1st xv result – London Scottish 19 – 14 Caldy

Saturday 9th May – Elior Champ Rugby
Match report – The Rugby Paper

London Scottish ………….. 19 pts
Tries: Duncan 17, 45; Povey 49 
Conversions: Honey 17, 50

Caldy …………………………. 14 pts
Tries: Logan 1, Gallagher 67 
Conversions: Barker 1, Wilkinson 67

Tenacious defence saw London Scottish finish the regular season with a win against Caldy ahead of next weekend’s relegation play-off against Richmond.

Scottish head coach Joe Gray was pleased with the result, especially after several injury disruptions. “We had lots of chopping and changing to make a team including a six in at centre and a nine on the wing,” he said. “So to fight and get a win against a very good Caldy side is great. I’m proud of the boys, it’s great momentum and what we needed heading into next week.”

Caldy struck first, not a minute in, as the ball went out to fly-half Lewis Barker who dummied and broke the line, streaking up the pitch before squaring the pass to Reuben Logan who bumped the covering defender and scored under the posts. Barker converted.

The exiles came back as Vereimi Qorowale sniped round the fringes of the ruck and linked with Dan Nutton, and Oli Duncan to scored his first of the day, converted by Fraser Honey.

Each team went close but were denied on the tryline but consecutive Caldy penalties at the start of the second half platformed Scottish into a scoring position and after five short phases Duncan got his second.

Shortly after, a fumble from a pass out the back for Caldy was picked up by Theo Pavey who sprinted the length of the field for Scottish’s third, converted by Honey.

A brilliant break by Caldy’s Will Robinson and the imminent try was denied by equally brilliant scrambling defence by Will Talbot-Davies. But Caldy’s 10m rumbling maul took their second try, scored by Matt Gallagher and converted by Kieran Wilkinson, brought it to a one-score game.

Friendly fire between Stephen Kerins and Honey saw Honey stretchered off with a head injury, deepening Scottish’s injury crisis ahead of the play-off.

With Caldy pressing in the final minutes, three key jackel penalties from Lewis Barrett, Tom Marshall and Murray Bellis were decisive for the home side. A performance of grit.

Caldy head coach Matt Cairns said: “It wasn’t our best performance of the season. The past few weeks have been difficult because we’ve known we’re safe and looking towards the summer. Scottish put up a good fight and probably deserved to win the game.”

London Scottish : Emes ( Pavey 17 ), Bellis, Talbot-Davies, Sheppard ( Marshall 40 ), Hyde ( Linegar 40 ), Honey ( Law 66 ), Nutton (c) ( Kerins 40 ), Prior ( Bentley 56 ), Clayton ( Fallon 56 ), Dimen ( Doak 56 ), Spurway, Wilkinson, Qorowale, Barrett, Duncan. 

Caldy : Hyde, Tudor, C Wilkinson, Barlow ( Brown 59 ), Robinson, Baker ( K Wilkinson 50), Akehurst ( Wynn 48 ), Weatherby ( Gallagher 50 ), Hearn ( Rabbette 59 ), Sproston ( Rushton 59 ), Olyott, Hodkinson ( Lightfoot 58 ),  Logan ( Wilson 76 ), Ridgway, Dickinson (c).  

Referee : Richard Gordon    Attendance : 651


As another incredible season of Champ Rugby comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it possible.
To our loyal supporters who backed us home and away, our valued sponsors and partners, our players and coaches who gave everything, and the volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes; this journey wouldn’t happen without you.
Your passion, commitment, and belief in Caldy RFC continue to drive this club forward every single year.
Thank you for standing with us through every challenge, every victory, and every moment. See you all next season.

Once a Raver, always a Raver. 


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Events coming up

Caldy RFC End of Season Ball

Caldy RFC End of Season Ball is open for bookings !
Whether you’d like a table for family, friends, colleagues, or just a small group. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a fantastic evening’s entertainment at Thornton Hall Hotel including welcome drinks, 3 course dinner, Senior Rugby Awards, live music plus £1000 prize box !
Don’t miss out – book your places / table today and be part of this special end of season celebration.

Community Rugby section – please contact Mary Campbell 07940 233303 to book
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Join us on Friday 15th May at Heswall Golf Club for the Caldy RFC Golf Day.
Team stableford competition with a shotgun start, food included and prizes throughout the day.
£595 per team of four ball ( VAT included)
Prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive, beat the pro and team places.
To enter or for more information please contact Kenzie Allen :
email : [email protected]
mobile : 07940 233303