Rugby action all day at Footes Lane

Saturday 05 May 2018

The annual Siam Cup fixtures are being held at Footes Lane today with four inter insular games for rugby fans to enjoy.

First up Guernsey take on Jersey in the Ladies Siam Cup on the Garenne Stand while the Veterans take on Jersey in the Nash Cup at the same time on the club pitch.

Both of those games are due to start at 10:45.

Pictured: Guernsey's Ladies Rugby team with their Siam Cup shirts 

Following those games the Fallaize Cup will be contested between the two islands 2nds, with that match due to start at 12:15 on the Garenne Stand before the main Siam Cup match between Guernsey and Jersey's 1st mens teams at 14:45, also on the Garenne Stand.

Guernsey Raiders Captain Lewis Hillier said all of the boys are looking forward to the game; "the Siam Cup is vitally important to us as a club and even coming at the end of a long hard season which resulted in gaining promotion to National 2, the lads are excited for it" he said, "It should be a fantastic day on Saturday and it's a chance for us to play in front of a huge crowd for one final time this season, see you on Saturday!"

Ladies Captain Jemma Crouse said her team are also excited for the day, "We're nervous because obviously it doesn't all come down to form, it's about who wants the game more and going in to this game it's of such importance to all of us that it's always going to be an important fixture and we want to do as well as we can. So we are nervous but we are confident that we've put in the hours at the gym and at training and we're well prepared for the game."

Further information about tickets can be found at grfc.gg

Pictured: Brother and sister Nick and Rachel Merrien who are both representing Guernsey in the 2018 Siam Cup

The Ladies and Men were presented with their Siam Cup shirts at a reception on Wednesday night, hosted by Guernsey Raiders at Footes Lane with the Lieutenant Governor presenting each player with their club colours to wear.

Pictured: His Excellency, Vice Admiral Sir Ian Corder speaking to Guernsey's rugby teams ahead of the Siam Cup

His Excellency, Vice Admiral Sir Ian Corder said it was an honour to present the shirts, although he joked his right hand felt the strain of shaking so many hands! He wished all of the players well before congratulating the Raiders on a hard fought promotion to National League Two, adding that they took the hard route but they got there in the end. He also commiserated with the Ladies who will be relegated for next season, after being promoted a year ago - but he said they will benefit from the experience gained from playing in the higher league.