Bedford Queens v Green Machine

With some subtle changes to the team there was a marked improvement on last week. Deepings controlled the game from the start and Vice Captain Ali Shaw led from the front scoring two tries in the first ten minutes both were converted by Nick Dobie. Queens struck back unleashing some pace they ran the wing and cut across the field to score under the posts. Deepings hit back through last weeks Man of the Match, centre George Offer.

The second half held lots of rain as a thunder storm passed over but very little points wise. A stalemate between the teams as they took turns in attacking but failing to cross each others try line. The only points came from the boot of Deepings replacement Fly Half, Steve Capper, who kicked a penalty.

For his inspirational performance Ali Shaw (pictured) was awarded Man of the Match.

While the IXV were away in Bedford Peterborough Vets travelled to Linchfield Road and were hosted by the Deepings Dinosaurs. The Deepings Vets first game of the season went well with the score ending 57 - 21. The game ended with the ceremonial burning of Peterborough players Dave Harrison's boots. Dave started his playing days at Deepings when he came out of the Army at 40 years old and moved to play at Peterborough 10 years ago. Dave announced as he basted his boots in a brandy. "I started playing at Deeping, I decided it was time to finally pack up at the end of last season but it meant more to me to stop were I started so I hung till today, it's a shame about the result but I enjoyed my last match.

Deepings take part in the first round of the Lincolnshire Cup next Saturday at Linchfield Road, kick off is at 15:00pm. For details of the match and the live matches and replays of the Rugby World Cup matches please visit www.depingsrufc.co.uk