The newly revamped Grove kicked off the season on a positive note, despite uncertainties surrounding many retiring player. Following an impressive pre-season, the team embraced a new playing style, showcasing promising cohesion.

Currently positioned 4th in a fiercely competitive league, Grove boasts a record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in 13 games. Notably, their defeats are against the top 3 teams, and the draw occurred against local rivals Wallingford, who share 4th place.

Looking ahead to the second half of the season, Grove anticipates a game against the 3rd-placed team, presenting an opportunity to climb to 3rd position with a victory. Billy Haist leads the try count with 10, while Vice Captain Ollie Nicholl is the top point scorer with 75 points.