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Letter to the Stroud News & Journal

Dear Sir,

A lot has been written in recent weeks about the possible relocation of Stroud Rugby Club to Eastington. I must first declare an interest in such a move since I am the secretary at Stroud Rugby Club, but would like to put the record straight on a number of pieces of misinformation that have been circulating.

The rugby club may provide a green space but it is a private facility and not a place where the general public have the right to roam freely or walk their dogs. The club has a serious issue with dog walkers who do not take away the faeces produced by their dogs. Consequently this becomes a hazard to our players and children who use the pitch for recreational purposes particularly those susceptible to eye diseases that can be caught from such faeces.

The decision to move from Fromehall Park was made by the Club Committee. This was a difficult decision for the Club to make due to the 130 year history that the Club has had at this ground. However, we all recognised that there is a lack of room at Fromehall Park to accommodate all our teams. Even though we play in the Western Counties League, we only have one pitch to run a number of senior teams as well as accommodating over 200 children in the mini and junior sections. We know that this is sadly deficient to perfect and mature the game of rugby in Stroud. More .......

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Senior

STROUD END SEASON ON HIGH NOTE
By ROBIN COOKE.

WIDDEN OLD BOYS 8 STROUD 24

Stroud ended the season in good form on Saturday with an excellent win at Widden Old Boys.  The gloss was taken off the win a little with the news that Old Redcliffians had lost to Bristol Harlequins, thus denying Stroud the play-off spot on points difference.

Stroud began the match with a fierce commitment that had been seemingly lacking at vital times during the season.  It was no surprise when they took the lead after 15mins when, after winning a five metre lineout, skipper Adam Tarplee was driven over by the rest of the pack for an unconverted try.

After Josh Lister had replaced a dazed Rich Williams, Stroud went further ahead when a Widden passing movement broke down in thei own half. The ball was knocked on and gathered by “H” Pullen who crossed under the posts for a well taken opportunist try.  Seb Dix kicked the conversion for a 12-0 lead.

The forward exchanges were becoming feistier and the Devon referee had to have words with both captains on several occasions.  After 25minutes Widden cut the deficit with a penalty and proceeded to enjoy their best spell of the game.

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Mini/Junior

Stroud U16s 19  Harlow  21
 
Stroud ended their season with an exciting game against harlEssex aka "The Red Men" proved worthy opposition  for Stroud who played with the skill and aggression that has eluded them for much of the year.
 
Stroud went straight onto the attack with captain Ed Price stamping his authority early in the game.  After 20 minutes a break form Harlow almost secured them a try but was thwarted by a fine tackle from Ollie Paine.  Pressure from the Harlow pack finally gave them the try and conversion.  Strong play from Stroud aftter the re-start was rewrarded wuth a try by Sam halliday, converted by Will Clapham to level the score at half-time.

 

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