Sat 7 Nov 2026, 14:30
Frome RFC Match Report | 1st XV
Frome welcomed Swanage & Wareham to The Lane looking to build on the previous week’s victory.
Before kick-off, players, officials and supporters observed a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who have served, and in memory of former Frome RFC player and member Mark Plumridge.
The visitors started strongly, and an infringement at the breakdown allowed the Swanage fly-half to kick a penalty and give the visitors an early lead.
Frome responded immediately. Following a number of phases, returning skipper Sam Cassidy burst through a gap in the defence to score the opening try, converted by Max Stickley.
The first half remained evenly contested, but Swanage edged ahead with a try out wide to take an 8-7 lead into the break.
Frome came out strongly in the second half, keeping the visitors’ powerful ball carriers at bay and beginning to create opportunities of their own.
Working the ball out wide, Toby Cassidy finished superbly in the corner to put Frome back in front.
Frome continued to apply pressure, and a series of Swanage infringements allowed Max Stickley to slot three penalties, extending the lead to 21-8.
As the visitors chased the game, a dropped ball in midfield was collected by Simon Westlake, who delivered a pass to Sam Cassidy. The skipper finished clinically for his second try of the afternoon, with Stickley adding the conversion to complete a hard-earned 28-8 victory.
A disciplined and determined second-half performance sees Frome continue their positive momentum and secure another important win at The Lane.
FT: Frome 28 - 08 Swanage & Wareham
Player of the Match went to Max Stickley (sponsored by LGS Solutions)
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