Date of release: Sun 8th October 2007

“Juniors continue form as U13’s through 1st round of their County Cup”

Whilst the Hinckley Minis were in training this weekend, our young Under 10’s, sponsored by AMG, Thermoskin & 600 Services, took stock of the month’s performances to date, especially from their 19 new starters this season (just in the Under 10’s group), and awarded Trophy Sunday Awards to…

Hinckley Under 13’s, sponsored by JC Remedials, faced an undefeated Oakham in the first round of their County Cup. Hinckley got off to a good start and settled quickly. Hinckley’s lineouts provided a solid attacking platform in pinching ball from Oakham, which enabled a scrum to give Hinckley good territory near the 22m line. The pressure continued, with another solid lineout 5 meters in from the Oakham line, setting-up a Smalley pass to Cooper who ran and passed to Mechin for him to go over in the opposite corner, giving Hinckley the first points on the board. A scrum for Oakham in front of the Hinckley posts was turned over and when Hinckley got a scrum 5 meters in from their own posts, they made the most of it with Tuilagi giving a good clearance kick. Good work by the forwards and great defence left the score at half time, Hinckley 5 - Oakham 0.

The second half saw Hinckley still continue their charged performance. With good driving skills, Hinckley nearly made it over the line but when given a 5-meter scrum, Weddle got the ball out and passed to Tuilagi to go over the line under the posts, which he also converted. Good play by Hinckley continued with a penalty kick taken up by Smalley who passed to Mechin who ran half the length of the pitch to go over the line making Hinckley’s 3rd try which was converted by Tuilagi. Oakham never gave up though and tried several times to get over the Hinckley line, with the nearest coming 4 mins from the end when Mechin produced a try-saving tackle to keep Hinckley’s clean sheet. Hinckley’s forwards worked very well during the whole game winning scrums and dominating the rucks and mauls, whilst the backs made sure the hard work paid off. A great team game, with the final score Hinckley 19 - Oakham 0.

Hinckley Under 14’s, sponsored by Williams Recycling, played Lutterworth this weekend, and had their defences tested early on, but managed to edge ahead through a first half score by Cull. Hinckley found their form in the second half, and were quicker to exploit any chances or Lutterworth mistakes, with further scores run in by Simpson, Cull, Abelson, Shelton, and Tom; with Lally converting 3 scores in the Hinckley 36 – Lutterworth 0 result. Man of the Match was awarded to Walsh for his speed to the breakdown.
A separate development game between the rest of Hinckley’s Under 14’s squad and Ashby, provided great match experience for Hinckley’s developing players at this age group with the match ending Hinckley Development 0 – Ashby 25. Despite the result many of these players are challenging hard for main team positions, and put in great performances.

The Under 16’s, sponsored by J & H Construction Ltd, entertained Melbourne this weekend, for the first time. Melbourne scored first, which only served to inspire the Hinckley forwards into action and up-field drives which resulted in first half scores from Bailey, Marsden, Cox and Moule to build a comfortable lead for Hinckley. In the second-half Melbourne had to dig deep and displayed some great defences, but Hinckley pressure resulted in further scores from Rowan and a second try for Cox. Two Rooney conversions and a final drop goal from Rooney himself finished the game off, with a final score Hinckley 37 – Melborne 7. Another impressive all-round performance for this Hinckley team who are currently in good form.

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

Contact: Nigel Abraham
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Telephone 07920 830515