Apologies for the late notice but Womens training is cancelled this evening.
Saturday 19/03
Millwall 22 – Maldon 29
No-one who has been following the 1st team really expected much out of this semi-final fixture against a team that have been consistently strong all season. How wrong we were, with a Millwall try in the opening minutes of the game. Going into the second half 5-24 looked like the beginning was the best of it - Maldon had shored up plenty of territory with some excellent position kicking and converted that into points. However, Millwall came explosively out of the blocks after half time, and when we reached 22-24 the game was definitely within our grasp. A controversial try disallowed for an alleged knock on probably decided the game for us as Maldon finished off with a try with roughly 5 minutes to go.
There were a lot of individual performances to commend in this game but as a team, the 1s gave it everything, we might not have made the final but there’s only pride in the way we went out.
Sunday 20/03
Haringey 81 – Millwall Venus 10
A injury strewn game made more difficult by the fact Haringey went uncontested. This flattered their speed which was their strength rather us being able to use our power in the scrums.
Upcoming Fixtures:
Saturday 26/03
Millwall 1s v Billericay
Sunday 27/03
Youth Training as usual
Mixed Youth and Adult touch 11.30 -13.00
And what a super Saturday it will be, not only is the clubhouse open from 13.45 for the quenching of 6 Nations thirsts - but the Men’s first team will be heading out to Hackney for the semi-final of the Essex Presidents Shield.
All that excitement perhaps not ideal preparation for the Venus team heading out to Haringey on Sunday - or the parents getting up with the Lions - but such weekends are what the club is for.
Saturday 19/03
Millwall 1s v Maldon – Semi-final Essex Presidents Shield KO 14.00 @ Hackney Marshes
Sunday 20/03
Youth Training as usual
Mixed Youth and Adult Touch 11.30 – 13.00
Haringey v Venus KO 14.00 @ N22 5QW
Saturday 12/03
Millwall 52 – Old Brentwoods 15
First of all, a big thanks to Barking RFC for hosting us, with a season full of pitch struggles we are very grateful to the assistance we've received from other clubs.
It was a game that seemed remarkably low key, quite the opposite of the tight away fixture just before Xmas. Once the backs got some ball in hand to run around with, it was pretty much Millwalls game to lose. Old Brentwoods came out strong in the second half and did well to put 3 decent tries on the score board and look threatening at times.
Sunday 13/03
Venus @ Windsor
I believe this was a mixed team against a mixed team affair with the side featuring the Venus players coming away the slightly shorter end of a close 10 – 17 scoreline. Try scored by Venus player Susie Nodder.
Upcoming fixtures
Saturday 19/03
Millwall v Maldon – Semi final Essex Presidents Shield
Sunday 20/03
Youth Training as usual
Mixed Youth and Adult Touch 11.30 – 13.00
Haringey v Venus 14:00
Clubhouse will be open from 19:00 Friday 11/03 to show the Wales v France game. Expect plenty of cocktails, pernod and general joie de vivre, cariads.
Opening tbc for 12/03.
Saturday 12/03
Millwall 1s v Old Brentwood RFC KO 14:00 @ RM9 4TX
**Due to the unavailability of pitches at Hackney Marshes, Barking have kindly provided us with a pitch. The good news for supporters is that Barking RFC is less than 10 minutes away from Becontree station on the District line**
Sunday 13/03
Youth Training as usual
Mixed Youth and Adult Touch @11.30
Venus players to participate in a tournament in Windsor