HASLEMERE, apart from being weighted down by turkey and mince pies, were also depleted for the annual Christmas match against Midhurst, played in front of the Ruins at Cowdray Park. Nevertheless, it was a hard-hitting and entertaining match for the large crowd. Midhurst used their numerical advantage to run in six tries to Haslemere’s three.

Haslemere, marooned at the foot of Surrey 4, are appealing to all potential players, new and old, to make themselves available for the second half of the league season. All are welcome to attend training at Woolmer Hill on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (7.30pm). The next Surrey 4 fixture is on January 14, when Haslemere visit Woking.

For more information, call Nathan Scott on 07548 512942 or visit the website www.haslemererugby.com