Abingdon RFC

Abingdon RFC enjoyed a successful weekend of rugby, with the men's first XV securing a narrow 15–14 home victory over Hungerford and Abingdon Women claiming an impressive 31–19 away win against Bicester Vixens.

Abingdon Men 15–14 Hungerford

Abingdon's men's first XV secured a hard-fought victory at Lambrick Way on Saturday 31 October, edging Hungerford 15–14 in a closely contested encounter.

Callum Meredith and Jack Yates crossed the line for Abingdon, with Meredith also adding a conversion and a penalty to secure the narrow victory.

Just one point separated the sides at the final whistle, giving the home supporters plenty to celebrate.

Bicester Vixens 19–31 Abingdon Women

The winning weekend continued on Sunday 1 November as Abingdon Women, known as the Albatrosses, travelled to Bicester Vixens and returned with an impressive 31–19 victory.

Abingdon made a strong start, with I. Cherret showing excellent pace to finish a combination with K. A. Taylor. M. Tyson then powered through the Bicester defence to score the visitors' second try.

Bicester responded with two tries before E. Turvey finished a well-worked team move for Abingdon. However, the hosts fought back to level the scores at 19–19 heading into half-time.

The Albatrosses emerged strongly after the break, with a superb line break from S. Morris creating the opportunity for K. A. Taylor to cross and restore Abingdon's lead.

Front-row forward R. Carvalho then powered over for the visitors' fifth try to seal the 31–19 victory, with S. Fox contributing three successful conversions.

It was an impressive team performance from the Albatrosses, whose attacking pace and physicality helped them take control after the break

Try scorers

I. Cherret, M. Tyson, E. Turvey, K. A. Taylor and R. Carvalho.

Conversions

S. Fox (3).

Celebrations Continue Off the Pitch

The weekend's action took place alongside Halloween celebrations at Abingdon RFC, with players, supporters and members of the wider club gathering at Lambrick Way on Saturday evening.

Organised by two members of the men's first-team squad, the Halloween party was held in support of Movember, bringing the club together for an evening of fancy dress and socialising.

With both senior sides recording victories and members coming together off the pitch, it was a positive weekend for Abingdon RFC, reflecting the club's competitive spirit and strong sense of community.