Date of release: Sun 10th February 2008

“Mini’s host Leicester Lions as Under 13’s overcome Coalville”

Hinckley’s Under 8’s sponsored by O'Hanlon & Skinner, hosted Leicester Lions, this weekend. Three matches were played with great spirit and enthusiasm which resulted in some outstanding rugby from both sides.
The result in the first match Hinckley 30 - Lions 60, did not reflect the great effort shown by Hinckley in a well-contested game. Tries came from Spencer, Roan, Moore, Lewis with Gibson crossing the line twice.
The next match was another valiant effort from Hinckley with some impressive breaks leading to two tries each for Spencer and Chamberlain, and Massarella crossing the line once, with the match ending Hinckley 25 - Lions 45.
The third match was the game of the morning, with end-to-end action.  Hinckley demonstrated some outstanding support play but just lost out to Lions in the final play of the game. Cavanagh got an impressive three tries, with Roan scoring twice and Babb, Moore and Spencer getting one each. Hinckley 40 - Lions 45.
Overall some excellent performances from each of the Hinckley players, however Man of the Match went to Spencer for his outstanding tackling, individual breaks and four tries.

Hinckley Under 9's, sponsored by Bronx UK and Kobs 4 U, enjoyed an evenly matched fixture against Leicester Lions. Both teams defended well, however Hinckley stretched themselves and managed to win two games and draw one. The matches saw Hinckley starting to pass the ball along the line, 'calling for the ball', with some creative runs, passes and tackles. Leicester Lions scored some well deserved tries, one with a great side step past Hinckley. Great teamwork from players and support from the parents.

Hinckley Under 10’s sponsored by AMG, Thermoskin and 600 Services, fielded Bees and Hornets teams this weekend against Leicester Lions.
Hinckley Bees started strongly and took the lead with some great link up play to see Campbell dive over the line for a brave and well-deserved try. Bees continued to dominate and added another try to win the match 10 - 0. The Man of the match went to James who scored the final try with a great individual run. Tackler of the match was awarded to Jackson.
The second match between the two teams was a much tighter affair. Lions scored first, but Bees fought their way back into the match with a try from James. Hinckley quickly added another with some great back play to feed Baker on the wing to score on the stroke of half time. Final score Hinckley 10 Lions 5. Man of the match was Houghton and Tackler of the match was Lowdnes.
Hornets started very positively scoring two quick tries with their best play of the season. The first try came from a determined break by Cammiss. Then Ward drove through the Lions defence to score. Lions fought their way back into the match to win 20 - 10. Man of the match was Egginton after a great all round performance. Tackler of the match was Hipwell. Hornet’s final match against Lions was another close encounter. Hornets continued to pressure the Lions but just could not convert this into the try they deserved. Lions won the match 10 - 0. Man of the match was Ward and Tackler of the match was White.
Under 10’s Player of the Month was Ames and Most Improved Player was Hipwell.

Hinckley Under 12’s sponsored by Nextgen Rigging took on a slightly under strength Lions team, who to their credit never gave up in the face of a very determined Hinckley side. In the first half poor kicking decisions by Lions gave Hinckley a great start with C Huggins scoring 4 tries - 2 from kicked clearances and with A Holland and J Robson adding to the total the lads went into the break 30 points to the good. The second half was again one way traffic with A Beaty and T Bexon adding to the total after punishing any defensive errors from the visitors. Final Score Hinckley 40 – Leicester Lions 0
Hinckley’s next game gave the development team their chance, and Hinckley’s forwards quickly stamped their authority on a tiring Lions side, tries from A Reid, A Holland and T Bexon deciding the game. Final score Hinckley Development 20 – Leicester Lions 0.

Hinckley Under 13’s sponsored by JC Remedials and Stoney Stanton Fish & Chip Shop faced Coalville in their match this weekend.
Smalley spearheaded Hinckley’s initial efforts with a breaking run, followed up by an attacking pack. Hinckley contested in the lineouts to win good ball and remain in Coalville’s half. The game continued in mostly centre field but then a good ruck from Coalville won the ball and passed out their line to score but missed the conversion. Another Coalville breakaway threatened but a good tackle from Hinckley’s McMurran stopped them scoring, holding the score at half time to Coalville 5 - Hinckley 0.
The second half started with great work from Hinckley to create an early score from great passing to Mechin who scored. A great cross-field kick from Smalley to Mechin found a way through Coalville’s defences as Mechin went on to score. Hinckley continued to dominate this half with more good moves from the forwards

who released the ball to the backs and on to Smalley who went over the line to score, which Tuilagi then converted. With Hinckley on the attack, Mechin then chased a kick and caught it on the bounce, to go over the line for his 3rd try, which was again converted by Tuilagi. Hinckley were now on fire and didn’t let Coalville back into the game.
Another well-worked Hinckley scrum allowed Whitehurst to pick up and run to score Hinckley’s final try which Tuilagi converted one more. Final score Coalville 5 - Hinckley 31.

Hinckley Under 14’s sponsored by Williams Recycling and Promet Steel, faced Northampton Old Scouts this weekend. Hinckley, although slightly under strength, opened strongly with a switched on pack, which tore through the Old Scouts defences for an opening score by Redhead in the first minutes of the game. However shortly after this, it was as if someone had switched off the lights in the Hinckley team, and a lacklustre performance resulted in an Old Scouts 34 – Hinckley 5 result. Back to the drawing board for this Hinckley team, which remains a formidable force when they find the light switch!

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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