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On Saturday 6th Feb, in biting cold wind and rain, the 2s pulled out a great team
performance against Rugby Welsh.
Despite going 5 points down from virtually the first play of the game, Buckby came back
strongly. Hooker Dan Burton was well supported in the front row by Ollie Spokes and Callum
Evans, enabling him to take a scrum against the head.
This allowed Mikey Kemp to set the back line running.
Nick Denman fed Craig Eales who in turn brought
brother Carl into the line and he crashed over to
bring the scores level. Nick Denman got Buckby’s 2nd
try after being assisted by Chris Page and the
conversion made the score 12 v 8.
The second half began with a strange try. Will North gathered the kick off and fed Nick
Denman who chipped the ball towards the Rugby Welsh line. George Boston chased hard but
as the defending winger came across, he looked favourite to get the ball first. However as
he tried to hack it into touch, all his boot found was fresh air and Boston had the presence
of mind to steady his run, pick the ball up and dab it down for a 17 v 8 lead.
Buckby’s 4th try started with a weaving run from Jacob Draper who retrieved the ball on
his own 10m line and stepped two defenders to take the ball up to the opposition 22. Russell
Swain and Steve Cantrill cleared out the ruck and Callum Evans picked up the ball to spin
around the defending Rugby Welsh pack and score in the corner. A great conversion made
the final score 24 v 8.
Match Report and photo by Nick Palmer.
Issue 11 - February 2016
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1st XV Midlands East (South) 3 Current Table:
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2nd XV Current Table:
Next week’s fixtures:
1XV - Sat 13th Feb 2.15pm - Away to BBOBs 1st XV 2XV - Sat 13th Feb 2.15pm - Home to BBOBs 3rd XV
Colts - Fri 14th Feb 7.30pm - Home to Wellingborough (Cup)
Colts XV Current Table:
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Long Buckby RFC has always had strong links with the farming community, with many
farmers, farm workers and those working in the agricultural industry representing the club.
Continuing this tradition are Chris & George Page. Chris has represented the club at all
levels progressing through the mini & junior section and breaking into the senior sides in-
cluding the first team during the past few seasons, whilst George represents the club at
U10 age group.
Both have experienced success on the
pitch and in December both experienced
success in the agricultural world at the
Rugby Fat Stock show at Stoneleigh. Chris
won the Young Farmers category and
Reserve Champion with a Fat Steer and
George won a prize for Champion Produce
and Champion Ewes. Well done and the
club wish you both continued success in the
farming show circuit and with your rugby
with Long Buckby RFC.
Last year as a club we where chosen to help promote Mini & Junior rugby at a special
World Cup event @ Moulton College, which included our U9 & U10’s displaying their skills on
the TV for local news!
On Friday 29th January a parent from our U13’s responded to a Facebook request from
Northampton Saints for 20 players to help with the pre match celebrations for the
Northampton Saints vs Wasps match, which was being televised live. We where able to
rally 26 lucky players from various age groups to help, who enjoyed the pre match build up
on the sacred hallowed turf of Franklin Gardens, whilst holding the large rugby shirts for
the TV camera’s. Once again as
a club we were able to provide
our players with a once in a life
time experience and will hope-
fully continue to do so. We are
always looking to recruit new
players for all Mini & Junior age
groups, if you require any infor-
mation please don’t hesitate to
email robertsdylan@farol.co.uk
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This month’s player interview is with Ben Walton who has played for the seniors for 3 seasons.
He is also officially the player who has returned his answers quickly without any nagging needed
- thanks Ben! Name: Ben Walton
DOB: 11th May 1992
Height: 5”11
Marital Status: In a relationship
Rugby team you support: Northampton Saints
1) Which position do you play? I play anywhere across the backrow. 2) How many years have you played for LBRFC and how
did you become a player? This is my third season, living locally it made sense to come down and play for my local club; especially as I knew some of the guys from school. 3) Which team do you look forward to playing the most
and why? Daventry is always a tasty affair! 4) Most embarrassing moment on a rugby field? One of my most embarrassing moments was during a game last season. I think against Old Scouts, having broken off the back of a scrum on our 22 metre line I then through a no look pass straight to an opposition player. 5) Growing up who was your all-time favourite rugby player? Without a doubt Billy Whizz Aka Jason Robinson, incredible player! 6) Favourite food and drink? A vindaloo and a decent bitter. 7) Favourite band or musician? Rick Ross. 8) If you could be another teammate for a week who would it be and why? In the current climate, Ed Sitch; so I could rock up to training wearing shorts and flip-flops and not feel the cold! 9) Who is the funniest teammate? Fergus Murray, never fails to make you laugh! 10) Who is your dream date? Sophia Bush. 11) Who’s the best dressed in the squad? Tom Haynes is usually looking rather dapper. 12) Which teammate would be voted off Big Brother first and who would win? (and why!)
Out First – Andrew Tarplee (Tarps), I’ll leave the reason why to your own imagination. To Win – Sam Evans, who would most likely be the reason for Tarp’s early exit from the show. Sam to win, purely so I wouldn’t have to listen to him bicker with Tarps constantly. 13) What teammate is most likely to avoid paying for a round when you are out? Luke Foster. Then again that would involve him coming out. 14) Describe yourself in 3 words: Humorous, driven & confident. 15) What one piece of advice would you give to children playing rugby? Run fast. 16) Who was your first ever coach and what do you remember about them? My first coach was my year 7 PE teacher, Mr Fletcher. He badgered me to play for the school team after I broke a lad’s leg in a tackle in a PE les-son (I had sworn that I would never play rugby). 17) If you could turn back time and witness one event what would it be? The moment when Chris Page fell face first of his bar stool! Regrettably I wasn’t actually present at the time but the retelling of this night always leaves me in stitches! 18) What has been the best sporting event you have ever seen? Wilko slotting that drop goal to win the world cup was pretty special! 19) If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would it be? The Roller Derby World Cup. 20) What is your favourite thing about yourself? It was my goatee, until a daily trim turned into butchery. 21) What is one thing you would change about yourself? My height; I have always wanted to be taller. 22) The one place I would never go on holiday is… Daventry. Page 4
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This month the supporter interview is with Mark Valentine who has supported the club
through the Juniors section through to the Senior section, following his son Alex.
Name: Mark Valentine
Place of birth: West Haddon
Favourite food? Steak and Chips
Favourite band or musician? Dire Straits
Favourite drink? Beer
What is the best sporting event you have ever been to?
Heineken Cup final Saints V Munster
If you could attend any sporting event in the world, what would it be? A Lions Tour
How did you get involved in LBRFC and become a supporter? Started when Alex joined the Minis at the age of 7
How many years have you supported or been involved with LBRFC? It now would be 14 years or so
What is your most embarrassing moment at the club? Being supported by the club at times of need
Which rugby team do you support? Saints and Long Buckby
Growing up, who was your all-time favourite rugby player? Alan Bateman
Who is your favourite LBRFC player? Alex of course,
What is the best LBRFC game you have watched and why? Colts v Towcester in the semi-final of the cup at Tows, we were the complete underdogs, and we played the best game of Rugby I saw the Colts play, like all our supporters who were there I was so proud
Who is your dream date? Kylie
Three words to describe you: Determined, Emotional, Grumpy (The wife would like to add a few more)
What is one piece of ‘life advice’ you would give out? Do what your Heart says (most of the time anyway)
If you could turn back time and witness one event, what would it be? The Dinosaurs
The one place I would never go on holiday is… Daventry
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LBRFC now on Instagram!
LBRFC are now using Instagram - follow us on Long_Buckby_RFC for regular photo updates in
addition to the photos posted on the website!
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We always thank our sponsors who help us by supporting our club in many ways. Our latest
new pitch side sponsor Corporate Cars Ltd, headed by Alan Boddington (whose son has
represented the club at all Mini & Junior age levels). Alan’s business has been established
over 20 years, and has made itself an excellent reputation for sourcing high quality used
vehicles, and have recently relocated to Ravensthorpe Service Station, for further
information please don’t hesitate in contacting Alan on 07802 848284 or by email
alan@corporate-cars.co.uk
A very big thank you to Paul Buckley, who
supplied and installed a new mirror which
has the clubs name and logo etched into the
glass, it looks fantastic, thank you Paul.
An official photograph has been released of a
new Leicester Tigers rugby player. Rumours
have been around for several years about this
player (whose name
is yet to be con-
firmed). Many rugby
supporters in the
county of Northamp-
tonshire believe this
player has been on
the Welford Road
pay roll for several
years. Tigers claim
this new signing has
the ability to see things on the rugby pitch
which most supporters & players are not able
to see. (Must say the Tigers shirt suits his eyes)!
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Back by popular demand, Dean
Courtney returns to the club
for his 3rd comedy night at
LBRFC on Saturday 20th
February.
Dean travels the country and
the world with his comedy in
order to raise money for Help
for Heroes.
Starting from 8pm, everyone
over the age of 18 is welcome.
Please contact:
Deej Fair (07855 323539) or
Jake Toseland (07988 971145)
for tickets at £10 each.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!
Friday 12th Feb, 7.30pm - Colts vs Wellingborough in the cup, home game.
Saturday 13th February - 1st XV Away at BBOBs 2.15pm K/O.
2nd XV Home vs BBOBs 2.15pm KO.
Saturday 20th February - 1st XV Home vs Casuals 2.15pm K/O.
2nd XV Away vs Casuals 2.15pm KO.
Colts XV Away vs Newbold on Avon 2pm KO.
Saturday 20th February - Comedy Night with Dean Courtney - £10, 8pm
Andrea Waldron is running a marathon for Breast Cancer Care and is running a competition to
win a signed saints shirt, with all proceeds going towards her chosen charity.
More information will be available at the bar in the near future - keep your ears and eyes
peeled!
Date First Team Second team
29/08/2015 A Rugby Lions Pre Season
05/09/2016 H Northampton BBOB Pre Season
12/09/2015 H St Neots A Men's Own L
19/09/2015 A Stewarts & Lloyd H Heathens
26//09/2015 H Daventry A Corby
03/10/2015 H A Oundle
10/10/2015 A Dunstablians
17/10/2015 cup weekend H Casuals F
24/10/2015 H Stockwood Park A Vauxhall
31/10/2015 World Cup Final
07/11/2015 H Northampton BBOB A Northampton BBOB
14/11/2015 A Northampton Casuals H Bedford Swifts
21/11/2015 H Old Newtonians H Sharnbrook & Colworth
28/11/2015 Cup Weekend
5/121/2015 A Oundle H Winslow
12/12/2015 H Rugby St Andrews A Sharnbrook & Colworth
19/12/2015 A St Ives (midlands) A Stamford
02/01/2016 Free
09/01/2016 H Stewarts & Lloyd A Heathens
16/01/2016 A Daventry H Corby
23/01/2016 H Dunstablians A Bedford Swifts
30/01/2015 A Stockwood Park H Vauxhall
06/02/2016 cup weekend A Winslow
13/02/2016 A Northampton BBOB H Northampton BBOB
20/02/2016 H Northampton Casuals A Casuals F
26/02/2016 cup weekend
05/03/2016 A Old Newtonians H Stamford
12/03/2016 cup weekend H Mens Own L
19/03/2016 H Oundle
25/03/2013 EASTER
02/04/2016 A Rugby St Andrews A Oundle
09/04/2016 H St Ives (midlands)
16/04/2016 A St Neots
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