Broughton FP RFC

The first few minutes showed straight, strong runs from forwards Johnny Wells and Pete Cribbes. A big scrum from Broughton pushed Hawick back, but they were unlucky as the Quins scored from a massive boot downfield, opening the match with a try and conversion. Followed by another kick, quick chip over the top and a try in the corner, giving the Quins a 14 point lead.

Solid defense from Rory Ballantyne, set the forwards tone for the day as he was all over the backs,quicker than Kelly Brooks at an England Vs. Scotland match. Perhaps the most amusing moment of the game,was watching Sandy Urquhart put an end to to another Hawick score,overtaking their speedy winger, to collect the ball from Broughton’s 22.

Gaining possession again, and seeing the mismatch in numbers,the Quins made a quick decision to take their favourite route to score a try on the blind.In fact,the only person who went blind more than Hawick’s winger was the referee who never seemed to see a single player offsides. He did offer up more of his superior skills while giving the Quins defense a “stern warning” after a dangerous dump tackle on Khal Mohammad.

The boys lost another try as Stuart faced a 4 on 1, while they struggled to get the numbers out wide. The score at the half was Hawick 24, Broughton 5.

The second half started as the game began with a try and conversion from Hawick to bring their lead to 31-5. Despite the scoreline, Broughton were determined to redeem themselves. Full commitment,big scrums and an effective maul by the work horses, set up the first forwards try of the the second half, placed by Khal Mohammad and sealed with a conversion by Johnny Wells, giving Broughton 12 points.

Broughton didn’t have long to wait for their 3rd try of the game as they outmuscled the Quins, effortlessly forcing their forwards into submission and lowering the defecit with hard a fought forwards try, placed by Sandy Urquhart and a score of 17.

With 10 minutes to go and the pressure on, Broughton saw no reason to stop their streak as the backs took on the defensive roll, stripping the ball and setting the forwards up for another ground breaking Maul. Their hard work payed off when Khal Mohammad forced his way across the line, securing the try.

One of the best comebacks on the books was unfolding at Wardie. Despite some phenomenal play, their hopes were dashed when the referee called the game 6 minutes early, due to a sore hamstring. One match reporter suspects he had lost his other contact, rendering him COMPLETELY blind.

Join the boys November 19th as they take on Moray House at home. 2 P.M