1st xv result - Hartpury 38 - 22 Caldy2nd xv result - Stockport 22 - 55 Caldyu17s result - Stockport 22 - 34 Caldy …
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| 1st xv result – Caldy 22 – 33 Coventry u18s result – Newport 16 – 12 Caldy u17s result – Caldy 24 – 14 Sandbach |
Champ Rugby round 10 – Saturday 13th December 2025 The Rugby Paper report by John Lyon Caldy ….……… 22 pts Tries: Barlow 13, Higginson 25, C Wilkinson 60 Conversions: K Wilkinson 13, 26 Penalty: K Wilkinson 23 Coventry ………. 33 pts Tries: Strong 17, Nayalo 33, Thomas 52, Tiueti 65, Baker 68 Conversions: Thomas 18, 33, 52, 68 Coventry’s squad depth proved the difference as Caldy’s valiant effort ran out of steam in the final 20 minutes. Having led 17-14 at half-time, the full-time conditioning and the midfield carries of the fully professional Coventry squad eventually told on the part-time Ravers. “We are disappointed not to get anything out of the game” said Caldy’s director of rugby Gareth Davies. “I thought we were superb in the first half and well worthy of our lead but the second half was a different story. Coventry’s strength in depth showed through and we struggled for both territory and possession. However, there are some positives to take from the game particularly the first half performance.” A planned move from the base of a scrum put Caldy centre Michael Barlow in for the opening score but somewhat against the run of play the visitors struck back a few minutes later through Morgan Strong. Caldy went ahead 10-7 from a Kieran Wilkinson penalty and were playing the more fluent rugby. It was an unexpected contrast of styles with Caldy’s backs outplaying Coventry’s forward dominated physicality. Repeatedly moving the point of attack to get their pacy wingers Will Robinson and Obi Ene into the game eventually paid dividends for the Ravers. The outstanding Ene leapt high to win a contested kick and then sparked the best move of the match. With forwards and backs combining the ball traversed the pitch a couple of times before tight head prop Ryan Higginson went in at the corner to push the Ravers into a deserved 17-7 lead. Then the wheels started to work loose. The loss of Caldy’s imposing second row Max Loboda to injury, tipped the forward battle decisively in favour of the visitors. Their powerful mid field carries were taking their toll and Coventry scored just before the interval through second row Senitiki Nayalo. They started the second period in similar fashion with a try and a third successful conversion by stand off Joshua Thomas to take a slender 17-21 lead. Although a 60-minute try by Connor Wilkinson nudged the Ravers back ahead the power of the professional side told in the final quarter. Tries by Daffyd, Rhys Tiueti and Ewan Baker sealed the bonus point win for Coventry. Caldy : Hyde (Mitchell 68) Robinson, Wilkinson, Barlow, Ene, Wilkinson, Thomas, Higginson (Sproston 45) Hearn, (Gallagher 65), Rushton, (Jones 68) Loboda (Gerrard 39) Olyott, Ridgway (Weatherby 50), Logan, Dickinson (c) Coventry : Barker (Mathews 68) Bavadra (Bacon 52) Morris, Tiueti, Sullivan, Thomas, Maunder (Barton 52) Benz-Salomon (Lines 58) Poole (c), (Longstaff 59) Salt (Johnson 40) Shine, (Nayagi 68) Nayalo, Green (Ferrie 40) Ball, Strong Referee: Craig Maxwell-Keys Attendance : 892     Images thanks to Barry MacDonald – u18s Senior Colts NW League A Newport u18s Senior Colts …….. 16 pts Caldy u18s Senior Colts ………… 12 pts u17s Junior Colts NW League A Caldy u17s Junior Colts …………. 24 pts Caldy u17s Junior Colts …..……. 14 pts – Rugby coming up  Image by Francesca Rowley Saturday 20th December – Champ Rugby round 11 Hartpury v Caldy kick off 2.30pm at 4ED Hartpury Stadium, Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BE For those unable to travel to Hartpury we will be live streaming this Champ Rugby game on TV the clubhouse at Paton Field. Kitchen & Bars will be open from 12.00 noon.  Plus Saturday 20th December – NOWIRUL Premier League Stockport 2nd xv v Caldy 2nd xv kick off 2.00pm at Headlands Road, Stockport SK7 3AN Saturday 20th December – NOWIRUL Div 3 West Newton-le-Willows v Caldy 3rd xv kick off 2.00pm at Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9XE – Sunday 21st December – Halbro NW Junior Colts Conference League A Stockport u17s v Caldy u17s kick off 12.30pm at Headlands Road, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 3AN – Saturday 27th December – Champ Rugby round 12 Caldy v Ampthill kick off 2.00pm at Paton Field Match Tickets are available to buy here : https://caldyrugbyclub.com/buy-tickets-membership/ Hospitality details & bookings please contact Kenzie email : [email protected] This is our Christmas bonanza. Festive rugby, big atmosphere and a massive Champ Rugby showdown to finish the year. We need Paton Field packed & JJ’s Bank full. Bring your mates, bring the family, shake off the turkey and carry on your Xmas celebrations down at the club.  |
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