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SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS ARLFC
JUNIOR SECTION
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2004 - 2005 Season
UNDER 13 MATCH REPORTS 2004 - 2005
Illingworth Rugby Festival - Special Report
Manager : Ian Seville
Coach: Ricahard Haycox
Reports: Rob Burns (unless stated otherwise)
2nd October 2004Queensbury Thornton 38 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 10 (Report Richard Haycox)
The Hawks with only 10 players were up against strong opposition from the start. Big lads with a full team and subs. On the Hawks side they did as the coach had drilled into them, tackle, keep your head up and show them we are here for business. Try's scored by Thomas Haycox, Thomas Spencer, plus a goal from Thomas Haycox saw the Hawks lose, but not without putting up a major fight. Man of the Match Cory Vivian.
10th October 2004
Under 13 Illingworth 44 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 10 : (Report: Ian Seville)
Fielding only a squad of 9 player's the Hawks put everything into playing against Illingworth. Illingworth came down to 9 players to their credit and saw a win in their sights . If not for the rousing performance of the Hawks defence Illingworth would have scored more . Tries scored for the Hawks Cory Vivian , Thomas Spencer, with Thomas Haycox converting one goal. Daniel Wilson took home the Man of the Match trophy.
17th October 2004Wyke 44 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 10 : (Report: Ian Seville)
With only 8 players determination didn't stop the Hawks , Wyke seeing a win within their sights didn't come down to 8 players to even up the game, but the Hawks meant business when 8 players seemed like 13. Hillsborough did not let Wyke get it all their own way. Tackles made by Cory Vivian, James Whaling, Joe Bell, Daniel Wilson , Scott Tait and Jono Burns mafe Wyke wonder if the win would be in their sights. Poor defence was Wyke’s downfall even with the number superiority and nothing was going to stop the Hawks storming over the Wyke try line, not just once, but twice. Thomas Spencer was the ‘man of the moment’ scoring both the tries and he also walked off with the “Man of The Match” award. Thomas Haycox converted one of the tries to make the score 44 - 10 in Wyke’s favour. Eventually Wyke decided to reduce their numbers to 8 for the second half, knowing that the game was won, but they did not manage to upset the scoreboard again. When the U 13s have a full squad there looks to be a very good chance of other teams in the league finding that Hillsborough Hawks will be a force to be reckoned with.
24th October 2004
U 13 West Bowling 42 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 0 (Report by Ian Seville)
Despite having only ten players the Hawks put in a sterling performance against a full West Bowling squad of seventeen. Several hard tackles resulted in injuries to Thomas Spencer, Daniel Wilson and Scott Tait, who all showed great courage by returning to the field after treatment. Nathan Wood put in a fine debut performance with man of the match going to Scott Tait.
31st October 2004
Under 13 Queens Knights 36 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 2 (Report Ian Seville)
The final score line does not reflect the nature of the game. For the first fifteen minutes the score was even with great defensive play from the Hawks. But after a few mistakes from Hawks, Queens scored tries in quick succession. Great tackling from Jonathan Burns also Stefan Kazmeinski prevented further points being scored in the second half. Daniel Wilson and Joshua Newel recovered from heavy tackles to continue and Joe Lidstell had a great first game with Jonathan Burns getting the Man of the Match award.
7th November 2004
Brighouse Rangers 22 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13 6 (Report A Vivian)
On a heavy pitch and with Brighouse fielding a full squad of fifteen players Hillsborough put in another improved performance. Despite only twelve turning out for Hillsborough with the absence of injured Thomas Spencer, Brighouse found a way through the left hand side to score, with the first half ending 18-0. After a rousing team talk Hillsborough came out and took the play to Brighouse, and despite having some missed chances finished the second half 6-4 victors, after a brilliant try from Stefan Kazmierski and the conversion coming from Captain Thomas Haycox. Much to the delight of the good cotingent of travelling supporters. A fantastic debut performance came from Adam Brook and in only his second game Joe Lidster took the accolade Man of the Match
21st November 2004ALL JUNIOR MATCHES WERE CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE PLAYING CONDITIONS
19th December 2004
SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 12 WEST BOWLING 28
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match reports 2005
January 9th 2005SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 56, WYKE U13 0 (Report by Andy Vivian)
Hawks were looking for their first win of the season and came out with renewed confidence after a rousing pre-match talk from assistant coach Rob Burns to dominate the match from start to finish. The Hawks were at full strength against a spirited 9 man Wyke team and playing with some expansive football and good handling, Hawks found plenty of room out wide to score 6 unanswered tries to lead 28 - nil at half time. Pick of the tries was scored by man-of-the-match Stefan Kazmerski on the wing. Hawks dropped to 10 players at the start of the second half but Wyke had no answer to Hawks' powerful running and much improved defence with forwards and back notching up a further 7 tries. Hawks played entertaining rugby mixing up their attacking play to good effect. There were excellent performances and support play from James Whaling, Cory Vivian, Jo Bell, Jonno Burns, Danny Wilson and Liam Hample. Try scorers were Stefan Kazmerski, Nathan Wood, Adam Brooks, Ryan Matthews, Thomas Spencer, Josh Newell and Daniel Horsfield. The final score Hawks 56, Wyke 0 was greeted with a congratulatory phone call from the Manager and the Coach who were in Southern France.
16th January 2005
SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 28 QUEENS KNIGHTS 18
Boosted by the previous week’s victory, the Hawks started full of confidence against a strong Queen’s Knights team. Daniel Horsfield’s strong aggressive running was rewarded with two quick tries, both converted by ‘ace kicker’ Ryan Matthews. However, Queen’s are not a team to lie down and by half time they had edged into a slender two point lead. Both teams battled for second half supremacy with the Hawks getting the upper hand through excellent team work and playing controlled, disciplined rugby. Tries from Adam Brooks, Ryan Matthews and Jono Burns sealed a much deserved victory for the Hawks. Man of the match, Ryan Matthews, was denied converting all five tries as his final kick struck the upright. A fine spirited performance from the whole team.
January 30th 2005
SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 22, Brighouse Rangers U13 18
Unbeaten in 2005, Hawks U13’s went into the game full of confidence only to find themselves a try down within a few minutes. However, this is not the frail, fragile Hawks team that started the season, there is far more character and resolve within this revitalised squad of players. Following some excellent support work Daniel Horsefield brought the Hawks level running through the disorganised Brighouse defence. Hawks then took command of the first half with strong tackling and aggressive running from the forward trio of Thomas Spencer, Josh Newell and the man-of-the-match Daniel Wilson. Liam Hample ran in the try of the game, a sixty yard burst through the defence from the back of the scum. Ryan Matthews’ goal took the Hawks into a 10:4 lead. Further tries from Jono Burns and Daniel Horsefield consolidated the Hawks dominance of the first half; however, a spirited drive resulted in a try for Brighouse leaving the game at 18:8 going into the break. A very different Brighouse team came out in the second half, full of controlled aggression and determination. Within minutes of the restart Brighouse had ran in two unanswered tries, one being converted making the scores even. Hawks looked shaken by the onslaught, but with Cory Vivian and Adam Brook showing maturity in the centre of the park and hard work from the back division of Nathan Wood, Billy Chappell, Joe Bell and James Whaling, the Hawks raised their game, constantly putting pressure on the Brighouse defence. There was a twenty minute spell of highly combative rugby (played in great spirit) as Hawks pushed for the victory. With only minutes left, Daniel Horsefield completed his hat-trick of tries with a trade mark powerful run into the corner ensuring a 22:18 victory. That’s three wins on the trot from the U13’s who are starting to show a real TEAM ethic with plenty of character and discipline.
6th February 2005
CLAYTON U13 42 SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 8
A depleted 11-man Hawks team took on a full squad of 22 players from table-topping Clayton. With two big props, Clayton quickly established their superiority, running-in four converted tries, three of which took advantage of the overlap; Hawks suffering purely from their lack of numbers. Hawks refused to be downhearted and showed great confidence and ability trying to pass the ball out-wide. Before the break their efforts were justly rewarded as Adam Brook took-on the Clayton defence, powering over from ten yards-out. 24:4 at half time. At the start of the second half it was again Clayton’s ‘big guns’ running straight through the outnumbered Hawks defence with two converted tries. But Hawks soon regained their composure and started to assert real pressure on the Clayton back line. Powerful plays from Daniel Wilson, Josh Newell and the returning Thomas Haycox, constantly made ground on an energy sapping pitch. The second half work rate and stamina was rewarded as the back line got the ball out to Nathan Wood who jinked his way over the try-line from twenty yards. As the Hawks inevitably tired, Clayton ran-in a final try to finish the scoring at 42:8. Man-of-the-match went to Adam Brook for his crunching tackles and numerous aggressive drives with the ball. For the Hawks U13’s, this might have been the first defeat in 2005, but in terms of effort, skill and TEAM SPIRIT there were surely eleven Hawks winners.
13th March 2005
QUEEN’S KNIGHTS U13 18, SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 40
This was a welcome return to competitive rugby against a weakened ten-man Queen’s Knights. Hawks soon turned their numerical advantage into points with Daniel Horsefield running-in two tries. Thomas Haycox converting one of the tries. It was Haycox that scored the Hawks third try with a powerful drive under the posts. Ryan Matthews converted. A spirited Queen’s team rallied taking advantage of a rusty Hawks defence to score a converted try just before the break. Hawks led 16:6 at half time. At the start of the second half the Hawks offensive play was inventive and well executed with many training ground moves being put into practice. Hawks dominance was translated into a hat-trick of tries from Adam Brook with Haycox and Matthews (2) converting. Hawks defence still allowed Queen’s far too much freedom as they rarely moved of the defensive line (back to defensive drills boys!!). To Queen’s credit they took full advantage of the sloppy defence with two converted tries. Man of the match, Liam Hamre, scored the try of the game with a 60 yard break from the back the scrum. A Haycox conversion gave the Hawks a 40:18 victory. That’s four wins out of five in 2005.
20th March 2005SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 6, Queensbury U13 20
Firstly a big ‘thank you’ to Dinnington Rugby Union Club for hosting this ‘home’ fixture; we can certainly recommend the post match homemade meat pie - excellent!. The play on the pitch was just as tasty, with Queensbury putting out a physically powerful team with plenty of talent and stacks of aggression (the hooker had to have his fist bandaged at the end of the match!). Queensbury expected to dominate the twelve-man Hawks with plenty of early intimidation. Hawks are made of sterner stuff and answered the bully-boy tactics in the best way possible; a neat passing play finished off with a forceful drive over the line from Daniel Horsfield. The dependable Ryan Matthews converted, 6:0 in the first five minutes. Queensbury picked-out Horsfield for special attention, cutting down Hawk’s offensive drives. They also started to use their extra man and ran-in three unconverted tries in the corner taking a half time lead of 6:12. The second half was dominated by Queensbury’s heavy weights driving into the Hawks defence. There were some big body tackles from Thomas Haycox and Cory Vivian, with Adam Brooks chipping-in with a bit of ‘pay-back’. Again Queensbury used the extra man to score two further unconverted tries in the corner. Hawks did have their chances with some impressive breaks from man of the match, Daniel Wilson, supported by the ever impressive Liam Hamre. Size and body strength won the day for Queensbury, but this was a very encouraging performance from the Hawks – a bit more work on the tackle bags and they’ll be back to winning ways. Final score 6:20.
3rd April 2005ILLINGWORTH U13 40, SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 14
With several players away on holiday the Hawks could only field 11 players against a full strength Illingworth team. The lack of numbers soon took its toll as Illingworth ran-in three converted tries. There was certainly no shortage of courage and determination within the 11-man Hawks team as they started to claw their way back into the game. After several drives from Daniel Wilson and Daniel Horsfield the Hawks were within two yards of the line enabling Jono Burns to scoot over under a pile of desperate defenders. From the restart Ryan Matthews gave the Hawks great field position on the opposition’s ten yard line. Cory Vivian made a darting run for the line and with three defenders smothering him somehow managed to stretch every inch of his body to gently place the ball down over the try-line; 18:8. In the ten minute spell before half-time great rugby was played by both sides with some strong defensive work from Billy Chappell and Nathan Wood. The second half was even better than the first with enterprising play from both teams. As the Hawks tired the big Illingworth pack ran in further tries taking the score to 40:8. However, the Hawks found their second wind and for the last fifteen minutes of the game totally dominated the play with Stefan Kazmerski and man-of-the-match Liam Hample putting-in some impressive runs. The pressure was finally rewarded as Daniel Horsfield burst through a sturdy Illingworth defence to score a well deserved try; Ryan Matthews converted. A special mention for Thomas Spencer and Joe Bell who were both carrying injuries throughout the game, but guts and team spirit kept them on the pitch. Final score 40:14, defeated but by no means beaten – with a full squad the Hawks U13’s are more than a match for any team.
Sunday 17th April
Queensbury U13 38, SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13 12
Table topping Queensbury had to fight really hard to beat a strong Hawks team and the score does not reflect just how close a game it was. The Hawks fielded a full team and even had the luxury of a substitute (much needed on a heavy leg sapping pitch) with new man, Cory Hansom making his debut in the back row. Queensbury quickly built-up a 10:0 lead with some well worked drives. Playing against the wind and uphill, the Hawks found it hard to break out of their own half, but with strong drives from Daniel Horsfield, Liam Hamre and Adam Brooks they established good field position. The very impressive Cory Hansom stormed through the sturdy Queensbury defence to score under the posts for the ‘tanned’ Thomas Haycox to convert. Hawks came under intense pressure and but for big tackling from Joe Bell, Nathan Wood and Stefan Kazmerski Queensbury threatened to over-run the Hawks defence. Toward the end of the first half the Queensbury pressure took its toll as they ran in three tries (two converted) to take a half time lead of 26:6. Against the run of play Queensbury scored first in the second half stretching their lead to 32:6. From then on it was all Hawks pressure as they forced the Queensbury defence onto the back foot. Jono Burns scooted over from two yards to score a well deserved try for a spirited Harks team. Ryan Matthew comfortably converted. From the restart Ryan’s clever short kick into the mud was pounced on by a brave Cory Vivian setting-up another period of constant Hawks possession. Hawks continued to dominate the game with big runs from Daniel Wilson and great support from the hard working Billy Chappell and James Whaling. Queensbury broke away with a converted try against the run of play to secure a 38:12 win. The game was played in a wonderful spirit where big hits were given and taken in equal measure. If this Hawks squad stays together for next season we will be treated to some top class rugby down at Hillsborough.
Sunday 8th May 2005
SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13’s 64 Wyke U13’s 0
12 tries ; 9 different try scorers; 8 conversions: Nil for the opposition
Great way to end the league season.Just 24 hours after defeating Derby 50:14 in a 9 a-side friendly, Hawks U13’s played their last league match of the season against Wyke. Straight from the Hawks kick-off deep into Wyke’s in-goal, the oppositions defence was put under intense pressure by the physical presence of Cory Hansom resulting in the ball running loose for the supporting Cory Vivian to pick-up an easy try within the first 15 seconds. From the restart Ryan Matthews gave Wyke’s back line more problems with his accurate long kick. Hawks held Wyke’s drives comfortably within their own 20 yard line and once they had regained possession Liam Hamre jinked over the try-line with Matthews converting. Again from the restart Wyke fumbled giving the ball and field position to a rampant Hawks. This set the pattern for the entire game, with Matthews deep kicks being chased down by the energetic Hansom, Horsfield and Hamre (a real ‘Triple H’ assault). The dominant Hawks ran-in further tries from Jono Burns, Thomas Spencer, Daniel Horsfield, Cory Hansom and Daniel Wilson before the half time whistle saved the Wyke try-line from further punishment. Half time 38:0. Wyke started the second half with a bit more spirit but were soon on the back foot as the hard working Hawks put in numerous big tackles and Adam Brooks controlled the use of the ball in attack. Hawks reasserted their superiority as Thomas Haycox powered through the Wyke defence to score under the posts. Wyke lost their discipline with several sly, cowardly punches aimed at Hawks players. But that didn’t stop Hawks pilling on the pressure and the points as Hansom, the impressive debutante Dale Mulligan (two tries) and Burns ran-in tries under the sticks. The hard working Joe Bell and James Whaling kept the attacks flowing with neat swift passing and Whaling was unlucky not to score. With Matthews notching 8 conversions the final score of 64:0 was just reward for this impressive Hawks team. The defence was solid with hard hitting tackles and the attacks were a Coach’s delight. Manager, Ian Seville and Coach, Richard Haycox, have galvanised these players into a spirited team; who knows what they can achieve next season. In a match where all 13 Hawks players dominated their opposite number, the man-of-the-match award went to Ryan Matthews for his superb kicking giving Hawks consistent field position. A special mention for Dale Mulligan who in his first match for the Hawks showed fine fighting spirit and camaraderie at its best; thanks Dale.
Hawks soar at Illingworth Rugby Festival (18th June 2005)
Match reports submitted by Rob Burns
Hillsborough’s U13 squad put-in some storming performances at the annual festival of rugby at Illingworth. After four hard fought games the Hawks were desperately unlucky to miss-out on a place in the final. Having finished in equal second place in the league games (10 mins each way), it went to an analysis of the for and against column’s. Hawks with a plus 12 difference were pipped at the post by the host club (on plus 13). Illingworth went on to be convincingly beaten in the final by the dominant West Bowling. The disappointment was lessened when captain, Thomas Haycox, sprayed his team mates with a bottle of bubbly!! Many thanks to all that came along to share in a wonderful day; it was great to so many people supporting the boys.
West Bowling 24 Hawks 10
First game of the tournament and West Bowling run-in two converted tries in the first five minutes. Hawks, showing great resolve against the festival favourites, strike back with powerful running from Horsfield, Town and Hamre. Hawks pressure soon finds its reward with Hanson’s strength taking him over the line for two tries (Matthews converting from wide). At 12:10 the game could have gone either way but West Bowling’s long-legged wingers won the day with a final brace of tries (both converted).
Illingworth 8 Hawks 14
The host team put the first points on the board with an unconverted try having put Hawks under pressure from the kick-off. Mulligan, with one of his trade mark aggressive drives soon puts Hawks on level terms as he barged through the Illingworth team. Both defences were resolute with big tackles from Watson, Haycox and Vivian. Hawks kept Illingworth on the back foot with Hanson cutting through their defence for another try. This was followed by the best try of the tournament. Ten yards short of the line on fifth and last, Brookes put in a delicate chip for Wilson, leaping like a salmon, to catch and ground the ball in one elegant movement. The conversion took Hawks in to a 12:4 lead; Illingworth scored the final try in the dying seconds.
Brighouse 4 Hawks 26
With confidence high Hawks were quickly into their stride as Hanson and Mulligan quickly ran in tries (Brookes converting second try). Good place kicking from the restarts kept Brighouse under repeated pressure. Hard work from the backs Kazmierski, Bell and Whaling kept Brighouse penned in their own half. Hawks dominance was rewarded with further tries from Horsfield and Matthews. Mulligan rounded off Hawks fine display with another try.
Queensbury 8 Hawks 6
As they started their final match of the ‘league’ format, Hawks knew that a win would ensure them a place in the final. This was a rugged game from the outset with no quarter given. Burns and Wood worked hard in defence and the fitness levels of both teams was tested on this gloriously sunny day. First blood went to Hawks as Horsfield sprinted through the tight Queensbury defence to score a converted try. Both team matched each other for effort and ability in a ding-dong battle. Queensbury came back to score out wide bringing them to within two points. In the final minutes of the game, Queensbury came out of a scrum with the ball and somehow forced their way over the line to steal victory from the Hawks.