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| 2nd xv result – Caldy 83 – 10 Rochdale 3rd xv result – Caldy 33 – 38 Crosby St Mary’s |
| NOWIRUL Bathtime Premier League Caldy 2nd xv …….. 83pts Tries: Chandigere x 2, Pickering x 2, Carroll x 3, Hyde x 4, Mitchell Conversions: Rabbette x 10, Penalty Rabbette Rochdale 2nd xv ………………..10pts Caldy 2nd xv continued their winning streak with 19 out of 19 in the league this season & maintained their lead of 27 points clear at the top above second placed Fylde Hawks 2nd xv who were awarded a home walkover from Wirral 2nd xv. Despite the final score by all accounts the game was no walkover. Rochdale’s forwards put Caldy under pressure, their no. 9 / no. 10 combined well plus some great kicking from no. 10. But ultimately Rochdale could not handle the pace of the game dictated by Caldy who were relentless in their efforts as a team. Caldy’s forwards powered over the line & Caldy’s backs kicked / chased numerous times to run in 12 tries before the final whistle.     Images – Barry Macdonald Caldy 2nd xv’s unbeaten run has now been nearly 6 seasons – they last lost a game in April 2019 ! There had been some confusion as to how many games they have played over that period of time – I had thought 112 ? but according to our “statto” club archivist Roger Flashman it’s now 119 games unbeaten in all competitions ! Caldy 3rd xv result Halbro NW The Bay div 3 West Caldy 33 – 38 Crosby St Mary’s Match report – Steve Bishop Crosby St Mary’s made the trip to Paton Field from Hightown last Saturday. On the back of a big win against Port Sunlight their tails were up. Not the fittest of sides but with two proper snipers at nine and ten. Caldy had cobbled a side together for this visit. We had a Junior Colts centre filling in at ten. We had dragged a couple of old faces out of retirement. At one point we had a prop on the wing. In truth, the game should have been done and dusted by half time, but the Rav3rs insistence on trying to off load instead of trusting the ruck cost us dearly, with Saints intercepting twice to stay in touch. We then lost Luke Denn to a hamstring tear and Connor to a back injury. We stuck at it second half, but once again coughed up cheap ball. When the win looked likely, yet another interception put Saints 5 up with minutes to go. Caldy then got over the try line to attempt to go level but were inexplicably held up. A lesson in just making sure was to be had there. Five points and the chance to kick for the win went begging. In hindsight though, let’s remember what this team is about. To bring on young players – tick. To keep the old and bold involved – tick. Special mentions go to Rob Waring for covering at ten. Well done young man. Nath Gardner for his Senior debut. Duncan Hendry for his sticky finger line out catching master class AND playing the full 80. Well done all. Three games – all at home – and a semi-final to go. Let’s finish the season in style. COYR.     Images – Barry Macdonald u17s Junior Colts result League Cup Quarter Final Caldy – Liverpool St Helens The Junior Colts progressed to the League Cup Semi Final with a home walkover. Their last Halbro NW Junior Colts League A game is away versus Chester this Sunday 16th March to decide the League A winner ! – Future Ravers in National Schools Rugby u18s Plate Final Seven Caldy Colts started yesterday for St Anselm’s College 1st xv in the Continental Tyres National Schools Rugby u18 Plate Final. The result was St Anslem’s College 35 – 55 Dauntsey’s School in a very competitive game played at Ealing Trailfinders. Well done to Fin McGrath, Ethan Milner, Jamie Arista, Ed Unsworth, Tony Hirons & try scorers Alex Kerr & Leo Grist-Corf. – Rugby coming up this weekend : Guinness Men’s Six Nations Super Saturday finale on TV Italy v Ireland ko 2.15pm, Wales v England ko 4.45pm, France v Scotland ko 8.00pm Caldy u17s Junior Colts away at Hare Lane this Sunday 16th March Halbro NW Junior Colts League A – Chester v Caldy kick off 12.00pm Cheshire Mini Rugby Festivals u7s – u12s u12s Cheshire Festival at Paton Field this Sunday 16th March Gates open from 8.30am & games kick off from 10.00am – Rugby coming up the following weekend : Caldy 1st xv at Paton Field Saturday 22nd March The Championship Caldy 1st xv v Chinnor 1st xv kick off 3.00pm Caldy 2nd xv at Paton Field Saturday 22nd March Halbro NW Bathtime Premier League Caldy 2nd xv v Preston Grasshoppers 2nd xv kick off 3.00pm Caldy 3rd xv at Paton Field Saturday 22nd March Halbro NW The Bay Travel Div 3 West Caldy Rav3rs v Ruskin Park kick off 3.00pm – Next Dicky’s Dinner – SOLD OUT Friday 4th April 2025 – Save the date – Saturday 14th June 2025 Caldy Rugby Club – End of Season Ball Details to follow in due course |
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