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| 1st xv result – London Scottish 31 – 13 Caldy |
| The Championship The Rugby Paper match report – Ollie Aust London Scottish ……..31 pts Tries: Wilkinson 11, Marshall 26, Bellamy 31, McMillan 37, 51 Conversions: Bellamy 12, 32, 38 Caldy…………………..13 pts Tries: Gallagher 42, 44 Penalty: Barker 30 London Scottish cruised to victory in their final home game of the season as their physical display in both attack and defence proved too much for Caldy. Scottish ran in five tries to secure the bonus point with lightening quick outside centre Frank McMillan grabbing two. “It feels great, three wins in a row now, so we are looking forward to going to Coventry next week,” said McMillan.“ I’ve been given full license to express myself on the pitch, so when you’re given that chance you’ve got to take it. I go looking for someone in front of me who I can get at quite easily and just go from there. Now I just want to roll on to next week and end the season on a high” After a strong driving maul, Scottish took advantage of their field position with a barrage of physical carries before second row Matt Wilkinson crashed over for the game’s opening score, converted by fullback Josh Bellamy. Another lineout for the hosts five metres out gave them the perfect platform to launch another driving effort, this time with No.8 Tom Marshall the beneficiary. An abrasive carry from flanker Tristan Woodman gave Caldy their first meaningful territory leading to fly-half Lewis Barker opening the visitors’ account with three points from the tee. However, Scottish replied swiftly, with full-back Josh Bellamy gliding through untouched following a well-worked set-piece play, adding the extras in the process. The hosts secured the bonus point just before the break with McMillan showing a clean pair of heels to speed over from short-range. It was the visitors who started the second half faster as hooker Matt Gallagher powered over off the back of a driving maul, to bring life back to the contest. Two minutes later and Gallagher was in again, this time the driving maul acting as a base for a pick and go down the blindside as the hooker dived over in the corner to bring Caldy back into the game. But Scottish did find a reply, with McMillan again showing his electric pace, as he sped free and cruised over from halfway to score the final try. London Scottish : Bellamy, Gribbon, McMillan, Simonds (McCallum 73), Zheng, Sheppard (Wilstead 70), Law (Nutton 59), Clarke (Cave 59), Wallis (Doorey-Palmer 75), Challenger (Ashworth 75), Wilkinson, Carr (Browne 59), Trenholm (c), Ransom (Barrett 70), Marshall. Caldy : Davies, Hyde (Mitchell 59), Wilkinson, Barlow, Robinson, Barker (Rabbette 70), Wynn (Hanson 53), Weatherby (Higginson 56), Gallagher (Hearn 53), Harper, Stevenson (Rushton 75), Sanders, Olyott, Woodman, (Wilson 75), Dickinson (c) Referee : Alexander Thomas Attendance : 674 The Rugby Paper Star player – Frank McMillan – London Scottish – Final round of Championship Rugby next weekend : Caldy 1st xv at Paton Field Saturday 31st May The Championship Caldy v Bedford Blues kick off 3.00pm Tickets are available to buy via our club website : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/ – IMPORTANT MESSAGE – Grounds Security at Paton Field Last night we had a traveller arrive at the Club around 6.30pm who parked his caravan with family in the main car park. Luckily it was a Club training night and we were able to manage the situation by locking and manning the gates. He drove off briefly in his car (but left his caravan) to buy some food and was refused entry back in. Another traveller arrived to try to gain entry and after an altercation the police were called who arrived in force and got him and his family to leave. Everyone using the clubhouse and playing fields must remain vigilant – please ensure all three vehicle gates to the main drive & bottom tracks are manned during busy periods and to be kept closed & locked at all times. –  – Caldy Cougars & Cobras – Women’s Touch Rugby Women’s League report last Wednesday 21 May It was Oldershaw Diamond’s turn to host the latest round of the Wirral Women’s Touch Series. Caldy took two teams, Cougars and Cobras. Cougars Squad: Nicola Hughes, Natasha Carney, Mary Campbell, Clare Collie, Katy Smith and debutants Holly Meager, Katie Harrison & Niamh O’Keefe. Cougars played two games winning against Parkonians Blues 2-0 with trys from Holly Meager and Mary Campbell. Cougars drew their second game against Parkonians Red’s 0-0. This is the first season back into the league for Cougars after a short break and so far they have played 5 games, winning 2 drawing 2 with 1 loss. Cobras Squad: Abbie Milne, Harriet Borstelmann, Emma Wilson, Liz Walker, Amelia Clarke, Kathryn Hollis, Rachel Jones, Holly Medcalf, Charl Redfern (Capt) Caroline Prosser & Polly Pattinson. Cobras played three games against Oldershaw Diamonds, Birkenhead Panthers & Hoylake. Cobras won their first game winning 2 – 0 with trys from Emma Wilson and Kathryn Hollis. The second game was a 0-1 loss against Birkenhead Panthers. And the final game against Hoylake a win 3-0, with two trys from Harriet Borstelmann and one from Emma Wilson. This year’s league is shaping up to be a very competitive, but fun series. Next round is on 4th June at Hoylake.  Image – Andy Sharpes Wirral Waves The newly formed Wirral Waves is a team made from players in the Women’s League, players from other clubs who have come together to form a combined squad of players who want to play more competitively and develop as Touch players. This is probably something unique but has really helped develop the standard in Touch across the borough. Caldy Cobras Mixed Ladies are heavily involved in this ground breaking team. Wirral Waves have just completed round 1 of the Women’s National Touch Series which is a club based competition. Round 2 is in Leamington next week.  Coach and founder Andy Sharpes – Caldy Touch Image – Andy Sharpes – Men’s Mental Health Boot Camp at Caldy RFC Every Wednesday 7:30pm Please feel free to join Duncan Hendry’s Men’s Mental Health Boot Camp at the club. There is no charge and it is open to all, members or not. The activities cater for a wide range of abilities and people can work as hard or little as they like. Clearly there are the physical health benefits but more importantly are the mental and social benefits as it connects men and provides an opportunity to talk. Duncan is a semi retired PE teacher, now coaching sport at Calday Grange Grammar School and former Caldy 1st xv player who still laces up his boots occasionally on a Saturday at Caldy RFC.  Image – Duncan Hendry |
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