USM Gold for Exiles P18

Gold at USM for Exiles P18

A hard-fought USM ended with a well-earned gold medal for the Exiles P18! What a fantastic squad of players, each one giving everything for the team. No complaints, no excuses, only commitment to each other.

The depth and strength of the squad allowed us to keep the tempo high from start to finish, with everyone giving their all. Early mornings and late matches weren’t ideal, but the players stuck to the plan and delivered the wins.

The narrow penalty loss to Malmö (our first and only defeat of the season) was taken as a wake-up call. It galvanised the team for the final, where they stepped up a gear, fixed the set piece, and took the game to Malmö. Despite injuries and sore bodies, we ground them down – turning a tense first half into a dominant second, capped with a try to seal victory.

Well done, team!

Special thanks to Marie for her help with the squad, to Colm for capturing brilliant photos, and above all to our manager Karl, who created an exceptional off-field environment where the players could rest, eat, and recharge between matches.