Bicester ‘A’ 44 v Henley 0
(Match duration 30 mins)
The ever present travelling support were treated to an eight try victory for Bicester ‘A’.
Bicester survived an early scare where Henley really should have scored following some hesitant defence in front of the posts.
Bicester quickly settled and began to create calmer possession and the platform from which to attack. Jack Stones tackle forced turnover and he found Henry Gayler whose line break had the familiar sight of Dan Rowland on a running support line to sprint round the defence for the first try. The second came again from turnover in the tackle, Tim Price collecting the loose ball and feeding Henry at pace who was not going to be stopped from 10m out. Dan dropped kicked the conversion.
Bicester constantly put the opposition on the back foot by kicking deep and chasing down well. The tactic paid off when the full back was caught in front of the try line, the ball was turned over in the tackle and Dan added his second try form close range.
The next try was all about the forwards, patiently going through three phases of solid rucking close to the line from which Jordan Hirons broke through to score.
There was to be no let up for Henley now as the boys really had the bit between the teeth. A Henley lineout within their 22 saw the ball forced loose by pressure on the jumper from Tom Burrell, scrum-half Mats Venning was first to it and showed a nice step to beat two defenders on his way over the line.
Hard work from the forwards again forced the opposition backwards, Conor White broke free but was fouled as he headed for the line, Bicester opted to run the penalty through Cameron Fortin-Smith who set off to the left. Cammy was stopped short of the line but had pulled the defence with him and with quick ball to the right from Jack, good hands from the centres released Dan out wide to finish in the corner.
Henley were unlucky as they pressured Bicester back to the try line, only to see Henry send up a massive clearance kick. Dan reacted quickly, the combination of the height of the kick and his fantastic pace meant he met the fullback as he attempted to gather and was able to kick the ball on towards the posts. A favourable bounce and a dive under the posts saw Dan beat the chasing the defenders.
The final try was forced by great work initially from James Nellis, taken on strongly by Cameron to feed Mats who was stopped short but got the pass away to James in support to score.
A real team performance with good variation in attack, tries coming from all areas of play, solid defence, pressure on the opposition and good execution at the ruck provided a comfortable and well earned victory. It was good to see the forwards developing multiphase attacks and good signs of what we’ve been working on in training for last 2-3 weeks coming to fruition.
Try Scorers: Dan Rowland (4), Henry Gayler, Jordan Hirons, Mats Venning, and James Nellis
Conversions: Dan Rowland and Mats Venning
Players Man of Match: Connor White and Dan Rowland tied.
Coaches Man of Match: ‘The team’
Bicester ‘B’ 45 v Henley 12
(Match duration 30 mins)
There was to be no let up for Henley as Bicester ‘B’s showed the strength in depth that we are so lucky to be able to field. The Bicester forwards controlled the contact area with gutsy performances throughout, Harry Bishops took four scrums against the head. But it was with ball in hand that the lads really stepped up the pace of the game with good support and powerful running complimented some well timed passing.
After a closely contested opening five minutes, Bicester forced a scrum just inside the Henley half. Quick ball to through to Anthony Iveson at outside centre showing great strength to keep possession and offload to Giles Balldwin, Giles popped to William Allen-Miles in close support who drove through three defenders to finish under the posts, his try converted by Ben Jenks. Henley were quickly back in it with a try in the corner. Bicester extended their lead when Scott Povey mad the hard yards up the middle, the ball went loose but Ed Mawdsley was first to it to pick up and score from close range. Again Henley responded well and took the game to Bicester, their forwards built pressure and were rewarded with a converted try to trail 14-12. Henley enjoyed their best period and threatened to take the lead until Anthony set off from his own half, rounded three defenders and menacingly ran straight at and through the full back to score under the posts.
Bicester never looked back and put Henley under pressure for the rest of the match. Ben Jenks, clearly enjoying his chance at inside centre, took a straight line and delivered the perfect pass to commit the tackler and find Anthony at full pace for his second try. Ed repeated Anthony’s earlier exploits with a try from halfway, great pace and a couple of hand-offs on the way to the line. Bicester were now dominating possession and when Anthony broke the line there was no stopping him power home for his third.
Will won turnover ball and offloaded from the tackle to find Ollie Cassidy who made a strong break out of defence, Will was back up in support and took it on with a decisive run up to the line, he slowed to find support coming in the shape of Jordan who carried over to score.
Bicester almost added another with the final play of the game, an excellent move saw the ball sweep across the park with great handling involving Ellis Townsend and Giles steaming down the outside but he spilt the ball a metre short of the line.
A fine performance and another creditable victory. Well done lads.
Try Scorers: William Allen-Miles, Ed Mawdsley (2), Anthony Iveson (3), Jordan Hirons
Conversion: Ben Jenks (5)
Players Man of Match: William Allen-Miles and Anthony Iveson tied (included 3 votes for Isaac Bensley who played for Henley!! Well done Isaac)
Coaches Man of Match: William Allen-Miles
Monday, 20 October 2008
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
12/10/08 Match Reports from Stratford
Bicester ‘A’ 12 v Stratford ‘A’ 0
A well executed win for Bicester in their first meeting against a very good Stratford side. The two equally matched sets of forwards fought throughout. Bicesters backs created strong defensive pressure forcing Stratford to kick, committed tackling throughout the line, and were more incisive in attack. Overall Bicester were the better side on the day, but a strong new opposition has been found for future seasons.
Bicester started well with solid rucking and some variation in attack with good handling through the backs, the first 15 minutes were spent in the hosts half but their defence held strong. Tom Burrell had a 25m charge up the left wing. The first clear scoring chance came when Henry Gayler kicked over the defence which Dan Rowland chased and secured possession, PJ Gardiner moved the ball left from the ensuing ruck to leave Dougie Haynes clear. The try looked on but Dougie chose to kick through and the opportunity was lost. The situation was quickly remedied when Anthony Iveson set off on a storming run from midfield, he found Callum McCulloch outside on the right wing who did well to move inside set up a ruck, the ball was moved left through the backs making ground with each pass being taken at pace with Henry finishing the move off cutting in from the left wing to score under the posts. Dougie added the extras.
HT: 7-0
In the second half Stratford played more through the forwards and with some success, a lengthy period of pressure saw Bicester defending both on and behind their try line. Cameron Fortin-Smith made a crucial steal to turnover a driving maul, and Stratford were unlucky with an attempted charge down. Callum McCulloch made an aggressive clearance run under pressure only to be penalised for handing off to the face, it was good to see the lads discipline as they politely queried the decision through the captain and got on with it. Stratford ran the penalty but lost possession in contact. The storm had been weathered and we finally got back down their end.
When Stratford were once again forced to kick under pressure from the rush defence of the Bicester backs, they failed to make touch and fullback Martyn Eilertsen collected on the oppositions 22 near the left wing. Tim Price was back to support and moved the ball inside to Henry who made the decisive break and found Dan on a good line and at pace to score Bicesters second try in the right hand corner.
Try Scorers: Henry Gayler and Dan Rowland
Conversion: Dougie Haynes
Players Man of Match: Tom Burrell
Coaches Man of Match: Cameron Fortin-Smith (great tackling and that crucial turnover)
Bicester ‘B’ 17 v Stratford 24
An excellent first half from Bicester saw them take the game to Stratford. PJ, Harry Court led a lively attacking line, and hard work throughout the pack from really disrupted the opposition. Ben Jenks and Robson Connor led the tackle count. Marcus Linfoot showed well again at No 8, Ollie Cassidy was busy and made some good carries, and George Myers also had a good game.
Bicester scored first when Marcus picked up from the back of a scrum and popped to PJ who at full pace and on a great line cut through the defence for a fine try. Ben slotted the conversion. Bicester then turned over a scrum on their own 22, quick ball out to Chris Nourse at centre who kicked up-field. Hooker harry Bishop was first up, tackled the fullback and popped the ball up to Marcus who in turn found Giles Baldwin in support who powered to the line to score. Stratford pulled back with a converted try, before Ollie Cass added Bicesters third try stealing their ball off the front of a lineout to finish in the corner. HT 17-7
The second half was a different story, with Stratford boosting their team with a couple of their stronger A team forwards they were able to dominate the rucks. Bicester were on the backfoot. They created patient attacks and moved the ball well with good lines of support to score three well taken tries.
FT 17-24.
PS expect to see JN with a handbag next week!
Try Scorers: PJ Gardiner, Giles Baldwin and Ollie Cassidy
Conversion: Ben Jenks
Coaches Man of Match: Marcus Linfoot (good No8 play)
A well executed win for Bicester in their first meeting against a very good Stratford side. The two equally matched sets of forwards fought throughout. Bicesters backs created strong defensive pressure forcing Stratford to kick, committed tackling throughout the line, and were more incisive in attack. Overall Bicester were the better side on the day, but a strong new opposition has been found for future seasons.
Bicester started well with solid rucking and some variation in attack with good handling through the backs, the first 15 minutes were spent in the hosts half but their defence held strong. Tom Burrell had a 25m charge up the left wing. The first clear scoring chance came when Henry Gayler kicked over the defence which Dan Rowland chased and secured possession, PJ Gardiner moved the ball left from the ensuing ruck to leave Dougie Haynes clear. The try looked on but Dougie chose to kick through and the opportunity was lost. The situation was quickly remedied when Anthony Iveson set off on a storming run from midfield, he found Callum McCulloch outside on the right wing who did well to move inside set up a ruck, the ball was moved left through the backs making ground with each pass being taken at pace with Henry finishing the move off cutting in from the left wing to score under the posts. Dougie added the extras.
HT: 7-0
In the second half Stratford played more through the forwards and with some success, a lengthy period of pressure saw Bicester defending both on and behind their try line. Cameron Fortin-Smith made a crucial steal to turnover a driving maul, and Stratford were unlucky with an attempted charge down. Callum McCulloch made an aggressive clearance run under pressure only to be penalised for handing off to the face, it was good to see the lads discipline as they politely queried the decision through the captain and got on with it. Stratford ran the penalty but lost possession in contact. The storm had been weathered and we finally got back down their end.
When Stratford were once again forced to kick under pressure from the rush defence of the Bicester backs, they failed to make touch and fullback Martyn Eilertsen collected on the oppositions 22 near the left wing. Tim Price was back to support and moved the ball inside to Henry who made the decisive break and found Dan on a good line and at pace to score Bicesters second try in the right hand corner.
Try Scorers: Henry Gayler and Dan Rowland
Conversion: Dougie Haynes
Players Man of Match: Tom Burrell
Coaches Man of Match: Cameron Fortin-Smith (great tackling and that crucial turnover)
Bicester ‘B’ 17 v Stratford 24
An excellent first half from Bicester saw them take the game to Stratford. PJ, Harry Court led a lively attacking line, and hard work throughout the pack from really disrupted the opposition. Ben Jenks and Robson Connor led the tackle count. Marcus Linfoot showed well again at No 8, Ollie Cassidy was busy and made some good carries, and George Myers also had a good game.
Bicester scored first when Marcus picked up from the back of a scrum and popped to PJ who at full pace and on a great line cut through the defence for a fine try. Ben slotted the conversion. Bicester then turned over a scrum on their own 22, quick ball out to Chris Nourse at centre who kicked up-field. Hooker harry Bishop was first up, tackled the fullback and popped the ball up to Marcus who in turn found Giles Baldwin in support who powered to the line to score. Stratford pulled back with a converted try, before Ollie Cass added Bicesters third try stealing their ball off the front of a lineout to finish in the corner. HT 17-7
The second half was a different story, with Stratford boosting their team with a couple of their stronger A team forwards they were able to dominate the rucks. Bicester were on the backfoot. They created patient attacks and moved the ball well with good lines of support to score three well taken tries.
FT 17-24.
PS expect to see JN with a handbag next week!
Try Scorers: PJ Gardiner, Giles Baldwin and Ollie Cassidy
Conversion: Ben Jenks
Coaches Man of Match: Marcus Linfoot (good No8 play)
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Monday, 6 October 2008
21/09/08 Match Reports from OA's
Bicester ‘A’ 7 v Old Albanians ‘A’ 29
The Foxes put in an excellent all round performance for which they can be proud of, they knew the quality of OAs and took the field determined to give them a game, and a very entertaining game it proved to be played with good discipline and a lot of skill from both sides.
The first 20 minutes were tightly fought with both sides showing full commitment. OAs broke the deadlock from a line break by their excellent winger whose finish under the posts was converted. Mats Venning put up a near perfect restart kick which Tom Burrell and Cameron Fortin-Smith followed up, caught the receiver and created turnover ball form the ensuing ruck. Quick ball gave Dan Rowland the opening for a break and feed Henry Gayler who with Tim Price outside him dummied the pass to step inside and score. Dougie Haynes kicked the difficult conversion and Bicester were back level. Both sides threatened before the break, Bicester clearing up nicely at the back and OAs stopping good a break from Dan. HT 7-7.
OAs winger showed great strength and pace to power in to make it 12-7 early in the second half. The game was well balanced with possession shared with good attacks from each side being countered by committed defence. Bicester took 2 scrums against the head. With 5 minutes left it was still 12-7 very much to the Bicester players credit. But OAs showed their class and managed 3 late tries as Bicester tired, providing a final score that did not reflect the closeness of the match.
Try Scorer: Henry Gayler
Conversion: Dougie Haynes
Players Man of Match: Cameron Fortin-Smith
Coaches Man of Match: Henry Gayler – Good captaincy and a high tackle count.
Bicester ‘B’ 45 v Old Albanians ‘B’ 14
What a performance! The Hounds played very good 15 man rugby showing a lot of skill and effort together with some excellent finishing. The pack, led by Ollie Cavey, were excellent creating real forwards dominance particularly at the set piece. The backs created much and defended strongly, Will BH had a fine game.
Bicester opened the scoring when Ollie took a scrum against the head, the first of many. Ed Mawdsley picked up at No 8 and set off on a strong run for the line to score on his debut (jug -2). Connor Brooks kicked a fine conversion. Their second was first worked through the forwards with the ever busy Robson Connor taking the ball up and setting, Jordan Hirons good work at the ruck gave the platform for quick ball to Will Brett-Harding who showed his great pace to round the defence on a run from inside his own half to score under the posts. Wills first try for the Club was followed by his second, finishing off a well executed move off the back of a scrum with a well timed pass by fly-half Harry Court to Joel Miller at pace and on a good line, Joel found Will who was not going to be stopped. Before the break OAs raised their game and looked certain to score until Joel put in a try saving tackle. Bicester managed to survive a period of pressure close to their try line. When Harry Court received the ball in front of his posts he made a quick decision not to kick and stormed through the opposition up to the 22, Giles Baldwin was first to support taking Bicester upfield to find Ed in support who broke cross field feeding PJ out on the wing. PJ was stopped short of the line but kept possession and Ed picked up to score his second (jug-1). HT 24-0.
Bicester continued to take the game to OAs, and when defensive pressure caused OAs to kick down field, Harry collected covering full back counter attacked up to the 22 where he set well, once again Giles was first to the ball to pick up and take a straight line charge to finish under the sticks. Ed Mawdsley completed a memorable debut hatrick (jug) when he picked up off the back of scrum 10m out and broke two tackles to finish. Brooksy added the extras. Ellis had a good break but was stopped short. Bicesters last try came form 2 pieces of differing skill, first the pack displayed great timing to turn over another scrum, PJ at scrum-half gave a good pass to Harry who took a beautiful line inside his defender to sprint to the line.
To their credit, OAs continued to battle and were rewarded for their efforts with 2 late tries.
Well done to all of the boys.
The Foxes put in an excellent all round performance for which they can be proud of, they knew the quality of OAs and took the field determined to give them a game, and a very entertaining game it proved to be played with good discipline and a lot of skill from both sides.
The first 20 minutes were tightly fought with both sides showing full commitment. OAs broke the deadlock from a line break by their excellent winger whose finish under the posts was converted. Mats Venning put up a near perfect restart kick which Tom Burrell and Cameron Fortin-Smith followed up, caught the receiver and created turnover ball form the ensuing ruck. Quick ball gave Dan Rowland the opening for a break and feed Henry Gayler who with Tim Price outside him dummied the pass to step inside and score. Dougie Haynes kicked the difficult conversion and Bicester were back level. Both sides threatened before the break, Bicester clearing up nicely at the back and OAs stopping good a break from Dan. HT 7-7.
OAs winger showed great strength and pace to power in to make it 12-7 early in the second half. The game was well balanced with possession shared with good attacks from each side being countered by committed defence. Bicester took 2 scrums against the head. With 5 minutes left it was still 12-7 very much to the Bicester players credit. But OAs showed their class and managed 3 late tries as Bicester tired, providing a final score that did not reflect the closeness of the match.
Try Scorer: Henry Gayler
Conversion: Dougie Haynes
Players Man of Match: Cameron Fortin-Smith
Coaches Man of Match: Henry Gayler – Good captaincy and a high tackle count.
Bicester ‘B’ 45 v Old Albanians ‘B’ 14
What a performance! The Hounds played very good 15 man rugby showing a lot of skill and effort together with some excellent finishing. The pack, led by Ollie Cavey, were excellent creating real forwards dominance particularly at the set piece. The backs created much and defended strongly, Will BH had a fine game.
Bicester opened the scoring when Ollie took a scrum against the head, the first of many. Ed Mawdsley picked up at No 8 and set off on a strong run for the line to score on his debut (jug -2). Connor Brooks kicked a fine conversion. Their second was first worked through the forwards with the ever busy Robson Connor taking the ball up and setting, Jordan Hirons good work at the ruck gave the platform for quick ball to Will Brett-Harding who showed his great pace to round the defence on a run from inside his own half to score under the posts. Wills first try for the Club was followed by his second, finishing off a well executed move off the back of a scrum with a well timed pass by fly-half Harry Court to Joel Miller at pace and on a good line, Joel found Will who was not going to be stopped. Before the break OAs raised their game and looked certain to score until Joel put in a try saving tackle. Bicester managed to survive a period of pressure close to their try line. When Harry Court received the ball in front of his posts he made a quick decision not to kick and stormed through the opposition up to the 22, Giles Baldwin was first to support taking Bicester upfield to find Ed in support who broke cross field feeding PJ out on the wing. PJ was stopped short of the line but kept possession and Ed picked up to score his second (jug-1). HT 24-0.
Bicester continued to take the game to OAs, and when defensive pressure caused OAs to kick down field, Harry collected covering full back counter attacked up to the 22 where he set well, once again Giles was first to the ball to pick up and take a straight line charge to finish under the sticks. Ed Mawdsley completed a memorable debut hatrick (jug) when he picked up off the back of scrum 10m out and broke two tackles to finish. Brooksy added the extras. Ellis had a good break but was stopped short. Bicesters last try came form 2 pieces of differing skill, first the pack displayed great timing to turn over another scrum, PJ at scrum-half gave a good pass to Harry who took a beautiful line inside his defender to sprint to the line.
To their credit, OAs continued to battle and were rewarded for their efforts with 2 late tries.
Well done to all of the boys.
05/10/08 Match Report from Chippy
Bicester ‘B’ 27 v Chipping Norton ‘A’ 12
Bicester earned a commendable win over a Chippy side much improved in terms of their forwards strength to compliment their talented backs. The boys fully deserved the spoils from a closely fought match, having stuck to a game plan of short passing, close support and multi phase rucking to suit the prevailing wet conditions. Captain Ollie Cavey lead from the front, supported by a pack all of whom were prepared to take to ball to Chippy, numerous carries and strong rucking from each of the 8 formed the base for dominating possession. Conor White was often first at the breakdown creating plenty of turnover ball. The backs defended well throughout to deny Chippy’s backs a scoring opportunity, Harry Court impressed at both scrum half and fly half with some good sniping breaks and a high tackle count.
Bicester piled on early pressure and having camped out in Chippy’s half for the opening period were rewarded with the first score when Marcus Linfoot intelligently picked up off the back of a scrum 10m out to take a blindside burst for the try line. Nobody could catch the Pigeon. Chippy reacting well to raise their game in the contact area, forced play into Bicester’s 22 and eventually levelled the score with a decisive finish from loose play. Ollie put the visitors ahead from short range after more forwards pressure. Bicester built up the pressure with some strong breaks by Antony Iveson amongst others, which were always well supported. Good movement created a scoring chance for Giles Baldwin, but he was held up on the try line. With the balance tipping our way despite several handling errors, Ed Mawdsley extended the lead before the break with a terrific solo effort from his own half, he handed off a couple of tacklers before opening up down the right wing to finish under the posts. Ollie added the extras, HT 17-5.
The forwards battle intensified throughout the second half and was very enjoyable to watch. Chippy often taking the maul option to surge up-field, but with Bicester equal to it and showing better control in the rucks, Chippy gave away too many penalties and found themselves on the back foot as Bicester repeatedly opted to run. Ed broke free from 10m out to score his second in the corner, Ollies conversion attempt is best not described!
The boys got themselves in trouble by failing to clear in front of their posts and were punished by Chippy’s No8 who piled through to score. Antony capped his performance with his first try for the Club, with Chippys forwards sucked in left of the posts quick ball through 9 and 10 gave him the opening and he made no mistake with a powerful finish. The game ended with a question mark in the minds of the fantastic and thirsty travelling supporters, as Ed crossed the line but lost the ball forward, jug avoidance?
Well done to the lads for a real team effort, and thanks to Harry Bishop for putting his hand up for Fullback.
Try Scorers: Marcus Linfoot, Ollie Cavey, Ed Mawdsley (2), Antony Iveson
Conversion: Ollie Cavey
Players Man of Match: Antony Iveson
Coaches Man of Match: Antony Iveson (A great first full game edging out Conor and Ed)
Bicester earned a commendable win over a Chippy side much improved in terms of their forwards strength to compliment their talented backs. The boys fully deserved the spoils from a closely fought match, having stuck to a game plan of short passing, close support and multi phase rucking to suit the prevailing wet conditions. Captain Ollie Cavey lead from the front, supported by a pack all of whom were prepared to take to ball to Chippy, numerous carries and strong rucking from each of the 8 formed the base for dominating possession. Conor White was often first at the breakdown creating plenty of turnover ball. The backs defended well throughout to deny Chippy’s backs a scoring opportunity, Harry Court impressed at both scrum half and fly half with some good sniping breaks and a high tackle count.
Bicester piled on early pressure and having camped out in Chippy’s half for the opening period were rewarded with the first score when Marcus Linfoot intelligently picked up off the back of a scrum 10m out to take a blindside burst for the try line. Nobody could catch the Pigeon. Chippy reacting well to raise their game in the contact area, forced play into Bicester’s 22 and eventually levelled the score with a decisive finish from loose play. Ollie put the visitors ahead from short range after more forwards pressure. Bicester built up the pressure with some strong breaks by Antony Iveson amongst others, which were always well supported. Good movement created a scoring chance for Giles Baldwin, but he was held up on the try line. With the balance tipping our way despite several handling errors, Ed Mawdsley extended the lead before the break with a terrific solo effort from his own half, he handed off a couple of tacklers before opening up down the right wing to finish under the posts. Ollie added the extras, HT 17-5.
The forwards battle intensified throughout the second half and was very enjoyable to watch. Chippy often taking the maul option to surge up-field, but with Bicester equal to it and showing better control in the rucks, Chippy gave away too many penalties and found themselves on the back foot as Bicester repeatedly opted to run. Ed broke free from 10m out to score his second in the corner, Ollies conversion attempt is best not described!
The boys got themselves in trouble by failing to clear in front of their posts and were punished by Chippy’s No8 who piled through to score. Antony capped his performance with his first try for the Club, with Chippys forwards sucked in left of the posts quick ball through 9 and 10 gave him the opening and he made no mistake with a powerful finish. The game ended with a question mark in the minds of the fantastic and thirsty travelling supporters, as Ed crossed the line but lost the ball forward, jug avoidance?
Well done to the lads for a real team effort, and thanks to Harry Bishop for putting his hand up for Fullback.
Try Scorers: Marcus Linfoot, Ollie Cavey, Ed Mawdsley (2), Antony Iveson
Conversion: Ollie Cavey
Players Man of Match: Antony Iveson
Coaches Man of Match: Antony Iveson (A great first full game edging out Conor and Ed)
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