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Old Laurentian end Old Covents progress in the Warwickshire Shield 46-5

Old Laurentian took control of this game from the start. Their back line ran hard and there was always some support on hand for the crucial pass or off load
Despite the scoreline there were many positive performances from the OC boys. They tried to run with innovation but the OL defence denied the attacks and OC's made very little progress.
Some good defensive work at times stifled the Laurentian opportunities but the speed and quality of handling created the gaps and OL's would score five tries in the first half at pretty even intervals. The first came from a driven maul from a lineout close in on the left. The next two came from efficient threequarter movements from scrums in mid field. The fourth came from OC possession which went to ground. OL got the boot to the ball and the chase to the line down the left was won by the OL left wing. Towards the close of the half OC's put some forward movement together and Declan Miskimmon and Elliot Sheepy got close. OL clear to OC's 22 and some fast hands brought the final try of the half on the right.
27-0 at the break.
Old Laurentian begin the second half as they started the first with a try which came from a driven maul after a lineout on the left. OL's might have scored a second except for the heroic tackle coming in from Jordan Kelly, The Laurentian right wing was in mid air to touch down in the corner when along came Jordan to take him out magnificantly. OC's responded with some hard work which got them into position in the OL 22. Some controlled pick and takes gave Dominic Ames his reward with a try. Dom had been prominent throughout and he made many good carries during the game.
It remained a try apiece in the second half until late in the game before OL's finished with a flourish to complete their afternoon with a final couple of tries.
OL's 8 tries and 3 converted = 46
OC's 1 try = 5
A good mixture of faces and talent on display from OC's today. A good blend of experience and youth. The boys will be disappointed yet proud of their committment on the field today.

Website for the 2021-2022 Season

Hello Everyone,
We are endeavouring to bring the website up to date and valid with latest information for the new season.
We have started with populating the fixtures section for the new season.
The 1st XV fixtures are there and other teams will follow over the next few days.
Following the victory against Earlsdon last Thursday we are now in the next round of the Warwickshire Shield and this game will be away against Old Laurentian on Saturday 4th September 2021.

Coronavirus Update

OCRFC Committee have issued some updates for members

April 2020 Newsletter

June 2020 Newsletter

August 2020 Newsletter

Further information is also available from the RFU in the link below.
https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/rugby-football-union-suspends-all-rugby
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

The Committee will provide further updates once more information is available. In the meantime please all keep safe, look after yourselves and those around you, particularly those who are more vulnerable to the virus & follow government advice. We will hopefully be seeing you all back at OCs playing rugby & enjoying a few drinks with friends and family soon

WATCH THE QUILTER INTERNATIONALS FOR FREE AND GENERATE REVENUE FOR YOUR CLUB

We're encouraging all members, as well as your family and friends, to take advantage of a new offer created between the RFU and Amazon that lets you watch England Rugby for free in the Autumn Nations Cup, while also creating much needed revenue for the club.

The Quilter Internationals kick off this Saturday and will be streamed online via Amazon Prime. To help grassroots clubs generate revenue, Amazon have worked alongside the RFU to open up registration for clubs to become Amazon Associates.

This means the club will now receive £3 for every member of the community who signs up to Amazon on a free one-month trial through our clubs unique Associates link below: <Autumn Nations Cup

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THIS UNIQUE LINK to sign up for your free one-month trial, otherwise the club won't benefit from your subscription.

There is no expectation for members to stay on Prime past the trial period. The club will make £3 from each individual sign-up via the unique link, regardless of whether the member stays on past the trial period or not.

Every little helps in these challenging times, so please spread this message and our unique URL link far and wide, friends, colleagues and neighbours are all welcome to sign up!

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.

DISCIPLINARY

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.

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.

Recycle for Cycling

This is an update for parents from our Mini and Junior Section. We now have a set of pop-up banners for our mini age groups (under 7s to under 12s) for use during home and away matches and for training. Sylvia would like to thank everyone who donated rugby kit for us to re-sell. We raised £570 which helped to contribute towards them. The aim for the 2019 / 2020 season is to buy a bike rack. Sylvia hopes to achieve this with the valuable help from Anna and Jack.

Thank you Sylvia Cobbold

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.