Welcome back to Scimitar’s Rugby Round-Up, where we dive into the weekend’s action and review the latest performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Rotherham Titans were back in action and didn’t disappoint, turning things around in National One after last week’s tough loss to Bishop’s Stortford with a solid 30-19 victory over Birmingham Moseley. Richard Hayes once again proved crucial, maintaining his position as one of the league’s top scorers with 114 points, sharing the lead with Guernsey’s Ciaran McGann. The Titans are finding their rhythm, and this win could be the push they need to climb even higher.
In Super Rygbi Cymru, Ebbw Vale kept up their winning streak with a commanding 39-11 triumph over Carmarthen Quins, following last week’s victory over Bridgend Ravens. With back-to-back wins under their belt, Ebbw Vale have their sights firmly set on the top of the league, showing they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Llandovery also kept the momentum going, securing a close 33-26 victory over Aberavon. It wasn’t the dominant display of last week’s 42-13 win over Swansea, but they showed plenty of resilience in a tighter game. The team’s consistency is becoming a key asset as they prove they can handle the pressure in nail-biting match-ups.
Pontypridd also had an exciting result, winning their Welsh Premiership Cup quarter-final against Bargoed with a narrow 29-28 score. Their ability to stay composed under pressure has served them well, and this hard-earned victory moves them into the next round with confidence.
Elsewhere, in Counties 2 Surrey, Chipstead maintained their winning momentum, defeating the Metropolitan Police 26-10. This victory, following last week’s narrow win over Old Wimbledonians, showcases their ability to keep a tight defence while seizing scoring opportunities, giving them a strong foothold in the league and marking them as a team to watch.
Hereford, playing in Regional 2 Midlands West, also came close but fell short with a 24-28 loss to Moseley Oak. Dinnington, on the other hand, enjoyed an easy week in Counties 2 Yorkshire, securing a Home Walk Over win against Keighley. Although not the usual route to victory, it keeps them in a strong league position.
Meanwhile, Worcester had a rough outing against Luctonians II in Counties 1 Midlands West (South), ending with a tough 14-71 defeat. This result adds to their challenges this season, but it also opens up a chance to rethink their strategy and come back stronger.
Barkers Butts, despite a challenging season, put up a spirited fight, narrowly losing 28-33 to Droitwich. It’s a clear improvement from last week’s defeat, showing they’re finding their footing. However, sitting at the bottom of the charts, they have some catching up to do. The question now is, can they rally to turn things around? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned for next week’s round-up to see if they can make their comeback and catch up with the competition.
