The Druids and Youth teams were played as planned in morning kick offs, setting the stage for the main game of the day with convincing wins for both, 39-5 and 50-0 respectively.
With Usk's pitch still having some snow cover, the 1st XV battle, because annual 'battle' this 'friendly' is with much pride at stake, was kindly moved by Usk to the Sports Ground for a large crowd to watch in almost perfect weather apart from one fearsomely cold rain shower mid way through.
The pitch stood up well if a little greasy which made goal-kicking difficult and explained several failed kicks at goal by both sides, but there was really only one side in it as Monmouth maintained their pressure and discipline throughout to finish worthy 23-6 winners.