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John Lewis Tournament Results

Well Done to Bell Baxter for winning two years on the trot.

Tournament breakdown
* Denotes winning side through first try rule
Cup round 1 (winners to cup round 2, losers to bowl quarter final)
Hillhead Jordanhill 2nds 5 v St Thomas of Aquins 19
Whitburn Academy 0 v Dunfermline High School 43
Duncanrig Secondary School* 5 v Ellon Academy 5
Graeme High School 26 v Forfar Academy A 0
St Augustine's RCHS 19 v James Young High School 0
Galashiels Academy 21 v Royal High School 0
Bridge of Don Academy 0 v Craigmount High School 19
Portobello High School v Preston Lodge

(Byes to Cup round 2: Linlithgow Academy, Wallace High School, Knox Academy, Marr College, Stirling High School, High School of Dundee, Cathkin High School, Trinity High School, Forfar Academy B, Hamilton College, Hillhead Jordanhill 1sts, Forrester High School, Dunbar Grammar School, Calderglen High School, Alford Academy, Boroughmuir High School, Inverkeithing High School, Bell Baxter High School, Lockerbie Academy, Queen Victoria School, Leith Academy, Perth Academy)

Cup round 2 (winners to cup round 3, losers to plate round 1)
St Augustine RCHS 0 v Hillhead Jordanhill 2nds 19
Galashiels Academy 26 v Boroughmuir High School 0
Marr College* 14 v Queen Victoria School 14
Craigmount High School 5 v Hamilton College 12
Linlithgow Academy 24 v Alford Academy 0
Wallace High School 32 v Lockerbie Academy 0
Knox Academy 10 v Cathkin High School 12
Portobello High School 19 v Calderglen High School 0
Forfar Academy B 0 v Bell Baxter High School 31
St Thomas of Aquins 29 v Stirling High School 5
Dunfermline High School 5 v Dunbar Grammar School 10
Duncanrig Secondary School 19 v Inverkeithing High School 7
Trinity High School 0 v Perth Academy 24
High School of Dundee 31 v Forrester High School 0
Graeme High School 19 v Leith Academy 0

Plate round 1 (winners to plate quarter finals, loser to salver quarter finals)
Craigmount High School 7 v St Augustine RCHS 0
Forrester High School 12 v Dunfermline High School 19
Calderglen High School 7 v Alford Academy 12
Boroughmuir High School (bye to next round)
Inverkeithing High School 15 v Forfar Academy B 5Lockerbie Academy 0 v Queen Victoria School 27
Leith Academy 10 v Trinity High School 0
Stirling High School 0 v Knox Academy 34

Cup round 3 (winners to cup quarter finals, losers to quaich quarter finals)
Hamilton College 0 v Hillhead Jordanhill 24
High School of Dundee 26 v Dunbar Grammar School 0
Portobello High School 17 v Linlithgow Academy 12
Galashiels Academy (bye to next round)
Duncanrig Secondary School 0 v Bell Baxter High School 40
Wallace High School 12 - Marr College 14
Graeme High School 12 v Perth Academy 5
St Thomas of Aquins 7 v Cathkin High School 21

Plaque semi final
Whitburn Academy 7 v Hillhead Jordanhill 27
Royal High School 24 v James Young High School 0
Plaque Final
Hillhead Jordanhill 5 v Royal High School 45

Bowl quarter final
Bridge of Don Academy 22 v James Young High School 0
Preston Lodge High School 22 v Whitburn Academy 5
Hillhead Jordanhill 2nds 5 v Forfar Academy A 5*
Royal High School 5 v Ellon Academy 22
Bowl semi final
Preston Lodge High School 5 v Forfar Academy A 10
Bridge of Don Academy 0 v Ellon Academy 15
Final
Preston Lodge High School 5 v Ellon Academy 15

Salver quarter final
St Augustine RCHS 17 v Forrester High School 5
Calderglen High School (bye to next round)
Forfar Academy B 5 v Lockerbie Academy 12
Trinity High School 5 v Stirling High School 24
Salver semi final
St Augustine RCHS 22 v Calderglen High School 7
Lockerbie Academy 5 v Stirling High School 7
Salver Final
St Augustine RCHS 19 v Stirling 5

Plate quarter final
Craigmount High School 17 v Dunfermline High School 5
Alford Academy 0 v Boroughmuir High School 27
Inverkeithing High School 14 v Queen Victoria School 24
Leith Academy 0 v Knox Academy 21
Plate semi final
Craigmount High School 0 v Boroughmuir High School 21
Queen Victoria School 17 v Knox Academy 7
Plate Final
Boroughmuir High School 19 v Queen Victoria School 19*

Quaiche quarter final
Hamilton College 21 v Dunbar Grammar School 10
Linlithgow Academy (bye to next round)
Duncanrig Secondary School 5 v Wallace High School 21
Perth Academy 0 v St Thomas of Aquins 26
Quaich Semi final
Hamilton College 12 v Linlithgow Academy 7
Wallace High School 0 v St Thomas of Aquins 19
Quaich Final
St Thomas of Aquins 33 v Hamilton College 0

Cup quarter final
Hillhead Jordanhill 17 v High School of Dundee 26
Portobello High School 0 v Galashiels Academy 26
Bell Baxter High School 33 v Marr College 0
Graeme High School 0 v Cathkin High School 22
Cup semi final
High School of Dundee 0 v Galashiels Academy 21
Bell Baxter High School 17 v Cathkin High School 5
Cup final
Galashiels Academy 5 v Bell Baxter High School 31

John Lewis 7s Report

Forfar Academy A started the day in Round 1 of the Cup with a 26-0 defeat to Graeme High School from Falkirk, They scored 4 tries, 3 of which were converted. Forfar had a few chances but playing against the wind was hard going.Graeme High ran the ball and used numbers at the breakdowns to turnover the ball. Forfar A had a few breaks which came to nothing.
So Forfar A moved into the Bowl Quarter Final as Firhill High pulled out of the competition, so Forfar A was given a bye through Round 2. They faced Hillhead Jordanhill B. The game was evenly matched with both sides making use of the width of the park, until Duncan Hampton crossed the line, the conversion was wide, making the score 5-0. Both teams defences held to deny each other from crossing the line. Until Jordanhill hit back in the final minute and powered over the line, but missed the conversion which evened the score. But Forfar A progressed to the Semi Finals as they scored the first try of the game.
Forfar A narrowly missed a place in the Final of the Bowl as they lost there next match 5-0 to Preston Lodge. It was a close game throughout and gave the spectators a treat as many said it was great to watch. The game was mainly played around the halfway line. Only mistakes cost the teams possession of the ball. Preston Lodge made a quick break up the line to score. Forfar never gave up and ran every ball, and the last play of the game, Forfar A made a break but turn over ball saw Preston Lodge kick the ball to touch, which ended the Forfar A's run in the tournament.

Graeme High 26-0 Forfar Academy A Cup Round 1
Forfar Academy A - Firhill (Withdrew) Bowl Round 2
Hillhead Jordanhill 5-5 Forfar Academy A(Forfar A win on 1st try scored) Bowl Quarter Finals
Preston Lodge 5-0 Forfar Academy A Bowl Semi Finals

Forfar Academy B got a bye through Round 1 of the Cup as St. Aloysius withdrew from the event. This meant they went on to face Bell Baxter (last years U18 and 7s winners) in Round 2. Forfar Academy B put in an outstanding performance, but Bell Baxter were too strong and won 31-0. Much credit goes to the Forfar team as the held Bell Baxter off for the first half of the match.
They then dropped into the Shield Round 1 and faced Inverkeithing High School. Forfar B started strong and Andrew Pritchard scored in under 30 seconds. James Robertson's conversion hit the post and sadly bounced the wrong side of the line. It didn't take long for Inverkeithing to equalise with an unconverted try. Inverkeithing then struck again as there winger made a quick break. Forfar held off the attack but never managed to cross the line. And in the final minute Inverkeithing crossed the line again. The score was 15-5 to Inverkeithing.
This meant the Forfar B team went onto the Salver quarter finals to face Lockerbie Academy. Both teams returned attack and defended well, but half way through the game a yellow card for a Forfar player meant that Lockerbie took a 5-0 lead. They quickly struck again and converted the try leaving the Forfar side trailing 12-0. But once the team was back to full strength, they piled on the pressure and Matthew Withers sprinted up the wing to narrow the gap to 7 point. However the full time whistle went which saw the Forfar B team exit the tournament.

Forfar Academy B - St. Aloysius (St. Aloysius withdrew)Cup Round 1
Forfar Academy B 0-31 Bell Baxter High School Cup Round 2
Inverkeithing High School 15-5 Forfar Academy B Plate Round 1
Forfar Academy B 5-21 Lockerbie Academy Salver Quarter Finals

Well done to all the players and thanks to all staff who came along to help and support the team. Also thanks to Mr Caddell for organising the trip.

John Lewis Scottish Schools 7s

Forfar Academy are entering two teams in the competition tomorrow.

Forfar Academy1 will face Graeme High School in Cup Round 1
If they win, they will move to Cup Round 2 and face Leith High School.
A loss in Round 1 will see them face the winner of Firhill v Marr in the Bowl Round 2

Forfar Academy2 will gace St Aloysius in Round 1 of the cup which will be a tough game, a win will see them progress to Round 2 of the Cup to face last years winners, Bell Baxter.
A loss will see them play a Bowl Round 1 game.

Bus leaves at 8:30 and remember to bring £7 for the bus, food, clothes, money ect.

John Lewis Scottish Schools 7s

Strathmore Schools will be entering a team to the John Lewis Scottish Schools 7s on Saturday the 26th April.
Training on Wednesday the 23rd April for all those interested in playing. Team will be picked during training so, be in it to win it, as they say.
All playing ability and skill welcome.

Strathmore Trophy 2008 Report

Well it was time for the two member schools of Strathmore Schools to face off in the Strathmore cup. Both teams were made up experienced players and non-rugby players to make up the numbers.
Forfar Academy kicked to start the first half, and pushed Websters back deep into there own half. Gary Robb continually kicked for safety but Forfar kept on pushing. Both sides opted to kick for touch with their penalties. This continued for the first fifteen minutes of the game. Websters then began there own attack, and as a result of this increased there time in the Forfar half.
Websters took first blood with a penalty kick, so 3-0 to Websters. Forfars defence took a dent and Websters punished them for it eventually breaking through to score the try which was converted by Gary Robb. 10-0 to Websters. Websters then upped the pressure forcing scrums and mistakes from the Forfar pack. Great runs from Allan Witheres gave Forfar some chances, but the ball was turned over as Allan was much faster than his supporting players. Grant Maclaren was taken off with an expected cracked elbow. Forfar eventually got a penalty and were happy to kick to touch and see the end of the first half.
A Stern team talk at half time made all the difference at half time as Forfar took the game straight to Websters. Forfar made clearer choices and had more support for the attacking player. Websters started to concede penalties and Forfar kicked to touch to force themselves into the Websters half.
Forfar got their first score in the 50th minute when Calum Maclean picked from a break down and ran in under the posts. Callum Howie converted the try to make the score 10-7.
Then minutes later Maclean passed to fly half Stephen from a scrum then a quick pop pass the Andrew Pritchard who drew the defender and off-loaded the ball the Duncan Hampton who side stepped three or four defenders and crossed the line, Callum Howies conversion was successful. Forfar now lead 14-10.
Forfar continued to run at Websters and where possible ran the penalties which lead to a break on the left wing which saw hooker Russell Walked score a great try in the corner. The conversion was just short. Forfar had extended the lead to 19-10.
The three tries in ten minutes inspired the Forfar pack and changes where made.
Forfar again piled on the pressure, and were solid in defence, causing havoc at the Websters scrum.
The score remained the same until six minutes from the end when Callum Howie ran up the right wing and popped the ball in the tackle to Stephen Greenhill, who handed off a player to score in the corner. Forfar gained control, leading 24-10.
Webters then threw all they had at Forfar, and there only chance of scoring was a penalty which fell short.
The ref called last play and Forfar knew the had victory and a knock on from Websters ended the game, Forfar winning 24-10.
All players played well, especially those who came to make numbers and make the game possible.
So Forfar Academy win the Strathmore Trophy for the second year in a row.
With players leaving next year, it is going to be close.

Scorers:-Websters-Try-???
Con-Gary Robb
Pen-Gary Robb
Forfar- Try-Calum MacLean
Duncan Hampton
Russell Walker
Stephen Greenhill
Con-Callum Howie (2)

Man of the Match:-
Websters-Gary Robb
Forfar-Duncan Hampton

Forfar Academy Vs Websters High

It's time for the annual Starthmore Trophy again. So the two teams that make up Starthmore Schools will do battle to show who is best. Forfar Academy won last year (which was the first time it took place) and look to win it for two years in a row.
Game is on Wednesday 26th March at Forfar Academy, Kick off 4:30
So please come along and watch.
Match report to follow

Pupils Vs Teachers Report

On Wednesday the 19th of March 2008, the first pupils vs teachers match took place at Strathmore RFC. The pupils consisted of the Strathmore Schools side(pupils from Forfar and Websters), a few new faces and a few ex-pupils. The teachers were made up from staff from both Websters and Forfar plus a few parents with links to the school.
The teachers won the coin toss and opted for kick off. The pupils started well, taking the ball into contact and showed no fear of the teachers. The scores remained 0-0 for over 5 minutes until Strathmore broke the deadlock with a great try David Ferguson. This was then converted by Gary Robb.
The teachers hit back with a try, but a failed conversion from Mr.Caddell ment the score stood at 7-5 to the pupils
Both teams showed promised by breaking the gain line, but a foul from the pupils cost them 3 points as Mr. Caddell kicked a penalty.
The teachers then began to dominate as players like Mr. Baldie and Mr. Caddells brother carried the ball up he field, this lead to a try for the teachers with a failed convertion by Mr. Caddell. The score was now 7-8.
The pupils withheld an onslaught from the teachers with some great last gasp tackles being made by the backs, but the pupils could only hold the teachers off for so long until they crossed over the line again, but Mr.Caddell missed the conversion. 7-13 to the teachers.
In the 2nd third, Duncan Hampton showed everyone how to score by side stepping most of the teachers to score, the conversion was unsuccessfully. 12-13.
Mr. Caddells brother replied with a 50m run to score a try which Mr.Caddell converted. 12-20. Yet another try put the teachers further ahead and the conversion by Mr.Caddell extended the teachers lead to 12-27.
The pupils knew more was needed to be done and a try form Matt Allen, which was converted by Gary Robb put the pupils only 8 points behind. 19-27.
A mighty last push from the pupils rewarded them with a try but the conversion was just wide so the score stood at 24-27. In the last few minutes the pupils held off a bombardment of attacks form the teachers and the final whistle went to end the game, the teachers emerged victors, 24-27.
Well done to all the pupils and teachers. A thanks to the ref, crowd for cheering the pupils on, Mrs Caddell, Miss Ward and James mum for dishing out the soup and butter, Mr Caddells brother for coming up from Glasgow to play. And a big thanks to Mr Marshall who made this all possible.

REMEMBER FORFAR ACADEMY VS WEBSTERS HIGH ON WEDNESDAY THE 26th MARCH AT FORFAR ACADEMY AFTER SCHOOL, PLEASE COME AND WATCH

Teachers Vs Pupils Match

On Wednesday 19th March Teachers from Forfar Academy and Websters will take on the U18 Strathmore Schools 1st XV. All are welcome to come along and watch, It will take place at Strathmore RFC and kick off is 4:30.
Mr Bennett is looking for cheerleaders to support the teachers, so if you want to cheer for the pupils you are more than welcome.
This looks to be a great game and will be a warm up match for the pupils as the following week Forfar Academy defend the Strathmore Cup against Websters.
So keep checking here and listen to the DIS for more information.

Note to all players: There will be a meeting on Monday at BREAK in the PE CLASSROOM about the Teachers game and attendance is vital.

Strathmore Schools 1st XV Vs The Teachers
@Strathmore RFC
KO 4:30

Training Update

Training on Wednesday 19th is on unless you are told otherwise. Please attend as we still have two games left.
One against the teachers and Forfar v Websters

Statistics

Found a School Rugby Website that records games and stats and we're on it.
http://www.schoolsrugby.co.uk/schoolTeamFixtureList.asp?TID=50557&Id=3164

Strathmore Schools vs Brechin High Update

We think we've figured out the score.
88-12 overall.

Strathmore Schools vs Brechin High

Well Strathmore Schools started off well scoring in the first 30 seconds. David Ferguson's break up the left wing saw win cross the line in the corner. The second try came moments later from David Ferguson, again another break and sprint up the left wing. After that Strathmore used there forwards to keep play rolling up the pitch. This lead to multiple tries from Duncan Hampton, Lewis Cowpers and other players who will be credited when we found out who scored. Gary Robb converted many of the tries.
SO Strathmore ended the first half scoring over 8 tries to Brechin's 0.
The 2nd half was broken into two 20 minute periods and was used as a development game. Strathmore made 13 changes during half and played many new, first time players. Brechin started well by scoring in the first 5 minutes but Strathmore replied with a superb try that was not converted. Brechin broke through a gap in the Blacks defence to score their second try but yet again it was cancelled out by a Lewis Cowper try, who ran 50 metres and past 4 defenders to score under the posts. The try was converted by Stephen Greenhill. Strathmore crossed the line in the final minute and the trys' drop goal conversion was unsuccessfull. Starhmore ended the 20 minute period, winning 17-12. The newbies put in a great performance to overcome a strong Brechin resistance.
The 2nd 20 minute period saw Strathmore make even more changes to allow the new players to play with more experienced players and some Strathmore players played for Brechin as they had a few injuries. Strathmore scored 4 tries and Brechin failed to score. Try scorers will be updated when they are identified.
Overall Strathmore gave it all from the start and everyone played well. Thanks to everyone who turned up and played and hope to see you at training next Wednesday.

First Game Of 2008

Strathmore Schools vs Brechin High School Wednesday 30th January
@ Strathmore Rugby Club
Kick Off 4:45
And best of all it's free to watch

Strathmore schools kick off 2008 with a home tie against Brechin High. Strathmore look to continue their success from last year after reaching the last 16 of the Bell Lawrie Plate. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch some quality school rugby and best of all some BIG hits.

Keep checking here, the DIS and Mr Caddell's "Rugby Door/notice board" this week for more info.

If you would like to get involved in rugby, talk to Mr Caddell, Mr Baldie or anyone from the team as there are many more games to come this year.

Ardrossan v Kirkcaldy

Try and spot the Forfar Academy teacher!!

New Year

A new year for Starthmore Schools and there is plenty on the cards.
•As I have already mentioned we should be featured in Februarys edidton of SCRUM magazine so if everyone could attend training on the 16th for some photos.
•Quite a few games in the pipe line, fixtures against Brechin High, Aberdeen Grammar and Forfar v Websters for the Strathmore Cup.
•We have been invited to a 7's tournament at Murrayfield, so be ready for dome running.
•We will be going to the Scotland v England 6 nations match on the 8th of March.
•Mr. Caddell hopes to start a training session during Friday lunch to focus on sprinting, could be fun.
•The prospect of a new set of strips.
•And if anyone would like extra training, Strathmore has training on Tuesday and Thursday nights 6:30-8:00. There is a group going on Thursdays if anyone else would like to join. Take the next step and train with the big boys (and Bambi) and even play for Strathmore 2nds

Training 16th January

Training on Wednesday the 16th of January will resume down at Strathmore RFC as normal. Please can everyone attend as Mr. Caddell needs us all there as we will be in next months SCRUM magazine.
Also anyone not payed there sponsor money to Mr. Caddell please do so this week.
http://www.scrummagazine.com

Scotland vs England

Anyone interested in going to see Scotland beat England in the 6 nations on Saturday 8th March please go to Mr. Caddells room on Wednesday 9th January at 1:30. There are limited places so it's on a first come first served basis.
Approximate cost of ticket and bus £15 according to Mr. Caddell.

Strathmore On TV

Whitecraigs RFC v Strathmore RFC, Saturday 15th December.

Holidays

Finally the holidays are here

Strathmore schools will end 2007 with heads high. Reaching the last 16 of the Bell Lawrie Plate, defeating big teams like Ellon and Dalziel and putting in strong performances against champions Bell Baxter and an unlucky draw against Linlithgow. Strathmore Schools were never expected to make it past round 1 of the Cup in their 1st year but have proved all critics wrong.

There has been a great surge in numbers at training and we hope this will continue and people keep turning up to training and hopefully there hard work will pay off when the win a cap for the team.

We are well on the way to getting a new set off strips thanks to Mr Caddell and his sponsored cycle, a big thanks to him.

2008 look to bring some promising fixtures against Aberdeen Grammar and Brechin High and the possibility of a game against Ellon and Dalziel after they were impressed by our performance.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and go easy on the turkey, pies and drink as training will hopefully commence the 1st week back.