http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:13:41 GMT 10 http://www.kestevenrfc.co.uk/top_header.PNG http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/feed/? http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/sat-21st-november-kesteven-iii-34-v-stamford-vets-17-t633.htm no longer retired Kesteven 3rds were well prepared for this match with only having 14 players minutes before kick off. Fortunatley Tony Smith snr arrived to save the day. Kesteven also sent home 3 other players to fetch their kit after a couple of no shows from the regular 3rd team Following that disciplined start Stamford unsuprisingly started the better of the two teams, driving Kesteven into their own half. Stamford got the initial break through with a well taken try from the winger. The try was converted ... 3rd XV Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:17:48 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/sat-21st-november-kesteven-iii-34-v-stamford-vets-17-t633.htm#5789 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/sat-21st-november-kesteven-iii-34-v-stamford-vets-17-t633.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-22nd-november-09-kesteven-u18-v-loughborough-u18-t634.htm turner45 Kesteven U18s: 36 - Loughborough U18: 7 K’s started brightly and within 5 minutes Sam Durrance opened the scoring after a clever break by fly half Ash Holvey. Justin Dingley added the conversion. A second try quickly followed after slick handling by the three quarters released flying winger Grant Ward to score in the corner. These early successes gave K’s a false sense of this game being a stroll in the park as Loughborough rallied and started using their large pack to drive and maul their ... Under 17/18's Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:13:41 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-22nd-november-09-kesteven-u18-v-loughborough-u18-t634.htm#5792 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-22nd-november-09-kesteven-u18-v-loughborough-u18-t634.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/sat-21st-november-kesteven-9-spalding-27-t632.htm secy bill2 It was a gey dreich Woodnook on Saturday as Kesteven entertained Spalding in the Lincolnshire Cup. Kesteven showed only one change in the starting XV from last week with Anthony Smith coming in for the unavailable Pete Dixon at full back. Both sides took time to settle down and get used to the windy conditions. Kesteven showed great fighting spirit making it difficult for the visitors and it took 20 minutes for the first score to arrive. The Spalding pack were very mobile and used ... 1st XV Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:59 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/sat-21st-november-kesteven-9-spalding-27-t632.htm#5781 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/sat-21st-november-kesteven-9-spalding-27-t632.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/saturday-14th-november-ashfield-13-14-kesteven-t627.htm teacherPETE Kesteven travelled to Mansfield to play an Ashfield team just below them in the table. After last weekends disappointing result against Ashby Kesteven needed to bounce back in style. A few changes in the line up saw new boy Simon make his debut in the centres, Brister moving to fly half and Wollaton starting on the back row. Login also packed down at eight to bring some solidity and experience to the base of scrum. The weather set the tone for the match. Wind and rain whistled in from the ... 1st XV Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:20:39 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/saturday-14th-november-ashfield-13-14-kesteven-t627.htm#5744 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/saturday-14th-november-ashfield-13-14-kesteven-t627.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-7-s-under-16-s-f10/november-7-under-15s-v-leicester-vipers-t624.htm Prop Fwd With Oakham unable to muster a team Kesteven were able to rearrange a fixture against Leicester Vipers. Although several players were stood down, due to Remembrance Sunday commitments, with the return from injury of both Tom West and Kyle Fischer, and the availability of Greg Mihill and Will Lewis, Kesteven put out a strong team to face the South Leicester side. Kicking to the home side Kesteven held play in the opponents twenty-two and turned over the ball. Quick hands from the backs out ... Under 7's - Under 16's Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:08:05 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-7-s-under-16-s-f10/november-7-under-15s-v-leicester-vipers-t624.htm#5733 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-7-s-under-16-s-f10/november-7-under-15s-v-leicester-vipers-t624.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/7th-november-deby-vets-7-kesteven-2nds-13-t621.htm secy bill2 KESTEVEN 2NDS 13 vs 7 DERBY VETS Kesteven renewed their rivalry with Derby Vets on Saturday expecting a hard, physical encounter from last year’s league runners up. The game proved to be everything that was expected and more with a determined Derby side giving the globetrotters their sternest test of the year so far. Despite fielding the strongest squad of the season so far Kesteven were immediately under pressure as the rampant Derby forwards seeked to gain the early initiative. ... 2nd XV Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:26:14 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/7th-november-deby-vets-7-kesteven-2nds-13-t621.htm#5723 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/7th-november-deby-vets-7-kesteven-2nds-13-t621.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/saturday-7th-november-kesteven-15-25-ashby-t618.htm teacherPETE On a pleasant Autumn afternoon Kesteven faced top of the league Ashby in a crucial encounter in Midlands Division Three East on Saturday. Stand in skipper Douglas Hayward led a side full of promise and belief after two wins on the bounce and some good early season form. With a largely unchanged side preparation and positivity within the team was high. Sadly the Black Army promise fizzled out along with the rest of the fireworks this week. Kesteven got off to an average start. Some adept ... 1st XV Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:28:02 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/saturday-7th-november-kesteven-15-25-ashby-t618.htm#5712 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/saturday-7th-november-kesteven-15-25-ashby-t618.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/sat-7th-november-kesteven-3rds-27-ashby-2nds-10-t617.htm secy bill2 Friendly Kesteven 3rds 27 Ashby 2nds 10 Skipper Ross Penman continues to find new players ready to turn out for the 3rd XV. This week they were pleased to welcome visitors from Ashby and they served up an entertaining match in the autumn sunshine. K's introduced Keiron Gallacher in the centre for is first game in a black shirt, having been intriduced to the club while guesting for Rolls Royce last week. Opening exchanges were quite even with the visitor s perhaps having ... 3rd XV Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:47:45 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/sat-7th-november-kesteven-3rds-27-ashby-2nds-10-t617.htm#5711 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/sat-7th-november-kesteven-3rds-27-ashby-2nds-10-t617.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/31st-october-2009-amber-valley-13-kesteven-19-t612.htm teacherPETE Kesteven travelled to Sommercotes to face a table topping Amber Valley side full of confidence from an opening five match unbeaten streak. Matches with the opposition do tend to be fairly attritional affairs. Kesteven welcomed Tony Wollerton and Chris Jinks back into the ranks for their first outings of the season. The Black Army's form suggested that improvements have been made this season. Good performances against other leauge front runners and a win against lowly Southwell in their ... 1st XV Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:19:26 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/31st-october-2009-amber-valley-13-kesteven-19-t612.htm#5690 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/31st-october-2009-amber-valley-13-kesteven-19-t612.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/31st-october-2009-kesteven-86-rolls-royce-19-t611.htm secy bill2 Notts Penant Group 5 Kesteven 3rds 86 Rolls Royce 2nds 19 The true spirit of Rugby is alive and well at Woodnook. Rolls Royce had a struglle to field a team but still travelled to Grantham to take on Kesteven 3rds with only 7 players - but did so knowing that K's would help fill the gaps as a result of their 2nd team match being cancelled. In the end 32 players got a game of rugby. The score suggests a one sided game but it was far from that as the bumps and bruises suffered by ... 3rd XV Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:47:01 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/31st-october-2009-kesteven-86-rolls-royce-19-t611.htm#5688 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/31st-october-2009-kesteven-86-rolls-royce-19-t611.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-25th-october-09-kesteven-u18-v-market-rasen-u18-t607.htm turner45 Kesteven U18s: 31 - Market Rasen U18s: 0 Kesteven U18s welcomed Market Rasen to a sunny though windy Woodnook, determined to continue their winning ways in the Three-Counties U18 League. Illness, injury and unavailability resulted in a reshuffle in the forwards, but when Ashley Holvey touched down for a try in the right corner after 10 minutes, it seemed like business as usual for Ks. Market Rasen, however, proved to be very competitive up front, and denied the pacey Kesteven backline their ... Under 17/18's Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:25:39 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-25th-october-09-kesteven-u18-v-market-rasen-u18-t607.htm#5672 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-25th-october-09-kesteven-u18-v-market-rasen-u18-t607.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/17th-october-2009-southwell-0-kesteven-22-t602.htm secy bill2 KESTEVEN 2NDS 22 vs 0 SOUTHWELL 2ND Report by Simon Oakes Kesteven secured their third straight win of the league campaign with a hard fought victory over a committed and physical Southwell side. A number of changes to the team welcomed the return of Richard Midgeley, Dave Tweddle, Faolan Lidstone. An evenly fought first half saw few clear cut chances although Lamb, Burton and Woolerton proved to be a constant thorn to the Southwell side with fine bulldozing runs and strong defence. ... 2nd XV Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:16:26 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/17th-october-2009-southwell-0-kesteven-22-t602.htm#5648 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/17th-october-2009-southwell-0-kesteven-22-t602.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/17th-ocotber-2009-west-bridgeford-34-kesteven-14-t604.htm secy bill2 3rds report by Ross Penman . Tony Smith 2. Paul Coates 3. Eddie Dovey 4. Matt Clarke 5.(Joe Huriscavak 6. Steve John 7. Will Dalton 8. Richard Dolan 9. Paul Bryan 10. Chris Jones 11. Ross Penman 12. Stuart Orme 13. -14. Jason Smart 15. Darren Blackley Due to unforeseen circumstances KRFC were down to 14 men before the match began and where put immediately under the cosh. The team opted to play without an outside center, with the blindside winger to fill in the gap during play. ... 3rd XV Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:30:02 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/17th-ocotber-2009-west-bridgeford-34-kesteven-14-t604.htm#5659 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/17th-ocotber-2009-west-bridgeford-34-kesteven-14-t604.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/17th-october-2009-kesteven-30-southwell-21-t600.htm secy bill2 Saturday 17th October Midlands League 3 East North Kesteven 30 Southwell 21 Kesteven took the field against Southwell hoping to get that elusive first win of the season - and what a math we had. Injuries forced a number of changes with Charles coming in in the backs and Peabody and Brown forming a new back row partnership with Smith. Kesteven had the benefit of the elements in the first half and immediately took play to Southwell. Turner had two early penalty chances before ... 1st XV Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:17:41 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/17th-october-2009-kesteven-30-southwell-21-t600.htm#5644 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/17th-october-2009-kesteven-30-southwell-21-t600.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-7-s-under-16-s-f10/sunday-18th-october-kesteven-u15s-v-derby-rfc-t603.htm roverman U15 NLD Cup Match Report Sunday 18th October 2009 Kesteven 0 – 24 Derby. Kesteven U-15s faced last year’s cup winners Derby in the first game of the 2009-10 NLD cup. A fine Lincolnshire day saw Ks kick off, under clear sunny skies and an almost complete lack of Woodnook wind. The first half saw 30 minutes of evenly matched rugby as each side repeatedly tested the other but failed to break through, and neither came close to scoring. To their credit Ks did dominate in both lineouts ... Under 7's - Under 16's Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:29:24 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-7-s-under-16-s-f10/sunday-18th-october-kesteven-u15s-v-derby-rfc-t603.htm#5657 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-7-s-under-16-s-f10/sunday-18th-october-kesteven-u15s-v-derby-rfc-t603.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/10th-october-2009-oakham-18-kesteven-16-t595.htm teacherPETE Team from Dixon, Betts, P. Jordan, R. Jordan, Cooper, Brister, Dent, Paton, Odams, Hayward, Clarke, Hughes, Pert, Bennet, Parker, Turner Coach Martin Steele was able to pick a largely unchanged side. The only additions were assistant coach Martin Parker and Danny Turner returning to the 10 and 12 slots. Pre match thoughts were positive with good mid week training sessions supplementing a growing belief within the side. The first half started well for Kesteven. Some early pick ... 1st XV Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:59:14 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/10th-october-2009-oakham-18-kesteven-16-t595.htm#5618 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/10th-october-2009-oakham-18-kesteven-16-t595.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-11th-october-09-ashfield-u18-v-kesteven-u18-t597.htm turner45 Kesteven u18’s 52 Ashfield u18’s 12 11th October 2009 Weather: slightly overcast but more clement than our last outing. Venue: Ashfield Rugby Club The Match: Kesteven’s u18’s sampled the hospitality of Ashfield Rugby Club this weekend with the weather conditions, in contrast to our last league outing, more suited to playing rugby. With Eggleston, Ward and Thornburn unavailable due to injury Goodrich, and Dingley started in the back row and Holvey ... Under 17/18's Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:15:32 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-11th-october-09-ashfield-u18-v-kesteven-u18-t597.htm#5636 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-11th-october-09-ashfield-u18-v-kesteven-u18-t597.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/3rd-october-2009-kesteven-6-notts-casuals-30-t593.htm secy bill2 1st XV 6 Notts Casuals 30 Report by Pete Dixon Dixon, Betts, P. Jordan, R. Jordan, Cooper, Brister, Dent, Paton, Odams, Hayward, Clarke, Smith, Hughes, Pert, Bennet, Charles Wind was the a key factor in this crucial encounter for The Black Army. Notts Casuals were front runners last year in the leauge. Their opening fixtures would indicate this year will be no different. Kesteven started off optimistically. Trying to nullify the potent Casuals backline was a key factor in ... 1st XV Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:58:43 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/3rd-october-2009-kesteven-6-notts-casuals-30-t593.htm#5613 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/3rd-october-2009-kesteven-6-notts-casuals-30-t593.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/3rd-october-2009-kesteven-5-notts-casuals-14-t591.htm secy bill2 Saturday 3rd October 2009 Notts penant Group 5 Kesteven 3rds 5 Notts Casuals 3rds 14. Ross Penman's 3rd XV took on Notts Casuals for their 2nd match of the season fielding a side showing an amazing 13 changes from their first match, introducing a number of players playing their first match of the season. Both sides tackled the game with a refreshing attitude, being keen to play open rugby from the start. There was some good enterprise and only stout defence kept the score down. ... 3rd XV Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:11:31 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/3rd-october-2009-kesteven-5-notts-casuals-14-t591.htm#5609 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/3rd-xv-f8/3rd-october-2009-kesteven-5-notts-casuals-14-t591.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/3rd-october-2009-notts-casuals-14-kesteven-45-t590.htm secy bill2 KESTEVEN 2NDS 45 – 14 NOTTS CASUALS 2NDS Report by Simon Oakes Kestevens second string continued their fine start to the season with a comfortable but scrappy victory over league rivals Notts Casuals. From the kick off K’s immediately put the Casuals forwards under pressure and debutant Henry turned over the ball, releasing Andy Brown to barge his way over for a converted try within the first minute. More pressure on the Casuals half backs allowed Mark Sayle jnr to steal his way ... 2nd XV Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:24:24 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/3rd-october-2009-notts-casuals-14-kesteven-45-t590.htm#5599 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/3rd-october-2009-notts-casuals-14-kesteven-45-t590.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-27th-september-09-kesteven-u18-v-east-retford-u18-t585.htm turner45 Result 6 – 36 Venue: East Retford Rugby Club Weather: Very warm and humid Kesteven U18s opened their account in the NLD U18s colt’s league with a well earned win, away at East Retford, Sunday 27th September 2009 Kesteven kicked off and playing against an older, heavier pack took the game to the opposition matching them man for man throughout the opening exchanges. As the match progressed, the Kesteven eight settled and began to make headway into the Retford half with the Kesteven ... Under 17/18's Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:22:25 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-27th-september-09-kesteven-u18-v-east-retford-u18-t585.htm#5587 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/under-17-18-s-f9/sunday-27th-september-09-kesteven-u18-v-east-retford-u18-t585.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/26th-september-2009-mellish-25-kesteven-0-t584.htm secy bill2 Saturday 26 September 2009 Midlands 3 East North Mellish 25 – Kesteven 0 Reporter Phil Jordan Kesteven travelled to Mapperley Plains to play Mellish in their second league game of the season. Sun tan lotion, ice cream and Vaseline were the order of the day as the Indian summer continued. K’s made a great start to the match and immediately put Mellish under pressure with some hard running and good support play. This led to Mellish giving away an early penalty which ... 1st XV Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:46:19 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/26th-september-2009-mellish-25-kesteven-0-t584.htm#5586 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/1st-xv-f6/26th-september-2009-mellish-25-kesteven-0-t584.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/26th-september-2009-kesteven-31-spalding-14-t583.htm secy bill2 Saturday 26th September Friendly match Kesteven 2nds 31 Spalding 2nds 14 Kesteven 2nd team continued their good start to the season with another strong performance against an experienced Spalding side. Kesteven welcomed back Martyn Parker, Tony Burton and Nick Hardy-Gillings to the starting line up, and they had a full bench with the late cancellation of the 3rd team match. Kesteven started brightly and quickly took the game to the visitors. The home forwards were putting ... 2nd XV Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:03:11 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/26th-september-2009-kesteven-31-spalding-14-t583.htm#5583 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/26th-september-2009-kesteven-31-spalding-14-t583.htm http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/19th-september-2009-west-bridgeford-0-kesteven-14-t578.htm Jon Saturday, 19th September 09 - West Bridgeford 0 - 14 Kesteven 2nd XV Kesteven's match against Vauxhall Motors of Luton in the RFU Senior Vase was called off on Saturday morning. The home side had failed to provide a referee for the match and as a result have forfeited the tie. Kesteven go through to the next round on 24th October. Kesteven 2nds travelled to West Bridgford with a strong squad of players. It was a glorious afternoon as the teams took the field. It proved to be ... 2nd XV Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:23:58 GMT http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/19th-september-2009-west-bridgeford-0-kesteven-14-t578.htm#5570 http://kesteven-rfc.forumotion.com/2nd-xv-f7/19th-september-2009-west-bridgeford-0-kesteven-14-t578.htm