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Senior Colts Match Reports 2005-6
September 4th U18’s vs Tarleton (Home) Won 33-20
The home side Northwich roared into the lead in the 1st half scoring 3 tries. Centre Chris Steele scoring first bursting through the Tarleton defence to touchdown under the sticks this effort was converted by Mike Bradley. Later following a rolling maul mighty atom Joe Rossall peeled off on the blindside and scored unopposed on the right hand side of the pitch for his first ever try, again it was converted by Mike Bradley. Then came the try of the match from a scrum on Tarletons 22m line the ball was moved left along the three-quarters, a low pass to newcomer Joel Baker who instead of trying to catch the ball neatly chipped it over the defence followed through and scored. Mike Bradley converting again. Half time Northwich 21 Tarleton 0
Northwich started as they left off scoring a try by centre Joel Baker who silkily weaved his way through the defence to score. Then Tarleton fought back scoring four fine tries to make the score 26-20. Tarleton were clearly in control of the game at this stage with most of the rugby being played in Northwich territory. In a rare excursion up field to within 5m of Tarleton’s line Sam Naylor took a quick penalty to dart in under the posts. This score being converted by Mike Bradley. This sealed a victory For Northwich over a gallant Tarleton team.
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September 11th U18’s vs Waterloo (Away) Lost 17-14
Northwich came second best after a closely fought match at Waterloo. It was Waterloo who scored first through their 1st centre who touched down after brushing aside several inept tackles, the try was unconverted. On the stroke of half time Northwich pressuried the Waterloo defence coming to within 10m metre's of the try line, the home side were penalised from a quick tap penalty newcomer Leon O'Driscol scampered over to score, this effort being converted by Joel Baker.
Half time Waterloo 5 Northwich 7
In the sweltering heat it was Northwich who wilted first, continually being turned over in posession, slack tackling and not punishing Waterloo's mistakes allowing them to score two tries with one conversion. It was during the last quarter of the game Northwich began to shape up by playing rugby in the opponents 22. From a series of mauls the ball was moved to the right to O'Driscoll to score in the corner this being converted with a mighty effort from Joel Baker.
Final score Waterloo 17 Northwich 15.
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September 18th U18’s vs Burnage (Home) Lost 7-19
Northwich were caught cold by conceding an early try scored by the Burnage No 10 who brushed aside at least four inept attempted tackles after receiving the ball from a lineout on the Northwich 22m line. This try was converted. Northwich failed to establish any rhythm to their game, continually going into loose play with possession of the ball and turning it over to the livelier opposition. Northwich went further behind before half-time when Burnage scored another converted try.
Half time Northwich 0 Burnage 14.
With a slight wind in their favour Northwich had their purple patch of the game with the forwards supplying good ball for the backs to use. Newcomer Toby Kinealy breaking through the Burnage three quarters chipping over the fullback diving onto the loose ball in the try area to score, Joel Baker obliging with the conversion. Northwich again applied pressure forcing a line out 5m from the Burnage try line, from the resultant throw in Burnage gained possession cleared up field to the Northwich 22m line, again from a poor line out from Northwich Burnage had the ball, moved it wide to the left were a ruck formed they rolled off scoring in the corner.
Final score Northwich 7 Burnage 19
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September 25th U18’s vs Aldwinians (Away) Draw 12-12
Northwich Colts visited Aldwinnians ( Manchester) on Sunday afternoon and came away with a much deserved 12-12 draw. Northwich conceeded two tries and a conversion in the first ten minutes before self belief and new found aggression got them back into the game. Back Row forward Sam Naylor scored a fine try between the sticks for Joel Baker to convert and then pressure from winger Eddy Naylor allowed Sean Buckles to pick up the loose ball and cross the line. There was no further score in the first half and the second half was a real battle with matters ending even.
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February 12th U18’s vs West Park (Home) Won 17-12
Northwich registered a fine victory on a gloriously muddy Moss Farm on Sunday afternoon. In a very even match when it was difficult at times to establish who was who Northwich eventually ran out winners by three tries to two. Northwich tries came from Simon Clarke, Michael Fallows and Chris Moores. Sam Naylor kicked a conversion.
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