Squad: Johnson, M. Kennedy (vc), Howard, Nott, Broad, Nicholls, Tyler (vc), Rogers (c), D. Thorpe, F. Kennedy, Longhurst, Clarkson (vc), R. Martin, K. Martin, Taylor. Eden, Lusher, Pollen.
Category: Match Reports
Tonbridge Juddians 4s 7 – 24 Leigh
Leigh complete season double over local league rivals Tries: Clarkson, Martin (2), Sewell Conversions: Clarkson (2) Squad: Eden, Kennedy, B. Pullen, Clifton, Howard, Pollen, Grayland, Lusher, Austin, Hudson (c), Clarkson, Siddle, Kenney, Martin, Sewell, L. Pullen, Nott, Hunt In the build up to this weekend’s game, you just knew it was going to be a cracker. … Continue reading Tonbridge Juddians 4s 7 – 24 Leigh
Canterbury IV 30 – 24 Leigh
Stunning second half fight back by Leigh can only secure a losing bonus point. Tries: Coulthurst, D.Thorpe, Clarkson, Taylor Conversions: Clarkson (2) Last game before Christmas, and one of the furthest away fixtures of the season, so why not make a day of it. And that’s what the Layabouts did. Transport was ably organised by … Continue reading Canterbury IV 30 – 24 Leigh
Vigo II 34 – 10 Leigh
Vigo victorious as they end Leigh's 18 month unbeaten home run Tries: Pollen, Whiting Squad: B.Pullen, Eden, Attwell, Lusher, Laubach, Coulthurst (c), Davies, van Nieuwenhuizen, Clarkson, Hudson, Siddle, Whiting, Fogg, Pollen, Taylor, Kennedy, Sewell, Butler, M.Pullen, Clifton. There was much anticipation ahead of this weekend’s game as league leaders Vigo 2s visited the FOD for … Continue reading Vigo II 34 – 10 Leigh
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
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
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