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Ely 5 v Woodbridge Warriors 5 

10th September 2017 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Ely 5 v Woodbridge Warriors 5 

ElyWith Ely at home and from a league higher in the new amalgamated league structure this was a game Woodbridge were scheduled to lose. Woodbridge fly half JP Hart kicked to the corner for early pressure. Eley responded with Luke Wileman making 20 metres from deep. Ely’s forwards continued to get good ball to their backs but despite some barrelling runs from full back Matthew McCarthy handling errors and a rapid Woodbridge line stopped them. Woodbridge came close from a line out with Aldis Salavejs releasing from a charge to Matt Bowman, Jamie Smith and Hart connecting well. A missed penalty by Woodbridge kept the pressure in the Ely half despite some kicks straight to touch. Eventually Woodbridge ran back a great run from 13 Charlie Coupland, Hart kicked well into space the winger was rucked over and ball moved quickly across field to Matt Bowman who dodged three tacklers to score. Ely used a rolling maul to good effect late in the first half and pressure remained as Ely forwards repeatedly picked and drove in the corner until hooker Nathan Brookes scored to level it 5 apiece. Woodbridge resisted pressure as the heavens opened.

The second half started with Ely strong on the right wing. The Warriors kicks to clear failed to stick and Ely forwards built on their scrum domination. Resuming after the match was suspended for lightening, Woodbridge’s backs, led by Tom Stokes continued to challenge with grub kicks and some good handling. Cooke and Ed Banthorpe led the challenge, Woodbridge threatening the full width of the Ely line but Ely’s defence was up to it – their second row Mitchel Kennett and Matthew Ings tackling well. Clogg missed a penalty and the halfway tussle continued. Ely No 9 Joel Scott-Paul pressed his forwards and the rolling mauls had great effect supported by a strong carries from McCarthy. With Hart injured the Warriors missed the corner kicks but still took territory, exploiting errors in slippery conditions – Milne having little luck with wide moves. The score line reflects the evenly balanced contest which Woodbridge will enjoy the most.

Warriors 48 v Harwich D’ct 0 2/9/17

5th September 2017 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Entertaining pre-season friendly between old rivals, both teams giving all players a run out. Despite being in a lower league Harwich & Dovercourt Rugby Club put on a solid performance testing the home defence and challenging the try line. It was however a confident Warriors team that prevailed 48-0 with eight tries; from Barton, Plummer, Ward 2, Smith 2, Kibble and Knights.

Video highlights here

Mike Lubbock celebrates 60yrs wed

22nd August 2017 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Club Honorary Life President Mike Lubbock, who founded Woodbridge Rugby Club nearly 50 years ago, celebrated a Diamond 60 years of marriage to his wife Jill with a party for 50 at the Club on Sunday 13 August.
For those that don’t know, Mike was scrum-half for Leicester Tigers between 1955-60 and played for them ninety five times including matches against Romania and the Barbarians. He became the Club’s first Captain, then Coach and spent 24 years as President.
It was fitting that he celebrated 60 glorious years with Jill at the home of his other passion – Woodbridge Rugby Club and raising £275 for E Anglian Air Ambulance in the process!

Youth Registration – 10 til noon on 3 Sept

21st August 2017 Simon Ballard — 2 Comments
Registration

Youth registration for all those looking to register anew or renew their Club membership starts between 10:00 and noon on Sunday 3 September at the Club – Hatchley Barn, Orford Road, Bromeswell, Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PP.

  • Free high-quality Warriors rugby top every other year
  • Free team teas, RFU insurance and no match fees
  • Training by RFU qualified, CRB checked, coaches
  • Three excellent pitches, a clubhouse and physio facilities
  • Lots of rugby; festivals, fixtures, 7-a-side tournaments etc
  • Reasonable annual membership fee of only £132 or £11/month!

Last year’s rate if year paid by 15 Sept – £120!