Rugby Report

Rugby Report

Saturday 24 May

Shore vs The Scots College (Scots) – Bellevue Hill

After a week of heavy rain, Shore Sportsmasters were hard at work at the end of the week ensuring games could still go ahead. Thankfully, we were able to host some games at Northbridge and, therefore, saw all the Under 13s and Under 14s teams play at the Bridge. To our positive surprise, the fields at Centennial Park were open as well, meaning many other age groups were able to play. A glorious day then greeted our teams, and it was great to see Northbridge humming in the morning. Games were even against Scots with both schools registering wins and losses in the Junior age teams.

Shore’s 15A’s were back in the winning corner, and the 16A’s played a thriller on the Scots number 1 oval. This was a game that could have gone to either school, and Scots scored right at the death to record the win. A great game to watch, and the 16A’s played a near-perfect first 10 minutes, which, if they can maintain, no school can beat them.

The Third XV played its final trial game before going into its Competition this weekend. Scots always field strong teams in Opens, and this was no different. Shore, however played excellent rugby with team combinations working nicely. Defence was strong, and Shore’s execution in attack proved to be the difference. Whilst Scots scored very late in the game, it was a strong game from our Thirds.

The Second XV came out seeking to turn around last week’s result, and that they did from the start of the game. In a display that was more aligned with their excellent pre-season form, a close loss of 12-17 to last year’s Second XV Premiers represented a performance that sees the Second XV get back on track. It was an unusual end to a game, given the referee shortened the match and left both sides a little confused!

The First XV played in an epic schoolboy Rugby encounter. The quality on display from both sides was first rate and proved why schoolboy rugby is so enjoyable to watch. Shore came out firing, and Oscar d’Almeida showed why he is Captain of Basketball with multiple aerial skills – he was the first to score from an intercept, and Shore was up 7-0. Scots fought back though, and with a yellow card against the Shoremen, Scots were able to pile on some points. We were down 7 –17 but not out after a Henry Baxter try brought the score back to 14-17.

The game then see-sawed. Scots in, Shore then in. It was 22-21 to Scots. Scots in, Shore in. Now it was 28-27 to Shore! Stirling Strachan was kicking very well indeed. Five minutes to go, and the gutsy men from Shore were holding out attacking raids. Time and time again great defence was on display against bigger bodies. “How long to go ref?” “Two minutes”. But… suddenly the referee’s arm went in the direction of Scots. They had penalty advantage. A penalty goal attempt was decided by the men in gold. And, unfortunately for the hearts of Shore, the kick was successful. Final whistle.

It was a tough loss to take, but once again, Shore proved why and how they are one of the toughest teams in the GPS. As our 13A’s learned in their own game on Saturday, you don’t always have to be the biggest on the field. Move fast, tackle well, do your job – and all Shore teams can prevail.

Newington at Stanmore tomorrow. We look forward to our loyal supporters cheering us on once again.

Go Shore!

Mr David Mason-Jones
MIC Rugby

Results

ShoreTSC
First XVTSCL2830
Second XVTSCL1217
Third XVTSCW2622
Fourth XVTSCL  
Fifth XVTSC Cancelled
Sixth XVTSC Cancelled
Seventh XVTSCL529
Eighth XVTSCL728
     
16ATSCL1723
16BTSCL1224
16CTSCW75
16DTSCL710
16ETSCW247
     
15ATSCW200
15BSJC Cancelled
15CSJC Cancelled
15DTSC No score
15ETSC No score
     
14ATSCL1731
14BTSCL536
14CTSCW3310
14DTSCL1029
14ETSCL1042
     
13ATSCW3515
13BTSCW2017
13CTSCL1227
13DTSCL738