Barnes RFC Colts beat a doughty Old Ruts Colts team 24-5 in the Surrey Cup, despite us only having 5 recognised forwards in the team due to the start of schools’ half term. In the circumstances, the retention and recycling of quick ball was magnificent!

The team displayed huge desire, skill and effort to overcome strong competition on a moist Sunday afternoon at BEST. The Colts got ahead, held their nerve with some stoic defence, then pulled away with two solo tries from our fly half and Number 8.

Most pleasingly the players got direct feedback from both the referee and physio on how polite and respectful they were. This is what Barnes is all about. When you apply core rugby values and behaviours, the performances and results follow.