Boxing Day rugby enjoyed

Broadland-Great Yarmouth Rugby Club played their annual Boxing Day match when their Townies beat the Country Folk 34-24.The Townies were club players living in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston and the Country Folk were all from the villages of Lothingland and Broadland (both teams pictured).

Broadland-Great Yarmouth Rugby Club played their annual Boxing Day match when their Townies beat the Country Folk 34-24.

The Townies were club players living in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston and the Country Folk were all from the villages of Lothingland and Broadland (both teams pictured). The morning's match welcomed a number of old faces as well as a multitude of younger players.

Andy Hewitt, out of action for a couple of months due to an injury, took charge of his first senior match as a referee, having just qualified as a match official. A good number of spectators braved the cold to cheer on the teams.

Tomorrow, Broadland-Great Yarmouth travel to Diss for a friendly, kick-off 2.15pm. The senior side returns to Wednesday night training on January 7 (7-9pm).

To know more about playing rugby in Great Yarmouth contact head coach Andy Hargrave on 07702 673259.

Youth and Mini Rugby: The club's youth section for five to 16s re-starts on Sunday, 10am-noon, at the club's home ground, Cobholm playing fields, Great Yarmouth (just off the A12, south of Breydon Bridge).

There is no charge for playing or training at youth rugby, and the clubhouse is open, serving tea, coffee and bacon rolls.

For more information on playing rugby in Great Yarmouth visit www.broadlandrfc.com