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2 RIFLES rugby
2 RIFLES rugby has seen significant advancements in the organisation and performance both on the field of play and off.
The team saw a successful season off by getting to the quarter-finals after a season with the majority of the teams first 15 not playing at the same time due to commitments.
The battalion Rugby team has seen the departure of 2 RIFLES rugby stalwart in WO2 Al Green who moves to the playing on fields of England.
The reins have been picked up by CSjt Dave Lloyd who has been waiting for the excuse to leave his desk for the last year. The team itself now moves into
a development period in the quieter league of Championship one North, with an interesting fixtures list to look forward to.
The battalion has performed well in the sevens code
with the lifting of
the 20 Brigade
CSJt Sanday leading the team whilst the workers crunch the opposition
Setting the scrum to drive off the opposition
sevens cup and
earning their
place as finalists
in the prestigious
Carrickfergus
Sevens. The
battalion eagerly
look forward to the culmination of the sevens season with the defence of the 20 brigade cup in September.
There have been a number of players that are worthy of special recognition
with LCpl Been representing the Army at U23 level and becoming
a regular squad member and LCpl Waqawaqa has had an outstanding
season playing for the infantry and a succession of civilian clubs in the local area.
And mention must be made of the team Captain CSjt Henry Sanday, ‘the
mention must be made of the team Captain CSjt Henry Sanday, ‘the old war horse’ battered
in the front row
old war horse’ battered in the front row and desperately looking for a younger replacement to substitute him.
With the development season approaching and the majority of the senior players absent on operations
it will be an interesting season in
which the youth of the battalion will be allowed to show their flair and compete for future seasons.
CSjt D Lloyd
2 RIFLES Rugby Manager
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