1st XV "Saints"
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Sat 16 Feb 2019  ·  North One West
Anselmians RUFC
1st XV "Saints"
Tries: N Ainsworth, L IsaacsConversions: L Isaacs (2)Penalties: L Isaacs
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De La Salle (Salford)

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The Saint11 Feb 2019 - 11:13
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This Saturday we welcome De La Salle, last year’s champions of the North Lancashire/Cumbria division. Predictably, “Della” have had similar problems to ourselves in adjusting to the pace and intensity of the higher level six. They are currently bottom, having won just one of their nineteen games.

That sole victory was, somewhat surprisingly, at home to Penrith, three weeks ago when they triumphed 24-21. Despite heavy defeats, (including conceding four scores of over fifty points), and losing seven of their matches without scoring, they are capable of surprising teams. They ambushed Penrith early on this season, losing by four points, and only lost to Manchester, 16-19.

That last result should remind Anselmians’ supporters of the close game against the same opponents when we last played at Rivacre Road.
The Saints, courtesy of that victory against Manchester, are currently just above our visitors by six points and, although both sides are likely to be relegated notwithstanding any re-organisation of the leagues, there is still a lot to play for.

Strangely, given it was only their second victory this season, Saints were dissatisfied with their performance in winning 16-13 last October at Lancaster Road, and will be keen to improve on that result.

Anselmians expect a close fought contest, but will surely learn from their performance against Waterloo last Saturday when they failed to score for over an hour. Returning coach McKinney and his players will work hard to eradicate the errors that bedevilled the game last week, and will seek consecutive victories at their temporary home.

North One West Fixtures

Sat 16 Feb 2019KO: 14:15
Birkenhead Park
37
Douglas (I.O.M.)
20
Sat 16 Feb 2019KO: 14:15
Blackburn
52
Stockport
19
Sat 16 Feb 2019KO: 14:15
Broughton Park
25
Penrith
17
Sat 16 Feb 2019KO: 14:15
Burnage
33
Carlisle
36
Sat 16 Feb 2019KO: 14:15
Northwich
28
Manchester
26
Sat 16 Feb 2019KO: 14:15
Warrington
28
Firwood Waterloo
30

Head-to-Head

Sat 27 Oct 2018
De La Salle (Salford)
13
Anselmians RUFC
Anselmians
19

Match details

Match date

Sat 16 Feb 2019

Kickoff

14:15

Attendance

100

Competition

North One West

League position

13
Anselmians
14
De La Salle (Salford)
Team overview
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Team Sponsors

Sponsor - Bramhalls Solicitors
Main Sponsor - HM Legal
Lead Club Sponsor - Arrowe Financial Ltd
Shirt & Clothing - Oxen Sports UK
Club Sponsor - McGowan Site Services Ltd