Under 13’s
Rugby Lions Dev 27 v 25 Newbold
The lions used this game to as a development game as
Newbold have just formed their under 13’s team. The lions sent 3 players
over as well to even up the teams.The game kicked off with rugby
dominating possession and territory with "G" Matthews and Tom Findley
playing well. The backs saw plenty of ball but could not break through
some stout defence from Newbold. Rugby finally breeched the Newbold line
when "G" Matthews broke clear from 20 meters out. Further tries were
scored through Olly Machon and 3 more from "G" Matthews. The lions
swapped players around to even things up which gave Newbold more
possession which they used to good effect scoring 5 tries themselves in
the 2nd half. What was pleasing was the ball handling and
tackling from every player which was a big improvement on last week.
Well done to those players who played for Newbold and to the Lions
players who kept going right to the final whistle.
Burntwood U15s 25 – 41 Lions U15s
This was an end to end action packed game.
Burntwood were short of numbers and thanks go to Lions Tom Holroyd, Tom
Miller and Mark Goodacre for evening up the sides.The Lions chose to
spread the ball wide early in the game and Dan Oxberry used his pace to
skirt the defence to score the opening try which Pollard converted.
The forwards then took their turn and the powerful Jack White scored two
tries by taking cover tacklers over the line with him. Burntwood
hit back as "Traitor" Holroyd dived over to bring Burntwood back into
the game. Burntwood rallied again as their No8 crashed over from a scrum
to close the score. Burntwood pressed again but fly half Pollard
intercepted a potential scoring pass and sprinted 80 yds to score
beneath the posts for a 10- 26 lead at half time. A great move from the
Lions saw Edwards score in the corner after Michael Bentham from full
back came into the line to draw the cover defence and timed his pass
perfectly. The Lions extended their lead as Oxberry broke the defence
again after a mazy run and Tom Barton was on hand to dive over and score
his first try of the season. Hooker, Will Penlington did likewise as he
peeled from a maul with tremendous pace to step the fullback and score
beneath the posts for Jamie Maxwell to convert. Once again Burntwood hit
back with two pick and drive tries from the No8 as the Lions forwards
repeatedly refused to commit to the rucks. Goodacre came close to
scoring twice for Burntwood as the Lions forwards stood back and
relinquished possession. Finally, Holroyd rounded off Burntwood’s
scoring to dive in at the corner to close the game
Under 16’s
Another Lions victory, making it 10 unbeaten games in
a row despite the fact that Lions were under strength with only 15
players and no subs. Lions didn't perform at their best in this game,
but still managed the victory. Which is obviously a sign of a good
side. Lions started well with 2 tries from Matt Brazier, the second of
which he ran from his own 22. Both tries were converted by Stuart
Houghton. A good response from Bicester saw them go over for a score to
bring the score to 14-5. Tom Swift then extended Lions' lead with a good
finish in the corner following a great move. Bicester closed the gap
again with a converted try just before half time. The 2nd half was
a scoreless scrappy affair, bringing the final score to Bicester 12-21
Lions
