Lions XV Reports 08/09

Alnwick III 12 - 24 Percy Park Pumas

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While the thoroughbreds on the Ist XV pitch refused at the first hurdle, the carthorses were let loose on the adjacent farmers field, and put on a fine display of rugby in bitter conditions to entertain the crowd disappointed that the league and cup double header was not to take place.

Lions back to winning ways

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A young Lions side survived a late Gateshead surge to record a vital victory in Northumberland County League 2B, keeping the pressure on Morpeth and Tynedale at the top of the table.

Park Lions 27 - 12 Seghill

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Another mid week game for the Lions, Park’s Development team, and another entertaining match, which I’m sure benefited both clubs. Seghill have struggled over the last 2 seasons, and it is good for club rugby in Northumberland that they are now able to field two regular teams.

Park development team maintain 100% record

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PERCY PARK LIONS 31 – 7 CONSETT II

This was a good advert for development rugby, as both Park and Consett fielded young teams of players aspiring towards 1^st XV rugby. The mid week game attracted a reasonable crowd who were entertained by two sides looking to play expansive rugby, and although the score line looks a little one sided in truth Park took the chances they had, and a resolute defence kept Consett at bay.

Novos II 0 - 26 Percy Park Lions XV

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Phil Morse

Whilst the 1st XV hosted Ashington, a 16 point haul from Phil Morse helped to give Percy Park's devlopment team a perfect start to the season.

On a surface resembling a bog in places, a young Percy Park Lions side took on an older, more experienced Novo's.