Rivalry
The rivalries have always been present between the Richmond Clubs.
Case in point, our match against Indo earlier this season was very well attended (both sides of the pitch were full with spectators and the local papers were there as well). The atmosphere and intensity was certainly far better than an average Div 1 outting.
And as the Captain touched on, I think that type of emoton in a cross-town rivalry would be wasted on a friendly. We (RUFC) have not competed in the same division or side as any other Richmond team in years, yet we stayed away from playing friendlies against Club I, or Indo, or the Toons, because I think we'd all agree that the potential emotion and intensity would be wasted on a game that meant nothing.
Having said all that (and getting somewhat back to topic) it certainly was interesting to play the top two squads from Div 1A. And I guess one can't help but wonder how RUFC and Club I would match up today.
Perhaps a cup draw later this season will allow us all to find out
Willy McLulu
The rivalries have always been present between the Richmond Clubs.
Case in point, our match against Indo earlier this season was very well attended (both sides of the pitch were full with spectators and the local papers were there as well). The atmosphere and intensity was certainly far better than an average Div 1 outting.
And as the Captain touched on, I think that type of emoton in a cross-town rivalry would be wasted on a friendly. We (RUFC) have not competed in the same division or side as any other Richmond team in years, yet we stayed away from playing friendlies against Club I, or Indo, or the Toons, because I think we'd all agree that the potential emotion and intensity would be wasted on a game that meant nothing.
Having said all that (and getting somewhat back to topic) it certainly was interesting to play the top two squads from Div 1A. And I guess one can't help but wonder how RUFC and Club I would match up today.
Perhaps a cup draw later this season will allow us all to find out
Willy McLulu