Both teams were in action yesterday with the U15's playing at Beckenham and the U18's at home to Saracens/Letchworth.
U15's
Rochford U15's got their league season back on track with an emphatic victory at Beckenham winning 52 - 0 After a break of 2 months since the last game and with 4 new players in the team it could be expected for them to be a bit rusty, but it did not take long for the girls to get into their stride, as Abbie Graham was able to use her speed to go over in the corner after 3 minutes. The ball was passed about well but a few handling errors led to promising moves breaking down. The Rochford defence was very good and the Beckenham attacks were stopped before the 22 was threatened and alot of the game was played in the middle third of the pitch.
Abbie Graham was the main danger in the first half when she finished off moves with her pace and scored 2 further tries under the posts which Maddie converted. Abbie G also made another fine break which resulted in a try for Abbie C under the posts as a reward for good support work. Maddie again converted. Rochford continued to press and the forwards then got into the act when they dove a maul 25 metres to the Beckenham line. The ball was recycled and sent to new girl Lia to pounce on the ball and score under the posts on her debut and leave Maddie another straight forward conversion. The half ended with the score 31- 0.
A few positional changes were made at half time and new girl Charlotte was moved to scrum half from the wing and did well feeding the backs with the ball. Bianca was moved from full back to centre and was given the opportunity to show her strength and speed and she also scored 3 tries in the second half finishing off some good handling moves, with Maddie adding the conversions. Beckenham never gave up and continued to take the game to Rochford in the forwards and won numerous turnovers when our girls took the ball into contact, so some work is needed on ball retention in the coming weeks. Hannah, another new recruit, had a fine first game in the forwards using her size and speed to good effect and passing the ball well. Eni had a quiet first game on the wing but gained in confidence and became more involved as the game progressed.
Overall a good performance against a team that were better than the scoreline suggests
Match Report Courtesy of Peter Cook
U18's
The U18's played a friendly against a combined Saracens and Letchworth team who included a number of Regional players in their team.
From the off the Rochford girls took the game to their opponents and were rewarded with one of their quickest tries this season when India broke through to go over within the first 2 minutes.5-0
Some strong running from India and Ellie in the centre soon carved another opening and a quick ball was fed out to Emma on the wing who ran in try no2 which was duly converted by india.12-0
With the forwards dominating at the scrum, Jen (who won the battle of the scrum halves)was able to play quick ball out to Yaz who was distributing the ball well to the centres. One such quick ball found Ellie who broke the line and raced from half way to touch down for try number 3 17-0
As well as dominating the scrum, the forwards were dominant in the line out with Ellen and Cat lifting Megan high above the opposition to take Sams throws and lay them off quickly to Jen.
Try no 4 followed soon after when Lucie, Meg and Ellie combined to set India free to race over to make it 22-0 with her conversion 24-0.Turning round for the 2nd half the girls carried on as the finished the 1st half with India and Ellie switching passes to give India her 3rd try of the game 27-0.
With Francis back in the team for the 1st time since late October following a knee injury the forwards were back to full strength and were dominating at each breakdown.
Amy Humphries playing her 1st game for the team in the 2nd row played as though she has been playing at that position all season. (Well done Amy great performance.)
Not wanting to be outdone, Ellie soon broke through the sarries defence following some great play by Yaz and recorded her make it 32-0. No sooner had Sarries kicked the restart which was collected by yaz who spun a quick ball to Ellie to allow her to break round the outside to run in her 3rd try 37-0 which India converted to make it 39-0.
With minutes left on the clock, India completed a terrific performance by going over for her 5th try to make the final score 44-0
A great performance by all the girls.
1 Jemma Sommers
2 Amy Browne
3 Sam Smith
4 Amy Humphries
5 Cat Pugh
6 Megan Robson
7 Ellen Tysterman
8 Lucie Wood
9 Jen Mugglestone
10 Yaz Pemberton
11 Ellie Gatlin
12 India Harvey
13 Becki Hurst
14 Emma Dorrington
15 Vanessa Hull
16 Francis Hughes
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Natalie
"Ex U18's Captain" Nat in her England Tracksuit.
Reports from the game are that Natalie had a good game and the feedback from the England coaches on her performance was that she did really well.
Well done Nat from all your mates at Rochford RFC
Friday, March 19, 2010
Sunday 21st March FRANCE
EnglandU20's v France U20's
Good luck to Natalie McClarnon who is starting for the U20's this weekend.
Good luck from all your old team mates and friends at Rochford.
Good luck to Natalie McClarnon who is starting for the U20's this weekend.
Good luck from all your old team mates and friends at Rochford.
Sunday 14th March
Last sunday saw the U18's return to club action following Regional games/ Training.
The peviously postponed game against ACT Jaguars was eagerly anticipated as being the one which could define the final league standings.
Without key players missing due to injury (or strange RFUW decisions) the girls knew they would be in for a hard fought game.
Unfortunately in the absence of a detailed match report due to the writer being somewhat preoccupied in Dublin, it falls on me to say that the Manager and coaches have reported that the girls stepped up and gave a good account of them selves and despite going behind within minutes they pushed ACT on to the back foot and came away winners 24-10.
Tries scored by Lucie(2) Megan(1) and Yasmin(1) with Yaz converting two of her kicks.
Well done girls.
Next up for the girls is a "local derby" against Saracens. We have met our friends from along the M25 on numerous accassions and each game was an entertaining affair.
The peviously postponed game against ACT Jaguars was eagerly anticipated as being the one which could define the final league standings.
Without key players missing due to injury (or strange RFUW decisions) the girls knew they would be in for a hard fought game.
Unfortunately in the absence of a detailed match report due to the writer being somewhat preoccupied in Dublin, it falls on me to say that the Manager and coaches have reported that the girls stepped up and gave a good account of them selves and despite going behind within minutes they pushed ACT on to the back foot and came away winners 24-10.
Tries scored by Lucie(2) Megan(1) and Yasmin(1) with Yaz converting two of her kicks.
Well done girls.
Next up for the girls is a "local derby" against Saracens. We have met our friends from along the M25 on numerous accassions and each game was an entertaining affair.
Monday, March 1, 2010
East Region 21st Febuary 2010
Well done to all those Rochford girls who played their part in the excellent wins against South East and Thames Valley last weekend.
U18
East 23 ( Chloe Baker Tx2, Claire Shutler Tx1, Georgia Peedle Tx1, Emily Scott Px1, )
South East 10
East 24 (Chloe Baker Tx1, Claire Shutler Tx1, Scarlett Cooper-Wall Tx1, Alex Grant Tx1,Georgia Peedle Cx1, Emily Scott Cx1)
Thames Valley 0
U15
East 34 ( Sydney Gregson Tx2, Faye Smale Tx1, Abbie Graham Tx1, Mollie Ames Tx 1, Lotte Clapp Tx1 Abbie Maxwell Cx2)
Thames Valley 22
East 22 ( Emily Danielson Tx1, Maddie Lockwood Tx1, Abbie Graham Tx1, Lotte Clapp Tx1 Abbie Maxwell Cx1 )
South East 17
U18
East 23 ( Chloe Baker Tx2, Claire Shutler Tx1, Georgia Peedle Tx1, Emily Scott Px1, )
South East 10
East 24 (Chloe Baker Tx1, Claire Shutler Tx1, Scarlett Cooper-Wall Tx1, Alex Grant Tx1,Georgia Peedle Cx1, Emily Scott Cx1)
Thames Valley 0
U15
East 34 ( Sydney Gregson Tx2, Faye Smale Tx1, Abbie Graham Tx1, Mollie Ames Tx 1, Lotte Clapp Tx1 Abbie Maxwell Cx2)
Thames Valley 22
East 22 ( Emily Danielson Tx1, Maddie Lockwood Tx1, Abbie Graham Tx1, Lotte Clapp Tx1 Abbie Maxwell Cx1 )
South East 17
Recent Inactivity.
Its been a frustrating time since Xmas with training and games being cancelled due to the inclement weather. The latest fixture to suffer was the home league game against South Sussex Barbarians on sunday.
A few of the girls have been in action for the Regional team in the recent games against the South East and Thames Valley.
Both the U15's and the U18's started the regional campaign with straight wins in their games with Faye Smale scoring a try in her very 1st regional game for the U15's.
Club rugby again takes a back seat this coming weekend due to regional training, but fast approaching on the horizon is the Easter Tour to Yorkshire.
The U15's have been invited to play the "opener" against Darlington Mowden Park prior to the Div 1 game between Sharks and Team Northumberland.
Further details will be posted shortly.
A few of the girls have been in action for the Regional team in the recent games against the South East and Thames Valley.
Both the U15's and the U18's started the regional campaign with straight wins in their games with Faye Smale scoring a try in her very 1st regional game for the U15's.
Club rugby again takes a back seat this coming weekend due to regional training, but fast approaching on the horizon is the Easter Tour to Yorkshire.
The U15's have been invited to play the "opener" against Darlington Mowden Park prior to the Div 1 game between Sharks and Team Northumberland.
Further details will be posted shortly.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday 24th January 2010
Rochford v Folkestone Fillies
After weeks of inactivity due to the recent bad weather, the U18’s resumed their league fixtures with a “Home” game against Folkestone Fillies.
Due a fixture back log and pitches still being the worse for wear, the Rochford ground was unavailable to stage the game this weekend and it meant either another postponement or look for a different venue.
Following a few calls, Eton Manor RFC in Wanstead kindly offered the use of their ground to allow the game to go ahead.
With an almost full strength side, the girls were looking to avenge the 19-17 defeat the suffered at Folkestone on the opening day of the season.
Unfortunately things did not pan out as expected, as the first 20 minutes saw the girls playing some disjointed rugby which resulted in them being put under continuous pressure from Folkestone.
The lack of match practice and training was becoming obvious with misplaced kicks and missed tackles.
Folkestones pressure soon paid off when a passage of sustained pressure allowed the ball to be played out wide for their winger to run in a try in the corner. 0-5
From the resulting restart Folkestone again attacked the Rochford line but with the forwards starting to grow in confidence they started to push the opposition back and give Jen time to start playing balls from the back of the rucks to India and Ellie in the centres who started to make penetrating runs through the Folkestone defence.
Following a nice interchange of passing between Yaz, India and Ellie the ball was fed back to India who broke through to go over the line for the girl’s first try of the day. India duly converted the kick to give the girls at 7-5 lead.
Play moved back and forth as both sides played some good rugby looking for the next score. This came in the way of a penalty to Folkestone in front of the posts following a passage of pressure on the Rochford Line. As the penalty was put over to give Folkestone a 7-8 Lead the referee blew for half time.
The start of the 2nd half was delayed as a Folkestone player was being treated for an injury picked up prior to the penalty being awarded. Unfortunately as it looked like a bad injury to the girls ankle, play was switched to the adjoining pitch to allow the game to restart while awaiting an ambulance to arrive to look after the injury.
The 2nd half started much more positively for the Rochford girls and they were soon pegging Folkestone back on their 10m line. Following some great rucking from Sam and Megan, Jen played a lovely ball out to Yaz who sidestepped a Folkestone player and fed the ball to Ellie who went over to make it 12-8.
From the restart the girls piled forward again and with Amy continually taking the ball into the Folkestone 10 with some excellent breaks, the pressure soon paid off as Yaz picked the ball from the back of the ruck and ran wide to go over to make it 17-8.
Folkestone tried to mount a fight back but the forwards were piling in at every opportunity and winning the ball with Cat and Becki being in every ruck. The girl’s confidence by now was allowing them to play the ball across the back line and make continued breaks for the Folkestone line. This soon paid of following an interchange between Meg and Lucy which enabled Lucie to make about 10m before she was held up, a quick pass to Meg who was supporting her saw her make a further 10m before offloading back to lucie who drew the defender and played a little pop pass to Ellie who crashed through 2 defenders to go over to make it 23-8.
Following the restart the ball was collected by Lucie who spun the ball wide to Tash to make a break, a couple of inside passes soon saw the ball in Indias hands who broke through to go over under the posts 28-8.
With the minutes ticking away Ellie made a great break through for the line and with meg supporting she played the ball inside for meg to go over, however the ref deemed that the pass had gone forward and awarded a scrum to Folkestone.
This was to be the last play of what had been an entertaining game of Rugby.
Credit goes to both sides for trying to play an attacking game and despite the lack of match fitness on both sides it was a good game of rugby for all the spectators who had turned up at Eton Manor to watch.
A big big thanks go to All the staff at Eton Manor for their Hospitality and especially Jane and Gary Wood for helping to set it up. Also to Neil who kindly refereed the game.
Thanks Eton Manor RFC.
Team
1) Sam
2) Amy
3) Jemma
4) Cat
5) Becki H
6) Ellen
7)Megan
8)Lucie
9)Jen (Capt)
10) Yaz
11)India
12)Ellie
13)Tash
14)Becki F
Well done girls that puts us back in with a shout at the title again.
After weeks of inactivity due to the recent bad weather, the U18’s resumed their league fixtures with a “Home” game against Folkestone Fillies.
Due a fixture back log and pitches still being the worse for wear, the Rochford ground was unavailable to stage the game this weekend and it meant either another postponement or look for a different venue.
Following a few calls, Eton Manor RFC in Wanstead kindly offered the use of their ground to allow the game to go ahead.
With an almost full strength side, the girls were looking to avenge the 19-17 defeat the suffered at Folkestone on the opening day of the season.
Unfortunately things did not pan out as expected, as the first 20 minutes saw the girls playing some disjointed rugby which resulted in them being put under continuous pressure from Folkestone.
The lack of match practice and training was becoming obvious with misplaced kicks and missed tackles.
Folkestones pressure soon paid off when a passage of sustained pressure allowed the ball to be played out wide for their winger to run in a try in the corner. 0-5
From the resulting restart Folkestone again attacked the Rochford line but with the forwards starting to grow in confidence they started to push the opposition back and give Jen time to start playing balls from the back of the rucks to India and Ellie in the centres who started to make penetrating runs through the Folkestone defence.
Following a nice interchange of passing between Yaz, India and Ellie the ball was fed back to India who broke through to go over the line for the girl’s first try of the day. India duly converted the kick to give the girls at 7-5 lead.
Play moved back and forth as both sides played some good rugby looking for the next score. This came in the way of a penalty to Folkestone in front of the posts following a passage of pressure on the Rochford Line. As the penalty was put over to give Folkestone a 7-8 Lead the referee blew for half time.
The start of the 2nd half was delayed as a Folkestone player was being treated for an injury picked up prior to the penalty being awarded. Unfortunately as it looked like a bad injury to the girls ankle, play was switched to the adjoining pitch to allow the game to restart while awaiting an ambulance to arrive to look after the injury.
The 2nd half started much more positively for the Rochford girls and they were soon pegging Folkestone back on their 10m line. Following some great rucking from Sam and Megan, Jen played a lovely ball out to Yaz who sidestepped a Folkestone player and fed the ball to Ellie who went over to make it 12-8.
From the restart the girls piled forward again and with Amy continually taking the ball into the Folkestone 10 with some excellent breaks, the pressure soon paid off as Yaz picked the ball from the back of the ruck and ran wide to go over to make it 17-8.
Folkestone tried to mount a fight back but the forwards were piling in at every opportunity and winning the ball with Cat and Becki being in every ruck. The girl’s confidence by now was allowing them to play the ball across the back line and make continued breaks for the Folkestone line. This soon paid of following an interchange between Meg and Lucy which enabled Lucie to make about 10m before she was held up, a quick pass to Meg who was supporting her saw her make a further 10m before offloading back to lucie who drew the defender and played a little pop pass to Ellie who crashed through 2 defenders to go over to make it 23-8.
Following the restart the ball was collected by Lucie who spun the ball wide to Tash to make a break, a couple of inside passes soon saw the ball in Indias hands who broke through to go over under the posts 28-8.
With the minutes ticking away Ellie made a great break through for the line and with meg supporting she played the ball inside for meg to go over, however the ref deemed that the pass had gone forward and awarded a scrum to Folkestone.
This was to be the last play of what had been an entertaining game of Rugby.
Credit goes to both sides for trying to play an attacking game and despite the lack of match fitness on both sides it was a good game of rugby for all the spectators who had turned up at Eton Manor to watch.
A big big thanks go to All the staff at Eton Manor for their Hospitality and especially Jane and Gary Wood for helping to set it up. Also to Neil who kindly refereed the game.
Thanks Eton Manor RFC.
Team
1) Sam
2) Amy
3) Jemma
4) Cat
5) Becki H
6) Ellen
7)Megan
8)Lucie
9)Jen (Capt)
10) Yaz
11)India
12)Ellie
13)Tash
14)Becki F
Well done girls that puts us back in with a shout at the title again.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Reminders.
Ladies and Parents/supporters
We have booked the rugby club for friday 5th March to hold a Curry & Disco evening to raise money for the girls tour.
Julie Mugglestone and assistants are providing the food for the evening which will be followed by a demonstration of Dad dancing from Darren.
Tickets for the night are £7.50
Please speak to Paula or Tina for tickets.
Also We have booked the Oysterfleet for the Annual end of Season Dinner Dance. (June 11th)
As with previous years it is a black tie dinner.
Please see Paula and Tina to pay £10 deposit to reserve your place.
We have booked the rugby club for friday 5th March to hold a Curry & Disco evening to raise money for the girls tour.
Julie Mugglestone and assistants are providing the food for the evening which will be followed by a demonstration of Dad dancing from Darren.
Tickets for the night are £7.50
Please speak to Paula or Tina for tickets.
Also We have booked the Oysterfleet for the Annual end of Season Dinner Dance. (June 11th)
As with previous years it is a black tie dinner.
Please see Paula and Tina to pay £10 deposit to reserve your place.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Darren The intrepid traveller
Christmas Turkey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whilst the rest of us were braving the snow and ice from the comfort of our living rooms with the heating on full, our intrepid traveller was enjoying the first night of his all inclusive trip to britains premier airport lounge.
Happy Hols!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Former Girls Capt gets England U20 Call up.
News reaches us this week that Natalie McClarnon who was captain of the U18's until she moved into Seniors Rugby at Saracens has been called up into the England U20 Squad for the forth coming games against Wales and France.
Natalie has retained her ties with the club (Father Tony is Head Coach for the girls section) since moving up and regularly comes along to watch the girls when she hasnt got a game.
Congratulations are extended to Natalie from all her friends at the club.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday 13th Dec 09 v ACT Jaguars
Now that the County programme is behind us, the girls set about their league fixtures with a home game again ACT Jaguars, (Aylesford Bulls)
With the Rochford boys having played earlier, there was quite a crowd of players and parents who stayed to watch the girls and they were not to be disappointed.
U15’s
Rochford U15's won a hard fought contest with Aylesford Bulls on Sunday 19 - 7 Facing a side of Kent players who had previously beaten our girls, the game started with Aylesford having the territorial advantage for much of the first half. Some solid defending form Maddie and skipper Olivia and try saving tackles by Abbie G and Abbie C kept the score line even. As the half progressed the forwards began to come into their own and started to get more possession, but unfortunately poor handling often led to attacks breaking down before any great pressure was put on the Aylesford line. The half ended even with neither side being able to score. Rochford upped their game in the second half as the forwards started to compete more aggressively and win a lot more ball and drive the Kent side back. Ball was being set up and released to the backs where Olivia, Jess, Bianca, Maddie and Abbie G had attacking runs finished by desperate Bulls defending. Although the lineout was not working well the scrum was working well and good ball was being won on a regular basis. Eventually the passing of the ball found Abbie G in space and the speedster raced around the defence to score uner the posts with Maddie adding the conversion to give a deserved lead. The lead was soon increased as Rochford chased and harried a kick ahead from Maddie and from the resulting ruck near the Aylesford line Faye gathered the ball and squirmed over near the posts to give Maddie another conversion chance which she took. This seemed to awake Aylesford to greater urgency and from the kick off pounced on a loose ball, after a hesitation in the Rochford defence, and managed to drive forward and score near the posts to give a conversion chance which they took to make the score 14 - 7. Aylesford continued to press but were penalised for various infringements on a regular basis. Rochford took advantage of this and continued to counter attack with runs from the backs. One in particular by Abbie C almost paid off but she was unable to force her way through with 4 defenders just holding her. Time was ticking away and in the last play of the game the ball was passed out to Abbie G who managed to outpace the cover defence to score in the corner and so end the game with a well deserved 19 - 7 victory.
U18’s
Having been reduced to the bare minimum 15 prior to kick off with the withdrawal of 3 players the Rochford girls faced a tough encounter against one of the leagues strongest teams. With both sides fielding county and regional players it promised to be a lively game.
From the kick off the Rochford girls took the game to ACT and were rewarded within the first 3 minutes with a try by India following some great handling and off loading by Lucie and Ellie in the centres.5-0. From the restart the girls quickly pushed forward into the ACT 10, and were again rewarded with a superbly taken try from India. 10-0. With the bit between their teeth the girls carried on pushing forward looking for more points to widen the gap between the teams. With Sam Smith commanding as ever in the front row the forwards were driving over and allowing Jen to play quick ball out to the backs. Within 10 minutes the girls had made the breakthrough they were after as Tash was fed out on the wing to run in try no 3 under the posts. 15-0
ACT slowly started to force their way back into the game and their forwards started to take control allowing their backs plenty of ball to run at the Rochford line. Solid defending by the girls with the backs in Tash, India and Ellie making some important tackles kept ACT at bay until just on half time when they broke through to make it 15-5.
The second half started with ACT pushing to try and narrow the score and with the Rochford girls infringing at the break down the referee seemed the busiest person on the pitch.
The Rochford forwards soon started to get a hold back on the game and some nice runs from Ellen gained valuable yards. With Sam and Amy making big hits from the front row, the girls were dominating the scrums and all but one of the line outs were won by Meg following some excellent lifting from Cat and Jemma.
Having lost one of their front row to an injury, ACT requested that the game went to uncontested scrums which took the slight advantage away from the Rochford Girls, however with Jen sniping around the scrum the pressure was kept on ACT and was duly rewarded with a 4th try by Ellie which was duly converted by India. 22-5.
The game had to be halted with 10 mins to go to allow the Air Ambulance to land on the adjacent pitch due to an injury to an ACT u15.
Hopes for a speedy recovery are sent from all at Rochford.
The win gives the girls a big boost ready for the upcoming game on the 20th against Saracens.
Team: Sam, Amy, Jemma, Cat, Becky, Bron, Megan, Ellen, Jen (Capt), Yaz, India, Lucie, Ellie, Tash, Becky F.
Well done girls a great result that lifts you back up the league.
With the Rochford boys having played earlier, there was quite a crowd of players and parents who stayed to watch the girls and they were not to be disappointed.
U15’s
Rochford U15's won a hard fought contest with Aylesford Bulls on Sunday 19 - 7 Facing a side of Kent players who had previously beaten our girls, the game started with Aylesford having the territorial advantage for much of the first half. Some solid defending form Maddie and skipper Olivia and try saving tackles by Abbie G and Abbie C kept the score line even. As the half progressed the forwards began to come into their own and started to get more possession, but unfortunately poor handling often led to attacks breaking down before any great pressure was put on the Aylesford line. The half ended even with neither side being able to score. Rochford upped their game in the second half as the forwards started to compete more aggressively and win a lot more ball and drive the Kent side back. Ball was being set up and released to the backs where Olivia, Jess, Bianca, Maddie and Abbie G had attacking runs finished by desperate Bulls defending. Although the lineout was not working well the scrum was working well and good ball was being won on a regular basis. Eventually the passing of the ball found Abbie G in space and the speedster raced around the defence to score uner the posts with Maddie adding the conversion to give a deserved lead. The lead was soon increased as Rochford chased and harried a kick ahead from Maddie and from the resulting ruck near the Aylesford line Faye gathered the ball and squirmed over near the posts to give Maddie another conversion chance which she took. This seemed to awake Aylesford to greater urgency and from the kick off pounced on a loose ball, after a hesitation in the Rochford defence, and managed to drive forward and score near the posts to give a conversion chance which they took to make the score 14 - 7. Aylesford continued to press but were penalised for various infringements on a regular basis. Rochford took advantage of this and continued to counter attack with runs from the backs. One in particular by Abbie C almost paid off but she was unable to force her way through with 4 defenders just holding her. Time was ticking away and in the last play of the game the ball was passed out to Abbie G who managed to outpace the cover defence to score in the corner and so end the game with a well deserved 19 - 7 victory.
U18’s
Having been reduced to the bare minimum 15 prior to kick off with the withdrawal of 3 players the Rochford girls faced a tough encounter against one of the leagues strongest teams. With both sides fielding county and regional players it promised to be a lively game.
From the kick off the Rochford girls took the game to ACT and were rewarded within the first 3 minutes with a try by India following some great handling and off loading by Lucie and Ellie in the centres.5-0. From the restart the girls quickly pushed forward into the ACT 10, and were again rewarded with a superbly taken try from India. 10-0. With the bit between their teeth the girls carried on pushing forward looking for more points to widen the gap between the teams. With Sam Smith commanding as ever in the front row the forwards were driving over and allowing Jen to play quick ball out to the backs. Within 10 minutes the girls had made the breakthrough they were after as Tash was fed out on the wing to run in try no 3 under the posts. 15-0
ACT slowly started to force their way back into the game and their forwards started to take control allowing their backs plenty of ball to run at the Rochford line. Solid defending by the girls with the backs in Tash, India and Ellie making some important tackles kept ACT at bay until just on half time when they broke through to make it 15-5.
The second half started with ACT pushing to try and narrow the score and with the Rochford girls infringing at the break down the referee seemed the busiest person on the pitch.
The Rochford forwards soon started to get a hold back on the game and some nice runs from Ellen gained valuable yards. With Sam and Amy making big hits from the front row, the girls were dominating the scrums and all but one of the line outs were won by Meg following some excellent lifting from Cat and Jemma.
Having lost one of their front row to an injury, ACT requested that the game went to uncontested scrums which took the slight advantage away from the Rochford Girls, however with Jen sniping around the scrum the pressure was kept on ACT and was duly rewarded with a 4th try by Ellie which was duly converted by India. 22-5.
The game had to be halted with 10 mins to go to allow the Air Ambulance to land on the adjacent pitch due to an injury to an ACT u15.
Hopes for a speedy recovery are sent from all at Rochford.
The win gives the girls a big boost ready for the upcoming game on the 20th against Saracens.
Team: Sam, Amy, Jemma, Cat, Becky, Bron, Megan, Ellen, Jen (Capt), Yaz, India, Lucie, Ellie, Tash, Becky F.
Well done girls a great result that lifts you back up the league.
Friday, November 27, 2009
2009/2010 Easter Tour
Yes ladies its that time again. Preparations for this seasons tour are underway and as usual we will be away from the 2/4/10 until 5/4/10. (Good Friday to Easter Monday).
This Years Theme is "Shaun of the Dead"
As usual fancy dress is compulsary and all tourists are to come as Zombies
We have booked to stay in the YHA at Whitby (next to the Abbey) and will be playing a local Yorkshire team (location to be confirmed but looking like Scarborough) on the Saturday and if all goes to plan a game on the sunday with a team from the North East.
Most people have paid their deposits but if you haven't can you see Paula asap.
Further details of must have accessories will be notified in due course.
Tour this year will be led by Bob (Ozzie Ozborne) Lockwood You have been warned!!!!
This Years Theme is "Shaun of the Dead"
As usual fancy dress is compulsary and all tourists are to come as Zombies
We have booked to stay in the YHA at Whitby (next to the Abbey) and will be playing a local Yorkshire team (location to be confirmed but looking like Scarborough) on the Saturday and if all goes to plan a game on the sunday with a team from the North East.
Most people have paid their deposits but if you haven't can you see Paula asap.
Further details of must have accessories will be notified in due course.
Tour this year will be led by Bob (Ozzie Ozborne) Lockwood You have been warned!!!!
Cancellation
With both U15's and U18's having their fixtures cancelled on the 15th Nov and County Matches taking place the next game is on 29th Nov 09.
The U15's have a change to their fixtures as H3 cannot fulfill their league commitment that week, so the U15's will play a friendly against Hertford.
With no league game scheduled for the U18's there will be a full training session at the club from 10.30am in preperation for the County Fixture in Berkshire on the 6th Dec.
The U15's have a change to their fixtures as H3 cannot fulfill their league commitment that week, so the U15's will play a friendly against Hertford.
With no league game scheduled for the U18's there will be a full training session at the club from 10.30am in preperation for the County Fixture in Berkshire on the 6th Dec.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday 1st Nov
Rochford U 15 Girls v Beckenham U 15 Girls
Rochford ran out comfortable winners against an inexperienced Beckenham side who were depleted through illness. Playing with the wind in their favour Rochford attacked from the kick off and dominated the territory in the early stages. An infringement gave Beckenham a scrum, but young hooker Faye Smale won the ball against the head and the ball was passed out to Bianca Bosdet who sprinted away for the opening score. Rochford continued to attack keeping the ball tight amongst the forwards and making ground with some good drives and mauls. Beckenham were penalised fro pulling down one of these mauls and from the quick tap penalty the ball was passed to Abbie Cook who outpaced the defence and score under the posts. Maddie Lockwood converted to make the score 12 – 0.
Rochford continued to dominate possession and more surging forward play before releasing the ball to Abbie Graham to sprint away and score under the posts. This passage of play was duplicated several minutes later and again the ball was passed among the backs before Abbie Graham added her second try under the posts. Maddie Lockwood converting both tries to make the score 26 – 0. Beckenham then came more into the game and started to pressure the Rochford line, but they could not make this count and after a mistake the ball was turned over and Bianca Bodset raced away to score another try. This spurred Rochford to greater efforts and they spent a long time camped in the Beckenham 22 and after some sustained pressure won a penalty. From the quick tap Maddie Lockwood used her size and strength to power over the line and she converted her own try to make the score 38 – 0 at half time.
The second half started scrappily and Rochford rested their more experienced players to give valuable game time to their new players. Rochford were not quite so dominant, but after several phases of play, with the ball being recycled well, hooker Faye Smale broke away to score, Maddie Lockwood again adding the conversion.
Faye Smale was having a fine game and from another scrum she won the ball against the head and the ball was fed along the line for Bianca Bodset to sprint away to score her third try of the game and Maddie Lockwood converted to add the extra 2 points.
Rather than dropping their heads this spurred Beckenham into more positive action and they started to dominate play and possession again and camped themselves in the Rochford 22, but they could not penetrate the stout Rochford defence and possession was turned over and Abbie Graham sprinted the length of the field to score her third try, with Maddie Lockwood adding the conversion. Play was then played mainly in the middle of the pitch for a while with neither side getting the upper hand until Maddie Lockwood pounced on a loose ball and powered her way to the line and then converting her own try. Plucky Beckenham then had another spell of territorial advantage forcing Rochford back to their own line, but as happened earlier a move broke down and the ball turned over and after a few quick passes Bianca Bodset raced away to score the in the final move of the game, leaving Rochford comfortable winners by 69 – 0.
Rochford U 18 Girls v Beckenham U 18 Girls
As with the U15’s, the U18’s ran out comfortable winners against an inexperienced and depleted Beckenham side. Playing against the wind in the first half, the Rochford forwards took the game to Beckenham from the off.
Collecting the ball from the start, Meg took the ball into contact and from the resulting ruck, the ball was quickly fed by Jen across the backs to Tash who streaked away down the wing to put the girls 5-0 up with Lucie duly converting the kick
7-0.
From the restart the forwards led by Sam again piled pressure on the Beckenham pack and with Jen and Yaz playing quick ball from the back off the rucks the backs were given licence to run at the Beckenham line.
With 15 minutes gone, the Rochford girls had stormed into a commanding lead with further tries from Ellie, Jen and a 2nd from Tash to go 22-0 up.
The Beckenham girls never gave up trying to get the ball out to their wings to run at the Rochford defence but some excellent defensive work by Ellie and Lucie stopped them in their tracks.
As the half wore on the continual pressure from the forwards with Cat and Jemma driving through the Beckenham lines soon paid of with further tries by Tash (3rd) and Jen (2nd) to go in at half time 32-0 up.
Turning round to play with the wind at their backs the girls were soon back to putting pressure on the Beckenham line and were quickly rewarded with a try from Yaz after a jinking run through the centre 37-0.
Even though victory was assured, the girls relentless drive for more points soon paid of when Ellen was released to run in her first try for the team 42-0.
Further tries late in the half by Lucie, Jen (3rd) A second for Ellie and Yaz put the girls 62-0 up with only minutes to go.
Not wanting to be outdone by the backs, the forwards were desperate to get in on the act and with a couple of minutes remaining Tash having made a break on the wing, fed the ball inside to Meg who shook off the tackle to run in the final try of the day to make the final score Rochford 67 Beckenham 0
Scorers: Tries Tash(3),Jen(3),Ellie(2), Yaz (2), Ellen, Meg, Lucie
Conv Lucie
Team: Jemma, Sam, Frances, Cat, Meg, Ellen,Tash, Jen, Yaz, Lucie, Ellie,
Amy, Bron, Becky
Well done girls 2 great team efforts.
Thanks to Pete Cook for Match report.
Photos to follow.
Rochford ran out comfortable winners against an inexperienced Beckenham side who were depleted through illness. Playing with the wind in their favour Rochford attacked from the kick off and dominated the territory in the early stages. An infringement gave Beckenham a scrum, but young hooker Faye Smale won the ball against the head and the ball was passed out to Bianca Bosdet who sprinted away for the opening score. Rochford continued to attack keeping the ball tight amongst the forwards and making ground with some good drives and mauls. Beckenham were penalised fro pulling down one of these mauls and from the quick tap penalty the ball was passed to Abbie Cook who outpaced the defence and score under the posts. Maddie Lockwood converted to make the score 12 – 0.
Rochford continued to dominate possession and more surging forward play before releasing the ball to Abbie Graham to sprint away and score under the posts. This passage of play was duplicated several minutes later and again the ball was passed among the backs before Abbie Graham added her second try under the posts. Maddie Lockwood converting both tries to make the score 26 – 0. Beckenham then came more into the game and started to pressure the Rochford line, but they could not make this count and after a mistake the ball was turned over and Bianca Bodset raced away to score another try. This spurred Rochford to greater efforts and they spent a long time camped in the Beckenham 22 and after some sustained pressure won a penalty. From the quick tap Maddie Lockwood used her size and strength to power over the line and she converted her own try to make the score 38 – 0 at half time.
The second half started scrappily and Rochford rested their more experienced players to give valuable game time to their new players. Rochford were not quite so dominant, but after several phases of play, with the ball being recycled well, hooker Faye Smale broke away to score, Maddie Lockwood again adding the conversion.
Faye Smale was having a fine game and from another scrum she won the ball against the head and the ball was fed along the line for Bianca Bodset to sprint away to score her third try of the game and Maddie Lockwood converted to add the extra 2 points.
Rather than dropping their heads this spurred Beckenham into more positive action and they started to dominate play and possession again and camped themselves in the Rochford 22, but they could not penetrate the stout Rochford defence and possession was turned over and Abbie Graham sprinted the length of the field to score her third try, with Maddie Lockwood adding the conversion. Play was then played mainly in the middle of the pitch for a while with neither side getting the upper hand until Maddie Lockwood pounced on a loose ball and powered her way to the line and then converting her own try. Plucky Beckenham then had another spell of territorial advantage forcing Rochford back to their own line, but as happened earlier a move broke down and the ball turned over and after a few quick passes Bianca Bodset raced away to score the in the final move of the game, leaving Rochford comfortable winners by 69 – 0.
Rochford U 18 Girls v Beckenham U 18 Girls
As with the U15’s, the U18’s ran out comfortable winners against an inexperienced and depleted Beckenham side. Playing against the wind in the first half, the Rochford forwards took the game to Beckenham from the off.
Collecting the ball from the start, Meg took the ball into contact and from the resulting ruck, the ball was quickly fed by Jen across the backs to Tash who streaked away down the wing to put the girls 5-0 up with Lucie duly converting the kick
7-0.
From the restart the forwards led by Sam again piled pressure on the Beckenham pack and with Jen and Yaz playing quick ball from the back off the rucks the backs were given licence to run at the Beckenham line.
With 15 minutes gone, the Rochford girls had stormed into a commanding lead with further tries from Ellie, Jen and a 2nd from Tash to go 22-0 up.
The Beckenham girls never gave up trying to get the ball out to their wings to run at the Rochford defence but some excellent defensive work by Ellie and Lucie stopped them in their tracks.
As the half wore on the continual pressure from the forwards with Cat and Jemma driving through the Beckenham lines soon paid of with further tries by Tash (3rd) and Jen (2nd) to go in at half time 32-0 up.
Turning round to play with the wind at their backs the girls were soon back to putting pressure on the Beckenham line and were quickly rewarded with a try from Yaz after a jinking run through the centre 37-0.
Even though victory was assured, the girls relentless drive for more points soon paid of when Ellen was released to run in her first try for the team 42-0.
Further tries late in the half by Lucie, Jen (3rd) A second for Ellie and Yaz put the girls 62-0 up with only minutes to go.
Not wanting to be outdone by the backs, the forwards were desperate to get in on the act and with a couple of minutes remaining Tash having made a break on the wing, fed the ball inside to Meg who shook off the tackle to run in the final try of the day to make the final score Rochford 67 Beckenham 0
Scorers: Tries Tash(3),Jen(3),Ellie(2), Yaz (2), Ellen, Meg, Lucie
Conv Lucie
Team: Jemma, Sam, Frances, Cat, Meg, Ellen,Tash, Jen, Yaz, Lucie, Ellie,
Amy, Bron, Becky
Well done girls 2 great team efforts.
Thanks to Pete Cook for Match report.
Photos to follow.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Rochford Fixtures 2009/10
U18's in Bold
30/08/2009
06/09/2009 Senior COUNTY Trials
13/09/2009
20/09/2009
27/09/2009 COUNTY Trials
04/10/2009 Thanet (A) Folkstone/H3 (A)
11/10/2009 Worthing (A) Worthing (A)
18/10/2009 COUNTY Match Eastern Counties (A)
25/10/2009 Aylesford (A) Aylesford Cluster/SSB (A)
01/11/2009 Beckenham (H) Beckenham (H)
08/11/2009 COUNTY Match Triangular Eastern Counties / Kent
15/11/2009 Suffolk Sabres Lakenham Hewett (A)
22/11/2009 COUNTY Match
29/11/2009 H3 (H) TBA
06/12/2009 COUNTY Match
13/12/2009 Aylesford (H) Aylesford Cluster (H)
20/12/2009 Saracens (A) Saracens (A)
27/12/2009 CHRISTMAS
03/01/2010 Lakenham Hewett (H) Lakenham Hewett (H)
10/01/2010 SSB (A) H3 (A)
17/01/2010 REGIONAL TRIALS
24/01/2010 Thanet (H) Folkestone (H)
31/01/2010 National Cup
07/02/2010 REGIONAL TRAINING
14/02/2010 REGIONAL TRAINING
21/02/2010 REGIONAL MATCH
28/02/2010 H3 Cluster (H) SSB (H)
07/03/2010 REGIONAL TRAINING
14/03/2010 National Cup
21/03/2010 REGIONAL MATCH
27/03/2010 REGIONAL TRAINING
28/03/2010 Beckenham (A) Beckenham (A)
04/04/2010 Club Tour Weekend
11/04/2010 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
18/04/2010 Worthing (H) Worthing (H)
25/04/2010 H3 (A) TBA
02/05/2010 Worthing 10s Worthing 10s
09/05/2010
16/05/2010
23/05/2010
29/05/2010 NATIONAL 7'S TBC
Please note these fixtures are subject to change. Please check with Team Managers for confirmation of fixtures.
Friday, October 16, 2009
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