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Rugby Results Michaelmas 2008

1 December 2008

Saturday 29th November vs Bishop of Hereford

U16a Lost 19 - 24
U16b Lost 7 - 57
U15a Lost
U15b Lost
U14a Lost 5 - 10
U14b Won 10 -19
U13a Lost 5 - 36
U13b Lost 12 - 40

Saturday 29th November vs Hereford Cathedral

1st XV Lost 12 - 10
2nd XV Lost 12 - 29

Saturday 29th November vs Warwick 4th XV

3rd XV Won 10 - 31

The 3rd XV had their second win of the season on a cold, muddy Saturday in Warwick. John McAuley opened the scoring for RGSAO with a try after quick ball from the forwards. After 15 minutes Matt Power broke through to score the second try. A minute later Amar Ali picked up a loose ball to score under the posts - John McAuley converting to take the lead to 17 points. Just before half time John McAuley got his second try following a run from half way, this time Matt Ward provided the conversion from wide out to give RGSAO a half time lead of 24 points to 10.

In the second half RGSAO dominated most of the possession and territory and were eventually rewarded with a try by Sher Singh - again converted by Matt Ward - to give a final score of 31 points to 10.
MPW


Friday 28th November vs Bishop of Hereford

U12a Won
U12b Won
U12c Won


Wednesday 26th November vs King's School, Worcester

1st XV Lost 21 - 7


Saturday 23rd November vs KES Fiveways

U16a Won 34 - 19

U15a Lost 5 - 32

U14a Won 56 - 5

U13a Lost 0 - 10

U12a Won 5 - 54

Thursday 21st November vs Hereford Cathedral School

U15a Won 28 - 0


Wednesday 20th November vs Droitwich High School 1st XV

2nd XV Won 38 - 0


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Saturday 16th November vs Solihull

1st XV Lost 3 - 8
2nd XV Lost 5 - 41
3rd XV Lost 12 - 15

U16a Lost 43 - 10

U15a Lost 50 - 0
U15b Lost 50 - 0

U14a Won 10 - 39
U14b Won 12 - 21

U13a Won 32 - 7
U13b Lost 5 - 37

1st XV Report vs Solihull

With no real territory in the first half RGSAO could not attack effectively and it was Solihull who managed to power their way over the line to score through a driving maul. In the second half RGSAO had a number of good attacking positions but were unable to convert this pressure into points.

Mr Friend


Friday 15th November vs Solihull

U12a Won 12 - 45
U12b Won 0 - 27
U12c Won 5 - 54


Tuesday 12th November vs Chase, Malvern

U13a Won 0 - 19
U13b Won 21 - 28


Saturday 8th October vs KES Stratford

1st XV Won 21 - 3
2nd XV Won 43 - 12
U16a Won 47 - 0
U15a Won 0 - 19
U14a Lost 18 - 7
U13a Won 0 - 44

1st XV Report vs KES Stratford
In the second match between these two sides this season, RGSAO were keen to make up for their poor form the last time they met. RGSAO played a well controlled and tactically astute game. The forwards starved Stratford of the ball for long periods and this pressure lead to a fine 'catch and drive' try claimed by Sam Wreghitt. By half time Stratford had only added a penalty and RGSAO were confident going into the second half with the wind behind them. After some slick handling Will Short scored two tries which were converted by Sam Wreghitt.



Friday 7th November vs KES Stratford

U12a Won 44 - 0
U12b Won 19 - 10

Thursday 6th November vs The Chase, Malvern

U15a Lost 53 - 0
U15b Lost 56 - 5

Wednesday 5th November vs The Chase, Malvern

1st XV Won 36 - 21
2nd XV Draw 12 - 12

1st XV Report vs The Chase, Malvern
In an error strewn match RGSAO managed to win comfortably in the end, having gifted The Chase three tries.


Saturday 18th October vs Sir Thomas Riches School, Gloucester

U13a Lost 7 - 14
U13b Lost 5 - 22

U12a Won 5 - 10
U12b Won 0 - 32

Saturday 18th October vs Malvern College

1st XV Won 11 - 34
2nd XV Won 10 – 31

U16a Won 7 – 52
U16b Won 7 – 26

U15a Lost 14 – 46
U15b Lost

U14a Lost 10 – 29
U14b Lost 0 - 49

1st XV Report

With the instructions to move the ball wider, it was pleasing to see the team alter its style of play. As a result there were tries for Will Short, two for Nick Houlston, Charlie Jackson, James Sinclair (deftly set up by Tom Tudgay) and Laurie Edwards.


Wednesday 15th October vs Princethorpe (Daily Mail Vase)

1st XV Won 7 - 32

1st XV Report

RGSAO’s forwards looked dominant from the start and scored through James Sinclair. Princethorpe hit back by scoring under the posts, making the most of some weak defence. RGSAO then took control and added to their lead with tries from Tom Tudgay, Sam Wreghitt, Seb Jones and James Sinclair again.


Wednesday 15th October vs Ludlow A team

U16b Lost 0 - 48

Saturday 11th October vs Bristol Grammar School

1st XV Won 20 - 8
2nd XV Lost 3 - 35
3rd XV Lost 5 - 8

U16a Won 5 - 10
U16b Lost 50 - 0

U15a Lost 75 - 0
U15b Lost 68 - 10

U14a Lost 33 - 10
U14b Lost 10 - 7

U13a Won 39 - 5
U13b Lost 22 - 7

U12a Won 41 - 10
U12b Lost 5 - 20

1st XV Report

Against a large set of forwards the RGSAO pack performed superbly to build strong attacking positions. Sam Wreghitt opened the scoring with a penalty from in front of the posts and Will Short added to this with a try by darting over in the corner. In the second half Nat McDonald fielded a loose kick in his own 22 and ran through a few tackles to feed Charlie Jackson who then passed it to Will Short who silkily avoided being tackled and scored under the post. The Bristol team responded with a late try but the final whistle meant a fine win for RGSAO 20 - 8.



Saturday 4th October vs Cheltenham College

1st XV Lost 20 - 3
2nd XV Lost 62 - 0
3rd XV Lost 59 - 0

U16a Lost 0 - 35
U16b Lost 0 - 50

U15a Lost 19 - 24

U14a Lost 50 - 0
U14b Lost 42 - 5

1st XV Report vs Stratford
With a strong wind in their backs RGSAO failed to use it effectively and it was Stratford who scored first with an unconverted try. In the second half Seb Jones crashed over to level the scores and Sam Wreghitt added the conversion to put RGSAO in the lead. However Stratford came back strongly and with the luck going their way and the rain starting to fall, scored a number of tries to win comfortably.

1st XV Report vs Cheltenham
In the first ten minutes RGSO started well being camped in the Cheltenham 22 and took the lead with a Sam Wreghitt penalty goal. Both teams battled hard but Cheltenham took the edge at the breakdown which lead to them having a scrum in the RGSAO and a well worked move gave them the lead. In the second half RGSAO never really threatened and Cheltenham scored again.


Friday 3rd October vs Bishop Vesey's

U12a Won 27-14
U12b Won 22-5
U12c Won 44-17

Wednesday 1st October vs KES Stratford (Daily Mail Cup)

1st XV Lost 29 - 7

Wednesday 1st October vs Old Swinford Hospital

U16b Lost 10 - 31


Saturday 27th September vs Old Swinford Hospital

1st XV Lost 7 - 5
2nd XV Lost 35 - 3
3rd XV Won 24 - 12

U16a Lost 14 - 19

U15a Lost 0 - 50
U15b Lost 12 - 62

U14a Lost 27 - 12
U14b Draw 29 - 29

U13a won 24 - 20
U13b won 17 - 5

Vs Warwick School

U12a Lost 27 - 0
U12b Lost 46 - 0


1st XV Report

In a very tense local derby both teams defended superbly. RGSAO scored a try through Charlie Jackson but was unconverted. Old Swinford also managed to score but converted theirs. Late on RGSAO crossed the line twice but the referee was unable to see the ball clearly so did not award the try. RGSAO therefore narrowly lost 7 - 5.

3rd XV Report

On a perfect day for running rugby the 3rd XV were seeking their first win of the season. All went well for the first ten minutes as the forwards delivered good quality ball to the backs, the ball was moved quickly along the line but several times the final pass went forward or was knocked on when we were in a try scoring position. Eventually the forwards won a lineout on their own 22 - the ball was passed swiftly along the backs to Peter Stojanovic on the right wing who sprinted 60 metres to score in the corner - 5 points to nil to RGSAO. Some dropped passes and loose kicks allowed Oldswinford to mount a series of attacks which the defence repelled until 5 minutes before half time when a neat handling move by Oldswinford allowed their very fast left wing too much room and he scored a try near to the posts which was converted. 5 points to 7. From a deep kick off at the restart the RGSAO defence was caught napping when Oldswinford ran the ball back at them- their speedy left winger once again scoring under the posts on the stroke of half time, but this time they failed to convert the try - 5 points to 12 at half time.

At the beginning of the second half several errors from the kick off by Oldswinford gave the RGSAO forwards a good attacking platform. The ball was once again moved to the wing where Peter Stojanovic stormed in from 25 metres for his second try of the match. A superb kick from the touchline by Tom Smith brought the scores level 3 minutes into the second half. On 16 minutes a series of good drives by the forwards saw team captain Ben Wills burst through the defence for another try and the lead for the second time in the game. With a quarter of an hour to go play was interrupted for a long delay which seemed to upset the concentration of the Oldswinford team. RGSAO became more focused and played the rest of the game in the Oldswinford half. Another good series of forward drives put the away defence under pressure and they gave away a penalty. The kick was taken quickly and moved wide - from the ensuing ruck Rory Harrison passed to Matt Ward who made a good break to score the final try of the game. The try was once again converted by Tom Smith to give a final score of RGSAO 24 Oldswinford 12.

It would be unfair to choose a “man of the match” because this was this was an excellent team performance in which every player made a positive contribution to the result.



Saturday 20th September vs Bishop Vesey's GS

1st XV Won 13 - 36
2nd XV Won 7 - 12

U15a Lost 50 - 0
U15b Lost 53 - 11

U14a Lost 22 - 40
U14b Lost 10 - 17

U13a Won 51 - 0
U13b Won


1st XV Report

In perfect conditions RGSAO started well with Charlie Jackson scoring a try after a sustained attack and Luke Hamilton-Jones darting over to score the second. With both tries being converted by Sam Wreghitt RGSAO let Vesey's back into the game with a try under the posts and a penalty to leave the score at half-time 10 - 14. After the break RGSAO controlled the game better which led to tries by Charlie Jackson, Sam Wreghitt, Tom Williams and Adam Damadzic.



Thursday 18th September vs Nunnery Wood

U15a Lost 45 - 0


Saturday 13th September vs Loughborough GS

1st XV Won 12 - 11
2nd XV Lost 15 - 51
3rd XV Lost 10 - 50

U16a Lost 38 - 17
U16b Lost 50 - 0

U15a Lost 60 - 5
U15b Lost

U14a Won 32 - 5
U14b Lost 17 - 37

U13a Won 0 - 10
U13b Lost 21 - 10

1st XV Report

Despite a good start RGSAO failed to convert their early pressure into points. Loughborough scored first with a penalty and then an unconverted try. In the second half RGSAO kicked themselves into good attacking positions from which Nick Houlston scored in one corner and Alex Crawshaw in the other. Miraculously Sam Wreghitt converted from out wide leaving the visitors adrift by 4 points. In the last ten minutes Loughborough kicked a penalty but couldn't add any further points so RGSAO scraped home, winners by one point.


Wednesday 10th September vs Prince Henry's Evesham (1st team and U16)

2nd XV Lost
U16a Won


Tuesday 9th September vs Winterfold (A and B)

U13 a/b Lost
U13 b/c Won

v KES Birmingham
Saturday 6th September 2008

1st XV  won   20 - 0
2nd XV  lost  10 - 15
3rd XV  lost  5 - 14

Both the 2nd XV and 3rd XV were winning up to the final 10 minutes!!

All other games were called off beacuse of the weather.

1st XV Match Report

In atrocious conditions the match strated slowly, with both teams struggling to deal with the wet ball.  Eventually the RGSAO forwards took control and set up the opportunity for Nick Houslton to score in the corner.  Further pressure from the RGSAO forwards led to Adam Heynes, followed by James SInclair, scoring from close range.  The lineout was working particularly well and this lead to the final try from Sam Wreghitt.  The RGSAO defence was impenetrable to finish 20 - 0.

by Adam Heynes






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