Grassroots Teams of the Month announced for November
Congratulations to the Teams of November 2023...
Electronic Match Card allows everything from tries and points scored to best defensive performance and kick percentage record to be viewed for every team from level three to 12.
Congratulations to the Teams of November 2023...
Battersea Ironsides Women
Women’s Level 2&3
Women's Championship South East 2: P3 W3
- 0 – 43 v Blackheath Ladies
- 14 – 49 v Barnes Women
- 46 – 5 v Medway Ladies
Battersea Ironsides Women are undefeated this season and sit at the top of Women's Championship South East 2.
Captain Kate Wilderspin said: "November saw three massive victories for our 1XV at Battersea Ironsides Women, both away and at home. Having been promoted into the league last season we are so pleased to have started our second season in Champ 2 with consistent wins and scoring some great tries.
"We have two full teams here at Battersea Ironsides Women, and we train as one squad so there’s an incredible sense of community within the 2XV and the 1XV. We’re always celebrating each other’s successes, so I think we really thrive as individual teams knowing we have another full group of 20+ girls out there mentally cheering us on during their own game too. It makes you want to do well for the badge. The shared success during November has been amazing and we can’t wait to continue the hard work into 2024!"
Battersea Ironsides Women stats
Esher
Men’s Level 3&4
National League 2 East: P4 W4
- 18 – 22 v Sevenoaks
- 48 – 31 v Tonbridge Juddians
- 59 – 7 v North Walsham
- 14 – 34 v Wimbledon
Esher sit at the top of National League 2 East and won all their games in November. Top points scorer fly half Sam Morley has played in all their games in November and scored tries against North Walsham and Sevenoaks.
“The team have worked extremely hard over the last month, with some strong performances and standout attacking rugby against some really tough opposition sides. It is great news that the lads have been rewarded as team of the month,” said Director of Rugby, Peter Winterbottom.
Esher stats
Westcliff Ladies
Women’s Level 4 to 6
Women's NC 2 South East (East): P3 W3
- 7 – 35 v Ashford Ladies
- 36 – 15 v Lordswood Valkyries Ladies
- 12 – 41 v Gravesend Ladies
"Our success in November has truly been a team effort - fourteen different try scorers in the three games is testament to that," said Coach Dave Read.
"The morale and team spirit amongst the group is the best I’ve known and that’s credit to the players, the rest of the coaching team and the support from the wider club. Even after some impressive wins, the ladies are always keen to push on and drive stronger performances. I can’t wait to see what the rest of this season holds for the team!"
Westcliff Ladies stats
Macclesfield
Men’s Level 5
Regional 1 North West: P3 W3
- 11 – 24 v Leek
- 34 – 26 v Blackburn
- 5 – 33 v Anselmians
"November has been a month of consolidation with three league fixtures including (at the time) top of league Blackburn," said Director of Rugby, George Edwards. "The strength in depth of our squad and talent of the coaches, medical team and strength and conditioning personnel gave us the edge we needed in a busy month with often challenging match day conditions.
"The win over Blackburn was a highlight with the Macclesfield defence giving a big Blackburn side few attacking options; and denying them a losing bonus point with penalty in the final minutes. The players are loving every minute as we head towards the Christmas break and the group mantra of #ProtectTheTeam just shows how tight this group are, effectively - All for one and one for all!"
Macclesfield stats
Long Eaton
Men’s Level 6
Regional 2 Midlands North: P4 W3 L1
- 17 - 12 v Lichfield
- 27 – 31 v Tamworth
- 53 – 7 v Mellish
- 24 – 32 v Matlock
Coach Murray McConnell said: "It’s been a great start to the season, and we have had some really enjoyable victories both at home and on the road. We have a group of really dedicated and committed players who absolutely love playing for the club which makes it a really enjoyable team to be part of.
"The boys are backed by a huge number of volunteers who give up so much time to ensure they can enjoy their rugby at the weekend and hopefully we can continue to repay them with more good performances in the second half of the season."
Long Eaton stats
Beaconsfield
Men’s Level 7
Counties 1 Tribute Southern North: P4 W4
- 62 – 5 v Milton Keynes
- 0 – 73 v Oxford Harlequins II
- 68 – 0 v Rams III
- 0 – 24 v Grove
Beaconsfield have claimed team of the month for level 7, having won all four of the fixtures, scoring 227 points and conceding just five.
Player and coach Aled Lewis has been in fine form, winning player of match three times, including after 28-point haul against Oxford Quins where he scored a try and had a perfect day from the tee, adding 10 conversions and a penalty.
Head coach Phil Smith said: “The side have been captained by centre Henry Revill who has led an exciting back line with Sam Mark leading the try scoring charts with 10 to his name. Vice-captain James Findlay has led the forward charge excelling in the set piece with notable contributions from academy graduate Tom Rendell, Pat Kuennzle and Braiden Broughan.
“I have been delighted with the performance and attitude of the players. We have a great squad with competition for places and a desire to improve each week. Winning 11 games on the bounce this season has been a great reward for the effort that the lads put in each week.”
Beaconsfield stats
Gordon League
Men’s Level 8
Counties 2 Tribute Gloucestershire North: P4 W4
- 12 – 36 v Coney Hill
- 48 – 17 v Stroud
- 29 – 8 v Hucclecote
- 50 – 6 v Brockworth
“We are really pleased with our results so far this season," said Club Chairman Nigel McMahon. "We have a young squad and a young coaching team who have been playing together for a few years as well as a few older, more experienced players. We’re really of our results and of proud of the open, flowing, and exciting brand of rugby that we’ve been playing and will keep playing!”
Gordon League stats
Burton III
Men’s Level 9 to 12
Counties 4 Midlands West (North): P4 W4
- 52 – 15 v Linley
- 20 – 22 v Newcastle (Staffs) III
- 29 – 7 v Burntwood II
- 17 – 25 v St Leonards
Team Manager Paul Hulland said: "Three years ago, this team were a social side who didn’t know who we were playing or who was playing from one week to the other. Winning Team of the Month proves that the decision of going into the RFU league structure giving us regular fixtures has been a great success.”
“Over the last two years, we have worked hard to bring former 1st, 2nd and 3rd team players back to the game, as well as ex-colts who had stopped playing rugby after going off to university."
Director of Transition and B Team Coach Danny Bayes said: “There is a great buzz throughout the club at the moment, with the 1st team playing well and sitting 3rd in their Level 5 League, the A team pushing for places and the B team Top of the league, plus the Colts growing in confidence week on week, the future is bright at Burton, and long may it continue.”
