Okehampton U12s 12

Teignmouth U12s 30

OKEHAMPTON started the game with confidence applying good pressure from both the kick off and line out.

Joe Mawle crossed the line early on for Oke but was denied due to a slight infringement.

Teignmouth rallied together and started to release their backs. Strong running from the Teignmouth centres saw them cross the line first. This stunned the young Okes who started to loose their shape under the increasing amount of pressure. Teignmouth ran in two more tries before the half time whistle.

After the break Okehampton started to find their confidence and took the game to Teignmouth.

Liam Pyle opened the scoring for Okehampton with a break up the blind side. Teignmouth, not to be out done soon replied with a score of their own.

The last part of the game showed some true grit and determination from the Okehampton side. The forwards dominating more set pieces with the Okehampton backs spreading the ball out wider. This eventually resulting in Okes' Joe Mawle crossing the line in a good forward rumble try.

This was a good second half by all of the Okehampton squad. Credit must go to all the team who  never gave up and contested well until the final whistle in what was a good game of rugby.  

Okehampton U11s 14

Dartmouth/Brixham U11s 14

OKEHAMPTON held onto their unbeaten record after this disappointing performance, but only just! Trailing by 14-0 with minutes remaining, they finally stirred from their slumbers to score two late tries to tie up the match.

A lacklustre first half saw Oke trailing at the interval by 7-0 despite playing down the slope. Four missed tackles resulted in the first score from the combined Dartmouth/Brixham boys, and the home side's insistence on running down blind alleys on the narrow side did not help their cause.

When the visitors went further ahead midway through the second period, after more porous defence, things looked ominous for the Okes. However, they finally began to put in the required commitment and effort and were rewarded with their first try.

Full back Joseph Stratton returned a punt with interest for a fine individual score. Soon after, hard working Jack Chapman grounded an equalising score much to the home fans' relief. Corey Holliday successfully converted both scores.

Okehampton will need to be much improved and on their mettle from the off for next week's tricky away trip to face Barnstaple.

Plymstock U10s 30

Tavistock U10s 20

A CLEAR bright morning brought the clash of two fine teams. Tavistock made the early pressure, but Plymstock proved to be strong opposition.

The game was even with early tries from Jack Smyly and Jude White for Tavistock cancelling out the scores by Plymstock.

Crunching tackles from Joe Burbage, Jason Blake and Theo Jenkins helped Tavistock, but some fine tries from Plymstock just got them the win. Player of the match for Tavistock Brynmor Workman played exceptionally well for the second week in a row, showing no fear.

Plymstock U10s 30

Tavistock U10s 40

THE second game had a Tavistock squad pressing home their strength and depth. Great tackling from Zac Gorton and Lochlan Fulton supported the team and tries from Luke Lewandowski, Archie Trewithin, Jack, Lochlan and Jude helped the team on their way. Although Plymstock atempted to get back into the game, Tavistock were too strong. Man of the match was Archie Allen for his impressive display in the scrum.

Okehampton U10s 25

Dartmouth U10s 15

THE match started at a fast pace with both sides coming out meaning business. Okehampton were keen to stamp their dominance quickly and with some superb passing across the backs.

The ball went out to Oke's captain, Kai Middleton, who sprinted up the wing before passing to Dai Chi (3 tries) enabling him to score the first try.

Dartmouth had a determined defence but continued pressure from the Oke team forced penalties which gave opportunities for Nathan (2) to keep the home team ahead in the first half.

James continues to show good skill with solid driving while Gareth at scrum half made good distribution of the ball to the backs.

In the second half Dartmouth's defence became stronger and they proved a worthy adversary pulling the score back to 20-15, when their number nine charged Oke's defence with a really strong run through the middle to score.

Tom Potter (Oke's player of the match) shouted for the ball and Immy's solid tackling forced Dartmouth into touch for a lineout which was won by Okehampton closing the game with a final try. The U10s thanked the referee Dave for his patience and for explaining the play by giving a clear understanding to his decisions.

Okehampton U10s 20

Dartmouth U10s 10

PLAYED at pace with good passing saw Dartmouth score the first try. In the next play an interception from Daichi (1 try) levelled the points for Oke and with solid support from Alex and Maddi Okehampton kept their opponents in their sights. Immy (2) continued to have a great day as she stole the ball to run up the wing, but Dartmouth never gave up. Kai (1) stormed across the try line to score sealing a convincing win for the home side.

Plymstock Albion Oaks U9s 35

Tavistock RFC U9s 15

PLYMSTOCK'S dominance at the ruck in the first half caused numerous turnovers and denied Tavistock the platform to create any consistent pressure on the home defence.

The Tavistock forwards, Louis Peake, Tom Gardener, Cameron Georgel, Oscar Campbell and Nick Buckeridge-Hobbs, did their best to stop the Plymstock attackers but could not stop their four first half tries.

Tavistock started to gain some useful breakdown ball and when they did some great passing play evolved. Tavistock winger Harry Richardson sprinted half the pitch to run in his side's first try. This was closely followed by Jack Baker pulling the ball from a ruck and bravely taking the ball close to the Plymstock try line allowing fly half Noah Berridge to go over the line for a second.

The second half being similar to the first with Plymstock winning the possession battle. However Tavistock put up a fierce midfield battle with strong tackling by Tavistock backs Henry Varndell -Dawes James Kenyon and Dan Pett. Harry Edwards' run from inside his own half was thwarted by a high tackle almost on the line with Tavy unable to convert the advantage from the ensuing penalty. Jack Lancashire scored a try for Tavistock a break through run but Plymstock's strength of running and ferocious ruck work giving them the edge in the end.

Oke U7s and U8s 13 tries

Dartmouth U7s and U8s 11 tries

ON Sunday Okehampton played at home to a visiting Dartmouth team for a match outside of the regular seasonal fixture list.

Dartmouth were only able to field 11 players for both the U7s and U8s so it was decided that a 10 a side  match combining both age groups would be played.

The match was played in good spirit with both age groups combining well.

The Oke's won the first quarter 3-2 with Lew (U7s), Marcus (U7s) and Indee (U7s) all scoring tries. Okehampton also took the honours in the second quarter 4-3 with Jay (U8s), Joe (U7s), and Oliver (U8s) 2 tries, scoring.

The last two quarter were shared evenly with both team scoring three tries each quarter and Jacob (U7s), Ethan (U7s), Dillon (U8s, Oliver (U8s, Charlie (U8s) and Jay (U8s) all getting one try each.

Despite sticky conditions the different age groups combined well and showed some good skills in winning the match.