22nd March 2009

U12s Are County 'Shield ' Winners

Travelling to Launceston for a superbly organised rugby festival, the squad displayed brilliant individual skills, besides also melding to produce an excellent all-round team performance.

All the players celebrated Callum Groves' first try for the Pirates as they won the 'Shield' final 10-5 against Liskeard-Looe. Stand out performers on the day were Johnny Blewett, dynamic forward Alistair Gwennap, and a free-flowing back-line let loose by clever half-back distributors Dylan Williams and Elliott Nicholls.

Festival day try scorers for the Pirates were Johnny Blewett (2), Callum Groves, Dylan Williams, and Connor Bick.

Pirates U9s 15 Launceston U9s 25

On a bright, sunny, and 'almost' warm Mothering Sunday, both sides fielded strong teams for a match split into three thirds.

The three x 10 minute periods were evenly contested, as had been expected, but Launceston just had th edge to hold out for victory.

Tries for the Pirates were scored by man of the match Luke Flack, Tom Tieken and Max Waldren.

Pirates U9s: Matthew Ellis (capt), Sabien Friggens, Thomas Prosser, Lewis Sims, Jamie Thomas, Kelan Moon, Connor Hart, Luke Flack, Jacob Warren, Max Waldren, Tom Tieken, Conner George, Elliot Tree, Alfie Hall.

Pirates U8s 30 Launceston U8s 10

On a gorgeous sunny day, which certainly made a welcome change for the spectators, the young Pirates played exceptionally well and showed great teamwork against opposition that had travelled a long distance for the fixture. The Pirates deserved the win although Launceston showed great determination in their tagging.

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

Try scorers: Ethan Wyatt, Alistair Stacey, Josh Bainbridge, Josh Storey.