Colts 2011/12 Match Reports - Under 19s
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28th Jan'12: Syston 08 - 31 Derby Colts
DEPLETED DERBY COLTS KEEP ON WINNING
Derby Colts returned to league action after two weeks of cancelled fixtures to win 31-8. The coaches were missing several key players due to representative commitments, resulting in a patched up back line. Syston took early advantage with an early try. Derby responded as Laurence Powell finished off a fine Ben Edmundson run. From then onwards Derby controlled most of the half. Debutant Tom Hutchinson finished off a left wing overlap for a 10-5 Derby lead. Syston stayed in touch with a penalty. This stung Derby into reasserting themselves with the best move of the game. Forwards and backs combined to run the length of the field for Ed Wesson to finish. The intensity of the move reached the levels Derby had shown prior to the enforced break. Lewis Hancock converted for a Derby lead, 17-8 at half time. The second half was more disjointed with multiple penalties preventing flowing rugby. Despite this Powell added a second try following an excellent Tom Antrobus run, again well converted. Aaron Finnegan was unfortunate to have a try disallowed before Jamie Smith scored a final converted try. Josh McCallion was named MOM after successfully filling in as an emergency fly-half.
Report by Nick Coombs
28th Jan'12: Derby Colts 64 - 05 Syston (Qtr Final Leicestershire Cup)
Confident Derby were just too good for Syston. Syston arrived with 14 men and Derby took full advantage. The confidence and intensity of recent weeks was maintained as Derby won 64-5. Derby dominance began with a Callan Watson try under the posts quickly followed by an Aaron Finnegan try in the corner. Both expertly converted by George Castleton. Jack Coombs then charged down an attempted clearance and fell on the ball to score. Syston were breached again this time Sam Martin finished off a flowing move. Two further tries for Derby before half time emphasised their dominance. Jake Barker scored the first and his backrow partner Jake Thompson got the other both from close range. Castlediner converting one to give Derby a 38-0 half time lead. The second half started well for Syston with a forwards try. Derby responded with a converted Ben Edmundson try. Lewis Hancock added to the scoring following a powerful Luke Frixou run. Coombs then held off tacklers to score his second try. Frixou completed the try scoring. Both tries were converted by Castlelime. Derby's Barker then took a heavy blow to the face that required sufficient medical attention to persuade the referee to call time. Coombs was named man of the match but once again this was an excellent team effort.
Photographs from the game can be viewed in the Derby Colts v Syston Photograph Gallery.
Report by Nick Coombs and Tom Doyle. Scorer Tom Carr.
21st Jan'12: Nuneaton 00 - 27 Derby Colts (National Plate)
COLTS SHUT OUT NUNS TO WIN THROUGH
Derby Colts beat Nuneaton 27-0 to progress in the national plate. Derby started quickly in this potentially difficult away fixture. Lewis Hancock scored following good hands in Derby's first move. This was soon followed by a forward drive that resulted in a Sam Neal finish. Both tries were converted by George Castledome. The second conversion was of note as the ball had been blown off its tee requiring Castledime to drop goal the conversion. Nuneaton pressure was resisted and the excellent Castledrain enhanced Derby dominance by using the wind advantage to slot a penalty from half way. The half finished with Hancock scoring his second try taking advantage of Nuneaton disarray following a forwards scuffle. 22-0 at half time left Derby facing the challenge of a stiff breeze, unsurprisingly Derby spent most of the half defending their line. Brave well organised defence repelled Nuneaton's efforts and Ed Wesson broke free to run the length of the field to score the only points of the half. 27-0 was particularly satisfying for the coaching team as Derby kept their cool in a sometimes bad tempered game which included 10 minutes with 14 men. All Derby players played well but Castlemain won a deserved man of the match for his excellent game management.
Report by Nick Coombs
15th Jan'12: Walsall 03 - 33 Derby Colts (National Plate)
DERBY COLTS PROGRESS IN NATIONAL
PLATE
Derby Colts comprehensively beat a strong Walsall side 33
points to 3, on a cold sticky pitch. Early signs suggested a
tight game as the first half was dominated by handling
errors from both sides. An early try from Luke Frixou was
converted by George Casteldine to give Derby a 7-0 lead.
Walsall replied with a penalty. The half changed with two
late Derby tries. First Aaron Finnegan fed Bobby Carr to
score in the corner. From the Kick-Off, a Walsall fumble led
to George Casteldine feeding Josh Tizard to score in the
same corner. Both tries were expertly converted by
Casteldine. Derby led 21-3 at Half Time. Second half saw a
debutant try for George Clugston, which was again converted.
Derby continued to dominate the second half and Tizard
scored a second try after further defensive errors by
Walsall.
The result did not flatter Derby, as they were simply too strong for Walsall.
Man of the match Luke Frixou was one of a numerous outstanding Derby players.
Report by Nick Coombs
7th Jan'12: Derby 57 - 05 Tamworth
No match report but photographs from the game can be viewed in the Derby Colts v Tamworth Photograph Gallery.
17th Dec'11: Oadby Wyggs 05 - 37 Derby Colts
COLTS WIN AGAIN
Derby Colts go into the Christmas break with an emphatic 37-5 victory away at Oadby Wyggs. Derby began the scoring on 15 minutes through the excellent Jake Thompson anticipating a clever kick from scrum half Josh Tizard. 5-0 became 8-0 with a composed penalty from the maturing George Castledine. This was quickly followed by a Jake Roome try following good support play from Jack Coombs. Castledine completed an excellent conversion. Derby’s back row continued to be impressive and the next score came from Thompson's rescue of an isolated winger turning defence into attack for Bobby Carr to score the first of two tries. Castledine underlined Derby’s first half dominance with a further penalty to end the half 23-0. The second half started with Oadby pressure but unable to score until a wayward pass on Derby's wing gifting a try. The game then became scrappy in cold wet conditions. Derby re-established control with two excellent late converted tries from Josh Pearson and Carr. The latter pleasing coaches with clever running lines, this was reflected in Carr being named man of the match.
Report by Nick Coombs
10th Dec'11: Derby Colts 32 - 12 Market Harborough
COLTS WIN WELL
Derby senior colts forwards dominated Market Harborough to win 32-12 at Haslams. The Derby pack made an early impact on 4 minutes with a 25 yard driving maul finished by Jake Thompson playing at eight. On 11 minutes the visitors benefited from several missed tackles for their excellent centre to score a converted try to lead 7-5. Derby pressed hard and following a burst from prop Ashley Campbell, Ben Edmundson scored on his senior colts debut. This was followed by a further try scored by a back, Callan Watson made by the forwards, this time Jake Barker. 15-7 at half time quickly became 20-7 with Rob Beeston coming off the bench to score a powerful try. Derby dominance was confirmed with further tries from Barker and Edmundson the latter an individual effort running from his own twenty two. Market Harborough forced a late try despite Derby’s best efforts. Jake Thompson won a deserved man of the match that the whole pack could take credit for.
Report by Nick Coombs
26th Nov'11: Derby Colts 39 - 17 Lutterworth
DERBY COLTS QUALITY TOO MUCH FOR LUTTERWORTH
Derby Colts under 19's won away at Lutterworth 39-17. On a cold and windy day Derby showed some excellent handling against a capable opposition. Derby led from their first attack as George Castledine slotted the first of several excellent penalties. 3-0 soon became 6-0 as Lutterworth conceded penalties under further Derby pressure. Playing with the wind gaining an early advantage was important. On 18 minutes Lutterworth were reduced to 14 after Derby captain Richard Bosworth was tackled in the air. The extra man proved significant with Derby scoring three quick tries from Sam Thompson following a good switch of play, Castledine running off a clever Sam Martin inside ball and a smart blind side run from Callan Watson. With two conversions Derby led 25-0. On half time Lutterworth scored a converted try to leave Derby with a half time 25-7 lead. Playing with the wind Lutterworth scored an early penalty. Derby dug in and on 60 minutes Jake Roome ran from his own twenty two to feed Watson for his second try, Castledine converted. Bobby Carr scored Derby’s final try with an individual effort running from half way. With a conversion Derby led 39-10. A late charge came from Lutterworth who scored a second converted try after Derby hooker Thompson was sin binned. Derby held on to win 39-17. Jamie Twigg won man of the match for an excellent front row performance.
Report by Nick Coombs
13th Nov'11: Derby Colts 15 - 13 Hinckley
DERBY COLTS STRUGGLE
TO BEAT HINCKLEY
Derby Colts overcame Hinckley 15-13 in tight game. The game
began well for derby with an early try for Luke Frixou when
the big second row found himself in a miss-match with the
Hinckley winger. The visitors replied with two penalties in
a half that they largely dominated. At half time Hinckley
led 6-5. Strong words at half time demanded more intensity
from Derby. The players responded, from the kick off Callan
Watson ran from under his own posts feeding Bobby Carr to
score. George Castledine converted to put Derby 12-6 up.
Hinckley then put Derby’s defence under concerted pressure
which the home team stood up to. The excellent defending was
epitomised by Castledine’s brave try saving tackle. On 55
minutes Derby were reduced to 14 after more last ditch
defence led to Jamie Smith infringing the 10 metre rule.
Hinckley took advantage to score and convert. 12-11 down
Derby’s 14 men took the game to Hinckley and with 5 minutes
remaining a penalty was converted by man of the match
Castledine. Derby held on to win a tough game. The backs had
the beating of their opponents but the forwards deserve
praise for winning enough ball to supply them.
Report by Nick Coombs
5th Nov'11: Coalville 10 - 30 Derby Colts
Derby Colts win away at Coalville
Derby Colts beat Coalville 30-10 on Saturday 5th November
2011. Derby faced Coalville needing a performance following
mid-week defeat. Derby started well with an early penalty
from George Castledine. Coalville then shocked Derby with a
try following a kick through that was not dealt with. Derby
regained the lead through another Castledine penalty. Then
came the first of three quality Derby tries. In a rare backs
move Max Chetwyn joined the line to make the extra man
allowing Aaron Finnegan to score in the corner. Castledine
made an excellent conversion from the touch line to put
Derby into an 11-5 half time lead. Derby’s second half
display was more complete with far quicker ball and
excellent backs play. On 45 minutes George Castledine kicked
through to score a try. This fortunate try was followed by a
solo score from Callan Watson running from full back beating
several players to finish under the posts. Derby converted
to lead 25-5. Lewis Hancock completed Derby’s scoring on 60
minutes with another good try after a clever change of
direction between Bobby Carr and Josh McCallion. Derby
conceded a late Coalville score which was disappointing
after a dominant second half display. Amongst several good
Derby displays including captain for the day Jake Thompson
and debutant Tom Doyle the MOM was awarded to Ben Brown.
Report by Nick Coombs
2nd Nov'11: Derby Colts 11 - 26 Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth scored three penalties within the first 10 minutes to establish a lead that they maintained throughout. Derby had two penalty opportunities of their own but failed to convert them. Market Bosworth extended their lead to 12-nil with a further penalty on 30 minutes. Derby’s George Castledine slotted a late penalty to leave the half time score 12-3 to Bosworth. Derby began the second half with a good try from Lewis Hancock following a break from George Castledine. At 12-8 down Derby had an opportunity to exert pressure but from the kick off Bosworth were allowed field position that led to their strong running second row to score from close range. The try was converted to increase the lead to 19-8. Derby pressure resulted in a penalty but once again Bosworth replied with a converted try. Despite a late Derby rally Bosworth completed an impressive 26-11 victory. Derby showed endeavour and effort but against quality opposition better defence is needed. A special mention was made for Sam Neal in his last Colts game before joining the Grenadier Guards.
Report by Nick Coombs
25th / 26th Oct'11: Derby Colts Tour Report
Derby Colts tour to
Normandy...games played 25th and 26th Oct 2011
The first game was hosted by Rouen. The Junior Colts played
an excellent game to win 38-7. Early pressure was well
defended by Rouen until 13 minutes when Bradley Lewis scored
in the corner following a brave steal by James Brentnall
playing at eight. The try was not converted. On 19 minutes
Tom Doyle scored from close range, converted by Ben Cooper,
12-0 to Derby. On 24 minutes came the tour champagne moment
when Alex Barbour halted a charging second row with an
excellent tackle. More good play followed a line-out where
Tom Kent fed Ben Cooper who converted his own try. The half
was finished by a flowing move from deep defence to a fine
finish from Kaan Dalkic, again converted. At half time Derby
led 26-0. The second half saw a more determined Rouen but
Derby stood firm and on 57 minutes Tom Hutchinson scored
following a Tom Doyle run that included a forward roll, the
conversion being slotted by Declan McManus. The bravery of
Derby in defence was illustrated by Jake Biggs who needed to
exit the game following another big hit that resulted in a
cut. On 60 minutes Rouen scored and converted a good try
involving their impressive second row. Derby responded with
a fine team try scored by Sam Tebbs, converted to end the
game 38-7. New captain Mathew Rowley led the team well with
a MOM performance by Tom Doyle. Rouen were a good side but
Derby put in a very good performance.
Derby Senior Colts faced a Rouen side that included under
20's and the game reflected the physicality of older age
groups, despite this Derby impressed to win 22-14. Derby
finished the warm up with a DRFC haka, this seemed to
inspire them as within 3 minutes they scored as Jake Roome
fed the winger Max Chetwyn. Unconverted Derby led 5-0. This
lasted until 16 minutes when powerful play and missed
tackles led to Rouen's second row scoring under the posts.
They converted and minutes later Rouen scored again
following a defensive mix up. The conversion put Rouen 14-5
up and Derby needed a response, the forwards provided the
score touched down by the impressive Jake Barker.
Unconverted the scores stood at 14-10. A Rouen side not used
to losing were clearly rattled by the challenge and the half
ended with a scuffle following a cheap shot towards Derby’s
George Castledine. George responded magnificently as part of
an excellent second half during which Derby stood up
manfully. Sam Neal scored an early try from a line out that
was well converted. Derby led 17-14. On 60 minutes Jake
Roome scored a fine individual try running some 70 yards to
give Derby a significant lead of 22-14. Despite late Rouen
pressure Derby stood firm. Captain Richard Bosworth had led
his team well in a tense match with MOM going to Jake Roome.
Derby Junior Colts faced Caen who proved to be excellent
competition and hosts. Derby won a tight match 17-0. Good
play by both sides was eventually ended on 16 minutes when
poor tackling and fine running led to Laurence Powell
scoring from full back. This was converted for a 7-0 lead.
The remainder of the half saw several Caen penalties well
defended by Derby who throughout the tour showed excellent
defence. The second half continued the close contest with
Ben Cooper slotting a penalty early on to extend the lead.
Several Derby players deserve mention for their efforts in
keeping Derby in front, Luke Bland epitomised the efforts.
On 50 minutes Jamie Twigg scored under the posts to cap a
fine performance by the pack. Ben Cooper converted. Sam
Tebbs was dismissed on 57 minutes but Derby saw the game out
to remain unbeaten on the tour. Two hard games were well won
by an impressive Junior Colts squad. There were many good
performances but the French identified Ben Cooper as MOM.
Derby Senior Colts were hosted by Caen with the pressure of
attempting to maintain the tours unbeaten record. They
achieved this with an impressive 41-17 victory. The
pre-match DRFC haka seemed to inspire the opposition who
scored first through a flying winger, converted for an early
lead. Within 7 minutes Derby replied with George Castledine
picking an excellent running line to score under the posts,
he converted his try. On 17 minutes a sharp backs move led
to Jake Roome scoring a converted try. Caen stole Derby ball
on 25 minutes to score but not convert. Derby’s next try
resulted from them disrupting a Caen line out and Luke
Frixou scored a good individual try, with the conversion
hitting the upright the half ended 19-12 to Derby. Superior
fitness led to a dominant second half display by Derby,
epitomised by the excellent back row who despite changes
showed pace, power and determination. On 43 minutes Jake
Barker scored from centre a converted try. Ollie Jackson
scored on 50 minutes following a Callan Watson run, Callan
was excellent throughout. On 55 minutes a proud Caen side
scored an unconverted try. Any Derby doubts were ended by
Luke Frixou second try followed by a Josh McCallion try
capping a fine tour for the scrum half. The game ended 41-17
with the French identifying Luke Frixou as MOM.
The Colts had achieved four good wins against difficult
opposition....the Colts system obviously continues to
provide excellent player progression.
Report by Nick Coombs
3rd Sep'11: Derby Colts v Sutton Coldfield
No match report but Photographs from the game can be found in the Derby Colts v Sutton Coldfield Photograph Gallery.