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Sunday, 28 September 2008
Yorkshire Cup victory
First round Yorkshire Cup victory for the holders
Hull Ionians Under 16s v Sheffield
Ionians under 16s played host to Sheffield in the first leg of their campaign to retain their Yorkshire Cup title. Ionians fielded a strong squad although certain schools and outside bodies are seeking to prevent some players from representing one of the most successful teams the region has produced for many years.
Within 5 minutes of the kick off, a piercing attack was finished off by Joe Reynard who forced his way over the line from 5 meters . Injuring himself in doing so he was replaced by Alex Griffiths.
Several minutes later, Ben Twilly chased down his own chip from the half way line to put Simon Hammersley in to score try number 2.
Hammersley scored his second shortly after with a typical individual try of the kind Austin Healey and dance partner would be proud.
Full back Sam Wilson who had collected a number of clearances by Sheffield, eventually found enough space to turn on his speed and blasted 30 yards before linking in with Danny Casson who took the move almost to the line before off loading to scrum half Isaac Green to finish off.
Sheffield refused to give in and with a combination between forwards and backs,forced their way under the posts to make it 24 – 5 at the break.
The second half saw a number of changes, including Brad Willingham coming on as Scrum Half and Chris Skelly taking over at loose head prop. Henry Waine who took over at outside centre had a superb game in defence but also made several lightning streaks through the middle of the field in his new found niche.
Danny Casson opened the scoring from a rolling maul and Sam Wilson finished off a slick move across the back line.
Hooker, Dom Carty was replaced due to injury by Domhnall Talbot who was keen to impress in his first game for the club. Talbot although playing out of position had an excellent 20 minutes and demonstrated his strength in possession as well as his fierce tackling.
With 7 minutes to go, Brad Willingham placed a clever chip over the heads of the Sheffield defence and after some fancy footwork by No 8 Hodges who collected the kick, he unselfishly passed to Green who finished under the posts.
The second half also saw appearances from Alistair Wilde, Nathan Franklyn and Ryan Rodgers all of whom demonstrated the strength of the squad and the options for the team selectors.
Several conversions by Hammersley and Wilson took the final score to 45 – 5 and Ionians came away worthy winners.
Hull Ionians Under 16s v Sheffield
Ionians under 16s played host to Sheffield in the first leg of their campaign to retain their Yorkshire Cup title. Ionians fielded a strong squad although certain schools and outside bodies are seeking to prevent some players from representing one of the most successful teams the region has produced for many years.
Within 5 minutes of the kick off, a piercing attack was finished off by Joe Reynard who forced his way over the line from 5 meters . Injuring himself in doing so he was replaced by Alex Griffiths.
Several minutes later, Ben Twilly chased down his own chip from the half way line to put Simon Hammersley in to score try number 2.
Hammersley scored his second shortly after with a typical individual try of the kind Austin Healey and dance partner would be proud.
Full back Sam Wilson who had collected a number of clearances by Sheffield, eventually found enough space to turn on his speed and blasted 30 yards before linking in with Danny Casson who took the move almost to the line before off loading to scrum half Isaac Green to finish off.
Sheffield refused to give in and with a combination between forwards and backs,forced their way under the posts to make it 24 – 5 at the break.
The second half saw a number of changes, including Brad Willingham coming on as Scrum Half and Chris Skelly taking over at loose head prop. Henry Waine who took over at outside centre had a superb game in defence but also made several lightning streaks through the middle of the field in his new found niche.
Danny Casson opened the scoring from a rolling maul and Sam Wilson finished off a slick move across the back line.
Hooker, Dom Carty was replaced due to injury by Domhnall Talbot who was keen to impress in his first game for the club. Talbot although playing out of position had an excellent 20 minutes and demonstrated his strength in possession as well as his fierce tackling.
With 7 minutes to go, Brad Willingham placed a clever chip over the heads of the Sheffield defence and after some fancy footwork by No 8 Hodges who collected the kick, he unselfishly passed to Green who finished under the posts.
The second half also saw appearances from Alistair Wilde, Nathan Franklyn and Ryan Rodgers all of whom demonstrated the strength of the squad and the options for the team selectors.
Several conversions by Hammersley and Wilson took the final score to 45 – 5 and Ionians came away worthy winners.
Friday, 26 September 2008
Man of the tournament
Even Captain Dan is prepared to ruin his image as a style guru after lifting his first trophy in his new role.
Lexus triumph
The Lexus Junior Festival 2008 / 2009.
On Sunday 21 September, Hull Ionians Under 16s travelled to Sheffield Tigers in a bid to retain their regional title as Lexus champions and qualify for the National final.
I’s were drawn in Group A along with Harrogate, Old Brodlians and Burton and although they had to leave a number of squad players at home due to the competition rules, they still had a great deal of strength in depth.
Each game of 12 a side and 7 minutes each way left no room for complacency and as Ionians started against Harrogate, it was half time before they woke up. After a dreary first 7 minutes, I’s kicked off with a bit more determination and alertness. Although Harrogate never looked like scoring, I’s spilled a number of balls in try scoring positions to come away with a 0 – 0 draw.
The second game against Brods was played with a little more fire. Tries from Henry Waine, Will Heylings and Simon Hammersley capitalised on the posession given to the backs (2 conversions by Hammersley) and I’s started to look like they were there to win.
Although coach Sean Carty had consistently made changes in order to allow players to perform, the final pool game against Burton saw 6 or 7 changes from the original line up against Harrogate. I’s took the lead early as Jordan Help burst through tackles to cross the line and winger Josh Pooley finished off a good back move to make it 10 – 0 at half time. Burton held back the tide for the rest of the game and I’s went in to the Semi Finals as group winners.
The semi final was against Lutterworth who were unfortunate enough to have been drawn against an ionians side now fully charged.
Within seconds of thekick off, Sam Wilson gathered the ball and raced 40 yards down the wing to score. a few minutes later scrum half Isaac Green finished off a move from the back of the scrum and hammersley converted. Wilson then again raced down the wing to score and Josh Pooley and Will Heylings both showed their pace as they raced over the line from distance to make it 31 - 0 at half time.
The second half again saw both Pooley and Heylings capitalise on slick handling through the back line and captain Danny Casson picked up from a scrum to power over the line.
The final score of 48 - 0 was a stark warning for the final opposition.
The other semi final saw Harrogate narrowly beaten by Nottingham who had looked the strongst team in Pool B by far.
7 hours after Ionians arrived at Sheffield, the whistle blew for the start of the final and the chance to retain their title as Lexus champions. within 2 minutes, Sam Wilson again finished off a back move to score and a few minutels later he also chased down a kick through by Hammersley to make it 10 - 0 at half time. Nottingham had seen some possession but were unable to break through the solid ionians defence.
3 minutes into the second half, No 10 Simon Hammersley darted through several gaps to score a trade mark individual try which he converted himself. Nottigham refused to give in and when I's failed to deal effectively with a kick over the top, they recycled the ball and forced their way onto the scoreboard.
Alex Griffiths then joined a forwards charge towards the Nottingham line and finished off the drive from 10 yards out to seal the Ionians victory at 22 points to 5.
On Sunday 21 September, Hull Ionians Under 16s travelled to Sheffield Tigers in a bid to retain their regional title as Lexus champions and qualify for the National final.
I’s were drawn in Group A along with Harrogate, Old Brodlians and Burton and although they had to leave a number of squad players at home due to the competition rules, they still had a great deal of strength in depth.
Each game of 12 a side and 7 minutes each way left no room for complacency and as Ionians started against Harrogate, it was half time before they woke up. After a dreary first 7 minutes, I’s kicked off with a bit more determination and alertness. Although Harrogate never looked like scoring, I’s spilled a number of balls in try scoring positions to come away with a 0 – 0 draw.
The second game against Brods was played with a little more fire. Tries from Henry Waine, Will Heylings and Simon Hammersley capitalised on the posession given to the backs (2 conversions by Hammersley) and I’s started to look like they were there to win.
Although coach Sean Carty had consistently made changes in order to allow players to perform, the final pool game against Burton saw 6 or 7 changes from the original line up against Harrogate. I’s took the lead early as Jordan Help burst through tackles to cross the line and winger Josh Pooley finished off a good back move to make it 10 – 0 at half time. Burton held back the tide for the rest of the game and I’s went in to the Semi Finals as group winners.
The semi final was against Lutterworth who were unfortunate enough to have been drawn against an ionians side now fully charged.
Within seconds of thekick off, Sam Wilson gathered the ball and raced 40 yards down the wing to score. a few minutes later scrum half Isaac Green finished off a move from the back of the scrum and hammersley converted. Wilson then again raced down the wing to score and Josh Pooley and Will Heylings both showed their pace as they raced over the line from distance to make it 31 - 0 at half time.
The second half again saw both Pooley and Heylings capitalise on slick handling through the back line and captain Danny Casson picked up from a scrum to power over the line.
The final score of 48 - 0 was a stark warning for the final opposition.
The other semi final saw Harrogate narrowly beaten by Nottingham who had looked the strongst team in Pool B by far.
7 hours after Ionians arrived at Sheffield, the whistle blew for the start of the final and the chance to retain their title as Lexus champions. within 2 minutes, Sam Wilson again finished off a back move to score and a few minutels later he also chased down a kick through by Hammersley to make it 10 - 0 at half time. Nottingham had seen some possession but were unable to break through the solid ionians defence.
3 minutes into the second half, No 10 Simon Hammersley darted through several gaps to score a trade mark individual try which he converted himself. Nottigham refused to give in and when I's failed to deal effectively with a kick over the top, they recycled the ball and forced their way onto the scoreboard.
Alex Griffiths then joined a forwards charge towards the Nottingham line and finished off the drive from 10 yards out to seal the Ionians victory at 22 points to 5.
Friday, 19 September 2008
BRIDLINGTON ALL AT SEA
On Sunday 14 September 2009, Ionians started their season with an emphatic victory over Bridlington. The score line of 71- 3 is a clear indication to future opposition of the awesome power and pace of this years squad.
Although Bridlington’s defence looked sturdy for the first five minutes, the continual charges from Ionians attack soon broke them down.
Full back Sam Wilson opened the scoring as he came into the line between the centres after quickly recycled ball wall moved through the slick back liner.
This years captain Danny Casson led by example throughout the game and scored the first of his 2 tries in a typical Casson style, bursting through a number of tackles and charging 25 yards to the line. His second later in the game was another individual try when he took the ball blind and cleverly kicked through and winning the chase for the ball controlling it over the line to score.
The powerful Ionians pack dominated in all aspects and looked at ease lifting as Elliot Hodges and Joe Reynard reached great heights in the line outs.
Other tries were scored by No 6 ,Tom Doris, who’s work in the loose, earned him this weeks Man of the Match award. Forwards Elliot Hodges and Joe Midgely also forced their way over the line and Will Heylings (2 tries), Henry Waine and new addition Josh Pooley (2 tries) demonstrated the pace and power of the back line.
The kicking duties were shared out after no 10 Hammersley converted 4.
The game was stopped 10 minutes into the second half due to an unfortunate injury resulting in the Bridlington No 7 being taken to hospital by ambulance.
In the 40 minutes played, Ionians scored 11 tries and showed their determination to retain their Lexus and Yorkshire titles.
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