Nov 2007
Oaks vs Wimborne 25/11/07
29/11/07 13:34
Wimborne
were our visitors this week.
From the kick off the boys chased up the kick and forced Wimborne to knock on; from the ensuing scrum they advanced towards the try line when Wimborne infringed and a penalty was awarded. From this penalty the ball passed to Jack Hart (on the wing) who ran in to score a try in the corner to score the first points within a couple of minutes. Tom Keir missing the conversion.
Wimborne came back at us hard and on numerous occasions had two / three man overlaps on the wing which thankfully their centre kept cutting back in and not passing the ball on. The boys were under siege in the twenty two and although the defensive effort was excellent, the pressure told and Wimborne swung the ball down the line and this time utilising the overlap scored, they also missed the conversion making the score 5 -5. This remained the score until half time.
The second half was a carbon copy of the first apart from us attacking at the end instead of the beginning. Wimborne kept finding overlap on the wings but thankfully bad decision making by their backs let us off the hook. The boys defended stoutly but as in the first half the pressure told and with assistance of a couple of missed tackles they scored a further two tries both converted and the final score was 5 - 19 to Wimborne.
A better performance than a couple of weeks ago and both teams played hard rugby.
The Players of the Match as chosen by Wimborne’s Coaches were Joe Bradford in the backs and AJ Hardwick in the forwards.
The unanimous verdict for Tackle of the Wimborne were our visitors this week.
From the kick off the boys chased up the kick and forced Wimborne to knock on; from the ensuing scrum they advanced towards the try line when Wimborne infringed and a penalty was awarded. From this penalty the ball passed to Jack Hart (on the wing) who ran in to score a try in the corner to score the first points within a couple of minutes. Tom Keir missing the conversion.
Wimborne came back at us hard and on numerous occasions had two / three man overlaps on the wing which thankfully their centre kept cutting back in and not passing the ball on. The boys were under siege in the twenty two and although the defensive effort was excellent, the pressure told and Wimborne swung the ball down the line and this time utilising the overlap scored, they also missed the conversion making the score 5 -5. This remained the score until half time.
The second half was a carbon copy of the first apart from us attacking at the end instead of the beginning. Wimborne kept finding overlap on the wings but thankfully bad decision making by their backs let us off the hook. The boys defended stoutly but as in the first half the pressure told and with assistance of a couple of missed tackles they scored a further two tries both converted and the final score was 5 - 19 to Wimborne.
A better performance than a couple of weeks ago and both teams played hard rugby.
The Players of the Match as chosen by Wimborne’s Coaches were Joe Bradford in the backs and AJ Hardwick in the forwards.
The unanimous verdict for Tackle of the Day by both his teammates and the coaches was Jordan Wheeler, by both his teammates and the coaches was Jordan Wheeler.
From the kick off the boys chased up the kick and forced Wimborne to knock on; from the ensuing scrum they advanced towards the try line when Wimborne infringed and a penalty was awarded. From this penalty the ball passed to Jack Hart (on the wing) who ran in to score a try in the corner to score the first points within a couple of minutes. Tom Keir missing the conversion.
Wimborne came back at us hard and on numerous occasions had two / three man overlaps on the wing which thankfully their centre kept cutting back in and not passing the ball on. The boys were under siege in the twenty two and although the defensive effort was excellent, the pressure told and Wimborne swung the ball down the line and this time utilising the overlap scored, they also missed the conversion making the score 5 -5. This remained the score until half time.
The second half was a carbon copy of the first apart from us attacking at the end instead of the beginning. Wimborne kept finding overlap on the wings but thankfully bad decision making by their backs let us off the hook. The boys defended stoutly but as in the first half the pressure told and with assistance of a couple of missed tackles they scored a further two tries both converted and the final score was 5 - 19 to Wimborne.
A better performance than a couple of weeks ago and both teams played hard rugby.
The Players of the Match as chosen by Wimborne’s Coaches were Joe Bradford in the backs and AJ Hardwick in the forwards.
The unanimous verdict for Tackle of the Wimborne were our visitors this week.
From the kick off the boys chased up the kick and forced Wimborne to knock on; from the ensuing scrum they advanced towards the try line when Wimborne infringed and a penalty was awarded. From this penalty the ball passed to Jack Hart (on the wing) who ran in to score a try in the corner to score the first points within a couple of minutes. Tom Keir missing the conversion.
Wimborne came back at us hard and on numerous occasions had two / three man overlaps on the wing which thankfully their centre kept cutting back in and not passing the ball on. The boys were under siege in the twenty two and although the defensive effort was excellent, the pressure told and Wimborne swung the ball down the line and this time utilising the overlap scored, they also missed the conversion making the score 5 -5. This remained the score until half time.
The second half was a carbon copy of the first apart from us attacking at the end instead of the beginning. Wimborne kept finding overlap on the wings but thankfully bad decision making by their backs let us off the hook. The boys defended stoutly but as in the first half the pressure told and with assistance of a couple of missed tackles they scored a further two tries both converted and the final score was 5 - 19 to Wimborne.
A better performance than a couple of weeks ago and both teams played hard rugby.
The Players of the Match as chosen by Wimborne’s Coaches were Joe Bradford in the backs and AJ Hardwick in the forwards.
The unanimous verdict for Tackle of the Day by both his teammates and the coaches was Jordan Wheeler, by both his teammates and the coaches was Jordan Wheeler.
Oaks vs New Milton
18/11/07 19:28
On a wet,
windy and cold morning the U15’s entertained New Milton.
New Milton came flying out the blocks and only strong defending on our five metre line stopped them opening the scoring. After this initial scare the boys started to play rugby and maintained a strong presence in New Milton’s half.
Unfortunately this pressure was not turned into points and half time came with the score 0 – 0.
After losing Tommy due to him being frozen, we turned round and started as we had finished the first half. However a couple of bad decisions on our own try line gifted them the first try that went unconverted. Back the boys went again and as the play progressed towards New Milton’s try line the ball was fly hacked by Jack Hart and with Alex Shearsmith following up hard he dived on the ball to make the game 5 – 5 each, Joe Bradford missing the conversion from on the right hand touchline. New Milton came back and with once again the boys putting themselves under pressure with bad decision making New Milton crashed over to score again.
At last the final whistle went and players, referee and spectators made a rapid retreat into the warmth of the showers and Clubhouse.
A hard game was played between the two teams in atrocious conditions and although the boys lost 5 – 10 their intensity and concentration was second to none. We need to maintain this level for the rest of the season starting with Wimborne at home next Sunday.
The players of the match as chosen by New Milton’s coaches was Tommy Keir in the backs and Joe “Hovis” Garrett in the forwards.
However if the choice was up to the coaches and parents the whole squad would have won it for their grit, determination and persistence in appalling conditions.
New Milton came flying out the blocks and only strong defending on our five metre line stopped them opening the scoring. After this initial scare the boys started to play rugby and maintained a strong presence in New Milton’s half.
Unfortunately this pressure was not turned into points and half time came with the score 0 – 0.
After losing Tommy due to him being frozen, we turned round and started as we had finished the first half. However a couple of bad decisions on our own try line gifted them the first try that went unconverted. Back the boys went again and as the play progressed towards New Milton’s try line the ball was fly hacked by Jack Hart and with Alex Shearsmith following up hard he dived on the ball to make the game 5 – 5 each, Joe Bradford missing the conversion from on the right hand touchline. New Milton came back and with once again the boys putting themselves under pressure with bad decision making New Milton crashed over to score again.
At last the final whistle went and players, referee and spectators made a rapid retreat into the warmth of the showers and Clubhouse.
A hard game was played between the two teams in atrocious conditions and although the boys lost 5 – 10 their intensity and concentration was second to none. We need to maintain this level for the rest of the season starting with Wimborne at home next Sunday.
The players of the match as chosen by New Milton’s coaches was Tommy Keir in the backs and Joe “Hovis” Garrett in the forwards.
However if the choice was up to the coaches and parents the whole squad would have won it for their grit, determination and persistence in appalling conditions.
Wimborne vs Oaks 11/11/07
12/11/07 22:13
The U15’s
travelled to windy Wimborne. We played the first half against a
howling wind and Wimborne were quick to make the most of it, with
good positioning kicks pushing us back into our 22. The inevitable
happened and they scored in the corner. We responded well but every
time we went into the tackle area they came out with the ball. Our
first up tackles were not good and at half time Wimborne led by 22
– 0. If it was not for Gavin’s last ditch tackle in the corner it
could have been worse.
As we turned round for the second half the wind died off completely and the boys started to play controlled rugby and we pinned Wimborne in their own half. After some good mauling Serge went over to give us hope, Tommy slotting the conversion over. After this the boys were hungry for the ball and it now became Wimborne who were losing the ball in the tackle area, but although we bombarded their line the defence stood firm. The final score was 22 – 7 to Wimborne.
It was good to see Toby making his from his broken wrist and he soon got stuck in.
Keiron played well at hooker, the forwards out pushed Wimborne in the majority of scrums. The backs were starved of a lot of ball when once again our decision making let us down. As a team we must learn to catch the ball when it is kicked through and not let it bounce which gives the opposition a chance to reclaim the ball.
The Players of the Match as chosen by Wimborne’s coaching staff were Tommy in the backs and Jack in the forwards.
The tackle of the match was Alex “Jim” on Wimborne’s No8.
Boys you have to remember to be switched on from before the kick off and not give the opposition a flying start. A better performance than last week but you need to get back to the level of intensity you were producing at the start of the season.
As we turned round for the second half the wind died off completely and the boys started to play controlled rugby and we pinned Wimborne in their own half. After some good mauling Serge went over to give us hope, Tommy slotting the conversion over. After this the boys were hungry for the ball and it now became Wimborne who were losing the ball in the tackle area, but although we bombarded their line the defence stood firm. The final score was 22 – 7 to Wimborne.
It was good to see Toby making his from his broken wrist and he soon got stuck in.
Keiron played well at hooker, the forwards out pushed Wimborne in the majority of scrums. The backs were starved of a lot of ball when once again our decision making let us down. As a team we must learn to catch the ball when it is kicked through and not let it bounce which gives the opposition a chance to reclaim the ball.
The Players of the Match as chosen by Wimborne’s coaching staff were Tommy in the backs and Jack in the forwards.
The tackle of the match was Alex “Jim” on Wimborne’s No8.
Boys you have to remember to be switched on from before the kick off and not give the opposition a flying start. A better performance than last week but you need to get back to the level of intensity you were producing at the start of the season.
Oaks vs Lychett minster 4/11/07
12/11/07 19:53
Oakmeadians 5 - Lychett minster
10
Against Lychett Minster the boys were trying to maintain the winning start to the season. After five minutes and with good hands through the backs Craig Wright went over for a try. Tommy missing the conversion. This was the catalyst for good pressure rugby and we were encamped in their 22. However, bad decision making by the boys meant that no further points were added and half time came with us winning 5-0. We turned round and as in the first half had the majority of the ball. However, missed tackles let Lychett back into it and they scored a try under the posts, fortunately they missed the kick. Again bad decision making cost us further tries and then with time running out we conceded a penalty on Lychett's five yard line, a draw seemed the outcome. Lychett tapped the penalty and with the assistance of a number of missed tackles they scored the winning try.
Man of the match as chosen by the Lychett team will be announced on Wednesday night.
We must improve before we have them in the cup. Remember, just as we have improved other teams can.
Against Lychett Minster the boys were trying to maintain the winning start to the season. After five minutes and with good hands through the backs Craig Wright went over for a try. Tommy missing the conversion. This was the catalyst for good pressure rugby and we were encamped in their 22. However, bad decision making by the boys meant that no further points were added and half time came with us winning 5-0. We turned round and as in the first half had the majority of the ball. However, missed tackles let Lychett back into it and they scored a try under the posts, fortunately they missed the kick. Again bad decision making cost us further tries and then with time running out we conceded a penalty on Lychett's five yard line, a draw seemed the outcome. Lychett tapped the penalty and with the assistance of a number of missed tackles they scored the winning try.
Man of the match as chosen by the Lychett team will be announced on Wednesday night.
We must improve before we have them in the cup. Remember, just as we have improved other teams can.