National Squad Announced

Many congratulations to the boys that have made these seasons National Squad:

U18 National Fixtures

The U18 National fixtures have now been finalised and are correct as per the calendar section of this website:

Sun 25th Jan - Midlands Division @ Moseley RFC 2pm KO
Sun 1st Feb - Irish Exiles @ Maidenhead RFC 1230 KO
Sun 8th Feb - LSE Division @ Maidenhead RFC KO TBC
Saturday 21st Feb - Crawshays @ Maidenhead RFC 12 KO
Monday 9th March - Saracens U17s @ Allianz Park 730pm KO
Sunday 15th March - Boys Club Wales @ Maidenhead RFC 1230 KO

We apologise for the number of South based games this is down to the availability of 4g pitches - due to the time of year that we play a good 4g pitch is essential. In the past because we always try to book 4g pitches we have played on a number of weekends when most other games have been cancelled. We are investigating finding available (always the problem) 4g pitches in other parts of the country.

We are also trying to confirm a Midlands based, evening game on the 2nd/3rd March.

Northern Lambs v Yorkshire

In a very physical encounter at Woodhouse Grove, two well-matched squads played out a thoroughly entertaining game in difficult conditions. The half-time score line of 0-0 did not tell the whole story of a game that was played in an excellent spirit, with the adventure of the Lambs coming up against the more structured Yorkshire team, for whom their back-row was prominent. Lock forward Chambre (Perse) came closest to a score in the last play of the half, but just lost control of the ball over the line.

Both sides made numerous changes at half-time and the Lambs’ greater experience and physicality took its toll as the game went on, with tries coming in the second half for O’Mahony  (Stockport) and Gill (Bedford).

The coaching staff were happy with the performance and the quality on display given the high winds and rain. The match against the Southern XV next Sunday promises to be a cracker!

Southern Lambs v Esher U19

A strong Lambs side were too good for the Esher U19 side. The first half was littered with mistakes as it was the first time the squad had played together. Handling errors and dropped ball led to Esher having good spells of possession but the Lambs defence was up to the task. On the back of this defence we were able to score two tries. We were fortunate to have a big squad so made many changes at half time and added strength. As Esher tired we ran away with the game and there were many scorers as the final score was 69 nil. The highlights of the game were a strong scrummage and turning the ball over on our line and going the length of the pitch.

Northern and Southern Matches

Two excellent regional warm-up games saw the U18 Northern squad beat Yorkshire U17s 10 - 0 and the Southern squad beat Esher U19s 69 - 0. Next week The North meet the South at Maidenhead RFC, 1230 KO Sunday 18th. Well done to all involved.

LAMBS U18 NORTHERN SQUAD

The Lambs U18 Northern squad has been announced. Congratulations to the following players:

1. PEGG (DENSTONE)
2. ROUTLEDGE (COKETHORPE)
3. CYSTER (DENSTONE)
4. CHAMBRE (PERSE)
5. BECKETT (BRADFORD)
6. BERRIDGE (UPPINGHAM)
7. WARBY (DURHAM)
8. BEACHELL (HYMERS)
9. PORTER (HYMERS)
10. HIVES (STAMFORD)
11. NORDGREN (WOODHOUSE GROVE)
12. BOYERS (BOLTON)
13. FOXLEY (AMPLEFORTH)
14. HARRISON (QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S)
15. KELSALL (BARNARD CASTLE)
16. WADSWORTH (DURHAM-PROP)
17. ALLEN (STAMFORD-PROP)
18. GILL (BEDFORD-HOOKER)
19. LOW (TRENT-LOCK)
20. KEIGHLEY (GIGGLESWICK-LOCK)
21. WALKER (HYMERS-BACK ROW)
22. CASSELL (BEDFORD-BACK ROW)
23. JONES (HYMERS-UTILITY BACK)
24. PINKHAM (BABLAKE-CENTRE)
25. EATON (RHS HOLBROOK-WING)
26. MAHONY (STOCKPORT-FB/FH)

LAMBS U18 SOUTHERN SQUAD

Having held the SE v SW game yesterday we are pleased to announce the Southern Lambs squad.

With many top schools represented the standard of the rugby was high. With quality players, in all positions, there were some tough calls, especially with both sides having different approaches to the game. There is no pre-selection so the coaches selected the strongest players, on the day, that displayed the skills and abilities to play the Lambs way.

Understandably, there will be players who are disappointed to have not made the squad.  Even though you have not been selected in the initial squad, the opportunity to play is not closed. All players details are retained and if there are withdrawals or injuries replacements will contacted.

A training game against Esher U19 is pencilled in for next Sunday. At the minute this is still to be confirmed and I will contact all the selected players midweek. If the game falls through then there will be a training session at Lord Wandswoth College. Following this the South v North game will be at Maidenhead RFC on Sunday 18th January.

Many thanks for supporting the Lambs!

Tony Talbot - SE Manager

Congratulations to the players listed below on selection for the Southern Lambs
for the games against Esher U19 and the North.

George Dart (Blundell's & SW)
Cameron Seymour (Blundell's & SW)
Joe Holland (Canford & SW)
Cory Nelson (Caterham & SW)
Humphrey Boddington (Cheltenham College & SW)
George Key (Cheltenham College & SW)
Naeem Nunes-­Ufondu (Epsom College & SE)
George Mount (Epsom College & SE)
Ross Crabtree (Epsom College & SE)
Henry Weir (Eton College & SE)
Troy Lockyear (Eton College & SE)
Tom Smith (Felsted & SE)
Charlie Allen (KCS Wimbledon & SE)
Zach Spiers (King's, Taunton & SW)
James Turpin (King's, Taunton & SW)
Dan Shepherd (Lord Wandsworth College & SW)
Tobin Hatton‑Brown (Lord Wandswroth College & SW)
Alex Taylor (Portsmouth Grammar School & SW)
Guy Mawhood (Reed's & SE)
Jake McQuade (Seaford College & SE)
Ruairi Van Raalte (Shiplake College & SE)
Dominic Augustus (Trinity School & SE)
Bryan Hotston (Trinity School & SE)
Jack Tyler (Trinity School & SE)
Cameron Sayer (Truro School & SW)