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ROUND 2 8TH & 9TH MAY
2009 REDMOND CUP COMPETITION AND PSA RUGBY RESULTS
TC V
SC
CC V AC HS
V GG
1ST XV 13
13
12 33 38
7
2ND XV L
W
W L W L
YR 10 W
L
L W W L
YR 9 L W
L
W W L
YR 8 W
L
W
L L
W
MATCH REPORTS
1st XV
Trinity College 13 Scotch College 13
After our recent Sydney tour there was a buoyant feeling
within the team and we hoped to use our experience and lessons learned,
in our PSA games.
Our first game against Scotch was always going to be a tough encounter so
we were under no illusions about the quality and physical size of the
opposition. We came out firing to let Scotch know that we were not
intimidated by them. Lack of discipline from Scotch meant that they gave
away 2 penalties in the first half which Sam, our reliable kicker scored.
Our first try of season came from Kurt Penny but towards the end of the
first half when we were tiring Scotch fought back and scored a try
themselves. It was 13 to 5 at half time.
In the second half our forwards especially our front row were superb
against a 350kg Scotch front row. We had our chances in the second half
to score, and we had possession for most of the half but we failed
to convert our opportunities into points. Scotch scored from another
penalty to make it 13 to 8. Similar to the first half, as we were tiring
towards the end of the game Scotch scored an unconverted try so the game
finished in a draw 13 – 13; a very credible performance for our first
game. I must make special mention of our forwards who should showed that
their passion and spirit were indeed a match for the physical
strength of Scotch.
SEAN TAGGART
BROTHER REDMOND CUP LEAGUE TABLE
Played Won Lost Drew Bonus
Points Total Points
Hale
2
2 0
0
2
10
Scotch
2 1
0
1
1
7
Wesley
1
1 0
0 1
5
Aquinas
2 1 1
0 1
5
Trinity
1
0 0 1 0 2
Guildford
2
0
2
0
0
0
Christchurch
2 0 2
0
0
0
2nd XV
Trinity College 0 Scotch College 20
There was a sense of pride taken into the match against
Scotch on Saturday. As the 2nd team we had to set the tempo for the first
game of the season. The game started well with defence strong from both
sides and this was reflected in the fact that neither team had scored
with 20 minutes already passed. Scotch finally broke the defensive line
after a few forward hit ups around the breakdown. The boys lifted again
and we maintained our intensity making our first and second tackles count
in defence. Scotch went over again within a few minutes of half time.
At the break substitutions were made and we went on the
field with an aim to break their line and make our tackles stick. Alas
Scotch went over the line two more times to finalise the score line at
20-0. The score line was not a true reflection of how hard the game was
fought out and the boys realised that all those pre-season fitness
sessions were vital. Special mentions would have to go to Matt playing on
the wing for his first time and making countless tackles, Daniel for
stripping the ball from a two on one situation and Jehan for making
numerous cover tackles on our try line.
JAMES WHELAN
Year 10
Scotch College 5 Trinity College 48
Congratulations to Captain Mitchell Boros and the boys on a solid start
to the season. I was particularly pleased with how you organised and
conducted yourself pre and post game and the great side-line support from
family and friends. On field discipline reflected our game plan to always
look to bring team mates into the game; for the most part we played with
accuracy at a speed and intensity that shocked but did not stir the
opponent.
The referee, sensitive to the mercy rule in junior rugby, declared the
result as: TC ‘48’ - SC 5. We crossed for eleven (11) tries of which five
were converted – you do the mathematics!
It was good that we were able to give everyone a run. Congratulations to
Lucas Beech and Aaron Dooley on their rugby débuts and to Anthony Di
Michele and Declan McCann in graduating as genuine foracks.
We played an expansive 15-man game, scoring tries across the park. All
tries are team tries, but for the record the try scorers were:
• Joshua Mapstone 3
• Mitchell Boros 2
• Christopher Corder 2
• Luke Fogliani 2
• Declan McGann 2
• Anthony Di Michele 5 conversion
Our 1-2-3 worked well as did our step & fend and hit &
spin. We need to roll the shoulders a little more in the contact to keep
the ball secure and available as well as attack the opponent’s ball in
the contact. Threat cleanout at the tackle ruck shows promise. We can
thank our opponent for a number of lessons we will learn from their try.
We are beginning to appreciate man works ball works. Our ABC in defense
was not fully tested. We need to work on our scrum and can still improve
on our reaction time to the referee and his signals. We look forward to
Alec Wilson and Sam Crucitti joining the lads to the fray!
Plenty to work on – see you at training Tuesday!
MR HAILES
Year 9
Trinity College 0 Scotch College 48
On Friday, the 8th May, the 9A rugby team played Scotch College
at Waterford. After a very quick opening 5 mins a flurry of tries by
Scotch dented TC’s hopes for the game. Still scoreless 20 minutes in,
Trinity had little success with stopping any runs by Scotch who ran with
purpose and determination. Some hard hits by Tomas Hovane, Connor Spence,
and Timothy Ronchi seemed to do some damage to the Scotch attack, but the
opposition kept attacking only to score another few tries. After a pep
talk by our captain, Connor Spence, the TC team had a scoring opportunity,
but it was not to be, a knock on by one of our outside backs caused
Scotch to obtain the ball, and score a run away try.
Trinity returned after half time, revitalized and ready to
go. Scotch kicked off, yet they retained the ball shortly after, and
scored a try. With knee injuries to Mitchell Scott – Rogan and David
Ferrari, Trinity was forced to play forwards on the wing and in the
centres. After much effort, Trinity were still unable to score, yet
Scotch continued on their scoring frenzy, leaving the score in favour of
Scotch, 48 – 0.
Highlights:
Liam Parsons – played his first ever game of rugby and managed to stop
Scotch in their attacks many times.
Connor Spence – for his hard tackling, and running of the ball.
Sean Grogan – for his organization of his backs, and his 100% tackle
rate.
DAVID FERRARI
Year 9 Magic
It was a really good festival at Hale School. We
played three games, won one, drew one and lost one. It was a very good
effort by all of our players considering that we had thirteen new players
to the game of Rugby. Congratulations to Matthew Dondas on scoring two
tries at amazing speed. Also scoring tries Henry, Jack and congratulation
to the other scorers who I may have missed. The forwards did a great
job of moving the ball forward and unlucky to Phil for injuring his shin.
Overall it was a great day for the whole team and I think everyone gave
it a try and had lots of fun. I look forward to our next game.
JACOB REES
Year 8
Scotch College 10 Trinity College 34
We went into the game expecting a tough game from Scotch’s
stirring reputation. In the first couple of minutes with a great
tight head from Finlay Koenig-Luck, Conall Taggart was through to
score our first try. Next our blistering sprinter Jacob Phoebe got
the ball in broken play 50 metres out and didn’t look back, and without
being touched ran for a converted try. A smart team decision to
have a lineout 5 metres out with a great line was rewarded when Simon
Nicoli won against a much taller lineout jumper and mauled it over
for a try. A pick and go and bad Scotch defense put Angus Gillespie in
behind the defence for an another easy try. The same thing
happened just 2 minutes later and Angus scored his second
try. In the last minute of the first half Scotch caught us
napping for an individual try.
The second half started off with a bang when miss tackles
and cockiness allowed Scotch to score off a Scotch scrum. From then on
Scotch stepped up but Angus intercepted and scored a runaway try off
a Scotch lineout to seal Trinity's victory. All this couldn’t
have happened without Finlays many tightheads, Kevin's determination on
his debut, also debutant Jacob showed skill that can’t be taught,
Simon's strong tackles, Peter's ability to organized the back
line and the effortsof all other debutants who showed true Trinity
spirit.
CONALL TAGGART & NOAH HARRIS
TIMES FOR GAMES FRI/SAT 15TH & 16TH MAY AGAINST GUILDFORD
Year 8 at Waterford at 2pm
Year 9 at Guildford at 2pm
Year 9 Magic at Hale at 2pm
Year 10 at Waterford at 9am
2nd XV at Guildford at 9.30am
1st XV at Guildford at 10.45am
APPAREL ORDERS
For those parents who have ordered new rugby apparel
for their sons please be aware that there is a four week turn around
from the placing of orders to receipt of apparel. The kits are
manufactured in the Eastern States by Canterbury and are
then transported to Perth. Canterbury is a world renowned rugby
brand and the Rugby Club believes that parents will be pleased with the
quality of the gear which their sons will receive.
TOTAL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Trinity have employed a sports photograher for the
season to take photos of all 1st and 2nd teams from all the sporting
codes. For parents who may be interested the link to the Scotch game
photos is;
http://gallery.me.com/totalsportsphotos/101022
NAME trinity
PASSWORD dean
For those who may be interested in purchasing some photos
the contact is Tom Campbell on (0400) 196 445 or 9385 3414.
EXPERIMENTAL LAW VARIATIONS
The International Rugby Board has introduced experimental
law variations (ELVs) that will make a significant impact on how the game
is played. Here is a summary of the law changes that will effect PSA
rugby this season.
LAW 19 - Touch and Lineout
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Law
Change
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Effect
on the game
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If a team puts the ball back into its own 22 and the
ball is subsequently kicked directly into touch, there is no gain in
ground.
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The back three will need to improve their: Long kicking,
High ball kick and chase. Positioning to offer options to the player
taking the ball this may lead to counter attack.
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A quick throw may be thrown in straight or towards the
throwing team’s own goal line.
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Wingers making and taking long passes
Players need to be in position to take the throw. They need to think
about arcing round from midfield positions, looking to find space to
run on to the ball from behind the throw.
Wingers and full backs need to improve their kick and chase game.
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There is no restriction on the number of players from either
team who can participate in the lineout. However here must be an
opponent to the thrower2 metres away from the lineout and touch line.
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There is more emphasis on the speed of the jump and the
accuracy of the throw.
Can’t support front jumper from ‘tramlines’
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The receiver at the lineout must be 2 metres away from
the lineout.
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A player coming into the lineout to jump or support has
to arrive faster.
Beforehand they were able to be closer.
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LAW 20 - Scrum
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Law
Change
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Technical
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Introduction of offside lines five metres behind the
hindmost feet of the scrum.Non feeding halfback must present alongside
feeder or be 5m back. Once scrum lost can retire to base of scrum
either side any width.
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A good (legal) disruptive scrum can reduce the 5 metre
advantage, so scrummaging in defence is important. A slight wheel
towards the attacking angle needs practicing. The 1.5 m and 45 degree
restrictions still hold.
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LAW 22 - Corner Posts
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Law
Change
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Technical
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The corner posts are no longer considered to be
touch-in-goal except when the ball is grounded against the post.
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Practice diving for the line to score tries. Players
must get into the air and the dip forward.
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