Match news for 2nd. April 2022

The weekend of 2nd-3rd April was a busy one for all sections of the club, with the senior 1st and 2nd XVs recording wins and great success for the under-15s.

Yeovil 7-50 Salisbury

Salisbury knew they had to win at Yeovil with  try bonus to keep their title winning hopes alive and completed the task with a very accomplished performance.  Yeovil are a competitive side who would have scored more themselves save for a lack of accuracy when it mattered.

Will Lewin gathered another hat trick of tries in a masterful performance and Dan Hammond grabbed a brace showing his pace to good effect.  Will Murley, Ed Crossley and Michael Lawrence also crossed the white wash while Lewin added five conversions.

Salisbury were deserved winners, their collective will to defend their line, even long after the game was won, was a credit to their team spirit.  Sadly, their efforts were in vain as Devizes, a side they have beaten twice this season, scored the tries required to clinch the title; all at Salisbury Rugby Club join in offering them the congratulations that they deserve.

Salisbury now have two cup games remaining to put some silverware on the shelf and round off the season. 

Salisbury United 16-3 Oakmeadians 1st XV

Salisbury United, welcomed Oakmeadians to Castle Road and produced an excellent hard fought match. The Green and Whites edged ahead with a penalty, Oaks equalised and then the hosts nudged ahead 6-3 at the break. Reman Gurung scored the only try of the game and a conversion and a further penalty saw Salisbury home and dry.

Salisbury U15 have been crowned winners of the D&W U15 Plate competition with a victory over Yeovil on Sunday, finishing undefeated. 

The Walking Rugby squad also had a successful trip to Devon's Withycombe RFC, as reported separately.

Reports: Neil Tonge

Photos from the 1st XV away at Yeovil: Chery Barnwell