Trafford MV 2nds travelled to Wigan on a glorious day for playing open rugby. It was always going to be a tough afternoon against an unbeaten Wigan outfit and with Trafford continuing their policy of giving young up and coming players their game time. Trafford shocked the home side early on with tries from Luke Dale and the prolific Laurence Ryan both converted by Adam Mason 0-14 to TMV. Trafford were light in some position with late cry off's forcing positional as well as player changes to the team. Wigan used their size and power to get back in the game levelling at 14-14. Trafford defended hard through Adam Whitworth and Malachy Barnes but with Wigan running hard and supporting well to take offloads they soon forged a lead. TMV strived to keep in touch and forced a good, deserved try for Adam Mason who later was awarded TMV Player of the match award.
Wigan showed their qualities which backed up their unbeaten run but Trafford defended well and worked hard throughout the game which will stand the team in good stead going forward. The pressure is still in Eccles in 2nd place as Trafford are confident of picking up points in their remaining games.
This weekend coming TMV 2nds will host close neighbours and rivals Altrincham Kersal 2nd XV at MacPherson Park ko 3.00pm - spectators are very welcome to come and cheer the teams on.
Altrincham Kersal 2nd XV 5 vs 41 Eccles 3rd XV
Glossop 2nd XV 10 vs 40 Warrington 2nd XV
North Manchester 33 vs 20 Aldwinians 3rd XV
Tyldesley 2nd XV Home Walkover vs Rossendale 3rd XV
Wigan 2nd XV 52 vs 19 Trafford MV 2nd XV
Glossop 2nd XV 10 vs 40 Warrington 2nd XV
North Manchester 33 vs 20 Aldwinians 3rd XV
Tyldesley 2nd XV Home Walkover vs Rossendale 3rd XV
Wigan 2nd XV 52 vs 19 Trafford MV 2nd XV
Dates for the diary
PLEASE NOTE - The Club is now CASHLESS and ALL payments must be made by CARD
Saturday Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players Needed Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Sunday Mini / Junior / Teenage Rugby - All age groups welcome new players contact traffordmvminis@gmail.com
Tuesday / Thursday - Senior Men's Training 7.00pm - PLAYERS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND TRAINING
Wednesday Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
March 14th - Friday Cheltenham Gold Cup Day from 12.30pm - Tickets £10 from the Bar
March 16th - Sunday St Patricks Day Function - details to be announced.
March 22nd - Presidents Lunch - Join us on the 22nd March at 12:30pm for the pre match presidents lunch in the big room ahead of the 1st XV final home match of the season against Glossop. Two course meal 12.30pm prior to 1st XV game £15 per person - message Jamie Butler at mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk to reserve a place. All welcome members and non members.
