TYNEDALE 44 – SCUNTHORPE 19
Scunthorpe’s chase for survival continued with a tough trip up north to Tynedale who were also looking to seal a play off promotion spot.
Scunthorpe made 5 changes to the team that thumped Preston at home with Alfie Taylor replacing Dylan Martin at prop, Ethan Heath-Drury moving to centre to replace Will Dark, Louie Cooke moved to full back to replace Lewis Talbot, Keir Gosling replaced Will Horner and Troy Edwards coming onto the bench.
The match kicked off and was underway and it would be the home side that would get the first points on the board, after a couple of phases on the play in the middle of field an overlap was created on the outside and the winger showed his pace to beat Scunthorpe’s defence and score, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was 5-0 to the home side.
Tynedale would also grab a second soon after a penalty was conceded just outside the 22 metre line, they opted to kick it into the corner and after the maul fell short, a pick and go from the scrum saw one of Tynedale’s forwards score from close range, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was now 10-0 to the host.
Scunthorpe would answer back after a lineout was overthrown by Tynedale, Joey Mowbray collected the ball and kicked the ball which resulted in a 50:22, the lineout was successfully taken and Olly Arnold dived over to score Scunthorpes first of the match, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was now 10-5.
The hosts answered back with their third try, after a kick from inside their own 22 went dead through some very strong wind, Tynedale opted for the scrum after winning the scrum they chose to ran for the corner, Scunthorpe rallied back but the pace of play was just too much and Tynedales winger scored in the corner, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was now 15-5 to Tynedale.
Tynedale would grab their bonus point try and it came from their winger once again after an intercept inside their own 22 metre line, he ran in untouched to score under the posts, conversion was successful and the score was now 22-5 to the home side.
Scunthorpe would grab their second try andf it would come from Jordan Beresford, after a penalty was conceded by the home side Scunthorpe opted to kick to the corner, the maul was stopped this time but the ball was shipped out to Laurence Pearce who made good ground another pass to the outside saw more defenders drawn in and Jordan muscled over to score his first and Scunthorpes second of the match.
After a bit of a stalemate time was looming closer to half time, Scunthorpe were penalised for a high tackle, the captain chose to go for the 3 points and the kick was successfully converted, the ref blew for half time and the score was now 25-12 to Tynedale.
HT Tynedale 25 – Scunthorpe 10
The second half got off to a great start for Scunthorpe who came agonisingly close to scoring, however, it would be the homeside who grabbed the first points fo the half after a scrum penalty was conceded by Scunthorpe, an overlap on the inside was created and the winger for Tynedale ran in untouched, conversion was unsuccessful and the score is now 32-10 to Scunthorpe.
Scunthorpe would then also get their first try of the second half after some quick hands from the backs find Louie Cooke free in space who gives the ball back inside to Marcus, Marcus offloads it to Ethan who also throws an inside pass to Joey who dives over under the post to score, conversion was successful and the score is now 32-19.
Tynedale responded quickly after some mis pass from kick off went astray and into touch, Tynedale opted for the linepout, a simple inside run saw the scrum half dive over, conversion was successful and the score was now 39-19.
The home side grabbed the final try of the match after they won their own scrum inside Scunthorpes 22 metre line, the fly half opted to go to the left and a flat pass broke the defence, the centre beat the rest of the defence to score in the corner, conversion was unsuccessful and the match ended 44-19 to Tynedale.
FT Tynedale 44 – Scunthorpe 19.
Next week is the first team final home game of the season a must win game to have any chance of staying in National 2 for a further season.
Match Report written by Charley Wilkinson
MOM – TBC
WOMEN’S TEAM
SCUNTHORPE 65 – Kesteven RUFC 10
2nd TEAM
SCUNTHORPE 27 – LOUGHBOROUGH 23
The Stags were keen to avenge the defeat away at Loughborough and at the same time extend their seven-match unbeaten run, they welcomed back Alfie Oldridge, Josh Duggan and Simon Fisher all of whom had a major impact on this game.
Loughborough came out of the blocks the strongest with slick backs and big strong runners in the pack, notably second rower Jack Percival, The referee awarded the visitors a penalty after three minutes for high tackle, right wing Thomas Kirkby slotted over for a three-point lead.
Two minutes later the Leicestershire outfit were given another penalty for the same offence, the ball was hoofed to the twenty-two using the strong wind and from the ensuing catch and drive lineout Loughborough crashed over for a try 0-8.
Almost from the kick-off Loughborough were back on the scoreboard, it came from a great drop kick re-start from Jake Goodison but the wind and the lack of closing down allowed Loughborough to counterattack, they broke out of their 22 and with a kick-chase followed it through for a converted try, 0-15.
Things were looking grim as the home boys could not get a grip on the game, on 24 minutes Alfie Oldridge came to the rescue as Scunthorpe were camped in the Loughborough 22, this time the penalties went the green way and through excellent ball retention and an outrageous behind the hand pass from Jake Goodison, Oldridge ran in to score under the posts with Henry Dawson converting, 7-15.
On the half hour a poor clearance kick was collected by Loughborough and their pacey full-back Will Britten scorched down the line to score in the corner, 7-20.
Scunthorpe were not going to capitulate and came right back with an excellent try from Coel Gosling. It came from a Scunthorpe scrum; the ball moved quickly out to Jake Goodison who dodged through and with another cheeky offload fed Gosling on the 22, the young centre had a lot to do with several defenders in close proximity, he used his pace and power to just get over the line, Dawson converted and the score was looking much healthier at 14-20 just as the half time whistle blew.
Scunthorpe changed ends with wind advantage in their favour, but could they utilise this better than their opponents the seal the victory?
They couldn’t quite get the accuracy right with the strong wind taking the ball dead and then allowing a Loughborough scrum back in the Scunthorpe half, however, there were signs of their opponents tiring as the strong wind and firm pitch took its toll.
From a penalty Jake Goodison got his kicking perfect and from the lineout the pack drove on for 20 metres, Guy Mychujiak and Matty Mason broke off to keep the maul going, 2 metres from the line Loughborough pulled them down and the referee had no option but to award a penalty try.
For the first time in the game the Stags had nudged ahead at 21-20, on the hour Kirkby regained the lead for his team with a penalty in front of the posts, 21-23.
Five minutes later Henry Dawson did likewise, 24-23.
The game became very taught and scrappy as two tired side were desperate to clinch the victory.
The Stags just had the edge on fitness, and their defence was terrific as Loughborough camped in their 22 sniffing for blood and the tryline.
The home side had two chances from breakouts, but they came to nothing then with five minutes to go Henry Dawson stretched the lead to four so that the opposition needed a try to win.
Loughborough came back again with penalties in the Stags 22 but once again their heroic teamwork and defence kept them at bay as they sealed the victory 27-23.
Next week Stags are on the road seeking to make it 9 wins in a row as they visit Mansfield who are in second spot and looking to win the league so it should be a thrilling encounter.
Mom – TBC
Match reprot written by Steve Williams
Development
POCKLINGTON 38 – SCUNTHORPE 15
The Development team faced Pocklington for their final home game of the season after last weeks HWO against Grimsby secured a home semi final for the travelling side.
The match kicked off and we were underway and it was Scunthorpe who would grab the first try, after a penalty was conceded on the opposite half Liam Barrett opted to go quick, he used good footwork to get passed the scrambling defence and scored, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was 5-0 to the travelling side.
Scunthorpe would score their second of the match and it came from Cam James, already in great try scoring form, an overlap was created on the outside a show and go from Cam saw him brush bpast defenders and dive over to score his first in the match, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was now 10-0 to Scunthorpe.
After that try the game turned into a bit of an arm wrestle in the middle of the park and the ref blew for half time with Scunthorpe taking 10-0 lead.
The second half was underway and Pocklington turned up scoring two tries to get themselves in the lead.
Scunthorpe answered back with their third try and it came from a lovely out the back pass from Liam to Kian Ellor who ran through unmarked and scored in the corner, conversion was unsuccessful and the score was now 15-12 to Scunthorpe.
However, the numbers game was too much for Scunthorpe and with Pocklingtons fresh legs they took the win from Scunthorpe, the full time score was 38-15 to Pocklington.
Mom – TBC
Match Report written by Charley Wilkinson