14th
Mar'10: Derby v Nuneaton Match Report
We were happy to welcome
Nuneaton to Haslams this week. As usual we were able to
field to good squads. The Derby side laid the foundation for
an excellent set of games. There were a few changes in
personnel from the NLD tournament but it all worked in our
favour. Basics have improved and this led to good
penetrating rugby with at least 3 tries going unanswered and
victory in the first game secured.
The Saxons then continued
the good start. Showing what has now become part of their
way of playing, providing good support for each other. The
game was in balance all the way through but a try to take us
3-2 ahead and some solid defence in the final minute gave us
the second victory of the day.
Well done all.
Thanks to Nuneaton for
coming and we look forward to the Hinckley Festival next
week
Match Report by
Chris Grigg
7th
Mar'10: NLD Finals Day at Derby RFC
Photograph Gallery of Derby U12s A in their games
against Market Rasen U12s and Newark U12s.
Photograph Gallery of Derby U12s B in their games
against Stamford U12s and Southwell U12s.
24th
Jan'10: Derby v Newark Match Report
After too many weeks
of inactivity it was great to get opportunity blow the
Christmas New Year & Snow cob webs out. An excellent turn
out of 36 boys.
Game 1 Derby
The first game started with all Derby pressure, going close
on both wings but unable to turn the pressure into points.
The second half saw Derby still performing well but some
lapses in concentration allowed Newark to go 2 tries ahead.
But the heads didn’t drop and Derby re-established their
grip on the game. It was still difficult to create space as
Newark were very quick up on the Derby attacks! But with
determination quick thinking and some tactical kicking the
Newark defence was broken and the two tries were pulled back
and the game ended two tries a piece.
Try scorers Alex & Jack
Game 2 Saxons
The second game saw Derby Saxons take to the pitch eager to
make their mark and that’s exactly what they did. The first
try coming in the first half from driving open play and good
following up.
In the second
half the Saxons went further ahead from a line-out which
Derby lost but a charge down of the Newark clearance and
quick reactions resulted in a Derby touch-down. Newark
responded and with some changes of personnel turned the game
around and mange to sneak the win 3 tries to 2. But this
does not detract from the skill determination and commitment
shown by all the players.
Try scorers
Peter & Pockets
Overall an excellent performance by all the squad and we
look forward to taking the lessons into the next game.
Match Report by
Chris Grigg
22nd
Nov'09: Derby U12s A & B at the NLD Qualifiers at Ilkeston
RFC
Photograph Gallery U12s A in their Pool games against
Bakewell and Matlock as well as
Photograph Gallery U12s B in their Pool games against
Ilkeston, Chesterfield and Ashbourne.
25th Oct'09:
Derby v Silhillians Match Report
It was a
pleasure for Derby Under 12s to welcome the Silhhilans RFC
to Haslams in a quickly arranged fixture. "The Sills" made
contact after their game had been subject to late
cancellation.
"The Sills" last played Derby back in April at the end of
last season when Derby won the Sutton Coldfield tournament.
The Sills had lost to Derby in a hard fought contest but
appreciated the way Derby played rugby and it is real
testament to all the players that the reputation gained on
that Finals day encourages teams from far a field to want to
play against us.
The first games today saw the Tigers concede an early try
but this galvanised the Tigers and some excellent rugby saw
the Tigers run out out 21 -7 winners. Hugo Lynn excelled at
scrum half and Josh McDonald had his best game so far on the
wing.
The second game saw Derby take on the best of the Sills
could offer and a close fought contest saw Derby run out
eventual winners 21-0 in a real strong team performance.
Tom Ward displayed some strong running which "the Sills"
found difficult to cope with and the pack scrummaged
exceptionally well.
Special mention to Jacob Orme, Lewis Fearon and Jonny Doyle
for playing in both games due to shortage of forwards.
Very pleasing performances from the whole of the squad.
Photographs
of the game can be viewed within the
Photograph
Galleries
Match Report by
Colette Ball
