Under 16s
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Sun 29 Jan 2017
Selby
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Hull Ionians RUFC
Under 16s
Ionians U16s through to Bowl Final

Ionians U16s through to Bowl Final

Paul Lyon4 Feb 2017 - 21:34
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A wins a win

Ionians travelled to Selby for a relative local derby on a bright day.
The contest started brightly with Ionians progressing upfield and threatening Selby's line. To their credit Selby responded and a from an Ionians breakdown Selby's wing raced down the line and only a desperate tackle from full back Walker saved the day.

Ionians regrouped but again Selby's defence was resolute. Twice Ionians got over the line only to be held up by Selby's defenders.
Ionians had a definite edge at the scrum, though lineouts were more even, with clean handling and catching rare at these set pieces.
As Selby progressed again strong tackles led to spillage and Ionians were able to capitalise. A maizy run from archie Smeaton gave them good field position, and as Cade made a break he was brought down just short of the line, only to pop a pass to captain Malcolmson to score under the posts. Conversion by Kirk, 7 to 0. The second try followed quickly as relentless gains again gave Ionians good field position and prop will Robinson was able to crash over from short range, another successful conversion from Kirk followed. 14 to 0.
Selby stuck at it and had good pressure in the last few minutes on Ionians line, but they were kept out with some strong Ionains defence.

The second half saw Selby get back into the game, scoring 3 tries to 0, 2 in the space of 2 minutes put them ahead with 10 minutes to go, however crucial conversion misses would come back to haunt them, as Ionians pressed upfield, Selby were penalised and from left of the posts Kirk slotted the winning score. 15 to 17 in favour of Ionians.
A well contested game, played in a hard manner and well supported from both sides. With thanks to the referee and an acknowledgement to Selby to amending the fixture date.

Joe Walker cracked rib, Toms and Elliott on the mend, swift recovery to all.

Try Scorers
James Malcolmson
Will Robinson
Conversion
Charlie Kirk 2/2,
Penalties
Charlie Kirk 1/2
Man Of Match
Archie Smeaton

Match details

Match date

Sun 29 Jan 2017

Kickoff

11:00
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Main Club & Mini Junior Sponsor - Cranswick Plc
Main Club & Mini Junior Sponsor - Wren Kitchens