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Maidenhead RFC U12A's enjoyed a busy weekend of rugby as they maintained
their unbeaten post Xmas record.
Firstly
they played Barnstaple U12s in a curtain raiser match, preceding Maids
1st XV match against Barnstaple on Saturday, followed by matches against
Redingensians and 'on tour' visitors, Macclesfield U12s at home on
Sunday.
Maids
U12s 25 - Barnstaple U12s 0
In the match on Saturday against Barnstaple, Maids under U12s dominated
from the start, driving forward and passing the ball well. A superb
pass from Scott Prince set up Julian Guy for Maids' first try. The
controlled passing continued with another superb pass from Alex Thompson
to Scott Prince to continue another drive. Then winning the scrum,
Dan Cutler delivered the ball in style to 'man of the match' Julian
Guy who scored Maids' second try, while Barnstaple looked on in amazement.
Maids scored 2 further tries in the run up to half-time, superbly
taken by Scott Prince and Xabi Leadbetter. From the start of the second
half, Maids continued their domination and gave additional players
more experience, showing brilliant tackling and passes by all and
in particular Umar Marriott, Tom Kynaston, Will Lawrence, Will Doolan
and Alex Thompson. Whilst every Maids player deserved the final try,
it was delivered by Joel Greene following disciplined play. Overall
an excellent team effort.
Maids
U12 B's 10 - Redingensians Barbarians 20
The first match on Sunday was Maids under 12 B's against Redingensians
B's with a couple of Macclesfield players included. The barbarian
side dominated the match with a final score of 10 - 20, however, Maids'
B's worked hard as a squad - driving, tackling and defending hard,
which was rewarded with good tries scored by Kieran Evans and Alastair
Graham.
Maids
U12 A's 15 - Redingensians A's 10
In the key game of the day, the whole Maids' squad were outstanding
in their commitment and teamwork against their local rivals whom they
had struggled to beat in previous years. The tackling, support, drives,
rucks and mauls, clearly demonstrating cohesive team effort against
an equally matched and strong squad from Redingensians. After a closely
matched game, with both sides showing excellent play, Maids just had
the greater determination and skill to triumph in a hugely satisfying
win. Tries were scored by Joel Greene, Umar Marriott and Ben Lawrence.
Maids
U12 B's 10 - Macclesfield B's 10
Maids demonstrated good forwards pressure and showed strong tackling
allowing Xabi Leadbetter to score Maids' 1st try in the first half.
Moving into the second half, the barbarian squad put pressure on the
score their first try. The game picked up with both squads putting
the pressure on. Alastair Graham broke free from the maul to pass
to Xabi Leadbetter for his second try and despite continued pressure
from Maids, particularly Kieran Evans, Robert Thirtle and newcomer
Jack Kerrigon; the match ended as a draw - 10 -10.
Maids
U12 A's 10 - Macclesfield U12 A's 10
This was billed to be a tough match from the start and both squads
had been scrutinising each other in their previous games. Macclesfield
reputedly having beaten Wasps tournament winners Brighton in an earlier
season match. Both teams clearly demonstrated determination, drilled
passing and driving, and the will to win the match. Excellent teamwork
was shown, with all players really gelling well throughout the squad.
Tries were scored by Will Lawrence and Umar Marriott.
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