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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