Date of release: Sun 11th November 2007

“U13s overcome Melborne, and U16s stretch ahead at Old Scouts,
as U14s through to County Cup Semi-finals”

Hinckley Under 13s, sponsored by JC Remedials, had a great start in their match against Melborne, as Tuilagi charged down an early Melborne clearance kick, and set off on a good run to take the game to Melborne. The Hinckley forwards dominated the play with great rucking and driving, eventually driving over the line for Phillips to put the first points on the board for Hinckley, converted by Tuilagi. Hinckley continued to dominate play and territory and a great set move to switch the direction of play, released Mechin who took the ball at pace to run through and score Hinckley’s second, again converted by Tuilagi. Hinckley then made good use of a penalty, and spun the ball out the backs, which set Tuilagi up to score Hinckley’s third try before half time. Half time score Hinckley 19 - Melbourne 0. Hinckley re-started well with a great cross-field kick to Mechin who gained Hinckley territory with a great run. A well-worked scrum from Hinckley released quick ball to the backs, which set-up to Mechin to run in and under the posts for another Hinckley score, converted by Tuilagi. Hinckley continued to dominate throughout the game, despite a spirited Melborne performance. Final score Hinckley 26 - Melbourne 0.

The Under 14s, sponsored by Williams Recycling, faced Belgrave in the second round of their County Cup, and despite a determined performance from Belgrave, were too strong, running in tries by Cull, Simpson, Abelson, Redhead, Walsh, Cook, West, Lally, Joynes, with Lally slotting conversions, taking the Hinckley team through to the semi-finals in January.  Man of the Match was awarded to Lally for his committed runs, creative play, and solid tackling.

The Under 16s, sponsored by J & H Construction Ltd, travelled to Northampton Old Scouts this weekend. Hinckley stared slowly and went behind immediately to a try. This kick-started Hinckley into action when scrum half Marsden chipped the opposition and Morris was first to react collecting the ball to go in at the corner. Rooney converted from a wide angle. Hinckley pressure secured good territory in the Scouts 22 where Moule picked and drove his way over for another score, which Rooney converted again. Scouts then carved through for another converted try. Hinckley then broke from midfield where Abelson kicked long, and collected his kick to go over in the other corner, which Rooney converted, from the other touchline this time. Scouts then conceded a penalty from 30m out which Hinckley were quick to claim and duly popped over. Scouts came back for another converted try. After great rucking, Hinckley forced themselves into the 22, and then switched the ball out to centre Bouchard who crashed over for Rooney to convert once more. This effectively sealed the game although Scouts did score again, to pull back. This was a fine away win for Hinckley. Northampton Old Scouts 26 – Hinckley 31.

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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