U14
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Sun 23 Sep 2018
Keyworth Rugby Football Club
U14
Tries: G Stephen, P Harewood (2)Conversions: G Royle (2)
19
33
Newark
Too much too late for brave U14s

Too much too late for brave U14s

Simon Winfield30 Sep 2018 - 18:28
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Slow start costs U14s fighting 15 dearly!

It was the first foray into NLD competition. The early season's hard pitches had taken it's toll on the squad and we were down to only 15 fit players for the visit of last year's U14 Cup Winners - Newark RFC.
For the first 15 minutes our heads must still have been in the changing room as very much unlike ourselves we were sluggish and allowed an impressive Newark side to score 3 tries and hurtle into a 21-0 lead. We'd done this before against good sides and come back (Buckingham)..could we do it again?
Before the first half finished we put through some good phases to get close to the Newark line and George S did what he does so well and snipped a try for us. A difficult conversion missed - 21-5 at half time.
The next try was so important and unfortunately it went to Newark following an 8 pick up from a scrum. We were starting to play well and didn't let it get to us. We continued to push our defensive lines and Newark starting making mistakes. Pharrell pounced twice with fantastic hands and good pace to score 2 tries - both converted by George to make the score an interesting 19-26. It was going to be a very interesting last 10 minutes. All the Newark big guns were on the pitch but we continued to push. We thought we were level when TK picked up from the base of the scrum and headed for the line until the ref blew - because he got mixed up with the rules! Unfortunately we could repeat the move and the impressive Newark No 10 won another great turnover and galloped clear for another score. The Keyworth 15 battled until the end and can be proud of their performance against a very well organised and coached team. All credit to rugby for an excellent game. We wish Newark luck in the next round.

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Match date

Sun 23 Sep 2018

Kickoff

11:00

Attendance

65
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