OCRFC triumph in Under-21 shield

The Old Cranleighans won the Shield at the Cronk-Cunis Under-21 Public Schools tournament. After beating Eton in the first round they narrowly and unluckily lost to Wellington College in the 2nd, going on to beat Gordonstoun, Eastbourne and Chislehurst & Sidcup in the Shield competition.

Having kicked-off at 10.30, their last match finished at 7.15 - a marathon 5 half games or 200 minutes of rugby!

Awesome 1st XV secure promotion

A magnificent season for the OCRFC finished with the 1st XV unbeaten league champions. They were the only team in Surrey with a 100% league record. Of course they didn't always make it easy for themselves; 9-0 down in the final game at Mitcham with 10 minutes left, they just squeezed ahead on the line 10-9.

Captain Graeme Brown, who will continue next season, awarded the 1st XV tankard to Sam Langmead, who fought off a strong challenge from top try-scorer Tim Roles. Player/coach Andy Houston will also be back next year, although top OC Kiwi David Shaw (recipient of Tony Price's Chairman's award) will be heading back South.

The club finished the season with a fine tour to Zagreb, capital of Croatia, beating the oldest club in the Balkans, Mladost, 45-32.

OC rugby looks forward to continuing its rich vein of form in 2008-09, running three sides with enjoyable rugby for all. New playing members are always most welcome.

The Cronk-Cunis U-21 tournament is on Sunday 31 August. Simon Steer (simon_steer@hotmail.co.uk 07720 078530) is captain again. Contact him if you would like to play.

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