Premiership Rugby Trip

23rd November, 2009

On Sunday 22nd November a group of 25 boys travelled by coach to watch the Guinness Premiership rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leeds Rhinos at Headingley.

The boys enjoyed a movie on the two hour coach trip to Leeds and on arrival many of them rushed straight to the club shop to spend their money on replica Leeds Rhino rugby balls. A few boys attended a pre-match question and answer session with the ex British Lion, John Bentley. Then it was on to the game.

It was a fast paced, exciting match in which the teams scored a total of five tries, all of which were converted. Leeds made an outstanding start and had a reasonably comfortable 14-3 lead at half–time. However Sale came back from the break strongly and launched a second half fight back which saw them achieve their first away win of the season in the Premiership. The final score was 24-17 to Sale - a victory enjoyed by all the boys who are Sharks supporters all the way.

After the match the boys were able to get some autographs of past England players, Ben Cohen and Andy Gomarsall, who were playing against each other on the day.

A lovely and memorable day was had by all - a big thank you to Mr Wood for his organisation of a really enjoyable trip.