Hayle U7s 7 Pirates U7s 10 - 15th February 2009

Pirates U7s: Frank Adams, Ben Durrant, Harris Eddy, Finley Gray-Williams, Jacob Gwennap Tom Hands, Tyler Kearney, Thomas Morice Frankie Nowell, Toby Osborne, Archie Pascoe Milly Roach, Jack Rogers, Ben Wragg, Sasha Friggens.

15th February 2009

Pirates U16s 64 Camborne U16s 0

Playing this home match at the Mennaye Field in the seventh round of the Cup, this was expected to be a tight encounter as Camborne, like the Pirates, had overcome all their rivals in the earlier rounds, with the exception of Truro.

Although a little heavy underfoot, conditions were still much improved than was witnessed in previous weeks, and for perhaps the first time this season the Pirates were also able to field their full starting line-up. Having had all their matches side-lined for the past month due to the weather, and both St Ives and St Austell conceding their matches, the Pirates were hungry from the outset.

Having not played for a month, the Pirates were hungry for action, with the tone of the match set in the very first minute through a barnstorming run from skipper Luke Cowan-Dickie, who then off-loaded to Cartwright to score under the posts. It was a start from which Camborne never recovered, and minutes later the Pirates were on the scoreboard again with a try from hooker John Drew.

The sheer power of the Pirates' pack was awesome, and combined with the speed and skilful play in the backs, the outcome was inevitable. Further first half tries for the Pirates were scored by Cowan-Dickie (2), William Banks (2) and Kyle Moyle, to give the Pirates an unassailable 43-0 half-time lead.

To their credit, the spirited Camborne players were determined to see the match out, and put a hold on the surge for much of the second half. However, a Pirates team that now introduced several changes, scored three more tries through Moyle (2) and Ben Britten to close the match at 64-0.

This was perhaps the most accomplished display to date this season by this Pirates team, and in parts the standard of rugby was such that many senior sides would have been proud of.

Pirates Squad: Jack Lugg, John Drew, Sam Cartwright, Keiran Brownfield, Charlie Tokeley, Ben Britten, Ben Robinson, Luke Cowan-Dickie (capt), Taylor Wearne, Ben Brooks, Felix Lovell, William Banks, Kyle Moyle, Andrew Tester, Jack Nowell, Oliver Badcock, Guy Hobson, Jordan Oxley, Matthew Richards, Jonathan Badcock

Scorers
tries: Kyle Moyle (3), William Banks (2), Luke Cowan-Dickie (2), Ben Britten, Sam Cartwright, John Drew;
Cons: Kyle Moyle (7).

Helston U13s 0 Pirates U13s 42
15th February, 2009

Last Sunday saw Helston at home to their counterparts from Penzance & Newlyn, with the visitors posting a sound eight tries to nil victory.

After a long lay-off from rugby, because of poor pitch and weather conditions, the young Pirates were glad of a game and thankful to Helston for giving them the opportunity to start playing again. In the first half there was a great deal of rustiness from both sides, but with the advantage of the school pitch slope the Pirates soon put some phases together and scored some tries.

The first try was scored by Lockran Williams and converted by Sam Coogan, with there another try that quickly followed wide out from No. 8 Ed Holmes. When the forwards found their feet, the team started to play as a unit and Williams soon completed his hat-trick, whilst there was also a first half try scored by man-of- the-match Tom Holdsworth.

After the turnaround it was evident that the Helston coach had a few strong words to say his team, as the tackling was a great deal better and their all round game was much improved. When the Helston full-back left the field injured, both teams played with 14 men in a game that now opened up considerably.

Fly-half Sam Coogan started to orchestrate play for the Pirates, and three more good tries were scored. Williams was firstly over again with a great burst of speed from the base of the scrum, and then Tom Holdsworth performed a trademark kick ahead and follow up to score. Finally, forward Sam Skinner powered over the line from five metres out to complete the Pirates tally.

There were other try-scoring opportunities created in the final minutes, but the Pirates were denied due to some brave tackling from Helston's fly-half. He firstly hauled down Pirates' skipper Oliver Hallworth, who was making a welcome return to action after having six weeks off with illness, and then brought to ground Holdsworth as he looked to crash over the line

At the end, the Pirates were simply delighted to be back playing, and had been especially grateful for a game ahead of their U13s Cornwall KO Cup competition clash with Wadebridge which takes place at home this coming Sunday.

Hayle U11s 5 Pirates U11s 45

The Pirates U11s were in good form and played some fine rugby in a free flowing game of rugby.

Coaches Rob and Ozzy thanked two of their squad, Charlie and Jake, for agreeing to play for the home side who were missing a number of players because of injury.

Tries for the Pirates U11s were scored by Noah, Charlie, Nick, Ryan, Rory, Jordan and Liam. Conversions were kicked by Matthew (2), Liam (2), and Jordan.

Hayle U9s 15 Pirates U9s 25

Favourable weather assured a healthy squad turn out at Hayle on Sunday morning, with a good game ensuing between two evenly matches sides.

Passing and tackling skills were impressive on a day when the Pirates emerged narrow, but deserved winners.

Pirates U9s: Henry Trow (capt), Thomas Prosser, James Lambourn, Matthew Ellis, Chris Dodd, Peter Williams, Max Walden, Sabian Friggens, Conner George, Tom Tieken, Alfie Hall, Daniel Rhys Evans.

Try-scorers: Matthew Ellis, Conner George, Tom Tieken and Daniel Rhys Evans.

HAYLE U8s 5 PIRATES U8s 11

On an unusually drier morning than of late, the Pirates travelled to Hayle with an almost full squad, the majority of whom had also supported the 'Scalextric Challenge' held at 'Westholme' the previous day.

In an initially evenly matched contest, the Pirates narrowly led by four tries to three at half-time. However, in the second half, with excellent tagging, some superb running and passing, they were able to stretch their lead and win well because of a great team performance.

Pirates U8s: Morgan Harvey, Declan Marshall, Daniel Tucker, William Simons, Mackenzie Oliver, Ethan Wyatt, Jamie Shrosbree, Mawgan Osborne, Jo Roach, Josh Storey, Alistair Stacey, Denzel Motusaga

Try scorers: Morgan Harvey, Ethan Wyatt, Declan Marshall, Wiliam Simons, Josh Storey, Jamie Shrosbree, Denzel Motusaga, Alistair Stacey

In near perfect rugby conditions, Hayle and the Pirates U 7s tried to replicate the national side's commitment to play with ferocious tagging and decisive support play. Both sides were also evenly matched throughout, until in the last five minutes of the game the Pirates finished in clinical fashion to score two unanswered tries which guaranteed them victory.

Pirates U7s: Frank Adams, Ben Durrant, Harris Eddy, Finley Gray-Williams, Jacob Gwennap, Tom Hands, Tyler Kearney, Thomas Morice, Frankie Nowell, Toby Osborne, Archie Pascoe, Milly Roach, Jack Rogers, Ben Wragg, Sasha Friggens.

Try scorers: Harris Eddy, Finley Gray-Williams, Tom Hands, Ben Wragg, and Sasha Friggens.