About Old Laurentian Rfc
Old Laurentian RFC
Old Laurentian Rfc Description
Old Laurentian Rugby Football Club was founded over 90 years ago by former pupils of Lawrence Sheriff School in Rugby. It has been open to all comers since the late 1960s although it still retains strong links with the school which produces a regular supply of quality players for the club. The club is proud of its close connection with the origin of the great game. Not only is the club located in Rugby but the school from which the club grew is named after the founder of Rugby School, Lawrence Sheriff.
OLRFC is committed to providing a good standard of amateur rugby with traditional rugby club hospitality for like-minded players and supporters. The aim of the club is to provide regular, competitive games for players of all abilities and ambitions backed up by a qualified coaching team, excellent facilities and qualified medical support.
The club is based at Fenley Field, Bilton, a thirteen acre sports ground with three pitches, (one with floodlights), a welcoming clubhouse, a well equipped gym and a purpose built grandstand with seating for 200 spectators.
The teams
The 1st XV finished second in Midlands 2 West (South) in 2009 /10 and won the play-off game for promotion to Midlands One (West). This followed four seasons in Midlands Two, in three of which the club finished third and narrowly missed out on promotion. 2010 /11 unfortunately saw us relegated back down on the last day of the season despite winning more games than two or three teams above us. After re-grouping in 2011 /12, OLs again finished second in Midlands 2 West (South) in 2012 /13 to gain promotion back into Midlands 1 for 2013 /14 following a promotion play-off win against Moseley Oak.
The 2nd XV compete in Warwickshire League One. They have had outstanding results in recent seasons finishing third in 2009 /10 and second the following year, as well as winning the local Clonmell Cup for 2nd XVs. 2011 /12 saw the 2nds win the league title which was repeated last season with a superb 100% league record.
The 3rd XV play competitive rugby in Warwickshire League Three and are a mixture of young, developing talent combined with, shall we say, years of experience.
The social side
Whilst league success is the measure of our progress, the club does not neglect the social side, for which the club has always been well known. Before the advent of leagues, opposition teams were known to ask for two fixtures against the OLs because of their renowned hospitality.
Mini Rugby at OLS
A mini rugby section was started in 2009 and has grown dramatically since its beginnings, starting with just 20 members and rising to over 200 now. The club now caters for boys and girls up to the Under 12 age group and will field its first junior side (Under 13) in season 2014 /15. With a well-established management and coaching set up, the future looks bright for mini and junior rugby at OLs.
Touring
OLs have hosted clubs from afar including teams from USA, Canada, Hungary, South Africa, France and Ireland. We are keen tourists and over the last twenty years and more have built strong links with sides from Minneapolis including Metropolis RFC www. metropolisrugby.com. The last, so far, of our five tours to the USA was in spring 2011, during which many of our younger members were introduced to the joys of touring. The next visit to these shores by Metropolis will be in the Spring 0f 2014.
VPs and Ladies
OLs boast an active Vice Presidents membership of more than 150, many of whom are prominent in the business and commercial life of Rugby and the surrounding area. Consisting of former players and supporters, our VPs are important to us and valued by us. The annual VP Lunch and Away Day are two of the highlights of the social calendar.
The ladies are not forgotten, as the club boasts an active Ladies Section which organises Ladies Day each season and which is active in fund raising, for charitable causes and for the club.
Other sports at Fenley Field
While the rugby club is the major sports group at Fenley Field, the ground is also home to Rugby & East Warwickshire Hockey Club, a leading club in Midlands hockey and aiming for national league status, who use the clubhouse and gym facilities at Fenley Field.
In the summer there is also a thriving OL’s cricket section, which plays in the local Rugby Advertiser midweek league. They now have the benefit of a new artificial wicket that was laid in 2013.
Reviews
Old Laurentians Colts v Newbold (home)
Old Laurentians 2nd Team v Kenilworth (Away)
Old Laurentians 1st team v Kenilworth at home
Scores from yesterday:
1st team won 40-37 against Southam
2nd team won 26-14 at Leamington and Colts beat Leamington #GreenMachine
The season is upon us! Old Laurentians 1st Team are taking on Southam at Fenley Fields in the cup, Saturday 1st September. Kick off 15.00PM
Also Old Laurentians 2nd Team travel to play Leamington in a friendly before the season kicks off.
... #Saturdayisarugbyday #GreenMachine
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Message from Ricky Reed:
Hi Peeps, I was asked a while back if we could put a vets 7s team in the rugger fest thing on saturday, its half pitch and over quickly! Ive told them i doubt i could but they have put us in anyway, so if anyone wants to have a run out we need about 10 players of any age, as i told them no way we will get vets out!
Anyone available let Ricky know 👍🏻
Today is our family fun day. Come on down and watch the Seniors play their first match of the season kick off 3.00. There will be bouncy castles, stalls and the bar will be open! See you there-all welcome from 1pm. #GreenMachine #GreenArmy
With other results in, OL's cricket team have guaranteed their place in Division 2 for next season with one fixture left.
Retweeted Adam Foster (@fosterrugby):
Yeeeeesssssss boys!!!! 👍 https://t.co/Tr1yfkMYbu
196 proves too good as OL's cricket team win a key game at Newbold. Billyeald gets 88 and @JohnBarratt22 gets 49
We are nearly back! The new season is not far away, OLs are taking on Kettering Saturday 18th August in a pre season friendly at Fenley Fields, kick off 3.00pm. #Saturdaysarerugbydays #GreenMachine #GreenArmy
OL's cricket team win against Stretton at Newbold Revel chasing down a target of 104. @chrislepoidevin scores 71 not out
Retweeted RFU Warwickshire (@RFUWarwickshire):
🏉 Community Rugby Coach - South Warwickshire (6 Month Fixed Term Contract
💻 Apply here: https://t.co/E2h7gV561A
... 🖱️ Any questions you have, please contact Rugby Development Officer, Matt Wooldridge via email: MattWooldridge@RFU.com https://t.co/uObVJPQobb
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OL's cricket team chase down a target of 131 to beat @LongItchCC with 2 balls to spare. Billyeald scores 55
OL's cricket team fail to chase down 221 at Dunchurch & Bilton finishing on 201
Summer time blues? Been motivated by the recent World cup of Rugby 7's? Then please get in touch and come along! All welcome!
Retweeted The Merchants Inn (@TheMerchantsInn):
Today @ The Pub: SPECIAL EVENT: Traditional Cider and Rum Festival (12pm)
What a great club!! Very welcoming, terrific atmosphere and they have been known to put in a good tour or two. A very accomplished team on the field and a youth program that any Rugby Club would be proud of.
The unique Rugby club where you are accepted for being who you are and what you bring to the club. Every visitor will receive a warm welcome and it's been my club for 45 years. Never wanted to leave
One hell of an amazing atmosphere.
Bubbling with laughter and happy faces.
Food is amazing and beer is spot on.
Always feels homely either on cold mid winter games or when it's blazing sunshine.
Never have had anything short of the best of times. The hosts walk on water...
Lovely, friendly people. I was the coach driver for Stamford who were playing here today and they couldn’t have looked after me better, thank you all.
Joined the club in 1971 and though I left in 1983 I have never dropped my membership. OLS are in my blood will remain a member until I leave this world.
Family friendly club, with a great welcoming atmosphere. Well worth a visit.
Court approved. Even the bad decisions are good ones for justice
Best club ever. Play hard then party hard.
A welcoming traditional rugby club. Very much a credit to the home town of the game.
A very inclusive society. No matter what your preference - they're open and ready for it…
What a great club!! Very welcoming, terrific atmosphere and they have been known to put in a good tour or two. A very accomplished team on the field and a youth program that any Rugby Club would be proud of.
The unique Rugby club where you are accepted for being who you are and what you bring to the club. Every visitor will receive a warm welcome and it's been my club for 45 years. Never wanted to leave
One hell of an amazing atmosphere.
Bubbling with laughter and happy faces.
Food is amazing and beer is spot on.
Always feels homely either on cold mid winter games or when it's blazing sunshine.
Never have had anything short of the best of times. The hosts walk on water...
Lovely, friendly people. I was the coach driver for Stamford who were playing here today and they couldn’t have looked after me better, thank you all.
Joined the club in 1971 and though I left in 1983 I have never dropped my membership. OLS are in my blood will remain a member until I leave this world.
Family friendly club, with a great welcoming atmosphere. Well worth a visit.
Court approved. Even the bad decisions are good ones for justice
Best club ever. Play hard then party hard.
A welcoming traditional rugby club. Very much a credit to the home town of the game.
A very inclusive society. No matter what your preference - they're open and ready for it…