Primary 3/4
Cumnock Primary 3 &4 Uddingston Tournament Report
Uddingston Lions 4 Cumnock 3
Cumnock kicked off their tournament against one of the two entries from the home side. Uddingston had taken 10 tries off the Cumnock side only a few weeks ago and would have expected another comfortable win.
However, this was without considering the considerable fighting spirit that this team discovered today and this game developed into an enthralling affair with some rugby played by both teams.
Cumnock’s standouts in this game were Ross Watson who made some heroic try saving tackles as well as try-scorers Owen Young (2) and Alex Houston.
Uddingston Tigers 4 Cumnock 2
It is perhaps a mark of how impressive the team’s first performance had been that the coaches were left slightly disappointed that this game got away from them.
Uddingston Tigers were the eventual winners of this competition but they were lucky in some respects that Cumnock let them run in a few tries virtually unopposed while Cumnock narrowly missing out on a couple of scores with both Austin McBirnie and Alex Houston both bundled into touch just short of the line.
Both of Cumnock’s tries were scored by the outcasting Owen Young who finished off good team moves with typically jinking runs as well as making some crunching tackles.
Cumnock 4 Waysiders 3
Cumnock came flying out of the blocks for this match with alex Houston breaking straight from the kick off before slipping the scoring pass to Owen Young.
This set the tune for the match with Cumnock finally putting in the kind of team performance that they threatening to produce for several weeks.
Cumnock’s defence in particular was outstanding with thumping tackles from Rob Drummond causing spilt ball that the side’s dangerous running could benefit from.
Cumnock seemed completely in control with further scores from owen young and Austin McBirnie. However Cumnock looked set to blow it when they allowed waysiders to sneak a couple of quick scores and level the scores.
However, the fighting spirit that the side had shown all day came to the fore once more again on the lastb play of the game when McBirnie broke from behind his own line, beat most of the wayside’s team before being caught just short of the line. The ever present Young was on hold to receive the pass and cross to claim a richly deserved victory.
Cumnock 2 East Kilbride 5
Cumnock started well against a much larger East Kilbride team with Austin McBirnie using his pace well to score in the corner after a looping run.
East Kilbride answered with score of their own before Owen Young finished off his prolific day with his eighth try.
However their busy day suddenly caught up with the primary 3 & 4s and East Kilbride were able to use their size advantage to run in four more tries without answer.
Overall this was a very positive day for the p3 & 4s with several outstanding individual performances. However, it is the team that counts and this is a side that is starting to gel and work together which bodes well for their two remaining tournaments.
Primary 5s
The team played 5 hard games of rugby during a long day at Uddingston tournament.
Cumnock 8 Uddingston 8
The team got off to a poor start against the hosts and were trailing 5-2 at half time, but the team put in a great performance in the second half and ended up with a draw.
Cumnock 2 East Kilbride 7
This was a hard game against the eventual winners of the tournament. The end result not really reflecting the passage of play. Missed tackles and poor support play losing the team this game.
Cumnock 7 Helensburgh 8
Another smashing performance from the team in this game. Helensburgh running in 2 late tries to deny Cumnock a victory.
Cumnock 6 Waysiders 2
A well deserved victory in this game with another thrilling performance from the team. Putting up a strong defence and running in some well worked tries.
Cumnock 5 Strathaven 5
The last game of the day was a real spectacle with both teams giving their all to provide a thriller for the spectators.
The Cumnock team today were Calum Bell, John Watt, Jack McSeveney, Sean Houston, Tyler Wallace and Lucy Watt. Tries coming from Calum, Sean, Jack and John
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Report for P7 Team
Strathaven 3 Cumnock 0
Cumnock opened well, pressing their opponents from the start. Only poor ball retention at the breakdown and a few missed tackles allowed Strathaven in to score. This was a much better performance by Cumnock and the scoreline flattered their opponents.
East Kilbride 4 Cumnock 2
Cumnock started lively enough with a fine team effort allowing Connor McSevenney in at the orner. However the powerfull running and supprt play from their bigger opponents soon started to tell and East Kilbride replied with two fine tries. Cumnock took the play to their opponents in the second half but it was always a chasing game and the outcome wasn't in doubt despite a try from Zack North.
Uddingston 3 Cumnock 2
This was the best game of the day and again Cumnock started well with an early try from Aiden Kerr. Both teams passed and tackled well and the crowd were treated to a fine dsplay of rugby. Cumnock's other try came from Cameron McGuire but injuries started to take their toll and in the end Uddingston managed to sneak a win.
Cumnock 5 Waysiders 4
Cumnock were playing for pride in this game and played to their strengths. At last the backs moved the ball wide and utilised their pace in the wide open spaces. In fact the Cumnock score should have been higher but poor retention of the ball in the tackle and poor decision making by the ball carrier , often cutting back inside and ignoring the over-laps outside him kept the game tight until the final whistle. Scores came from A Davidson, A Harkiss, E Hendry, A Kerr and J Reilly.
Over all the performance was good from the Cumnock players, in particular the forwards gelled well and provided a good platform for the backs. The Players Player of the Day was Rachel Shankland who had some great runs with the ball and tackled fiercely on the wing.
The other players on the day were C McKenzie, S Faulds, G Aitken, T Dowds and R McLaren
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Sunday, 3 May 2009
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