Hastings and Bexhill RFC welcome families for annual celebration match

The revival of a traditional fixture welcomed a large crowd of members and friends to the Ark Alexandra Academy, home of Hastings & Bexhill RFC.
By Community sport reporter
Published 19th Aug 2021, 17:32 GMT
The sides line up for the annual President's XV v Chairman's XV at Hastings and Bexhill RFCThe sides line up for the annual President's XV v Chairman's XV at Hastings and Bexhill RFC
The sides line up for the annual President's XV v Chairman's XV at Hastings and Bexhill RFC

Chairman Jeremy Hohenkerk’s XV played President Roy Wake’s XV in a close game. The players were selected from the club’s 1st, 2nd and veteran squads. Club captain Bruce Steadman scored a converted try and Dan Suggitt crossed the whitewash to give the chairman’s team; playing in yellow, a narrow victory over the president’s squad who had tries from Ben Campbell and Joe Field.

There was a bouncy castle, ice cream van, barbecue and games to entertain families in glorious weather.

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Head coach Leslie Hunter was pleased with his first full scale game since taking charge in July 2020. He has a good squad available for the warm-up fixtures before the league season kicks off on September 18 away to New Ash Green RFC.

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Senior training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with the mini, junior and women’s squads all meeting on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in joining a friendly, well equipped and family based club please contact us on 01424 444255, through www.hastingsrugby.org.uk, or Instagam

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by Peter Knight

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