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January 29, 2012
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Sunday 29 January 2012 HAT TRICK FOR JAMES! The Darfordians hosted Sittingbourne and Sidcup at the weekend. Bourne Under-11s were three players short of a full squad. Their first match against the Dartford A team resulted in a 4 - 0 defeat despite great tackles from Charlie Ritchie and James Vigar. Bourne's second game against Dartfords B team was a much better contested affair with Bourne fighting hard to keep possession of the ball, and a brilliant gut pass from Yemi Alakija to James Vigar gave Bourne their first try of the day. In the second half of the match, with new player Harry Bridges getting stuck in, Bourne looked an improved team, with Charlie Ritchie making a try-saving tackle and James Vigar getting his second try of the day, putting Bourne level with the Darfordians. Bourne continued to push hard but a last minute try from Dartford left them finishing the winners 3 - 2. The final match of the day against Sidcup saw Bourne off to a slow start with the score at 5 - 0 in the first half. Bourne needed to dig deep and with a valiant effort and superb tackling from Regan Williams and Luke Saunders, Bourne held off any further tries from Sidcup. In the last minutes of the game James Vigar broke free and crashed over the line to score his hat trick for the day. Man of the Match went to Charlie Ritchie Squad: Yemi Alakija, Harry Bridges, Connor Chell, Charlie Ritchie, Luke Saunders, Owen Sigsworth, Reece Williams, Reagan Williams, James Vigar
Sunday 8 January 2012 We hosted two teams today. Aylesford and Thurrock. A good turnout saw nearly 45 boys at our age group. After a warm up and some round robin training we went straight into matches. Our first match was against a well drilled Aylesford side. Bourne were caught with a Christmas hang over and lost 6-0. Our second match was again against Aylesford. This time Bourne weren't caught cold. Bourne used the ball better in this match and consistent pressure saw Fred Ward go over in the corner to put Bourne 1-0 up. Then it was the forwards' turn to control the match. Bourne’s scrum began to work well and Yami Alakija with the support of the rest of the forwards powered over to make it 2-0 to Bourne. Aylesford came back hard and managed to pull a try back. Once again Bourne forwards took control from a maul in the corner and Yami Alakija once again showed his power by scoring in the corner. The match was set up for a nail biter when Aylesford again scored to make it 3-2. A late try from a guest player for Bourne made it 4-2 to Bourne. A well-deserved victory. Thurrock then lost 4-2 to Aylesford. Bourne’s last match was against Thurrock. The break in matches seemed to effect Bourne who were caught asleep and found themselves 2-0 down almost straight away. Bourne continued to battle on but eventually lost 5-0 which was a disappointing result. Man of the Match went to Yami Alakja for two outstanding try’s. Endeavour went to James Vigar for great tackling. Full Squad: Olayemi Alakija, ,Sam Daly, Connor Chell, Charlie Ritchie, Luke Saunders, Owain Sigsworth, James Vigar, Liam Walsh, Fred Ward, Reece Williams and Reagan Williams. Sunday 11 December 2011 We were at Folkstone today who were hosting Bourne and Canterbury. After a warm up we went straight into matches. First match was against Canterbury. Great defence from the Bourne boys saw the match reach nearly half time before Canterbury scored after a couple of missed tackles. The second half was very similar with Canterbury scoring late on to make it 2-0. The second match was against Folkstone. Bourne started well and dominated possession. Their constant pressure finally paying off when Charlie Ritchie went over to make it 1-0. A great run by Reece Williams saw him finish off with a try to make it 2-0 to Bourne at half time. Folkstone started the second half the stronger, scoring twice to level the score 2-2. Bourne dug deep and James Vigar finished off a period of Bourne pressure with a try after some powerful running to make the final score 3-2 to Bourne. Bournes final game was against a changed Folkstone side. Folkstone looked the fresher in the early stages and managed to score a try to make it 1-0. Bourne fought back and had the ball over the try line but couldn't ground it. The second half saw Folkstone take control with 2 more tries to make the final score 3-0. A group endeavour award was given to the whole squad for not giving up during any of the matches. Man of the Match went to Owain Sigsworth for committed play in all matches. Squad: Connor Chell, Sam Daly, Charlie Ritchie, Owain Sigsworth, Harry Slack, James Vigar, Reece Williams, Luke Saunders and Fred Ward Pictures are here Sunday 20 November 2011 Today Bourne hosted Westcombe Park and Dover rugby clubs. It was Westcombe's first ever visit to the Gore Court. After a quick warm up we got straight into the matches. Bourne's first match was against Dover. A joint Sittingbourne and Sheppey Side took to the field. Dover had a lot of possession but good defence from Bourne kept them at bay. Reece Williams scored a fantastic try running 3/4 length of the field and beating several players to give Bourne a 1-0 lead. The second half was a close affair with no one getting the upper hand. When Fred Ward scored in the corner for Bourne to make it 2-0, the game was out of Dover's reach. Bourne closed the match out with good up front play. Final score 2-0 to Bourne. Bourne's second match was against Westcombe Park. This was the closest match of the day. Possession ebbed and flowed with no one team dominating the match. Westcombe Park managed to crash over for a 1-0 lead. Bourne responded positively with Sam Daly scoring after a mazy run. Westcombe kept the pressure on and scored again before the final whistle to finish 2-1 winners. Bourne's third match was against Dover again. This time Bourne dominated possession and used the ball to better effect. Charlie Ritchie scored for Bourne to make it 1-0. Then with the best move of the day Bourne got the ball from the base of the scrum and slick passing by Slack, Ritchie and Daly saw Fred Ward go over in the corner for his second try of the day to give Bourne a well-deserved 2-0 lead. Dover did get one try back but the final score was 2-1 to Bourne. Bourne's last match of the day was again against Westcombe Park. Bourne started well and nearly scored but the ball was held up over the try line. Westcombe's size up front started to tell and they crashed over to take a 1-0 lead. Bourne appeared to be getting tired with Westcombe dominating the scrum area. Bourne continued to contest well, with James Vigar and Reagan Williams working well at the breakdown. A lapse in concentration saw Westcombe score in the corner to make the final score 2-0. MOM went to Luke Saunders for good all- round play. Endeavour to Fred Ward who was returning after injury. Thanks also to the 5 Sheppey boys who all played well. Squad: Connor Chell, Sam Daly, Charlie Ritchie, Owain Sigsworth, Harry Slack, James Vigar, Reece Williams, Luke Saunders, Fred Ward and Reagan Williams. Pictures are here Sunday 13 November 2011 Today we travelled to Bromley RFU. They were hosting us and Dartfordians. After a quick warm-up we went straight into Matches. Bourne's first match was against Bromley B. It was a very close game. Some good rucking and mauling saw Bourne dominate possession. Reagan Williams broke off a maul near the Bromley line to score his first ever try and give Bourne a well-deserved 1-0 lead. Bromley fought hard to get back into the match and equalized. With the last play of the game Reece Williams scored a good interception try for Bourne to give them a 2-1 lead and a well-deserved win. The second match was against Dartfordians. Once again a very closely contested match saw a 0-0 score line at half time. Bourne came out in the second half with added vigour and once again dominated possession. A Bromley player playing for Bourne broke through Dartfordians defences and gave Bourne a 1-0 lead. However with the last play of the game Bourne were caught napping and Dartfordians scored in the corner after some poor tackling. Final score 1-1. The third match was against a Bromley B side. A joint Barbarians team of Bourne and Dartfordians took to the field. Once again the match was very close. It ebbed and flowed. With no score in the first half it was all to play for in the second half. Bromley started to get on top at the break down. After a lot of pressure they scored to make the final score 1-0 to Bromley. The last match was against Bromley A. A better organised Bromley team tried to 'Boss' the game but once again good play up front saw Bourne hold their own. Bromley scored first but Bourne's heads didn't drop and Charlie Ritchie scored a great break away try to level the scores. However the pressure remained on a dedicated Bourne side and eventually Bromley scored to finish 2-1 winners. Man of the Match went to Charlie Ritchie for good all round play. Endeavour went to Reagan Williams for his play in the tight and scoring. A good team performance against two very large clubs was acknowledged by all the coaches. Pictures are here Sunday 6 November 2011 Sittingbourne under 11s were at FOLKSTONE today for the East Kent festival. Unfortunately Bourne only had 11 players for the fixture but were determined to do better than they had done at the Medway Festival. Bourne were drawn in a group with Ashford, Folkstone, and Ash. Bourne's first match was against ASHFORD - probably the strongest team at the Festival. Bourne got off to a good start holding their own in the forwards, but the lack of players in the backs started to take its toll with Ashford going in at half time 2-0 up. The second half saw Bourne dominate possession but unable to score, a strong Ashford side eventually winning 4-0. Bourne's second game was a much tighter affair against FOLKSTONE. Both sides contested well up front. Harry Slack linked well with Charlie Ritchie and Sam Daly from the base of the scrum. James Vigar scored a try to give Bourne a 1-0 lead. Folkstone scored before half time so the teams went in level at 1-1. The second half was again closely contested. Bourne appeared to be gaining the upper hand with Charlie Ritchie running 3/4 length of the pitch to score a great try. Reagan Williams got a wrist injury which meant a team reshuffle and Bourne now playing two short. The ref's watch seemed to be running very slow with the last play of the match Folkstone scored to make it 2-2. James Creedon-Kitchen also suffered a knee injury which meant that he and Reagan Williams would be unable to play in the final match. Bourne took to the field with only 9 players but Dover came to the rescue and helped out with 3 players The last match was against ASH. Bourne dominated territory but with so many player out of position it was hard for Bourne to get a grip on the match. Charlie Ritchie crashed over for his second try of the day to give Bourne a 1-0 lead. It looked like Bourne would hang on for a well deserved win but Ash scored late on from the base of the scrum to level 1-1. Man of the Match went to Sam DALY good tackling. ENDEAVOUR went to Harry SLACK for good passing Squad: Olayemi Alakija, Connor Chell,James Creedon-Kitchen, Sam Daly,Charlie Ritchie, Owain Sigsworth, Harry Slack, James Vigar, , and Reece Williams Luke Saunders, and Reagan Williams. Pictures are here Sunday 9 October 2011
Pictures are here Sunday 2 October 2011
At the Medway Festival we were drawn in a group with Upminster, Whitstable and Medway. The first match was against Upminster. As normal Bourne started slowly and were totally outplayed by a well drilled Upminster side, the final score being 8-0. The only positive from the match was that Bourne didn’t give up and played right to the end. The second game was against Whitstable, a much improved performance saw Bourne compete at all aspects of the game with the forwards winning most of the scrums. The game was very tight with Whitstable finally winning 1-0. Our last group game was against Medway, again the game was close. Medway started fast and scored two quick tries. It was only then that Bourne started to play. A half time talk seemed to do the trick. The second half saw a great try from Fred Ward in the corner after a scrum win and good use of the backs. The final score being 3-1 to Medway. This meant the Bourne boys had sit around for an hour waiting for the other half of the group to finish. Eventually it was Gravesend who Bourne were due to play in the final stages. The teams were well matched. Gravesend took an early lead with Fred Ward again scoring a good try for Bourne to level the scores. Gravesend came back again and lead 2-1. However Bourne didn’t give up and Yemi Alakija scored a great try after much good work and effort from the forwards to level the match 2-2. That’s how it stayed. The whole team won the Endeavour award for not giving up and Fred Ward won Man of the Match. Squad:- Olayemi Alakija, Connor Chell, James Creedon-Kitchen, Sam Daly, Charlie Ritchie, Owain Sigsworth, Harry Slack, James Vigar, Freddie Ward, Liam Walsh, and Reece Willaims. Debut players:- Luke Saunders, Thomas Pierce and Reagan Williams Pictures are here
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