You can’t fake heart — and the Guernsey Raiders have it in spades. Four wins on the bounce, a surge up National Two East, and rugby that finally looks as fierce as the wind rolling in off L’Ancresse Bay. This isn’t just form — it’s belief.

⚡ The Turnaround

Remember when away days felt like ferry rides to frustration? That’s gone. The Raiders take a punch, stay on their feet, and hit back harder. The win at Sevenoaks said it all — comeback, control, composure — six tries and a sense that something special is brewing.

Home or away at Footes Lane, the message is the same:

“We’ve done the travel, fought the mud — and we’re not leaving empty-handed.”

💚 The Return of Dawe — Symbol of What’s Working

Jonathan Dawe has been through injury hell — MCL, pec, setbacks galore — then comes off the bench and scores. That’s not luck; that’s hunger. It screams depth and belief. Coach Jordan Reynolds knew the moment mattered — his grin told the story.

🧠 Smarter Rugby, Sharper Minds

Guernsey didn’t just overpower Sevenoaks — they out-thought them. While the hosts tapped penalties for three, Raiders hunted tries. Big, bold rugby. And when Ciaran McGann drills conversions from touch but shaves the sitter in front — that’s pure island folklore: imperfect, passionate, unforgettable.

🔥 Rex’s Radical Verdict

The Raiders have rhythm now. They’re scrapping like dogs, running like demons, and hitting like they mean it. But listen — defence still matters. Conceding in the high teens or 40s is too leaky.

You want to chase the top? Tighten the line like a drum.

🏆 The Bigger Picture

• Momentum: Four straight wins — confidence rising.
• Identity: Brave selections, try-first mindset, leaders stepping up.
• Next step: Defensive accuracy at set piece and in transition.

Mid-table today, but the ceiling’s higher. Keep the work rate and the edge, and they’ll be sniffing around the top four before winter bites. Rugby forgets the nice teams and remembers the relentless ones — right now, the Raiders are playing with purpose.