North Dorset RFC

Oakmeadians

Oakmeadians Rugby Club was formed in 1963 at Oakmead School at Bear Cross. Club pitches were acquired from Oakmead school and shirts from Oakmead Youth Club and ‘Old Oakmeadians RFC’ was born.

In the early 1980's Old Oakmeadians RFC dropped the ‘Old’ and searched for a new environment. At last lady luck arrived in 1990 Oakmeadians RFC took over the running of the clubhouse in Meyrick Park.

Having played in higher leagues in the early 2000s. Oakmeadians were relegated from southern counties during the 2012/13 season.

Directions: For those using Sat Nav please use Meyrick Park Crescent, as a reference point to refine your search and then drive under the railway bridge.

Form

North Dorset come into this game on the back of 4 straight wins.

Oakmeadians come into this game with a won 1 lost 3 record. Their only win coming at home against Sherborne II. Their home form is better than their away form, after suffering two heavy defeats away from home.

The Stats

These two teams have faced each other 10 time since 1998. Both teams have 5 wins a piece.

In 2000 – 2001 the teams faced off in Dorset and Wilts 1, Oakmeadians won both clashes comfortably. However, when the teams last met in 2011-12 North ran out comfortable winners in both games. The last being a record 54 – 5 win for North Dorset at Meyrick Park.

The Teams

TBC