Douai Crest


DOUAI Rugby 1960 to 1969

1960-1961

P 18 W 3 D 2 L 13 F 87 A 170

After three highly successful season, a drop in standards was not unexpected this year. We managed to win 3 School matches out of 14, played in the two terms. But the team was not as bad as the bare figures suggest, and of the defeats, only three, Whitgift, and tourists, Terenure and Castleknock, were by large margins.
The scrum was a lively and efficient unit, but a little short of weight. Add to that, the weather was pretty horrendous throughout, and the boys found that their energy was used up in trying to hold their opponents. However, M J O'Kane's hooking was superb, and he was rarely out-hooked. He was supported by L Gordon-Stables and T M Haigh as props, the former playing with great fire in all phases of the game. R J Bond and D J Power worked hard in the second row, and the latter should be a great asset next year. J S Cochrane, Capt., in the back row was outstanding, his tackling most decisive, and his pack leadership was also good. But N E Cetti and D W Soulsby were slightly disappointing. Cetti, showed outstanding promise as a Colt, but it was never fully realised. Soulsby is young, and next season we shall expect more of him.

We had hoped that the backs would be the stronger department, but they were well below par. G P Geoghan, filled the scrum half position admirably, but last year's fly half, J S Philipson, lost his place to F Murphy-O'Connor, because of injury, and could not regain it. E D Carter and A P Marshall in the centre tackled wholeheartedly, but their handling let them down, and too often they were caught in possession. On the wings E C Osborn may well develop into a good wing, but he lacks rugger sense and confidence. F Aung, on the other side, ran well, and was always willing to go from defence to attack.
For the full back, D J Haile, this was a busy and successful season, always sound and steady, but he also tried to come into the line when it was available.

The team did not get too depressed by their defeats, although they did become a little too defence minded. The Colts who were bloodied in the Easter term, acquitted themselves well, and next year..... but perhaps it is dangerous to prophesy!

Colours were awarded to D J Haile, L Gordon-Stables, D W Soulsby, N E Cetti, and M J O'Kane.
The match against the Old Dowegians was lost 0 -3, to a far heavier pack, and some excellent backs. The School tackled manfully throughout, but in the end C H Huntley found his way through to touch down.
Old Dowegians: M Horgan; J Anderson, R Barnsley, C R Segal, M Walshe; D(?) Allanson, K Murphy-O'Connor; M Whetter, S Gonzalez, T Price, P Berry, P Cranfield, C J Morton, C Hopkin, C Huntley.

School: D J Haile; E C Osborn, E D Carter, A P Marshall, F Aung; F Murphy-O'Connor, C P Geoghan; L Gordon-Stables, M J O'Kane, T M Haigh, R J Bond, D J Power, J S Cochrane,Capt., D W Soulsby, N E Cetti.


1961-1962

P 16 W 4 D 0 L 12 F 93 A 238

Hopes ran high at the beginning of the season, as we had four regular members of last year's scrum. D J Power, Capt., T Haigh, D Soulsby, and H Duncan. To these could be added, J Head, who played in several games. Outside the scrum, F Murphy-O'Connor and E C Osborn had also remained. Others were on the fringe and had played on occasion, last year. "What, then, went wrong?" asks my correspondent.
Without doubt, the absence of the Captain, through illness until November, was a great handicap. D Soulsby, at vice captain, gave of his best, always played hard, but was not as forceful a leader as D J Power. Individually the team looked good, but they gave up too easily when the going got tough, and this failure to fight on was the most noticeable against Kingswood, Terenure, the Old Dowegians, and Nautical College Pangbourne, when the School conceded heavily with a few minutes to go.
Among the backs, P Fletcher on the left wing was the outstanding player. His covering and tackling were outstanding, and in attack he developed a very effective swerve. On the other wing E C Osborn was disappointing. Probably the fastest runner the School has ever produced, he rarely seemed so, slow into his stride, and though he did shine on a couple of occasions, he lacked finesse. G Groundwater played some good games in the centre, with his pace and evasive running, and more will be expected next year. In the other centre position, N Groundwater continued to be injury prone, and was only available for three matches. H Duncan, a wing forward by preference, had to slot in to the centre, which he did cheerfully. F Murphy-O'Connor and J Greenwood slotted in as half backs, and R Wilson took over as full back, where he inspired confidence by his cool courageous displays.
The forwards lacked a certain amount of weight in the tight, and although they were often hard pressed, they gave a good display, - until, however, they potentially "blew up" at the end of the match.
D Power, Capt., deserved much praise for his efforts, and for his leadership when he did much to rid the team of its lethargic approach.
Colours were awarded to: D Power, F MurphyO'Connor, P Fletcher, H Duncan.

The match against the Old Dowegians was a struggle for the School. A strong Old Boys side gave them little chance, and with Segal, Allanson and Horgan in full flow, with the speedy Aung outside them, the School lost 0-35.
Old Dowegians: B Waghorn; F Aung, C R Segal, M J Horgan, D Haile; D Allanson, K Murphy-O'Connor; M Whetter, M O'Kane, C J Morton, P G Cranfield, C Hopkins, J Renn, A Rawlingson-Plant, S Hughes.

School: J Simmons, (R Wilson); P Fletcher, G Groundwater, N Groundwater, E C Osborn; F Murphy-O'Connor, J Greenwood; T Haigh, D A O'Kane, A Cox, D J Power, N Newberry, D W Soulsby, J Head, H Duncan.

Sevens - We entered two tournaments. At Esher we were eliminated by Whitgift, the eventual winners, in the semi-final, having beaten Reigate G.S. 5-3, Selhurst G. S. 11-5, and Cranleigh 13-8.
The team was A Cox, D Soulsby, N Newberry, M Storey, F Murphy-O'Connor, P Fletcher and E C Osborn.
At Roehampton we were beaten in the first round by Taunton 3-15. Nevertheless, a good showing, all round.


1962-1963


P 13 W 2 D 0 L 11 F 78 A 152

"Judged solely by results, the XV might be written off as a poor side - this would be unjust". So says my Correspondent in the Magazine. After the first collapse in the opening match the side rallied, and on many occasions played very good and entertaining football.
E C Osborn, Capt., was the fastest player we have ever had at Douai, but, yet again, he did not use his speed to his advantage. As a Captain, however, his cheerful approach kept the side together, so that they always played hard to the end of each match.
(Ted Osborn is yet to become our second Rugby Blue, at Oxford University, after R M Cooper, who achieved his Blue just before the war).

However, on to the Rugby. Osborn's tackling had improved greatly since last season, and he and D M Smallwood (on the other wing), showed elusiveness and hard running, until it was found necessary to move him to centre. G T Groundwater normally at centre, pulled a muscle, and was off games for some time. The other centre became C R Reichler, who with a good football brain, should do well next year. E J Lange, at full back, proved a dependable player and improved throughout the season.
F Keane displaced the regular scrum half, J Greenwood, and had P C Jeffrey as his fly half partner, slightly built, and the rather heavy marking he suffered undermined his confidence, as the season wore on.
The forwards all played so well together, as a pack, but C P Nicoll at open side, with J Houston, who led the pack from the number 8 position, were outstanding. S F Pearce at hooker also got his fair share of ball, as did A V Dow in the lineout. W Woollett on the blind side was also a hero.
So, this season has shown how statistics can lie - and how a team can bounce back, after a less spirited side would have been left in despair.
Colours were awarded to: C P Nicoll, J Houston, S F Pearce, W Woollett, G T Groundwater, and D M Smallwood.

The match against another strong Old Boys team showed a loss of 3-20. All the Old Boys team were playing serious Rugby outside Douai, - and it showed!
M J Horgan; J Anderson, P S Griffith, D J Allanson, F Aung; F Murphy-O'Connor, Rev D Welch, A H Renn, S J Hughes, J M O'Kane, C J Butler, D J Power, P M Griffith, P G Cranfield, J S Cochrane.

School: E J Lange; D M Smallwood, G J Young, G T Groundwater, C R Reichler, E C Osborn Capt.; P C Jeffrey, F Keane; R W Dennis, S F Pearce, M W Whitewright, P J Rice, A V Dow, W Woollett, J Houston, C P Nicoll.

Sevens - At Roehampton we were beaten by Perse 15-6 in the first round. In the South East Sevens we lost to Sevenoaks 11-3 also in the first round. In the plate Competition we reached the semi-finals, beaten by Bancrofts.

1963-1964

P 15 W 11 D 2 L 2 F 148 A 74

This side was a good one by any standards, and as a team it must rank with some of the best that Douai has produced. We have had players of greater ability, but rarely had a XV in which every member has backed up his fellow players so well.
The chief credit for the success must go to C P Nicoll, Capt., whose match play was exemplary and his spirit at practice did much to create the cheerful and willing spirit which permeated the side. It is perhaps no coincidence that this XV put more effort and energy into its practices than any since M J Horgan's sides of 1957 and 1958.
With no great speed in the backs, G Young, on the wing was no slouch, and the midfield were quick off the mark, with the ability and constant alertness to take passes quickly and change direction at the same time. Of the 38 tries scored, F Keane scored 11, but eleven other members also scored at least one each. We were sadly lacking a good place kicker. P C Jeffrey kicked well in practice, but lost confidence as the season progressed. In fact, only 8 of the tries were converted.
The stronger department of the side was the pack, and the front row of E Neville, A Aung and J Smith was exceptionally strong and efficient. R A Gude and J C Giles in the second row, got through a lot of work, noticed and unnoticed, and there was nothing wrong with the engine room.
C P Nicoll, J Clouston and P D Carter made up the back row, and for all round efficiency must compare well with the best packs Douai has produced.
P C Jeffrey, at full back, played well, - and occasionally very well. C R Reichler's experience in the latter part of the year when he was still in the Colts, showed, and he ran with great determination, scoring several tries. A J Nicoll, the other centre, had a good eye for an opening and his tackling was a feature of the season. A J Austin, with very good rugger sense, used it to keep moves going when all seemed lost. A P Fletcher improved with each game, playing with F Keane, at scrum half, who was always aware of the chance of a quick dash for the posts.

Colours were awarded to: P C Jeffrey, C R Reichler, G J Young, A P Fletcher, F B Keane, A C Aung, J R Smith, J G Giles, and P D Carter.

The match against the Old Dowegians was lost, by 0-27. The Old Boys were exceptionally strong this year, and with players like C R Segal, D J Allanson, M J Horgan and M J Welch all playing well, the School were really under the cosh.
Old Dowegians: C R Segal; F A Aung, D Allanson, M J Horgan, P R Fletcher; F Murphy-O'Connor, M J Welch; D O'Kane, T W Price, C J Morton, D J Power, P G Cranfield, S J Hughes, C J Butler, A Rawlinson-Plant.
It was round about this time that the Old Boys decided to get serious, and try to send a team to Twickenham in the National Sevens. They very nearly achieved the necessary qualification!

School: P C Jeffrey; J G Young, C R Reichler, A J Nicoll, A J Austin; A P Fletcher, F B Keane; E P Neville, A C Aung, J R Smith, J G Giles, R A Gude, J Clouston, P D Carter and C P Nicoll, Capt,.

Sevens: In the Surry Sevens, we were beaten by Trinity, Croydon, in the first round. At Roehampton, with a full team, we beat Crypt 11-0. In the second round, Rydal were too fast for us, and beat us 11-0.

1964-1965

P 14 W 8 D 2 L 4 F 169 A 83

With an entire new back division to find, a season of only average results was expected, but in the event, the team was only defeated twice against Schools, and ended on a high note, by beating Castleknock, who later won the Leinster Schools Cup, by beating Blackrock in the final.
E P Neville, Capt., was a fine Captain, and his example welded the XV into a very strong team, even though they were lacking experience throughout. With M McCabe, and P Hussy, he formed a solid front row, with R A Gude and M Robinson just behind them. P D Carter at number eight completed the back row with M Smith and S Sinclair.
We were not so rich behind the scrum, however. J Clouston, who played wing forward last year to Keane's scrum half, returned to his normal position of scrum half, and he played extremely well, and was the leading scorer with six tries. J Kerr at fly half, showed fine attacking sense on many occasions, but needs to improve his defence. W Reading and D Reddin-Clancy filled the centre positions adequately, and their defence was always sound. W Olivier and W Osborn played on the wings, the former being elusive, while the latter too often tried to cut inside when his speed would have taken him past his opponent.
E Neville was to be congratulated on the way he brought out the best in the XV, and united them into a proper team.

The Old Dowegians match was again lost, but not by much, 6-11. It was again, a strong Old Boys team, with several players at the top of their game. C R Segal, D J Allanson, M J Horgan, and P G Cranfield were still there, plus a number of more recent leavers.

Colours were awarded to: J Clouston, M McCabe, M D Robinson, and R A Gude.

School: A Borbolla: W D Olivier, W J Reading, D Reddin-Clancy, W J Osborn; J D Kerr, J Clouston; E Neville, M McCabe, P S Bussy, M D Robinson, R A Gude, S M Sinclair, P D Carter, M Smith.

Sevens : We can report little success. We entered two competitions in addition to the Public Schools at Roehampton, but were eliminated in the first round of all of them. The experience showed that only by practicing extensively, would the School be up to speed.


1965-1966

P 15 W 8 D 3 L 4 F 147 A 69

The XV enjoyed a successful season winning seven and drawing three of the 13 school matches. S M Sinclair, Capt., was a great success as skipper. Always giving of his utmost, he brought the best out of his team by example and encouragement.
In the backs, however, J Kerr at fly half broke his ankle at the Beaumont match, after he had shown great penetration, and this proved to be a blow from which the backs never fully recovered from.
The backs, in fact were swapped around somewhat. J Gorman who had looked a likely replacement for Kerr, ended up at full back. P Usher-Somers eventually came into the hole, and all was well thereafter. W J Reading and D Reddin-Clancy played some good games, and their defence was sound. Reading ended up playing for Hampshire School, and Clancy played for London Irish Schools in the Christmas holidays. W Osborn on the wing runs with determination, and was the leading try scorer, whilst E J Hoogewerf on the other wing, lacked a little in confidence, but showed us memorably, a side-step, a swerve, and a great scoring run against Oratory.
Of the forwards, one can only say that they ranked well against the past Old Boys, and of the colours who were awarded, six of them went to the forwards. To single out any of them would be an invidious task, when they worked so well together, but P F Ashforth, should be mentioned - one of the very few who achieved their colours whilst still a Colt! He played for the under 19 Sussex schools team!
S M Sinclair, who was also chosen as captain of the London Irish Schools team, led a very enjoyable season for all connected with the XV.

The match against the Old Boys was lost again this year. It was played on the Monastery pitch, on a bit of a bog - but two tries by M J Welch did the damage, and the Old Boys won 3-9.
There is no record of the team, but M J Welch, D J Allanson, J Clouston, and J Philipson are all mentioned, so it must have been yet another strong side.

School: P Usher-Somers; E J Hoogewerf, D M Reddin-Clancy, W J Reading, W J Osborn; J B O'Gorman, C L O'Reilly; M F Smith, S J Hirst, P W Thompson, S M Sinclair,Capt., D A Pugh, H G Cullen, P F Ashforth, P A Bailey.

Colours were awarded to: S M Sinclair, W J Reading, W J Osborn, M F Smith, P F Ashforth, S J Hirst, D A Pugh, P W Thompson, and P Usher-Somers.

Sevens: We entered three meetings this year, and had some limited success at each. At Oxford,
we beat St John's, Southsea, 13-5, Solihull, 18-0, and also Caerphilly GS, before going down to a big High Wycombe GS team, 8-11.
In the Surrey competition, we were drawn against Wimbledon College, and won. However, Ashforth had to leave the field with a head injury, and in the ensuing game, we were then beaten by Wanstead.
At Roehampton, we were drawn against Mount St Mary's, who we beat 15-6. We then met Royal Belfast in the second round, and they were too good for our side and we lost 6-9.

The correspondent says that when the School moved the ball about, they looked very competent. However, in every match that they lost, they forgot this important principle of the game!

1966-1967
1966
P   15       W   4         D   1           L   10              F   129      A   211

Although only five members of the 65-66 side remained, we started off with great hopes for the season. P Usher-Somers, the Captain, and D Reddin-Clancy could play in the centre, which would provide plenty of thrust, and give a solid defence in midfield. We also had a couple of likely looking half backs, whilst the remaining colours, M F Smith, D A Pugh and P Ashforth were evenly spread amongst the forward.
However, things did not work out as planned. After a promising start, L Brady did not play as well as had been hoped, and Usher-Somers had to be brought in at stand-off. Reddin-Clancy then played at inside centre with S Jones playing at outside centre. A J Griffin and J N Jones were on the wings, with P F Harrington at scrum half and P Sweeney at full back, and we seemed to have a settled back division. But this took time to sort out.
Usher-Somers proved a very good Captain, both tactically and in his own play, well backed up by Reddin-Clancy.
However, injuries then took their toll. The Captain missed several matches, Harrington and S Jones also missed a few, and the lack of experience in key positions showed up dramatically.
The forwards were, on their day a very strong pack, but occasionally they had an off-day, when they lacked drive and purpose. M F Smith, S A Robinson and H Wheeler were very solid in the tight, whilst D A Pugh and P F Fletcher were as good a second row as we have had. The outstanding forward was P Ashforth, and with D Brister and G Forrester were a back row which showed promise throughout.
The Old Boys produced a very strong team this year, with W Osborne, who later played for Oxford University, and D J Allanson of Rosslyn Park, scoring wonderful tries between them. M Welch, jinking and side stepping, with P Nicoll and J Clouston on his shoulder, and M Horgan kicking the goals, the score was inevitably 8-33. Brister scored for the School, with Smith kicking a conversion and a penalty goal.

School Team: P Sweeney; A J Griffin, S Jones, D M Reddin-Clancy, J Wynn-Jones, P Usher-Somers, P Harrington; M Smith, S Robinson, H Wheeler, D A Pugh, P F Fletcher, D A Brister, P Ashforth, G Forrester.

Colours were awarded to: D M Reddin-Clancy and P F Fletcher.

Sevens -  We firstly played in the Cranleigh Sevens, where we had a most enjoyable afternoon. We beat Wellington (3-0) and Cranleigh (10-8), but lost to KCS Wimbledon (0-10). There was no outright winner on this occasion.
We then sent two sides to Oxford, but both were beaten by Oundle (3-10), and St Nicholas GS (0-12).
In the Surrey Sevens, we showed that we had some ability – We beat Epsom, and then Wandsworth, but the third round saw us defeated by Dulwich.
At Roehampton we had hopes, but after beating Hurstpierpoint comfortably (18-5), we were then defeated by Tiffin’s (0-9).




1967-1968

P 14 W 3 D 0 L 11 F 96 A 158

To win only three out of fourteen matches, does not suggest a very good side. This team, however, was by no means as bad as the results would suggest, and the season showed what a slight difference there is between success and failure. In seven of the eleven defeats, the margin was six points or less, and in two of those games we lost the lead in the very last minute of the match, having led for some time.
P Fletcher was accredited a very good Captain, although he was not fully match fit for much of the season, a great disappointment to a keen and skilful forward.
The backs showed promise, never entirely fulfilled unfortunately. P Sweeney, at full back, was always dependable, and often extremely good, with tackling as his forte. M Sullivan started on the wing, lacking some pace, however, and will be useful next year. K Mahoney started in the centre and was moved to the wing, with a goodly improvement. S O'Flaherty was the most accomplished player in the back division, with a good side step, and swerve, and was always speedy off the mark. We will expect great things of him next year. A Griffin, on the other wing, has pace, weight and strength but lacks the confidence to get to the goal line.
B Lowe filled the scrum half position after a battle for supremacy. His kicking from behind the scrum was very good, his passing improved throughout, and he developed an effective break from the base of the scrum.
D Catton at stand-off half had a good season. Still eligible for the Colts, he found the game a little bewildering at first, but was playing with confidence by the end of the season.
The forwards were a little lacking in fire after Fletcher's injury. P Thompson and G Forrester were solid as props, and they supported D Brister, the hooker, who was something of a disappointment, and he did not play as well as last season. The second row of P Fletcher and T Stocks gave a good shove in the "engine room", while H Crean and T McClement gave of their best as wing forwards, with F Barnes at number 8 kicking goals on occasion, completing the pack .
The match against the Old Dowegians was cancelled due to weather conditions.
Colours were awarded to: P Fletcher, S O'Flaherty, A Griffin, G Forrester, T McClement, and P Sweeney.
School team: P Sweeney; M Sullivan, K Mahoney, S O'Flaherty, A Griffin; D Catton, B Lowe; P Thompson, D Brister, G Forrester, P Fletcher,Capt., T Stocks, T McClement, F Barnes, H Crean.
Sevens: Oxford - Both the School teams went out in the first round, to King's Taunton, and Belmont. At Roehampton we lost to Christ's Hospital in the first round. Our main problem was obtaining possession, and we only had our hands on the ball three times against Christ's!

1968-1969

P 13 W 5 D 3 L 5 F 123 A 98
In school matches the final analysis read as above, which suggested an average season. It could, however, have been so much better. One great lack was the absence of a goal-kicker. In the Leighton Park match, S Jones converted five out of seven tries scored, and with a penalty goal going over, courtesy of S McCall, we had more points from kicking than in the whole of the remaining 12 games!
S O'Flaherty, Capt,. had a very good season as a player, and also as a Captain. His tackling and generalship got us through several difficult periods in various matches. Occasionally he tried to do too much on his own, but his play was well up to standard. S McCall, the other centre was dependable, with the wingers outside in A J Griffin and K D Mahoney, who had all the necessary attributes.
D A Catton, a very gifted player, was part of a very successful pair of half backs, and his tackling was devastating. He was supported by S R Jones, who survived considerable punishment at the base of the scrum, but learned how to escape the clutches of opponents, and make breaks for the line.
M J Crean, at full back, the last line of defence, didn't just see himself as a defender. He scored several tries, and had a good appreciation of when to join the line.
The forwards as a unit were first class, and on most occasions provided enough good ball to win the match. D J Beesley, T Neville, and G D Moore formed a solid front row. I C Hartley and P M Thompson provided ballast in the second row, and D M Sullivan and W F Forrester buzzed about as wing forwards do, with T McClement the outstanding forward at number 8.

The Old Dowegians sent a strong, but younger side down to face the School. But with M J Welch, C P Nicoll, and J Clouston available, it was never going to be easy.
Old Boys team : F Murphy-O'Connor; F Aung, M Welch, D Reddin-Clancy, D Smallwood; J Kerr, J Clouston,; M Smith, S Hirst, M Kulesza, R Gude, P Fletcher, P Nicoll, C Butler, P Usher-Somers . The score was School 8, Old Boys 25.

School: M Crean; K Mahoney, S McCall, S O'Flaherty,Capt. A Griffin; D Catton, S Jones; D Beesley, T Neville, G Moore, I Hartley, P Thompson, W Forrester, M Sullivan, T McClement,

Colours were awarded to: D Catton, I Hartley, P Thompson, W Forrester.

Sevens: We did not have great success in any of the Sevens tournaments we entered.
At Oxford, we beat Wiggeston 6-0, but then lost to Whitefriars 13-0.
At Surrey, we beat Reeds 10-6, but lost to Worth 8-5.
At Roehampton, we beat Haverfordwest 6-0, but then came across our nemesis - Royal Belfast and we lost 19-0.
The team was, O'Flaherty, T McClement, P Thompson, W Forrester, I Hartley, D Catton, M Sullivan, M Crean, K Mahoney, J Coombes, and M Crowther.

1969-1970

P 14 W 1 D 0 L 13 F 61 A 224

"In terms of the season just closed, in which only one of the inter-school games was won out of a total of fourteen played, was a disaster". It would, however, be unfortunate if this year's XV was judged only on these statistics. We only had the Captain, D A Catton, back from the previous year, and much of the side were filled with this year's Colts, raw and inexperienced. The abiding impression of the whole season was of a side who showed tremendous keenness, and spirit, which meant that they gave each match, win or lose, their all.
Never did they give in, and much credit must be given to the outstanding player of the team, D A Catton, at fly half. I C Hartley never played a bad game, and T Neville and D Beesley were always to the fore. A W Brister made up the front row, with them, a short one, however. H A Montgomery and R A Corser were in the boiler room, And G A Hayes also played well in this area. R M Masrieh played in almost every match and was a capable and industrious wing forward.
In the backs, J R Wills played at scrum half, but when he agreed to move his position to full back, his place was taken and then kept by W E Yates. S P Luscombe and K C McGarry showed promise, but later lost interest. T Catton was brought into the centre to play alongside S B Fitzgerald, and between them they showed much endeavour, particularly with a view to next year. A J Allen, on the wing, and J A Combes, the other centre, played soundly, but they needed more confidence in their ability to penetrate an opposing defence. Perhaps too much was expected of them, but they appeared not to improve as time went on. At full back, C P Vaughan started rather diffidently, but he improved more than most of the other players.

Colours were awarded to: T E Neville.

The match against a strong Old Dowegians side ended -- 0-22.
Old Boys: F Murphy-O'Connor; W Osborne, M Welch, D Reddin-Clancy, F Aung; E Sinnott, J Clouston; M Kulesza, A Aung, S Hirst, P Fletcher, P Ashforth, S Hughes, P Griffith, P Nicoll.

School: C P Vaughan; A J Allen, T M Catton, J A Coombes, S B Fitzgerald; D A Catton, Capt., W E Yares; A W Brister, T E Neville, D J Beesley, G A Hayes, H S Montgomery, R A Masrieh, I C Hartley, R A Corser.

Sevens: We entered the Surrey tournament, and lost to Royal Guildford GS 10-13.
In our first game at Roehampton we lost 3-13to the eventual winners, Monmouth. It was a league set up, and we beat Lancing 16-0, and lost to Prior Park, 5-6. Only the winners went through.
The team: C P Vaughan, K C McGarry, D A Catton,Capt., W Yates, S B Fitzgerald, T E Neville, I C Hartley.