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Cleet is difference in big Park battle
By TOM MARKHAM Sedgley Park ........ 19 Rosslyn Park .........33 RAMPANT Rosslyn Park cruised to victory over Sedgley Park. The game started with great intensity as Rosslyn Park found some joy early on with two quick tries. The first came through a Sam Kennaugh offload leading to a simple try for George Orchard. The second […] The post Cleet is difference in big Park battle appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Thunder helps Sale storm to top triumph over Lions
By GARETH DANIELS Sale FC...............52pts Tries: Robins 1, Dixon 9, Green 20, Thunder 22, 43, 67; Boxall 76, Walsh 79 Conversions: Green 2, 10, 21, 23; Robins 77, 80 Leicester L ...... 24pts Tries: Mannion 17, 52; Bouchier 31, Metcalfe 70 Conversions: Bouchier 32, 53 CORBIN THUNDER grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Sale devoured […] The post Thunder helps Sale storm to top triumph over Lions appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Moseley are beaten by Smeaton in win for Heath
By GRAHAM COX Blackheath ............55 B Moseley .............. 12 BLACKHEATH celebrated a half-century of points in beating Moseley. A position of tenth in the table at the start belied Moseley’s recent good form, and with Freddie Painter squeezing over in the right corner for the opening try, it was no more than the visitors deserved […] The post Moseley are beaten by Smeaton in win for Heath appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
It’s 10 out of 10 in pursuit of glory…
By JOHN BUTCHER Plymouth A ............26 Tonbridge J ...........20 PROMOTION-CHASING Plymouth Albion avenged their October defeat to a high-tempo and exciting Tonbridge Juddians side, stretching their run to ten consecutive victories. Early TJs pressure allowed star man Connor Lloyd to land a penalty. However, straight from the restart, Rob Wiggington pounced on a Tonbridge error […] The post It’s 10 out of 10 in pursuit of glory… appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hayman hat-trick for happy hosts
By RICHARD ASHTON Rams ........................45 Clifton ......................25 MAX HAYMAN’S hat-trick helped Rams return to winning ways with a helter-skelter home triumph. Slow starters in recent weeks, the hosts began brightly, with Oli Rhoads setting up Zach Clow for the opener, before Axel Kalling-Smith crossed. With Mike Cooke converting the first, it was 12-0, but Clifton […] The post Hayman hat-trick for happy hosts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Earle feels honoured to be having a Ton of fun!
By BEN JAYCOCK Speedy: Tonbridge Juddians wing Nathan Earle NATHAN EARLE admits his move to National One side Tonbridge Juddians was never part of the long-term plan – but he is relishing “one more year” after being persuaded out of retirement. Winger Earle, 31, stepped away from the professional game last summer after stints at […] The post Earle feels honoured to be having a Ton of fun! appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hosts put up a Hull of a fight against leaders
National League 2 North By RICHARD GORE Hull..................... 10 Sheffield.......... 24 HULL put up a brave fight against runaway league leaders Sheffield, but the visitors were just too strong. The hosts started brightly and a flowing move from deep was rounded off by Jamie Shaul and converted by Reece Dean after 12 minutes. Sheffield didn’t […] The post Hosts put up a Hull of a fight against leaders appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Mackenzie magic makes it a big day for Mowden
By DAVID BALLHEIMER Rossendale............26 Darlington MP........54 DARLINGTON Mowden Park didn’t have it all their own way before running away in a points-fest against relegation-threatened Rossendale at the Marl Pits. They were 14–0 up inside 12 minutes, courtesy of tries from Jacob Butterill and James Bent, both converted by Ward Flynn. Dale hit back with a […] The post Mackenzie magic makes it a big day for Mowden appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harrison helps his Tigers win again
By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield Tigers....38 Otley.............................0 SHEFFIELD Tigers’ sparkling mid-season form continues to gain momentum with another highly impressive Yorkshire derby win. The hosts’ comprehensive six-try overhaul of county rivals Otley now sees them unbeaten at home since mid-October, having not conceded a single point in their previous two Dore Moor outings. Tigers set the […] The post Harrison helps his Tigers win again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Oliver boys at the heart of late surge
By MIKE BROWN Billingham..............28 Macclesfield..........36 MACCLESFIELD produced a stirring second-half comeback to snatch victory in a pulsating encounter that swung dramatically in the closing stages. The visitors made a flying start, crossing after five minutes through Samson Shute, with Harry Oliver converting. Billingham responded with determination, and Joe Pickering powered over after 14 minutes to […] The post Oliver boys at the heart of late surge appeared first on The Rugby Pape
Trees standing tall as Dale take victory at the death
By BRIAN NORMAN Hull Ionians......29pts Wharfedale......31pts TEAMS HULL IONIANS: Watts, Burn-hill, Holden, Minikin, Hotchen, Smith, Pocklington, Edwards, Stephenson, Melhuish, Makin, Khalil, Hanson-Church, Newell, Mewburn Replacements: Thundercliffe, Tuvotu, Brankley, Kirk, Deighton WHARFEDALE: Bullough, , Viner, Trees, Cicognini, Cherry, Greig, Morgan, Dickinson, Stockdale, Armstrong, Heys, Borrill, Pinder, Fawcett, Beresford Replacements: Collinson, Bentley, Tweedale, Haddon, Bell REFEREE: To
Late Dale charge sinks the hosts
By LOUIS JEFFERSON Preston G ................37 Tynedale ................42 PRESTON Grasshoppers were on the wrong side of a high-scoring encounter with Tynedale. The hosts got off to a fast start with two penalties from Sam Freeman before Jacob Browne capped off a sensational Grasshoppers try, converted by Freeman. Charlie Richards answered back for the visitors before […] The post Late Dale charge sinks the hosts appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Beresford seals a stunning fightback
By WILL JUDD Fylde ........................33 Scunthorpe ............36 SCUNTHORPE completed a stunning 25-point comeback to claim victory at Fylde. The hosts took the lead in the first half thanks to a Will Hunt chip and catch to score. Tom Davis got one back for the visitors at the 15-minute mark, but Fylde then switched up a […] The post Beresford seals a stunning fightback appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hoppers can still save their status, says Russell
By BEN JAYCOCK Driving on: Grasshoppers centre Sammy Russell INJURY disruption, squad turnover and disciplinary issues have made it a testing campaign for Preston Grasshoppers, but centre Sammy Russell insists the National Two North strugglers have enough quality to preserve their status. Hoppers came into this round in 11th, but Russell says that position has […] The post Hoppers can still save their status, says Russell appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chiefs get relief after Lucs man Aikman’s heartache
National League 2 West By BEN MORRIS Barnstaple...... 24 Luctonians.......23 BARNSTAPLE were made to keep fighting by visitors Luctonians for a hard-fought win that went to the wire. Lucs came into the game on the back of five straight wins and flew out of the blocks with a try from George Bennett inside the opening […] The post Chiefs get relief after Lucs man Aikman’s heartache appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Hinckley stem late surge to make it three in a row
By JOSH THOMAS Hinckley..................37 Cinderford............... 31 HINCKLEY maintained a three-game winning run, seeing off a second-half surge from visitors Cinderford. Hinckley took the lead through Rory Vowles’ 10th-minute penalty, before Nathan Taylor responded for the visitors in crashing over for a try. Jack Condliffe kicked over the resulting conversion to move Cinderford 7-3 ahead. However, […] The post Hinckley stem late surge to make it three in a row appeared first on The Rugby
Matavesi’s hands help take matters
By RORY MORROW Old Redcliffians....28 Camborne................59 A VIRTUOSO display from Josh Matavesi helped Camborne cruise to a comfortable nine-try victory over overwhelming hosts Old Redcliffians. Matavesi, brother of captain Sam, bulldozed over for the opener and saw his try converted by Rory O’Kane. Despite that setback, Old Redcliffians responded quickly through Ben Tothill’s try, as […] The post Matavesi’s hands help take matters appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Pitcher try denies Syst picture finish
By ANDY WARD Syston......................14 Lymm........................ 19 JAMES PITCHER’S try, just on the hour mark, proved enough to send Lymm home with a win, despite a late push from home side Syston. The hosts arrowed into life from the off, with fluent ball-playing on both sides and aggressive defensive cover keeping out their visitors. That was […] The post Pitcher try denies Syst picture finish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
University challenge success is Exeter’s
By KIT DAVIES Exeter Uni..........36pts L’ghborough S..28pts THRILLED Exeter University were brave to recover from a nightmare start and claim victory from under the Loughborough Students’ noses. After days of relentless rain, both sides were finally greeted by conditions befitting the occasion — and they duly delivered a contest full of tempo, swings of momentum […] The post University challenge success is Exeter’s appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Reds’ try in sight is Sheppard’s delight
By HUW GRIFFIN Hornets ....................38 Redruth ................... 31 HORNETS’ hat-trick hero Josh Sheppard broke Redruth hearts, with his decisive third try in the final stages. Redruth had started strongly with Dean Willis’ penalty goal, though he was forced off soon after, but Christopher Rovery’s try continued that early promise. Joseph Cummins, taking over from the […] The post Reds’ try in sight is Sheppard’s delight appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Brilliant Elliott leads dancing Titans win
■By MIKE JAMOS Taunton Titans .... 61 Chester ....................14 NINE-TRY victorious hosts Taunton Titans hit Chester, with Freddy Elliott’s hat-trick the pick of their scores. The Titans first came after only two minutes, as Elliott for the first of his hat-trick. Tom Putt converted, in a busy day from the tee. Ollie Schuster-Wood then stormed […] The post Brilliant Elliott leads dancing Titans win appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Josh will fight the fury after latest hit had landed hard
■By BEN JAYCOCK Upbeat: Lymm back row Josh Hadland VICE-CAPTAIN Josh Had-land insists Lymm remain in a good space despite a bruising National Two West campaign that has left the Cheshire club battling in the lower reaches of the table. Lymm sit 11th heading into the final third of the season and are looking anxiously […] The post Josh will fight the fury after latest hit had landed hard appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Guernsey learn to love again in Sevens’ off-date
By AMELIA LINE Guernsey..........21 Sevenoaks.......12 GUERNSEY were rewarded with a Valentine’s Day success at home, following a triple threat of losses in the league. The Raiders began their fight subtly, pacing back and forth with Sevenoaks, until an 11th-minute try by Ethan Smith. With Ciaran McGann’s conversion following, the side in green caught their flow […] The post Guernsey learn to love again in Sevens’ off-date appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
McDermott dares Barnow to dream
By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Barnes......................40 Esher.........................22 MARK McDERMOTT’S two-try haul added gloss to Barnes’ comfortable victory over Esher. Esher hit their hosts first, with a penalty try after eight minutes, after Barnes full back McDermott was yellow-carded for a high-tackle. Barnes bounced straight back, with Dan Robertshaw driving over and Will Nicholson adding the extras to […] The post McDermott dares Barnow to dream appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exiles banish Park in first-half charge
By JONATHAN SHANKLAND London Welsh....... 44 Westcombe Park..22 HOSTS London Welsh shocked Westcombe Park with a rapid first-half rally, riding out to win despite their own second-half wave. Despite an early penalty after five minutes from Max Brown, Park struggled to find a foothold in their opponents’ territory. Welsh, by contrast, dominated in every first-half […] The post Exiles banish Park in first-half charge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Albanians rise a dark night in and mould Canterbury
By AVUYILE SAWULA Determined: Andrew Nurse scores for Old Albanian PICTURES: Grant Williams Stephen Hihetah is held by Canterbury defence Canterbury....... 24pts Old Albanians..27pts A GRITTY effort, coupled with moments of magic, helped Old Albanians secure the victory against Canterbury. The clash, which took place at Nackington Road, delivered fireworks in many respects, and the […] The post Albanians rise a dark night in and mould Canterbury appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Barker jumps in joy with 21 sweet Dorking reasons
By KEVIN BEAL Dorking..................... 21 Oundle...................... 21 DORKING snatched a last-minute draw, with Harry Barker’s try of the match levelling it at the death. Barker crossed the line in ‘coffin corner’ after his backs cut through a tiring Oundle line. His try set up a difficult long-range conversion for Tom Hardwick, who didn’t disappoint with […] The post Barker jumps in joy with 21 sweet Dorking reasons appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wolfpack win will hang over Havant
■By SIMON LORD Bury St Edmunds .68 Havant .....................14 BURY ST EDMUNDS blew away an in-form Havant side with an exhilarating ten-try demolition display. The Wolfpack set about their business straight from the get-go, playing at a pace and intensity that Havant simply couldn’t handle. The hosts had enjoyed the freedom of their Haberden pitch […] The post Wolfpack win will hang over Havant appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Benning and Busby fantastic for Hawks
■By ALISTAIR BEYNON Henley .....................54 Oxford H .................. 12 BRACES each for Will Benning and Oscar Busby, catalysed a fine eight-try performance from Henley Hawks to outfox Oxford Quins. Henley took the lead on seven minutes, when Moses Fakatou powered over from close-range, and grabbed a second shortly after with Oscar Busby on hand to […] The post Benning and Busby fantastic for Hawks appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Iago patience rubbing off on Barnes lads’ ladder wishes
■By BEN JAYCOCK Working hard: Barnes scrum-half Iago Davies BARNES have been regular title challengers in the past few seasons, but scrum-half Iago Davies rues his side’s lack of consistency as to why they haven’t challenged this year. Davies says Barnes have shown they can match the division’s best but admits patchy week-to-week execution has […] The post Iago patience rubbing off on Barnes lads’ ladder wishes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.