The under 8s lost to Claverdon 7-1 despite some of the best tackling
I've seen them do all season. The first minute of the match saw them get a rapid
turnover from Claverdon as a result of their inspired tackling, but it proved
difficult to convert the turnovers into tries. Dan G scored the consolation try
in the second half and Dan E captained the side. The team raised their offensive
game in the second match and beat Kings Norton comfortably 4-2. Presley was
passed the captaincy as he promised to run straight. He proved good to his word
and as a result scored all 4 tries. An excellent performance from a player new
to the side this season.
The under 9s are one step ahead as their report covers more than just last weekend's news so well done Richard. Here goes.
Old Yardleians U9's The Squad this year includes: Shane
Desnos, Oliver Dickson, Aiden Gaffey, Samuel Gilmour, Toby Good, Archie
Harrodine, Daniel Hayes, Joshua Hull, Oliver Lonie, Joshua Tallis and
Louis.
Moving up from tag to contact is a big step in a young players
career, there is a lot to learn and the Old Yards under 9's are making giant
leaps forward each week.
After less than a month of contact rugby we
welcomed Old Edwardians for the opening game the season. Old Y's put up a fine
first performance but were still a few steps behind Ed's who ended the game as
comfortable winners. Some good tackling from Old Y's and some phases of play
with the ball being recycled showed signs of good things to come.
After
a lot of hard work in training we made the familiar trip over to Woodrush for 2
back to back games. What a difference a few more weeks of training can make,
all the same faces but Y's looked like a different team. In the first game,
Oliver Lonie, Oliver Dickson, Joshua Tallis, Joshua Hull & Toby Good all
scored as Y's scored 9 tries with just 3 in response from Woodrush, our tackling
making all the difference in keeping Woodrush from crossing the line, with Aiden
Gaffey tackling well above his weight in a fine performance. The second game
was much tighter with great rugby being played by both teams, and after a string
of lineouts Woodrush pushed over the line to score the decisive try. Woodrush
narrowly won 2 tries to 1. Our boys walked away with their heads held high
after two great performances as well as a confidence boosting win.
Old
Y's were then invited to join a mini tournament at Kings Norton in a
triangular series with Claverdon. The home side started with a convincing win
over Claverdon and followed that with an equally convicing win over Old Y's,
but there were positive signs, Archie Harrodine linking up with Josh
Tallis making good ground and Oliver Lonie scoring a fine break away try
to register Y's on the scoreboard. Claverdon vs Old Yardleians was a much
tighter encounter with Oliver Lonie again adding to his try count and Oliver
Dickson sneaking in too. In possibly our most physical contest yet, we rucked
well to win the put in to the scrum on several occassions and even started to
move the ball down the line with Josh Hull and Samuel Gilmour distributing well
from the line out.
We think that the under 11s played Kings Norton and came away with a win by 19-12 but hopefully more news will follow, and here it is straight from the pen of the Shark, Marcus the manager,
Brief
summary!
After slight mix up
with teams present, game eventually got underway Yards opened very
strong played first 15min in K.N half pressure finalising in Sam scoring from a
driving maul. Try converted.Yards had most
possession but strong defence kept out attack.Scrum in second half
saw Hayden (scrum half) pick up & side step 2 K.N defenders to score. Try
converted.K.N came back &
made a good break & long run to score. Try
converted.Final play saw good
hands & between forwards & backs with Seb scoring in corner. Try
unconverted.Good hard tackling game
The Under16s had a training week and 20 boys took part, first teamers think about that! Spartans should prove to be a real test in this sunday's game.
Senior Rugby
The firstXV were well beaten in a league match at Evesham.
The Development XV with a number of late changes lost at Old Sils.
The Vandals XV beat an enthusiastic but somewhat inexperienced Harborne by 34-0
Fixtures
As things stand at present, Saturday 26th November
First XV v Claverdon away/friendly
Dev XV v Claverdon home
Vandals XV v Old Salts away
Sunday 27th November
Under 16s v Spartans (Portway 11.00)
U 7,8,9,11 training at Old Yards
News
A very important diary date, Dave's Quiz at the club on Friday 6 th of January, the usual format.
Return of the brothers Allen. With sentences completed we look forward to the return of Nick to action. Not sure what Greg is planning but he was seen flirting with the Edwardians, something to do with nice blazers we have been told. My advice mate is to use your common sense.
And finally
She who was brought up in Keresley when asked about her thoughts on next saturdays league clash informed me that her memory of my days playing for them was the day I dislocated my elbow when playing at Broad Street and I was driven at top speed to the Cov & Warwick in the back of a builder's van. Who needed ambulances or helicopters.
Looking at the European Champions group tables, it would appear that Arsenal are in a fairly good position unlike certain other home teams who have spent rather a lot of dosh on their squads. Also, I just wonder what the market value of RVP is at the moment. Oh well, Mr Wenger knows best.