In a merit league game yesterday, Ripon 2nds (Genuine) went down 34 - 10 to a strong, young and very pacy Leos 2nds. Fair deal, they played much better. Two things puzzled me and don't suppose any Leos on her - I left immediately so couldn't ask - The ref looked like a very slimmed down version of a massive prop who used to play lower sides when I still played - bit of a club stalwart and affable character in the bar etc. Anyway, he did an amazing job despite hobbling around. Spoke maturely to players all through, stood no nonsense at scrum or breakdown and ensured the game was played in a great spirit. A commendation if possible as he was just right and set a great example.
The other thing was there was another game going on between "Leeds Hunters" and another side, all of whom looked predominantly like veterans, with some younger thrown in. Hunters look like their hosted at Leos, so can anyone shed any light on them, their provenance and if a regular side, might they be interested in the odd "proper" vets game from time to time?
Back to league action next weekend and looking forward to the warm welcome at Baildon.
