Hull Ionians under 16s v Old Brods
Brods returned to Brantingham Park, determined to win and keen for revenge following the Yorkshire cup defeat by I’s in December.
I’s having won the toss, opted to play the first half into the chilly and gusty wind . The ball headed deep into Ionians territory as the forwards stood and watched as it bounced between them . Eventually it was collected and a close fought 10 minutes began.
Brods returned to Brantingham Park, determined to win and keen for revenge following the Yorkshire cup defeat by I’s in December.
I’s having won the toss, opted to play the first half into the chilly and gusty wind . The ball headed deep into Ionians territory as the forwards stood and watched as it bounced between them . Eventually it was collected and a close fought 10 minutes began.
Ionians had the majority of possession, Rennard and Griffiths dominating the lineouts and solid forward play in the loose gave the backs plenty of opportunity to attack. Unfortunately a series of errors caused by over complicated play in windy conditions enabled the quick Brods defence to counter and drive Ionians back.
Brods scored first with a penalty but Ionians hit back almost immediately when a simple and well rehearsed back move gave Henry Waine just enough room to race 35 yards down the wing to score.
Brods scored first with a penalty but Ionians hit back almost immediately when a simple and well rehearsed back move gave Henry Waine just enough room to race 35 yards down the wing to score.
Ionains scored again about 20 minutes in when their slightly heavier pack took a rolling maul all the way from the 22 to the try line. No 8 smiling Joe Midgely breaking free with the ball to touch down.
Brods continued to battle and quickly capitalised on a handling error to score under the posts. Within a few minutes they took the lead as the outside centre anticipating a long pass, intercepted the ball, deep in his own half and raced unopposed to score. Suddenly Brods were in front and their confidence was growing. A further breakaway try was only frustrated by the ever safe tackling of full back Sam Wilson .
In the second half, Ionians although behind were always in charge as the forwards continued to dominate and some sensible use of the wind kept them camped in the Brods half.
10 minutes in, Ionians drew level as Midgely again came out with the ball after another well worked and controlled forwards drive of at least 20 yards. A score line of 15 all and 2 well organised teams both with the players to turn the game made for an exciting last quarter.
As Ionians continued to put the pressure on and Brods struggled to get out of their half, a charge down by Centre Torkington gave him the chance to kick through and on winning the race for the ball touch down beneath the posts. Hammersley converted and I’s were back in front.
In the second half, Ionians although behind were always in charge as the forwards continued to dominate and some sensible use of the wind kept them camped in the Brods half.
10 minutes in, Ionians drew level as Midgely again came out with the ball after another well worked and controlled forwards drive of at least 20 yards. A score line of 15 all and 2 well organised teams both with the players to turn the game made for an exciting last quarter.
As Ionians continued to put the pressure on and Brods struggled to get out of their half, a charge down by Centre Torkington gave him the chance to kick through and on winning the race for the ball touch down beneath the posts. Hammersley converted and I’s were back in front.
Following a few more minutes of pressure, quick thing scrum half and man of the match, Isaac Green exploited a gap in the Brods defence with a quickly taken penalty, putting the unstoppable Danny Casson into enough space to score in the corner.
The final score of 27 - 15 was a fair reflection of the game which was another close fought contest with some excellent attacking rugby from both sides.
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