1st XV
Matches
Sat 05 Jan 2019  ·  North Premier
Vale of Lune
39
14
Kendal R.U.F.C.
1st XV
Tries: N Carlton (2)Conversions: G Weightman (2)

Match Preview

Mark Hodgkiss3 Jan 2019 - 20:59
Share via
FacebookTwitter
https://www.kendalrugby.co.uk/

Three weeks away from the dramatic end to the game against Kirkby, little has changed. Again it is a game the team really need to win, to keep up the momentum, and pull away from the wrong end of the table. A good Vale win could bring them to within two points, but a win could take us above Lymm, although as they are hosting poor travellers Wirral, a win may be necessary just to stop the gap to safety widening again.

In their last game Vale got a draw away at our fellow strugglers Wilmslow, preceded by a narrow loss at home to Wirral, but a fortnight earlier they had the result of the season, inflicting defeat on high flying Billingham.

This one really matters, and Lancaster is not so far away, so why not get along and help the team with your extra support.

TEAM : Some interesting selections. Jack Lashley comes into the front row with Mark Irving dropping into the second row, partnering John Dervey. Ben Dixon (who was on the wing for the home game) comes into the back row in place of Steven Nelson.

Behind the pack, Andrew Boardley becomes the fourth player to pull on the No.9 shirt this season. He is making a first start since 2014, and a first at scrum half since November 2013 (away at Broughton Park, although the following weekend was more memorable, as he came off the bench to hold his nerve, and kick a conversion in the sixth minute of injury time, for victory against Widnes). Glen Weightman makes a welcome return to No.10 shirt, for the first time since early November.

Chris Park, Matthew Kaye and Robbie Collinson are on the bench.

WEATHER : It looks as if it will be cold but dry – but hopefully not too cold to put the game in doubt.

North Premier Fixtures

Sat 5 Jan 2019KO: 14:00
Harrogate
36
Rossendale
25
Sat 5 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Alnwick
52
Wilmslow
19
Sat 5 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Hull
16
Blaydon
14
Sat 5 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Kirkby Lonsdale
17
Ilkley
31
Sat 5 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Lymm
23
Wirral
34
Sat 5 Jan 2019KO: 14:15
Sandal
18
Billingham
23

Head-to-Head

Sat 15 Sep 2018
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
19
Vale of Lune
12
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

Appearances

Kendal
S Nelson
S NelsonOpenside Flanker
14
G Weightman
G WeightmanFly Half
13
D Musetti
D MusettiLoose-head Prop
13

Most Points

Kendal
J Blakeney-Edwards
J Blakeney-EdwardsInside Centre
28
N Carlton
N CarltonOutside Centre
25
G Weightman
G WeightmanFly Half
20

Most tries

Kendal
N Carlton
N CarltonOutside Centre
5
M Harrop
M HarropLeft Wing
4
G Weightman
G WeightmanFly Half
3

Star Players

Kendal
J Dervey
J DerveySecond Row
2
C Downham
C DownhamBlindside Flanker
2
K Chettleburgh
K ChettleburghOpenside Flanker
2

Match details

Match date

Sat 05 Jan 2019

Kickoff

14:15

Location

Competition

North Premier

League position

12
Kendal
13
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.