Date of release: Sun 27th January 2008

“Mini’s face Lutterworth as Juniors travel to Lichfield”

On a bright morning, Hinckley Under 7’s, sponsored by Hinckley Round Table, entertained Lutterworth RFC on Hinckley Football Club’s all-weather pitch. Hinckley fielded two sides as usual, The Lions and The Tigers with the Lions running out winners in both of their games.
In their first match The Lions ran in five tries resulting in a 25-15 final score line with two tries each from Chenery and Sharkey and one more from Morrisey. Their second game ended in a 20-10 win after a hat trick of tries from Chenery and one from Sharkey.
The Tigers faired equally as well in their first game after three tries from Nixon, two from Hill-Crowfoot and one each from Ellison and Payne resulted in a 35-25 final score. The second game ended in a narrow defeat for the Tigers by 25 points to 20 despite two tries from Payne and one each from Whitehurst and Hall-Crowfoot.
All in all a successful day from the Under 7s assisted by the faster pace of the all-weather pitch which seems to suit Hinckley’s fast running style of play.

Hinckley’s Under 8’s sponsored by O'Hanlon & Skinner, fielded two teams (Bees and Wasps) against the visiting Lutterworth squad.
In the first matches Hinckley started strongly with some good passing play to clinch an early win. Massarella scored three tries, Spencer crossed the line twice with B Gummery and Babb scoring one each. Hinckley (Bees) 35 - Lutterworth 30.
On the other pitch the Wasps played well as a team but lost to a flying Lutterworth side. Jordan and Roan scored two each for Hinckley. Hinckley (Wasps) 20 - Lutterworth 40
In the second round of matches, the Bees had a close match with some explosive running from both teams. Massarella and Spencer scored two apiece with the other points coming from Davies and B Gummery. Hinckley (Bees) 30 - Lutterworth 40.
Hinckley Wasps again fought back hard in their second game but just lost out in the end. Gibson and Jordan scored twice with the other points coming from Lewis, Moore and Roan. Hinckley (Wasps) 35 - Lutterworth 40.
In the third and final set of games Hinckley Bees ran out of steam but Cavanagh scored twice and Massarella added the final try. Hinckley (Bees) 15 - Lutterworth 55.
The final game for Wasps was another closely fought contest. Jordan scored three tries with Lewis and Moore also crossing the line for Hinckley. Hinckley (Wasps) 25 - Lutterworth 30.

The Under 9's sponsored by Bronx UK, faced a fast Lutterworth squad, and despite hard fought games with hard Hinckley tackling, open spaces in defence allowed Lutterworth's sprinters through to score.
In the first match Raine scored for Hinckley, but Lutterworth stretched ahead winning Hinckley 5 – Lutterworth 25. Hinckley struggled in the next two matches of the morning loosing out 0-30 in both. It won’t be long however before this Hinckley team pick themselves up and get back in the driving seat in their next matches.

Hinckley Under 10’s sponsored by AMG, Thermoskin and 600 Services, fielded Bees and Hornets teams this weekend against Luttertworth.
Hinckley Bees first match with Lutterworth was a game of two halves with Hinckley taking charge in the first and leading 5-0 at half time. The second half Lutterworth came back strongly and evened the score but in the last play of the match the Bees scored a winning try and win 10-5.Tackler of the Match was Jackson and Man of the Match was awarded to Tuffin.
In the Bees second match against Lutterworth, Hinckley commanded the game from start to finish and winning convincingly 10-0. Tackler of the Match was Collings and Man of the Match was Bevan.
The Hornets started slowly, Lutterworth taking advantage to lead 10-0 at half time. In the second half Lutterworth continued to find the gaps and at the final whistle the score was 25-0. Tackler of the Match was Lauder and Man of the Match awarded to Thomas.
The second Hornets game was a much closer affair with the team playing some great rugby, not allowing Lutterworth time on the ball. The Hornets continued to pressure Lutterworth but could not convert this into points. As the game wore on Lutterworth came back into the match scoring twice in quick succession to win 15-0. The Hornets had put up a great performance and will take a lot from this match. Tackler of the Match was awarded to Haffner and Man of the Match was Ward for all his hard work in both matches.

Hinckley Under 11’s, sponsored by TMS Volvo and J&H Construction hosted a keen Lutterworth side this weekend. Playing downhill, Hinckley put immediate pressure on the visitors which Lutterworth soaked up before making a strong counter attack. Hinckley’s defence recovered the ball, which was passed down the line for a fine run and the first try by Nixon. Hinckley confidence grew and they moved the ball around well before Ruskin crossed the whitewash for Hinckley‘s second. In the second half Hinckley weathered strong Lutterworth pressure before Williams made a punchy run from a Hinckley penalty to increase the gap. Atkinson got the final try with Ruskin slotting three conversions for a final score of Hinckley 26 - Lutterworth 0. Man of the Match went to Jotham who is developing into a determined and first class player.

A development game followed with players trying new positions. Again Hinckley strength dominated with Ruskin opening the scoring and converting his try. This was followed by a determined team drive with the ball being grounded by Tuilagi with the first half culminating in another run and try by Atkinson. More changes for the second half led to another try by Ruskin, converted by Tuilagi, a rip and run try by Bowler that he converted and a try by Spencer converted by Orton. The match finished with a well-deserved consolation try for Lutterworth converted for a final score of Hinckley 38 - Lutterworth 7. Man of the Match went to Bowler for a sterling display in a new position in the second row. An excellent day for Hinckley was rounded off with the presentation of the County Plate that these two local rivals shared at last season’s County Festival.

Hinckley Under 13’s, sponsored by JC Remedials and Stoney Stanton Fish & Chip Shop, travelled to Lichfield this weekend. Both team started well, making good use of their skills and space on the pitch. Lichfield’s strong forwards got straight to work winning a lot of the loose ball. Hinckley had good moments in the rucks but couldn’t get the ball out to the backs. Lichfield went ahead through a penalty try, which was converted with Hinckley going down to 14 players for 10 minutes. Lichfield took advantage of this and with good skills they managed to score another try. Half time Lichfield 12 - Hinckley 0.
The second half started with Litchfield piling the pressure on Hinckley. Hinckley defended well as they were pinned on their line, but Lichfield worked the ball out into play and managed another try. Hinckley made a few tactical changes but Lichfield still found their way through for another try taking the final score to Lichfield 22 - Hinckley 0.

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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