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Mon Feb 24, 2025 1:34 am

The 2nd Test against Umbria got underway at the Costcuttle stadium yesterday, with both teams battling hard to take an early advantage, following on from the wash out of the 1st Test.

At the end of the first day's play, Umbria appeared to be in a strong position, looking almost certain to win the toss during tomorrow's morning session. Umbrian captain, Majahid Ranmanakoolaban, was pleased with his team's performance : "We've had a great day out on the field today.. I'm really proud of what the boys have been able to achieve. We'll be looking to keep the pressure on tomorrow, and with any luck the rain will stay away for the rest of the week".

But Imaginary captain, Tony Greggson, was still optimistic when interviewed at the end of play : "Obviously it's early days in this match and there's still a lot to play for. We've got a strong team and we're confident that we'll be able to come back at the Umbrians once play gets going tomorrow."

Fri Feb 21, 2025 9:21 am

While most eyes in the sporting world will be on the big second semi-final playoff between the Bears and the Snakes taking place in the Salad Bowl on Friday, we mustn't forget that the 2nd Test versus Umbria starts this weekend.

After the wash-out of the 1st Test both teams will be looking forward to a competitive match, with conditions looking perfect at the Costcuttle Ground in Jillhadi. Umbrian captain Majahid Ranmanakoolaban said "We're hoping for a good match. The ground is looking well-prepared, the weather is set fine, we're all strapped in and ready to go".

The five match Test series is vitally important to both teams, who are both currently tied in 3rd and 4th in the world rankings. Victory for either side will give them a spare berth in the World Cup that starts in the summer.

Wed Feb 19, 2025 4:19 pm

In last night's first semi-final playoff match, the Bears managed to sneak a last-minute victory over the Snakes 24-19, with star centre Mickey Jackson scoring a six-pointer just 30 seconds from the final whistlehorn.

The second of the three playoff matches between the teams takes place a week Friday, with the victorious team going on to meet the Diggers on the Holy Ground in December's SuperFinal.

Full scorecard :
Bears - 24
(Jackson 6 @ 13, Lenson-jenson 3 @ 39, 3 @ 42, Buttmews 6 @ 49 (og), Jackson 6 @ 79)
Snakes - 19
(Wilson 3 @ 6, Piltdown 6 @ 22, 3 @ 24 (+1 extra point), Venison 6 @ 63 )