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Season’s Greetings and welcome back to the Crofts for our first official home game as the Stoke Old Boys game was a change.d venue, We extend a very warm welcome to all players, supporters and guests from Alcester RFC today. A lot has happened since my last programme piece, including most of the World Cup which brought many of you up to the Crofts to watch the live games. What a roller coaster of emotions the tournament provided, culminating in a semi-final display that was truly breath-taking. Enough said. On the playing front closer to home, results have been frustrating for the 1st XV with two narrow losses by three points. We took a heavy defeat from Rugby St Andrews but bounced back in the Stoke Old Boys game. It has been gratifying to see us field three senior teams recently including the 3rds/Vets team playing against the invitation R4H side. Our Womens’ side had two games lately with honours even across the pair, see match report, and our unstoppable Colts are through to the next round of the cup. We also have seven representatives in the Warwickshire U18 side: Lewis Mellor, Morgan Fox, James Crabtree, Ed Righton, Archie Semple, Sam Bayliss and Alex Evans. Well done lads, we know you will represent the club with distinction. Sadly our annual Firework display was cancelled due to the weather, which was great disappointment. Of course the unexpected collapse of the Wasps ground sharing was also devastating and I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard in putting together the plans and legal aspects in the run up, as well as all other of phases such a huge undertaking. Of course our connection will continue as part of their local community liaison and we wish them from well in Henley. the Good luck to all players representing the club this weekend, including the Ladies who are away to Drybrook heart tomorrow Let’s hope for warmish weather and softish ground as we look forward to a great game of rugby today. Please respect the players and officials and enjoy the afternoon in the usual OL’s tradition. See you in the bar after. Phil Eales Since 1948, A.C.Lloyd has been the leading local homebuilder, Chairman working across Leamington Spa and Warwickshire. We create properties of value, homes to love, places to belong and build communities for future generations.

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LEAMINGTON SPA RADFORD SEMELE www.olrfc.co.uk www.olrfc.co.uk SECTION NEWS COACH’S CORNER News from the Colts Section: News from the M&J Section: Adam Canning gives us his views: 7 OL’s players represented Warwickshire in this win against OL’S U13 WIN LOCAL DERBY VS KENILWORTH Good afternoon and welcome to The Crofts for yet another Staffordshire; A crisp, cold morning greeted 2 well organised teams very important game for the 1st XV. From the left: Lewis Mellor; Morgan Fox; James Crabtree; at OL’s. It has been a tough season so far for a number of reasons Ed Righton; Archie Semple; Sam Bayliss; Alex Evans. OL’s started sharply and some great passing across the but training has been excellent in the last few weeks and Good win for Warwickshire. pitch resulted in several tries. morale is good after a win against Stoke OB’s last time out. Warwickshire 36: Staffordshire 5 Naturally Kenilworth fought back and the match continued It wasn’t the prettiest of games at times but we knew it to be close with both teams scoring at regular intervals. was a ‘must win’ to start to get our season back on track OL’s took the spoils on the morning. Thanks to all the and the players gave absolutely everything. Despite our players, every one earned the right to be man of the match, prior results, the attitude and commitment of the players partnership, and new players to the club. Whilst this it was an excellent collective performance. cannot be questioned this season. We definitely have a core probably wasn’t in the script at the start of the season, Thanks to the refs too, both clubs had an excellent morning. of players willing to give their all but now we are hoping to not one player has let us down and there have been some see the quality and detail reach a similar level. excellent performances. It all bodes well for the rest of the season and beyond in terms of increased competition for We have a number of players starting to return from places which is every coaches dream. injury and hopefully we are going to start seeing a bit more consistency in selection over the next few months. There is a long way to go the season and we are definitely It has been frustrating from a coaching perspective to feel best with our backs against the wall. I believe in these like you’re starting again each week due to the turnover players to work themselves back up the league table in players enforced by injuries. But we have to take the but if they’re not at their very best today, against an positives from a tough period. In our last five games we Alcester side who beat Old Covs last time out, then have handed debuts to eight players who have come into we have no chance of continuing our momentum. the 1st XV squad from a mixture of our successful colts side, the Warwick Medics, with whom we have a great

www.olrfc.co.uk www.olrfc.co.uk REPORTS REPORTS MATCHLeague: Midlands 3 West (South) Saturday, 19th October 2019 MATCHLeague: Midlands 3 West (South) Saturday, 9th November 2019 Fixture: Old Leamingtonians RFC 1st XV v Manor Park RFC 1st XV Fixture: Woodrush RFC 1st XV v Old Leamingtonians RFC 1st XV Result: Old Leamingtonians RFC 1st XV 26 - 29 Manor Park RFC 1st XV Result: Woodrush RFC 1st XV 22 - 19 Old Leamingtonians RFC 1st XV Venue: The Crofts, Bericote Road Venue: Icknield Street

After a week’s lay off, OLs took the field full of OLs allowed Manor Park back into game and on 35 On a wet miserable afternoon and a heavy pitch OLs failed to one of the resulting lineouts Woodrush forced the ball confidence in front of a well fed and watered minutes the visitors created a good position inside the take advantage of a dominant performance that was marred over the line to add a converted try to the total to give a complement of 100 Patrons and guests who had just OLs 22 metre area from where they drove the ball over by far too many penalties from set scrums. These gave half time lead of 16 points to 7. enjoyed their first gathering of the season. A one for a converted try. Woodrush three converted kicks at goal from what appeared The second half followed the same pattern but a further to be good attacking front row play by OLs but which the minute silence was held in honour of John Wiles a From the restart OLs again drove well into the visitors long range penalty added another three points to the match official deemed unlawful. long-time supporter of the club who died suddenly half of the field and further good forward pressure Woodrush total. last week. saw the home forwards drive manor Park deep into From the kick off OLs took the game to Woodrush and The next 20minutes saw OLs virtually camped inside From the kick off they took the game to the visitors the 22 metre area from where the ball was forced for the first fifteen minutes play was concentrated in the the Woodrush 22 metre area and with the home side and despite playing against the wind the home side over the goal line and touched down by back row Ollie home half of the field. However, the first of the set piece conceding penalties OLs opted for line outs but time and kept Manor Park defending inside their own 22 metre Sarginson. The try went unconverted but OLs went scrum penalties gave the opportunity for the home kicker time again having secured the ball the Woodrush defence area and after 15 minutes of almost constant pressure into half time with a comfortable four try bonus point to convert from 50 metres. held firm to prevent any chance of a try until the ball was the ball was played out wide to right wing Liam lead of 26 points to 7. OLs came back into the game and from a period of open thrown out along the line to Liam Wellings who again Wellings who forced his way over to open the scoring. The second half saw OLs having the wind advantage play and good passing between the backs centre Liam forced his way over the goal line for the second OLs try. The match continued in the same vein and five minutes but they failed to capitalise on the advantage and Wellings crashed his way through a number of tackles to The conversion was missed and the score was 16 -12. later another flowing move and good follow up play by instead of playing to their own strengths they played to score near the posts. The conversion by Stand Off, Bradley OLs continued to dominate the game but failed to the home forwards saw the ball passed out to left wing the strength of the opposition which saw the half time James, followed to move OLs into the lead at 3 – 7. create any try scoring opportunities. The game nearing Calum Semple to score try number two. Both of the advantage gradually frittered away allowing Manor Park From the restart OLs continued to dictate play but again its end, the match official spotted yet another forward tries were converted by Fly Half Bradley James. to take control of the game and dominate, scoring three another solid scrum by OLs saw the referee award a infringement allowing Woodrush to convert a further The match evened out for a short time but Manor Park converted tries to level the game at 26 points all. With penalty to Woodrush that was converted from long range. penalty to give a final score of 22 points to 12. were having difficulty escaping from their own half of five minutes of the game remaining OLs conceded a The game continued in the same vein with the OLs pack penalty in front of the posts to allow the visitors to kick This was a match that saw Old Leamingtonians playing the field and further good interchange play between being penalised time and time again for what appeared totally committed rugby but whatever they attempted, OLs forwards and backs ended with fly half Bradley a goal that put them into a three point lead with the to be dominating play against the home pack and after a final whistle following two minutes later. the match official’s interpretation of the scrimmage laws James touching down try number three after a series further penalty, Woodrush took a two point lead at 9 -7. penalised OLs whenever the front five created pressure of forward mauls that created the opportunity for him OLs had to settle for two bonus points from a game Play continued with OLs having the better of the game on the Woodrush pack. to pick and dive over. This try was also converted. that appeared to (and should) have been sewn up by but whenever the play was forced into the Woodrush half Woodrush must have thought that Christmas had come early. Three tries up in 30 minutes should have been the half time. of the field infringements allowed the home side to kick opening for further scores but this was not the case. Report by Den Fisher long penalties deep into the OLs half of the field and from Report by Den Fisher

www.olrfc.co.uk www.olrfc.co.uk REPORTS PRESIDENTIAL MATCHLeague: Womens NC League: Womens NC North 1 West Date: Sunday, November 17th 2019 Date: Sunday, November 24th 2019 ADDRESS Fixture: OLRFC Ladies v Rugby Lionesses Fixture: Greyhounds v OLRFC Ladies On behalf of the club I offer a warm Result: OLRFC Ladies 43 - 5 Rugby Lionesses Result: Greyhounds 17 - 7 OLRFC Ladies Venue: The Crofts, Bericote Road Venue: Hereford welcome to everybody attending The Crofts this afternoon. This match was deemed all or nothing for both teams with Old Leamingtonians’ Ladies debuted 3 new players, 2 of We play host to teams from Alcester, Market Bosworth Lionesses yet to win a match and OL’s to prove that the which were completely new to rugby. Greyhounds kicked and who will be playing against our First XV, friendly they lost against them, in August, was a fluke. off, Jamie Lee McCreadie caught the high ball cleanly and made a break towards the Greyhound line. She is brought Extras and U18 Colts respectively. All three fixtures are Rugby Lionesses kicked off the match. Pippa Scarisbrisk down, but OL’s clear out to give our 9 a nice clean ball. It scheduled league matches and we can therefore expect Miller received the ball cleanly, and several phases were is passed out to the backs before getting knocked on after both combative and competitive rugby on each of the played before it was knocked on by OL’s. Kyra Gleeson who currently lie in 4th place in Warwickshire League several phases of play. three pitches in use. In this connection I also offer a turned the ball back over to OL’s, and they were given 2 on 13pts from three wins from four games whereas particularly warm welcome to our match officials today a penalty after receiving a high tackle. New player Jane Greyhounds had a scrum and played the ball straight out we have 9pts from two wins from the three games we and hope that they too are able to oversee keenly- Towey made a crunching tackle on a Loness to force her to the centres but it got knocked on. Verity Bowles for OL’s have played. into touch, with the following OL’s line out won by Kirsty took advantage of the lost ball and kick chased half the contested encounters without any unnecessary duress. Our Colts too will be seeking to beat a strong Nuneaton Smith. After another penalty given to OL’s they take the length of the pitch to score a try. Conversation made by Nat Alcester, although losing their opening two fixtures outfit to continue their impressive league form so far next scrum. Lionesses kicked to Kat Jack who made a run, Greaves. at home, albeit by narrow margins, have built steadily with the ball was passed off to Verity Bowles. Verity made a this season. They have also progressed in the National Greyhounds restarted and raced towards OL’s who were since and have secured three wins and a draw from break and scored a try. Conversion was missed. U18 Cup competition and will play Stourbridge away in slow of the mark. They weaved through our players and their last five matches the latest being a good home win January. Having witnessed myself their determination Rugby Lionesses restarted the game, OL’ splayed several made it to 22 metres. They fought hard to get over the against high flyers Old Coventrians, edging them out by to succeed in the last round at Lichfield I have no doubt phases before knocking the ball on, penalty given to the try line ,however OL’s defended hard for the duration 25pts-24pts.Their only defeat in this sequence was away that they will be well up to progress further in the Lionesses. Several penalties and turn overs later, OL’s Pippa and managed to rip the ball away to kick it into touch. at Welsh by 3pts-10pts. They currently sit in next round. made a break. Unfortunately the ball was knocked on, and Throughout the remainder of the first half there were 6th place in the league with 20pts two league places another penalty given to the Lionesses who chose a scrum numerous penalties resulting in lots of scrums. The first half above ourselves. Our Ladies will be in league action again tomorrow with . From this the ball was intercepted by OL’s Liz Summers, whistle blew, OL’s leading 0-7. a trip to Drybrook in the Forest of Dean and they too will then the side have several phases of play before Verity Our lads will be keen to ensure victory today to back up Old Leamingtonians restarted the second half, and were be anxious to win in order to give their league position Bowles breaks the line to run half the length of the pitch to their latest win against Stoke Old Boys a fortnight ago immediately camped out in Greyhounds 22 with several a much needed boost. score under the posts. Nat Greaves makes the conversion. and try and put some distance between themselves and attempts at scoring but to no avail. OL’s made hard work for Old Leamingtonians kick off to start the second half. OL’s themselves. Greyhounds took full advantage of OL’s having chasing Coventry Welsh and Manor Park. Anything less Finally I hope that whatever the outcome of today’s chase down and receive a scrum on their 5 meter line. their heads down and their substitute came on and broke will leave us with a lot of work to do in the second half matches that you all enjoy your day with us at There were several attempts to cross the line but to no through the defensive line and scored around the outside. of the season in 2020. The Crofts. avail with the ball held up every time. Rugby Lionesses The conversion was made. Old Leamingtonians restarted, Our Extras will be looking to secure victory today in Mike Hemming finally managed to turn the ball over . Their scrum half but after several phases Greyhound repeated their first try order to gain ground or even leapfrog their opponents makes a break but was brought down with a crutching with another one from number 17. Conversion was missed. President Old Leamingtonians RFC tackle from Lois Moulding. OL’s were on the defensive OL’s came back fighting and put in some hard hitting and were marched back up the pitch. After several further tackles but unfortunately still couldn’t keep Greyhounds out phases of play the Lioness’s winger makes a break and then and they scored again. The full time whistle blew finishing a penalty was given to them on the OL’s 22 meters. They the game 17-7 to Greyhounds. again break for the outside but were pushed into touch. Report by Vicky Lewis Lionesses win the line out and score a try in the corner. No conversion was made. and at the whistle the final result is Training on Mondays and Wednesday at 19:30pm 12-10 to Old Leamingtonians. Girls on Monday 18:45pm and Sunday 10:30am Report by Vicky Lewis

www.olrfc.co.uk www.olrfc.co.uk SQUADS OLRFC Home Fixtures 2019/20 TODAY’SToday’s referee is Nigel Pigdon Club colours: Gold and Royal hoops Bericote Road, Blackdown, Leamington Spa CV32 6QP OLD LEAMINGTONIANS 1ST XV Men’s First Team Fixtures 1. Mike Robertson (vc) August 2019 Friendlies 2. Sam Brittain 17th Aug Barkers Butts 3. Kai Cott 22nd Aug Pinley 4. Tom Gover September 2019 - 15.00 KO 7th Sept Broadstreet 2nd XV 5. Joe Talamini 28th Sept Coventry Welsh 6. Ollie Sarginson October 2019 - 15.00 KO 7. Harvey Broadbent 19th Oct Manor Park - Ladies’ Team Fixtures 8. Andrew O’Toole Patrons Day September 2019 9. Toby Lord December 2019 - 14.15 KO 8th Sept Cannock Lionesses creative design 10. Bradley James 7th Dec Alcester 15th Sept Drybrook branding 21st Dec Berkswell & Balsall 11. Liam Wellings October 2019 web sites January 2020 - 14.15 KO 13th Oct Hucclecote 12. Henry Reynolds 11th Jan Ledbury November 2019 13. Tom Eales (c) communications marketing February 2020 - 14.15 KO 17th Nov Rugby Lionesses 14. Adam Stannard 1st Feb Old Coventrians promotions January 2020 15. Callum Semple 15th Feb Woodrush - 5th Jan Sutton Coldfield stationery Patrons Day REPLACEMENTS February 2020 22nd Feb Rugby St Andrews 16. Harris Priest vehicle livery 2nd Feb Five Ways Old 29th Feb Stoke Old Boys 17. Peter Browning Edwardians March 2020 - 15.00 KO 18. Darius Kwong ...and much more March 2020 Chairman of Rugby: Craig Ellis 28th Mar e 1st Mar Greyhound First Team Manager: Reece Jones [email protected] t @liquidblu_ April 2020 - 15.00 KO Coaches: Adam Canning f facebook.com/liquidblultd 18th Apr Burbage Tom Cruse Ben Harris Physio: Emily Hickman THE 1ST XV WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 2018/19 SPONSORS Principal Club Sponsor: AC Lloyd Club Sponsors: Denso | Akuma Sports | Greene King | IPS Kitchens | Murphy Salisbury | Liquidblu Design Wright Hassall | Artel Rubber | Rejuven8 | Greys Garage | Brooks Macdonald | Almond Maintenance ACLloyd | Fuel Recruitment | Cassidy Group | Arrundale Financial www.olrfc.co.uk www.olrfc.co.uk ACLloyd OLRFC A5 Match Day Programme Advert (Aug19) AWK.qxp_Layout 1 06/08/2019 09:44 Page 1

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