Fiery win for Ludlow anniversary

A clutch of Ludlow's past stars lined the Linney terraces to witness a 17-14 win against Aston Old Edwardians.

The old boys turned out in force to watch the fiery Midlands Three West (North) clash as part of the club's 75th anniversary celebrations.

"They were all there busy telling us all how to play," joked Ludlow skipper Jake Parkes.

Dan Rawlings finished off a well worked move to put the home side 5-3 ahead after Aston had kicked an early penalty.

The visitors went over to move back in front before half time but Mark Gaubert restored Ludlow's advantage after the turnaround.

Gaubert was then sinbinned after fisticuffs with Aston's No 8, who was also yellow carded.

Ludlow fared better at 14 against 14 and Matt Young went over for a converted try to make it 17-8.

Rawlings was then sent to the sinbin following another altercation and Aston kicked two penalties in his absence to narrow the gap.

Parkes added: "The boys stood up to the line and did the job well.

"If we nail our next game and get the win then we'll be right up there."

Matthew Phillips breaks through an Aston tackle. Picture: James Watkins nextpage

Mark Gaubert in action nextpage

The line-out in front of Ludlow Castle

Marking Ludlow Rugby Club's 75th anniversary are club president Gerald Acton, left, and anniversary organiser Lawrie Wallace

Players from 1957-1993 gather before the match. From left: Bob Paige, Gerald Acton (president), Bob Flemons, Tony Hern, Peter Brooks, Godfrey Brown and Richard Griffithsnextpage

From left: Jeff Lewis, Glyn Nash, Shane Magill and Charlie Prince