oxford.  Apparently Cents and Bath have both been let down and have decided to meet half way between the two towns, 60 miles travelling each, where I believe Oxford Cavaliers play.

Edited May 31, 2018 by Exiled Townie

[Jasper 79]

Pity about MK and Bristol, but good on St Albans and Bath, both teams willing to travel to get a game.

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

Cheltenham Phoenix v Forest Bulldogs is OFF. Forest can't raise a team. 

[Wiltshire Rhino 2,428]

WEST OF ENGLAND RESULTS 

Somerset Vikings 38-28 Swindon St George

All Golds 100-0 Swindon St George A 

Southampton Spitfires beat Portsmouth Seahawks*

Reading Raiders 24-36 Oxford Cavaliers

 

 

SOUTH WEST RESULTS

Teignbridge Trojans 40-52 Saltash Essayons

Tarka Storm 30-66 Cornish Rebels

Exeter Centurions 62-40 Dorset County Giants

 

 

*don't know score

[groundhopper 88]

Went to the game at Reading

35 mins it was 24 to 4 to Reading, followed by 36 unanswered points

Now seen every team in East, Midlands, Wales and London. Still need a few home venues however 

[Saint 1 1,489]

1 hour ago, groundhopper said:

Went to the game at Reading

35 mins it was 24 to 4 to Reading, followed by 36 unanswered points

 Now seen every team in East, Midlands, Wales and London. Still need a few home venues however 

Nottingham Outlaws ground is presumably a new one to tick off your list! 

Coached Nottingham Outlaws women's team on Saturday against Brixton Bulls. Really fun day, some good tries scored with Outlaws winning 44-12, and the game was played in good spirit. It seemed like everyone enjoyed it which is obviously the most important thing, so I'm pretty pleased!

Edited June 3, 2018 by Saint 1

[Bedford Roughyed 5,138]

1 hour ago, groundhopper said:

Went to the game at Reading

35 mins it was 24 to 4 to Reading, followed by 36 unanswered points

Now seen every team in East, Midlands, Wales and London. Still need a few home venues however 

Bedford have a new ground too, so another for the list.  

[chuffer 1,785]

On 6/2/2018 at 10:44 PM, Wiltshire Rhino said:

All Golds 100-0 Swindon St George A 

 

Wow....such round numbers!

[Exiled Townie 203]

St Albans and Bath RL played each other on Saturday at Oxford Cavaliers ground, as both teams had been let down with their league games.  Both teams had to travel 60+ miles to get there ( and an accident and road closure did not help.)  Although the game was a bit one sided (Cents won 60 - 4) it was a great game to watch with both side playing in the true spirit of the game.  Both teams had first timers and players of little experience playing, but the game was enjoyable all the same.  And thanks to Oxford Cavaliers for the use of their facilities.