It was a good weekend for the First XV who bounced back from a tight opening day defeat with a resounding 48-6 win against a good Chipping Sodbury side. Norton impressed in front of a bumper crowd, edging the first half before pulling away in the second - combining a strong defensive effort from the whole side with a series of well worked tries. This was typified by a late score from Schuster who finished a flowing move started by captain Tom Fear after great work from Sam Church and Scott Anderson. Special mention should go to Alfie Gregory and Henry Mclachlan who performed impressively in the new-look front row, as well as replacement Joe Button. Meanwhile the Second XV fell to a 38-12 defeat away at Gordano. However they can be pleased with their afternoon’s work after injury reduced them to thirteen men for a significant period of the game. With players returning next week, they will hope a similar performance will bring a positive result against Oldfield at home.

Midsomer Norton, sporting red, led the minute silence before kick-off to honour Her Majesty The Queen.

Nigel Rowles, President of Midsomer Norton RFC, (left) was made a Life Member of the club following the match by Club Chairman Alex Davis.

Midsomer Norton Rugby Club presentations.
(Will Nicol )