Merit table topping Stags 2nd XV took on Oundle at the Racecourse hoping to avenge a defeat earlier in the season (one of just two suffered in the league) Late withdrawals in the first XV had knock on consequences and Stags were obliged to make changes to the originally selected side. A bright day and …
Read more »Looking to maintain their position at the top of the table Stags travelled away to face Heathens at Northampton Racecourse, a side they had beaten quite comfortably earlier in the season. Sent out with a game plan to move the ball away from the big Heathens forwards and concentrate on simple passes, they completely ignored …
Read more »Stags 2nds V Bedford Swifts 2nds 14.01.2012 Stags played a committed Bedford Swifts at the racecourse and raced to a stylish 17-3 lead. They then lost their way skipper Steve Foster throwing a glorious pass which was intercepted by the young Swifts winger who raced to the line 17-10. Stags then fell into the same …
Read more »Stags 2nds started 2012 with a tricky away fixture to Wellingborough who were unbeaten in the league at home. Playing up the hill and into an extremely strong wind Stags played as they had at the end of 2011. Running back at the opposition, aggressive at the break down moving the ball wide to their …
Read more »Stags looked to take their league form into the H&P Cup semi final against Thorney, expecting a tough contest. Playing with a strong wind at their backs Stags dominated possession and territory. Poor decision making and robust Thorney defence led to a number of chances going begging. It was not until the 24th minute that the Thorney defence was …
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