Date of release: Sun 28th October 2007

“Juniors overcome Market Harborough”

With our Juniors facing Market Harborough this weekend, our Minis took the opportunity to highlight some of their young players achievements. Our Under 10’s, sponsored by AMG, Thermoskin and 600 Services, recognised contributions of…

Hinckley Under 13’s sponsored by JC Remedials, had an uneasy start to their match, with both teams striving to secure territory through their kicking. Hinckley began to take the game to Harborough’s line with good work by their forwards. Great supply of ball and a good run by McLeish took Hinckley deeper into Harborough territory, and with the Hinckley forwards securing and recycling the ball, it was Steptoe who claimed the first score for Hinckley, converted by Tuilagi. The game was evenly matched but Harborough managed quick ball to their back line to find their wing, who ran in an equalising score and conversion. Hinckley’s forwards continued to work effectively during the game winning scrums and dominating rucks and mauls, with their hard work rewarded with another try in the corner for Hinckley, scored by McMurran. Harborough fought back with another well worked move by the backs to the wing, to go over the line and convert to go ahead in the game just before half time, score Hinckley 12 Harborough 14. Hinckley though had a dream start to the second half, with a great kick and chase securing the ball, and quick hands enabling Hinckley to score their third try by Mechin, which was converted by Tuilagi for the full 7 points. The game then settled with Hinckley giving a few simple penalties away but Harborough unable to make the most of them. Hinckley dominated the half with good ball skills and great work by the forwards for a good win. Final score Hinckley 19 - Harborough 14.

Hinckley’s Under 14’s, sponsored by Williams Recycling, had a rude awakening when early pressure from the kick-off from Market Harborough’s organised forwards threatened Hinckley’s line. With Harborough sensing their opportunity, a handling error saw the ball go loose, which Hinckley’s Lally was quick to exploit with a full pace pick up. The back-line offload to an unstoppable Cull set-up the first try of the match for Hinckley, converted by Lally. With Hinckley now confident, Harborough became pressured, and Lally charged down a Harborough clearance kick to claim the second score and conversion. Hinckley continued the pressure through two further breaks and scores by Cull, completing his hat-trick, with Lally converting, and Wilson finishing off the first half with a fine flanker’s try, for a half-time lead 0-33 to Hinckley. Market Harborough’s well organised forwards continued to be difficult for Hinckley to break down, but eventually Hinckley’s West found a way through to score, with Lally converting. Market Harborough’s perseverance was then rewarded when their inventive centre and fullback combining to break through Hinckley’s lines and secure a corner score. Hinckley form was soon restored though, against the spirited Harborough opposition, and Hinckley stretched ahead through further scores by West, Abelson, and Bresland, with a Lally conversion taking the final result to Market Harborough 5 – Hinckley 57.

The Hinckley Under 16’s, sponsored by J and H Construction, met a well organised Harborough side, but Hinckley had the slope and wind with them and through their pack, pressured their way into the Harborough half. After several phases of play, the bullish Bailey forced his way over with Rooney converting. Further attacks came through the forwards, only for the ball to break loose and Oatridge to sprint 30 metres followed by an Oaglesby conversion. After half time it was Hinckley's turn to show resolute defence and only let one score in, for a fine result for the away side, Market Harborough 5 - Hinckley 14.

For further information on any aspect of Hinckley RFC Mini and Juniors please contact the Chairman, Stuart Elder on 07721 407008.

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