Date of release: Sun 3rd February 2008

“Super 8s Mini Festival at Welford Road”

Hinckley Bees Under 10’s sponsored by AMG, Thermoskin and 600 Services, played in the Super 8s Trophy at Welford Road on Friday 1st February before the England Saxons vs Ireland A game.
Hinckley’s first match was against Lutterworth. The Bees started well and kept Lutterworth penned in the last third of the pitch for most of the game. Hinckley continued to pressure Lutterworth but just couldn’t find the try they deserved. As the game come to close the Bees were awarded a penalty only to knock the ball on. Lutterworth were quick to pick up the loose ball and run in for a winning try and a 0-5 score.

Hinckley faced Melton Mowbray in their second match; the two teams were evenly matched and not giving an inch. Both teams cancelled each other out and at the final whistle the game ended in a 0-0 draw.
The final match was against Leicester Lions and again Hinckley started well but this time converted their good play with a try. With some powerful forward play Baker quickly shipped the ball out to Bevan who passed onto Hughes to see him sprint his way into the corner for a well deserved try. Hinckley continued to pressure the Lions and should have finished the game off but for costly mistakes when it mattered. Hinckley kept coming up short with their final ball, Lions picking up a knock on quickly capitalised on this slicing their way through Hinckley’s defence to snatch a 5-5 draw at the death.
Hinckley played some great rugby and it could have turned out better but for making to many mistakes on the day. Lutterworth ended up winning the Tournament beating Leicester Forest in the Final.
Tackler of the tournament was Chris Hughes. Player of the Tournament was Collings.

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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