Match Preview: Selby 1st XV v Old Crossleyans

The weather may not be on our side again this weekend, but that won’t dampen the excitement as Selby RUFC’s 1st XV return to Sandhill Lane for their second home fixture of the Regional 2 North East season, welcoming familiar rivals Old Crossleyans.

Selby head into the game looking to build on their gritty performance away at Morley, where they stayed in the fight until the final quarter despite atrocious conditions. With a week’s rest allowing injuries to heal and training intensity to rise, the squad are eager to turn effort into points on the board in front of a home crowd.

Old Crossleyans arrive after a tough start to the season, including a home defeat against Pocklington and two away losses. However, they are always dangerous — well-drilled, physical at the breakdown, and ready to test Selby from the opening whistle.

The two clubs last clashed in the 2023/24 season, when honours were shared: Selby victorious at home, but edged out away. With both sides looking to build momentum, Saturday promises another tight and competitive encounter.

So wrap up, grab your waterproofs, and come down to cheer the team on. Your support makes all the difference — rain or shine!

Selby RUFC, Sandhill Lane
Kick-off: 3.00pm, Saturday
Clubhouse bar and kitchen open all afternoon

Match Preview: Selby 1st XV v Old Crossleyans

The weather may not be on our side again this weekend, but that won’t dampen the excitement as Selby RUFC’s 1st XV return to Sandhill Lane for their second home fixture of the Regional 2 North East season, welcoming familiar rivals Old Crossleyans.

Selby head into the game looking to build on their gritty performance away at Morley, where they stayed in the fight until the final quarter despite atrocious conditions. With a week’s rest allowing injuries to heal and training intensity to rise, the squad are eager to turn effort into points on the board in front of a home crowd.

Old Crossleyans arrive after a tough start to the season, including a home defeat against Pocklington and two away losses. However, they are always dangerous — well-drilled, physical at the breakdown, and ready to test Selby from the opening whistle.

The two clubs last clashed in the 2023/24 season, when honours were shared: Selby victorious at home, but edged out away. With both sides looking to build momentum, Saturday promises another tight and competitive encounter.

So wrap up, grab your waterproofs, and come down to cheer the team on. Your support makes all the difference — rain or shine!

Selby RUFC, Sandhill Lane
Kick-off: 3.00pm, Saturday
Clubhouse bar and kitchen open all afternoon