Romsey U15s travelled to Overton on Sunday, knowing that a bonus point win would hand them their first League Title; snatching the glory from Ellingham and Ringwood on the final day of the season.

The U15s beat Overton in the cup final last year and it was clear from the start that the home side were still licking their wounds, matching Romsey’s game play and tenacity throughout the first half as the two sides exchanged blows and points with Romsey finishing the first period 17 v 7 to the good.

Half time saw Captain Max Carter, address his team’s first half nerves in his half time talk and the Mighty Romsey U15s took to the field with renewed confidence at the start of the second 30. Thanks to the depth and commitment of the squad, a new second row partnership, two fresh wingers, a centre pairing and a front row bull dog bolstered the team as Romsey began to grind out the tries against a resilient opposition.

An unstoppable rucking game linked seamlessly with fluent back play taking the ball from one side of the pitch to other, continuously probing the stoic defence for weakness. The forwards fought tirelessly against a determined Overton Pack before the opposition reluctantly but inevitably succumbed to the relentless Romsey onslaught and the Home Town Heroes ran out 41 v 17 winners and LEAGUE CHAMPIONS.

Tries were scored by our Flying Fullback Alex Goodey, who scored 5 and Keaton Smith, our Wrecking Ball (and rather bloodied) Number 8, who topped off the forwards efforts with a further 2 tries under the posts. Conversions scored by fly half, Leo Rawlins.

Coach Matt Southey said “I am so extremely proud of the boys and so very grateful to have such a supportive group of parents. From the Coaches, Medics and Management Team, I say a massive well done to our lads, rest easy over Christmas and come back ready for an equally exciting Cup Run in the New Year”.