Verulamians may have lost on the day they officially opened their new clubhouse, but they showed that the rugby on the pitch will match their excellent new facilities after running league leaders Kilburn Cosmos the wire.

Herts Advertiser: Andy Clark and Joe Baker tie up an opponentAndy Clark and Joe Baker tie up an opponent (Image: Archant)

In fact, only a late try allowed Kilburn to sneak a 10-6 victory in a game that could have gone either way.

Vees’ next league game is this Saturday at London Nigerians, 3pm kick-off.

The 2nds won 35-12 against Belsize Park while the 3rds lost 70-15 to Luton 3rds.