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Warks cup. Dunlop V. Newbold |
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Written by John Ormsby
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 07:32 |
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Dunlop in their first ever Warwickshire cup semi final started well and took the game into the Newbold 22 for the first ten minutes but found themselves behind 7 - 0 to Newbolds first incisive attack through the midfield, leading to a try beneath the posts. This seemed to act as a spur and Dunlop returned to their attacking wide game, winning good ruck ball before centre Richard Craner went over for a try, crossing the line in fine style after some great back handling from the backs. this score went unconverted 7 - 5. From the restart Dunlop attacked again and came away with point from a Craig McGrory drop goal to take the lead 7 - 8 this gave D's the required confidence and before long Dunlops young No.8 Mitchell Todd added to the scoreline after breaking through the Newbold defensive line and crossing for a hard earnt try, to be converted by Danny James leaving the half time score at 15 - 7 to Dunlop. In the second half Dunlop's control and domination of the game continued as their defence stood firm against a revived Newbold effort. Eventually Dunlop collected a final try to run out very worthy winners by 20 - 7. A brilliant display from a young Dunlop side, determined to be in their first Warwickshire Cup Final, who had competed well and once again beaten opposition from the leagues above. |
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Woodrush (21) Vs. Dunlop (39) |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 20 April 2009 08:51 |
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Woodrush (21) Vs. Dunlop (39) Sat 18th Apr 09 A warm day, with firm grounds ensured for a great game of rugby as Dunlop visited Woodrush. The game started at a fast pace, with Dunlop having several attacking waves, woodrush working hard to scramble the ball away and try and counter-attack from anywhere on the pitch. Their defensive effort paid off when a misplaced pass from the back of a scrum inadvertently found the Woodrush 10 and he sprinted 80 yards to score, 7-0. Dunlop pressed from the kick off and a great break from Dave Weston, saw centre Steve Adcock go close before some good defence and a tap back saved a certain try. Rich Craner scored from the quick lineout that resulted, 7-7. More Dunlop pressure led to an infringement and a nice long range penalty from Danny James 7-10. The Dunlop pack continued to secure good set piece possession and provided a platform for the backs to play with a nice break from Craig McGrory setting up wing O’Toole and a neat break from Dave Weston putting in O’Toole again 7-22 at the break. Continued pressure in the second half lead to more points as scrum half James scampered from the base of the scrum to score from 30 yards. Woodrush rallied though and were never out of the game with good handling moves from deep and some superb attacking play from the back three. The Woodrush 10 had a busy game and spotted a gap in the D’s defence, using his pace to throw a nice dummy and scramble under the posts, 14-27. The large Woodrush pack continued to push through the forward phases and Dunlop had to work hard to hold them out, some good tactical kicking relieveing the pressure and seeing the D’s push up the field. Good lineout possession and some good forward carries from newly promoted ‘tank’ saw the cracks open in the Woodrush defence and Weston glide over for an important score, 14-32. Again Woodrush wouldn’t lie down and some expansive attacking saw them produce an excellent try for the full back to get them back into the game at 21-32. The expansive game seemed to cost them though, as forwards tired and more gaps opened up allowing Stuart Edwards to score and seal the victory, 21-39 in a very entertaining encounter. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 April 2009 13:32 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 03 March 2009 12:51 |
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Orders for Dunlop RFC hoodies are being taken. The Hoodies, designed and produced by Top2Inches (www.toptwoinches.com). Cost is £20, see Chairman Ox to place your order. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 March 2009 12:58 )
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