Old Reigatians at Middlesex 7s 1977

In 1977, 2 teams were invited to the Middlesex 7s Finals,
Gosforth (Professional team became Newcastle)
and
Leicester
the rest of the teams qualified for the Middlesex 7s Finals at grounds around London.

Old Reigatians qualified at London Irish, beating 5 sides in a knock out competition.

Other teams in the Final:
Harlequins
Streatham & Croydon
Wimbledonians
Wasps
Rosslyn Park
Saracens
St Lukes Colleges
Richmond
Blackheath
Loughborough Colleges (I [holders] and II)
London Welsh
London Scottish

With more hair than now, Old Reigatians team:
Number Position Name Age
1 Wing : Roy Hoolahan 21
2 Centre: Peter Lambert 26?
3 Fly Half: Nick Brown 20
4 Scrum Half: Dick Mayle 20
5 Prop: Martyn (Bash) Bates 20
6 Hooker: Shon Jones 20
7 Prop: Paul Shrimpton 22




Match Summary:
Overawed, Reigatians go behind by 2 converted tries.
Crowd and supporters fear a complete rout.
Reigatians fight back to level with last kick in "Normal time".
Reigatians kick off in sudden death, Leicester score to leave Reigatian dreams shattered.

Highlights on video: (1st 3 min)
Prince Charles arrives to support Old Reigatians
Club Captain Keith Dow manages 20 yard sprint
Dick Mayle feeds Peter Lambert who scores after a well rehearshed penalty move.
Nick Brown converts.
2nd try not on video but Nick Brown's Conversion from the touchline, for Old Reigatians to draw level level with Leicester, gets the loadest cheer of the day at Twickenham.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Old
• Reigatians
• Middlesex
• 7s