Devon plate

Kingsbridge U14s 17

Tavistock U14s 10

TENSIONS were high in this semi-final plate match and Kingsbridge opened the score with a converted try run in from the half way line - despite great running from Tavistock's Joe Sellars, a big tackle from Angus Hogg and a superb dummy pass from Harvey Curtin.

After the restart several penalties led to a scrum from which Tavistock passed down the line enabling Will Paull to put across Tavistock's first try.

There was good play from all the Tavistock team and a turn over ball saw Ollie Woods pass down the line to the wing before play was stopped for an offside infringement and moved to the Tavistock five metre line. Kingsbridge put away their second and third tries in quick succession without conversion.

After half-time the visitors came out with renewed vigour. They constantly tried to break through Kingsbridge's strong defensive line. Runs and tackles from Charlie Fethney and Angus, as well as Luke Dean and Alec Hamden-Smith kept the pressure on. Kingsbridge had a try disallowed for a forward pass. A similar incident happened just a short while later to Tavistock, denying Will Paull his second try. Eventually the determination of the visitors won through with drive over by forwards allowing Charlie to touch down for a Tavistock try. Harry's conversion though on target was charged down by an enthusiastic Kingsbridge player.

Robust defence meant that Tavistock were unable to even the score. Tavistock can be proud to have reached the semi finals and approach their Welsh tour in April in fine shape.

Okehampton U14s 27

Torquay U14s 5

THIS match was a far harder contest than when the two teams met earlier in the year, when Okehampton ran away with it.

This time Oke had to work for their scores, and equally had to repel some concerted attacks from Torquay.

In a game dominated by the forwards, Ben Arnold was the first to crash over for an Oke try.  Playing at flanker Pat Ewen was on hand to finish another drive from the forwards 10 minutes later. Torquay came back on the stroke of half time to dot one down to make the scores 10-5 at half time.

In the second half Okehampton started to dominate a little more with Hallum Chapman finishing off yet another attack by the forwards. Jacob Horn added the extra points. Further tries from Pat Ewen and Brandon Horn saw Okehampton run out winners in their last game before they go on tour.

Paignton U13s 0

Okehampton U13s 24

Bude U13s 5

Okehampton U13s 22

OKEHAMPTON travelled to Bude for a mini festival against the home side

Bude and the touring side Paignton.

Okehampton started the stronger in both games taking the ball to the opposition. The hard training over the last couple of weeks started to pay off with Oke's pick and drive tactics the opposition found it difficult to live with or find any momentum to their game.

Some strong running from Bude in the first half did see them cross the line. However it has to be said both teams defended strongly and made the Okehampton side work hard for their wins.

Everyone in the Oke team should be proud of their performance, especially the forwards. Try scorers were Joe Mawle, Daniel Thorne, Liam Pyle and Harry Elliot. A special mention to Reese Foster,

Craig Pengelly, and Harry Elliot who played their first game for the club and all played exceptionally well.

Tavistock U11s 21

Newton Abbot U11s 26

WITH bright sun one minute and downpours the next, it was unusual conditions for Tavistock to face Newton Abbot. 

Tavistock  started slow but scored early with some excellent chasing by George to score an opportunistic try. Good rucking from the Archies saw some good ball secured but Netwon Abbot were quick to shut the the Tavistock line down.  

Newton Abbot levelled the score but a fine stolen ball by Jason, saw Jacob, Luke and George get the ball out to Jude who stormed through the Newton line to gain a half time lead. Strong forward play by Newton Abbot and quick thinking saw three tries in the second half but quick thinking by Lochlan brought Tavistock back into the game with a try.

Time just ran out on Tavistock and they we left rueing some crucial missed tackles. Olly Noy Scott was the Tavistock player of the match.

TavistockU10s 5

Newton Abbot U10s 35

TAVISTOCK faced a well drilled, well disciplined and skillful Newton Abbot side and were outgunned and out tackled for most of the game.

Newton Abbott's strong presence at the breakdowns and scrums put Tavistock on the back foot for most of the first half and using the width well Newton Abbot ran in four tries by half time.

Tavistock forwards Harry Richardson, Jack Bellamy and Dylan Owen and scrum half Dan Pett worked hard to retain possession and this started to pay off in the second half where Tavy retained more ball and made some good attacks into the solid defence.

Reuben Coleman picked up a loose ball from a five metre ruck to score his first try for Tavistock. However the solid wall of defence kept Tavy from any further tries with Newton Abbot running in a further three tries.

Tavistock U10s 5

Newton Abbot U10s 5

MUCH better ball retention and possession by Tavistock gave Harry Edwards the chance to put Tavy ahead, only for Newton Abbot to reply midway through second half. 

Good line-out work from hooker Cameron Georgel and much improved scrummaging from the pack gave Tavistock a stronger position to launch attacks but a plucky defence and good use of the touchline kept the score at one try each.

Tavistock U9s 7 tries

Newton Abbot U9s 1

IN attack for Tavistock Toby, Daniel, William and Logan all looked for support as they ran hard at Newton Abbot. Jonathan made a fine run, half the length of the pitch.

In defence Finlay's tackling was superb and this encouraged Katherine, Toby L, Jonathan and  Oscar to step and make tackles themselves.

Toby, Logan, Daniel and Billy all scored well worked tries to make it 4-1 at half time.

In the second half, Newton Abbot had more ball, but the rush defence led by William, Ewan, Isaac and Daniel tackled them down before they could get going.

As Logan and Finlay muscled the visitors off the ball Ewan, Daniel and Isaac then took advantage, and Daniel, Isaac and Toby scored additional tries for Tavistock U9s best all round result this year.

Tavistock U9s 6 tries

Newton Abbot 1

TOBY and Oscar made some fine runs for Tavistock well supported by Jonathan, Ewan and William. The rucking was strong and Tavistock again dominated the match. Toby, Daniel and Billy scored the tries, but the build up play from the whole team was again very good.

Jonathan had some good runs and Ewan and Daniel continued to tackle strongly. 

Tavistock U9s 6 tries

Liskeard Looe U9s 2

Tavistock kept up their strong run with a bruising and aggressive performance against Liskeard.

The key to their success was strong defence which meant Daniel, Isaac and Tom were able to rip the ball off them in the tackle and let the backs run. Billy and Toby linked up well supplying some superb tries, and Daniel and Isaac had some great individual runs to score.

Tom had a cracking game while Logan gave a whole hearted performance in the forwards.

Okehampton U8s 12 tries

Devonport Services U8s 14

HOLLY as captain led a spirited and determined Okehampton side who are developing into a good attacking unit. Try scorers were Morgan (2) Jacob (4) and Ethan (6).

This was again a superb team effort with fine performances from Milo and Sam.

Okehampton U8s 15 tries

Devonport Services U8s 9

WITH a slightly more experienced side Oke totally dominated in all aspects of the game from the start with excellent defensive lines and using the six tags rule they kept a good Devonport side at bay.

The game's tries were spread amongst the team with everyone playing  their part in some good passing and attacking play. Try scorers were Finlay (1) Isaac (2) Aedan (2) Llew (2) Cameron (3) and player of the match Alex with five tries.