I am not sure if anyone did a formal match report but I would like to provide an informal one ................
I have never seen the team so happy relaxed and completely working together. Every one of them tagged their hearts out, if there had been an award for tagging they would have won by miles. In one game I counted 10 consecutive quick fire tags, it left the opposition well tired!
Every single child had an awesome game, and they had fun I don’t know how many tries were scored but to be honest I personally didn’t care because they were a great team, working for one another ! They were unlucky to have lost the last game – maybe next time we should coach them to take the first pass (slight serious moment...). They were defeated by one try (I think, still not too sure) but for me they won the day.
Adult entertainment was provided by Kendon , who managed to be coach and ref for the day and in his spare time showed his gymnastic ability by doing back flips (hope the toe is ok Kendon!!) . Seriously there is a lovely bunch of parents to stand and talk or scream or moan or cheer with so thank you one and all, I should of been doing my course work but had much more fun in your company with the kids (even if I feel sick at every game). Oh and p.s the management team isn’t bad either !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks go to Bruce, Kendon, Nic, Sonia and all the parents who make Sundays much more interesting !
(Here’s to a fun weekend next week , I have booked the taxi because I am not driving ! I will be the one in the corner with the box of wine ..... just bring your own glasses !!!!) |
Bletchley U7s played a home game against Aylesbury on a bright, sunny but cool morning. All the squad were in good form and raring to play this last home fixture of the season.
Bletchley U7s: Adam, Morgan, Ollie T, Ethan, Anna, Josh, Daniel B, Harvey, Oliver W.
Match 1: Bletchley U7 A 4–1 Aylesbury U7
Very early on we witnessed some excellent free flowing rugby by the U7’s. With excellent tagging skills being shown by Harvey and Oliver W. An excellent first try of the match scored by Oliver T. It didn’t take Bletchley long to score a second and 3rd try by Ethan and Daniel B. Excellent defending by Adam, Morgan and Morgan Anna. Aylesbury then scored their only 1st and last try of this first match. Bletchley showed great team work by passing immediately once tagged which took us to the try line once more and scored our 4th and final try in this first match courtesy of outstanding running by Ethan bring the final score to 4 -1.
Try Scorers: Oliver T(1) Ethan(1) & Daniel B (1)
Match 2: Bletchley U7 A 5-5 Aylesbury U7
Aylesbury put forward their “B” team in this second match again Bletchley but were very evenly matched throughout this game. We saw a few knock-on’s by Bletchley early on but once the first try had been scored they were on a roll. We saw Josh and Morgan deliver some excellent evasion and defending skills. All the squad showed fantastic support in this match. The first two try scores by Bletchley followed by the next two try’s, being scored by Aylesbury. Aylesbury then run off line, which turned the ball over to Bletchley. Bletchley keep Aylesbury on there toes, with excellent team work with lots of defence being shown by all. Bletchley were not fazed by this “B” team and scored a 3rd try. Towards the end of this match we did see that Bletchley were starting to loose a little support within their squad which allowed Aylesbury to score a hatrick just before the ref’s whistle.
Try Scorers: Ethan (1) & Oliver T. (2)
Match 3: Bletchley U7 A 6-5 Aylesbury U7
This match confirmed everything that the under 7’s have learnt and have taken on board this season. They all had a great time on the pitch and were proud to show off their rugby skills. We saw again excellent running by Daniel B, Josh with good tagging by Anna, Oliver W, Harvey and Adam. It was a fun morning with Bletchley U7’s receiving lots of loud support from the sidelines.
Try Scorers: Daniel B, (1) Oliver T. (2) Josh (1) |
Bletchley U7s travelled to Market Harborough for a rugby festival. A bright and sunny morning made for perfect playing conditions and a great event. Bletchley were drawn in Group A along with Market Harborough A, Wellingborough, Rushden & Higham and Oundle.
Bletchley U7s:
Adam, Rhys, Morgan, Jarred, Ollie T, Ethan, Anna, Ollie W, Josh, Daniel, Harvey
Match 1: Market Harborough U7 A 6–3 Bletchley U7
Bletchley started brightly and a great try from Ethan put them 1-0 ahead early on. However, a sustained period of pressure from Market Harborough took its toll and they quickly took a 3-1 lead. Some great running from Anna and Jarred wasn’t quite enough to earn Bletchley a try and the score remained 3-1 at half time. Market Harborough started the second half strongest and extended their lead to 4-1 before Ollie T scored a superb try to make the score 4-3 and offer Bletchley some hope. But it was Market Harborough who scored again to make the score 5-2. Ollie T then scored another great try, his second of the match, before Market Harborough scored a late try to make the final score 6-3.
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Ethan, Ollie T (2)
Match 2: Wellingborough U7 8–4 Bletchley U7
Once again Bletchley started the match well and Ethan soon put them in front with a brilliant try. Wellingborough then scored three tries in quick succession to take a 3-1 lead and it could have been more if it wasn’t for some great tagging by Ethan and Ollie T. Some great running from Adam and Jarred ended in a well deserved try for Bletchley, brilliantly finished by Ollie T. Wellingborough then scored just before half time to make the score 4-2. Wellingborough scored early in the second half to extend their lead to 5-2. Bletchley came back with some excellent running from Rhys and Daniel leading to a great try by Jarred. More great running from Rhys, Anna, Morgan and Daniel lead to another brilliant try by Ollie T to make the score 5-4 and a Bletchley comeback looked possible. However, it was Wellingborough who finished strongest running in three late tries to make the final score 8-4.
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Ethan, Jarred, Ollie T (2)
Match 3: Bletchley U7 4–5 Rushden & Higham U7
Rushden & Higham had the early chances but some determined tagging by Harvey and Ollie W kept them out. Then some great running from Adam and Rhys lead to Daniel scoring a brilliant try to give Bletchley the lead 1-0. Rushden & Higham responded quickly to level the score at 1-1 but Harvey soon restored Bletchley’s lead with a superb try. A period of pressure from Rushden & Higham lead to them scoring a try, however, they were made to work hard for it after some excellent tagging from Ollie W, Josh and Daniel. Just before the half time interval Harvey scored a brilliant try, his second of the match, to give Bletchley a well deserved 3-2 lead at the break. Rushden & Higham started the second half with a well worked try before Ethan ran in a great try to restore a 4-3 lead for Bletchley. A win for Bletchley looked likely but Rushden & Higham had other ideas and after not being in front at any point in the match they ran in two late tries to snatch victory 5-4. A definite opportunity missed for Bletchley but a great performance by both teams and a thrilling match!
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Daniel, Ethan, Harvey (2)
Match 4: Bletchley U7 8–5 Oundle U7
Bletchley were determined to put in a big effort for their final match and quickly took the lead after a great try by Jarred. Some committed tagging by Rhys, Jarred and Ollie T kept Oundle out for a long period, but they eventually crossed the line twice to take the lead 2-1. Bletchley came back strong, and some superb running by Josh, Ethan and Morgan lead to a try another well-finished try for Ethan. Oundle then scored to make the score 3-3 before Jarred scored a great try to make the score 4-3. Bletchley then found themselves under pressure on their own try line until a mistake by Oundle handed possession back to Bletchley and Jarred ran the entire length of the pitch showing great speed and stamina to score a superb solo try. Oundle then equalised just before half time to make it 4-4 at the break. Bletchley were determined not to let this match slip away from them and Ollie T soon restored Bletchley’s lead with a great try. Ethan then ran in two brilliant tries to extend Bletchley’s lead to 7-4. Oundle replied to make the score 7-5 and pressurised Bletchley for a long period but super tagging from Harvey, Ollie W and Ethan kept them out before Jarred wrapped up the match with a great try, his fourth of the match, to make the final score 8-5. By far Bletchley’s best performance of the day!
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Ollie T, Ethan (3), Jarred (4)
Bletchley U7s Player of the Week: Adam
Report by Ben Mansfield |
Bletchley U7s welcomed a very strong Bugbrooke team to Manor Fields and a n unusually bright and sunny morning meant that playing conditions were perfect.
Bletchley U7s: Rhys, Jarred, Ollie T, Josh, Johnny, Daniel, Anna, Ollie W, Ethan
Match 1: Bletchley U7 2 – 9 Bugbrooke U7
Bugbrooke started the first game brightly and quickly scored the opening try to take the lead 1-0. Bletchley responded well and after some great running by Daniel Ollie T crossed the line to level the scores at 1-1. However, Bugbrooke dominated the remainder of the first half and went into the break with a 4-1 lead. Bugbrooke started the second half where they had left off and quickly scored three more tries to extend their lead to 7-1. Bletchley then found some momentum and after some great running from Josh, Rhys and Ollie W, Ethan scored a great try to make the score 7-2. Bugbrooke then scored two more late tries to make the final score 9-2.
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Ollie T, Ethan
Match 2: Bletchley U7 3 – 6 Bugbrooke U7
Bletchley started the second match brilliantly with Ethan scoring a great try to take the lead 1-0. Some great tagging from Josh, Ollie W and Ethan kept Bugbrooke at bay for a long period, however, eventually they found their way through the resilient Bletchley defence and scored three tries to take the lead 3-1 at half time. Straight after the break Ethan scored another great try, his second of the match, to make the score 3-2 to Bugrbooke. A long period of Bugbrooke pressure then saw Bletchley concede three tries to make the score 6-2. Bletchley fought back well though and after some excellent running from Anna, Ollie T crossed the line to make the final score 6-3.
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Ethan (2), Ollie T
Match 3: Bletchley U7 3 – 9 Bugbrooke U7
Bletchley started the third match with some great tagging by Ollie W, Jarred and Daniel, and could have taken the lead after some great running from Ethan and Jarred. However, it was Bugbrooke who scored two tries to take a 2-0 lead in to the break. In the second half Bugbrooke scored quickly to stretch their lead to 3-0. Some good running from Rhys lead to Ollie T scoring a great try to make the score 3-1 and sparked hopes of a Bletchley comeback. Unfortunately the Bletchley comeback was short-lived and Bugbrooke ran in three more tries to take their lead to an impressive 6-1. Bletchley then fought back with two brilliant tries from Jarred, however, some determined tagging late in the match from Ollie W and Ethan couldn’t stop Bugbrooke adding to their total as they ran out clear winners 9-3.
Bletchley U7s try scorers: Ollie T, Jarred (2)
Bletchley U7s Player of the Week: Ollie W
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