Caldy’s last Championship fixture before Christmas is tomorrow away against 6th placed Hartpury. The Wirral…
A View from JJ’s Bank
| 1st xv result – Hartpury 38 – 22 Caldy 2nd xv result – Stockport 22 – 55 Caldy u17s result – Stockport 22 – 34 Caldy |
| Champ Rugby round 11 – Saturday 20th December 2025 The Rugby Paper report by Luke Jarmyn Hartpury ……….. 38 pts Tries: Short 7, 66; Lemon 12, Morris 56, McArthur 75 Conversions: Bazalgette 8, 13, 57, 67, 76 Penalty: Bazalgette 70 Caldy ….……… 22 pts Tries: Gallagher 33, 42; Hyde 50 Conversions: Wilkinson 34, 51 Penalty: Wilkinson 40+1 Openside Harry Short scored two tries in a man-of-the-match showing to help Hartpury fight back and maintain their unbeaten streak at home this season. Alongside Short’s double, playmaker Harry Bazalgette didn’t miss a kick to score 13 points from the tee with the Gloucestershire side moving up to fourth in the table. Hartpury head coach Mark Cornwell was full of praise to both sides, and told TRP: “I’m happy we got the five points, as it’s a good way to finish before Christmas and that was our aim. We know how difficult Caldy are as a side, because they stay in the fight, they’re scrappy and if we’re not accurate it invites them in to the game, and that’s exactly what happened.” With the Hartpury University based ground basking in some festive sunlight, it didn’t take long for the home side to open the scoring with some slick passing resulting in Short bundling over the try line by the right post on the seventh minute.Less than five minutes later and the home side doubled their lead with lock Dale Lemon being helped over the whitewash in similar fashion. Caldy fought back, with talisman hooker Matt Gallagher dotting down from a driving maul before more pressure in Hartpury’s territory led to fly-half Kieran Wilkinson scoring a penalty kick before the break. The Cheshire side’s increased tempo paid dividends; Gallagher scored his second just minutes after the restart to put the visitors ahead. The pendulum had swung with the visitors as Charlie Hyde placed the ball in near enough the same spot as their last try – providing his side with a 22-14 advantage. Some confident Ravers play saw scrum-half Ollie Wynn chip over the top, gathered by openside Dan Owen, and fullback Charlie Hyde diving over. Hartpury rallied, winger Jake Morris dashed over on the cusp of the hour, and an overthrown Caldy line-out throw allowed Short to put the home side back ahead. Ravers’ replacement Nathan Rushton saw yellow in the final minutes before prop Archie McArthur muscled over to complete Hartpury’s victory by the left post. Caldy coach Matt Cairns said: “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the game. Two good teams having a go, evenly matched, and we were in control at one point in the second-half but we coughed up some errors and Hartpury took full advantage.” Hartpury : Morgan (Lewis 44), Morris, Smith, Allsopp, Holliday, Bazalgette, Lennon (Gealy 57), Trevett (McArthur 61), Hunt (Crane 61), J Benz-Salomon (Minnis 67), Lemon, Davies (c), Cobbett (Paramore 77), Short (Hart 72), Hayler, Not used: Field Caldy : Hyde, Tudor (Ene 67), C Wilkinson, Barlow, Robinson, K Wilkinson, Wynn (Akehurst 67), Weatherby (Sproston 64), Gallagher (Hearn 64), Higginson (Rushton 55), Gerrard, Olycott, Logan, Owen, JJ Dickinson, Not used: D Rabbette, Wilson, M Rabbette Referee: Sara Cox Attendance : 810 – NOWIRUL Premier League – Saturday 20th December 2025 Stockport 2nd xv ……. 22 pts Caldy 2nd xv ………….. 55 pts Tries scored by Lucas Wiggins, Dylan Carroll, Alex Kerr, Gabe Mault, Jacob Mitchell & Luke Denn, Conversions by Finn McGrath & Dylan Carroll A relatively young Caldy 2nd xv squad impressed against Stockport 2nd xv making it 10 out of 10 this season to remain unbeaten and top of the Premier League table leading second placed Preston Grasshoppers 2nd xv by 2 points. Caldy 2nd xv’s unbeaten record extends back to April 2019 ! Next up is home against Lymm 2nd xv on Saturday 10th January 2026.  Congratulations to all the 15 players who having progressed from our Colts over the last three seasons played for Caldy 2nd xv squad last weekend Image thanks to Andrew Soutar – u17s Junior Colts NW League A – Sunday 21st December 2025 Stockport u17s Junior Colts ……. 22 pts Caldy u17s Junior Colts …..……. 34 pts Second win in a row for Caldy Junior Colts away at Stockport. The boys, wearing a different kit due to a “ kit malfunction ( someone forgot the whole team kit at home ..) started a little slow and were trailing 17-5 and then 17-12 at half time . They turned the intensity up by a few notches and played some controlled quality rugby in the second half, containing their talented backs and dominating their powerful pack. Now joint third placed in the league and next up a home game on Sunday 4th January v Kirkby Lonsdale.    Images thanks to Paolo Bafico-Cadle – Rugby coming up Saturday 27th December Old Caldeians v Old Birkonians kick off 12.00 noon at Paton Field  Image by Francesca Rowley 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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