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Saturday 6.3.10 MIdlands 3 West (South)

DUNLOP 71 V SHIPSTON ON STOUR 12 - Home - League

Dunlop making several changes to their side, picked up an early try after 5 mins with Tom O'Toole sprinting down the wing to cross in the corner, converted by Danny James, several penalties were then given away which Shipston failed to convert before Dunlop got back into their stride. Some good ball handling and support play led to a further 3 tries - James Reilly running in from half way, Mark Challis diving over from the scrum and Aron Jarvis scurrying over the line with Danny James converting all 3. Shipston scored a good try running in from just after halfway to cross the line in the 53rd minute !! of the first half to make the half time score 28 - 5. In the second half Shipston continued to press and Dunlop were forced to defend their lead before Stuart Edwards crashed over the line in the corner and Danny James running in from halfway to score a try and convert one. Again Shipston attacked and collected another well worked try which they converted. The game went end to end with both sides defending well before Dunlop upped the tempo in the last twenty minutes with replacement prop Jack Badhan making an immediate impact and collecting 2 tries powering his way over the line, James Reilly collected his second, and Captain Steve Adcock sprinted in to dive in under the posts, with Danny James collecting his second and converting 2 his personal tally for the game was 26 points. Newcomer Gary Brewerton made his debut appearance for the Dunlop and almost crossed the line late in the second half. Dunlop now look forward to meeting Midlands one opposition Sutton Coldfield on Wednesday evening at Old Coventrians RFC in the Quarter Finals of the Warwickshire Cup Competition.

DUNLOP 2nds 30 v SILHILLIANS 2nds 0 - Away

A strong Dunlop 2nds put in a great performance with some good support play and running lines landing 6 tries in all. Although sometimes being out muscled in the forwards they maintained a grip on the game in the backs with tries coming from flanker Ian Gallagher (2) veteran full back Steve Foster (2) and winger Garryd Howells (2) all went unconverted. Some notable performances in the side were from half backs John Ormsby and Craig McGrory where youth and experience blended well and in the front row where young prop Chris Lee put in a dogged performance. Things have certainly picked up and hopefully more league points will follow,

Forthcoming fixtures

Warwickshire - 10^th March – home to Sutton Coldfield - KO 7.45pm

County Cup Note: Match to be played at Old Coventrians RFC (lights)

League - 13^th March – away to Edwardians RFC – KO 3.00pm - 20^th March – home to Harbury RFC – KO 3.00pm

- 27^th March – away to Southam RFC – KO 3.00pm

RFU Senior Vase - 3^rd April - away to Rugby St Andrews - KO 3.00pm

League - 10^th April – home to Upton on Severn RFC – KO 3.00pm - 17^th April – away to Woodrush RFC – KO 3.00pm

RFU SENIOR VASE

Dunlop V Burntwood Burnaby Road 27th February 2010

This semi final game was played on a badly waterlogged pitch due to overnight rain however both sides endeavoured to please the crowd with some enterprising play. Burntwoods more direct approach probably being the better tactic given the conditions. Pick and drive proved to be Burntwoods best weapon whilst Dunlops defence was soundly tested. Early penalties put D's 6-0 up and midway through the half Stuart Edwards crossed wide out after rounding his winger. DJ converted 13-0 at half time gave D's a much needed cushion for the 2nd period. A sin binning for Mark Challis enabled the opposition to gain a strangle hold and get themselves back into the game with two penalties and a couple of try scoring opportunities 13-6 the score remained as D's passing game started to take back some control. valuable territory inside Burntwoods 22 in the final 20 minutes enabled Dunlop to score quick tries from winger "Holy Dan" and prop Tim Pitman DJ converting one of them. A hard afternoon for both sides in a tense semi final. But another valuable win for D's who now have to travel to Rugby St Andrews for the final on Easter Saturday April 3rd 2010. Meanwhile its back to league action next week with Shipston visiting Burnaby Road.

Top of the table clash

Saturday 13th Feb 2010 Midlands 3 West (South)

DUNLOP (43) v PERSHORE (5) - League - Home

Dunlop's form continued during this top of the table clash at Burnaby Road. Two converted tries and a penalty by Danny James in the first 15 mins opened the scoring. Further converted tries followed by Dave Weston, Mark Challis and Richard Craner. Leaving a beleaguered Pershore side 38 - 0 down at half time. In the second period Pershore picked up their game and pulled back an unconverted try, forcing Dunlop to defend rigourously. Both sides showed good ball handling in difficult conditions. Finally Danny James collected his hatrick and increased his points tally on the day to 30 points. Dunlop run out deserved winners 43 - 5 and now look forward to their meeting with Midlands 1 side Leamington this Wednesday at Keresley RFC 7.30 kick off, in the Warwickshire Cup First Round match.

DUNLOP 2 (36) v SHIPSTON ON STOUR 2 (0)

Dunlop's young 2nd XV side continue to play well and came away with a well earned result scoring score some good tries.

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