1st XV
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Sat 18 Dec 2021  ·  North One West
Vale of Lune
14
17
Kendal R.U.F.C.
1st XV
Tries: D Greenwood, D Shorrock, D LowtherConversions: C Park

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Craig Ross17 Dec 2021 - 12:51
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Saturday 18th December Vale of Lune (away) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

At the half way point of the season, having played all 13 games, Vale of Lune sit in 9th position with 27 points from five wins, four of which have been at home (the away one was at Broughton Park). The home losses are inevitably against Stockport, Penrith, who are strong at home but haven’t travelled well, and surprisingly Bowden (in trouble in 12th)

Our closest away game this season (they are a mile nearer than Penrith !), they were regulars on the fixture list from the time the current Kendal club were established until the mid-1990s but then League rugby meant there was a gap until 2013 before we met again. We won the first game at their ground (a second away win in a row after a long period of away losses in a double relegation period) but we were very well beaten the following year, and even in the following promotion season squeezed past them 0v5. Back in 2018/19, as we both headed down to this level, they won well just after Christmas in a performance that convinced me they had turned a corner and would survive, but they clearly raise their game for our visit.

Last weekend they only lost narrowly to Stockport, so not to be underestimated.

(Hopefully only) A three week break after this one so hopefully the team can finish the old year on a high.

(Hopefully) We start the New Year with a run of three games at Mint Bridge.

TEAM : The team who went to Isle of Man and came back with victory at Douglas are retained with the only changes due to injuries. So Steven Nelson retains his spot in the centre; with Nick Carlton, Lewis Kincart continues at scrum half; and Chris Park at fullback.

Dan Reid who whenever I have seen the seconds has always played very well in the loose, makes his first team debut replacing the injured Tom Moulton, whilst Reece Tomlinson who also turned out for the seconds last weekend comes in for the injured Chris Evans.

On the bench Alex Ryder, is joined by Dan Lowther, and Ross McKay, who played well when he came off the bench for the seconds last week in their narrow loss.

WEATHER : Grey and gloomy but should be dry (for once !)

MINT BRIDGE : The scheduled match for our 2s v Vale 2s is now OFF. The fixture has been rescheduled for 30 April 2022

North One West Fixtures

Sat 18 Dec 2021KO: TBC
Firwood Waterloo
P
Glossop
P
Sat 18 Dec 2021KO: TBC
Douglas (I.O.M.)
P
Penrith
P
Sat 18 Dec 2021KO: 14:00
Stockport
P
Broughton Park
P
Sat 18 Dec 2021KO: 14:15
Wilmslow
16
Manchester
22
Sat 18 Dec 2021KO: 14:15
Birkenhead Park
40
Bowdon
29

Head-to-Head

Sat 11 Sep 2021
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
50
Vale of Lune
20
Sat 5 Jan 2019
Vale of Lune
39
Kendal R.U.F.C.
Kendal
14
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

Appearances

Kendal
G Wrathall
G WrathallNumber 8
11
G Weightman
G WeightmanFly Half
11
G Chesher
G ChesherLoose-head Prop
11

Most Points

Kendal
G Weightman
G WeightmanFly Half
51
C Park
C ParkFull Back
49
B Dixon
B DixonOutside Centre
35

Most tries

Kendal
B Dixon
B DixonOutside Centre
7
S Nelson
S NelsonOpenside Flanker
6
G Wrathall
G WrathallNumber 8
4

Match details

Match date

Sat 18 Dec 2021

Kickoff

14:00

Location

Competition

North One West

League position

3
Kendal
8
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.