Well, last weekend showcased the fantastic development of Sevenoaks Rugby Club over recent years. We were excited to host Blackheath for a first ever full league match; in National 2, and on the Sunday we fielded a ladies team away to Edenbridge. Both results went against us I am afraid but the progress the club is making right across the board is very exciting. Let’s not forget the Acorns also played against Lordswood, losing narrowly.
This weekend sees a full set of fixtures with the 3s at home to Tunbridge Wells Seconds, the 2s away to Vigo and the 1s playing Henley at The Paddock.
Last weekend’s match for the Firsts was the ‘catch up’ game from the earlier cancelled fixture, so there was no movement in the second half of the league table. Oaks remain on 18 points, 4 places behind Henley who has won 6 and lost 4 of their National 2 games this season. They have had some very impressive results this year, with their defeats all being narrow ones.
We expect another tough day at the office! What did we learn last week against the best team in the league ? Leading at half time but ending up conceding a hatful of tries in the final quarter reminds us we need to maintain the intensity and skill levels needed throughout 80 minutes. We know we can compete at this level and we certainly gave Blackheath a tough game for 60 minutes. That said, the boys know we need to improve, despite a great effort last Saturday.
This weekend looks set to be mainly dry on match day so please come down to support the teams. We had over 300 supporters through the turnstile (well it’s a folding table actually😀), eating, drinking and watching good rugby. We will do our best to serve up an entertaining feast again.
COYO
Adam
PS A reminder we are keen to hear from more women who want to join Sevenoaks Rugby😊