The Romans who won the Plate at the Guildford A's Festival.
Guildford A’s Festival – 7/3/10 - Plate Winners
Romans – Played 4 Won 3 Lost 1. A long day started slowly but ended with victory in the Plate Final which included some great multi phase tries. 25 tries were scored in total including 10 for Ben Calow, is that a record?, with Thomas Noithip the top tagger/support runner.
Mitcham B’s Festival – 7/3/10 - Plate Winners
Saxons - Played 5 Won 3 Drew 1 Lost 1. Another long day with a slow start but radical improvement throughout the day resulted in victory in the final against the Normans. Every player scored a try in the tournament and Ben Walters made a real difference in the final with a hat-trick including 2 long range tries, Max Campbell-Harris was the days top tagger.
London Irish Festival - 28/2/10 - 3rd place
Romans - Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1. Another slow start with a narrow defeat in the first game but much improved performances in the other games resulted in 19 tries scored and 3rd place in the tournament. Top try scorers were Ben Calow and Louis M-P with 3 each. Following the tournament the boys were guards of honour before the London Irish/Harlequins game at the Madejski stadium.
Redingensians A’s Festival - 21/2/10 – Winners
Romans - Played 5, won 3 drew 2. A remarkable 27 tries scored in 5 games including a great try to clinch victory in the final, with a sprint ahead by Josh, a loop around to the outside in support by Ben and then a great pass and take by both for Ben to score. A great start to the forthcoming series of festivals, top try scorer was Thomas Noithip with 6, including 4 in one game, top tagger was Louis. Well done to everyone, especially to players who played competitively for Romans for the first time today.
Guildford C’s Festival - 21/2/10 - Runners up
Saxons - Played 3, won 1, drew 1, lost 1. An even more impressive 19 tries in 3 games culminating in an amazing final against Reeds. With the score 7 apiece at full time and the cup going to the team scoring the first try of extra time, Farnham nearly scored but the ball slipped out of their hands in the terrible conditions and Reeds went on to score after a blistering run down the right wing. Well done to everyone including top try scorer Hari who also scored 4 tries in one game.
Cobham Festival - 15/11/09
Sharks - Played 3, drawn 1 lost 2 - It was a much improved performance with a disappointing result. The team is growing in confidence and will hit the winning streak soon! It is noticeable that there is a very balanced team effort and a high level of inclusion in the play. Top try scorer Nicholas with 2, top taggers Max C-H and Matthew.
Petersfield Festival - 18/10/09
Rhinos - Played 5 won 4 losing in the Cup Final 4-5. A great effort by the boys but we must look at how to get their focus to stay through the latter stages of the day. Top try scorer Josh with 6, top tagger, Thomas Noithip.
Titans - Played 5 won 2 lost 3. The Titans showed great character and team spirit in the Bowl Final against Petersfield A to come back back from 3-1 down at half time and eventually lose to a controversial try in extra time. Joint Players of the Week, Mackenzie and Hugo, did particularly well to come back from early knocks and tag well and score tries in later games. Max F was top try scorer with 8.
Reeds Festival - 18/10/09
Eagles - Played 5 won 3 lost 2. Plate winners in second tournament. Fantastic day for the kids (and parents), with a great result and a very well deserved runners up plate. The improvement from last week to this was palpable, with a real sense of team spirit and focus when in open play- reflected by their tally of 21 tries. Player of the week cup not awarded- too difficult to choose! Top try scorer William with 8, top tagger Tom H-T.
Camberley Festival - 18/10/09
Sharks - Played 3 lost 3 in a B's tournament. No silverware this time, but close to winning first two games and improving all the time. Team were upset by result despite the massive improvement in quality of play since the previous festival – hopefully, the debriefing and medals helped lift spirits appropriately! Top try scorer Daniel Newman with 3.
Cobham Festival - 11/10/09
Titans - Played 5 Lost 3 including the Plate Final - As expected it was very much a step up today with the overall standard much higher than last week at the Waverley. We were up against top quality opposition in Rosslyn Park and Blackheath. Max F tagged and ran superbly through the day and well deserved the Titan’s player of the week award. James’s 6 tries were a testament to his great support running.
Eagles - Played 3 Lost 3 but happy team. Great first outing – gaining focus by the end, but dispirited by strong opposition in final game. Ben Walters – strong run from near half way line to score only try of festival – well done! Player of the week went to Jake Dobinson for great unpredictable runs.
Reeds Festival - 11/10/09
Rhinos - Played 5 won 2 drawn 2. Our basic handling skills again were good and our inter-passing and support during play was general also good – something remarked upon by several opposition coaches. Top try scorer Ben Calow with 4 and Toby Fitter top tagger again.
Waverley Festival - 4/10/09 - Winners
Rhinos - Played 3 won 3, Waverley A's Champions in first ever festival. Some great runs by Thomas N, Oli, Ben C and Cameron.Our dogged defence and Josh's elusive running came through in the final game. Toby Fitter top tagger and Josh top try scorer with 7.
Titans - Played 3 won 2, Waverley B's Champions in first ever festival. Players that stood out were Mackenzie for his running, Hugo (looking for space) and Max O and James R for their game awareness.
Guildfordians Festival - 4/10/09
Sharks - Played 3 won 2. This was the first tournament of the year. In the first match individual play was good but we were not playing as a team. This improved in the second game and by the third players started to focus and play as a team. Moral and sprit was lifted when we scored tries in the third game. A solid start for the Sharks; well done everyone.
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