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‘Lydney edge Cup semi-final derby.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Lydney 14 Drybrook 8 An evening fixture under the lights at Regentsholme always adds some extra spice and passion especially when Drybrook are in town for this Combination Cup semi-final fixture writes Roger Pike. The local derby did not disappoint, the large crowd was…

‘Lydney lose in final game thriller.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Royal Wootton Bassett 27 Lydney 15 A short trip for the final league game saw Lydney head to Royal Wootton Basset for a very tough looking fixture against a side on a six match unbeaten run writes Roger Pike. Director of Rugby Sam…

‘Lydney win with try fest.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Lydney 47 Sidmouth 7 Starting in a very respectable sixth in the table it was important Lydney did not get complacent against a resurgent Sidmouth side who have recently climbed out of the relegation battle with an impressive run of form writes Roger Pike….

‘Lydney win high scoring thriller.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Marlborough 22 v Lydney 43 Back on the road Lydney faced a tough game against Marlborough, this unique setting for a rugby pitch is played on ‘The Common’ and always a competitive fixture, even though this season Marlborough are in the relegation zone whilst…

‘Lydney beat Cornish All Blacks in thriller.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Lydney 27   Launceston 21 Lydney faced another tough encounter against a strong Launceston side writes Roger Pike. With numerous players still unavailable Sam Arnott had yet another shuffle around, Alfie Searls came into the front row, Jack Cuthbert made a welcome return…

‘Lydney outrun in Devon.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Topsham 36 Lydney 0 Lydney were back down in Devon to face second in the table Topsham and a first visit to the Bonfire field writes Roger Pike. With numerous players still unavailable Sam Arnott was forced into another shuffle around, Rowan Mullis returned to…

‘Superb Lydney get away win in Sidmouth. Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Sidmouth 15 Lydney 16 Lydney travelled down to Devon for a tricky looking match against Sidmouth where the Heydon’s Lane ground has not proved a happy hunting ground in recent seasons writes Roger Pike. With numerous players unavailable or injured Sam Arnott…

‘Lydney edged out in thriller.’ Report and Pictures by Roger Pike Lydney 22 Exmouth 27 Lydney faced a tricky looking match against Exmouth who had already beaten them earlier in the season writes Roger Pike. The Lydney nemesis of players missing at the business end of the season continued, with the pack looking a bit…