1st xv result - Doncaster Knights 48 - 0 Caldy Premiership Rugby CupMatch report - Guy Williams, The Rugby…

A view from JJ’s Bank
1st xv result – Caldy 15 – 17 Coventry |
That’s more like it ! In their best performance of the season Caldy took the unbeaten league leaders right to the wire before a last-minute penalty rescued the win for the full-time professionals. Although denied another famous win, the Wirral public left Paton Field in a joyous mood as the Ravers’ performance combined with a beautiful autumn day lifted the spirits.![]() Just a great day out Image – Barry Macdonald For the previous 4 games Caldy had struggled to find the cohesive tight performance that is required in the Championship, their situation not being helped by the absence of some ten frontline players. With five of these experienced players returning to the starting lineup there was a buzz around an expectant Paton Field. By the end of the eighty minutes the buzz had become a roar. Caldy’s defence was tested in an even first 15 minutes but despite charging runs from some of Coventry’s explosive ball carriers the visitors couldn’t break through. The home side weren’t just hanging in there, they were matching their full-time opponents in all facets of the game. After 25 minutes another strong carry from the excellent Tristan Woodman was shadowed by Mike Cartmill who scampered over to give Caldy the deserved opening score but cruelly Lewis Barker’s conversion kick rebounded off the post. ![]() The excellent Tristan Woodman sets up a try for Mike Cartmill Image – Barry Macdonald Although Coventry went ahead ten minutes before the break with a converted try it was still nip and tuck between the sides. Ten minutes after the restart Caldy nudged back in front 12-7 with an Ollie Hearn try after a storming drive by the home pack. There were contrasting emotions on the Bank; the home supporters were delighted but the unexpectedly anxious Coventry supporters hadn’t prepared for a nailbiter. ![]() Tom Sanders charges down the kick Image – Barry Macdonald The visitors piled on the pressure and the nous of their experienced former England international Matt Kvesic was the difference as the number eight shunted debutant Coventry forward Dan Green over for a converted try to retake the lead 12-14. But the Ravers weren’t done. Forward pressure led to a kickable penalty which Lewis Barker slotted to put Caldy ahead 15-14 with only 5 minutes to go. As the visitors chased the game Caldy looked to be in control. Three minutes to go and a Caldy penalty and line out drive set up a promising field position until Kvesic struck again. An inexplicable Kvesic ball rip from the Caldy maul set up a last-ditch Coventry counterattack. Caldy’s defence was penalized by Wirral referee Ian Tempest and Australian fly half Liam Richman kicked the goal to seal the win for the visitors. At this level the margins are ever so slender. A losing bonus point is a poor return for a fine game by the Ravers, but they will be buoyed by a committed and much improved performance from the squad. Caldy 1st xv next game Premiership Rugby Cup HOME at Paton Field, Sat 2nd Nov Caldy v Newcastle Falcons kick off 2.00pm 3rd xv result – Oldedrshaw 5 v 59 Caldy A young Rav3ers team, led by the experience of Tom Shanahan, Jaco Oosthuyzen and Max Doyle, with a 30 minute cameo from the old war horse Duncan Hendry successfully overcame an experienced Oldershaw team to maintain 3rd place in the Nowirul The Bay Travel Division 3 West. The first half was a fairly even affair swapping early tries by Max Fletcher from a driving maul converted by Max Doyle with an Oldershaw reply by Phil Skeggs. Late in the half the Rav3ers started to excert their dominance with further tries from Rob Waring and another from a driving maul scored by Max Fletcher. Both tries converted from wide out by Max Doyle. Half Time Oldershaw 5 – Rav3ers 21 Rav3ers continued their dominance over a tiring Oldershaw team with Player of the Match Jack Wilson scoring under the posts straight from the kick off, converted by Max Doyle. Rav3ers scored further tries through Lucas Wiggins (2), Barney Matthews and Dave Jones, with a second try in the match for Rob Waring. A total of 9 tries scored with Max Doyle successfully converting 7. Final score Oldersaw 5 v Rav3ers 59. Next Caldy 3rd xv home match is this Friday evening, 25th October with a 7.30pm kick off against 2nd placed Wallasey. Everyone is welcome so please get yourself down to Paton Field this Friday evening to enjoy community rugby at it’s best ! Membership, Season Tickets & Match Tickets All digital memberships, season tickets & match tickets are available to buy via our club website – please go to https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/ Premiership Cup round 1 – Caldy supporters coaches to AJ Bell On Friday 8th November the 1st XV will take on Sale Sharks in the Prem Cup at the AJ Bell Stadium. We are organising supporters coaches that will depart the club at approximately 5:45pm, returning to Caldy after the match. We have 50 seater coaches available @ £10 per head. Please contact Lynn Ridgway – [email protected] ASAP if you wish to buy a seat on the coach. Caldy RFC presents “A Night with Rugby Legends” on Friday 22nd November All enquiries please contact Mary – details below |
