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Rosslyn Park RFC

Cambridge 24 Rosslyn Park 20 - Park late rally not enough at Volac

Arthur Ellis is temporarily restrained (pic: Marian Parker)

Arthur Ellis is temporarily restrained (pic: Marian Parker)

Rosslyn Park RFC

Ill-discipline costs Park: Rotherham Titans 29-12 Rosslyn Park

Park's skipper Hugo Ellis under pressure (PIC: David Whittam)

Park's skipper Hugo Ellis under pressure (PIC: David Whittam)

Rosslyn Park RFC

Things looking rosy at Rosslyn Park

Rosslyn Park beat Newport 33-26. Picture: Dave Whittam

Rosslyn Park beat Newport 33-26. Picture: Dave Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park edge past Newport in pre-season

Rosslyn Park beat Esher in thrilling National One showdown

Rosslyn Park beat Esher in thrilling National One showdown

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park beat Esher in thrilling National One showdown

Rosslyn Park under-12s at Twickenham. Photo: Sportsbeat/Roberto Payne

Rosslyn Park under-12s at Twickenham. Photo: Sportsbeat/Roberto Payne

Rosslyn Park RFC

Roehampton rugby club's young stars emerge victorious in Twickenham

Rosslyn Park (dark Blue) in action against Hartpury

Rosslyn Park (dark Blue) in action against Hartpury

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Rosslyn Park outclassed by Hartpury in practice match

Rosslyn Park take on London Scottish

Rosslyn Park take on London Scottish

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park go down after battling display against London Scottish

RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park staff and players to have "honest" conversations

RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park staff and players to have "honest" conversations

Rosslyn Park RFC

RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park staff and players to have "honest" conversations

Park’s Paul Spivey hits a tackle.

Park’s Paul Spivey hits a tackle.

Rosslyn Park RFC

RUGBY UNION: More frustration for Rosslyn Park

Close: Rosslyn Park's Scott Sneddon is held up short of the line Pic: David Whittam

Close: Rosslyn Park's Scott Sneddon is held up short of the line Pic: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

ROSSLYN PARK: Holloway slams "unforgivable" defeat to Cambridge

Good start: Adam Bellamy gets Rosslyn Park under way at Ampthill - but the afternoon ended in defeat

Good start: Adam Bellamy gets Rosslyn Park under way at Ampthill - but the afternoon ended in defeat

Rosslyn Park RFC

ROSSLYN PARK: Skipper has to swallow bitter pill of defeat

Warming up: Rosslyn Park defence coach Scott Sneddon

Warming up: Rosslyn Park defence coach Scott Sneddon

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RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park's pre-season kicks off with a session of Friends Reunited...

Staying put: Richard Boyle will be in Rosslyn Park colours next season Pic: David Whittam

Staying put: Richard Boyle will be in Rosslyn Park colours next season Pic: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

ROSSLYN PARK: Squad announced for new tilt at National League One promotion

Off: Mike MacFarlane has joined former Rosslyn Park coach Alex Codling at Ealing Trailfinders

Off: Mike MacFarlane has joined former Rosslyn Park coach Alex Codling at Ealing Trailfinders

Rosslyn Park RFC

ROSSLYN PARK: Former coach snaps up back row MacFarlane for Championship tilt

Over the line: Harry Elrington scores for Rosslyn Park during their weekend win over Blaydon Pic: David Whittam

Over the line: Harry Elrington scores for Rosslyn Park during their weekend win over Blaydon Pic: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park coach ready for a tough test at Hartpury College

Rivalry: Esher and Rosslyn Park go head to head this weekend Picture: David Whittam

Rivalry: Esher and Rosslyn Park go head to head this weekend Picture: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

ROSSLYN PARK: Confidence is being restored by coaching duo ahead of Esher derby

Football fan: Hugo Ellis hails the turnaround at Leicester City as a mark of what can be achieved at Rosslyn Park Al pictures: David Whittam

Football fan: Hugo Ellis hails the turnaround at Leicester City as a mark of what can be achieved at Rosslyn Park Al pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

ROSSLYN PARK: Skipper wants a Leicester City story and plans a strong end to the season

Happy again: Rosslyn Park Hugo Ellis in action in the win over Coventry on Saturday All pictures: David Whittam

Happy again: Rosslyn Park Hugo Ellis in action in the win over Coventry on Saturday All pictures: David Whittam

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Rosslyn Park: Buckland departure was no surprise, says skipper

Going: James Buckland's time at Rosslyn Park have come to an end

Going: James Buckland's time at Rosslyn Park have come to an end

Rosslyn Park RFC

RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park and Buckland part company

Heroics: Tom Whiteley goes over in the dying moments for the try that sealed Rosslyn Park's win at Cinderford All pictures: David Whiitam

Heroics: Tom Whiteley goes over in the dying moments for the try that sealed Rosslyn Park's win at Cinderford All pictures: David Whiitam

Rosslyn Park RFC

PICTURE GALLERY: Rosslyn Park leave it late to see off Cinderford challenge

Don't look back in anger: Rosslyn Park's Jack Gash looks to get the ball away during the defeat at Blaydon Pictures: Marian Parker

Don't look back in anger: Rosslyn Park's Jack Gash looks to get the ball away during the defeat at Blaydon Pictures: Marian Parker

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park drop to fifth, but coach not ruling out charge on National League One title

Not this time: Rosslyn Park went down 10-32 at home to Loughborough Students on Saturday

Not this time: Rosslyn Park went down 10-32 at home to Loughborough Students on Saturday

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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park come undone in their own backyard

Rivalry: Esher and Rosslyn Park go head to head on Saturday

Rivalry: Esher and Rosslyn Park go head to head on Saturday

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park take on league leaders Esher, and Buckland knows what is needed

Regular sight: Rosslyn Park's Hugo Ellis gets over the whitewash in last weekend's win over Wharfedale at the Rock Picture: David Whittam

Regular sight: Rosslyn Park's Hugo Ellis gets over the whitewash in last weekend's win over Wharfedale at the Rock Picture: David Whittam

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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park's youngsters turn it on, but coach wants more

Break out: Ed Milne in action for Rosslyn Park against Ampthill Pictures: David Whittam

Break out: Ed Milne in action for Rosslyn Park against Ampthill Pictures: David Whittam

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Rugby Union: New boy Frampton is the hero for Rosslyn Park

Going forward: Rosslyn Park's Matt Hawke goes on the attack in the weekend win over Ampthill Picture: David Whittam

Going forward: Rosslyn Park's Matt Hawke goes on the attack in the weekend win over Ampthill Picture: David Whittam

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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park coach gets the reaction he wanted

Opener: Adam Bellamy gets over to open Rosslyn Park's ultimately doomed account at Fylde Picture: David Whittam

Opener: Adam Bellamy gets over to open Rosslyn Park's ultimately doomed account at Fylde Picture: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Buckland needs Rosslyn Park to start firing on all cylinders

Forging ahead: Rosslyn Park’s Sam Shire, far right Pictures: David Whittam

Forging ahead: Rosslyn Park’s Sam Shire, far right Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park come unstuck at Fylde... again

Try time: Ed Milne gets one of Park's six tries against Hull Ionians Pictures: David Whittam

Try time: Ed Milne gets one of Park's six tries against Hull Ionians Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park hit the top of the table

New look: Park fans watch the action of the 3G pitch Pictures: David Whittam

New look: Park fans watch the action of the 3G pitch Pictures: David Whittam

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Rugby Union: Nothing artificial about Rosslyn Park's forward thinking

Hat-trick man: Hugo Ellis bagged three tries in the win over Darlington Mowden Park, but the crucial fourth would not come Pictures: David Whittam

Hat-trick man: Hugo Ellis bagged three tries in the win over Darlington Mowden Park, but the crucial fourth would not come Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park leave crucial bonus point on the field

Tough break: Scott Sneddon, far right, lasted only 10 minutes of the new season after breaking his leg in Rosslyn Park's win over Henley Pictures: David Whittam

Tough break: Scott Sneddon, far right, lasted only 10 minutes of the new season after breaking his leg in Rosslyn Park's win over Henley Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park's Sneddon looks on the bright side of tough break

Looking forward to the challenge: Rosslyn Park head coach James Buckland

Looking forward to the challenge: Rosslyn Park head coach James Buckland

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Rosslyn Park: Buckland is ready for action at the Rock

Winners: Rosslyn Park U8s

Winners: Rosslyn Park U8s

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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park youngsters triumph at the Tigers Challenge festival

High octane action: Rosslyn Park and Wasps in action at last year's London Floodlit Sevens

High octane action: Rosslyn Park and Wasps in action at last year's London Floodlit Sevens

Rosslyn Park RFC

Floodlit Sevens: Get ready for the capital's biggest rugby party at Rosslyn Park

Looking ahead: The former Wasps star James Buckland has taken up the coaching job at Rosslyn Park

Looking ahead: The former Wasps star James Buckland has taken up the coaching job at Rosslyn Park

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Former Wasps star James Buckland named as new Rosslyn Park head coach

Over the whitewash: Sam Shires scores for Park but it would not be enough All pictures: David Whittam

Over the whitewash: Sam Shires scores for Park but it would not be enough All pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park: Season and Codling's reign ends on a losing note

Final fling: Alex Codling takes charge of his final game as Rosslyn Park head coach this weekend

Final fling: Alex Codling takes charge of his final game as Rosslyn Park head coach this weekend

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park: Codling's last hurrah against Coventry

Try as you might: Alex MacKenzie goes over for Rosslyn Park's sole try in a 19-15 win at Ealing Trailfinders Pictures: David Whittam

Try as you might: Alex MacKenzie goes over for Rosslyn Park's sole try in a 19-15 win at Ealing Trailfinders Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park: The best of victories, but the worst of results

Coming through: Hugo Ellis bagged two tries in Park’s win over Tynedale last weekend Picture: David Whittam

Coming through: Hugo Ellis bagged two tries in Park’s win over Tynedale last weekend Picture: David Whittam

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Rossyln Park: Park to win title next season, without me, says Codling

Moving on: Rosslyn Park head coach Alex Codling will leave the Rock at the end of the season

Moving on: Rosslyn Park head coach Alex Codling will leave the Rock at the end of the season

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park: Club confirm coach Codling's departure at the end of the season

First time: Rosslyn Park travel to Darlington Mowden Park's 25,000 capacity home this weekend

First time: Rosslyn Park travel to Darlington Mowden Park's 25,000 capacity home this weekend

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park: New adventures for Codling and co

Over: Adam Bellamy scores Rosslyn Park’s third try in the weekend win over Hartpury College All pictures: David Whittam

Over: Adam Bellamy scores Rosslyn Park’s third try in the weekend win over Hartpury College All pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park turn on the style against the students

No slip ups: Action from last weekend's win over Esher

No slip ups: Action from last weekend's win over Esher

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Rosslyn Park: Codling prepares for in-form Hartpury College

Comfortable: Tom Woolstencroft scores Rosslyn Park’s first try in a straight-forward derby win at Esher All pictures: David Whittam

Comfortable: Tom Woolstencroft scores Rosslyn Park’s first try in a straight-forward derby win at Esher All pictures: David Whittam

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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park take the derby bragging rights off Esher

Giving up: Rosslyn Park coach Alex Codling has thrown in the towel on the National League One title

Giving up: Rosslyn Park coach Alex Codling has thrown in the towel on the National League One title

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park: Codling throws in the towel on National League One title

Watch out: Rosslyn Park lock Richard Boyle bursts through against the Macclesfield back line All pictured: David Whittam

Watch out: Rosslyn Park lock Richard Boyle bursts through against the Macclesfield back line All pictured: David Whittam

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Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park prove too strong for Macclesfield

Big win: Kiba Richards breaks for Rosslyn Park in the Friday night win over Richmond Picture: Charlie Addiman

Big win: Kiba Richards breaks for Rosslyn Park in the Friday night win over Richmond Picture: Charlie Addiman

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park ready themselves for the side who have nothing to lose

Score: Adam Field breaks to score Rosslyn Park’s first try at Richmond All pictures: Charlie Addiman

Score: Adam Field breaks to score Rosslyn Park’s first try at Richmond All pictures: Charlie Addiman

Rosslyn Park RFC

RUGBY UNION: Rosslyn Park climb to second after taking the bragging rights off Richmond

In there somewhere: Hugo Ellis gets over the line to add another five points to Park's tally Pictures: David Whittam

In there somewhere: Hugo Ellis gets over the line to add another five points to Park's tally Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Codling readies Rosslyn Park for derby "cracker" at Richmond

In there somewhere: Hugo Ellis gets over the line to add another five points to Park's tally Pictures: David Whittam

In there somewhere: Hugo Ellis gets over the line to add another five points to Park's tally Pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park keep the pressure on the top two

Back from injury: After 12 months on the sidelines, Harry Rowland took to the field in last weekend's win over Wharfedale

Back from injury: After 12 months on the sidelines, Harry Rowland took to the field in last weekend's win over Wharfedale

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rosslyn Park chief hails the return of Rowland

Over: Hugo Ellis gets across the whitewash for the first of his two tries in North Yorkshire All pictures: David Whittam

Over: Hugo Ellis gets across the whitewash for the first of his two tries in North Yorkshire All pictures: David Whittam

Rosslyn Park RFC

Rugby Union: Rosslyn Park close the gap on the leaders

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