8th February 2009

Helston/Camborne U12s 7 Pirates U12s 49

Helston & Camborne seem to be benefiting from the clubs initiative to train and play together as they were able to field a squad of 16 on a very cold and wet Sunday morning in February, and the Pirates were grateful, as in six years of rugby this was the first time the majority had the experience of playing at Helston.

Eager for a game after so many cancellations due to the weather, the Pirates kicked off with the wind and immediately scored through speedy wing Jake Carley.

It was good to post early points on the board, but the combined side duly responded to provide stiff opposition. Their initial scrummaging certainly posed a challenge to the Pirates, and the backs also looked useful with possession provided. In better conditions they will be a real handful for many opponents. However, whenever the Pirates lose possession, their determination in defence often brings turnover ball from which they punish their opponents - and so it proved, and they proceeded to build a healthy lead before the hosts scored their one try in the match approaching half-time..

With a Pirates squad of 18 present, coach Sean Hickman was able to ring the changes,and although conditions were difficult, the endeavour to nevertheless play enterprising rugby was rewarded, as all tries were scored by the backs!

We're sure however that all the backs would acknowledge the graft shown by the forwards to win clean possession - won't you boys!!!!

Scorers -
Ttries: Max Berryman (3), Jake Carley (2), Alfie Prosser, Henry Monk
Cons: Max Berryman (4), Jake Carley (3).

Helston U11s 12 Pirates U11s 45

'Pirate' coaches Rob and Ozzy were not only full of praise for their enthusiastic team, but also grateful to Helston for lending them players Nick and Jordan.

Pirates U9s: Ellie Angove (capt), Ryan Cornish, Kieran Stevens, Charles Williams, Noah Babcock, Liam Lonsdale, Matthew Skewes, Jordan Nicholls, Rory Osborne, Danny Clemence, Nick and Jordan.

Scorers - Rory Osborne, Ryan Cornish, Noah Babcock, Danny Clemence, Ellie Angove, Kieran Stevens.

Helston U9s 5 Pirates U9s 50

Despite the wet and cold conditions, both sides showed good skills on a morning when there was an admirable response from Pirates Thomas Prosser and Connor Hart, who sportingly volunteered to play for Helston to make up their numbers.

Birthday boys Matthew Ellis and Peter Williams also shared the captaincy role for the Pirates, proudly leading the side for one half each in a game where Henry Trow's tackling impressed.

Scorers - tries: Conner George, Matthew Ellis, Lewis Sims, Daniel Rhys Evans, and Henry Trow.

Helston U8s 11 Pirates U8s 16

Played in torrential rain and strong winds, the two teams were evenly matched in the first half, as is accurately reflected in a 6 tries each half-time scoreline.

However, in the second half the Pirates had the edge over their opponents, and ultimately recorded a worthy win.

It was a case of well done to all the boys who braved the terrible conditions, and a big thank also to the parents present.

Pirates U8s: William Simons, Alistair Stacey, Ethan Wyatt, Daniel Tucker, Josh Storey, Jo Roach and Mawgan Osborne.

Scorers - tries: William Simons, Declan Marshall, Josh Sorey, Mawgan Osborne and Ethan Wyatt

Helston U7s 8 Pirates U7s 14

Having not played rugby for the last three Sundays, the young Pirates were eager to perform and put their training drills into practice, and although weather conditions were not conducive to flowing running rugby, they still produced some outstanding ball handling.

After a tightly fought first half the Pirates were leading Helston by seven tries to five. However, in the second half they stepped up the pace and ran in a further seven tries, and conceded just three.

Pirates U7s: Frank Adams, Harris Eddy, Finley Gray-Williams, Jacob Gwennap, Tom Hands, Tyler Kearney, Thomas Morice, Toby Osborne, Jack Rogers, Ben Wragg, Sasha Friggins.

Scorers: Harris Eddy, Finley Gray-Williams, Ton Hands, Tyler Kearney, Thomas Morice, Toby Osborne, Ben Wragg.