On Tuesday 6 Nov the fourth Medics Rugby Challenge will kick-off, this has become an annual event in support of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund , which exists to maintain the efficiency and 'esprit de corps' of the Royal Marines and to provide benevolence support for those in need.
The first match in 2009 was a draw. The Medics clinched a narrow but well deserved victory in 2010. Last year, when 3 Commando Brigade had just returned from Afghanistan, the Medics were put to the sword. Over 2000 supporters were treated to a game of rugby that was well contested until the final 20 minutes when the size and fitness of the Royal Marines took its toll. With a score of 10 - 0 at ha...
This Sunday (04 Nov 12), will see the U23s host Cambridge University at Burnaby Road, kicking off at 2.15pm. This is a vital game as it is the last chance for the squad to play prior to the 2012 Inter-Services Championship. There are a number of players returning from either injury or unavailability, these including Mne (Josh) Terry (RM Poole) and Mne (Scott) Puleston (30 Cdo IX Gp). The weekend will start early for the squad as training commences on Friday afternoon at HMS Sultan and will continue throughout Saturday. On completion of the weekend the Inter-Services squad will be named with the first match being an evening kick off 7pm at home against the RAF on the 16 Nov 12. Head Coa...
As Devonport Service welcomed Mrs Mo Jackson, the new Devon RFU President to view what would be a tightly fought game.
Kingsbridge started with 2 penalties to go 0-6 up, but then Services came back at speed with a penalty by Matt Anstis, then with a Pete Farrow try which was converted by Matt, another Anstis penalty followed an Oz Flowers unconverted try 18-6 up. Services defence then went to sleep and allow Kingsbridge to get back into the game 18-20 (HT).
Right from the beginning of the 2nd half Services got off to the best of starts, Kingsbridge collected the ball and the forwards moved forward with it, their scrum half box kick not very good and the ba...
