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Under 10's Rugbython Charity Match
Ahhhh. Sundays. The traditional day for a nice lie in and some rest and relaxation. The sun was shining, the birds were tweeting...
and then the alarm clock went off. Torrential rain was to be the reality, and it was an early start.
The Under 10 players and parents started arriving at the Rugby Club from 7:30am onwards, in order to be ready for their allotted 8-9:00am time slot in the 24 hour Rugbython. Unfortunately the conditions were so bad during the early hours of the morning, that some of the night shift had to be abandoned or cancelled. This did nothing to dampen the spirits of these hard core rugby players though, and they were keen to get going.
Remnants of umbrellas from the previous days carnage could be seen sticking out of bins, and small ponds in the pitches had to be circumnavigated in order to make our way to the playing pitch.
The teams were ready, with a good mix of parents and boys on both sides.
The large crowd of spectators that had now gathered were keen to see this eagerly anticipated match get started. Referee Terry was full of good spirits, and it was clear from the start that he wasn't going to stand for any shenanigans from the players in this touch rugby match.
The game got under way, and it wasn't long before an overzealous JT was dismissed from play. His leadership was obviously missed by his team as the opposition took full advantage to score a couple of tries. JT was waved back on, and he passed Frank on his way off as he had just been sent to the sidelines himself. Lee was ready to go on now, kitted out in his full waterproofs and steel toed work boots, his look completed with a bright purple hat. Some great passing by Geoff saw him then change sides in order to offer his expert advice and tips to his son, William. Paul put in some great runs, making inch perfect passes look easy. Marc found himself keeping his brother JT company on the sidelines for consistent deliberate foul play. Selim showed Tariq how it was done, with the speed and grace of a gazelle finishing with a try.
It was something like 25 all at half time, or at least that's what I can barely make out from my rain sodden notes. Half time was to be nothing more than a quick drink and change of ends, as anything longer would have seen players going down with hypothermia.
In the second half, Geoff, Lee, Marc, Paul and Selim all felt the wrath of the referee as they took their place on the side line for over aggressive play, with some of them being dismissed on more than one occasion. JT, Marc and Frank also found themselves keeping the spectators company again throughout periods of the second half. Players and parents watched the clock closely in the second half, and it wasn't until they had endured almost an hour of the pummelling wind and rain that the weather decided to let up slightly, with only 5 minutes of the game remaining. Referee Terry announced the score as being 50 all, and that the next try wins. Geoff 'Offside' Watt pulled up just short of the end of the match, complaining that the shrapnel in his knee from an old war wound had gone a bit rusty, and that it was causing him a bit of gyp.
The referee had done a great job in keeping the match flowing, the players in check, and also to keep track of the number of tries scored. It was good to see the next team eagerly running up to the pitch for their Rugbython stint, just as the final try was scored, meaning one of the teams had won.
Try of the game was given to Owen, as he still managed to find a turn of pace in these horrendous conitions to score in the corner. Even referee Terry looked impressed with his speed. Some of the players celebrated the great performance by body surfing in the increased number of ponds on the pitches.
Score Summary:
U10 Team 1 50-51 U10 Team 2
Players: Callum, Cameron, Gavan, Glenn, James, Jamie, Joe D, Oisin, Owen, Rhys, Selena, Tariq, William W
Dads: Frank, Geoff, JT, Lee, Marc, Paul, Selim
Ref: Terry
The usually chatty JT could barely muster a grunt as he made his way from the pitch. He could be heard mumbling something about being tired, wet and cold, and that he now slightly regretted the sliding try he scored at the end, and something about sharp sand on the pitch.
It was referee Terry that provided us with an insight into how he felt the proceedings had gone, commenting on how impressed he was with the commitment from the players, and the great hands the boys showed in such atrocious conditions.
All joking aside, the weather really was awful, but the players spirits were high. To be able to play any kind of rugby in this weather would have been an achievement in itself, but for the boys and parents to be able to play some good passing rugby, was great to see.
Many thanks to Terry and all the players and parents, for turning up and bracing the torrential weather, and for contributing their bit towards such a good cause.
The Under 10 players and parents started arriving at the Rugby Club from 7:30am onwards, in order to be ready for their allotted 8-9:00am time slot in the 24 hour Rugbython. Unfortunately the conditions were so bad during the early hours of the morning, that some of the night shift had to be abandoned or cancelled. This did nothing to dampen the spirits of these hard core rugby players though, and they were keen to get going.
Remnants of umbrellas from the previous days carnage could be seen sticking out of bins, and small ponds in the pitches had to be circumnavigated in order to make our way to the playing pitch.
The teams were ready, with a good mix of parents and boys on both sides.
The large crowd of spectators that had now gathered were keen to see this eagerly anticipated match get started. Referee Terry was full of good spirits, and it was clear from the start that he wasn't going to stand for any shenanigans from the players in this touch rugby match.
The game got under way, and it wasn't long before an overzealous JT was dismissed from play. His leadership was obviously missed by his team as the opposition took full advantage to score a couple of tries. JT was waved back on, and he passed Frank on his way off as he had just been sent to the sidelines himself. Lee was ready to go on now, kitted out in his full waterproofs and steel toed work boots, his look completed with a bright purple hat. Some great passing by Geoff saw him then change sides in order to offer his expert advice and tips to his son, William. Paul put in some great runs, making inch perfect passes look easy. Marc found himself keeping his brother JT company on the sidelines for consistent deliberate foul play. Selim showed Tariq how it was done, with the speed and grace of a gazelle finishing with a try.
It was something like 25 all at half time, or at least that's what I can barely make out from my rain sodden notes. Half time was to be nothing more than a quick drink and change of ends, as anything longer would have seen players going down with hypothermia.
In the second half, Geoff, Lee, Marc, Paul and Selim all felt the wrath of the referee as they took their place on the side line for over aggressive play, with some of them being dismissed on more than one occasion. JT, Marc and Frank also found themselves keeping the spectators company again throughout periods of the second half. Players and parents watched the clock closely in the second half, and it wasn't until they had endured almost an hour of the pummelling wind and rain that the weather decided to let up slightly, with only 5 minutes of the game remaining. Referee Terry announced the score as being 50 all, and that the next try wins. Geoff 'Offside' Watt pulled up just short of the end of the match, complaining that the shrapnel in his knee from an old war wound had gone a bit rusty, and that it was causing him a bit of gyp.
The referee had done a great job in keeping the match flowing, the players in check, and also to keep track of the number of tries scored. It was good to see the next team eagerly running up to the pitch for their Rugbython stint, just as the final try was scored, meaning one of the teams had won.
Try of the game was given to Owen, as he still managed to find a turn of pace in these horrendous conitions to score in the corner. Even referee Terry looked impressed with his speed. Some of the players celebrated the great performance by body surfing in the increased number of ponds on the pitches.
Score Summary:
U10 Team 1 50-51 U10 Team 2
Players: Callum, Cameron, Gavan, Glenn, James, Jamie, Joe D, Oisin, Owen, Rhys, Selena, Tariq, William W
Dads: Frank, Geoff, JT, Lee, Marc, Paul, Selim
Ref: Terry
The usually chatty JT could barely muster a grunt as he made his way from the pitch. He could be heard mumbling something about being tired, wet and cold, and that he now slightly regretted the sliding try he scored at the end, and something about sharp sand on the pitch.
It was referee Terry that provided us with an insight into how he felt the proceedings had gone, commenting on how impressed he was with the commitment from the players, and the great hands the boys showed in such atrocious conditions.
All joking aside, the weather really was awful, but the players spirits were high. To be able to play any kind of rugby in this weather would have been an achievement in itself, but for the boys and parents to be able to play some good passing rugby, was great to see.
Many thanks to Terry and all the players and parents, for turning up and bracing the torrential weather, and for contributing their bit towards such a good cause.
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