It was a typical grey November day and a typical TMV 3 team - assembled by basically stealing everything that wasn't nailed down, against lively locals Village Spartans. The result was a mix of steely grey veterans, wiry young lads with a point to prove and one knock off Samoan order from Temu(Big Jon) It would turn out to be a potent brew. MV got the scoring underway early with a nicely worked forwards to backs transition and, buoyed by early success, tried to repeat the move minutes later. The Spartans lived up to their reputation however and countered with a try of their own. But in any clash of armies, surprise is what wins and MV had a secret weapon.
Our backs may not be able to grow a moustache between them but when it comes to scoring tries, they've figured out the secret early. 'Feed the backs and they shall score' became the mantra and MV began running into the scoring zone with alarming regularity. The commanding lead at half time was a testament to the power of youth, but there were a smattering of tries by the forwards looking to emulate their success. The second half was more of the same, with thrilling back interplay being backed up by judicious forward power leading to a strong final MV tally.
Let it never be said that the Spartans go down without a fight however, exploiting a rare defensive lapse to run home their second try of the day.
A big thanks to everyone who made it and special mentions for the Boyd's and the Knighton's for putting the family into rugby and also a shout out to Will Hope on his debut.
Please make yourselves available for the Mighty 3rd XVs next outing v Littleborough. Get those minutes in before the break over Christmas and if your new to the area and looking for a team come along and enjoy our rare brand of bottom shelf champagne Rugby !
Try Scorers - To Be Confirmed
MOTM: F. Howitt
Creative Writing: AFH and Big Jon
Dates for the Diary
Friday November 28th - Gallagher Premiership Rugby 7.45pm - bring your mates in to watch the Friday Night game.
Saturday November 29th - Wales vs South African Springboks - ko 3.10pm - Join us for the final game of the Autumn Internationals.
Sunday Carvery Barm's available Honey Roast Ham and Mustard / Buttered Norfolk Turkey Breast and Cranberry plus much more.
Tickets are now on sale from the Bar for our Christmas Party Night on Saturday December 20th at £10 each. Includes Food and Live Band. Limited Tickets so make sure you get yours early !
Saturday January 24th - Mum's and Babies Day - Soft Play / Party Box / Meet other Club Mum's.
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players Welcome speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf
Tuesday / Thursday - Senior Men's ( Contact Jamie Butler at mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk) / Senior Women's Rugby Training
Tuesday / Thursday - Teenage Girls Rugby Training 6.30pm
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players aged 12 years and above welcome Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
