THE Minis begin training this Sunday, September 8, at their Yiewsley Drive ground.

Registration for all age groups, from under-7 (Year 2 school age) through to under-12 (Year 7), is at 10-10.15am in the clubhouse.

New players, both boys and girls, are welcome at all age groups.

Darlington Mowden Park Under-16 Girls rugby squad have their first match

of the season against Morpeth on Sunday, September 15, at home, kick off 2.30pm.

The girls train every Thursday from 6pm-8pm and new players are welcome. The girls have a full fixture list for the season.

More details about the Minis and the Girls' team can be found on the club's web site: www.dmprfc.com.

The 3rds got off to a good start in their 26-20 win at Hartlepool Athletic 1sts by taking the scrum against the head 10mins into game and 25 metres out, the ball was quickly recycled along the backs to Steve Merrifield on the wing who took the ball at pace & over the line. Brian Riley converted.

Hartlepool then scored three tries to take the lead before Mowden rallied,

Merrifield, Martin Curle and Michael scoring tries, with Merrifield and Riley adding two conversions.

Hartlepool scored the final try of a very competitive game.