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Stockwood Park extended their winning start to the season with their fifth successive victory in league and cup rugby when they demolished Huntingdon. They won this RFU Senior Vase second-round tie 59-0 in an excellent exhibition of running rugby by their young and speedy backs, all built on rock solid defence in all areas.Former Colt number eight Will Bennett had a field day, scoring four tries with some powerful running from the base of the scrum.Speedy left wing Kyran Ryan scored two tries of his own with further tries from centre Alfie Daly, scrum half Frank Daly and fly half Brandon Lewsey, who also kicked seven conversions to give him a total of 19 points in the game.Park led 33-0 at halftime, with Bennett having scored a hat trick, and maintained their pressure to the end.Huntingdon were not helped by disruptions caused by injury but they were never able to withstand the confident and skilful team performance by Park.Stockwood Park now entertain Rushden & Higham RFC this … [Read more...] about Five in a row as Stockwood extend their winning start

Garstang manager Richard Cookney was a happy man despite seeing his side beaten in their PlayerMatch.Com Cup tie at the weekend. The Riversiders were beaten on penalties by First Division South leaders FC Oswestry Town after a 2-2 draw.They had been within seconds of victory, only to concede a stoppage-time equaliser which set up the shootout.“I’m really happy with the lads; they gave a spirited performance,” Cookney said.“Going off the Pilkington game which ended 8-0, we needed a reaction and got hit by sucker punches from two corners.“We probably could have scored seven or eight but I’ve asked a lot out of the lads with different formations.“We’ve got one, we’ve stuck to it and that’s going to be it for the season; the lads know what I need out of them.“Three came off with cramp they worked that hard, we created a lot of chances and lots of players are coming back, so I was really impressed with the lads.”While … [Read more...] about Garstang boss takes the positives from cup defeat

0 Have your say Responsibility was thrust into his hands while laid low with an Achilles injury. Now Pompey’s newly-appointed vice-captain is back in match action, carrying out a different duty following Kenny Jackett’s decision.Not that Lee Brown believes the honour will necessarily affect his dressing room input too much.A prominent figure on and off the pitch, the 29-year-old is among the more vocal of the Blues’ playing squad, often armed with a wisecrack and smile. Last month, Jackett opted to remove the captaincy from Brett Pitman and hand it to first-team anchor Tom Naylor.As for the vice-captancy, Brown was chosen to succeed Gareth Evans. It’s represents the first time the left-back has been entrusted with such a role in the senior game.Although he’s still learning the power it wields.He said: ‘It’s a great honour and I will carry it out to the best of my ability, you can be sure of … [Read more...] about Brown: Pompey vice-captaincy won’t alter me

There was a three-way tie as Dunstable Downs ladies competed for the England Golf Medal and Centenary Jug. Chris Jones, Anita Booth and Ann Alston will now play-off in the jug competition.Jones won the Silver Division with Booth in second as Jean Norton won the Bronze Division, Carol Whittingham the runner-up.The men competed for the Monthly Medal and the Silver Tassie. Graeme Danby was the winner of Division One in the medal with a net score of 67 (77-10=67), followed by Chris Powell in second place (80-12=68).Division Two was won by Graham Wale with a net 69 (98-29=69) with Kimon Gibbs (83-13=70) second.The Silver Tassie was won by Paul Anstey with a net 70 (84-14=70), beating Chris Spooner (72-2=70) on countback. Phil Raikes won Division One in an Extra Stableford (35 points) and Division Two was won by Dave Burke with 36 points. LOAN WATCH: Daniels can't prevent Rovers from falling to United defeat Starkey’s brace secures the victory … [Read more...] about Three-way tie in the jug competition

Matty Flynn’s brace ensured East Stirlingshire secured their spot in the next round of the South Challenge Cup after defeating Blackburn United 2-1 at New Murrayfield Park on Saturday. Flynn’s man of the match performance embodied the newfound battling nature of Derek Ure’s squad having secured back to back 2-1 wins in tightly contested affairs.Paul McCafferty’s early effort from 6 yards out seemed to suggest that Shire would dictate early matters, but the visitors quickly fell back into their shell in what was a tentative opening.However, with only their second effort of the game Shire took an early lead. Martin Orr directed his pinpoint cross into the path of Flynn who steered his header expertly beyond the helpless reach of Mitchell in the United goal.Flynn’s opener seemed to shake the hosts’ confidence with Shire buoyed by their opener. Jordan Tapping, always a threat from corners, nearly doubled United’s misery but the physical centre … [Read more...] about Blackburn United 1 East Stirling shire 2: Flynn at the double