Melton Mowbray Rugby Football Club
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Sunday 6th April 2008 Triangular Tournament at Kesteven Melton Under 10’s V Braintree RFC Melton Under 10’s entertained Braintree RFC of Essex on Saturday who were touring the Midlands. A great day saw a lot of good rugby played well and truly in the spirit of the game. Melton won all three games played. Melton U10’s A 30 V Kesteven Under 10’s 0Sunday saw Melton travel to Kesteven RFC who were also entertaining Melbourne RFC in a Triangular. A great team performance by Melton saw them rewarded with a good win with tries from Tom Folwell, Toby Hutchinson , Harry Wood (2) and Georgy Bagshaw (2) which was supported with some great play from scrum half Jamie Legg. T Hutchinson H Wood (Captain) G Bagshay E Hobil J Legg H Green D Carrier M Robinson T Folwell Melton U10’s Development 20 V Melbourne U10’s 40Melton Development side fought hard against the team from Melbourne, but they struggled to keep up with the fast pace that was set. Tries from Joe Smith (2), Nathanial Cropper and Joe McMenamin kept them in touch but Melbourne were a strong team and ran out worthy winners. J Plowman L Brewster J Smith N Cropper A Litt G Collishaw J Parr D Glover O McNally-Reilly J Daview J McMenamin Under 10's Loughborough Festival. Sunday 9th March
Melton Under 10's had a phenomenal day on Sunday conceding only 2 tries in the tournament and taking home the runner-up place in a hard fought contest. Melton V Paviours Melton came out strong from the beginning with a solo run from Hutchinson scoring the 1st try of the tournament. Paviours failed to hold Melton back and Wood scored 2 tries followed by further tries from Wilf Carrier and Hutchinson. The 2nd half saw no end to Meltons scoreline with 2 more tries from Wood. A great interception saw Wilf Carrier score followed by Ed Hobill and Jamie Legg. Final score Melton 10 Paviours 0 Melton v Notts Superb team play enabled Harry Wood to score a fantastic hat-trick in the 1st half. Continued pressure saw Wood score his 4th try followed by a great run and try from Jaimie legg. Melton 5 Nottingham 0 Melton V Ketttering During a particularly physical game which saw Melton take several injuries Melton conceded their 1st try and lost their only match of the tournament. Melton defended well but could not score and Kettering went over to win in the final minutes. Melton 0 Kettering 1 Melton V Market Bosworth Again Melton dominated the game throughout winning line outs and scrums. Wood scored 2 tries with impressive runs and Market Bosworth failed to make any ground. Melton 2 Market Bosworth 0 Melton V Loughborough. Again Melton's team work and reading of the game served them well. Harvey Green opened the score line followed by Ed Hobil after George Bagshaw released him the ball after a long run. Wood completed the 1st half score. During the 2nd half Hobill topped up the score and Toby Hutchinson broke free from a running maul to go over the line. Lougborough continued to apply pressure and scored in the closing moments. Melton 5 Loughborough 1 Team: H.Wood, E.Hobill, H.Green, T.Hutchinson, T.Folwell, M.Robinson, J.McMenamin, G.Bagshaw, A.Walker, L.Brewster, W.Carrier, J.Legg,SUNDAY 2nd March 2008 Away to Hinckley Under 10's Development team. Melton 3 Hinckley 1 The Melton pack showed determination and tremendous teamwork resulting in a convincing away win at Hinckley. George Hall scored early in the 1st half after a great run from Arragon Walker. Jack Plowmans battling on the wing set Hall free for a second superb try. Hinckley came out stronger in the 2nd half and just stopped Jordan Davies short of the line. Melton denied them any glory and sent Jack Parr over for a well deserved win. Team: G.Hall, J. Parr, O.McNally-Reilly, N.Cropper, A.Walker, J.Smith. L.Brewster, J. Plowman, J.Davies, D Glover, G. Collishaw. Under 10's A Team Melton 3 Hinckley 0 Melton took the game to Hinckley from the start with a very early try created from a powerful running maul setting Harry Wood free to burst over the line. Hinckley defended well but could not keep there line as fine passing and quick footwork saw Tom Folwell go over for Melton's 2nd try. Jaimie Legg sealed victory with a sweet try in the corner during the final minute. Team: T. Hutchinson, W. Carrier, H.Green, T.Folwell, M.Robinson, E.Hobill, J.Legg, J.McMenamin, H.Wood, L.Brewster, A. Walker. Melton 3 Hinckley 0 The 3rd game saw each team play a half game each. The first half saw excellent tackles from Jordan Davies and Domonic Glover creating an opportunity for the powerful Joe Smith to open the score line. In the 2nd half Melton slipped into overdrive with exciting rugby. Wood broke free to score Melton's 2nd try and Wilf Carrier almost scored after a cheeky interception 2 metres from the line. Joe McMenamin finished the scoring with a clear solo run from a great set moveSUNDAY 24th February 2008 Home to Syston Melton under 10’s entertained a spirited Syston squad on Sunday and a great morning’s rugby was had by all. MELTON 15 SYSTON 5 Melton A put in a fantastic all round team performance making sure Syston’s possession was kept to a minimum. There phase play set up by some superb rucking was the highlight of the match along with three great trys scored by Harry Wood (2) and the impressive Ed Hobil. W Carrier, G Bagshaw, T Hutchinson, T Folwell, J Legg, H Green, H Wood, E Hobil, J Mcmenamin, M Robinson MELTON DEVELOPMENT 0 SYSTON 10 Meltons development squad put in a determined performance on Sunday with Arragon Walker being at the heart of everything. Strong tackling from Walker and Hall kept Syston at bay but they eventually went down by two tries to Nil. G Hall, D Glover, S Greasley, L Brewster, O Macnally-Reilly, A Walker, N Cropper, G Collishaw, T Haines, A Day, J ParrMATCH REPORT Super 8's Tournament at Welford Road
A squad from Melton Under 10’s were invited to play in a Super 8’s Tournament at Leicester Tigers, before the England Saxon’s match against Ireland at Welford Road last week. Melton’s first opponents on the night were Leicester Lions. Starting very strongly with a great try from Matt Robinson. Melton’s line out was working really well and this gave the whole side a great platform to put a phase of play together where Toby Hutchinson drove his way over for the second try of the match. Melton rounded off there first match with a third score from Eddie Hobil after a good team effort to give them a 15 – 0 victory. The second match was a slightly tougher affair against Hinckley where Melton had to scrap for every ball. There was great tackling by Harvey Green and Tom Folwell which helped keep the score level. Melton had a great break by Arragon Walker running half of the length of the pitch before a great tackle put him into touch. This match ended a well deserved 0 – 0 draw. For the last match Melton needed a win or draw to get through to the final, but after a two match break with snow and biting winds they squared up to Lutterworth and gave a fantastic performance, only to lose the match in the final 30 seconds 0 – 5. After the Tournament, the team were then able to sit back and watch England Saxons beat Ireland A, 31 – 13. The whole evening was a fantastic experience for the squad actually playing on the hallowed turf of Welford Road. Well done everybody ! T Hutchinson (1), H Green, J McMenemin, J
Legg, T Folwell, J Smith, M Robinson (1), H Wood, E Hobil (1), W Carrier, SUNDAY 3rd February 2008 Triangular tournament - Keyworth & Sleaford On a bitterly cold morning Melton B team struggled with their 1st of 3 matches against Keyworth. Despite strong play from Dominic Glover and Joe Smith Melton scored only 1 try (Smith) to Keyworths 7. During their 2nd Match against Sleaford B, Melton played a much better game. Excellent runs from Tom Haines and Jack Plowman helped Melton to score a flurry of ties with a hat trick from George Hall and another strong push over the line from Joe Smith all before half time. Sleaford pulled back by breaking Melton defence with 2 tries. During the 2nd half Melton let Sleaford break through to score their 3rd try but pulled another out the bag from George Hall and clinched the win on the final whistle with a try from Seb Greasley. Final score Melton 5 Sleaford 3. Team: G.Hall, S. Greasley, J.Smith, D.Glover, T.Haines, N.Cropper, L.Brewster, O. McNally-Reilly, J. Plowman, J. Davies. Melton A team had a slow start struggling to make ground during the 1st half. Sleaford opened the scoreline with their 1st try. Melton soon re-grouped and fought back with hard tackling from Harvey Green and a great run and try from Jaimie Legg leaving a 1/2 time score of 1-1. The 2nd half saw melton dominate throughout. Superb passing threatened several tries but Sleaford defended well denying Melton any score for most of the time. After a brilliant run from Ed Hobill Melton broke free from the Maul and Joe McMenamin score a strong try leaving a 3-2 score to Melton. The second game for Melton A against Keyworth saw Melton demonstrate superb passing down the line. Keyworth could not break Meltons defence during the 1st half and Harry Wood scored a hatrick of tries with excellent support from Jack Parr and Wilf Carrier. In the 2nd Half Keyowrth managed to go over after intercepting the ball from Melton. But were forced back by Melton with a 4th try from Wood and after a superb run and try from Matt Robinson the final score of 5 - 1 left Melton deserved winners. Team: G. Bagshaw, J.McMenamin, J.Legg, H.Wood, H.Green, J.Parr, M.Robinson, W.Carrier, E.Hobill, A.Walker. Sleaford faced a final match of Melton mixed A and B teams in now freezing wind. The 1st half was try free with good defence from both sides. Meltons Harry Wood scored the 1st try of the match followed by a determined try from Wilf Carrier leaving a 2-0 final score to Melton.SUNDAY 27th January 2008 Away to Derby Meltons B team started off a day of superb rugby from Meltons under 10 squad. Facing a strong Derby B team Melton showed hard tackling from the onset. Aragon Walker scored the 1st try early in the game after superb rucking from Jack Plowman, The second try came from Jack Parr after running almost two thirds of the pitch. The second half saw Melton continue the attack with strong tackles from George Hall. A great run from Tom Haines was stiffled by Derbys defence but Joe Smith broke free to leave a 3-0 score to Melton. Team: G. Hall, S.Greasley, J.Plowman, J.Parr, L.Brewster, N.Cropper, A.Walker, George Collishaw, J.Smith, O.Macnally-reilly, T.Haines Meltons A team played their best rugby of the season displaying superb passing and strength in driving Derby back into their half during the entire game. The first try came from the ever determined Harry Wood after breaking free. Meltons forwards won every scrum and continually applied pressure throughout. A superb pitch length run from Harvey Green gave Melton a 2-0 lead at half time. The second half gave Derby no chances of scoring with excellent tackling from Matt Robinson and George Bagshaw. Joe McMenamin ran down the wing to score a first try for Melton followed by a 2nd from Harvey Green leaving the score 4-0 Team: H.Green, E.Hobill, M.Robinson, T.Folwell, G.Bagshaw, J.McMenamin, H.Wood, T.Hutchinson, J.Legg, W.Carrier, A.Walker The 3rd match saw Melton offer a mixed team against a fresh Derby squad. Derby broke Meltons defence early in the game and scored their 1st try of the day. Melton upped the pressure and Tom Folwell tackled hard but Derby scored again leaving a 2-0 half time score. A great break from Seb Greasley as he streaked for the line gave Melton a needed score. Strong play by Wilf Carrier saw Melton pushing forward to the try line and Harry Wood dodged and pushed to score an excellent try leaving a 2-2 final score.SUNDAY 13th January 2008 Home to Coalville Melton played host to a depleted Coalville team lending them 3 players from both Meltons A and B teams. In the first game , Meltons B team struggled to keep Coalville from scoring despite some determined play. Coalville opened the score line with three successive tries. Strong tackling from George Hall and George Collishaw prevented them from scoring again and Joe Smith ploughed forward to create a great try leaving a 1-3 half time score. During the 2nd half Melton again struggled to keep possession of the ball and Coalville made good ground with 3 further tries, 1 great run and try from Jack Parr on loan from Melton. Final sore Melton 1 Coalville 6 Team: L. Brewster, S.Greasley, J.Smith, W.Carrier, J.Plowman, A.Day, G.Hall, G Collishaw, O.McNally-Reilly,J.Davies. The second game saw Meltons A team produce some strong team work and excellent passing.. During the 1st half Melton drove forward and tackled hard. A torrent of tries from Harry Wood, Jamie Legg, Toby Hutchinson, Tom Folwell and Harvey Green left Coalville trailing 5-0 at half time. During the 2nd half Coalville advanced towards their try line but Melton prevented any score and fought back with 5 further tries through some excellent runs from Jaime Legg, Harvey Green (2), Ed Hobill and Joe McMenamin. A worthy final score of Melton10 Coalville O. Team: H.Wood, T.Hutchinson, E.Hobill, T.Folwell, J.McMenamin, J.Legg, M.Robinson, H.Green, W. Carrier A third match saw a mixture of all teams play with further Melton players helping Coalville. The match was played in good spirit and left a final score of 2 - 2 with all four tries from Melton players: Joe McMenamin and Harry Wood for Melton and Harvey Green and Ed Hobill on loan to Coalville.SUNDAY 9th December 2007 Away to Nottingham Melton under 10's played away at Nottingham on Sunday showing some fine rugby with great team work. Meltons A team dominated their first match retaining most of the possession throughout. Turn of speed and determination saw the first try by Jamie Legg give Melton the lead at half time. In the second half Melton continued to apply pressure throughout the game and after fierce driving by the e whole the team set up a second try for Joe mcMenamin. Ed Hobil intercepted the ball to aim for a third try but Nottingham held them back. Fierce tackling by Tom Folwell and Harry Wood prevented Nottingham scoring leaving a Final score Nottingham 0 Melton 2 Team: G. Bagshaw, J.Legg, H.Green, T.Hutchinson, J.McMenamin,T.Folwell,A.Walker, J Plowman, E Hobill, H.Wood Melton B Team played superb rugby showing some phenomenal team work. With total domination throughout the game Melton won with a secession of tries. Nottingham could not hold back Meltons forwards and with superb tries from Joe Smith, Seb Greasley, Lyndon Brewster and Tom Haines, Melon won deservedly 6-0 Team: M.Robinson, T.Haines, J.Smith, S.Greasley, N.Cropper, A.Day, W.Carrier, L.Brewster,T.Haines,J.Davies, Colllishaw.SUNDAY 25th November 2007 Away to Leicester Forest East Leicester Forest East 1 Melton U 10's 1 Melton sent both teams to Leicester Forest east and provided some excellent rugby. The first game saw Melton take control early on with a try from Harvey Green. Excellent driving into the oppostions territory gave Joe McMenamin the chance to break through with a second try for Melton. Toby Hutchinson drove upfield and passed to Harry Wood who continued the run and scored Meltons third try of the match. Leicester Replied soon after half time with a hard fought try after Meltons defence weakened temporarily. Melton sealed their victory with a fourth try from George Bagshaw. Team: J. Legg, H.Green, T.Hutchinson, H. Wood, G.Bagshaw, J.Smith, A.Walker, W.Carrier, T.Folwell, M.Robinson. The second game saw Melton fail to score but saw some fantastic rugby with great runs from Tom Haines and grit and determination from Ed Hobill. After a first half try from Leicester, Jack Plowman helped drive the squad into the opponents half but Leicester scored a second try before the final whistle. Team: G. Hall, S. Greasley, J.Plowman, G.Collishaw, T.Haines, N.Cropper, J.Parr, A.Day, D.Glover, L.Brewster, O.Mcnally-Reilly,E. Hobill, J.Davies. The third game saw a mix of both A and B teams and again saw fantstic rugby. Melton soon took the lead with a great run and try from Harry Wood. Arragon Walker broke free to run the whole length of the pitch and score an outstanding try followed by another superb effort from George Bagshaw to leave the half time score 0 -3 to Melton. The second half saw Leicester retaliate with 3 tris but a final push from Melton as Lyndon Brewster sprinted over the touch line to leave a win of 4-3 to Melton.SUNDAY 18th November 2007 Away to Nottingham Under terrible weather conditions, Melton sent two teams to play against a large Nottingham squad. Melton's B Team started off the the scoring with a superb run and try from Lyndon Brewster but this was followed by a return in the score from Nottingham. Excellent team work and good passing gave Jack Parr the chance to break free and score a second try for Melton Only to have Nottingham manage to break their defence to equalise. Final score 2 - 2. Team: L. Brewster, J.Parr, G.Hall, A.Day, O.Mcnally-Reilly, J.Davies,.Collishaw,D.Glover,N.Cropper,J.Plowman,T.Haynes. Melton's A Team were already feeling the cold but faced Nottingham with determination. The score line opened with Tom Folwell's try after great driving from the whole team. Melton had to work hard against Nottingham but George Bagshaw managed to break free and score Melton's second try before half time. The second half saw Nottingham respond with a try after they broke Melton's defence. However Melton continued to push forward and Harry Wood scored their 3rd try to seal a 3 - 1 victory. Team: J.McMenamin,T.Hutchinson,H.Green,J.Legg,H.Wood,G.Bagshaw,M.Robinson,T.Folwell,J.Smith,W.Carrier,A.Walker. Both the A and B team played a second game each to a fresh team from Nottinghams' large squad. However despite a determined effort the freezing conditions took there toll and both Melton's teams failed to score losing their games respectively.SUNDAY 4th November 2007 Home to Hinckley Melton Hosted Hinckley on Sunday performing some excellent rugby and achieving great results. Meltons A team played two matches. The first game saw both teams defending fiercely with excellent rucking from Melton. After 0-0 at half time the second half saw Melton break through with an excellent run from Harry Wood. Melton Kept possession of the ball and the only try of the match was with a great effort from Joe Smith. Melton 1 Hinckley 0. The second game saw Melton play with determination and excellent team work. After hard driving Ed Hobill scored a great first try followed quickly by another from Jamie Legg after a superb run. Hinckley pulled one try back in the second half. Melton continued to defend aggressively performing well in their scrums. A third and final try by Joe McMenamin on the final whistle sealed Meltons 3 -1 victory. Team: E. Hobill, H Green, J McMenamin, J Legg, W Carrier, N Cropper, T Hutchinson, H Woo, J Smith,T Folwell. Melton's B team also played 2 matches against Hinckley. The first half saw Melton take the lead with a great try by George Hall. Excellent tackling by Matt Robinson and Jack Parr saw Hall score a2nd try for Melton very quickly. Hinckley could not break the defence and just before half time Hall scored his hatrick. In the 2nd half Hinckley pulled two tries back in the opening minutes. After a great run from Domonic Glover, Hall scored his 4th and final try of the match leaving a 4 - 2 score! Their 2nd game saw some excellent play but neither team had scored by half time. Jack Parr made good ground but Hinckley defended well and gained possession to score the only try of the match. Melton 0 Hinckley 1 ! Team: J. Parr, G. Hall, L. Brewster, J Pullman, S. Greasily, A. Day, M.Robinson, G.Coldish,T.Haynes,J.Davies, D.Glover. O. Manually-Reilly.
2006 / 2007 season Coaching Staff Dave Postle Stuart Harrold Marcus Twidale Phil Bown - Bhandal Craig Heaney
Team Photo (September 2006)
Leicestershire Rugby Union Hosted by Oakham RFC Melton Under 10’s travelled to Oakham on Sunday for the Final event of the season the County Festival. Runners up last season the team went one better and came away as joint County Champion’s with Oakham’s A team. The successful Melton side went through the whole tournament without conceding any tries. Melton had to succeed teams from Market Harborough (A & B), Leicester Lions and Market Bosworth before meeting Oakham’s A team in the final. The final remained scoreless at the end of a hard match and under tournament rules the Cup and Championship is shared between the finalist teams. “It was a complete team performance, full of passion, discipline, skill and commitment. All the training throughout the wet winter months has been rewarded” Head Coach David Postle. Man Of the Match was the whole squad as listed below. Try scorers in brackets L. Adams, A. Bown-Bhandal (1), D. Copley, G. Croxall, L. Harrold, B. Heaver, H. Legg, W. McGuigan (2), G. Postle (1), J. Postle (1), O. Tebbatt, H. Tuckwood ©, C. Whitehead.
SUNDAY 25th MARCH 2007 Melton U10’s - 15 Sleaford RFC - 0 SUNDAY 18th MARCH 2007 MELTON U10’S - 5 DERBY RFC – 5 Melton put out a very experienced side against a very strong Derby team, playing in very windy conditions. The first half with the wind behind them Derby had most of the possession and forced Melton onto the back foot. Melton held the ball up on several occasions when Derby looked favourites to score. Just before half time Melton found some space and worked as a team to drive forward against the Derby players. Within feet of the try line scrum half L.Harrold dived over the try line in the corner to give Melton the lead. The second half was the opposite to the first half with Melton having all the play and Derby defending in numbers. Some excellent rugby was played by both teams with some determined rucking and driving. In the last play of the match Melton had Derby pinned on their own try line when a Derby flying winger broke loose and ran the entire pitch to level the score. Man of the match B Heaver. Team: L.Adams, A.Bown-Bhandal, B. Heaver ©, H. Legg, W.McGuigan, L. Harrold, J. Postle , O. Tebbatt, G. Croxall, H. Tuckwood.Sunday 11th March 2007 Loughborough Tournament
Melton under 10’s won the Loughborough Youth Rugby Tournament on Sunday for the 4th consecutive year with a well organised display of rugby. Melton won three matches and drew one scoring a total of 15 tries and conceding none to retain as Champions. It was a complete performance from the whole squad of players with some fine attacking rugby and some resolute defending. The first game Melton drew 0 – 0 with Notts Paviors. Melton the better team spent almost the whole match in Paviors own half attacking but Paviors game plan was to defend and they did it with merit. The second game was against hosts Loughborough and the Melton team carried on with there attacking style but this time were rewarded with 4 tries to no reply. The third game against Kettering was a fantastic game of rugby and very even played at a high standard. Melton won by one try but had to work hard in defence never allowing Kettering to break the game line. The final game against Ashby was a real spectacle of free flowing attacking rugby in front of a big crowd of supporters. Melton scored several tries to no reply but the Ashby team showed great team spirit in defeat. Man of the tournament was Joe Postle Team (Scorers in brackets): L.Adams, L. Harrold (1), J. Postle (3), A. Bown-Bhandal (1), G. Croxall, B. Heaver (2), H. Tuckwood (1), W. McGuigan (4), C. Whitehead (1), H. Legg (2),O.Tebbatt, J. Bancroft.
Sunday 11th February 2007 Away to Oadby Wyggs OADBY WYGGS – 15 MELTON U 10’S – 40 Melton travelled to Oval Park on a glorious winter morning and played a great game of flowing rugby. Melton’s experienced centres J Postle and G Croxall controlled the midfield play with slick switch passing and penetrating runs, resulting in tries. The Melton pack worked hard all match dominating the scrums but losing out in the lineout. The forwards used their size and weight to drive Oadby backwards in the ruck and maul and M Grice, H Tuckwood, C Whitehead, and W McGuigan all scored tries for there persistent work. OADBY WYGGS – 0 MELTON U 10’S – 10 Oadby made Melton work very hard for the win in the second match and played with alot of passion in a very tough but good-natured game. Melton scored a try in each half from G Croxall and W McGuigan but the score could have been different if Oadby had released the ball out wide when gaps appeared in Melton’s defence. Scrum half’s T Barlow and D Copley both had excellent games but the man of the match was M Grice. TEAM:(try scorers in brackets) M Leah, J Postle (2), G Croxall (2), D Copley, M Greedy, T Barlow, W McGuigan (3), H Tuckwood (1), C Whitehead (1), M Grice (1). Sunday 4th February 2007 Triangular tournament v Coalville and South Leicester Melton travelled to Coalville RFC on Sunday in perfect match conditions to play a game against the hosts and also South Leicester RFC. Coalville RFC U10’s 5 - 10 Melton RFC U10’s Melton started the match very positively setting up early rucks with scrum half L.Harrold passing the ball out wide quickly to get the backs into action. The Melton scrum was strong and powerful and always in command throughout the match. Captain H.Legg opened the scoring after wriggling free on the halfway line and sprinting to the line for the opening try. Coalville respond quickly running forward after winning a lineout ball but Melton stood strong to the challenge and gave nothing away before half time. The second half started at the same frantic pace as the first half with some excellent rugby from both teams. This game had everything, skill, speed, determination and aggression and was a joy to watch. Coalville equalised with a good team try but Melton forced the hosts back again and O.Tebbatt used his size to drive over the line to win the match for Melton. This was the best team performance of the season against a quality side. Man of the match was G.Croxall. Team: L.Adams, W.McGuigan, J.Postle, H.Legg©, L.Harrold, B.Heaver, G.Croxall, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, O.Tebbatt South Leicester 0 – 30 Melton U10’s The second match of the day an inexperienced South Leicester team found Melton in rampant form. J.Postle started the scoring with a fine try and a hatrick of tries from the inform W.McGuigan left South Leicester with no answers to Melton’s class. O.Tebbatt and H. Legg got on the score sheet before the end of the game, but credit goes to South Leicester for never giving up the fight. Team: L.Adams, W.McGuigan, J.Postle, H.Legg©, L.Harrold, B.Heaver, G.Croxall, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, O.TebbattSunday 17th December 2006 Triangular tournament v Syston and Oakham Melton U10’s played two derby matches on Sunday against Syston and Oakham. Over 60 players took part in the matches with all three teams playing there whole squad of players. MELTON U10’S - 15 SYSTON U10’s – 0 The Melton Under 10’s first match was against Syston RFC and the Melton team were the more lively in the first half with centre B Heaver in top form controlling the game. O Tebbatt used his size to power over the try line twice to score a brace of tries, B Heaver scored a deserved try early in the second half to win the match. Syston finished the strongest being very unlucky not to score a try late on. MELTON U10’S -5 OAKHAM U10’s -5 Melton against Oakham is always an entertaining match and this one was no different. The two teams are always well organised and put on a real good show of rugby for this age group. O Tebbatt scored first for Melton but Oakham equalised with a breakaway try from there flying winger. Melton worked hard to find the winner but Oakham held strong and the match ended in a draw. Melton Squad: L.Adams, A Bown-Bhandel, J Postle, M Grice, M Leah, O Duley,C Whitehead, G Croxall, O Heaney, A Twidale, D Copley, L Harrold, B Heaver, H Legg (c), W McGuigan, M Greedy, J Bancroft, O Tebbatt, SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2006 Nottingham Melton travelled to Nottingham RFC on Sunday to play a game against the hosts and also West Bridgeford RFC. Nottingham RFC 20 - 0 Melton U10’s Melton started the match very positively passing the ball around well, but soon found out Nottingham’s very well organised team were going to be a challenge. Melton just couldn’t break the Nottingham line and heads started to drop before Nottingham scored a well worked try to lead at half time. The second half Nottingham were just too powerful for the tiring visitors and went on to score three tries to no reply. Team: L.Adams, W.McGuigan©, J.Postle, H.Legg, L.Harrold, D Copley, O.Heaney, C.Whitehead, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, O.Tebbatt West Bridgeford 0 – 5 Melton U10’s The second match Melton worked really hard to win by a single try against another quality side. It was a team try with Melton forcing Bridgeford backwards until a space appeared and McGuigan dived over to score. West Bridgeford spent most of the match in control putting pressure on Melton but just couldn’t cross the try line. A.Bown-Bhandal was Melton’s man of the match for his excellent tackling. Team: L.Adams, W.McGuigan, J.Postle, H.Legg, L.Harrold, D Copley, O.Heaney, C.Whitehead, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal©, O.Tebbatt 26th November 2006 Market Harborough Melton hosted the county champions Market Harborough on Sunday and shared the honours with a win for each team. Melton U10’s 10 – 5 Mk Harborough The Melton team was in top form in this match with everyone playing his role to win the game. L Harrold was outstanding at scrum half putting in a faultless display and linking well with centres J Postle and H Legg. Melton’s first try came after a great run by J Postle followed by a ruck and drive by H Legg and finally W McGuigan powering over the line to score. The second half followed a similar pattern as the first with Melton’s rucking skills securing the ball and releasing the centres. It was all very tight but an M Harborough player evaded two missed tackles and scored the equaliser. With time ticking by Melton attacked in numbers driving forward and reworking the ball until H Legg saw the gap to win the game for Melton at the final whistle. Team: L.Adams, A.Twydale, M.Leah, W.McGuigan © , J.Postle , H.Legg , L.Harrold , D Copley, O.Heaney , C.Whitehead, G.Croxall, O.Heaney. Melton U10’s 0 – 20 Mk Harborough The second match between the two clubs had a different outcome to the first, as the change in players failed to work. Melton stood off and let Mk Harborough run at them with pace and paid the price by conceding three tries in the first half. Changes were made and despite conceding another try Melton put up a real fight in the second half with W McGuigan putting in a great performance. Team: O.Tebbatt, C. Whitehead, J.Bancroft, T.Barlow, O.Duley, G.Postle, B. Heaver©, M.Greedy, D Copley, O.Heaney, A. Twydale, L.Harrold, W.McGuigan. 12th November 2006 ASHBY RFCAshby 0 - 20 Melton U10’s Melton travelled the long distance to Ashby on Sunday to play a team on a narrow and water logged pitch. The Melton tactics was to keep the play down the middle and centres J Postle and Harry Legg controlled the game. The Melton forwards protected the ball at every ruck and Melton kept possession with W McGuigan scoring after 5 phases of play. Melton’s player of the match Harry Legg scored a hatrick of tries being his reward for some outstanding rugby. Ashby 5 - 10 Melton U10’s The second match between the two sides was a much closer game and credit to Ashby for putting up a real fight. Melton’s tackling in this game was fantastic with both wingers A Bown-Bhandal and O Heaney protecting there channels from any attacks. B Heaver was stopping any Ashby attack down the centre alongside W McGuigan. Melton was passing the ball along the line whenever possible and A Bown-Bhandal scored cutting in from the wing. Ashby responded with a try but T Barlow scored his first try of the season and Melton won the game. TEAM: O. Tebbat, O Heaney, B Heaver, H Legg, G Croxall ©, W McGuigan, T Barlow, J Postle, D Copley, M Greedy, A Bown- Bhandal, L Adams, J Bancroft, C Whitehead.PRIMA TIGER CUP SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER 2006 Held at Leicester Vipers RFC
Melton have qualified to play at Leicester
Tigers before their match with Bristol on Dec 22nd 06.
Melton Under 10’s took part in the Prima Tiger Cup on Sunday held at Leicester Vipers RFC and qualified to the quarter final stage to be held at Leicester Tigers Welford Road stadium under floodlights on 22nd December. This is a great achievement for Melton RFC in this prestigious tournament entered by more than 65 rugby clubs. Oadby Wyggs 0 – 10 Melton RFC Melton started the tournament in fine form winning their first match of the day by 2 tries both scored by W. McGuigan. Melton kept the Oadby team in their own half for long periods until gaps appeared in the defence and McGuigan exposed them. Hinckley 0 – 20 Melton RFC The second match against Hinckley was a master class of pace and power from the Melton team. Whenever Hinckley had procession of the ball they were tackled with force and venom. When Melton had the ball it was passed to the runners in the team who ran in 4 tries. Winger A Bown-Bhandal scored two and centres J Postle and B Heaver one apiece. Belgrave 0 - 15 Melton RFC The well organised Melton team won the 3rd match of the day with very little problems. Two tries scored by wingers A Bown-Bhandal and L Harrold set up the win and forward W McGuigan driving over from a won lineout ball to seal it. Leicester Lions 0 - 0 Melton RFC Melton only needed the draw to take them through to the Tigers Ground and got just what they wanted. They faced a very powerful Lions team but matched them man for man in a very physical battle. Melton’s captain H Legg stopped every Lion’s runner through the centre of the pitch with text book tackling. J Bancroft, C Whitehead and O Tebbatt were involved in every ruck, maul and scrum with commitment and passion. The Melton backs tried in vain to use there pace but despite strong runs the Lion’s defence held strong. “ Leicester Tigers here we come!!” Man of the tournament – Ollie Tebbatt Team: L.Adams, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, O. Heaney, B Heaver , H. Legg ©, W McGuigan, L. Harrold , J. Postle, C.Whitehead, D Copley, O. Tebbatt. SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2006 MELTON U10’S - 20 OADBY WYGGS - 0 The Melton Under 10’s played their first home matches of the season on Sunday against Oadby Wiggs. In the first game the Melton team were in top form with some great centre work by Postle and Legg passing the ball out wide at every opportunity. After immense pressure from Melton, winger Harrold saw the gap and had the pace to score in the corner. Melton turned the ball over from the restart and the forwards pinned Oadby backwards winning a penalty from 5 metres out. The scrum half passed to Postle who drove through the defensive line going to ground and scoring an excellent try. In the second half Oadby tightened there defence but Heaver and McGuigan scored to give Melton the win. MELTON U10’S – 10 OADBY WYGGS – 5 Full credit to the Oadby Wyggs in the second match who put up a real defensive display against a rampant Melton team. Heaver scored his second try of the day after some fine passing and forward running but Oadby came back to level before half time. Melton's man of the match McGuigan scored the winning try in the second half after some excellent power runs eventually leading to the try. This was a great team performance with development players Twidale and Greedy putting in some great tackles and really enjoying the game. Team: L.Adams, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, B Heaver ©, H. Legg, W McGuigan, L. Harrold , J. Postle ©, M. Leah, C.Whitehead, O. Tebbatt, M. Greedy, A. Twidale, T. Barlow, D Copley. SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER 2006 SOUTH LEICESTER R.F.C. TOURNAMENT The Melton U10’s took a very strong squad of players over to the South Leics tournament on Sunday and can consider themselves very unlucky to come away empty handed. The lads put in some fine displays and only conceded 2 tries in 4 matches but lacked a bit of lady luck on the day. The first match Melton beat Loughbourgh 10 – 0 in a very physical match. Melton scored a try in each half and was always in control of the match despite some aggressive high tackles from the Loughbourgh team. The second match Melton lost by a single try to hosts South Leics in a very evenly matched game. The third game and possibly the match of the tournament Melton drew 5-5 with the eventual champions Stratford R.F.C. Stratford took an early lead after some fine handling skills but Melton’s Alex Bown –Bhandal scored the equaliser with a fine individual try weaving past at least 5 players and running half the pitch to score. The second half was as fast and furious as the first with both teams matching each other in all areas of the pitch, tackling with passion but cancelling each other out. The referee blew his whistle to the applause of all watching a great game of rugby for this age group. The final match Melton beat Cosby 25 – 0 in a one sided game with Liam Harrold in fine form running in 3 tries from the wing. Man of the tournament Danny Copley. Team:- J.Bancroft, A. Bown-Bhandal, D. Copley, G. Croxall, W. McGuigan, L. Harrold, B. Heaver, H. Legg, J. Postle, G. Postle, O. Tebbit, C Whitehead. SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER 2006 KESTEVEN FESTIVAL FINAL REPLAY OAKHAM U 10’S 15 MELTON U 10’S 0 The Melton Under 10’s played Oakham on Sunday in the final of the Kesteven Tournament cancelled last week due to severe weather conditions. The first half was a very tight game kept amongst the forward players. Both teams having driving mauls and plenty of rucking situations. When the backs were released they were quickly closed down with tight defensive play by both teams. After an even first half Oakham took the game to Melton in the second half with plenty of pressure before breaking the deadlock. Two more tries by Oakham sealed the win and they retained the trophy. Team: L.Adams, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, G.Croxall, B Heaver ©, H. Legg, W McGuigan, L. Harrold ©, G.Postle, J. Postle, C.Whitehead.
OAKHAM U 10’s 5 MELTON U 10’s 25 A development game between the two clubs followed the final giving every squad player quality time on the pitch. Joe Bancroft scored his first try for the club after a powerful driving run. Ollie Tebbatt making his debut for the club had a very impressive game helping win every scrum driving the Oakham pack backwards. Max Leah’s positional play was very good and was always looking for the support players when he had the ball in hand. Well done to all the lads making there first starts of the season and showing lots of promise with this great result.
Squad: L.Adams, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, G.Croxall, B Heaver ©, H. Legg, W McGuigan, L. Harrold ©, G.Postle, J. Postle, C.Whitehead. O. Tebbatt, M. Greedy, M. Leah, A Twidale, O Duley,
SUNDAY 1st OCTOBER 2006 KESTEVEN FESTIVAL Melton Under 10’s playing in their first competitive games of the season reached the final of the Kesteven tournament. The final was cancelled because of severe weather conditions making it unsafe for players and supporters. A great team effort by the whole squad of players rewarded Melton sharing the trophy with Oakham. Melton played Ilkeston in the first match and won comfortably 20 – 0 due to some powerful forwards work. The Melton scrum was to powerful for Ilkeston driving them backwards and under pressure at every opportunity. Melton prop W McGuigan drove over for the first try and Scrum half L.Harrold ran in 2 tries when the gaps opened up. Flying winger A. Bown-Bhandal completed the scoring. In the second game against Sleaford the Melton backs found space early on and broke through the defensive line on several occasions. Centres G.Postle and H. Legg used their pace to weave through the Sleaford players and score. W.McGuigan scored with shear power driving over the try line. The second half with the wind behind them Sleaford put Melton under pressure scoring a try and looking refreshed. Melton held together with some good defensive work by J.Bancroft and C Whitehead and drove against the wind before finally releasing L.Harrold to run into the corner to win 25 – 5. Unbeaten Newark now faced Melton in a fantastic game of rugby for this age group. Both teams were rucking and mauling with passion and a try a piece in the first half left everything to play for. Melton only needed the draw but wanted to win and got what they wanted when A Bown-Bhandal broke away but was tackled inches short of the try line with L.Harrold in support to score the winner and send Melton into their 6th consecutive final. Man of the Tournament A Bown-Bhandal. Team: L.Adams, J.Bancroft, A.Bown-Bhandal, D Copley, G.Croxall, B Heaver ©, H. Legg, W McGuigan, O. Heaney, L. Harrold ©, G.Postle, J. Postle, C.Whitehead.
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