1st xv result - Ampthill 33 - 19 CaldyCaldy’s difficult start to the season continued at Ampthill as…
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 1st xv result – Caldy 21 – 26 Cambridge |
| This was an attritional game by two sides playing catch up after both suffered bruising defeats in the first round of the Championship. Cambridge Head Coach Richie Williams acknowledged the tightness of the contest. “This is probably my fifth visit to Caldy and I am pleased to have eventually picked up a win. We needed it. Both sides played defensive rugby and Jared Cardew’s try on the stroke of half time just tipped it for us. In the last 10 minutes Caldy put real pace on the game and we were pleased to hold out for the victory”. Caldy started brightly enough with an early Ollie Hearn try from a driven maul. Grimoldby quickly replied with a penalty which was countered by Caldy through a brace of place kicks by Tom Curtis. Twice Caldy centre Mike Cartmill made incisive breaks before being hauled down by the visitors. The early momentum was promising but flattered to deceive. Soon Cambridge was dominating territory and possession, only mistakes by the visitors and Caldy’s excellent scramble defence kept the home side ahead 11-6. Eventually the pressure told. Two quick tries fired the Blood and Sand in front. The first by the excellent Kayde Sylvester was swiftly followed by a second through flanker Cardew. A searing break by Ruaridh Dawson from the base of a scrum on the Caldy 10 metre line had caught the Ravers napping and the supporting Cardew was able to stroll over unopposed to provide the easiest of conversions for Grimoldby. The visitors went into the sheds with a seven-point lead at 11-18. Caldy came out with renewed purpose but despite going close on a couple of occasions it was agricultural rugby. Curtis closed the gap to 14-18 with another penalty but Caldy were still reliant on huff and puff rather than using their flair and ability. Another penalty from Grimoldby and a Benjamin Brownlee try from a driving maul gave the visitors a deserved 12-point cushion with only 15 minutes of a turgid contest to see out. On 66 minutes the introduction of the Ravers’ Welsh ‘jack in the box’ Lewis Barker changed everything. For the last 10 minutes the home supporters enjoyed some up tempo free flowing rugby orchestrated by Barker. Ollie Wynn picked up his second try in as many games and at 21 – 26 Caldy were pushing for the win but were eventually beaten by the clock.  Images – Barry Quatermass Caldy’s DOR Gareth Davies was succinct in his appraisal. “We are not at the standard we should be at. We must improve and quickly.” Despite the disappointing reverse there were some brighter spots for Caldy. Up front tight head prop Monty Weatherby impressed in the loose and the introduction of Ollie Wynn, Lewis Barker and debutant Jordan Jones revved up the Ravers. Next week the Ravers travel to newcomers Chinnor who have made an altogether impressive start to their life in the Championship. Caldy 1st xv next game – AWAY at Kingsey Road, Thame Sat 5th Sept – Chinnor v Caldy 2nd xv result – Caldy 83 v 10 Macclesfield Another barnstorming performance puts Caldy 2nd xv joint top of the Premier League with maximum points alongside Fylde Hawks 2nd xv. Tries – Charlie Hyde x 3, Charlie Attis, Freddie Arista, Ryan Higginson x 2, Dan Rabbette, Joe Murray, Sam Roberts x 2, Mattie Rabette and Paz. Conversions – Freddie Arista Caldy 2nd xv next game – AWAY at Memorial Ground, Sat 12th Oct – Wirral v Caldy 3rd xv result – Oxton Parkonians 27 – 26 Caldy The Rav3rs fell to a narrow one point defeat, against a well drilled and spirited Oxton Parkonians 1st xv. Well done to Oxton Parkonians fly half, who held his nerve to slot a penalty kick with the last play of the game from 35m out. Again, there were plenty of positives to take from the game. Returns to competitive rugby for Max Fletcher, Carl Southan and Connor Windell, as well as a hat-trick for our junior colts speedster Rob Waring and 80 mins of waddling by Liam Devaney. Our next game is at home against Wirral 3rd xv on 12th October. Caldy 3rd XV next game – HOME at Paton Field, Sat 12th Oct – Caldy v Wirral Senior Colts result – Lymm 47 – 12 Caldy Caldy u18s lost away to league leaders Lymm u18s. Unfortunately down to 14 players with no subs due to squad injuries. Caldy dominated the scrum, scored a great interception try and plus the try of the game running in the full length of the pitch. Lymm’s large squad and strength in depth proved the difference. Caldy Senior Colts next game – HOME at Paton Field, Sun 6th Oct – Caldy v Wirral Gulls kick off 2.00pm Junior Colts result – Lymm 25 – 26 Caldy Caldy u17s won their third consecutive game on the road to sit second in the Halbro Junior Colts League A and with a game in hand over leaders Chester u17s. Caldy Junior Colts next game – HOME at Paton Field, Sun 6th Oct – Caldy v Whitchurch kick off 12.30pm |
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