Historical Match Reports
Sudbury Festival Sunday 20th April 2008
Under 9s Sudbury Festival – 20th April 2008
Sudbury Under 9s were drawn in Pool 1 against Woodbridge, Hadleigh and Stowmarket. The first game against Woodbridge was very close and finished in a 1-1 draw, with Lewis Howard scoring the Sudbury try. In the second match, Sudbury lost 5-2 to Hadleigh, with the two tries coming from Jack Edwards and Kieron Hookway. Despite some excellent tackling during the pool stage from Ollie Prout, Charlie Osborn and Tom Baslington, Sudbury ended up progressing in the plate competition.
Plate Semi-final:- Sudbury 1- 0 Bury St Edmunds
Another close game, but Sudbury put out a strong team who played well to overcame Bury with a single try from Jack Edwards.
Plate Final: - Sudbury 1- 0 Hadleigh
Another closely fought game, but Sudbury worked well as a unit and won the match with a try from Tom Baslington. This gave Sudbury Under 9s their second plate win of the season. Well done to all the players.
Sudbury U12s make it four in a row
Sudbury U12s made it four years in a row at the Sudbury mini rugby festival on Sunday.
The team now playing as U12s had won their age group tournament at this festival for the last three years, first as U9s, then U10s and last year as U11s and this was the last time they would compete here together as minis before moving up to youth rugby next season. Of course they wanted to finish with another win - but it would not be easy. Last season they had narrowly defeated Cambridge in the final under cloudless skies on a baking hot April day. This year the weather was ideal for rugby with rain overnight softening the pitch and a mild spring day.
Sudbury were drawn in a pool with Clacton, Cambridge and Woodbridge. Sudbury U12s had never met Clacton before, as Clacton only recently formed a mini rugby section; Clacton competed hard but Sudbury's greater experience tackling, passing and at the ruck told and four tries were run in, by Thomas Littlewood, Toby White, William Levett and Austin Beckett. The next match was against Cambridge who had provided strong opposition in the contest last year, and the first half was strongly contested but without score. Sudbury had come close several times in the first half, in the second half the opposition was worn down and Sudbury scored four tries - William Levett, Louis Boydell and twice by Austin Beckett. The final pool game was against a much improved Woodbridge team. Already certain of qualification, tries by Jack Davies and Louis Boydell ensured victory for Sudbury and a place in the semi final as pool winnner
Sudbury faced Ipswich who were runners up in the other pool in the first semi final. Although Ipswich were strong and disciplined, Sudbury tackled hard, rucked solidly and ran strongly with the ball, and always looked likely victors. Tries by Ben Murphy and William Levett ensured a 10-0 victory and a place in the final. In the other semi final Colchester beat Cambridge by three tries to nil. So the final would be against Colchester, the "old enemy", who were unbeaten in this age group in all forms of competition this season. Just as the final started, the sun came out. The match was played at a furious pace and yet in a great spirit despite both teams wanting to win. Sudbury had the better of the first half, and only rock solid defence by Colchester prevented a score. The second half followed the same pattern and eventually a piece of individual magic from Austin Beckett secured the crucial score. These teams had met four times this season and this was the first outright win for Sudbury - after the final whistle both teams cheered each other loudly in the best traditions of the sport.
All of the Sudbury squad played magnificently, and highlighting individuals was hard - but the coaches picked out Michael Hargrove as player of the tournament for tackling, mauling and rucking, Austin Beckett as top try scorer and Freddie Cox as top tackler. Mention should also be made of the coaches - Giles Clark and Rob Davies, helped by Steve Attridge and Tim Murphy, who have coached this team over the last six seasons and who must take some credit for such a great team performance.
Sudbury Festival U11’s Match Report.
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> Sudbury U11’s first game was against Woodbridge, both teams wanted to
> run the ball and looked to score early on but were evenly matched,
> Sudbury had the edge on possession, but every man tackled hard and
> neither team managed to score. 0 – 0.
> Next game was against Cambridge. Sudbury rotated their players for this
> game and lost a bit of continuity. Cambridge scored three unanswered
> tries in the first half and despite valiant defense Sudbury failed to
> score in the second- final score 0 – 15.
> Sudbury’s next challenge was Hadleigh. A physical game from the start.
> The first half went the way of Hadleigh with two tries scored. Sudbury
> took it up a gear in the second half and took the play to within ten
> meters when a lineout was awarded. Our lineouts had functioned well all
> day, and in this instance a good partnership between hooker Thomas
> Bowles and prop Jack Greenland secured the ball and Greenland powered
> through for the try. Final score 5 –10.
> The results of the two pools meant that Sudbury’s next game was against
> Bury St Edmunds in the plate semi-final. A resurgent Sudbury dominated
> from the start quickly pressuring Bury on their own line. Angus Bridges
> saw the gap and dived over for the try. Not to be outdone by his fellow
> forward Greenland scored his second of the day. Forwards and backs
> worked well together and a further try came before half time from Joe
> Heighes. Bury scored early in the second half and threatened again but
> a try saving tackle from Henry Cowling put paid to that. Bridges went
> over for his second and Sudbury were through to the plate final with a
> score of 20 – 5.
> The final was against Stowmarket – neither team wanted to give an inch
> in this very physical encounter. Greenland scored early on but
> Stowmarket came straight back with one of their own. Not to be outdone
> Sudbury took control of the game and scored two more before half time
> courtesy of Harry Maile and Henry Cowling. Stowmarket came out all guns
> blazing in the second half but Sudbury were defending hard and never
> really lost control, but just to make sure Patrick Starling darted
> through for the final try of the game. Sudbury won the plate with a
> final score of 20 – 5.
Woodbridge U9’s V Sudbury U9’s:
Match 1: Woodbridge 1 – 5 Sudbury
Sudbury Under 9s were dominant in this match. Some good passing, rucking and open play saw Sudbury 2-1 ahead at half time with tries from Tom Street and Jonathan Hall. In the second half Sudbury increased their lead with tries from Zach Smith, Tom McAllister and Will Rodda.
Match 2: Woodbridge 1 – 5 Sudbury
In the second match the Sudbury Under 9s continued their good play and dominated Woodbridge again. At half time Sudbury were 2-0 ahead with tries from Will Rodda and Charlie Osborn. Second half tries from Tom Street and Tom McAllister (2) secured another 5-1 victory.
Men of the match were Elliot Rodger Brown and Charlie Osborn.
Sudbury U10’s V Woodbridge:
Sudbury started the game and with quick ball out to the wing they were soon on the Woodbridge 5 meter line Sudbury stayed there trying to get through the defensive line eventually Lewis scrambled over the line.
The second half saw the ball being passed a lot more and quicker the forwards took the game to there opposition Moss powering through to score. Woodbridge repeatedly off side sore penalty awarded to Sudbury maul set up the ball came out along the line eventually to winger Wardrop who finished the scoring for the game.
Woodbridge 0 Sudbury 15
Woodbridge started the game with aggression but Sudbury's defence held firm and Sudbury came away with the ball Miller passed the ball out from a maul with Canham darting over the line. Woodbridge couldn't live with the tackling from Sudbury and the ball was once again with Sudbury, the ball passed from forward and backs alike, Lewis darted for the line but was stopped just short, Harris picked up and dived over for his first try in a Sudbury shirt. After the restart Woodbridge knocked the ball on and scrum awarded. Scrum half Miller picked up from the feet of Canham passed to Lewis who jinked his way through Woodbridge's defence and was clear for a try. Woodbridge caught Sudbury's defence napping and there winger crossed the Sudbury line. Sudbury restarted and quick hands kept the ball alive to see winger Sumner cross the line. With only moments of the game left Griffiths wrestled the ball from Woodbridge the ball passed along the line to Winger Boydell who crossed for the final try of the day.
Woodbridge 5 Sudbury 25
Sudbury U11’s V Woodbridge:
SUDBURY U11’S TRAVELLED AWAY TO WOODBRIDGE ON SUNDAY ON A COLD DAY WITH A LIGHT FLUTTERING OF SNOW. 4 QUARTERS OF 15 MINS WERE PLAYED.FROM THE START SUDBURY DOMINATED THE MATCH WITH TRIES FROM RYAN RAINER,ANGUS BRIDGES AND WILLIAM ALECOCK IN THE FIRST QUARTER WHICH JOE HEIGHES CONVERTED ALL MAKING THE SCORE 21-0 AFTER 15 MINS.
AFTER A ROTATION OF PLAYERS SUDBURY KEPT UP THE PRESSURE WITH TRIES FROM PATRICK KING , RYAN RAINER & JOE HEIGHES OF WHICH ALL BUT 1 WAS CONVERTED BY WILL ALECOCK,WITH WOODBRIDGES ONLY OFFERING 1 “AIRBOURNE”TRY WHICH WAS CONVERTED SUCCESSFULLY MAKING THE SCORE 40-7.
AT HALF TIME.WITH ANOTHER ROTATION AND THE SNOW STOPPING SUDBURY CONTINUEED THERE GOOD PLAY WITH ONE TRY EACH FOR JOE HEIGHES , WILL ALECOCK& TOM BOWLES WITH ALL CONVERTED BY ANGUS BRIDGES , MAKING THE RUNNING TOTAL 61-7.
Sudbury U12’s v Woodbridge:
Starting off at a fanatic pace, Sudbury set about moving the ball. Time after time they were so much quicker to the ball and Woodbridge did well to contain the constant flow of pressure. The forwards played exceptionally well with great speed and performances from all. Tries were scored at regular intervals with Woodbridge defending for all their might however they could not stop Sudbury. Beckett 3, Levett 3 and Murphy 1 scored tries. Conversions were added by Clark. Final score 47 – 0.
Second game saw a resurgent effort from Woodbridge who were unlucky not to score. Sudbury in turn were made to concentrate and work hard, again with quality ball, the backs took their turn to score with Beckett, Harvison, Boydell and Huxtable. Final score 28 –0.
Man of the match was awarded to George Harvison for a well-taken try following an excellent passage of play.
Sunday 16th March 2008 (cont'd)
Colchester Festival Sudbury U7’s:
The Sudbury Tigers U7s took on Colchester in their first game of the festival and despite some strong attacks from Josh Smith and Edward Rust and tries from Mikey Watson (2) Christopher and James Wilkinson lost 6-4. In their second game the Tigers won 6-5 against a strong Thames team with excellent tagging from Lucas Roper and tries for Harvey Cranllan (2), Jack Prior, Adam King and one each for the Wilkinson boys.
The Sharks battled hard and looked like they were going to pull off a great victory but Ipswich A scored to draw 5-5 with the last play of the game. Tries coming from Thomas Svensson, Jacob Ford, Felix Haythorn (2) and Harry Griffiths. The Sharks won their second game 4-3 against Hadleigh, with great tagging from Charlie Blackmore, Joseph Stiff and Rufus Easdale to keep the opponents out and tries from Harry Griffiths(2), Felix Haythorn and Joe Millar.
Colchester festival Sudbury U8’s:
Sudbury started against a strong willed Ipswich `B`, and played some determined rugby, but were held to a 7-7 draw. Tries from Alex Manson(2) Aaron Clark , Alfie Lawrence, Harry Pertwee, Jack Purkis and Oliver burns.
Match 2 against Hadleigh saw a similarly determined performance from Sudbury, this time their efforts were rewarded with a 7-4 win. Tries from Manson, Boyle(2) and a superb 4 for Tremeling.
Sudbury then dismissed Woodbridge 4-3, the scoreline not doing justice for Sudbury, who were never in danger of losing. Purkis(2) Lawrence and Clark, the try scorers.
The performance of the day came against Colchester`A`, Sudbury narrowly losing 5-3, and a very tight and exciting game, the outcome not decided until right at the end. Lawrence, Purkis and Burns, scoring for Sudbury.
The plate final was next against Ipswich `A`, and a cold and wet Sudbury succumbed to the weather, Ipswich winning 6-3.Tremeling(2) and Purkis for Sudbury. Special mentions to Angus Marlow, Cameron Allen, Charlie Ginn, Jack Kerr, JJ Ford, John Donovan, and all the try scorers for a terrific display.
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