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
Strathmore Trophy
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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
Game is on Wednesday 26th March at Forfar Academy, Kick off 4:30
So please come along and watch.
Match report to follow
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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
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
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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
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
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