Sat 6 Sep 2025, 15:00
Christchurch RFC back in action.....
The pre-season friendly between Christchurch and Portsmouth III was played at East Christchurch Sports & Social Club and was the first for the new look Christchurch, who after a tough 24/25 season are looking to re-build.
The game was played under a blue sky and some good positive rugby was played by both teams and the game was a close encounter in the first half with the visitors taking a 19 - 10 lead into the second half. As the game progressed and players tired, coupled with replacements coming off the bench, then the experience of Portsmouth III showed as they ran out 61 - 24 winners.
For Christchurch it was about the next step in their journey, this new look side had never played all together previously, new faces combined with existing and some returning players will need time to build the relationships and trust needed, but one step at a time.
Christchurch scorers were:
- Sam Farnden - 2 tries
- Sam Todd - 1 try
- Josh Legg - 2 conversions
- Matt Mycroft - 1 conversion & 1 penalty
Player of the match went to Mario Santa-Maria, while the d*** of the day went to Matt Mycroft for some poor attempts clearing to touch :-)
We look forward now to welcoming our good friends Millbrook III on the 4th October 2025 to East Christchurch Sports & Social Club for the opening game of the 25/26 season in the Hampshire Premiership South West league.
