Sunday, 22 November 2015

Rugby Report


Week 12 saw the rugby club take on their local rival, Oratory school. With less than 5 miles between the two schools it is a true derby and always a competitive fixture. Last year, the rugby club did not perform well, losing all but one of their matches. However, this year the effort put in by the boys and coaches throughout the season showed and Pangbourne took the block, winning 5 games out of the 8 played. This, combined with 1 game which was lost by just one point, is incredibly encouraging.

 The U14A played fast, skilful and well organised rugby. Their defence was solid and some huge performances by several boys saw them run out as comfortable 29-17 winners. The U14Bs had a tough afternoon but played some good rugby as well.

 The U15s take the title of squad of the week, winning their games at both A and B team level. The A team continue their superb season with a 48-0 thrashing of their opposition but the Bs, who suffered a huge defeat as U14s, showed incredible improvement, running in an unanswered 32 points this time around!

 At U16 level, the matches were incredibly close. The B team won a tight match 14-12, a long range run in by Jake Lawrence sealing the victory. Unfortunately the A team couldn't get the win, but losing by just one point, 18-19, was a respectable scoreline and they continue to play some excellent rugby.

 At the senior end of the club, the 2nd XV continue their winning ways with an 8-5 win, their 5th of the season. The 1st XV had a torrid afternoon. With the weather playing its part they struggled to get a foothold in attack but their defence was outstanding, keeping the Oratory at bay for long periods of the game. Unfortunately they couldn't cross the line and the game finished as an 8-3 loss. 

 This week, we look forward to hosting Sir William Borlase School and Leighton Park on Wednesday, the 1st XV travel to Dr Challoner's School for their next Natwest Vase game and then we build towards another tough block against Worth School next Saturday.

Mr Metcalfe  

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