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    Posted: 27 Jul 2025 at 14:36
Originally posted by Mark W-J Mark W-J wrote:

Max is also going to be backs coach. Went to the AGM last night - I think we're confident that we'll be competitive, but there is definitely no talk of promotion. The promise of new signings with National League and Championship experience, a mix of young and more experienced. Lots of strong sides in this league, and I would be happy with a mid-table finish,


I'd be happy with a top 11 finish!

This league is a quantum leap up from what we've recently experienced.
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Originally posted by BoomfaBlues88 BoomfaBlues88 wrote:

Originally posted by Halliford Halliford wrote:

Originally posted by clieves clieves wrote:

Originally posted by RugbyFarmer RugbyFarmer wrote:

Guessing oundle has big aspirations to get to Nat 1

There's a lot of money behind them

Reminds me of Old Elthamians.

Or a Late Peterborough LionsShocked

Or a Rochford Hundred John!


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Originally posted by Halliford Halliford wrote:

Originally posted by clieves clieves wrote:

Originally posted by RugbyFarmer RugbyFarmer wrote:

Guessing oundle has big aspirations to get to Nat 1

There's a lot of money behind them

Reminds me of Old Elthamians.

Or a Late Peterborough LionsShocked
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Originally posted by clieves clieves wrote:

Originally posted by RugbyFarmer RugbyFarmer wrote:

Guessing oundle has big aspirations to get to Nat 1

There's a lot of money behind them

Reminds me of Old Elthamians.
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Originally posted by RugbyFarmer RugbyFarmer wrote:

Guessing oundle has big aspirations to get to Nat 1

There's a lot of money behind them
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Got the squad and coaches for it, it would appear 
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Guessing oundle has big aspirations to get to Nat 1
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Originally posted by Happy Happy wrote:

How many backs coaches do you need 😂 shingler Bell and now Bodilly 
Shings stepped down as backs coach when he took on the role at Ealing Women last season. Bell was skills coach and appears to have given that up but is staying on as a player.
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Originally posted by GJ 3 GJ 3 wrote:

Sounds like some people dont like Oundle splashing the cash....its entirely up to them I guess.             Im sure they will heed the experiences of OE's, East Grinstead etc
I am told Tony, that the pitch can be like a quagmire in the winter, not like the super pitch down at Havant.  Getting the balance between investment in facilities, encouraging youth, minis, girls and running a semi pro team is not easy as we all know.

lets hope nobody dies shall we GJ 3 as you seem full of knowledge - as that does tend to affect things!!


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How many backs coaches do you need 😂 shingler Bell and now Bodilly 
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Originally posted by GJ 3 GJ 3 wrote:

Sounds like some people dont like Oundle splashing the cash....its entirely up to them I guess.             Im sure they will heed the experiences of OE's, East Grinstead etc
I am told Tony, that the pitch can be like a quagmire in the winter, not like the super pitch down at Havant.  Getting the balance between investment in facilities, encouraging youth, minis, girls and running a semi pro team is not easy as we all know.

Indeed their pitch can be somewhat boggy especially when the Nene donates 10000000 litres to it during the (extended) rainy season.

Let's hope they're neighbours 15miles away provides some insight into what a climb can do, Peterborough Lions did a similar rise and then dropped off and are kicking around level 6/7. 

If it happens again we can consider it a Peterborough curse
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Max is also going to be backs coach. Went to the AGM last night - I think we're confident that we'll be competitive, but there is definitely no talk of promotion. The promise of new signings with National League and Championship experience, a mix of young and more experienced. Lots of strong sides in this league, and I would be happy with a mid-table finish,
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Max bodilly Ealing to London Welsh expect Welsh to go straight through the league 
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Originally posted by islander islander wrote:

Originally posted by The Hawks The Hawks wrote:


The experienced centre has spent the last two seasons at Camberley in London & South East The League once known as the The League once known as the The League once known as the The League once known as the The League once known as the Premiership iership iership iership iership ier, but before that...


Not sure if this is a typo, or attempt at satire?!
I copied it from our website, I guess the author has had an early morning glass of the hard stuff!!


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Originally posted by islander islander wrote:

Originally posted by The Hawks The Hawks wrote:


The experienced centre has spent the last two seasons at Camberley in London & South East The League once known as the The League once known as the The League once known as the The League once known as the Premiership iership iership iership ier, but before that...


Not sure if this is a typo, or attempt at satire?!

Well it's funnier than some professional satire I have heard!
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It’s exactly the problem I had the other day. The algorithms are in overdrive.
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Originally posted by The Hawks The Hawks wrote:


The experienced centre has spent the last two seasons at Camberley in London & South East The League once known as the The League once known as the The League once known as the Premiership iership iership ier, but before that...


Not sure if this is a typo, or attempt at satire?!
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Latest signings from Henley:

Henley Hawks are delighted to welcome the first raft of new signings to the club for the 2025/26 season including the return of influential centre Connor Hayhow. 

Hayhow, brother of Hawks hooker Spencer, was at the club for two stints between 2016 and 2018 and his return will add significant firepower to the Hawks midfield. 

The experienced centre has spent the last two seasons at Camberley in London & South East The League once known as the The League once known as the Premiership iership ier, but before that plied his trade at London Scottish and Rosslyn Park before signing for Rams in National One. 

Joining Hayhow in Henley colours will be Guernsey Raiders Supporters' Player of the Season Jack Colbourne. Covering several positions across the backline, Colbourne is a real coup for the Hawks having been in excellent form for the Channel Islanders last season. He even scored against Henley at Dry Leas in the Hawks 26-15 victory over the Raiders last November. 

Completing the trio of new signings, we also welcome second row Ben Elsey. Having represented Nottingam University as well as Harlequins U18's, Elsey will add significant height to the Hawks lineout.

Henley Hawks Director of Rugby Luke Allen commented on the trio of new signings, 'I am delighted to welcome Connor, Jack and Ben to Henley and very much look forward to them showcasing their skills in front of Henley supporters when our pre-season fixtures commence in August. We are putting together a really exciting squad that I have no doubt will be challenging at the top of National 2 East come April next year'. 




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Some new 2nd rows to OAs, maybe not strengthening though...
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Seems the NAT 1 and championship having a clear out has worked out well for the likes of BSE OAs Oundle etc etc 
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