In the early days Melksham was always a hard fixture to play. and probably had more victories than MRFC, although they were often very close results.
1993 Marlborough 12- Melksham 20
During the initiation of Leagues they achieved Dorset and Wilts Division 1 status where as Marlborough RFC were put in Division 2.
So they were not a normal 1st XV fixture until leagues began and MRFC got promoted or Melksham were demoted.
Original League in 1991.
Marlborough would play their 2ndXV’s at this time, plus Mintey, Trowbridge , Calne and Hungerford to name
Previous Results.
1993 Marlborough 12- Melksham 20
Dorset & Wilts Plate Final
Marlborough 6 Melksham 13
In 1995 at Marlborough RFC had one of those rare victories, in the Berk, Dorset/Wilt Division 1 winning by 15-6.
During this season Chis Iles represented the club at county level.
I include the original league in early90’s and the 1995 League Division 1 of 1995.
The last match described shows was the match which took MRFC above Melksham.
