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.

Mr Caddell's Cycle

On Saturday the 8th of December Mr Caddell undertook a mammoth cycle ride from Inverness to Fort William. The Great Way is 73 miles and our coach aimed to achieve this in 1 day.
On a cold morning, Mr Caddell departed Inverness and arrived in Fort William eleven and a half hours later.
Mr Caddell collected sponsors and the money will go towards the Strathmore Schools Rugby Fund. It’s not too late to give a donation and a reminder to all who have sponsored him to please hand your money to Mrs Caddell.
Well done to Mr Caddell and thanks on behalf of the team, it shows anything can be done if you put your mind to it.

Strathmore Schools v Linlithgow Academy Report

After long last here is the report, sorry it's a bit short.

Strathmore Schools started off strong and won 8 penalties in the 1st minute due to lack of discipline from Linlithgow. After a long 5 minutes of 0-0, Gary slotted over a penalty to give Strathmore a 3-0 lead. However this was short lived as Linlithgow piled on pressure in attack and scored a try, adding a conversion to make it 3-7 to the guests. Linlithgow then had a man sin binned which allowed Strathmore to put Linlithgow on the back foot. But Strathmore took a blow as Duncan Hampton had to leave the pitch due to a leg injury, causing a reshuffle of the back line.
Strathmore continued to hold on to possession and make ground due to very poor structure and discipline from the opposition. Gary slotted over a 2nd penalty to reduce Linlithgow’s lead and at half time, the score was 6-7.Strathmore began the 2nd half with flare and it paid off as Calum MacLean pick the ball up from the base of a ruck and sprinted to cross the line. Even though the conversion was unsuccessful Strathmore lead the game once again 11-7. To add salt to the wound Gary put over a drop goal to stretch Strathmore’s lead to 14-7. Strathmore came close to scoring but with Callum Howie’s and Jamie Stewart’s tries disallowed as they were knocked on over the line and Stephen Greenhill stopped a metre short of the line, ment a converted try from Linlithgow put the guests level at 14-14. The full time whistle blew after a hard fought battle, the score 14-14. And both teams were in for a tense 5 minute wait as the rules were checked to see what happens in case of a draw. The rules state that the team who scored most tries win and since Linlithgow scored 2 tries to Strathmore’s 1, Linlithgow progressed through into the quarter finals. They face Wallace at home,All players put in a great performance, and Strathmore deserved to win as foul play from Linlithgow darkened the game. But more games after the New Year should put Strathmore back to winning ways.

Team

1. Will Cullen
2. Andrew Pritchard
3. Russell Walker
4. Danny Robb
5. James Robertson
6. Ross Dunlop
7. Scott Andrews
8. Jamie Stewart
9. Calum Maclean
10. Gary Robb
11. David Ferguson
12. Duncan Hampton
13. Matt Allen
14. Callum Howie
15. Bradley Bosch
16. Lewis Cowper
17. Lewis Smith
18. Stephen Greenhill
19. Scott Bell
20. Stephen Thomson
21. Calum Lawrie

Tries: MacLean(1)
Cons: Robb(1)
Pens: Robb(1)
DG: Robb(1)

Strathmore Schools 14 - Linlithgow Composite 14

Strathmore Schools 14 - Linlithgow Composite 14 (Linlithgow win on tries scored)

Report to follow.....


Mr Caddell

Plate round 2

Fri 23 Nov 07
14:00
Aberdeen Grammar School 1st XV
12 -26
Queen Victoria School 1st XV

Tue 27 Nov 07
13:00
Shetland Schools 1st XV - Wallace High School 1st XV

Tue 27 Nov 07
14:00
Crieff High School 1st XV - Carrick Academy 1st XV

Tue 27 Nov 07
16:30
Forfar Academy 1st XV - Linlithgow Academy Composite 1st XV

December 2007
Tue 04 Dec 07
14:00
Balfron High School 1st XV - Douglas Ewart High 1st XV

Wed 05 Dec 07
14:00
Hamilton College 1st XV - Knox Academy 1st XV


Mr Caddell

Other replacements

One of the replacements for the match against Linlithgow composite that have been accidentally missed out is:

21. Calum Lawrie

Aplogies to Calum!

The final replacement will be named on the day as I am still waiting on injury news on a couple of players.

Thanks

Mr Caddell

Team Vs Linlithgow composite

Below is the team for next weeks match versus Linlithgow composite:

1. Will Cullen
2. Andrew Pritchard
3. Russell Walker
4. Danny Robb
5. James Robertson
6. Ross Dunlop
7. Scott Andrews
8. Jamie Stewart

9. Calum Maclean
10. Gary Robb

11. David Ferguson
12. Duncan Hampton
13. Matt Allen
14. Callum Howie
15. Bradley Bosch

Replacements:

16. Lewis Cowper 17. Lewis Smith 18. Stephen Greenhill 19. Scott Bell 20. Stephen Thomson 21. A.N Other 22. A.N. Other

(FINAL REPLACEMENTS TO BE NAMED BEFORE THE GAME NEXT WEEK. KEEP WATCHING FOR INFORMATION!)

All players to be at club for 3.30pm at latest for a short session before 4.30pm K.O.

Any non-selected players do not be dis-heartened as I said earlier you will get plenty of options to get in the team for other games throughout the season!

Remember all supporters welcome and £2 match fees for post-match buffet!!!

Mr Caddell.

TRAINING REMINDER

PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYBODY IS AT TRAINING ON WEDNESDAY EVENING. IF YOU WANT TO PLAY THEN YOU MUST BE THERE. WE ARE PLANNING AN INTENSIVE SESSION SO IT IS NECESSARY FOR ALL SQUAD MEMBERS TO TURN UP AS THE TEAM WILL BE SELECTED ON WEDNESDAY EVENING AND POSTED ONLINE ASAP AFTER THAT.

(I know I am shouting but hopefully this will wake up the one or two that are not quite on the ball at the moment!)

Mr Caddell

Sponsorship

Hope everyone is looking forward to the upcoming 2nd Round match, not long to go now. Again, please attempt to make training this week as we are planning a big team session and we need all players present to make it very worthwhile.

In other news:

Your coach is braving the elements in a few weeks time in order to take part in the Great Glen Way cycle, 73 miles from Inverness to Fort William in 1 day! Initially the trip was for 'fun' but it seemed a perfect opportunity to raise a little money to assist us in buying new strips. I will have sponsor forms ready next week and I will update the blog with details of how to contribute as soon as plans are in place so start raiding those piggy banks, selling those shares, and attacking those ISA's and lets get some money together to make us look as professional as our rugby is!

Mr Caddell

Strathmore Schools Vs Linlithgow Composite

Could all players endeavour to make it to training EVERY Wednesday without fail. This is a requirement if we are to continue to progress in the Scottish competitions. Any player who does not turn up to training runs the risk of their position being taken up by one of the many other players in the squad!

We also have a provisional date for the match against Linlithgow:

TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER @ 4.30pm

Venue: Strathmore RFC

I will post another message once I get final confirmation of the match.

Please make that extra effort to get to training next week as we really need to get a good team session together before this match as it is guaranteed to be a toughie!

Any player, parent, or supporter who wishes to contact me about Rugby related issues please use the following e-mail account:

forcaddells@forfaracademy.angus.sch.uk

Mr Caddell

Plate Round 2 - Another Home tie!

After the teams triumph against Dalziel last week we have been drawn at home against the Linlithgow Schools composite XV. After a small piece of research I have found out that they are made up of the Under 16 and Under 18 Linlithgow RFC club team. This will be a difficult tie although it is certainly one of the ties we were hoping for as it does not pit us against Queen Victoria School or Aberdeen Grammar and as I mentioned earlier the tie is at home.

We are planning on trying to set the match up for Wednesday 21st November or Thursday 22nd November so please try and keep these dates available as we have a great chance of progressing to the next round (Quarter Final!!!!). I will update the blog once I get confirmation from the opposition but in the meantime training as usual at Strathmore RFC from 4.15 - 5.30pm every Wednesday. ATTENDANCE ESSENTIAL!!!

Mr Caddell

Match Details

Scorers Vs Dalziel High School:

TRIES: 4 x Duncan Hampton, 1 x Matt Allen, 1 x Sthephen Thomson, 1 x Gary Robb, 1 x Callum Howie, 1 x Will Cullen

CONVERSIONS: 2 x Gary Robb

OFFICIAL MAN OF THE MATCH - After an excellent performance, Ross Dunlop at scrum half was the coaches and referees Man of the Match.

Mr Caddell