Abingdon Rugby Club's Men's 1st XV secured their first victory of the season on Saturday 17 October, defeating Stow-on-the-Wold 2nd XV 38–21 in a bonus-point win during a successful club family day.
The event brought together players, families and supporters from across the club and wider community for an afternoon of rugby and family-friendly activities.
Before kick-off, members of Abingdon's minis and junior sections formed a guard of honour to welcome the senior teams onto the pitch, highlighting the strong community spirit within the club.
The barbecue and bouncy castle proved particularly popular, adding to the lively atmosphere throughout the afternoon.
Reflecting on the event, Neil Crossley said there were “hundreds of people in attendance for the family day,” describing it as a hugely successful occasion for Abingdon Rugby Club.
On the pitch, Abingdon's Men's 1st XV delivered an impressive attacking performance, with first-half tries from Tom Evans, James Peck and Will Robinson.
The home side continued their momentum after the break, with Ashton Malin scoring twice and Ben Hedges adding another try. Callum Meredith added four successful conversions to complete Abingdon's 38-point tally.
Stow-on-the-Wold 2nd XV responded with three converted tries, but Abingdon secured the 38–21 victory and a valuable bonus point.
The result marked an important milestone for the Men's 1st XV, made even more memorable by the support of the club's minis, juniors, families and wider rugby community.
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