27/09/09 HOME FIXTURE V RUMNEY U16

After the Summer break, both teams arrived without several players from their squad for Quins’ first competitive game of the season. Both coaches agreed on playing 14 a side.

It was the visitors who struck first. From a scrum on the 22 m line, Rumney spread the ball right and after some neat inter-changing between centres and wing, the ball reached Harvey who touched down near the corner. The missed conversion gave Rumney a narrow lead which was quickly reduced when indiscipline from the visitors gave Emyr Davies the chance to kick an easy 3 points for the home side.

CRICC Quins were missing two key kickers from their team but Davies and the ‘Master of Illusion’ – Ieuan Atkins showed some neat footwork throughout the game.

A scrum on the Rumney 22m line gave Steff Evans the chance to pick up and run at the defensive line. Evans handed the ball back to the marauding Joel D’Auria who looped around the on-rushing midfield. Ifan Roberts then entered the attack with a clever run straight at the defence and with a neat offload from D’Auria, Roberts was able to side step three stationary defenders to score under the posts.

Emyr Davies converted and CRICC were ahead for the first time in the game at

10-5.

A penalty awarded against the home side allowed Jordan Newell close the deficit but his attempt sailed wide and CRICC reached the half time break in front.

Rumney were determined to hit back after the break and from a quick throw-in they got CRICC unawares. Fast hands enabled the Rumney backline to spread the ball wide. Josh Bridson then straightened the line before handing on to Kurtis Clark who accelerated away from defenders to touch down under the posts.

Clark converted and Rumney edged in front at 12-10.

Both sides cancelled each other out for long periods in the second half and as the game drew to a close, CRICC were given a chance to win the game. A 5m scrum put huge pressure on Rumney. Quick ball from the base found Dewi Roblin who put Josh Ward clear. Ward then fed inside to the dynamic Ieuan Atkins who charged forward before releasing Steff Evans for a deserved try.

CRICC led 15-12 and with only the last few minutes left, Rumney were awarded a final chance to share the honours with a penalty. Newell, however, missed with his attempt and Rumney were left frustrated after a brave effort.

FINAL SCORE: CRICC 15 - 12 RUMNEY