Under 14's
Coach: Anthony Lee 01803 813289
Coach: Pete Browse
Manager: Richard Life
Phone: 01803 865960
Mobile: 07830 301839
E-mail: richard.life@btopenworld.com
Fixtures
We have our first game of the season on Sunday 21st September, a home fixture against Plymstock which kicks off at 11.30am. Squad members need to be at Borough Park at 10.45 to warm up before the game. This game last season ended very close with just one point dividing the two teams, Totnes unfortunately coming second. So we need some support on Sunday from you parents to cheer the team on to victory & start the new season with a win.
Click here to download the junior 12 to 16's 08 ~ 09 fixtures as a word document.
Sponsorship
Last season the under 13s and again this season we are lucky enough to receive sponsorship in the form of Rugby shirts from the Ashfords Solicitors.
Ashfords Solicitors www.ashfords.co.uk
We would always be very grateful for any help anyone could give.
Training
A training session will be held every Wednesday night from 7.00pm – 8.00pm at the Borough Park.
If a match is not scheduled on Sunday, a training session will be held at Borough Park at 10.30am.
Dress Code for Match days
As a Club, Totnes RFC is trying to promote a professional smart image for match days (both home and away games) by asking all team members to abide by the appropriate dress code when arriving at the ground.
If all parents can help us with this, it would be very much appreciated.
All we are asking is for the boys to turn up for game dressed in a light blue shirt, black trousers and wearing the Totnes RFC tie. If any of the team does not have a tie then this can be purchased at the Club.
Totnes v Salcombe, Match report Sunday, 16 November 2008
Totnes versus Salcombe was always going to be a good game. Right from the start Totnes played some good ball and got rewarded by a quick try in the 5th minute from Harry Laity. Harry took the conversion and slotted it straight through the posts. Salcombe was shocked by the quick try so Totnes took advantage of this and Harry scored another one but this time missed the conversion, leaving Totnes 12 up in 12 minutes. In the 20th minute No.8 Charlie Life came from a scrum burst through the defence to score for Totnes, Harry Laity missed the conversion from the far left touchline.
In the 2nd half Totnes started well again and scored an early try in the 10th minute, with Tom Page running up the line. Then 25 minutes into the half Ben Sampson scored a charging try from a ruck, Angus Lee then converted the try to get Totnes to 29 points to Salcombe’s 0. Salcombe started playing well nearing the end of the game and finally scored a try in the closing minutes of the game, leaving the final score:
Totnes 29
Salcombe 5
Totnes Win
Totnes U/14 17 – Brixham U/14 12 Sunday 12th October 2008
Wow! What a match! Totnes under 14s battled hard against Brixham in a game of two halves this Sunday and managed to find that elusive first win of the season. The score ended at 17-12 to Totnes with tries from Ed Benny and Charlie Life.
It looked set to be another hammering in the first half with a determined Brixham side continually testing the Totnes defence and a late Brixham try and conversion, much to the delight of their loyal supporters.
But Totnes came out fighting after half time and looked a completely different side from the off. Even an early Brixham try couldn’t dampen their new energy and aggression.
Totnes’ first try: out of the ruck and over the line from Charlie Life, brought cheers from the Totnes crowd and inspired Benny to run the full length of the wing to place the ball perfectly under the post, leading to an easy conversion from Harry Laity. With the score tied and little time on the clock, the game looked set to end at a draw.
But then another lighting flash of pace from Benny brought another 5 points to Totnes’ total and sealed the defeat for Brixham. The whistle brought a huge cheer from the supporters and an even louder one from the players.
Man of the match was awarded to Charlie Life for his hard tackling and well-deserved try. Good match, boys!
Cup Match, Sunday 5th October 2008-10-06
Tones 14 – Paignton 55
In their second match of the season, Totnes suffered another crushing defeat when they played Paignton at home this Sunday. Two well worked tries from Charlie Life and Ed Benny could not suppress the strong attack of the Under 14 Paignton side, and the final score rested at 14-55.
The first half try, scored by Ed Benny, was also converted by Angus Lee and a kick from Tom Dyer following the second half try by Charlie Life, flew between the post to secure an additional two points.
Player of the Match was shared between James Harris and Ed Benny, both centres, for their convincing tackling and good team play.
Totes are now looking forward to their next match; a home game against Brixham, and hope to achieve a well-deserved win. Good luck team!
Match Report 21st September 2008
Totnes v Plymstock, Totnes 7 – Plymstock 36
Totnes under 14s struggled from the start in this match, with the loss of three pack members due to illness. But the team put up a fight all the way through the game, never bowing under the constant pressure of a very well organised Plymstock team.
At the half time break Totnes were 22 – 0 down. Although they had got up to the Plymstock line a couple of times, they had not managed to score.
This changed in the second half: the backs passed the ball out through the line which enabled Harry Laity to score an eagerly awaited try. Harry took the ball well and ran straight at the defence, chipped the ball over the top of them and ran through to touch the ball down for a good try.
Tom Dyer then converted the kick to give Totnes a well earned 7 points. The game ended with Plymstock winning 36 – 7.
Totnes played well for their first game of the season but lost to the better team on the day. Player of the match for Totnes was James Harris.
