Over the seas and round the world
October 2008
I do not remember that particular tour to Holland, but I am sure you recall the mighty all conquering TRFC colts of 1984/85. Need to dig out my old club book but I recall we won about 30 of 38 games played. Only losing to the likes of Exeter, Cheltenham and for some odd reason we played Bristol Colts and got stuffed.
Such household names like Sydenham, Rosser, Spurrier, Broome, Allison, Luxton, Noble, McAlister, a certain Terry Veacock on the other wing and some young stringy lad called Rob Simmonds (Who I recall turned into a rather useful back row forward alongside his older brother). As I recall very few made their way on into the first team, with the usual excuses of University, Work, Women or just drifting away from the game tacking there heavy toll.
Will McAlister
Hola Everybody,
Well TRFC could not have had a better start back in Devon 1. They have comfortably won their first 5 games and are now equal top with Torrington, but with a far superior points difference. Both these teams meet early in November which will give a clear indication of TRFC prospects this Season.
Yesterday away from the pressure of League games, TRFC played at Home to Minchinhampton, Gloucestshire in the EDF Energy Junior Vase winning by a massive 83 - 0 yes 83. I certainly cannot remember TRFC ever winning by such a margin. Perhaps you can let us know any other very large scores over the years. I am sure the future games in this Competition will become much more closer.
Soon we can also look forward to Martin Johnson's England when they take on first the Pacific Islands, then Australia, South Africa and New Zealand on home soil without Wilkinson.
Some comments from you would be appreciated whether it's about TRFC Rugby, your Club Rugby and some of the exciting things happening in your life.
Keep in touch,
John Rowland.
TRFC Overseas Correspondent.
RFU.com 
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