RM2's first match of the year saw them at home to Harris, possibly the smallest team in the league, with only 4 players. The away leg had been an enjoyable outing for the team, and they were looking forward to another good night.
Our team consisted of Phil, Chris, Dave, and Rob; as usual the Harris guys brought their best four. Everyone got there early (which is a victory in itself for our club at a home game), and the pairs started their warmups. Chris and Phil took their normal spot in the first pair, with Dave and Rob playing as numbers 3 & 4.
The match was more competitive than the away leg had been, with Harris showing ther improvment and claiming a couple of extra points each game, compared to their previous scores, but still not quite enough to get to 21 in any of the games. Another 6-0 win for Trinity should see RM2 still comfortably as the top dogs in the division.
After the match was finished, both teams had a mix around anad played a few social games, including mixing in some folks from the no-strings session next door. It's this element of the Rugby league / division that I think makes it unique over some others - the social side. The fact that people are willing to stop and play some social badminton after a match is a testament to the community feel.