Kesteven Rugby Club’s 2XV launched their campaign in a newly reshuffled league with a resounding 50-0 win against Nottingham Moderns 3XV. This first game of the new league marked an exciting fresh start for Kesteven, who demonstrated excellent teamwork, skill, and a commitment to the game plan developed in training.
Kesteven opened the scoring with Sebb Bijster crossing the line, setting the tone for what would be a dominant performance. Arran Ward-Worley, consistent with the boot throughout the match, added the conversion. Chris Roughan then added his name to the scoreboard with another converted try by Ward-Worley, extending Kesteven’s early lead.
Bijster continued to be a standout, scoring three more tries, with Ward-Worley converting one. Kesteven’s unrelenting attack saw Ward-Worley himself join the try-scorers, converting his own try and pushing Kesteven further ahead. Despite a missed conversion, Roughan’s second try added to Kesteven’s comfortable margin.
The team’s efforts culminated in a final try from Ward-Worley, whose conversion took the score to 50-0. At this point, the game was stopped according to the Merit League’s rules, which end matches when a team reaches a 50-point margin.
This commanding performance showed not only the skills honed in training but also the camaraderie and passion that make Kesteven a strong force. The team’s coordination and discipline on the field promise a strong season ahead in the new league.
Final Score: Kesteven 2XV 50 - 0 Moderns
Tries:
Sebb Bijster x4
Chris Roughan x2
Arran Ward-Worley x2
Conversions:
Arran Ward-Worley x5