SPORT// RUGBY
U16 XV
P13 / W7 / D0 / L6
This has been a really enjoyable season.
The squad’s numbers have been
challenged throughout due to a number
of injuries meaning some players were
unavailable for the majority of the
Michaelmas term. However, the players
were tenacious and dogged throughout,
and our defence was excellent. The
level of injuries, promotion to the first
team and other commitments led to our
attacking prowess and structure being
U15 XV
U15A = P9 / W5 / D1 / L3
Points for: 217 / Points against: 149
An impressive season that has led to
the team making the last 32 of the
Schools Cup, which i a phenomenal
achievement. Whilst there were
challenges this season and some
disappointments, including a draw
vs. Mount St Marys, the players were
resilient in their approach, constantly
striving to improve.
Player of the Season: Danny Prescott
Most Improved: Reece Underwood
U15B = P4 / W0 / D0 / L4
Points for: 36 / Points against: 151
A tough season with scant reward for
the monumental efforts put in. The
team should also be praised for their
adaptability with a fluid squad meaning
a number of players have had plenty of
A team opportunities. Moving forward
the boys need to work on tackling
technique, retaining the ball and not
being bullied at the break down.
Player of the Season: Harry Jackson
Most Improved Player:
George Langworthy
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a bit more stilted than may otherwise
have been the case. well as Kobby Fofie be selected in the
Yorkshire Carnegie JDS squad.
The spirit the majority of players
have shown has been excellent to see,
and when channelled in the right
direction, we have produced some great
performances, particular in a last second
win against Prince Henry’s where Lukas
Bradshaw romped away to score a great
interception try. Unfortunately due to weather conditions
and RFU stipulations the boys only
played in two tournaments through
Lent. They did well though, especially
with the lack of playing opportunities.
Another big success of the season is
to see two players Eddie Hasdell and
Noah Parkinson establish themselves
as regulars in the first team squad as
The boys enjoyed a positive season
and have continued to build after their
performance in the last 16 of the Schools
Cup vs QEGS Wakefield.
We entered two teams into the
Ampleforth 7’s and performed
admirably against tough opposition.
Both teams qualified for the second
round of fixtures and unfortunately
neither were successful in these pools.
The Blues beat Ampleforth 15-12 with
some great play from Arthur Whelan
and Henry Rodmell who worked hard
to turn the ball over and create the
counter attack. In terms of performance
it was always going to be hard to
beat QEGS and St Peters A but they
played well and contained the score to
a minimum. There were solid displays
from Jack Woodhead and James Rial
in these fixtures. In the second round
the highlights were the team cohesion
and individual moments of brilliance
including a 80m break from Reece.
The Stripes were able to produce
fantastic
displays
against
their
opposition and particular strong
performances were seen by Billy Spruyt
and Henry Green who tirelessly worked
around the breakdown. Against RGS
and Peter’s B they attacked with flair
and Freddie Griggs and Tom Hirst
particularly impressed with their pace
and handling. Denstone were by far the
Two Tournaments: 4 wins, 5 losses
Player of the Season:
Ben Maycock, Ed Hasdell
Most Improved Player:
Maxim Guest, Ben Wilkinson
strongest opposition that the boys had
faced and they showed great courage
and resilience in a tight 19-14 loss. In
the second group the boys were showing
a lack of depth and after nursing a few
injuries struggled to match Peters A and
Mount St Mary’s. George Langworthy
was the performer of the tournament.
In the Yarm 7’s we finished 3rd in our
group after an opening loss to Sedburgh
and a close 17-15 loss to St Peters before
comprehensive wins over Barnard
Castle and Yarm. We subsequent beat
Ampleforth in the play-off match.
The boys have been diligent in their
approach to training and have worked
hard to improve individually and
collectively as they prepare for senior
rugby next season.
Their mix of confrontational defence
and individual brilliance in attack
makes for an entertaining brand of
rugby to watch and will hopefully bring
them further success in seasons to come.
Player of the Season:
Jack Woodhead, Joe Cheney
Most Improved Player:
Tom Yeomans