Southampton Gladiators visit Gloucester

Fed up of playing Basingstoke, our first Upolo game was very welcome, even if it meant a 200 mile round trip to Cheltenham to face Gloucester on a Friday night. What else would we rather be doing? 9 boys congregated on the concourse, with Ross taking my suggestion to pack food to heart and turning up with a whole Thai curry. The journey there proved … Continue reading Southampton Gladiators visit Gloucester

Biggest Boys Batter Sheep Sha…South Wales!

By Anton Stephan 11.11.2015   The men’s first’s continued their winning streak against South Wales with a beautiful result of 18-6. We’re not called the biggest boys for nothing. Fuelled by our success in the previous matches, SUWPC’s biggest boys turned up loud and proud ready to face the Welsh!   With our full squad buzzing and reliable Rich returning to the game after his … Continue reading Biggest Boys Batter Sheep Sha…South Wales!

Cardiff ‘Met’ their makers…

Match report by Charlie Roberts.   Wednesday the 18th 12:55, the finest gentlemen of SUWPC set off optimistically, with the aim of reaching Cardiff in 2 hours, for a 3pm swim off. Arriving half an hour late led there being no warm up, and only 7-minute quarters running clock.   Before the match started, Neil’s northern heritage showed as he relieved himself in the shower, … Continue reading Cardiff ‘Met’ their makers…

Biggest Boys Battle Basingstoke

The Seconds first competitive game of the season was at home to Basingstoke in the Hampshire league. Having swept all before us on our way to glory in the previous season, the spectators had gathered in anticipation to see what we could produce this season. Eager to not disappoint our legion of followers, a full 13 man squad had assembled to attempt to put on … Continue reading Biggest Boys Battle Basingstoke