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OC's overwhelmed by Kidderminster on Saturday 13th April. 74-5

Kidderminster played with professionalism; in all senses of the word, to overcome OC's on Saturday 13th April. Power running from forwards created openings for two tries in the first five minutes but OC's amazingly struck back with a try after just eight minutes. Jake Arms was timing his runs well today, taking the ball at speed. He got us to the Kidderminster 22 and a great backs move from a lineout almost put Connor Thrippleton in on the left. The recycled ball was picked up by Paul Wilkes who touched down.
So, 14-5 after 8 minutes and that would be the end of OC's scoring for the afternoon. Kidderminster would score another five tries in the first half coming at pretty regular intervals. They played with strength and confidence. Hand speed was excellent and the tackles went in but such was the strength of running the offloads were snapped up and overlaps occurred. As always OC's stuck at it and we got close but some turnovers stifled our attacks.
The second half was very different, It would take Kidderminster twenty minutes to score and their final three tries all came in the last six minutes to make the the game end tally 74-5
Miracles were not meant to happen today but despite the Kidderminster superiority there were some gritty performances. Skipper Elliot Sheepy led by example and Cruise Kelly-Evans playing his first game of the season at No7 was excellent.
There wasn't a bad performance from anyone today but pace and experience was the cruncher.

CAR BOOT EVERY SUNDAY THIS SUMMER

Charity fund raising every Sunday from 5th May, £8.00 per pitch, OPTIONAL PRE-BOOKING from 11am to 12.30pm on the Saturday before by visiting the Old Coventrians RFC, Tile Hill Lane. Gates open from 6.30am. Entry fee 25p per person, 50p car parking. Last car boot Sunday 25th August 2019. For more information contact Andy on 07502 186014. No Traders please.

OCRFC supported the COVENTRY bid to be the UK CITY OF CULTURE 2021

Old Coventrians RFC were proud supporters of the Coventry bid to be UK CITY OF CULTURE 2021. Please CLICK HERE to learn more of the rich cultural heritage of your city.

SENIOR / COLTS TRAINING - 2018/19 Season!

This season OCs will be running a 1st XV, The Archers (a 2nd XV) and a Colts side. Coaches will be Alan Roberts and Marc Thomas with Trent McMurray for Colts. Senior Training (17+) is every Tuesday and Thursday for rugby related fitness with ball skills. NEW PLAYERS OF ALL ABILITIES WELCOME. New Season Start date is Tuesday 3rd July.

ABUSE OF MATCH OFFICIALS-SANCTIONS 2018: ALL PLEASE NOTE

Please read and note the latest letter from Warwickshire RFU Disciplinary Committee which sets out increased sanctions. Everyone should read this - not just PLAYERS but SPECTATORS and COACHES as well. PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT: SPECTATORS (you know who you are) BARRACKING FROM THE TOUCHLINE CAN INCITE THE PLAYERS. The officials do a difficult job and without them we would not be playing rugby - remember regardless of what you think they are always right - just accept it and quietly walk away. If you get carded you are letting down your team, even more so if you pick up a ban which is now likely to be extremely lengthy so READ about it HERE TAKE IT IN in and REMEMBER IT DURING THE GAME - do not let down your team and club.

Sponsorship Boards at OCRFC

We are in the process of reviewing and updating the various sponsor boards at OCRFC. If you are interested in having a sponsor board then please get in touch. Contact Symon Whitehouse by email symon@isos.co.uk.

Height Restriction Barrier

Barrier is now in place on the main gate with a height restriction of 2.1m.

THE CLUB CASHBACK PROCESS HAS CHANGED WHEN PURCHASING WASPS TICKETS

The process for Club Cashback has changed when purchasing tickets for Wasps. You now enter the Club Code OLDCOV at the checkout stage on the Wasps ticketing site. Please CLICK HERE to read the quick guide.

Ladies Touch Rugby Training

Training for the ladies touch rugby team will be on Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Please contact Jenny Davies for further information by email jennydavies54.jd@gmail.com.

POLICY ON DOGS

Dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times, are NOT permitted on any of the playing areas and are NOT allowed in the clubhouse. Owners MUST clean up after their dogs. click here to see more

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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BE REMINDED!

Members are reminded that if they turn left out of the main gates on Tile Hill Lane into the bus lane then they could receive a fine.

ARE OUR GAMES AFFECTED BY THE WEATHER?

News of match or training cancellations due to the weather will be posted by 5pm on Wednesdays and 9.15am on Sundays.


For Sunday training and matches, check the website after 9.15am after pitch inspection has taken place.

Wednesday Night training - please check the website on Wednesdays after 4pm to ensure that training can take place due to weather / pitch conditions, any cancellations will be posted by 4.30pm.