Rugby year 10 report

Rugby Year 10 17/09/09

Nova Hreod 19 points vs. Greendown 23 points

Going to the match yesterday was a big challenge for the boys, seeing as last year Nova luckily scraped a win - not this time though! Two quick tries from Josh Paradise and Harrison Batty set the pace, but unfortunately were not converted for the extra points. Nova managed to pull one back after terrific defence from the team, and in particular some big tackles from full back Christopher Durrant. Two more spirited tries from Karl Godwin, on hand to support the hard yards gained by Harrison Batty, really set the tone. Nova managed to fight back in the second half and pull another two tries back, (but they had to as they were roared on by a large group of Mums and girlfriends!!) despite more excellent Greendown defence. In the closing skirmishes with only 4 points in it Greendown boys defended with just about everything they had and spent the final four minutes encamped in the Nova 22 yrd area. A very good match and Greendown defying the odds deserved their victory. My man of the match would have to be Karl Godwin for his two tries and try saving tackles closely followed by Josh Paradise and Christopher Durrant for outstanding play.


Match reported by Harrison Batty (cpt)

Note from Mr. Harding: Harrison Batty displayed not only a high level of skill, determination and courage, which had a positive effect on the whole squad, but also fantastic leadership qualities and a superb motivator on the field of play. Well done to ‘Harry’, and to a group of very proud Greendown lads. A pleasure to be with.