Manor triumph in season opener v. Thurrock

We played our first fixture of the season against Thurrock. The boys played really well against a tough opposition, at times withstanding some very firm tackling. It was good to see them contesting the ruck and maul effectively, running straighter lines and getting the ball out to the wider players. As some of the parents said ‘it’s beginning to look like proper rugby!’ The games are longer this season with two twenty minute halves being played. We won 8-2