Staffordshire Under 20

Sunday 30 March 2025 @ Lichfield RFC

On a glorious Sunday afternoon in Lichfield a large crowd gathered with anticipation to watch the first championship game of this Season’s U20 campaign.

The squad entered the game full of confidence on the back of a successful run out in early march against Cheshire.

The game started with both sides looking to play expansive rugby on the superb surface at Lichfield Rugby Club.

Staffordshire struck first with a converted try from Josh Butler (Walsall). Staffordshire scored a further 3 tries in the first half from Lewis Dono (Trentham), Lucas Cotterell (Walsall) and Samson Shute (Stoke)

Half Time

Staffordshire U20 24

Warwickshire U 20 17

Staffordshire started the second half on the attack and had a try disallowed in the first five minutes.  The attack was effective all game and resulted in another 3 tries for Staffordshire.

The tries were scored by Reuben Gibson (Newcastle (STAFFS)), Jon Carr (Trentham) and Toby Smith (Walsall).

Final score

Staffordshire U20 41

Warwickshire U20 31

The next game will be on 11 May against North Midlands away at Bridgnorth RFC, kick off will be at 2;30pm.

A huge thank you to Lichfield Rugby Club for allowing us to use their facilities.

Thanks also goes to the referee team from NLD RFU.

The squad for this game was: