Teignmouth Colts travelled to Tavistock and came up against a very lively and feisty team. Playing up the hill in the first half Teignmouth tried to play their usual expansive game but were thwarted by a stubborn defence. Eventually Teignmouth forwards produced a try from second row forward, Tim Cooper, by driving the ball over the line. The half time score remained at 0 – 5.
Playing with the advantage of the slope in the second half Teignmouth still found it difficult to breach Tavistock’s enthusiastic defence. However, the forwards began to get on top and dominate. With a scrum in Tavistock’s 22 Captain Luke Pattison picked up from the base and released Anthony Haytread to score under the posts. Haytread duly converted his try for a final score of 0 – 12.
Saturday 27th January '07 Teignmouth Vs. Torquay
Tries: Will Sowden (2), Lewis Beare Conversions: Anthony Haytread (2)
Teignmouth Colts continued their excellent run of form with a convincing 19-0 win over Torquay at Bitton Park. The quality of the rugby played from the kick off was testament to the standard of both teams competing at the top of the Merit table. Teignmouth defence was a strong feature throughout the game and was typified by the performances given by Lewis Beare, Sam Taylor, Ian Roberts, Rob Parsons, Stefan Walker and Luke Pattison. It took 15 minutes for Teignmouth to make the first break through. Great pressure defence from Open Side Flanker, Sam Taylor, resulted in a charged down kick which Taylor then picked up and passed out to Scrum Half, Stefan Walker. Walker then released the ball to Outside Centre, Will Sowden, who cut through the defence to score under the posts. The outstanding Fly Half, Anthony Haytread, score the conversion. Four minutes later, Sowden scored his second after a wonderful back move saw Inside Centre, Eddie Wander make a dummy run inside and Haytread timed his pass perfectly for Sowden to over power the defence to go in under the posts. Haytread again added the extra points. Torquay placed the home team under immense pressure either side of half time but it was Teignmouth who broke through again early in the second half. Captain and Number Eight, Luke Pattison, called for a shortened Line Out and the resulting possession went down the back line to Sowden who released the ball out of the tackle to Right Winger, Lewis Beare, to sprint in from 10m. Possession switched throughout the remainder of the game but Torquay could not find a way past the strong tackling Teignmouth and the home side came close to extending their lead in the final minutes.
Saturday 21st January '07 Teignmouth Vs. Brixham
Teignmouth Colts produced another excellent display and from the outset put Brixham under intense pressure. Teignmouth’s forwards were outstanding with open side wing forward, Sam Taylor, being a thorn in Brixham’s side. Twenty minutes into the game fly-half, Anthony Haytread, broke the deadlock with one of his deceptive runs to score and also added the conversion. In the second half Teignmouth continued their attacking game plan forcing Brixham on to the back foot but against the run of play Brixham broke out from their 22 to score an unconverted try. Teignmouth then conceded a penalty within kicking distance that allowed Brixham to take the lead 8 – 7. Teignmouth regained their momentum pushing Brixham back with their forwards and setting up good platforms. This continued pressure forced Brixham to concede a penalty that was quickly taken allowing Eddy Wander to score, which was duly converted by Shenton Charles to regain the lead. With 10 minutes to go Brixham put everything into attack but Teignmouth’s awesome defence held strong for a final score 8 – 14.
Saturday 13th Jan '07 Teignmouth 22 - Ivybridge 15 (Home)
Teignmouth won their hard fought Merit Table encounter with Ivybridge 22-15 on Saturday in a game full of high intensity rugby. The large crowd saw a great advert for Colts rugby and a Teignmouth team that played its heart out for the full 70 minutes. With the very strong wind against them in the first half, the young Teigns started with a very aggressive defence. The forwards led by the outstanding Luke Pattison at Number 8 competed for every ball and the backs played their part snuffing out attacks quickly. Ivybridge had the better early field position and managed to kick a penalty after 10 minutes to take the lead. Teignmouth continued to batter away with Tim Cooper outstanding in the lineout taking 3 against the throw-in. The Forwards were showing the fruits of their training by Andy Crossman and sucked in defenders by taking the ball on for 3 and 4 phases before releasing the devastating backs. It was from this type of play in their own half that Fly Half, Anthony Haytread, was able to chip on for Outside Centre, Will Sowden, to pick up out wide and run in to score from within his own half, the conversion was missed. The wind and Ivybridge’s quality were not to be denied for long and they replied with a converted try 3 minutes later. Teignmouth immediately renewed the pressure and further excellent forward play provided ball for Haytread to release Inside Centre, Eddie Wander, on a straight run to break through the defence and score to level the score. It looked like another Teignmouth score was on the cards before half time but an Ivybridge interception and kick from defence lead to a further unconverted try. The second half saw Teignmouth take advantage of the continuing high cross wind and they got off to the ideal start with a try inside 2 minutes. A well secured shortened lineout set up great 2nd phase ball which came out to Sowden who used his speed, strength and agility to cut inside half a dozen defenders to score under the posts. Haytread converted to put Teignmouth ahead. Two minutes later Teignmouth scored again when replacement winger Josh White intercepted a wayward pass after excellent pressure defence. He ran in from the half way line for an unconverted try. Ivybridge continued to battle for a further score and came close. Teignmouth defence was up to the task and Scrum Half; Stefan Walker was outstanding hassling his opposite number. The final minutes saw Teignmouth come close to another try but the Ivybridge defence stood firm.
Saturday 18th Nov '06 Teignmouth 50 - Kingsbridge 3 (Home)
Tries: Will Sowden (3), Ed Wander (2), Stefan Walker, James Head and Callum Couch - Conversions: Anthony Haytread (3)
Saturday 2nd September ‘06 Teignmouth Colts v Cullompton Colts (Home)
Teignmouth Colts started their season with an emphatic 48-3 victory over Cullompton in a friendly match at Biton Park. In driving rain, the young Teigns put in an excellent display of fast paced running rugby picking up where they left off last season. The match was particularly notable for the hard tackling and leadership of Number Eight and Captain, Luke Pattison, and the hat trick of tries by lightening fast Inside Centre, Eddie Wander.
Teignmouth made a bright start to the game and were ahead after 7 minutes with a try from Scrum Half, Stefan Walker. Fly Half, Anthony Haytread, made 2 excellent breaks through the defence and then the supporting players delivered quick ruck ball near the touchline for Walker to nip over on the blind side. Haytread missed the difficult conversion attempt. Seven minutes later Teignmouth doubled their lead when Left Winger, Callum Couch, finished off a marvellous multi-phase move which included a great run from Second Row, Tim Cooper, who passed out for Couch to run in out wide. The game became more error ridden as the weather deteriorated but Cullompton managed to turn their pressure into points with a converted penalty 5 minutes before half time. This sparked Teignmouth back into action and just before half time Flanker, Ben Goodwill, picked up from the base of a ruck to drive over for an unconverted try after excellent strong running from Eddie Wander.
The second half saw Teignmouth dominate play both with and without the ball. The first try came after 4 minutes with Wander getting the first of his 3 tries by finishing off a great move which involved a strong break through run by Flanker, Sam Taylor. Teigns’ pressure defence paid dividends 6 minutes later when Wander made an interception on the half way line and outran the defence to score under the posts giving Haytread an easy conversion. Five minutes later Wander again was instrumental in breaking through the defensive line and providing an inside pass to the supporting Fullback, Shenton Charles, who ran in under the posts for another converted try. Wander scored his third try after great build up play by the whole team which resulted in a defensive kick under pressure from Cullompton being caught on the line by Wander for the easiest of touch downs. Haytread converted this score and then topped off a fine display by making one of his trademark runs dummying the defence twice before running in from half way to score the final try which he also converted.
Saturday 30th Sept 06 Teignmouth Colts Vs. Torquay (Away)
Tries: Will Sowden, Steve Jessep
Conversions: Anthony Haytread (2)
Yellow Cards: Josh White and Ben Goodwill
Teignmouth Colts were left wondering what might have been after losing by a converted try away against Torquay in their second Merit Table game. Both teams were evenly matched with Torquay having the stronger pack and Teignmouth having the edge in open play particularly when they got good ball out to the backs. Teignmouth played against a strong wind in the first half and Torquay went immediately on the offensive from the kick off. Their Number Eight picked up from the base of the scrum and set up a series of rolling mauls that breached the Teignmouth line for their first converted try after only 2 minutes. Teignmouth’s defence was put under constant pressure and they had to rely heavily on great defensive tackling from Hooker, Tom Dunn, Flanker, Ian Roberts, and Captain/Number Eight, Luke Pattison. They weathered this early storm and managed to push close to the Torquay line but decided to run a kickable penalty which could have put them on the scoreboard. The Teignmouth backs were starting to find gaps and a great break by Fly Half, Anthony Haytread, could have opened the scoring if the final pass had gone to hand. Inside Centre, Eddie Wander, was also doing his bit making breaks and stealing possession in the tackle area. Fullback, Josh White, was also having a solid game but he received a Yellow Card in the 20th minute for what appeared to be a dangerous fly-hack attempt giving Torquay an extra man. Torquay looked to take advantage and run the ball in the backs but the Teignmouth defence closed them down and Outside Centre, Will Sowden, intercepted a pass on the halfway line and outstripped the defence to score under the posts. Haytread kicked the conversion to level the score. The Referee had cause to reach for his Yellow Card twice more before the half time break sin binning the Torquay Hooker and then Teignmouth Flanker, Ben Goodwill, just before the break for a deliberate knock-on. The resulting penalty was taken by the Torquay Number 4 who drove over the line to score near the posts for another 7 points. Torquay had a chance to go further ahead immediately after the restart with a penalty attempt which went wide. Both teams put on fresh legged substitutes and after a period where both sides had chances, it was Teignmouth who made the breakthrough after 13 minutes. The ball came out of the scrum and Haytread gave a miss pass out to Sowden who took the ball on and found White coming into the line. He drew the defence before passing out to Right Winger, Steve Jessep, who scored out wide. Haytread kicked a very difficult conversion to level the scores. Teignmouth could not hold onto the lead and 6 minutes later Torquay had a line out 10m from the line. They caught and drove the ball and were judged to have grounded the ball for a try which was converted. Torquay missed a further penalty kick but the remainder of the game was played in the Torquay half. A great back move saw Eddie Wander release White who was judged to be touch and goal when he crossed the line. Teignmouth’s forwards were also prominent when the ball emerged from a rolling maul to Roberts and Pattison who released replacement Left Winger, Lewis Beare, but he was knocked into touch just short of the line. Overall, the game was a great advert for Colts rugby with a final score of 21-14 to the home side.
Saturday 16th September ‘06 Teignmouth Colts v Brixham (Home)
Teignmouth Colts were unlucky not grasp a last minute win in a hard fought 12–12 draw with Brixham at Biton Park. In near perfect playing conditions, Brixham had most of the early possession but it was Teignmouth who should have scored first when after 6 minutes Fly Half, Anthony Haytread, was judged to have hit the corner flag as he went over the try line. Brixham continued to apply pressure and scored an unconverted try 4 minutes later when a poor kick out of defence was picked up by their Left Winger who touched down out wide. Teignmouth’s defence in loose play was very strong with excellent strength being shown by the backrow of Ian Roberts, Ben Goodwill and Luke Pattison. Outside Centre, Will Sowden, was also putting in big hits out wide and from his tackle the ball came loose and was fly hacked on by Haytread who scored under the posts and converted. Brixham’s second try came 5 minutes later when a loose ball was fly hacked on and the Left Winger picked up to score under the posts giving an easy conversion. Teignmouth had 2 good chances to recapture the lead before half time through an excellent break by Inside Centre, Eddie Wander, and another ‘touch and goal’ decision against Ian Roberts after great work by Tim Cooper and Luke Pattison.
Teignmouth had a much better second half with quality possession and strong rucking and mauling. They got a well deserved try after 12 minutes when a quick penalty inside the Brixham 22m line was passed out to Sowden who passed out of the tackle to Right Winger, Shenton Charles, who scored in the corner. Haytread missed the difficult conversion attempt to keep the score at 12-12. Teignmouth continued to threaten with Brixham mainly looking to counter attack however the home side’s best chance came from a break from their own try line. Sowden received a pass from Haytread and ran the length of the pitch but couldn’t beat the last ditch defence and was tackled just short of the line. Teignmouth can take heart from this performance and look forward to their first league match against Devonport Services on Saturday.
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