Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to bring you the first installment covering the famous Nomads of Rosslyn Park Football Club. I'll begin by quoting a statement taken from the Nomads web page that encompasses the essence of Nomad rugby..."The Nomads play their particular style of social rugby in Middlesex Merit Table 3 and are always on the lookout for talented players who have no interest in training."
Being part of such a big club both historically and in stature has a slight downfall. The past 2 seasons have seen the Nomads win the Middlesex Merit Table 3 league and playoffs. However, promotion could not take place as Rosslyn Park has a team in the league above. So, twice we have seen our runners up promoted to a higher league.
This situation does not dishearten us in the slightest as we play rugby mainly for the social aspect that the sport offers. Having good chat and being able to handle a pint are key elements of being a Nomad. In fact rugby skill is not a huge factor at all, as we are basically a drinking team with a rugby problem.
Our first game of the season was a friendly match against a well drilled team from Esher Rugby Club in which we won 60 -22. An extract from the match report tells the story of this match.
"...our captain found himself in the unlikely situation of having only 20 metres of vacant space between himself and the try line. Having, only moments before, spoken about the need to pass before the tackle in order to prevent hitting the hard ground, Lapin decided not to take heed of his own advice and in trying to fend off a chasing opponent, fell and dislocated his elbow. Cracking stuff."
To fully understand the spirit in which we play rugby, you must know that our captain returned from hospital morphine induced and arm in sling to celebrate our first game of the season with the team. After being spotted by the club physio, he was reprimanded and told to go home which he duly did.
A good first game of the season boys, here's to a fantastic season ahead!
...may the pints flow.
