This marked the inaugural game for the Barbarian Vets side, which is the second Veterans side within the club. The first half was pretty chaotic as most players had not taken part in a game since last season, and few had played together before. Ashbourne ran in 5 run away tries without response. 

However as the second half progressed, Derby started getting their act together and put in some good driving mauls, and stretched the Ashbourne defence with good linking runs from the backs. 

Derby scored first with a well taken try from full back Paul Swanwick. Paul was unlucky later when he took the ball over the line for a second time amidst a maul of players, but the touch down was unsighted by Tosh Swan our referee.  

Ashbourne scored again, but this was replied with Derby's second try, this one coming after prolonged pressure, with the ball eventually spinning down the line for Carl to score on the wing. 

So Ashbourne won the first half, Derby won the second half. A good days rugby was had by all, and a new platform for Veterans rugby has been launched at the club. 

Special thanks to several Leesbrook players who made up the numbers for Derby.