North Walsham v Portsmouth
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Jacko - it is in London & South East 1, not just London - lol.
In the same way North, Midlands and South West cover vast tracks of land, London itself is but a small central part of the Division. London itself is not a County, but made up of much of Middlesex - NW of river; some of Herts north of river; some of Essex NE of river; some Surrey - sarf west of river; some of Kent - SE of river).
Plus L= &SE has rest of Essex, Kent, Surrey, and Herts plus Hampshire (Portsmouth) and Eastern Counties (Suffolk and Norfolk [North Walsham]).
That is where the clubs come from, but Hampshire is in South West for referees (with Berkshire, Bucks and Oxfordshire) and I believe Herts is in Midlands (ex-Lucy ?) as far as referees go !
As for the clubs, North Walsham have always been a serious club at this level and higher in National Leagues, but seem to struggle at moment.
Portsmouth were a mid London & SE leagues club for years but invested in coaches and players with new clubhouse a few years ago, got up to London & SE 1, hang in there and now are mid-table.
Journey to North Walsham from Portsmouth is a nightmare (over 5 hours usually), so Portsmouth could be well below par (and some players may not make the trip). Basingstoke and Havant hated the trip in the past and robust agricultural nature of the play.
Good luck and enjoy
In the same way North, Midlands and South West cover vast tracks of land, London itself is but a small central part of the Division. London itself is not a County, but made up of much of Middlesex - NW of river; some of Herts north of river; some of Essex NE of river; some Surrey - sarf west of river; some of Kent - SE of river).
Plus L= &SE has rest of Essex, Kent, Surrey, and Herts plus Hampshire (Portsmouth) and Eastern Counties (Suffolk and Norfolk [North Walsham]).
That is where the clubs come from, but Hampshire is in South West for referees (with Berkshire, Bucks and Oxfordshire) and I believe Herts is in Midlands (ex-Lucy ?) as far as referees go !
As for the clubs, North Walsham have always been a serious club at this level and higher in National Leagues, but seem to struggle at moment.
Portsmouth were a mid London & SE leagues club for years but invested in coaches and players with new clubhouse a few years ago, got up to London & SE 1, hang in there and now are mid-table.
Journey to North Walsham from Portsmouth is a nightmare (over 5 hours usually), so Portsmouth could be well below par (and some players may not make the trip). Basingstoke and Havant hated the trip in the past and robust agricultural nature of the play.
Good luck and enjoy
Jacko
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are you talking geographically, or in terms of rugby?
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In terms of the construction of London & SE rugby leagues !
In terms of the construction of London & SE rugby leagues !
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North Walsham has to compete for few (good skilled) playing resources with other clubs in the area .. whichever club has the most money and coaching resources etc will usually get the mercenaries ...
Diss are doing well in London 2 North ....
Further afield but roughly in the area, Cambridge have flown up the leagues in the last few years.
Diss are doing well in London 2 North ....
Further afield but roughly in the area, Cambridge have flown up the leagues in the last few years.
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I've got Diss next week against Bury St.Edmunds. Should be a good local derby methinks - without much XMas cheer
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To complete the circle I have Portsmouth v Bury St Edmunds in Intermediate Cup on 13th as assessor for incoming SEG ref.
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Jeez.
Diss was one of my exchanges before I emigrated.
I've had more fun!
Diss was one of my exchanges before I emigrated.
I've had more fun!
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I do the occaisional training session at Portsmouth RFC and for some reason, they seem to forget everything we do when it comes to match day. If you can keep them on their feet, they'll be fine!
Good bunch of lads. I suspect the journey and the slope at Scottow will be the take their effect from the 65th minute.
Good bunch of lads. I suspect the journey and the slope at Scottow will be the take their effect from the 65th minute.