Under 13s Win County 7s - 30th April 06

The County Under 13 cup winners added to their collection of trophies this season with an outstanding display of 7 a side rugby.

Pirates 17 Truro 7 | Pirates 50 Launceston B 0 | Pirates 21 Penryn 5

Pirates 38 Bodmin 12 | Pirates 33 Saltash 24

Squad of 10:-
Back row:-
Matt Stevens, Charlie Tokeley, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chris Nicholas (c), Dan Dingley, Luke Johnson
Front row:-
Jack Nowell, Ben Brooks,Taylor Wearne, Ollie Badcock.

Pirates Under 13s Win Fifth County Title

Under 13s 33-7 victors at St Austell on Sunday 9th April

Playing at St. Austell on Sunday afternoon the gifted Pirates U13s team were looking to win their fifth County title on the trot.

The winners with the trophy & their medals

Match Report

Conditions were dry and sunny, but there was a strong cross-field wind when Truro kicked the game off, with the ground also rock hard.

The Pirates opened the scoring in the sixth minute when speedy wing Andrew Tester crossed for an unconverted try, him following this up with another seven minutes later which was this time converted by full-back Luke Johnson.

It was proving to be a bruising contest, the Pirates suffering a blow midway through the first period when influential fly-half Ben Brooks had to leave the field with concussion. However, with changes made the Pirates were quickly back in their stride, No. 8 Charlie Tokeley driving off the back of a scrum to score. Johnson again added the extras.

Both sides played with admirable determination, with skills levels and sportsmanship of a high standard, half-time arriving with the score still 19-0 to the Pirates.

Truro played at their best early in the second half, but the Pirates defended superbly through lock Dan Dingley and flanker Luke Cowan-Dickie, though there was a further injury set-back when skipper and talented centre Chris Nicholas was forced to come off with a twisted ankle.

Taking all but immediate advantage, the city side scored a converted try which might easily have set alarms bells ringing, but the young Pirates remained steadfast. Solid at the scrummage, and more effective at the breakdown area, they gained the required possession for man-of-the-match Tester to take them clear to victory. His hat-trick score came after a quick tap from scrum-half Taylor Wearne, with him adding a fourth for good measure one minute from the end, both tries converted by Johnson.

The Pirates were always clear favourites to win their fifth title in as many years, fully deserving though of this fine achievement against their committed Truro counterparts.

Pirates win 33 - 7

Tries 5
Andrew Tester 4
Charlie Tokeley 1

Cons
Luke Johnson 4

Match Reports

12/03/06 - U13's Cornwall KO Cup Semi- Final
Pirates 48 v Penryn 7

Playing on the Mennaye Field for only the second time this season the Pirates U13's ran out comfortable winners against a workman like Penryn. Outstanding play from the Pirates forwards together with the pace of Tester and Nicholas on the wide, but wet and heavy pitch was too much for 'The Borough' to contain.

Tries: Andrew Tester 5, Chris Nicholas 3.
Cons: Luke Johnson 4

The Final is scheduled to be played on Sunday 9th April 2006, venue TBC

5/03/06 - Pirates 33 Redruth 0

Tries: Andrew Tester 3, Chris Nicholas 2
Cons; Luke Cowan-Dickie 4

12/2/06 - Pirates 53 - Newquay 5

Our side played very well indeed in this CUP encounter against a well organised Newquay Hornets team, the reward being a home semi-final against Penryn on the 12/3/06.

Tries: Chris Nicholas (4), Andrew Tester (3), Charlie Tokely, Luke Cowan-Dickie
cons: Luke Johnson (4).

15/1/06 - Pirates U13s 76 - Launceston 0

Despite atrocious conditions, the Pirates played some tremendous rugby in this CORNWALL CUP 1st. Round match against sporting opponents.

Tries: Chris Nicholas (5), Andrew Tester (4), Charlie Tokely, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jonny Badcock.

Cons: Ben Brooks (7), Jack Lugg.

8/1/06 - Truro 0 - Pirates U13s 50

A tremendous team performance on a cold an sunny morning saw the Pirates win against Truro for the second time this season, the scoreline not reflecting though how well the home side played.

Tries: Chris Nicholas 93), Andrew Tester (2), Jack Nowell, Dan Dingley, Kevin Bodilly; cons: Ben Brooks (4), Luke Johnson.

11/12/05 - Pirates U13s 62 - Helston 12

Tries: Charlie Tokely (4), Luke Cowan-Dickie (2), Jack Nowell, Taylor Wearne, Ollie Badcock, Sam Fanelli; cons: Ben Brooks (6).

27/11/05 Pirates U13s 36 - Truro 0

Playing only their third match of the season, our strong team ran out convincing 36-0 winners against a workmanlike Truro side who never gave up. A storming performance from Luke Cowan-Dickie, supported by the speed of Chris Nicholas, laid the foundations for an excellent team performance.

Tries: Chris Nicholas (2), Matt Stevens, Kevin Bodilly, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Charlie Tokely; , cons: Luke Johnson (3).

16/10/05 - Devonport Services 5 - Pirates u13s 30
Tries: Luke Cowan-Dickie (2), Chris Nicholas, Pen Try; cons: Ben Brooks (2); pens: Ben Brooks (2).

18/9/05 - Pirates U13s 75 - Camborne 0