SPORT
RUGBY REVIEW
Senior Rugby. Well it started well,
with the school leading the way and
trialling a 10 side version of the game
to help the transition into 7’s. We came
a very credible 3rd that day drawing
with Durham, in a tournament were
we could have easily been in the final
and winning it. The 2nd team played
in a good games against the U16 and
Pocklington club, including several
school players. They again performed
really well and were unlucky not to win
it. Given all of this with luck and hard
work we hoped to do well in our 7’s
term. However, the weather put an end
to that.
Therefore it is very difficult to pick a most
improved player, however all of the U17’s
have impressed and stand outs have been;
most surprising 7’s player Tom Bean,
most improved 7’s player Jonty Goddard
and 7’s player Rob Boddy.
Middle School; The U16’s have played
in two tournaments, all at Pocklington
as well, and host Pocklington 7’s part
two today, 2pm. They have come 3rd in
all their festival with a very similar story
throughout this season, a talented team
who have had a disappointing season.
However they have and are improving
on their core skills. Most improved
player Ed James and player of the 7’s
season Henry Hughes. Their first game
next week is on the live stream from
Rosslyn Park 10.40 against Sherbourne.
They are in a tough draw.
The 15’s have been outstanding,
reaching the North U15 National
Schools final, which is a higher level cup
than last year teams. They lost 5-7 in a
tense game, spoilt by the wind. A real
shame. They have been unable to play
any 7’s, which is hugely disappointing
for them (and us). Hopefully we have
made some solid foundations for the
summer tour and next season.
The U14’s won comfortably against
Hill House, Ampleforth and then
impressively against Mount St Mary’s.
They played really well at times, making
good decisions in defence and attack.
Most improved Player Joe Cheney and
7’s player of the season Danny Prescott.
Lower School: the 13’s had many games
cancelled due to the weather. They did
really well despite injuries. In their group
games they won one against Mount St
Mary’s drew one against Hymers, (both
teams beating them at 15’s) losing to the
eventual winners RGS Newcastle. Well
Done to an improving team. Player of
the year James Coutie, Most improved
Harry Snelling.
The 12’s gain the most improved team
of the year. I was really impressed by
them and they were the 3rd best team at
the tournament, however they were very
tired against Bradford. Impressively
they thrashed Hymers and Barnard
Castle who had beaten them earlier in
the season. Stand out players for me are
Tom Council, Freddie Parsonage and
Stan Stone.
I am really proud of the progress shown
by the lower school in particular, well
done to the coaches, Mr Perham and
Mr Towner.
Richard Wareham
Head Rugby Learner
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THE POCKLINGTONIAN