Brean Sands – Under 10 Rugby Tour – 2nd April 2017

Friday night rendezvous in RJs was a blast the ritual awarding of the tour shirts fantastic in black/ pink and white with a big thanks to our sponsors Agetur UK and TGL. Also the group was recognizable at a distance with the “I’ve been Tango” orange hoodies sponsored by our very own Hart roofing. Followed by Dancing, drinking and the 2p fruit machines.

Saturday started well with the sun shining and the keen energetic group off to the Park run at Burham on Sea, for other a lie in was in order. During the day the group entertained themselves on the awesome Bream sands, swimming in packs including with the under nines or visiting the theme park, Wokey hole or nearby castle. Also the coaches had a meeting which involved watching the rugby and keeping topped up on liquids. The evening fancy dress was awesome with a marauding selection of costumes however the best fancy dress costume went to Valerie and Ed as Obelix and Astrics.

Sunday cars packed and boys raring to go including a mention on BBC2 Radio. The Viking horns caused a technical hitch with Thelma and Louise as they raced to the venue but unfortunately they got stuck on raising the roof and oops the boy’s kit was in the boot which was firmly closed. On arriving at the Hornets RFC Astroturf rugby grounds confusion reign as no refers had been assign and our long suffering Ade had to step into the breach even with his leg muscles reminding him of yesterday park run. The second challenge was identifying which pitch was which a bit of Sudoku was required.

BANBURY BULLS v BANBURY RHINOS - Final Score 3/2
Tries by (Charlie B 1/ Bailey 2) and (Ollie 2)
A close and well match game Bulls stopping the Rhinos on the line while a great tackle by Euan stopped Rhys from scoring a try. Harry and Ben providing a great defensive line providing great cover and support to their team.

CLEVEDON RFC LIONS v BANBURY RHINOS – Final Score 2/1
Try by Noah
Banbury won the ball and Clevedon start the game with good rucking by Clevedon. Opposition was off side and get walloped as a consequence, resulting in a blood injury. Clevedon take the lead with the first try scored by a girl. Banbury puts up a great fight but end half time 1 down. In the 2nd half their were inquiries galore with Euan and Aiden down but great tacking by porkchop and Noah gets a try to make it 1 all. Clevedon was a tough side and score one more.

BANBURY BULLS v CLEVEDON RFC TIGERS - Final Score 10/0
Tries by (Charlie W 1, Bailey 1, Mathew 3, Charlie B 3, Stumpy 2)
The boys were on Fire Rhys did some great talking of the opponents into touch, Kai showing the rucking and mauling technics. Isaac did a good run up the pitch making yards for the team. Marcus was hurt and struggled to his feet to be subbed off however Mathew can thundering down so in the true spirit of the game he turned to support his team member before leaving the pitch.

BANBURY BULLS v HORNETS RFC PANTHERS - Final Score 5/0
Tries by ( Bailey 3, Mathews1,Charlie B1)
Fame had spread and a drone had been spotted overhead, filming?. Luke did some outstanding rucking down and great ripping of the ball to get it passed down the lineout. Isaac also tackled a large opponent into touch. Mathews ferocious tackling was aware inspiring from the sideline so unsure what it would feel like for the opposition’s point of view.

HORNETS RFC PUMAS v BANBURY RHINOS - Final Score 6/0
Tries by ( Beechie 2, Ollie 1, Jake 3)
Try scored in the first minute followed by great tacking by all the banbury players. Aiden and Joshua provided good middle field coverage to ensure no opponents were getting past.

BANBURY BULLS v CEFN COED RFC BEARS – Final Score 3/0
Tries by (Matthew 1, Bailey 2)
The first half was all at the banbury try end but struggled to get over the line with great playing from the welsh side. There was some confusion over the English vs welsh rules while Nikki provided a great translation service for the Welsh refer. Luke and stumpy were on fire with great passing and tackling with Charlie B hammering their no 10 (a great player) who then encounter our very own tank in the form of Bailey,

CEFN COED RFC BEARS v BANBURY RHINOS – Final Score 3/0
Tries by (Jake 1, Noah 1, Ben 1)
Boys are flagging, but still trying, and still no referee but great pushing and drive. Sound advise from the sidelines “ship it “roars coach Jamie, Welsh side a bit battered and bruised but Euan injured again. Good half time motivational talk gives the support for all round great defending from the Banbury team

BANBURY BULLS v HORNETS RFC PUMAS – Final Score 4/0
Tries by (Bailey 2, Charlie 1, Mathew 1)
Rhys stopped the opposition try on the line followed by the scrum on the line and a good steal by Luke. A good pass from Charlie B to Bailey lead to the scoring of try. Charlie B ran the length of the pitch “streaky bacon” scoring a brilliant try. Oscar did some fantastic rucking stopping the opposition in their tracks.

BANBURY BULLS v CLEVEDON RFC LIONS - Final Score 3/1
Tries by (Bailey 1, Kai 2)
The last match of the day for the unbeaten Bulls against the streamed Clevedon side leading to the only try scored against them except those from their very own Rhinos. Good passing and team work continued, Charlie W revived from sunburn played well. The team weaved and tackled, Bailey made yards down the pitch with three opposition players hanging off him. A great steal and try score by Kai finished their tour on a high.

HORNETS RFC PANTHERS v BANBURY RHINOS - Final Score 5/0
Tries by (Jack 1, Jake 1, Euan 1, Noah 2)
Good passing and team work saw the ball flying around the pitch with Noah to Kieran and then Euan and back down the line.. Kieran received a high tackle as he was in full flow toward the line, while joint team work between Beechie and Euan saw the opposition pushed into touch again.

CLEVEDON RFC TIGERS v BANBURY RHINOS – Final Score 8/0
Tries by ( Ollie 2, Fin1, Ed 1, Kieran 1, Noah 1, Jake 2)
A great rip by Ollie goes on to score a try, coordinated team work by Josh and Ed pushes the opposition into touch again. Fin stormed down the field to score a try while Noah ferocious tackling leads to opposition injuries. Team played enthusiastically to the end showing the high skill level of the whole squad.

Total Try Score Bulls 28 and Rhinos 25