Oak's 2017-18 Fixtures

[observer]

I’m guessing that the 2017-18 fixtures are out given Rugby Lions have published their fixtures (though there’s nothing yet on the RFU website).

Assuming www.therugbyfootballclub.co.uk/fixtures.php is correct, then we’ve got quite a few new fixtures (relegation/promotion obviously but think there must be some level transfers.

Bournville and Newport went up, being replaced directly by Bromsgrove and Lutterworth I think?

At the other end we lost Crewe, Whitchurch & Kenilworth to relegation and look to have been replaced by Rugby Lions, Camp Hill & Stourbridge. Stratford appear to have disappeared so must have been level transferred to the Midlands 1 East changing places with Melbourne (seems odd as they’re in Derbyshire).

This is the list for Midlands 1 West based on the Rugby Lions fixture list.

Bromsgrove
Burton
Camp Hill
Dudley Ks
Hereford
Lutterworth
Melbourn
Moseley Oak
Rugby Lions
Stoke on Trent
Stourbridge Lions
Sutton Coldfield
Wolverhampton
Worcester

[kingsheathlad]

Have Oak recruited during the summer and have they lost any players.

[observer]

Fixtures for 2017/18 appear to be out on the RFU website
www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/teams/moseley-oak/

2nd Sept Melbourne (a)
9th Sept Worcester (a)
16th Sept Rugby (a)
23rd Sept Stoke (a)
30th Sept Stourbridge (h)

Wonder if these are right……………..4 away matches in a row?

[Phil]

I think there is still some shuffling to be done as it does say 'Ground TBC'.

[observer]

Hi Phil - From memory, the 'ground tbc' remains all season on the RFU fixture list. I think it only gets filled in for the top leagues ...........but suspect you're right about possible shuffling around to fit in with Mose home games in NL1.

[observer]

Just clocked it - and missed the first pre-season friendly!

5th August - Caldicot (H)
19th August - Melton Mowbray (H)

The league programme starts with a glut of away fixtures starting with Melbourne away on 2nd September.
www.moseleyoakrugby.co.uk/fixtures.php

First home fixture at the end of September.

[kingsheathlad]

How did they get on against Caldicot.

[Communications Team]

Not really sure as according to Caldicot''s Twitter feed they think they played Blaenavon on the 5th 😳

Will try to find out