Sat 7 Nov 2026, 14:15
Alcester 2nds/3rds 27 Claverdon 2nds 15
Alcester’s social side made their first outing of the season against Claverdon and came out on top in an even game, which was a great advert for social rugby at this level.
Alcester scored first through wing Scott McGhee who then brilliantly converted his own try from wide out, before Claverdon hit back with two scores of their own to lead 10-7 midway through the half. They had a chance to extend their lead with a penalty but that drifted wide, and when Toby Birks scored his side’s second try, after powering over from an offload to him from his Dad, Phil, Alcester were ahead at the break 12-10.
The visitors scored their third try, early in the second half, but from then on Alcester were in the ascendancy. Phil Birks crossed for the home side’s third try which was converted by Matt Turley, before centre Anthony Kellett scored the fourth try to give his side a 24-15 lead going into the final stages, although Kellett was yellow carded shortly afterwards for a high tackle.
Turley then added a penalty to round off the scoring.
Skipper, Sam Fell, nominated James Woodhams as his man of the match. Woodhams was playing his first game in several years and gave an assured performance in the Alcester backs.
Alcester’s social side are next in action at AEI Rugby on 21st November. The 1st XV return to league action on 14th November when they visit Leamington.
