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Monday, 17 March 2008
Sunday, 16 March 2008
Yorkshire Cup semi final v Otley
Ionians Under 15s charge into the final
Hull Ionians under 15s Yorkshire Cup semi Final v Otley.
Sunday 16 March 2008
Otley 5 - Hull Ionians 7
On a damp windy morning, Ionians travelled to Otley to take on last years Yorkshire Cup winners on their own turf.
Despite the poor facilities for juniors and the long cross country trek to the pitches, I’s were fired up and ready to go as they kicked off into the wind. Otley appeared a little taken back by the ferocity and spent the first five minutes on the back foot. An early break down the right by centre Will Heylings could have put Ionians ahead but as he stepped inside, the Otley back row, which were outstanding throughout stopped him short.
The game continued in the same vein throughout the first half as I’s charged unsuccessfully into the wind and at the solid Otley defence.
Hull Ionians under 15s Yorkshire Cup semi Final v Otley.
Sunday 16 March 2008
Otley 5 - Hull Ionians 7
On a damp windy morning, Ionians travelled to Otley to take on last years Yorkshire Cup winners on their own turf.
Despite the poor facilities for juniors and the long cross country trek to the pitches, I’s were fired up and ready to go as they kicked off into the wind. Otley appeared a little taken back by the ferocity and spent the first five minutes on the back foot. An early break down the right by centre Will Heylings could have put Ionians ahead but as he stepped inside, the Otley back row, which were outstanding throughout stopped him short.
The game continued in the same vein throughout the first half as I’s charged unsuccessfully into the wind and at the solid Otley defence.
The Ionians captain and stand off, Simon Hammersley fighting a against a leg injury, dominated the Ionians attack but despite strong scrummaging and numerous lineout wins, I’s were unable to capitalise.
Although the whole Otley team defended well, The no 8 and open side flanker disrupted attack after attack, stealing the ball on numerous occasions.
At half time the score remained 0-0 but Ionians confidence was up,knowing the wind was behind them for the remaining 30 minutes.
Although the whole Otley team defended well, The no 8 and open side flanker disrupted attack after attack, stealing the ball on numerous occasions.
At half time the score remained 0-0 but Ionians confidence was up,knowing the wind was behind them for the remaining 30 minutes.
Otley started well as the I’s pack stood and watched as the kick off bounced into touch and for the first time Otley looked a threat.
Ionians cleared with a long deep kick and for 10 minutes the pressure was turned around. I’s made a few changes and Ryan Rodgers made an immediate impact with a tackle Jamie Noon would have been proud of.
Ionians cleared with a long deep kick and for 10 minutes the pressure was turned around. I’s made a few changes and Ryan Rodgers made an immediate impact with a tackle Jamie Noon would have been proud of.
Otley refused to give in and broke out through the heart of the I’s midfield. Danny Casson the I’s no 7 not wanting to be out done by his opposite number covered back and rounded off another solid performance with a try saving tackle. Otley continued to exert the pressure and the no 7 forced his way over the line to put the home team ahead. The conversion attempt was blown wide and Otley had a 5 – 0 lead.
Ionians took a deep breath and having realised the reality of the situation, went straight back at their impressive opposition. After a few plays, Hammersley put a long searching kick deep into the Otley 22 and a sustained attack looked like ending in a score. Otley escaped after some accidental obstruction and some ill discipline saw a penalty awarded to the defence which took them well into the Ionians half.
With 6 minutes to go, Ionians punched deep into the Otley half and as a scrum was awarded to them just outside the 22. A brief moment of serenity spread to their supporters as a clear opportunity to score was presented.
As the solid Ionians pack put the ball in the hands of scrum half Brad Willingham, Henry Waine who had moved to full back set off on a run which would lead to the winning score. As the ball reached Hammersley , Waine turned on the gas and burst onto the ball at such speed the defence didn’t have time to think. As they all went towards him he laid the ball off to Will Heylings who blasted into the open space and touched down under the posts.
Ionians took a deep breath and having realised the reality of the situation, went straight back at their impressive opposition. After a few plays, Hammersley put a long searching kick deep into the Otley 22 and a sustained attack looked like ending in a score. Otley escaped after some accidental obstruction and some ill discipline saw a penalty awarded to the defence which took them well into the Ionians half.
With 6 minutes to go, Ionians punched deep into the Otley half and as a scrum was awarded to them just outside the 22. A brief moment of serenity spread to their supporters as a clear opportunity to score was presented.
As the solid Ionians pack put the ball in the hands of scrum half Brad Willingham, Henry Waine who had moved to full back set off on a run which would lead to the winning score. As the ball reached Hammersley , Waine turned on the gas and burst onto the ball at such speed the defence didn’t have time to think. As they all went towards him he laid the ball off to Will Heylings who blasted into the open space and touched down under the posts.
Hammersley converted putting Ionians 2 points ahead with only 4 minutes to go. Otley who had fought for 56 minutes were not about to give up and went straight back at I’s but failed to pierce the reinvigorated visitors.
As the final whistle sounded, Ionians congratulated themselves on a deserved victory but at the same time acknowledged the worth of their opponents.
As the final whistle sounded, Ionians congratulated themselves on a deserved victory but at the same time acknowledged the worth of their opponents.
Sunday, 2 March 2008
man of the match v Scarborough
After the game Joe said "I'm not eating cocoa pops any more, from now on it's 3 shredded wheat for me before every game"
Simon might have got a drop goal but 'have that'Hull Ionians v Scarborough
Hull Ionians Under 15s V Scarborough Under 16s
Sunday 2 March 2008
Hull Ionians 39 Scarborough 0
Ionians travelled to the new Scarborough ground with it’s sea view and sea breeze to match. The I’s squad was missing several players but turned a strong team out to take on a Scarborough team made up of several age groups.
Scarborough started the game on the back foot as Hammersley’s kick off into the wind hung in the air just long enough for I’s pack to arrive. From that moment on Ionians had nearly all the possession, Scarborough to their credit however defended extremely well.
After a few unsuccessful kicks over the top, Ionians began to run the ball as the forwards recycled it again and again. 5 minutes in, 2nd row Joe Rennard picked up at the breakdown and drove over the line from 5 yards out. The kick went astray in the wind and Scarborough recommenced the game with a kick off almost reaching the Sea. Ionians took advantage of the scrum back and started a series of attacks which saw the ball moved through the backs both ways again and again. Ionians broke through the first line of defence time after time from the base of the rucks, the centres and the wings but the opposition kept them out until 20 minutes in when winger Ben Bainbridge forced his way over the line.
The ball was occasionally fumbled and spilled throughout the game, mainly due to the blustery wind but line outs and scrums won against the head gave Ionians possession to experiment.
Just before half time, Alistair Wilde having already earned praise for his efforts in the loose, drove over the line to make it 15 – 0.
Half time saw a number of changes as Joe Midgely moved to no 8, centre Torkington moved to 10 and Sam Wilson went to full back. Within 5 minutes, Will Heylings broke through the line and powered his way under the posts from around the 22 metre line. Torkington made the kick and then moved to Scrum half for the remainder of the game.
A surprise Drop goal from Hammersley took the score to 25-0 with about 15 minutes to go. Ryan Rodgers then scored, converted by Wilson and Josh Thundercliffe who had enjoyed numerous charges at the defence throughout the game eventually scored under the posts.
Joe Midgely having played well all game but particularly since his change to no 8, converted the try and rounded off his man of the match performance.
Sunday 2 March 2008
Hull Ionians 39 Scarborough 0
Ionians travelled to the new Scarborough ground with it’s sea view and sea breeze to match. The I’s squad was missing several players but turned a strong team out to take on a Scarborough team made up of several age groups.
Scarborough started the game on the back foot as Hammersley’s kick off into the wind hung in the air just long enough for I’s pack to arrive. From that moment on Ionians had nearly all the possession, Scarborough to their credit however defended extremely well.
After a few unsuccessful kicks over the top, Ionians began to run the ball as the forwards recycled it again and again. 5 minutes in, 2nd row Joe Rennard picked up at the breakdown and drove over the line from 5 yards out. The kick went astray in the wind and Scarborough recommenced the game with a kick off almost reaching the Sea. Ionians took advantage of the scrum back and started a series of attacks which saw the ball moved through the backs both ways again and again. Ionians broke through the first line of defence time after time from the base of the rucks, the centres and the wings but the opposition kept them out until 20 minutes in when winger Ben Bainbridge forced his way over the line.
The ball was occasionally fumbled and spilled throughout the game, mainly due to the blustery wind but line outs and scrums won against the head gave Ionians possession to experiment.
Just before half time, Alistair Wilde having already earned praise for his efforts in the loose, drove over the line to make it 15 – 0.
Half time saw a number of changes as Joe Midgely moved to no 8, centre Torkington moved to 10 and Sam Wilson went to full back. Within 5 minutes, Will Heylings broke through the line and powered his way under the posts from around the 22 metre line. Torkington made the kick and then moved to Scrum half for the remainder of the game.
A surprise Drop goal from Hammersley took the score to 25-0 with about 15 minutes to go. Ryan Rodgers then scored, converted by Wilson and Josh Thundercliffe who had enjoyed numerous charges at the defence throughout the game eventually scored under the posts.
Joe Midgely having played well all game but particularly since his change to no 8, converted the try and rounded off his man of the match performance.
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