Rockcliff 0 - Sunderland 49

Photos by Jenny Reynolds

Rockcliff had no answer to the pace and power of high flying Sunderland’s backs as they ran riot in a second half spell. Playing against the wind in the first half, Rockcliff held firm for the first twenty minutes before Sunderland got on to the score with a converted try. Fourteen minutes later the visitors extended their lead, with their second converted try of the game and at half time the score was 14-0 to Sunderland.

Five minutes after the break Sunderland edged further ahead with an unconverted try, and shortly afterwards they added a penalty to extend their lead to 22-0. Despite their best efforts the Rockcliff pack could not gain enough possession and the visitor’s backs looked a constant threat. In a twenty minute spell they scored three more tries, one of which they converted, and a penalty, to kill the game off as a contest by the half hour mark. They added a final late converted try to rub salt into Rockcliff’s wounds and the game ended with the visitors score at 49-0.
 

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"I've never seen a hit like that"

Andy Partis

The Vikings just did not turn up to the office in a game that is best put behind them. Gateshead’s second string have started the season well, but the Vikings usually show more spirit than this, and the will need to redeem themselves at home to Border Park next week.

Rockcliff Rangers 12 - Alnwick 19

The Rangers lost this game in the final minute of the game, having recovered from an early set back to level the scores at 12-12. The Alnwick pack dominated the tight for much of the first half, and the Rangers tried in vain to match them. A lucky bounce from a kick and chase effort from Alnwick left full back Paul Dean flat footed as Alnwick’s inside centre scuttled through to score their opening try.  Their second try came from a forward drive which the Rangers could not contain, and their number eight picked up and drove over to score. They added a conversion to take 12-0 half time lead.

In the second half the Rangers changed their tactics. Faced for once with a larger pack, the out girthed Rangers decided to keep the ball moving. Scrum half Jimmy Arachnid inspired a rally by the home side, and with the forwards supporting the backs, prop Steve Hayles popped up at inside centre to stroll through and score. Johnny Wilson then got into the action, crashing over to score the Rangers second of the game. Dave Swinburne added a conversion to level the scores at 12-12.

Rockcliff U15s 15 - Gateshead U15s 21

Rockcliff under 15’s travelled to Gateshead and although they didn’t win they played some of the best rugby the team has witnessed. Rockcliff scored three excellent tries through Steven Mather, Donald Gilgrest and Mark Herron. Man of the match was Jamie Shardlow who produced the tackle of the game.

Gateshead U16s 17 - Rockcliff U16s 12

Rockcliff threw this game away with poor tackling and lack of discipline. Key players for Rockcliff were hooker Drew Shardlow, Jonny Birkett and Liam Madison who made a fight of the game. Also Scott Fairburn had an excellent game on the wing. This team needs to do a lot of soul searching and hard work if they are to improve this season, and they need to work hard on training nights to achieve their potential.

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