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Melbourne Rugby Club v Basildon &Rochford

The weekend of the 3rd & 4th March saw the Girls of Basildon&Rochford play hosts to Melbourne Rugby Club.

Adverse weather conditions over the past few weeks had reduced the pitches at Basildon to resemble peat bogs ( after farming), so Thames Rugby club in Garron Lane South Ockendon stepped in with the loan of their pitches and club house for the weekend.

A real plus for girls rugby, as their 1st team cancelled a home game to allow us full use of their facilities .

Saturdays Rugby was followed by a welcome party in the club house with music by a local band from William Edwards School and Disco.

Despite an early start for the Melbourne girls, both sides played some fantastic rugby then partied until late knowing they had 2 games on the sunday ahead of them.

Sunday saw the girls from Welwyn Warriors and Sudbury travel down to take on the visitors.

Although the weather on sunday took a turn for the worse with strong wind and rain, it didnt dampen the spirits of those watching and playing.

A special thanks to all those who took part, and a big thank you to Melbourne for coming down. Get well soon to "Ellie" from Melbourne U17's who unfortunately ended the weekend in Basildon Hospital A&E having injured her ankle during the game. Hope you are back playing soon!!!Thanks to all the people who worked in the background to make it happen and to ensure it was a fun filled weekend.
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