1st XV
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Sat 15 Sep 2018  ·  North Premier
Kendal R.U.F.C.
1st XV
Tries: M HarropConversions: J Blakeney-EdwardsPenalties: J Blakeney-Edwards (4)
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Vale of Lune

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Craig Ross14 Sep 2018 - 07:25
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Vale were handed the toughest possible introduction to the League, after being promoted as Champions last season. Starting with an away fixture at relegated Blaydon, who if reports are to believed are planning to follow Huddersfield and the Hoppers, in making their stay at this level a very short one.

More worrying will have been last weekend’s defeat to Wilmslow, who were promoted with them after winning a play off, having themselves been beaten in injury time at home to Kirkby in their opening fixture.

Whilst Vale will not need an extra incentive, I am sure they will be very keen to get back to winning ways, to become the fourth team in five seasons, to retain their position in the league after coming up as Champions, whilst we need to build on the excellent performance at Kirkby, by turning position and possession into more points.

Hopefully there will be a bit more scoring than the last time we met. The report is well worth a read. It was during my short sabbatical from rugby, and was written by the comedy double act of Frank and Steve. A bit of a different style, but it certainly made me smile !

TEAM : Up front the only change sees New Zealander Kirk Chettleburgh come in for Chris Downham, who went off injured last weekend. Kirk caught the eye several times last weekend after coming on just before half time.

In the backs Dini Noyo returns to fullback, where he played at Ilkley and moved early last week when Zane Butler was forced off, and certainly made the most of it in the second half. Mark Carruthers comes into the centre, in place of Danny Barker. The coaches clearly agree with my view that we needed to find a place for Ben Dixon in the team. Not sure I had expected it to be on the wing, somewhere we started the season with plenty of choice, but early injuries have reduced them.

Four are currently named on the bench.

WEATHER : The forecast is rain but hopefully getting better for the game

North Premier Fixtures

Sat 15 Sep 2018KO: 15:00
Billingham
33
Sandal
32
Sat 15 Sep 2018KO: 15:00
Blaydon
24
Hull
26
Sat 15 Sep 2018KO: 15:00
Ilkley
43
Kirkby Lonsdale
5
Sat 15 Sep 2018KO: 15:00
Rossendale
13
Harrogate
31
Sat 15 Sep 2018KO: 15:00
Wilmslow
17
Alnwick
26
Sat 15 Sep 2018KO: 15:00
Wirral
19
Lymm
11

Head-to-Head

Sat 19 Dec 2015
Vale of Lune
0
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
5
Sat 12 Sep 2015
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
34
Vale of Lune
3
Sat 21 Feb 2015
Vale of Lune
27
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
6
Sat 25 Oct 2014
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
39
Vale of Lune
19
Sat 25 Jan 2014
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
22
Vale of Lune
10

Appearances

Vale of Lune
J Ayrton
J AyrtonNumber 8
2
J Higgin
J HigginOutside Centre
2
J Robinson
J Robinson
2

Most Points

Vale of Lune
C Lomas
C LomasScrum Half
10
O Jacques
O Jacques
10
W Hunt
W Hunt
6

Most tries

Vale of Lune
C Lomas
C LomasScrum Half
2
O Jacques
O Jacques
2
J Dorrington
J DorringtonRight Wing
1

Match details

Match date

Sat 15 Sep 2018

Kickoff

15:00

Competition

North Premier

League position

7
Kendal
14
Vale of Lune
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

Club Sponsor - Kentdale  Jaguar Land Rover
Match Ball Sponsor - Rathbones Investment Management
Shirt & Shorts Sponsor - Kendalife
Club Sponsor - Lakeland
Club Sponsor - Saint & Co
Club Sponsor - MTP Media
Casual Shirt Sponsor - Bainbridge Electrical Ltd
Shirt & Position Sponsor - Steve Selby Building Contractors
Next Door Neighbours - Camping & Caravanning Club: Kendal
Shirt Sponsor - MGD Commercial and Motor Services
Club Sponsor - Crema Catering Supplies Ltd.