Richmond Rugby Rocks
he Annual Rugby Rocks Summer Social at Richmond
Athletic Ground
Player List:
Luke Osborne (KA 06), Paddy Boyle (BF 06), Chris Boyle (BF 04), Tom horn
(BF 06), John Williams (Woodard 06), Henry Cunningham (Woodard 08), Mark
Langford (Tuckwell 06), Charlie Marr (Tuckwell 09), Tim Sleight (Woodard 05),
Henry Potter (KA 08), Edward Dawson (Tuckwell 08)
In the 4th year of entering the Rugby Rocks 7's the OAs team
was extremely motivated in going further than previous
years (x3 QF's) and with a team comprising of OAs from 5
separate year groups there was a strong blend of experience
and youthful vigour. In a group of 3 the first game was against
a tournament favourite in "Simply Splendid" who played in
a physical and direct manner. Up stepped Luke Osborne
(4 year veteran) and his prowess at the breakdown to turn
over key ball at crucial moments with Henry Cunningham
showing his cool head to control the tempo of attack and a sublime back and forth with Tim Sleight being a highlight of
the match to put the game beyond doubt in a 32-17 victory.
Up next was a match against the Royal Holloway University
side which saw us fall 14-0 behind after only 3 minutes, Ali
Taylor showing his leadership quality by taking a pivotal role
to run in a hat trick and steer the team to a 37-19 victory.
Moving through to the knockout stages and with the team
hitting top gear we were able to defeat our QF foe with a
masterclass in handling which saw 2 tries result from every
member of the team touching the ball in build play, Charlie
Marr on his debut for the side showing a surprising turn of
pace to grab a brace and kick 4 conversions. Unfortunately
the semi-final proved to be a step too far with fitness proving
to be a significant contributor to the result, however a great
effort by the team with Tim Sleight running in a try last play
of the game to show a never give up attitude by the squad.
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