This week saw Dunbar play their
first matches of the term against Hall Grove. Despite just a couple of training
sessions, the teams went into the matches with incredible enthusiasm and put
together some excellent displays. The A team put Hall Grove to the sword,
running in tries from all over the pitch. The 41-0 scoreline reflected their
dominance and points to an exciting season ahead. The B team were unlucky that
their match was cancelled in the first 10 minutes after a horrendous injury to
an opposing player – we al wish him a speedy recovery.
Elsewhere, the 1st XV
continued in the NatWest Vase, hosting Churcher’s. After narrowly losing out to
them under lights at Newbury earlier in the season, this was always going to be
a tight affair and despite Pangbourne going up at the break, Churcher’s fought
their way back into the game. Some fantastic defence by the ‘Red Army’ held
them up over the line on numerous occasions and the game finished 22-16. The 1st
XV now progress to the Vase Regional Final where they play Cokethorpe on
Wednesday 27th January at the College.
Finally, on Friday both the U14 and
U15 squads travelled to Maidenhead RFC to play in the County Cup Finals. After
two impressive seasons, both squads went into the game confidently, determined
to round off the season in style. The U14s played Reading Blue Coats and
despite playing their hearts out lost the match 12-10. However, this should not
take the shine off their incredible season.
The U15s went one better, becoming
County Champions after beating the Piggott School 39-7. This was a display full
of quality by both individuals and the team. They finish the season with an
enviable record (played 17, won 15) and are an exciting group to watch as they
progress through the College.
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