The last time these two particular sides met in the 2015/16 season Vigo II took both legs of the league fixture. However records show that over 6 games since 2010, it's 3 Ws a piece. So everything to play for as the Layabouts return home this weekend in round 9 of the Kent Rural … Continue reading Pre-match round 9: Leigh v Vigo II
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Tunbridge Wells III 31 – 29 Leigh
Ten try thriller a great showcase for grassroots rugby Tries: Kenny, Siddle, W. Bell, Clarkson, Lusher. Conversions: Clarkson, W. Bell Sqaud: Eden, Taylor, Coulthurst (c), Lusher, Laubach, Merricks, Johnson, van Nieuwenhuizen, Austin, Hudson, Siddle, W. Bell, Clarkson, Kenny, N. Bell, Davies, Butler, Pullen, Attwell. In the lower leagues tries are everything. Great for player moral, great … Continue reading Tunbridge Wells III 31 – 29 Leigh
Leigh 29 – 12 Tonbridge Juddians IV
Layabouts remain unbeaten at home with victory over TJ 4s Tries: Lusher, Austin, Hudson W. Bell, Merricks Conversions: Austin (2) Squad: Coulthurst, Eden, B. Pullen, Attwell, Lusher, Siddle, Laubach, Merricks, van Nieuwenhuizen , Johnson, Austin, Hudson, W. Bell, Bailey, Kenny, Clarkson, L.Pullen, Fogg, Bray, Butler The history between the Layabouts and Tonbridge Juddians goes back to the … Continue reading Leigh 29 – 12 Tonbridge Juddians IV
Sittingbourne II 24 – 27 Leigh
Who needs fifteen to play rugby .... Leading into Leigh’s fifth league game of the season, the team travelled to play against a new team in recent years in the form of Sittinbourne II’s. Due to injury, un-availability and half term, the team travelled away with only 14 players, but in true Layabout spirit, ‘we … Continue reading Sittingbourne II 24 – 27 Leigh
Ashford II 35 – 31 Leigh
A poor first half, followed by a spirited second half performance leave Leigh just short and with their first loss of the season. On a bright autumnal sunny day, Leigh traveled 40 miles to Ashford for their second away game of the season. The Layabouts are no strangers to Ashford, having played their third team … Continue reading Ashford II 35 – 31 Leigh
Weavering 17 – 24 Leigh
A hard fought win on the road against a solid Weavering Warriors makes it three from three in the league for Leigh. Leigh hit the road for the first time in this league season and travelled across to Weavering near Maidstone for round 3 of the Late Red Division 3 competition. The two clubs are … Continue reading Weavering 17 – 24 Leigh
Pre-match report – Weavering vs Leigh
Leigh and Weavering are no strangers to each other. They are more like grassroots rugby cousins, both conceived in a local pub after several pints in 2003, built on enthusiasm and social values, both have also risen to the dizzy heights of the Rural Kent League hierarchy in their time. This season sees Weavering drop … Continue reading Pre-match report – Weavering vs Leigh
Leigh 19 – 0 Medway Crusaders (IV)
The build up to this round 2 Late Red Division 3 league encounter against Medway Crusaders was almost as big as the game itself. The anticipation of fine weather at the FOD, a perfectly presented pitch, another decent crowd and knowledge that both teams had healthy squads got the locals excited at the Fleur De … Continue reading Leigh 19 – 0 Medway Crusaders (IV)
Pre-match report – Leigh v Medway 4s
Leigh are no strangers to Medway, their second ever game (under the name of "Leigh All Blacks" due to the kit that had been borrowed for the game) was against Medway 3s. A 15-0 victory to Leigh gave the eventual Layabouts belief it was worth continuing this crazy idea they had started. Since then the … Continue reading Pre-match report – Leigh v Medway 4s
Leigh 26 – 7 Canterbury 4s
Two tries from man of the match Bailey helps to secure victory in league opener. Tries: Bailey (2), Lusher, Bell Conversions: Fogg (2), Austin The summer saw a few changes to the 1st XV squad as players left for university or pastures new but equally new faces started to appear for the lads set up … Continue reading Leigh 26 – 7 Canterbury 4s