HARBURY Chiefs won the Don Robbins Cup in the Warwickshire Floodlit 40s competition by beating Stratford Leopards 12-10 in the final at Stratford's Pearcecroft ground.
The midweek competition, played under floodlights in matches of 20-minute halves, was pioneered by Bob Jones of the South Warwickshire RFU three years ago and has proved a valuable way of retaining and attracting players who are unav-ailable to play regular club rugby at weekends.
The Floodlit 40s concept has now spread to the other Warwickshire sub-unions to provide a county-wide competition culminating in the finals day.
Harbury were regarded as underdogs for the final having been beaten by Stratford in a pool game before Chri-stmas.
But, they went in front with a penalty try, improved by Gary Bevan who then resto-red their lead with an unconverted second half try.
Mike Pedon scored Stratford's points with a try and a conversion.
Old Leamingtonians won the Don Robbins Shield with an 8-0 victory over Manor Park from Nuneaton.
Both trophies were presented by former Warwickshire president, Don Robbins.
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