Rugby Report

Knox – Saturday 11 May 2024

Rain in the week? Check. Muddy fields? Check. Good to go for Rugby in the Mother’s Day Round vs Knox? Of course!

Thank you to our Sportsmaster for supporting all Rugby games still being on last Saturday. I am sure it will be a day many remember, given the rain and mud. Shore teams looked fantastic in pink socks in a nod to the wonderful women in our lives who do so much for us.

And it was memorable, with some good Rugby being played across the grades.

Some notable games around the grounds included the Fourth XV having a good win against Sydney Boys High First XV and the 13E’s registering their first win in their first game against Sydney High A’s. Our 15A’s had their first win for the season against Knox and the 15B’s and 16B’s continued their streak.

Our GPS Competition teams continue to prepare well for the season. The Third XV and Second XV had narrow wins against Knox – at times being our own worst enemy – but with plenty to work on this week, ready to face Riverview.

The First XV came out of the blocks quickly, scored two clever backline tries, and looked ready to put the game away. However, Knox responded strongly, took on Shore in the middle of the ground, and used their forwards effectively in a direct game. A rolling maul try from Knox narrowed the gap, and it was a tight game going into half-time.

The second-half started like the first and saw Shore pounce on an opportunity through some Henry Conick skill and smart play by Charlie Francis to score. Again, though, Knox responded well and made Shore tackle and tackle. Shore’s defence was resolute; however, Knox ground down a try, and the score suddenly got to 17 – 14 and a bit close for comfort. Once again, Knox played the game right up the middle, but the Shore boys defended brilliantly and held Knox out. Shore then turned that absorption of pressure into points through an attacking raid after a clever Conick chip kick saw Rex Bassingthwaighte score under the posts to ensure a 24 – 14 win.

Tomorrow sees the start of Round 1 in the GPS Rugby Competition for First and Second XV teams. Be there to support the boys as they take on Riverview at Riverview in the afternoon. The Shore crowd is always valued and appreciated by the boys, so let us continue the support our School is famous for.

Go Shore!

Mr D Mason-Jones
MIC Rugby

Team of the Week – Saturday 4 May 2024

Individual Team of the Week: 13E’s

Shore vs Knox

Forwards	Backs
1. Harry Fuzes (15A)	9. Will Powell (16A)
2. Tom Houstone (Sevenths)	10. Tom Glasson (16D)
3. Tim Lloyd (13A)	11. Rex Shoemark (16B)
4. Declan Moloney (Sixths)	12. Ben Muffet (Fourths)
5. Dan Gall (15C)	13. Lewis Kingdom (Firsts)
6. Finn Glanville (13B)	14. Oscar Vincent (Fifths)
7. Charlie Kovacs (16C)	15. Duncan Cowan (Seconds)
8. Will Scammell (14A)