Sat 22 Nov 2025
The Frome RFC 1st XV were in league action this weekend when they travelled to Chippenham RFC looking to build on the recent win against Melksham RFC.
The home side started strongly and put the visitors under pressure and despite some great defence from Frome took an early lead through a converted try.
Frome continued to struggle with the conditions and the bounce of the ball on the 3G pitch and the home side came close to increasing their lead when the full back cut through the defence but a last ditch tackle by Max Stickley followed by a steal at the breakdown by Alex Mallon allowed Frome to clear their lines.
Frome finally got on the score sheet when Joe Cagilaba charged down a kick and Harrie Webster collected the ball to run in unopposed from 50 metres. The conversion drifted wide.
Frome thought they had taken the lead when Sam Cassidy burst through but was adjusted to have knocked the ball on in the in goal area.
Frome started the second half in a more positive manner with replacement half backs John Benstead and Simon Westlake controlling the game.
The visitors took the lead when a Chippenham indiscretion at the break down allowed Max Stickley to convert the penalty.
Frome were now in control with the pack excreting pressure at every scrum. At a five metre scrum Chippenham were pushed off the ball and Alex Mallon broke away to score Fromes second try converted by Stickley.
Frome extended their lead when Benstead chipped over the defence and Westlake gathered to touchdown.
The home side now responded and managed a second try to reduce the lead to 22-12.
With time up on the clock Chippenham were awarded a penalty which they opted to kick for goal and secure a bonus point but the kick drifted wide and Frome ran out 22-12 winners.
FT: Chippenham RFC II 12 - 22 Frome RFC
Player of the Match went to Alex Mallon and John Benstead.
This weekend sees all three senior sides at home with the 1st XV welcoming Swanage & Wareham RFC, the 2nd XV host Avonvale, whilst the 3rd XV take on Midsomer Norton RFC III.
