Aireborough RUFC

The 2nd XV found the difference in class between a 2nd team and a first team when the went thirty points down in the first fifteen minutes against Harrogate Pythons, who currently lie top of Division Four. Stern words from coach Andy Wray gave the 2nds some self belief and they managed to stem the tide and compete - unfortunately, too little to late and they went down 35-7

Heavy overnight frost meant the postponement of the 1st XV game and cancellation of the 3rd XV also. Play was possible down at Otliensians allowing some of the second team to display their talents in front of a large crowd. They took the opportunity in the first half racking up 31 points with five tries from Williams (H), Pickup, Johnson, Arundel and Waterhouse. Stu Williams added three conversions. The second half was a poor affair as 'Ensians bolstered their back line up and ball dried up for Aire. The only score came from 'Ensians but the first half had been enough to secure a 31-19 victory.
News from the league administrators that the replay against Wath Upon Dearne will be on May 1st, no news on when we will be able to replay against 'Ensians but the end of the season already looks crowded and midweek games are likely

Rugby got back to business and the 1st XV were severely routed by a rampant Roundhegians side who scored seven tries in recording a 51-17 victory. All of Aire's points were scored by James Druce with a Penatly, two tries and a conversion. Aire will need to up the intensity of their game when local rival Otliensians are the visitors to Nunroyd Park next week.
The 2nd XV recorded a 20-3 victory with Matt Osbourn jetting in from the ski-slopes to score a try. Stu Williams round matters of with a try, 2 penalties and two conversions.
The 3rd XV travelled to Threshfield to visit Wharfedale and came away point less with a 41-0 defeat