Bude U14s 5

Tavistock U14s 43

PLAY got off to a storming start with good passing ending in a superb run from Ollie Wood in the first few minutes to score Tavistock's first try.

The game continued in style with runs from Angus Hogg and Joe Sellis as well as strong tackling from James Watt, Bert Rodgers, Harvey Curtin and Luke Dean. A penalty against Bude allowed a quick tap and go, with Angus Hogg scoring Tavistock's second try. Tavistock gave away several penalties but Bude were unable to capitalise on their mistakes. A turnover for Tavistock allowed Hardy Hopkinson to demonstrate his running skills and after great passing along the Tavistock backs, Joe Holbrook crossed the try line to score, with a conversion from Morgan Warnett. Another penalty against Tavistock allowed a valiant Bude team to score their first try before half time.

Tavistock had a blistering start to the second half with Harvey and Ollie setting up Joe Sellis for the fourth try with conversion by Harvey Curtin.

A penalty against the home side allowed an enthusiastic Tavistock team to score a further try, with another sometime later - both scored by Angus Hogg with great supporting play from George Smerdon, Harry Avens and Callum Cunningham. Tavistock piled on the pressure through forwards and backs. Finn Jenkins, Alec Hampden – Smith and Alex Lewandowski all battled doggedly to contribute to a further try for the team, scored by Joe Holbrook.

Cup

Crediton U14s 0

Okehampton U14s 54

OKEHAMPTON U14s proved far too strong an opposition for Crediton in this round of the cup in a game fully dominated by their forward play.

Reece Peacock, and Matt Dennis continued where they left off last week with a try apiece. This week Pat Ewen  joined the fray, and scoring two tries with Brandon Horn, Hallum Chapman, Jacob Horn, Harry Williams, Luke Shinn and George Knight all running in one each.

Devon Cup

Tavistock U13s 25

Exeter Chiefs U13s 0

TAVISTOCK took the kick off and immediately drove forward deep into Exeter territory. The driving power of the forwards, particularly from Steven and Cameron, prevented Exeter from advancing beyond their 22 metre line. A desperate clearance kick was skillfully picked up by Ethan in the middle of the pitch who curved round the Exeter defence to open the scoring in the left hand corner.

Tavistock continued to dominate up front with the front row of Rory, Richard and Chris controlling all the set piece scrums. The forwards then won an Exeter lineout and the ball went through the hands of the back division before Ben G surged through from full back to put wing Will G over in the corner for Tavistock's second try. The home team then consolidated their position just before half time when Theo picked up from the base of a scrum and the forwards drove over to secure a 15-0 lead at the interval. 

Exeter came out as a changed team in the second half and were camped near the Tavistock line for 10 minutes but dogged resistance kept them at bay. A fly-hack relieved the pressure and set up a fantastic chasing move which resulted in Ben M  looping  around the Exeter full back before putting  Will G away for the home team's fourth try.

A quick tap penalty enabled George to set up Ethan on a 50 metre run. The ball then went through the hands of Bernie to Ben M who was pushed into touch just short of the opposition line. James , with a well-timed leap, stole the lineout and smuggled the ball to Callum who went over to score and seal the match.    

Okehampton U12s 0

Crediton U12s 7

PLAYING at North Tawton, Okehampton failed to get started in this local derby and ultimately went down to a very disappointing defeat. The Okes were slack with their handling and were unable to generate clean, quick ruck ball. Crediton scored from a forward drive at the end of the first half to take the lead.

Oke failed to create a clear cut scoring opportunity in a second period mainly played out in the middle third of the pitch.

After defeating Crediton at school level during the week, Oke were second best on the day, and another defeat was not expected after their recent upturn in form.

Joel Tancock stood out player of the match for Oke with some powerful bursts from the second row.

Paignton U11s 35

Tavistock U11s 14

THIS was a committed performance from Tavistock. Paignton proved to be a strong side scoring five good tries against Tavistock despite good defensive work by Tavistock. Tavistock came back to score two great tries at the end which lifted the whole team. There were some hard hits taken by Zac Gorton and Archie Trevavrian but they were straight back into the game with Archie scoring the first try.

Great work by the pack from John Lord, Alex Bury and Archie Allen saw Tom Pearson go over the line for Tavistock and the momentum was now with the team. Both conversions were successfully converted by Joe Burbage.

The backs moved the ball well with Olly Noy-Scott having a great game at scrum half. Jacob Staig played intelligent rugby making the right calls and putting in some incredible tackles. George Kharas, Theo Jenkins and Luke Lewandowski were all passing well and close to getting the overlap on a number of occasions. Tavistock's player of the match went to John Lord.

Okehampton U11s 26

Crediton U11s 19

NEITHER team could get the upper hand in the first 10 minutes with possession regularly going from one to another.

The home team took the lead following a long throw to Nathan in the line out, who ran strongly to his line for the try.

Oke continued to apply pressure and were awarded a penalty which led to a try by James McCulloch but unfortunately he was unable to convert.

The second half was similar but Crediton's perseverance paid off with a try and conversion to bring the score to 10-7. Oke replied soon after with another try from James M and conversion by Nathan.

The home side were determined not to let their lead slip and the game was so tight with Crediton getting ahead at one stage.

For Oke it was a real team effort to keep the ball from a penalty and turn it into a last minute try with conversion by Nathan.

n THE boys and girls of Kelly College Preparatory School U11s travelled to Truro Prep School. The A team began under a great deal of pressure but held out and put together some good attacks. With some great link play between the forwards Archie Trevethan, Jack Whitson Fay, Oscar Campbell, Theo Jenkins and Lachlan Fulton and backs Jacob Staig, George Kharas, Freddie Williams, Jono Hawley, Aidan Lee, Oli Allsopp and Louis Bailey played well. Lachlan went over for a try for Kelly to draw level.

In the second half after a great run from Oliver Allsopp they took the lead through Freddie Williams. More great defensive work from Jack Whitson-Fay, Jono Hawley and Jacob Staig helped retained the lead until Truro scored two quick tries and the match ended 14-14.

Okehampton U9s 11 tries

Crediton U9s 4 tries

OKEHAMPTON were looking to continue their winning ways after defeating Torquay last week and did so with ease. They got off to a good start and through determined defence and Oliver Johns scoring three tries, found themselves going in to the half time break with a well deserved lead of five tries to one. Edward Luke and Theodore Jackson Clist both scored well taken tries.

The second half saw more organised play from Okehampton with Dillon making good breaks, and Tom great catches, Theodore dodging the opposition at regular intervals and Jacob Smith tackling Crediton players hard.

Oke scored another six tries between them as a result of a focused team effort. This week they are at home to Tavistock.

The Kelly Prep U9s rugby squad played well at the recent Stover tournament. The boys played five matches: vs Blundell's lost 0-10; v St Michael's won 20-0; v Plymouth College drew 5-5; vsStover Prep won 5-0; v Mount House won 20-0.