Monday 30 November 2009

Berry Hill 5 Hucclecote 10

Berry Hill narrowly lost out to Hucclecote in a tight game. Weather conditions were difficult with driving rain and wind causing errors on both sides, Hill however scored first with Harry Brown showing he could easily play for Chelsea kicking the ball 4 times from the half way line and chasing it down to reach the touch line just in front of Hucclecote's fullback. After the break both teams had spells of pressuring in the opposition 22 but Hucclecote managed to go over twice to clinch the victory. Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Ricky Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, Ryan Dawson, Oliver Morgan , Harry Brown, Craig Harris , James Roberts, Cobi Robinson, Rhys Lewis, Luke Davis, Billy Roberts ,Matthew Creed

Berry Hill 7 Matson 20

Berry Hill U15 travelled to Gloucester in the pouring rain to what was looking like to be a rain soaked game. Once at Matson's ground however the rain stopped and although still windy the match was played in reasonable conditions. Hill missing a few players and fielding some new players took the early initiative with Cobi Robinson scoring a good individual try. Errors then started to creep into their game and some bad tactical decisions allowed Matson to go into the break 3 points ahead. Hill again pressurized in the second half but never converted their chances which left Matson to seize on a mistakes and run in another 2 tries. Hill's man of match was split between Louie Vaughan and Callum Wyman with new players Luke Davis and Billy Roberts also getting welcomed into the side. Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Ricky Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, Ryan Dawson, Elliot Clarke , Oliver Morgan , Craig Harris, James Roberts, Cobi Robinson, Rhys Lewis, Luke Davis, Billy Roberts

Berry Hill 21 Hereford 7

Berry Hill U15's played Hereford for the 1st time and after a minutes silence for remembrance Sunday they quickly applied pressure and contained the ball in Hereford's half for most of the first half . This dominance saw them 21 points ahead at the break with forwards Louie Vaughan and Matty Office going over the line. Hill pressed again early in the second half but a few errors meant that they were unfortunate to not come away with anymore points. As the game went into the last 5 minutes Hereford did manage to score a consolidation try. William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Ricky Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, William Tyler, Ryan Dawson, Oliver Morgan, , Harry Brown, Craig Harris , Jack Grindle , James Roberts, Joe Teague , Luke Davies

Berry Hill 17 Ledbury 5

Berry Hill faced improving Herefordshire side Ledbury on the weekend. Hill missing a few players still managed to put the visitors under pressure and with strong work from the forwards to secure the ball Kyle Bundy and William Lewis were able to go over in the 1st half. The second half saw a string infringements from hill which undid some of the pitch advantage they had worked hard to gain but Harry Brown still managed to go over the try line to put them 17 points ahead. Ledbury however did manage to score a consolation try in the last play of the match. Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Ricky Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, William Tyler, Ryan Dawson, Elliot Clarke , Harry Brown, Jack Grindle , James Roberts, Cobi Robinson, Rhys Lewis, Ben Robins, Scott Brown

Berry Hill 42 Monmouth 24

Although only 4 miles apart Berry Hill had to play under Welsh rules on their trip to Monmouth. With only a short practice at lifting in the line outs Hill were undeterred and using the power of their forward pack to take the game to Monmouth soon found themselves 3 tries up. Monmouth's large squad however persevered and got back into the game and managed to go 2 points ahead. Captain Elliot Clarke then rallied his team and using the speed in the backs Hill ran in several more tries to take the win. Cobi Robinson in his first full game for Hill was man of the match scoring 4 tries
Team Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Rickie Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, William Tyler, Ryan Dawson, Elliot Clarke , Oliver Morgan, Craig Harris, Jack Grindle , James Roberts, Cobi Robinson, Joe Teague, Rhys Lewis

Berry Hill 36 Old Richians 28

This was the first time in 2 years that these two rivals had met. Hill stunned the visitors with 3 quick tries in the first 15 minutes and looked to be cruising to an easy victory. Old Richians though had other ideas and from the restart for the second half took the game to Hill closing to within 1 point. With 4 minutes left on the clock it was left to Callum Wyman to finally put the game beyond reach and seal the win for Hill. Man of the match was split between Rickie Davis and Craig Harris. Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Rickie Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, William Tyler, Ryan Dawson, Oliver Morgan, , Harry Brown, Craig Harris , Jack Grindle , James Roberts, Joe Teague

Berry Hill 58 Longlevens 0

Kyle Bundy scored his hat trick as Berry Hill hosted Gloucester side Longlevens. The visitors travelled with only 14 players which forced Hill to make changes and try players in new positions. The tinkering however did not stop them running in 10 trys over the 60 minutes making it a comfortable win. Next week Hill face tougher opposition when Old Richians make the journey to Lakers Road. Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Rickie Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, William Tyler, Elliot Clarke , Oliver Morgan , Harry Brown, Craig Harris , Jack Grindle , Joe Teague, James Roberts

Berry Hill 7 Worcester 12

Berry Hill U15's hosted north midlands cup winners Worcester for the first time at Lakers road. Both teams attacked well in a tight match with Worcester opening up the scoring but Hill stuck to their game and went into the break 2 points ahead with a try from Callum Wyman. Hill again had chances but never capitalised allowing Worcester to take the win with another try half way through the second half. After the game celebrations were held for new players James Roberts and Cobi Robinson with Louie Vaughan picking up Hill's man of the match.
Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Rickie Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, Ashley Macey, William Tyler, Ryan Dawson, Elliot Clarke , Oliver Morgan, , Harry Brown, Craig Harris , Oliver Etheridge , Jack Grindle , James Roberts, Cobi Robinson

Berry Hill 54 Lydney 5

Berry Hill open the season with win in local derby Berry Hill under 15's kicked off their season with a win over local opponents Lydney. From the opening kick Hill's forwards took control putting Lydney under pressure allowing Craig Harris to score the first of his 3 tries. Even with a strong wind Ryan Dawson's kicking was on form only missing one conversion as Hill went on to score a total of 8 tries. Hill next play Worcester in 2 weeks time. Kyle Bundy, William Lewis, Callum Wyman, Matthew Office, Rickie Davis, Conor Evans, Louie Vaughan, , Ashley Macey, William Tyler, Ryan Dawson, Elliot Clarke, Oliver Morgan, Harry Brown, Craig Harris, , Oliver Etheridge , Jack Grindle, Ben Robins, James Roberts, Joe Teague