1st XV Start the Season With a Bang!

The first team started the season with an encouraging win over Ponteland (64-3). Though it was a comprehensive victory there were a number of areas where we under performed and these must be improved on if we are to win this league.

However, there were a number of plays where our continuity was very impressive and shows the potential we possess. The inter play between backs and forwards was at times exemplary, showing a commitment to keeping the ball off the floor and alive. This created the space for our backs to exploit and score a number of lovely tries.

Probably the most encouraging aspect of the game was our defence which remained intact and thwarted a number of very powerful attacks.

Bryan Baldwin