St. Ives u 12’s ‘v’ Camborne u 12’s 13.04.08
23 point haul for Matavesi
On a Sunny Sunday morning and a 10.30 k/o time St. Ives entertained Camborne u 12’s.
Camborne were always on top of this game and played some running rugby down at Hakey Bay and didn’t look like losing, but credit to St.Ives they played some excellent rugby and tried to run the ball at every opportunity. Joel Matavesi opened Camborne’s point’s tally with a try and conversion to make it 7 points to nil. With some handling era’s and with to many penalties against them, St Ives decided to run the ball with a tap at every chance they had but not really gaining much territorial advantage. Camborne then gaining another try though Jordan Thatcher picking up from the base of a ruck and running nearly unopposed to bring Camborne’s second try and Joel Matavesi putting on the extras making it 0 – 14. With the scrums steady by both sides Callum Moyle managed to get the ball away from the base for Matavesi to clear his lines on more than one occasion to give Camborne territory gain. Running the ball was Camborne’s main aim and it paid off with another try by the ever green Matavesi also converting that try to bring his tally to 16 points, the score line being 0 - 21. St Ives didn’t give and took the game to Camborne but unfortunately couldn’t cross the line. The last try of the game was also scored by Matavesi and with him kicking another conversion brought the final score line to 0 – 28 this giving Joel Matavesi a total of 23 points.
TRIES- J Matavesi x 3, J Thatcher x 1
CONVERSIONS- J Matavesi x 4
CAMBORNE U12’S ‘V’ TAUNTON - 06.04.08
On a very much mixed seasonal Sunday morning with Sun, sleet and the occasional Snow shower, Camborne u 12’s played a very entertaining game of rugby against Taunton who were down on tour for the weekend.
The game was played in Great Spirit by both sides and flowed from end to end with Taunton getting on the score board first. Camborne then came back and levelled the score line with a try by Jordan Thatcher currently the leading try scorer for the season and converted by Joel Matavesi.
With some great ball handling by both sides, Taunton managed another score brining the score line to 14 points to 7. In the second half the game play was of much the same as the first but lacking first stop tackles by Camborne they manage another score by Joel Matavesi also converting his own try. That brought the score line to 14 points a piece and all to play for. Taunton playing well and Camborne not tackling to their potential let in one more try from a passage of play starting in Taunton’s own half and finally getting one more try making the final score 14 points to 21. After a 15 minute interval and some more of hail shower’s Camborne and Taunton played a fun game of 10 minutes of Uncontested rugby where outside players played at prop and forward players played in the three quarter line, Camborne winning this game by 7 points to nil with a try by Danin M and converte by Joel M. Great fun was had by all even the Taunton supporters enjoy the good spirit conducted by both sets of players. The Camborne coaches would like to take this opportunity to thank the Taunton coaching staff and players plus supporters for the friendly conduct while visiting Camborne and would hope that this could be a regular fixture.
9th March -- Camborne Under 7's and 8's travelled to play their counterparts from Penzance on Sunday morning.The first game saw the Under 7's lose by 8 tries to 1.Despite the scoreline the team never let their heads drop and scored a fine consolation try through William Crouch.
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The Under 8's were next up and in an end to end game drew 5 tries all.This was one of the Under 8's best performances of the season.Try scores were Ewan Bawden 2,Ryan Tressider 2 and Sam Roberts.
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Camborne played host to Hayle on Sunday morning.The Under 7's played 2 matches with the 1st game ending in a 5 try to 2 victory for the visitors.Camborne's scores came from a brace by Adam Long.In the 2nd match Camborne were narrow victors by 7 tries to 6.Try scorers were Matthew Vincent 3,Adam Long 2 and Connor Drew 2. The final game of the morning saw the Under 8's play out an entertaining 7 try draw.In an all round team performance Camborne scored through Ryan Tressider 2, Ewan Bawden 2, Dominic Trengove 2 and Reece Prout.
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Under 10's
Camborne 25 Redruth 0
The game that every Camborne and Redruth coach waits for, even more so when you have a previous game cancelled. As a coach entering a game with only eight games so far this season, you can imagine i was a little apprehensive. Sorry i douted you boys.
We had the advantage of winning most of the ball, only losing possession in the rucks and mauls. Something to work on kids!! The first game this year when every thing came together. Everyone tackling like demons and the passing game was great. During the game we had five tries disallowed, to many kids watching the pro's. How easy is it to place the ball down with two hands. Great game to watch, that made myself and all the parents proud. In a second short game where i fielded the kids that didn't play including four new comers, they put in a huge effort. Holding the Reds to a 20-5 defeat with Sam J, Matilda and Craig giving it their all.
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Camborne 30 Saltash 5
The first of two games at Launceston, Camborne fielded a week'nd side with several players missing and their coach. The team were coached by two cricket coaches, who done a great job!! The game was a very hard game, but Camborne were strong in their back line. With a great effort from Bradley Bawden scoring five tries and dominating the game at scrum half. A great effort from all the boys that attended, including two newcomers Craig and Matilda. Their first full game and they both showed a lot of promise for the future games. Thanks to all Barrie.
Camborne 5 Launceston 5
The second of our games at launceston resulted in the first game that we haven't won this season, ending in a draw. Cambornes backs were against the wall with little going in their favour. The allblacks scored a very controversial try. Then were shocked when Sammy Gibson ran a try in from the pass off, the element of surprise. A very gritty performance, great to watch thanks guys.
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Sunday 24th Feb 2008
Camborne U7,S & 8'S travelled to Wadebridge on Sunday morning.In the first match the game ended in a draw at 6 tries each.Camborne's try scorers were Matthew Vincent with 4 and a try each for Ryan Tonkin and Adam Long.
Next up were the Under 8's who went down by 7 tries to 3.Try scorers for Camborne were Ryan Tressider,Adam Long and Dominic Trengove .
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16 Feb 08
Camborne U7's & 8's
On a bright but cold Sunday morning Camborne entertained their old rivals from Redruth.First up were the Under 7's who went down by the narrow margin of 6 tries to 4.Try scorers for Camborne were Matthew Vincent with 2, Man of the Match Ryan Tonkin with 1 and Adam Long with 1.
Next up were the Under 8's who lost to a well organised Redruth outfit by 8 tries to 2.Camborne's tries were scored by Dominic Trengove with Ryan Tressider earning the Man of the Match award.
Finally a mixed U7's 7 & 8's played out an entertaining 7 tries each draw.Try scorers for Camborne were Dominic Trengove 2,and a try apiece for Ewan Bawden,Reece Prout,Connor Drew, Harry Clemo and Matthew Vincent.
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27 Jan 08 Camborne U7's & 8's
Camborne made the long journey to Launceston on Sunday morning.The Unders were first up and put on a spirited display against a large home squad to go down by 10 tries to 7. Camborne's try scorers were Cameron Richards and William Crouch who both scored hat tricks and a try for debutant Joshua Mcnair who was also player of the match.
In the Under 8 fixture Camborne with a very young team put in a spirited performance before losing by 8 tries to 6.Camborne's try scorers were Adam Long with a hat trick and a try apiece for Dominic Trengove, Ryan Tonkin and Reece Prout who also won the player of the match award.
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27 Jan 08 - LAUNCESTON ‘v’ CAMBORNE U 12’s
Camborne playing away at Polson Bridge met a very spirited Launceston side. The referee for the match D.J. Richards had to question one of the Launceston lads before kick off whether he was playing within the right age group because he look like he could of played for the under 16’s it was all taken in good fun. Camborne started the way the coaches wanted them to played with an explosive start taken the game to Launceston with a slight slope ran in a quick try scored by Jordan Thatcher, converted by Joel Matavesi. The game went both ways and Launceston came back with 2 tries and coversion of their own then it was game on. Another good try came from Jordan Thatcher from good line out ball a clean catch and he powered his way over the line a hard boy to stop from close range, Try also converted by Joel Matavesi, that brought the score line to 12 – 14.
In the second half with both sides playing well Camborne failed to get any more points on the score sheet, but made up with the way they scrumage and tackled their opponents, Launceston finally grabbed their self another try and conversion and brought the final score to 19 – 14.
Players that stood out were all of Cambornes squad, A great game to have played in.
Tries - Jordan Thatcher x2
Conversions – Joel Matavesi x2
6th Jan 2008 Camborne U 12’s ‘V’ Liskeard
Camborne playing their first game of the New Year and in the second half of the rugby season could not defeat a very good Liskeard side. Town were soon on the back foot from some good play by Liskeard and conceded some early tries and conversions. In the second half Camborne started to play some good passages of play one of which resulted in a try for Michael Ellis his second for the season converted by Joel Matavesi - final result - Camborne 7 – Liskeard 61.
