Tavistock U16s 15

Kingsbridge U16s 5

IN this first round cup game this was a close call for Tavistock against the visitors who again showed how well they pass and support.  .

For the majority of the game it was a really good spectacle with stand out performances from Tavistock's Harry Williams, who took it to the opposition with real intent. Following his example Seb Cox had a superb match making precious yards. Arbie James and Jonno all had a good game too for the home side. The Tavistock pack never gave up and really deserved their result.

Alec stole the first try for Tavistock and along with Joe Sellars and Jay Hannam played with real 'fire in the bellies.'

Okehampton U12s 49

Barnstaple U12s 7

IN a round robin, with Barnstaple and South Molton the first game for Okehampton was a war of attrition between the forwards.

Barnstaple gained the initial upperhand in the scrums and rucks but  Oke soon found their feet and their ever slick handling through the Backs created four tries for Daniel Wonnacott (2) and Greg Haste (2).  Barum gifted Okehampton three tries by high kicks right to Will Cunningham (3) at Fullback, whose safe hands and pace ensured the points. 

All the tries were converted by Daniel Wonnacott (2), James Close (2) and Joshua Burgoyne (3).  Barum scored an opportunist interception try, being only the second try scored against the young Okes so far this season. 

Okehampton U12s 33

South Molton U12s 0

IN ever deteriorating weather conditions South Molton acks posed a threat to Oke, with smart handling and good movement of the ball. 

Okehampton's pack drove forward strongly, with tries for powerhouse Barnaby Waddell (1), Cole Pengelly (1) and Saul Holliday (1), who had great all round games. 

Will Cunningham (2) ran in two further, well taken tries, with conversions from James Close (2) and Joshua Burgoyne (2), before the game came to an early close, due to a second bout of heavy rain and hails.  Despite the weather, great rugby was enjoyed by all. 

Tavistock U12s 49

Devonport Services U12s 0

AFTER last weeks lesson in junior rugby from Okehampton, Tavistock stepped back up to the mark with a  strong display against Devonport Services.

The first half was an even game with Services edging the forwards battle but the return of some key players in the backs for Tavistock kept the visitors at bay with some hard tackling and jackling in the midfield form Ollie Sampson, James Kenyon and full back Edward Tait.

Quick feet and hands from Henry Varndell-Dawes put Tavistock over the whitewash twice by half time.

Not wanting to be outdone, the home backs came out firing on all cylinders in second half with great body positions from Reuben Coleman and Jaxon Cann supporting the mauls.

Accurate lineout work from hookers Ben McKenzie and Jack Baker combined with locks  James Roisetter and Dylan Owen to give solid platforms for Tavistock to launch the backs. Edward Tait provided some intelligent kicking from full back and later scrum half and provided a beautifully weighted kick down into the Services scoring zone for Henry to win the foot race for the ball and touch down.

A total of seven tries for Henry – including a full pitch length run- gave a slightly skewed scoreline which did not reflected the hard rugby played by Services right up until final whistle. Tavistock conversions came from Harry Edwards (6)  and Edward Tait.

A second half  of good game management and intense pressure on opposition ball gave Tavistock the front foot with Luke Edwards unlucky to be held up over the line.

This was a solid and quick paced game from Tavistock showing their full potential for the rest of the season.

Okehampton U10s 40

Barnstaple U10s 40

A STRONG Barnstaple side played a game of attack which left oke no choice but to defend. Barnstaple showed a superb display of aggression right from the start and Oke had the challenge of defending under pressure.

Barnstaple drove Okehampton forward for a good half a game but the Oke defence was constant and equally well played with some superb diving tackles, However, Barnstable's sheer aggression gave them the lead in the first game.

The second game saw Okehampton change the game to their benefit and play as the attackers, with team work, tackling hard and fast and with determination.

Okehampton pushed and bought the score even and although Barnstaple are a strong team their opponents' ability to see a weakness and play to it counter the threat.

There was some great team work from Oke and superb play from Elliot, Marcus and Ioan. Tries from Joe 4, Ioan 2, Marcus and Jacob.