League Table
# | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Smiths Rugby | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 78 |
2 | Gordon League | 17 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 76 |
3 | Coney Hill | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 63 |
4 | Old Cryptians | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 47 |
5 | Hucclecote | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 39 |
6 | Brockworth | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 38 |
7 | Spartans (Gloucester) | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 35 |
8 | Cirencester | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 32 |
9 | Old Richians | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 30 |
10 | Ross-on-Wye | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 13 |
11 | Old Centralians II | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 6 |
12 | Cheltenham Saracens | 18 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
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Are you sitting comfortablyโฆ.We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.As another season is drawing to a close itโs time to reflect, on what has been a brilliant year in the development of Ross Rugby U16โs. Anyone who has participated in team sports can appreciate the bond that gels the great and best teams together. I know as rugby coaches and fans we are biased, but no sport epitomises this camaraderie more than rugby, surely! What other sport brings 6ft plus gym enthused beasts and 5ft nothing whippets, and expects them to do similar thingsโฆhand skills, kicking, stamina, speed, agility, bravery, brute force and intelligenceโฆ? As the season has progressed, the team has grown in numbers but more importantly in ability, confidence and togetherness. This was shown last weekend during a mini tournament hosted by Malvern, thank you very much, and attended by Luctonians and our near neighbours Ledbury. 3 very strong well established clubs who have been together for numerous years. Itโs fair to say every game was played to a very good level, with lots of positives from a Ross perspective. These teams historically may have steamrolled Ross, but this band of brothers from Ross held strong and backed each other immensely. Yes we came out on the losing side, just, in all 3 gamesโฆbut they were so closeโฆcould easily have gone the other way in each game. Some key moments to highlightโฆthe front row Louis, Nathan and Ollie held their ground under a lot of pressure, Howie adding support after a cameo on the flank, who is benching the most boys? Kenzie stepping into the 2nd row, ever trusted and adaptable, the rock for the teamโฆ โcan you smell what Kenzies cookingโโฆas Ross were unfortunately without injured stars Danny, Seth, Alex B (thanks for supporting lads) and Rio, oh and Finn who was splashing about on a riverโฆWe canโt overlook Ed and Dylan E who both stepped up and covered 2nd row too, fantastic work guys, great clear outs going on ๐ค, naturals. Harry and Matty their usual feistiness and hardworking throughout from back row, eat sleep repeat with these guys, our own Mini MaCawโs. Zach conducting nicely at 9 (more Bernstein than Blakeyโฆ๐)kicking some lovely conversions and territory. Ellis calling the shots, whilst giving and taking them (what a hit ๐ช)at 10, beautiful hands in releasing Alex J, who ran in an amazing try that Forrest Gump would be proud ofโฆhe just kept running and running, well done, his first for the club ๐ซถ. Isaac and Quinn a really strong centre partnership developing, like watching, Tindall and Greenwood (feel free to offer your suggestions) both rewarded with tries Isaac bulldozing over from 5 yards, unstoppable from that distance ๐ช, Quinn beating numerous players with feet, pace and strength, to score his maiden try for the club too ๐ซถ. Google Mr Dependableโฆdid you find Owen? Noโฆyou should! Covered too many positions, excellently. Ben, Luca and Dillion F, our footy lads, with their silky skills in the back 3, I say footy ladsโฆboy can they tackleโฆand no rolling around dramatically ๐. peeps feel free to write into Tim (welfare officer)he loves group chats. Also to add for the parish notesโฆmissing last weekend Lex, Walter, Riley and Josh, who have all added further strength of body, spirit and mind to our squadโฆ๐ช.We have said goodbye to a couple who have gone on to pastures new, good luck, remember the door is never fully closedโฆ๐and to Oscar and Tyrese (Alex), letโs turn all the training into action, playing matches next yearโฆ๐คTo the parents and carers we say a massive thank youโฆ.mucking in when needed and being a really good bunch of supporters and people ๐๐ซถ.To the club, junior section and sponsors - big thank you for enabling and supporting our future Ross Hall of Famers. ๐๐ผThe coaches, thanks teamโฆever insightful, enthusiastic and constructiveโฆthough please stop spamming the group chats Tim! ๐๐ผ๐And finally but arguably, most importantly Jon and Sarah..massive thanks for all you have done over the years and continue to doโฆweโd not have a team without you ๐๐ซถ.Anyone for some U17โs next yearโฆ.!
The pitches are looking splendid for our Touch Rugby taster day tomorrow. Can't wait to see you all here! Women's 6 Nations will be on in the clubhouse and the bar will be open.
โข R E S U L T S โข*Old Crypts U16 v RRFC U16 - 19/19*To thine own self be trueโฆ.Another entertaining tussle between 2 well matched teams in OC (Old Crypts) and Ross was played out last Sunday at The Memorial Ground, Gloucester. Not even Kathleen could stop these 2 groups of young men competing bravely. Now for regular readers to these distinctly average reports and Ross U16 fan base, The Rowies or The Wyverns (please feel free to come up with suggestions, send them on a postcard to Jon) youโll be fully aware of just how electric Ross are to startโฆJust like Eric the Eel from Sydney 2000 Olympicsโฆ๐ฌโฆ..however no sooner had the steam settled on the parents skinny lattes (less than 2 minutes), Ross were over for a tryโฆconsistent pressure and quality ball retention and recycling, ended with Skipper Harry touching down, the following conversion went a little off radarโฆbut Zachs moment would comeโฆ0-5 Ross continued to edge the game all over the park, dominating the scrum, scrapping at the breakdown, and punching through in midfield. One such line break saw Quinn bursting through tackles, stretching OC defence to the last man and releasing Alex J to score what would have been a fantastic maiden tryโฆbut the ball was deemed forwardโฆ๐ณoh for VARโฆ๐. OC came back into the game later in the half and scored a try which was well converted 7-5. This didnโt dampen Rossโ resolve though, on the cusp of half time, Rossโ barrage of relentless attacks paid off with the ever present Wasp at the Picnic, Matty blasting over with the presence of mind to get closer to the postsโฆZach clinically converted. HT 7-12.OC came out firing in 2nd half with Kathleen at their backsโฆand attacking down the slopeโฆIt felt like they had 16 men. (read between the lines folksโฆ).Ross continued to compete and their defence was immense even when they were reduced to 14 (thanks Bertie Bassett). Some big hits from the Bomb-squad, Ollie, Louis and Riley were just a few to catch the eye. Eventually numbers and pressure counted and OC scored and converted their 2nd try 14-12. Entering into the final 10 minutesโฆRoss back to full quota of 15โฆsaw them striving against geography and the elements to push OC backโฆstrength, speed and agility from Harry Travoltaโฆcue music ๐ตโฆโHere I am,Prayin' for this moment to last,Livin' on the music so fineBorne on the windMakin' it mineโโฆ.as he danced his way through the defence and critically under the postsโฆallowing twin brother Zach a slightly easier conversionโฆinto a stiff breeze which he nailed! Get inโฆ14-19โฆOne score in itโฆtime ticking downโฆsome silly if not debatable penalties resulted in Ross surrendering territory and OC scored to peg the scores level 19-19โฆthe conversion was chased admirably down by a couple of flyersโฆwho harassed the otherwise perfect kicker into an unlikely miss. With the clock in the red, Ross had one last roll of the diceโฆstrong carries from Kenzie, Ed, Isaac and others ended with Danny being held up desperately over the line. Good defence in the end from OC - credit to them. Both teams probably felt they had chancesโฆbut ultimately a hard fought draw was the result. At the start of the game coaches mentioned we can coach many things but attitude isnโt one of themโฆlast Sunday the boys stood up and showed fantastic attitude to a man! The previous week Ross entertained Worcester at home for a mid week training game. It was a cracking shortened fixture with both teams playing in great spirits. Worcs eventually winning 12-34 thanks to 2 bursts of try braces at the end of each half. Kenzie scored 2 tries, immense as ever and Zach kicked a conversion.
Our U16โs are off to Old Cryptians Rugby Football Club this Sunday 7th AprilGood luck lads!๐ Memorial Ground, GL1 5NS๐ KO 11am
It's Monday night which means one thing! It's Ladies Touch Rugby training! Great session tonight ( in daylight!!) and we were delighted as ever to be Ross-on-Wye Touch Rugbyouch Rugby for a bit of friendly competition.Get in touch with us via messenger if you'd like to know more and come along and join us on Monday nights at 18:45!