Rugby Report: Mixed results for Lincolnshire sides near tail end of season

Lincoln’s 1st XV and Ladies both battled hard in defeats during a busy weekend of rugby for Lincolnshire clubs, which saw Boston’s men and women at the top of their respective leagues.

Grant Cowe crossed for two tries as the final away league game of the season ended in frustration for Lincoln’s 1st XV with a 34-20 defeat at Ilkeston in Counties 1 Midlands East (North).

Josh Brown also scored a try for Lincoln who were captained on the day by experienced forward Matt Keeton due to the unavailability of regular skipper Lewis Wilson. Lincoln’s remaining points came via a Louie Cooke penalty and Richie Dixon’s conversion.

Lincoln Ladies showed great character despite a difficult result against West Bridgford. | Photo: Katie Nesbitt

In Women’s NC 1 Midlands, Lincoln Ladies welcomed West Bridgford to Longdales Park and, despite losing 27-10, they showed great team spirit and determination.

Clare Brooker-Brown and Rose Buchanan scored the tries for Lincoln.

Clare Brooker-Brown, who moved to play flanker, was among the try scorers for Lincoln. | Photo: Mike Lincoln

Rose Buchanan also scored a try for Lincoln Ladies. | Photo: Mike Lincoln

Jade Morgan was named as the players’ player of the match for Lincoln.

The match also saw Lincoln captain Abi Lee make her comeback from injury.

Lincoln Ladies captain Abi Lee preparing to kick. | Photo: Katie Nesbitt

Lincoln’s Under-16s after their semi-final win. | Photo: Emma Ryland

Lincoln’s Under-16s reached the final of the NLD Vase after a 25-5 victory at Boston.

Jak Harvey crossed for a brace of tries and Harry Money and Jasper Wilson each scored one.

Oliver Jorden slotted over one conversion and a penalty.

Lincoln’s victorious Under-15s reached the NLD Shield Final. | Photo: Robin Mapleston

Lincoln’s Under-15s also reached a final after claiming a 26-0 win at Derby in the semi-final of the NLD Shield.

James Coy scored his first every try and Fin Daniels, Leo-Beck Austin, and McKenzie Cotterill each grabbed one.

Lincoln’s remaining points came via the boot of Jack Coles-Mapleston who kicked three conversions.

Lincoln’s victorious Under-14s. | Photo: Gareth Beese

James Thomas crossed for two tries as Lincoln’s Under-14s claimed a 46-0 home friendly win over Grimsby.

Morgan Jones, Morgan Beese, Ben Lintin, Dylan Adnitt, Hugh Dixon, and Euan Lowe also scored tries for Lincoln.

Beese kicked two conversions and Rhys Sutton added one.

Kesteven’s Under-15s advanced to the NLD Cup Final. | Photo: Lori Cepelak

Elsewhere in youth rugby, Kesteven’s Under-15s are through to the NLD Cup Final after a 22-5 victory against Matlock.

Goss grabbed a brace of tries, and Dinesh and Carson each scored one, with Parker adding one conversion.

Other Results

Scunthorpe put in a great team performance against Cleckheaton. | Photo: Maria Rhoades

In Regional 1 North East, Nick Dyson grabbed a brace of tries as a determined Scunthorpe won 25-19 at Cleckheaton.

James Dyson and Jack Leggate also scored tries for the North Lincolnshire club, while Tom Alldridge kicked one conversion and a penalty.

Gav Hale in action for Scunthorpe against Wath upon Dearne. | Photo: Bill Rhoades

Scunthorpe’s 2nd XV – the Stags – beat Wath upon Dearne’s second team 45-40 in a thrilling game.

Craig Catchpole and Gav Hale crossed for two tries apiece, while Jack Rowbotham, Karl Hull, and Ethan Taylor each scored one.

Scunthorpe’s remaining points came via the boot of Taylor who kicked five conversions.

Scunthorpe’s Jake Goodison on the run. | Photo: Bill Rhoades

Scunthorpe’s 3rd XV captain Andy Kelly in action against Beverley. | Photo: Maria Rhoades

Scunthorpe’s 3rd XV were narrowly defeated 19-10 at home against Beverley in the Yorkshire Merit League.

Robbie Johnston scored Scunthorpe’s try and Lee ‘Magic’ Copperwheat slotted over a conversion and a penalty.

Robbie Johnston scored Scunthorpe’s try. | Photo: Maria Rhoades

Connor Price in action for Scunthorpe’s 3rd XV. | Photo: Maria Rhoades

In Women’s NC 2 North (East), Scunthorpe Ladies were awarded a home walkover after their opponents Harrogate conceded the match.

Scunthorpe’s Under-15s progressed through to the NLD Shield Final. | Photo: Scunthorpe RUFC

Scunthorpe’s Under-15s made it through to the NLD Shield Final after a 24-10 win against West Bridgford.

Jake Pryer on the run for Market Rasen. | Photo: Milo Berger

In Counties 1 Midlands East (North), Marius Berger scored two tries as Market Rasen & Louth made it back-to-back victories with a 24-7 win at Coalville.

Captain George Grant and Nick Harvey also scored tries for Rasen.

Nick Harvey was among the try scorers for Market Rasen. | Photo: Milo Berger

Sam Lempard in action for Market Rasen against Coalville. | Photo: Milo Berger

Market Rasen captain George Grant carrying the ball. | Photo: Milo Berger

Rasen’s remaining points came via the boot of Olly Arnold who kicked two conversions.

Will Stamp in action for Market Rasen against Coalville. | Photo: Milo Berger

Marius Berger running in for one of his two tries. | Photo: Milo Berger

Daniel Heard was among the try scorers for Stamford. | Photo: Darren Dolby

In Counties 1 Midland East (South), Stamford won 40-17 at home against Long Buckby to secure their third successive league victory.

Michael Allen crossed for a brace of tries and Samuel Dumigan, Jack Jones, Austin Baker, and Daniel Heard each scored one.

Winger Michael Allen powers over for his second try of the day. | Photo: Darren Dolby

Clever work by Austin Baker sees him pick up from the ruck and fly in from 25 yards to secure the win. | Photo: Darren Dolby

Harry Bentley successfully slotted over five conversions for Stamford.

Stamford’s Under-14s, 15s, and 16s all won at the weekend to reach their respective NLD Finals.

Stamford’s Arthur Lewis breaking through the midfield. | Photo: Darren Dolby

Back in Counties 1 Midlands East (South), Bourne pushed league leaders Wellingborough all the way and secured a losing bonus point in a 29-24 home defeat.

Joshua Lynch, Adam McHugh, and JJ Roberts all scored tries for Bourne.

Captain Sam Evison successfully converted all three tries and added one penalty.

Rowan Mason diving over for a try for Boston. | Photo: David Dales

In Counties 2 Midlands East (North), Boston moved to the top of the table after a 32-17 home victory against former league leaders Mansfield.

Mansfield had held first place for much of the season, but two tries from Rowan Mason ensured it would be the Lincolnshire side who ended the weekend on top.

Boston’s Lewis Eldin leaping highest to win the lineout. | Photo: David Dales

Sean Bishop, Mason Coulam, and Jose Araujo also scored tries for Boston.

Boston’s remaining points came via the boot of Wayne Harley who kicked two conversions and one penalty.

Boston will be hoping to hold onto top spot with just two games of the league season left to play.

Mason Coulam was among the try scorers for Boston. | Photo: David Dales

Boston Ladies are unbeaten at the top of the table. | Photo: Sophie Lorenz

Unbeaten Boston Ladies are also top of their league in Women’s NC 2 Midlands (North East) after a 31-7 win at Mansfield.

Nic Coaker grabbed two tries for Boston, while Hannah Booth, Georgia Cakebread and Tiana Woollaston each scored one.

Booth also added three conversions to complete a great victory for Boston.

Gainsborough’s Brad Beresford in action during their win against Grimsby. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography

Back in Counties 2 Midlands East (North), Gainsborough came out on top with a 46-21 home victory in an all-Lincolnshire clash against Grimsby.

Harry Francis and Harry Beresford crossed for two tries apiece for Gainsborough, while Billy Nicholson and Jamie Wray each scored one.

Jamie Wray scoring a try for Gainsborough despite the best efforts of Grimsby’s Nathan Watson. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography

Gainsborough’s Tom Turtle making a tackle on Grimsby’s Mike Vankampen. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography

Robbie Goodyear successfully slotted over four conversions, while Brad Beresford added one conversion and two penalties.

Ash Rendall-Tyrrell grabbed a brace of tries for Grimsby and Mike Vankampen scored one. Jess Matthews successfully slotted over two conversions and Jamie Anderson added one.

Grimsby’s Mike Vankampen with the ball and Ash Rendall-Tyrrell in support. | Photo: Jo Moore

Robbie Goodyear in action for Gainsborough against Grimsby. | Photo: Michael Collins Photography

Kesteven’s 1st XV ended their league campaign by beating East Retford. | Photo: Dave Gilbert

Kesteven, who sit in fourth place, ended their league campaign in style with a 37-15 win at East Retford.

Gav ‘Biscuit’ Purvis crossed for two tries for Kesteven while James Goodrich, Dave Gilbert, Will Walker, and James ‘Mini-Biscuit’ Cowley each scored one.

Kesteven’s remaining points came via the boot of Theo Mussell who kicked two conversions and one penalty.

Kesteven Ladies were left with no choice, but to concede their match at Burton due to a rising number of injuries.

Grimsby Lynx Women put in a determined performance. | Photo: Jess Smith

Meanwhile, Grimsby Lynx Women showed great spirit despite the result in a 34-14 defeat against Hemsworth.

Grimsby thanked Gainsborough for lending them players to help the game go ahead. It was a Gainsborough duo who got the points for Grimsby as Helen Jones and Jess Swan each scored one try, and the latter added two conversions.

Jade Harper and Suzie Losek were named as Grimsby’s best players on the day, while Lauren Riley put in an impressive performance on her debut.

Kayla Thomson, Alisha Nix, and Lauren Ingram grabbed two tries apiece for Hemsworth. Thomson and Lauren Siddons each kicked one conversion.

Lauren Riley was impressive on her debut for Grimsby Lynx Women. | Photo: Jess Smith

In Counties 2 Midlands East (South), Spalding’s trip to Huntingdon & District was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Cleethorpes captain Issac Machon preparing to make a tackle. Photo: Jack Robinson

In Counties 3 Midlands East (North), Cleethorpes claimed a dominant 33-7 home victory over Worksop.

Luke Thornton, Harry Parker, Callum Williams, Ollie Nance, and Andy Carruthers all scored tries for Cleethorpes.

Morgan Adams successfully kicked three conversions and Williams added one.

Andy Carruthers running in for a try for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Jack Robinson

Morgan Adams in action for Cleethorpes against Worksop. | Photo: Jack Robinson

Callum Williams offloading the ball for Cleethorpes. | Photo: Jack Robinson

North Hykeham’s Jamie Robson charging forward as Sleaford try scorer Tyler Stephenson puts in a tackle. | Photo: Megan Jones

A determined North Hykeham extended their unbeaten run to six games with a 36-21 win against Lincolnshire rivals Sleaford.

Liam Williams, Dale Bowman, Max Foster, Mark Munton and Richard Bevan all scored tries for North Hykeham.

North Hykeham’s Adam Bird throws a pass. | Photo: Megan Jones

Liam Williams was among the try scorers for North Hykeham. | Photo: Megan Jones

Mark Munton breaking through to score. | Photo: Ryan Huckstep

Foster also slotted over four conversions and a penalty for the hosts.

Tyler Stephenson, Gaz Ambler and Dan Arbury all scored tries for Sleaford, with the latter making his first appearance after three months out injured.

Sleaford’s Dan Arbury made his first appearance in three months after recovering from an injury. | Photo: Megan Jones

Sleaford’s club chairman Matt Farmery in action against North Hykeham. | Photo: Megan Jones

James Husband charging forward for North Hykeham against Sleaford. | Photo: Megan Jones

Tim O’Sullivan converted all three tries for Sleaford who battled hard.

Sleaford Ladies saw their away match against Mellish postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Ciaran Thompson looking to begin another Deepings attack. | Photo: Suzanne Laud

In Counties 3 Midlands East (South), Deepings hosted Stamford College Old Boys in an all-Lincolnshire clash which ended 12-5 in favour of the home side.

Dan Bancroft and Chris Jones both scored tries for Deepings and Chris Owen added a conversion, while James Hayward was named as his team’s man-of-the-match.

Stamford battled hard throughout and their try was scored by Tyler Houston.

Josh Wheeler making the tackle for Deepings. | Photo: Suzanne Laud

James Mason jumping in the lineout for Deepings. | Photo: Suzanne Laud

Andy Miekle and and Lewis Morgan both jumping in the lineout.

Deepings’ vets, known as the dinosaurs, hosted a mixed side made up of players from Skegness 1st XV and Kesteven’s second team.

Carlos Reyes and John Hummel crossed for two tries apiece to give Skegness an impressive 43-14 win.

Mason East, Joe Preston, and Deepings player Jason Purllant who was lent to the opposition all scored tries.

Hummel also slotted over four conversions for the visitors.

Frank Josh scored a try for Deepings, who were also awarded a penalty try, while Richard Preece added one conversion.

Deeping Devils Ladies hosted Stamford Women. | Photo: Claire Bamford

In Women’s NC 3 Midlands (East), Deeping Devils Ladies were left with no choice but to concede their home league match against Stamford Women due to injuries.

However, the game did go ahead as a friendly with Stamford lending the opposition some players.

Hannah Dennis grabbed a hat-trick of tries to secure a 57-17 friendly win for Stamford.

Freya Smith crossed for a brace of tries, while Sammy Pocock, Anna Glendenning-Plumb, Hannah Pascoe, and Stevie Morrison each scored one.

Stamford’s remaining points came via the boot of captain Daisy Attley who kicked six conversions.

Deepings captain Jo Burke grabbed two tries and kicked one conversion. Stamford’s Georgia Mackinlay also scored for the home side while helping out the opposition.

In the East Yorkshire Merit League, Barton & District saw their trip to Scarborough called off after the home team conceded the match.

A great season for the University of Lincoln’s rugby union 2nd XV.

The University of Lincoln’s rugby union 2nd XV were undefeated in their BUCS Midlands league with seven wins in as many games.

They amassed an impressive 183 points via tries and conversions and only conceded 24.

Lincoln were faced challenging teams within the BUCS Midlands Conference Shield. The final fixture away at Mellish ended in a 57-0 win for Lincoln.

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