Tavistock U14s 17

Devonport U14s 15

WHEN these teams last met on a wretchedly wet autumn morning Tavistock went down by four tries to nil ? on Sunday they put their hearts on the line and came out victors.

Play was evenly matched for the first 20 minutes with the action taking place between the 22s, and neither side creating clear chances. Tavistock then had a player sin-binned and Devonport took advantage, scoring two tries to lead 10-0 at the break.

Early in the second half Frost chased up a kick ahead by Campbell, robbed the full back and dived over to score. But soon after, one of the larger Devonport players charged through the Tavistock side, meeting only feeble attempts to stop him, and scored a third try.

It was at this point Tavistock could have caved in, but came out determined to win. Play stayed deep in Devonport?s 22 and from a maul Friend crashed through to touchdown.

With a few minutes to go Frost picked up from loose play to get his second try. A fine conversion by Campbell gave Tavistock the lead for the first time. It seemed to knock the stuffing out of Devonport as the closing minutes were played out without any threat to the Tavistock line.

Exmouth U16s 81

Tavistock U16s 5

TAVISTOCK took only 13 men to Exmouth after late withdrawals and illness and put up a brave fight, despite the overwhelming score.

With several players out of position, it did not take the home side long to work out their game plan and turn it into points. Despite the heavy defeat, many Tavistock players emerged with credit. Sam Lawson took the man of the match award with his best display of the season, driving into the heart of the opponents pack time and again. Skipper Sam Morton led by example, despite flu symptoms.

The front row of Child, Branfield and Hayward stood up to strong opposition in the set scrums. Ian Jones delivered his all action game and Jack Derges deservedly scored Tavistock?s only try after a long chase. Piper enjoyed some good runs with Braithwaite pulling off several last ditch tackles.

Beckenham played well in his first full game as did Smerdon at both full back and stand off. Jonny Stride did not shirk a tackle and Moy at scrum half did well with a lot of scrappy ball and made ground with darting runs.

Launceston U10s 25

Tavistock U10s 5

In this the first of two hard fought games for Tavistock at Launceston on Sunday, the enthusiasm of the home side gave them the edge.

The Tavistock squad was depleted due to half-term commitments, making position changes necessary. Cameron Hogg joined the front row for the first time as hooker to great effect.

Launceston?s ability to win most of the loose ball put Tavistock on the back foot for much of the game and with the Cornish All Blacks scoring four tries in the first half, Tavistock needed to find great strength in the second.

Creative running and passing by Mark Friend, Philip Snell and Nathan Alford made inroads into the Cornish defence, while the solid tackling of Barnaby Frost kept the home side?s score down.

Scrum half Rhys Dunford started a move in which Joe Hair crashed his way through several tackles and popped a pass to Joshua Stephens who found Elliott Northmore on the overlap to score in the corner.

Penryn U10 s 20

Tavistock U10s 5

TAVISTOCK took on Penryn in the third match of this round robin contest after they beat Launceston 2-0. Tavistock started at pace, spoiling the opposition?s rhythm and stopping them from using their three quarters.

Tavistock scored first when from a defensive scrum the quick hands of Rhys Dunford released Philip Snell to run the length of the pitch.

The two sides went at it toe to toe of the rest of the half, attacking and defending with equal skill.

Penryn came out after the break and drew level from the off.

Despite continued outstanding work from Cameron Hogg and Barnaby Frost three more tries were conceded before the final whistle.

Tavistock play host to Liskeard at Sandy Park this Sunday.

Launceston U11s 10

Tavistock U11s 25

TAVISTOCK continue to make great improvements and in this contest were deserved winners.

Powerful forward play from James Grant and Rollo Whitehouse gave Florence Huntington-Whiteley plenty of clean ball, which she used with strong runs and great flair.

Launceston, with the advantage of the slope, scored twice, but with two tries from Florence the score at half-time was 10-10.

In the second half solid tackling from Kirsty McCall and Rhys Williams ensured Launceston made little progress.

All the scrums went Tavistock?s way and strong runs from Oliver Frost gave him his first two tries for Tavistock.

The Tavistock pack, led by aggressive play by George Corley as captain, kept the pressure on Launceston, resulting in a fifth try by Florence.

Penryn U11s 25

Tavistock U11s 5

THIS was a tough encounter for Tavistock against a strong touring team from Penryn. but Tavistock had another great game.

The forwards scrummed well, pushing a bigger Penryn pack backwards. Rhys Williams scored for Tavistock with a typically gritty run avoiding several tackles.

Great defensive work came from Pascale Burton and Oliver Larcombe-Moore.

With close to a full squad, Tavistock played their best rugby so far this season.

Launceston U8s 40

Tavistock U8s 45

TAVISTOCK started with a try straight from the kick off from Rhys Davis. They followed with two quick tries from Henry Salmon, following good passing sequences involving William Colton and Robert Grove.

Launceston pulled a try back after a good spell of possession rugby. Sam Northmore scored for Tavistock following good support play, then Jamie Stephens got another with a fine run up the left wing.

Launceston scored twice more before Salmon ran in just before half-time.

After the break Launceston scored several tries to get back on closer terms before Jonty Newton ran the full length of the pitch to put Tavistock clear. Jake Backway then made a weaving break to score a fine try.

Launceston hit back and closed the gap despite determined tackling from Daniel Sergeant and Thomas Rutson. Salmon completed the scoring with his fourth try.

Thanks go to Luke Grant, Frasier Bayliss and Aiden Mason who played for Launceston and scored three tries between them.

Penryn U8s 10

Tavistock U8s 30

TAVISTOCK again started well with a fine try by Frasier Bayliss following good work by Aiden Mason.

Thomas Rutson was always threatening and combined well with Jonty Newton who scored Tavistock?s second.

Penryn pulled one back before Jake Backway scored his second of the day.

Tavistock?s defence was pushing Penryn back with fine tackling from Daniel Sergeant, Luke Grant, Robert Grove and William Colton.

Rhys Davis and Henry Salmon extended Tavistock?s lead before Penryn pulled one back. Two further quick tries ? by Jamie Stephens, following a fine run, and Sam Northmore following good support play ? completed the scoring.