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Birmingham Moseley | Match Report | A Bitter Night With a Sweet Ending

A Bitterly Cold & Windy Thursday Night Lights
Sale Triumph over Birmingham Moseley in a thriller

 

 

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A cold and windy night at Heywood Rd as Chris Johnson Kicks-off long, Sale initiating a period of heavy pressure as Johnson crafted a kick towards the corner, Jeremy To’a chasing hard but unfortunately beaten by the covering defender.

Another lineout on the opposite side saw Sale dominate in a lovely rolling Maul as The Dogs crash over the whitewash- penalty try awarded, after just three minutes.

The game begins to expand optimistically through a series of ambitious kicks for territory.

Moseley worked themselves down field as they mounted a series of grubbers, gaining territory deep into the Sale half. The pressure was on as Birmingham shaped to the corner from a penalty.

Another infringement resulted in a penalty which fly-half Ben Palmer converted. In a terrific contest, physicality came into play with some big hits as both teams fight for possession and territory.

There was a close call when the ball was charged down by Stone Priestley-Nangle, recovered terrifically by Moseley’s Palmer who hacked it into touch. From a 5m lineout heading into the final 10 of the first half, the pressure told as Patrick Ah Van made an break from a poorly placed kick, offloading to Johnson who stormed towards the line. The ball was quickly shifted wide as Stone Priestley-Nangle touched down in the corner, with a good conversion from Johnson.

 

Sale completely dominated possession as they continued to put some fine play together. Fergus Mulchrone evaded a couple tackles as he darted in from the 22, as Johnson converted for a 21-3 scoreline at half-time

 

The rain lashed down heavily towards the end of the first half, but cleared as the players came back out for the second. The second 40 began with the same intensity as the first, with a Moseley player down injured after a huge hit from Sale captain Andy Hughes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penalty after penalty came for Sale before the referee awarded a yellow to Morgan Dawes of Moseley, Sale able to finally gain yardage into opposition territory on the hour-mark. Sale got complacent as a penalty awarded to Moseley was taken quickly by replacement scrum half Sam Pointon who darted in uncontested from the 22. Palmer converted to make it 21-10 after 70 minutes.

Sale moved deep into enemy territory after a splendid offload from Jake Pope on halfway, and Jeremy To’a accelerated down the touchline before being brought down in the Moseley 22. Play was shifted quickly along the line with Mulchrone forcing his way over the line for an unconverted try to finish the game.

 

Matchday Photos Courtesy of Gareth Lyons

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1861 National Challenge 1 Champions NW | 67-03 | Match Report

AN IMPRESSIVE 13-TRY-THRILLER

 

With only one win needed from the remaining games to win the league, the Ladies were fired up and ready to go. Straight from the get-go as it seemed as Mikala Agg opened the scoring on a damp but fairly sunny Sunday as she darted down the wing to dot down in the corner. 5 minutes in, 5-0.

Hear from Captain Aoife McKenna and double hat-trick hero Kathryn Craine as they provide thoughts on a great game, season and team!

1861 mount a load of pressure as they go phase after phase, shifting the ball well. And, the pressure tells, as Mikala Agg wriggles through a gap in the defensive line, offloading for Kathryn Craine to blast over- her first for the day.

Only 3 minutes pass before the next try is scored by this dominant 1861 team. Kathryn Craine scores after a phenomenal effort, she hands off several would-be-tacklers as she goes over for her second in 3 minutes. 17 minutes gone, 15-3.

The powerhouse duo in the centres- Megan Kirby (12) & Kathryn Craine (13)- are really enjoying their rugby as Meg runs in her first, continuing their fine form.

27′ After waves and waves of attack from the Red & Blues, Charlotte Smith eventually breaching the defensive ranks before converting her own try.

Megan Kirby once again finds herself over the whitewash for her second after some incisive attacking play

The second half seems just as explosive as the first as a second try is scored 4 minutes into the half! This time Katie Walsh darts over in the corner after 1861 break loose.

The centre trading blow for blow as Megan Kirby completes her own hat-trick. A few moments later, Kathryn Craine runs in her fourth for the afternoon- 54 minutes gone, 52-3.

There’s no room for complacency as…

After a crushing tackle, 1861 were on the hunt for another. 1 minute later after being bullied with pressure, Megan Kirby makes a cracking break before unselfishly offloading to Kathryn Craine to cruise in for her 5th!

And, Moments later Kathryn Craine completes her afternoon with a humble DOUBLE Hat-Trick as she runs in her 6th. She tiptoes down the wing before dotting down in the corner. Thats 6 try’s scored in just over an hour! Remarkable…Hear from Kathryn below

77′ Katie Walsh finishes off the afternoon with a try in the corner after Hailey Coutts carries for tens of yards and after several phases more, 1861 finish off their eventful fixture with celebrations due to start!

 

Aoife McKenna Celebrates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A league title with a few games to go is such a testament to the collection of talented  and hardworking players in this club. This was one of our goals, and to achieve it has given us all a massive boost to continue to continue on with our standards and positive ethos. On behalf of all the girls in the club I would like to thank everyone who stood behind us and supported us the season so far. To our coaches, physios, family, friends, sponsors and all of our supporters, we honestly would not be in this position without you. I’m very excited to see what comes next for us, we have a tough cup round coming up so that is taking up some headspace.

 

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Kathryn Craine

 

 

 

 

 

 

First season playing for Sale 1861 and it has been an absolute pleasure playing alongside these incredible ladies. I’ve met some amazing people and made friends for life within this club

Sunday’s game: The pressure was on for sure, with knowing we would win the league if we won against Grasshoppers. We didn’t play our best rugby in the first 20minutes, but, we sure did pull together as one and turned that around with all players digging deep- putting in an amazing shift. Words can’t describe the feeling we all had winning on Sunday and will be a memory I never forget.

Throughout the season we have worked and prepped prepped so hard together, this not only created an amazing squad but also some unbreakable bonds in the team. Every single player under Sale 1861 made winning the league possible this season and what a season it has been. I also would like to mention our Captain Aoife McKenna, who has been incredible this season. Keeping us all on our toes, staying positive and keeping us motivated. She has made an incredible captain so, thank you for being amazing! Also huge shout out to our coaches and physios who have played a huge roll in Sale winning the league!

 

Thoroughly looking forward to the rest of the games we have left and here’s to smashing the cup too!

Director of Rugby 1861 Andy Hughes

 

Steph Veal- Head Coach
Harry Bailey- 1861 Coach (New Head)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abi Crompton- Physio
Charlie Boulton- Physio

Cambridge Match Report | Almost a Fantastic Comeback

Another great game of rugby and almost a fantastic comeback, but The Dogs have to make do with 2 points from their travels.

 

Quoted from Gareth Daniel’s Tweets- @Sale FC
Photographer: Chris Fell (Cambridge)

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Date Time League Season Full Time
8th February 2020 14:00 National One 2019-2020 80'

 

We’re underway at Volac Park as The Dogs play into a stiff breeze in the first half.

Cambridge start the game with fixed intentions as the first penalty of the game is sent to the corner, 20m out.

But it’s the Dogs who celebrate first with a wonderful break from Jonty Rawcliffe with fine support play from Patrick Ah Van and Fergus Mulchrone, releasing Jack Moorhouse to sprint in, 6 minutes gone. The Blood and Sand respond well as the ball is moved along the line to their speedy No.11 who darts in for a try

With a penalty nudged through from the opposing fly half and a try scored, Cambridge increase the deficit 19 minutes into the game making it 17-5, however with this, the game begins to settle, and the on-field battle begins.

It’s only 15minutes later when The Dogs string together their first attacking platform in a while, and, after winning a 5m lineout the forwards batter the line before Matt Talaese gets over.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Dogs begin the second 40 well as Chris Johnson kicks off high into the blue sky, with The Dogs immediately on the front foot with only a forward pass halting them in their tracks.

Great carries from Patrick Ah Van and Johnny Leota takes the Blue and Whites close, the ball is offloaded for Rhys Davies to scamper in- 49minutes.

 

The Blood and Sand hit back again as they go through phase after phase, eventually crossing for their 4thtry

Another Try, a fine finish from the home sides full back as he collects a kick on halfway, weaving his way through the defence ranks to score

The match is quickly getting away from The Dogs as the Blood and Sand score another try from incisive attacking play.

 

 

10 minutes left- can the dogs salvage more than just a solitary point in the dying embers?

74’ The Dogs have a lineout 35m out.

76’ TRY after winning the lineout The Blue and White move the ball quickly, Tom Brady makes a half break then offloads brilliantly for Jonty Rawcliffe to stride in. Johnson adds the extras.

Cambridge 37-31 Sale FC

78’ Penalty to The Dogs. Chris Johnson kick to touch 20m out. Come on Boys!

79’ The Dogs giving it everything, but we are penalised for holding on, we now have a stoppage for an injury.

 

Summary

TeamTriesConDGPenPointsOutcome
Cambridge620137Win
Sale FC530031Loss

 

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Venue

Cambridge
44 Grantchester Rd, Cambridge CB3 9ED, UK
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