Rugby Lions U7s v’s Old Leams
Two games were the order of the day; the first game saw the Lions
take an early lead with a well worked try. Old Leams hit back scoring a
try of their own, 1 further try from each team before the half time
whistle. (H/t 2-2). After the restart good play from the Lions saw them
retake the lead, from the restart a fumble from Old Leams saw the Lions
go down the other end to score their 4th try. Another try from Old Leams
followed by 1 from the Lions and a final try from the visitors saw the
game end 5 – 4 to the Lions.
The second game was just as the first with the Lions taking the upper
hand. The only difference being this time the Lions were able to win by
6 tries to 4. Both wins come on the back of a good result last week
which gave the lads the boost / confidence they needed, well done
another excellent display. Try scores were Marcus Tarrant 2, Angus
Robinson 2, Solomon Cave 4 and Finn Peacocke 3. With Harry Ogilvie, Jake
Jones and Matthew Foxon making excellent contributions. What makes
theses 2 wins more special is that the squad is only 7 strong, so any
year 2 children wanting to take up rugby then please come along and join
in.
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Rugby Lions U8s v Old Leams
Lions squad of 14 were eager and the strategy was to play a fresh 7
for each second half, so ensuring everyone had plenty of match play and
energy levels were maintained for the tough schedule of 3 matches in
just over an hour. Old Leam’s were fielding a strong squad.
Lions won the first match 4:3. A notable match moment was a beautiful
switch move by Callum Hopkin and Sam Wright.
Old Leam’s won the second match 5:2. Lions had lost concentration and
Old Leam’s made the most of this. The result might have been worse had
it not been for some very persistent tagging from Louis Mitchell, Sam
Wright and Oliver Goodsir.
There was everything to play for in the final match and Lions roared
back with a magnificent 8:5 victory. Old Leam’s said how much they had
enjoyed the fixture and particular compliments went to out referee of
the day, Andy Downing.
Try scorers were: Ben Downing– 1; Tom Partridge –8 ; Elliott Marshall
–1 ; Calum Hopkin –1 ; William Gregory – 2; Louis Mitchell – 1
Well done to Sophie Harris who was awarded player of the month.
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Rugby Lions U9s v Old Leams
Lions fielded a squad of 17 players which were both experienced and
developing players against Old Leams this Sunday. Three games were
played during the course of the morning. The first resulting in a well
earned win for the Lions, with Jordi Pocknell scoring a hat trick. The
final result 3-1 to Lions.
The second game saw Caitlin Revan showing great strength and
determination in her running and in the tackle. Harry Cash managed to
score the Lions only try of the game when he was passed the ball from a
ruck and flew along the wing before OLs knew the ball was out. However
after battling hard the game resulted in a 6-1 loss.
Game on for the last match. Lions were determined to win the deciding
game. Each of the 17 strong squad got to play at least half a game.
Findlay Williamson was fearless in rucking over, and Matty Tildsley
showed everyone how to rip a ball. The Lions first try came from Caitlin
Revan, followed by another 2 by Matty Tildsley. It was all change at
half time, as the other half of the squad took their position on the
field. OLs equalised to bring the score to 3-3, but up stepped Jamie
Superman Carwardine who launched himself over the try line to score the
winning try. Final result 4-3 to Lions.
Congratualtions to all the U9s: Jordi Pocknell, Findlay Williamson,
Noah Slinn, Joul Saunders, Oran Aske-Haley, Matty Tildsley, Jamie
Carwardine, Ran Scott, Jacob Hardy-King, Robert Jupp, Harry Cash, Kieran
Lorimer, Caitlin Revan, Ben Clayton, Jack Cave, Oliver Lee & Dominic
Wilkins
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Rugby Lions U13’s - 67 points v
Old Leamingtonians U13’s - 0 points
Lions maintained their 100% record with an impressive win on Sunday.
Rugby’s forwards competed equally with their larger opponents and
through powerful support and strong rucking and mauling ended the game
on top. Once again the three quarters were in fine form running in
tries from all over and causing panic in OL’s ranks every time they
touched the ball. Shaun Smith scored 4 tries for the second week
in succession and Tom Reeve, Rich Bannister, Tom Swindell, Jonny Ure,
Zac Baldwin and Daniel Martin scored 1 each. Daniel Martin nearly
scored a second but was just short and the ref awarded the try to Wil
Tuite-Dalton on the follow up. Zac Baldwin converted 6 of the 11
tries and Ben Warman was deservedly voted Man of the Match.
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Rugby Lions U14’s – 55 points v Old Leamingtonians U14’s - 10 points
The Lions won the toss and kicked off from which the Lions forwards got
stuck into the OL's. Quick recycled ball from the forwards with Harry
Ellis jinking under the posts for the first score. The kick off from
OL's was caught by No 8 Wagstaff who broke through 3 tackles to off load
to Ed Scott who in turn span the ball wide to the backs, this nearly
adding another try but the ball was just knocked on by a lions player
before the try line. With pressure from the lions back row OL's were
forced to kick possession away which rugby accepted and returned with
interest. The wayward kick was caught by fullback Declan George who
passed inside to Wagstaff , at the breakdown hooker Machon offloaded to
Matthews for the score , again under the posts. Playing fluent rugby,
the Lions tried to play an expansive game linking forwards and backs
which further tries were scored by Riley, Wagstaff and Matthews. Ringing
the changes allowed OL's a score just before half time. Playing up the
slope now the Lions ran the ball at every opportunity with tries coming
from Wagstaff, Mackenzie, Williams and Matthews. Dylan Roberts drop
kicked 4 conversions. All in all not a bad performance against weakened
opposition. Harder games will follow from which the Lions will have to
ruck more effectively as they tended to be very timid in the contact
area.
