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No substitute for experience, say promoted Vets
MARKET Harborough RFC veterans proved ‘there’s still life in the old dogs yet’ – by gaining promotion at the first time of asking from Leicestershire League 5.
Fitting end to era
PLAYING their last game of the season – and their last game as junior players – the Market Harborough RFC under-17s hosted a touring side from Driffield.
It’s a Bowl-over
WELL-BEATEN they might have been at derby rivals Lutterworth in the County Bowl final but Market Harborough 1sts admirable spirit was a winner in itself.
Silverware at last
A SEASON which had promised so much for Lutterworth 1st XV without actually delivering the goods finally came up trumps – on the last day of their campaign.
VIP reward for festival heroines
VIXENS girl players from Market Harborough RFC finished second at the Grasshoppers Festival – and also had the thrill of meeting one of the sport’s legends.
All Wight for some as lads tour island
A SIXTY-STRONG party comprising players and parents representing Market Harborough under-13s have returned from a successful tour to the Isle of Wight.
Appeal for rugby players to help town firm
A FIRM in Harborough is appealing for help with an upcoming rugby tournament.
League promotion bid fails
LUTTERWORTH RFC’s dream of stepping up to Level 6 rugby ended in heartbreak at the weekend.
Side scoops second successive county crown
THESE Lutterworth RFC youngsters have capped a fine year as County Cup champions – again!
Magnifique! U-17s seal series win in France
MARKET Harborough RFC under-17s returned from a gruelling three games in as many days tour to France, having won the series 2-1.
Roy of the Rovers effort!
TEAMS came from far and wide to contest the Leicester Tigers Premiership Land Rover Cup at Oakham but Market Harborough under-12s reigned supreme over the top quality opposition – conceding only a single try all day.
Italian visitors thrive on English weather
THE girls of Market Harborough RFC’s Vixens section welcomed Italian tour side Rugby Forli 1979 for a sevens format round robin event. It was the first time the local group had acted as hosts in this way.
Ending on a high in battle of Bosworth
THE ‘Rogues’ of Market Harborough under-9s travelled to Market Bosworth for the last fixture of the season.
Time runs out
A MIXED season for Market Harborough 1st XV came to a disappointing end when they were narrowly defeated at Oadby Wyggs in their final league game.
Hat-trick wins play-off place
HISTORY is set to be made by Lutterworth 1sts following their 46-20 win at Northampton Old Scouts
First-timers in sevens heaven
A FIRST sevens outing for Market Harborough under-13s ended in glory as they won the plate competition at the Syston Festival.
Girls’ team prepare for their first Euro visitors after success in clinching second league spot
A POWERFUL 32-12 victory at Barnsley in their final match of the season has earned second spot in the league for Market Harborough RFC Vixens’ under-15 girls.
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Weather for Market Harborough
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 12 C
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