04/10/2026
LRFC vs Quins III - Match Report
3rd October 2026
With a full twenty-man squad raring to go, the boys in blue took to the pitch. Temperate autumn weather and bright sun overhead laid the groundwork for what promised to be a cracking day of rugby.
The first half opened with an early statement from Quins, who found an early gap and cut sharply through Littlemore’s defensive line to take the lead. The setback was short-lived, however. Off a dominant set-piece, Jason Chambers barreled over the line, backed by a massive drive from the engine room. George Pride slotted the conversion flawlessly to put Littlemore ahead.
The game quickly turned into a battle of territory, with the ball repeatedly going into touch. A series of well-worked lineouts gave Littlemore the platform they needed, allowing Will Massey to power through a tight Quins defence for Littlemore's second try. Pride once again stepped up to add the extra two points, proving why he holds the crown as Littlemore's finest boot.
The second half turned into a gruelling, physical affair dominated by scrums. Littlemore’s pack remained fierce, consistently shoving Quins back and earning hard-fought ground. However, early fumbles out wide stalled the attack, preventing the ball from reaching the backs—a lapse Quins were all too eager to exploit.
Most of the game played out in Littlemore’s half as the boys fought valiantly to clear their lines, repeatedly coming up just ten metres short of safety. Quins’ number 11 proved the differentiator, utilising quick feet and sharp sidesteps to turn defence into attack and shift the scoreboard back in their favour.
A disciplined, hard-fought contest from start to finish, both sides left everything on the pitch—with Quins holding out despite picking up an early yellow card. Will Wilson’s appearance and fantastic tackling earned him Man of the Match.
Final Score: 14 - 27
Photography by and Oscar Warne
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