Rugby 3rd XV
(1973-74)

Played 9, Won 3, Drawn 0, Lost 6. For 85, Against 164

On the whole, a very disappointing season. At the beginning of the academic year it was our firm intention to form a strong Third XV squad which would train regularly and play a greater number of games than in previous years. Things went well at first with two convincing victories against Harrow County and Richard Hale School. Then, unfortunately, disaster struck when several schools had to cancel fixtures because of their inability to raise a team.

After a month without a game, this young and relatively inexperienced side, willing to play against any opposition, faced first Rickmansworth School First XV and then Vyners First XV. They were well beaten but played with a spirit and determination which did them great credit.

After Christmas, injuries to players in the First and Second XV's meant that the sides few remaining fixtures had to be played without several key men. Nevertheless, the team still showed plenty of enthusiasm and scored a fine win against Gunnersbury School.

Attendance at training sessions was good and a number of boys - R. Owsley, R. Burdett (Captain), D. Putt, D. Boyd, D. Sweeney and R. Rice deserve special mention for their keenness and consistency during a frustrating winter.

N. Charleston