Harry Pickett crossed for a brace of tries as Lincoln’s 1st XV secured their third successive league win with an emphatic 47-0 victory at Coalville in Counties 1 Midlands East (North).
Lucian Morosan, Matt Keeton, Richie Dixon, George Pomfret, and Joe Leigh each scored one, while Louie Cooke successfully kicked six conversions.
The result means that Lincoln completed a league double over Coalville after the 86-0 win in the previous meeting in November last year.
Lincoln’s 1st XV huddle together after their 47-0 win at Coalville. | Photo: Jodie Hill
Will Hewing running in for the match-winning try for Lincoln Imps XV against Scunthorpe. | Photo: Maria Rhoades
A last-gasp try from man-of-the-match Will Hewing saw Lincoln Imps XV snatch a 14-8 victory in a friendly away against Scunthorpe’s 3rd XV.
Sam Moate powered over for a try, which Jack Randell converted to give Lincoln a 7-5 lead going in at the break. Scunthorpe’s try in the first half was scored by Kirk Murray.
Scunthorpe’s John Woollard on the run. | Photo: Bill Rhoades
Scunthorpe’s George Hutton tackling Lincoln’s Kodi Strand. | Photo: Bill Rhoades
Scunthorpe edged in front thanks to a penalty from Lee Copperwheat, but Lincoln snatched the victory in the dying seconds of the match as a slick passing move set up Hewing to run most of the pitch to score a try. Randell slotted over the conversion to complete the victory for Lincoln.
The match saw three of Lincoln’s Colts make impressive debuts for the club – Sam Jones (winger), Callum Houlden (hooker), and Bowen Jones (second row).
Scott Kelly and Cameron Ogg were named as Scunthorpe’s joint man-of-the-match.
Kirk Murray was among the try scorers for Scunthorpe. | Photo: Maria Rhoades
Lincoln Imps XV were delighted after their win at Scunthorpe. | Photo: Alex Brodrick
Lincoln Ladies showed great team spirit against Coventry Welsh. | Photo: Katie Nesbitt
Clare Brooker-Brown grabbed a brace of tries as Lincoln Ladies battled valiantly in a 36-15 defeat away against Coventry Welsh Ladies.
Jenna Bierton also crossed for a try in a game which saw Lincoln have to contend with multiple injuries.
Before the match there was a minute’s silence and a minute’s applause in memory of Jack Garton from Coventry Welsh who suddenly passed away earlier this month. | Photo: Katie Nesbitt
Before the match there was a minute’s silence and a minute’s applause in memory of Jack Garton from Coventry Welsh who suddenly passed away earlier this month. As a mark of respect Lincoln Ladies retired their number three shirt for the game.
Meanwhile, several Lincolnshire players were named in NLD Women’s training squad ahead of the match against Staffordshire on May 14.
They included Bethan Owen (Sleaford), Cassie Milestone (Scunthorpe), Catelyn Etherington (Boston), Cath Neville (Boston), Charlotte Hancock (Sleaford), Delphi Swanson-Brown (University of Lincoln/Rochford Hundred), Ewa Jasek (Scunthorpe), Hannah Dennis (Stamford), Jade Morgan (Lincoln), Jodie Britcliffe (Scunthorpe), Jorja Lyons (Scunthorpe), Lucy Ellis (University of Lincoln/Lincoln), Hannah Newsome (Lincoln), Mollie Smith (Boston), Tash Champion (Boston), and Tiana Woollaston (Boston).
Ladies Rugby – Other Results
Kesteven Ladies were all smiles after their win against Sileby Town Ladies. | Photo: Amanda Wilcox
It was a great weekend for the Lincolnshire teams in Women’s NC 2 Midlands (North East) who all emerged victorious.
Amy Brumhead crossed for a try and kicked four conversions as Kesteven Ladies beat Sileby Town Ladies 33-7.
Izzy Russell in action for Kesteven Ladies. | Photo: Amanda Wilcox
Bronagh Dempster was among the try scorers for Kesteven Ladies. | Photo: Amanda Wilcox
Under-18s player Beaumont grabbed a brace of tries and Bronagh Dempster and Megan Jones each scored one.
Megan Jones running in for her try for Kesteven Ladies. | Photo: Amanda Wilcox
Maisie Austin scored two tries for Boston Ladies. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Maisie Austin grabbed a brace of tries as Boston Ladies continued their unbeaten season at the top of the table with a 26-0 home win against Mellish.
Tash Champion and Hannah Booth also scored tries for Boston.
Max Heeley in action for Boston Ladies against Mellish. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Tash Champion going over for a try during Boston’s victory against Mellish. | Photo: David Dales
Hannah Booth kicked three conversions for Boston against Mellish. | Photo: David Dales
Boston’s remaining points came via the boot of Booth who kicked three conversions.
Boston Ladies continued their unbeaten league campaign with a victory against Mellish. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Sleaford Ladies showed great spirit in their home win against Burton. | Photo: Cliodhna McLarnon
Rachell Cozens ran from her own 22 to score a try as Sleaford Ladies claimed a 27-21 home win over Burton Ladies.
Charlotte Hancock crossed for a brace of tries and Charlotte Eyre and Aimee Jepson each scored one, with the latter also adding a conversion.
Charlotte Hancock was among the try scorers for Sleaford Ladies. | Photo: Sophia Farmery
Sleaford’s Beth Vasey making a try-saving tackle. | Photo: Sophia Farmery
Jody Melville and Charlotte Eyre were named as Sleaford’s forward and back of the match respectively, while Burton named the Lincolnshire side’s captain Megan Jones as the best player for the hosts.
Scunthorpe’s post-match award winners. Left to right – Ewa Jasek, Holly Newman, Annie Shearsmith and Charlotte Oades.
In Women’s NC 2 North (East), injury-hit Scunthorpe were left with a bare squad for their trip to Yarnbury, but fought bravely in a 31-22 defeat.
Ewa Jasek grabbed a brace of tries and captain Becky Clark and Ella Nutbrown each scored one. Cassie Milestone added one conversion.
In Women’s NC 3 Midlands (East), Gemma Alcoran and Kayna Penrose-Toms crossed for two tries apiece as Stamford Women secured a narrow 38-36 win at Market Harborough.
Megan Wright and Hannah Dennis also scored tries for Stamford, while captain Daisy Attley kicked three conversions. Alcoran also added one conversion.
Beth Parsons in action for Gainsborough Ladies. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Gainsborough Ladies lost 29-0 at home against Amber Valley Tigers Ladies, but they showed great determination throughout and were held up over the line twice.
The Lincolnshire side missed a couple of other chances, but head coach Martin Roberts said “the girls came off with massive smiles as they know how well they played and how much they have improved.”
Sara Newsam was named as Gainsborough’s forward of the match. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Helen Jones in action for Gainsborough Ladies against Amber Valley. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Jazz Clark was named as Gainsborough’s best player of the match by the opposition. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Sara Newsam and Zoe Owen were named as Gainsborough’s forward and back of the match, while Amber Valley named Jazz Clark as the Lincolnshire side’s best player.
Deeping Devils Ladies are struggling with injuries and conceded their away match against Oadby Wyggestonian Women.
Men’s Rugby – Other Results
In Regional 1 North East, Josh Lugsden and Kane Linklater both scored tries as Scunthorpe suffered a battling 36-14 home defeat at York.
Both tries were converted by Ethan Taylor in the first half which ended 14-14, but unfortunately for the North Lincolnshire club their opponents 22 unanswered points after the break.
In Counties 1 Midlands East (North), Tom Lewis crossed for two tries as Market Rasen & Louth lost 31-20 at Ashby.
Lloyd Buck and Tom Howard also scored tries for the visitors in what was a hard-fought contest, while Ben Fenwick and Will Crabtree made their first team debuts.
Bourne’s man-of-the-match Jack Lagdon was among the try scorers. | Photo: Alan Hancock
In Counties 1 Midlands East (South), man-of-the-match Jack Lagdon was among the try scorers as Bourne secured a 27-26 victory at home against Stockwood Park.
Liam Shields grabbed a brace of tries and Harry Thornburn scored one.
Harry Cole in action for Bourne. | Photo: Alan Hancock
Bourne’s Josh Lynch on the run. | Photo: Alan Hancock
Harry Thornburn was among the try scorers for Bourne. | Photo: Alan Hancock
Captain Sam Evison successfully slotted over two conversions and one penalty to secure the victory for the Lincolnshire side.
Harry Bentley, Gareth Ramsden, and James Daw all scored tries as Stamford secured a losing bonus point in their 28-22 defeat at Bugbrooke.
The remaining points came via the boot of Bentley, who kicked two conversions and one penalty.
Boston captain Ross Noble was named as their man-of-the-match after their victory against Grimsby. | Photo: David Dales
In Counties 2 Midlands East (North), promotion-chasing Boston claimed a 29-13 home win against Grimsby.
Tom Loveley and Sean Bishop both crossed for a brace of tries and Ollie Lawman scored one.
Jose Araujo in action for Boston against Grimsby. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Sean Bishop was among the try scorers for Boston against Grimsby. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Wayne Harley kicked two conversions for Boston against Grimsby. | Photo: Wayne Lagden
Wayne Harley successfully kicked two conversions for Boston, who kept up the pressure on leaders Mansfield and second-placed Nottingham Casuals.
Boston’s Jim Bray trying to run through the Grimsby defence. | Photo: David Dales
Boston’s Tom Loveley diving over for a try. | Photo: David Dales
Grimsby battled hard in the all-Lincolnshire clash with their tries coming from Evan Picking and Ash Rendall-Tyrrell, while Jess Matthews slotted over a penalty.
Grimsby’s Luke Chaplin battled hard against Boston. | Photo: Jo Moore
Ash Rendall-Tyrrell making a tackle for Grimsby with Harry Lightfoot in support. | Photo: Jo Moore
Promotion-chasing Kesteven were involved in a high-scoring game at Belper, but unfortunately were on the wrong end of a 45-31 defeat.
Aaron Whittaker crossed for two tries and Will Pert and Tom Wood each scored one.
Kesteven were also awarded a penalty try and Wood and Henry Parker added the conversions.
Gainsborough’s man-of-the-match Brad Beresford diving over for a try. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Man-of-the-match Brad Beresford crossed for a brace of tries as Gainsborough bounced back to winning ways in style with a 48-27 home victory against East Retford.
Gainsborough’s Harry Beresford powering over for a try. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Cameron O’Brien diving over for a try for Gainsborough. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Jordan Beresford, Harry Beresford, Billy Nicholson, and Cameron O’Brien each scored one, while Gainsborough were also awarded a penalty try.
Gainsborough’s remaining points came via the boot of Brad Beresford, who kicked four conversions and one penalty.
Billy Nicholson was among the try scorers for Gainsborough against East Retford. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography
Spalding’s Adam Sutcliffe passes the ball. | Photo: John Constable
In Counties 2 Midlands East (South), second-placed Spalding secured a losing bonus point in a narrow 20-15 defeat at Biggleswade.
Will Shields grabbed a brace of tries for Spalding and Conall Mason kicked one conversion and a penalty.
Jack Patrick in action for Spalding. | Photo: John Constable
Conall Mason receives the ball for Spalding. | Photo: John Constable
In Counties 3 Midlands East (North), man-of-the-match Morgan Adams crossed for two tries as Cleethorpes claimed an emphatic 62-12 home victory against Southwell’s 2nd XV.
Cleethorpes prop Luke Thornton and second row John Wools. | Photo: Nathan Phillips
Captain Issac Machon and Dan McDaid also both grabbed a brace of tries, while Luke Thornton raced 40 metres to score.
Cleethorpes forward Luke Thornton charging at the Southwell defence. | Photo: Nathan Phillips
Rob Brice was among the try scorers for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Nathan Phillips
Andy Shaw, Rob Brice, and Harry Parker also each scored one try for Cleethorpes.
The remaining points for Cleethorpes came via the boot of Adams who kicked six conversions.
Morgan Adams successfully kicked six conversions for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Nathan Phillips
Dan McDaid and Issac Machon in action for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Nathan Phillips
North Hykeham are now unbeaten in three league games. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep
Max Tomlinson and Ed Jarvis scored their first tries for the club as North Hykeham extended their unbeaten run to three games with a 22-7 home win against Nottinghamians.
James Husband and Max Foster also scored tries for North Hykeham.
James Husband scoring a try for Hykeham. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep
Hykeham’s John Raynor trying to evade the Nottinghamians defence. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep
Max Tomlinson scoring his first try for North Hykeham. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep
North Hykeham’s remaining points came via the boot of Foster who kicked one conversion.
Hykeham’s Ben Thomas throwing in a lineout for for Liam Williams to catch. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep
North Hykeham’s Andrew McClelland tackling his opposite number. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep
Leon Stobart scored a try as Sleaford suffered a 26-8 defeat away against Paviors’ 2nd XV.
Sleaford’s remaining points came via the boot of Tim O’Sullivan who kicked one penalty.
In Counties 3 Midlands East (South), Stamford College Old Boys lost 49-7 away against league leaders Bedford Swifts.
Paul Robinson in action for Deepings. | Photo: Vicki Robinson
Deepings hosted promotion-chasing Rugby Lions and battled hard in a 45-10 defeat.
The Lincolnshire side’s man-of-the-match James Hayward and Matthew Tapley scored their tries, while props Richard Tanner and James Laud put in solid performances.
Chris Owen tackling with support from James Hayward. | Photo: Vicki Robinson
The game between Horncastle and Kesteven was played in a great spirit. | Photo: Dave Stow
In NLD Merit Table East 1, Horncastle extended their unbeaten run to three games with a battling 19-19 draw against Kesteven’s 2nd XV, who are known as the Baa Baas.
Horncastle held a minute’s silence and wore black armbands after the recent tragic loss of one of their team, while Kesteven donated £110 to the family of the much-loved player.
Horncastle held a minute’s silence and wore black armbands after the recent tragic loss of one of their team. | Photo: Stu Knowles
Horncastle captain Mike Hoyes trying to shrug off a tackle from Kesteven skipper Sean Cummings. | Photo: Stu Knowles
Captain Mike Hoyes, Louis Body and Jack McKeag scored the tries for Horncastle and Troy Willerton kicked two conversions.
Olly Lowe, Toby Firth and Jack Johnson all scored tries for Kesteven, with Tom Price adding two conversions.
Horncastle’s Kyle Judge with the ball off the back of the ruck. | Photo: Stu Knowles
Michael Pinder in action for Kesteven against Horncastle. | Photo: Stu Knowles
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