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| 1st xv result – Newcastle Falcons 73 – 12 Caldy |
| Premiership Rugby Cup Match report – John Mallon, Wirral Globe Newcastle scored 11 tries and brushed a young and experimental Caldy team aside as they qualified for the quarter finals of the Premiership Rugby Cup with Caldy unable to go through to the next round. Caldy caught their hosts off guard after five minutes when the ball got to Will Robinson and the Scotland under 20 international went over to continue his impressive recent form. The Caldy try seemed to inspire the home side who scored three quick tries to take the game away from their opponents in the opening 20 minutes. However, fans of both sides agreed that the part-time Caldy played exceptionally well against their professional opposition. Newcastle secured the bonus point before the break. They had a great start to the second half scoring two quick tries but Caldy kept the pressure on and after another brace of tries youngster Jack Ellam scored his first try for the first XV. A further four tries from the Falcons saw a spectacular score at the end of the match. But that does not take away from the young Caldy team’s effort and as the Championship season moves into March they will be able to progress from this experience. The Caldy second XV secured an impressive win at Preston Grasshoppers to win their 109th game in a row a run that stretches back to April 2019. The Caldy 3rd XV, currently in the third tier of the Halbro League, are currently in second place. In their first season they play top of the league Ellesmere Port at Paton Field on Saturday and a victory could see them in with a real chance of promotion. Caldy’s final Premiership Rugby Cup game is next Saturday against Doncaster Knights away before a break until March.    Caldy in action against Newcastle Falcons Images – Tim Kilpatrick 2nd xv result Halbro NW Bathtime Premier League Preston Grasshoppers 26 – 41 Caldy Caldy 2nd xv extended their lead to 20 points clear at the top of the Premier League with an impressive team performance away at Lightfoot Green Lane. Preston Grasshoppers were in front twice and the scores were level at 26 – 26 with 20 minutes to go. Late tries by Rob Cooke and Lucas Wiggins, converted by Dan Rabbette, secured a great win and continued their unbeaten run to 109 games in all competitions ! Next up top of the table clash next Saturday away at Fylde Hawks, Woodlands Memorial Ground, Blackpool Road, Ansdell, Lytham St. Annes. Rugby coming up next weekend : Caldy 1st xv away at Castle Park, Saturday 15th February Premiership Rugby Cup Doncaster Knights v Caldy kick off 2.30pm Caldy 2nd xv away at Woodlands Memorial Ground, Saturday 15th February Halbro NW Bathtime Premier League Fylde Hawks v Caldy kick off 2.00pm Top of the table clash – 3rd place v 1st place Caldy ! Caldy 3rd xv at Paton Field, Saturday 15th February Halbro NW Bay Travel Division 3 West Caldy Rav3rs v Ellesmere Port kick off 2.00pm Another top of the table clash – 2nd place Rav3rs v 1st place ! – Save the date – Saturday 14th June 2025 Caldy Rugby Club – End of Season Ball Details to follow in due course |
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