Rugby Report
Shore vs Newington – Saturday 5 August
The goal for last Saturday for all teams was to “Defend the Bridge”, and the Bridge is intact as a result.
Old Boys Day produced many fine performances by Shore teams in the different wins and losses of the day.
The U13A, B, and C teams all had solid wins, maintaining their momentum from last week. Our D’s went down, but Max Cawood surely produced one of the best plays of the day I have seen for some time. He produced an excellent tackle on a boy twice his size, got a little bruised, but jumped up straight away and sprinted to where the next attacking raid was focused and made another tackle. If there was ever an example of what we wanted our Rugby program to look like, that is it.
Our 14A side goes from strength to strength and only narrowly lost to one of the largest and most talented U14 sides around. Pure courage. Our 14C team turned it on and had a big win after a big loss to Newington in Round 1. And our 14E’s continue their march, only having lost one game all season.
The 15A’s clicked and really showed their potential on Saturday. Another team to reverse a Round 1 loss, they played with great intent and growing maturity. The holiday camp is paying dividends. And our 15B’s had their second win over Newington. The no-nonsense Mr Holland coached side got the job done, and our D’s who travelled to Knox had a fine win.
The 16A’s and B’s played their games on A Ground, and both were tough games. The B’s came out on top on the bell in their match, and the A’s missed the sideline conversion for the draw on their bell. The kick hit the cross-bar…it is a game of inches at times. Well done to our D’s, who were on the road to Knox for a win.
A shout-out to our Sixth XV, who had a good win against Newington Fourths. And to our Sevens and Eights who played Newington Fifths and Sixths…it is hard to match up, and you boys almost got there. Well done.
Our Third XV was one of the teams of the week. Due to last-minute personnel changes and limited practice, it was a brand-new team that was put together. Put a bus trip to Armidale in the mix (they went to play the TAS First XV), the boys came out firing against a much larger side and showed that technique and tenacity are how we strive to play at Shore. Jamison Lyne and Jack Horwood were stand-out players in a 17 – 15 victory to Shore, but this was a true team effort. Thank you, boys and coaches, for the extra effort and doing the jersey proud.
Our Second XV continued their momentum from their victory against Scots last week and had an excellent 38 – 7 victory over Newington in front of a growing Shore crowd. The team clicked into gear and played a consistent brand of Rugby to overwhelm their opponents. Ethan Hamilton and Tom Hawkins barged over for the first two tries, and then Zac Warden got a sneaky try after a penalty to put the team further ahead. Three further second-half tries gave the Second XV a strong win – Ethan Hamilton getting a double.
The First XV came out determined to reverse the Round 1 defeat at Stanmore and prove to the big Old Boy crowd what they were about. After a disappointing loss to Scots the week before, the team had prepared well and had jerseys presented to them by members of the 1998 Shore First XV in the sheds. Tom Klem set the first half alight and ran in for two tries – the first being an excellent solo effort. Big Charlie Bowditch then decided it was time for a shove and crashed over too. However, the big Newington forwards thought they would do the same and fought back with two tries. Shore took the halftime lead. And with that lead, Shore came out of the blocks well. Another clever run from Klem opened up an opportunity, and Marshall le Maitre was there in support to finish off. A penalty try to Shore was awarded, and then another attacking raise brought Shore into the Newington 22. A lineout followed, and Ben Whatley dummied his way through for an excellent solo try. A big buffer was created, and Shore slowed somewhat and allowed Newington to score two more entertaining tries. However, the result was Shore’s, 43 – 31 and a good way to end the day.
Bridge defended.
Mr D L Mason-Jones
MIC Rugby
Individual Team of the Week – Third XV
School wide Team of the Week
| Forwards | Backs |
| 1. Jamieson Lyne (Thirds) | 9. Sam Bull (13A) |
| 2. Elliot Perkins (16B) | 10. Ben Whatley (Firsts) |
| 3. Jasper Krawchuck (Fourths) | 11. Digby Hockey (16A) |
| 4. Tom Hebblewhite (Seconds) | 12. Luke Bulfin (13C) |
| 5. Harrison Brunker (14A) | 13. Nick Wendt (15A) |
| 6. Nick Yates (15B) | 14. Jacob Shih (14C) |
| 7. Angus Reardon (Seconds) | 15. Tom Klem (Firsts) |
| 8. Eoghan Killick (Firsts) |
Coach: Steven Chapman, 15A
Rugby Results
| Shore | Shore Score | Opposition Score | Opposition |
| First XV | 43 | 31 | Newington 1 |
| Second XV | 38 | 7 | Newington 2 |
| Third XV | 17 | 15 | TAS First XV |
| Fourth XV | 5 | 30 | Newington 3 |
| Fifth XV | BYE | ||
| Sixth XV | 17 | 10 | Newington 4 |
| Seventh XV | 12 | 19 | Newington 5 |
| Eighth XV | 14 | 17 | Newington 6 |
| 16A | 10 | 12 | Newington A |
| 16B | 21 | 19 | Newington B |
| 16C | BYE | ||
| 16D | 21 | 12 | Knox D |
| 16E | 7 | 50 | Newington C |
| 15A | 27 | 5 | Newington A |
| 15B | 26 | 14 | Newington B |
| 15C | BYE | ||
| 15D | 36 | 0 | Knox D |
| 15E | 22 | 34 | Newington C |
| 14A | 17 | 20 | Newington A |
| 14B | 5 | 28 | Newington B |
| 14C | 52 | 5 | Newington C |
| 14D | 17 | 34 | Newington D |
| 14E | 64 | 0 | Newington E |
| 13A | 59 | 14 | Newington A |
| 13B | 33 | 14 | Newington B |
| 13C | 60 | 17 | Newington C |
| 13D | 5 | 61 | Newington D |