Welcome to Lions 2012 - The team

This team began life as the Under 6's age group in 2002 and a core of at least half the players have been together ever since. Now the squad boasts over 30 players and it is a sub-set of these who will be going to South Africa, when they will be Under 16's in 2012.

The players are a great, lively bunch, from all walks of life, attend different schools and live in the Lymington and New Milton area of the New Forest. When they compete, something clicks and they play well beyond their years, with a ferocious commitment, which more often than not sees them in the finals of the competitions.

Opposite we have listed some of the main achievements of this squad over the years. One defining moment was playing on the hallowed turf of Twickenham in the Bowl play-off of the National Championships.

Rugby Tours

Over the last 5 years, we have been able to take up to 25 players away on a tour, which have been great experiences for the players, coaches and parents alike, helping to cement strong friendships.

2009 - Isle of Wight,
2008 - Nottingham,
2007 - Weymouth,
2006 - Nottingham,
2005 - Cheddar.

The main wins for the team are as follows;

2009.
April - Runners up in 8 team Bournemouth Festival.

2008.
April - Harlequins Community Cup (RATT Cup) finalists.
May - Competed in National Championship.

2007.
October - New Milton Festival winners.
April - Harlequins Community Cup (RATT Cup) finalists.

2006.
May - Bowl winners at Twickenham, National Championship.

2005.
October - New Milton Festival winners.
March - Hampshire County Champions.
April - Harlequins Community Cup (RATT Cup) finalists.

2004.
October - New Milton Festival winners.
March - Hampshire County Champions.
April - Harlequins Community Cup (RATT Cup) winners.

2003.
October - New Milton Festival winners.

2002.
October - New Milton Festival winners.

+ many more festival wins/finals/plates etc.