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Hopefully this is a good build up for the Warwickshire Colts Cup for which we need as much support as possible.

Whilst the Colts and their officials appreciate all of the support, what CANNOT be accepted is the verbal abuse given to any match officials by parents and spectators.

The game started with BBOB taking an early lead running in a good try which had traveled the full width of their backs. Lions colts looked shell shocked against a larger and more physical side. Lions replied when David Jackson making his comeback after 7 seasons away ran in a cracking try from half way. The game became stalemate with the forwards slogging it out in mid field.  With an unusual lapse in the usually solid Lions defence, the BBOB were let in for a second try under the posts which was converted. 

Half Time score 12:5

With changes at half time in certain positions Lions pack took control of all set play.  A rolling maul from the half way line ( a repeat of the first teams try from last week) saw No.8 Justin Maddock go over the line and ground the ball, only to be disallowed due to some of the maul being in touch. Lions forwards continued to dominate providing good ball for the backs. Good line out ball and aggressive scrummaging released the ball to Alex Williams who crashed over in the corner. With five minutes to go, more good work from forwards and backs combined, saw under 17 winger Matty Dimmock released to score his first try for the colts, sealing the game. Although BBOB tried to come back into the game, grit determination and team
spirit kept them out. 

 The second half was played entirely in the Lions 22. The Lions defence was again superb and team spirit and discipline shone through! 

With no first team game, Mal Malik watched the match and congratulated the lads in the changing rooms after the match and informed them that that is the type of spirit he likes to see in his teams.  

WELL DONE LADS

Rugby Lions Colts are now starting to put all the hard work on the training field into practice with an emphatic win over Preston. 

The power of Rugby's forwards caused Preston endless problems.  Fullback Ryan Turner had a try disallowed due to a foot in touch and then unbelievably a second try disallowed to a dubious forward pass. After another solid scrum the ball was passed out for Luke Brown to score. Within minutes, Ryan Turner went over and the try was allowed! Rugbys forwards by now had the upper hand with blind side Paul Lamont crashing over. 

Score 20:0 half time.

Soon after only two minutes of the second half Preston scored and converted a try.  For the next twenty minutes, the game was played in Rugby's twenty two. The young
Lions showed their character by tackling everything.  With Todd now sin binned, Pope moved to scrum half and in open play a long kick clearance by hooker Adam Bond relieved the pressure. With time running out, a miss kick by Preston was collected by Ryan Turner who sprinted in from ten metres whilst Preston argued amongst themselves. Danny Pope kicked two conversions and a penalty.

Having  played along side the other Turner for Rugby Nighthawk's against the Navy, he can't be far off a full 1st team outing. Watch this space as they say.

After reaching the inter district final (due to be played at the end of March), Rugby and District under 17's have had no fewer than 13 players (from the Lions under 16's and under 17's) selected to represent Warwickshire under 17's in a series of 6 games over the coming month!  40 players in total were selected with a view to cutting the squad to 26 for next seasons under 18 county championship.  The majority of these players started as under 8's in the Lions mini section! which goes to show what a brilliant start they are getting in our mini and junior section.  

With their away game against Moseley called off by the home side, Lions traveled to the black country to play Old Halesonians. 

Lions secured kick off ball and drove up field only to knock on, allowing "Owens" to clear their line. Within five minutes, Lions took the lead with the ball passing between at least twelve pairs of hands. Hooker Adam Bond raced under the posts from 20 metres. Dan Pope converting.  The game then deteriorated, and the young lions were dragged down to gutter level by "Owens" tactics, cheap shots. 

 "Owens" kicked three penalties to lead 9 -7 at half time.  Second half saw the same tactics with the Lions the only side to try and play rugby.  With the ball traveling from one side of the pitch to another, centre Alex Williams dived over in the corner, only to be kicked and punched by two tacklers, and had to leave the field injured.  Danny Pope converted from the touch line ("Golden Boots" is back!) After their early season disciplinary troubles the young lions kept their heads and Luke Brown chipped and chased and set up a ruck ball for Kiwi Lock Hayden (the big man!) to crash over for his first club try. Pope again converting from out wide.

An overheard conversation Winger Luke Brown and Prop Lee Bates. Luke--"How come everybody was called Owen?"  Batesy replied--"Because that's where they
all come from--Halesowen"  Who said props don't have brains!! Keep going boys!  Home fixture next week against Nottingham -always been an excellent fixture and close game!

No 8 Justin Maddock ,  Blindside Paul Lamont both from South Africa and "Johno" on the wing from Australia.
With rampant forwards play, the Lions dominated.  "Johno" left the field after fifteen minutes with a gash to the head needing stitches

Tries scored by : Antony Ford, Ross Bailey, Ryan Turner, Adam Bond & Luke Brown. Conversions :  Danny Pope (2)

The Colts are now looking for a good run leading up to the Warwickshire Colts Cup.  

Quote of the day!!  from Justin Maddock   "I've not played for six months but will be fine once I've put a big hit in!!!"  

HE CERTAINLY WAS!!  KEEP THE SPIRIT UP AND KEEP BURDO SMILING!!!

Luke Brown 2 tries, Anthony Ford 1 try, Danny Pope 1 conversion

Team spirit was at an all time high and this showed.
Well done for the commitment from those players who played especially Danny
Facer and Glenn Bond who were playing three years above their age but coped
admirably (it definitely didn't show). Well done all the lads, you're a
credit to yourselves and the Club.