England students rugby trio chronicle mar. 6
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74 THE CHRONICLE THURSDAY, MARCH 6,201 GRASSRO IS PORT Like us on Facebook ~cebook.com/eveningchronicI No sign of Division One leaders Shil losing their Bottle Baptist team in seventh heaven THIRD-BOflOM Mor peth Baptist Church beat basement side St Peter’s Low Fell 7-2 in the Premier Division. Michael Howson and David Fleming notched for the Fell. Baptist Church netted through John Packer (3), Ryan Jenson, Man Tan nery and Clark Gunn to move up a place in the table. In Division One, Stock ton Church United returned to winning ways with a 2-I success against St John’s Snod’s Edge. Luke Brannen put Stock ton in front before Duncan McCulloch equalised for Saints In the 87th minute Farma Jatta grabbed the winner for the Teessiders. Newcastle Christian Life Centre netted three sec ond-half goals through Eric Siqueros, John Lines and Thomas Boffi to tri umph 3-0 over Beech- wood Eden Easterside. Neil Garlick, Ryan Lans ley and James Cleave • notched in the first half for Christ Church Durham at Influence Corinthians Richmond. Influence hit back through Joe Arundell but Cleave added his second and Josh Gill netted as Christ Church ran out 5-1 victors. In the League Cup, North Shields Christ Church took a 1-0 half time lead courtesy of Tom Eastlake over Consett Saint Patricks. Tom Lavendar was on the mark twice and Andy Murray and Gary Charlton then scored as Consett moved into a 4-1 lead. Andy Sword and Kris Ross reduced the deficit for Shields, but Saints held on to win and now visit Jesmond Parish Church in the last eight. Jesmond Parish Church trounced YAV SIFF 9-0. • On target for the Tyne siders were Dean Allsopp (2), Dan Greaves (4) , Will Ward (2) and Mick Hend erson. Holders Stockton Por track beat St Bede’s Bed lington 5-1. SHILBOflLE CW continue to lead the way in Division One Four goals from Josh Hay, two by Liam Brooks and strikes from Ryan Douglas and Stephen Shendon saw them beat Tweed- mouth Harrow, whose two replies were scored by Andy Burgon and Jordan Richardson. A Danny Johnson finish was enough to give Bamburgh the win against Springhill. THREE rising rugby stars are set to play for the England Students squad against Wales tomorrow night. Back row Will Witty, fly-half George Cullen and winger Joe Beckett head to Oxford Univer sity for the 7.30 showdown. Tom Wilkinson, director of rugby at Newcastle University, said: “I am delighted for the three of them to-b~seIected. “They are three of the hardest working players in our set-up and are all guys the other lads in the squad look up to. “Joe in particular has worked so hard for three seasons and has captained us for two years. “It is a well-overdue call-up but I will be over the moon to see him win a cap. “Newcastle University Rugby Club are moving in the right direction and the players are a huge part of that:’ Debutant Christopher Coe and Sam Proudlock were the Rothbury marksmen as they shared the points with North Sunderland, whose goalscorers were Neil Macfarlane and Chris Hay. In Division Two, a Shaun Toal finish and strikes from John Mowbray, Stephen Watson, UNIVERSITY RUGBY Beckett, 21, is looking forward to his first start with the white shirt. He said: “I am hugely thanlc ful for the opportunity to play for my country and I am glad I have been given the thance to show what I can do. “I expect to have a hugely suc cessflil game, as I know the team around me and I know boys who can deliver big performances, which will hopefully pay off:’ Beckett, from Horsham, West Sussex, added: “There is noth big better than stepping up with great players.. “Witty is a potential stat He is a Yorkshire lad who is the size of a house. “Cullen is an outstanding fly halt with more flair than any No lOlhaveplayedwith. “I have played with him for NTH/LAND LEAGUE Harry Woolhouse, Lee Pattin son and Daniel Scott saw Craster Rovers to a comfortable win against Hedgeley Rovers, whose single reply came from a Patrick Gritton own goal. In the Runclman Cup, Brad McLelland netted a hat-trick in the win over Duns while Wans beck netted five times without three years and playing next to one of your close mates makes It that little bit more special:’ Witty, 18, is joining England Students after an impressive de but performance which helped England Under-18s triumph 23-3 over Australia Schools last December in London. He said: “I am really thrilled and.excited about the invite. “After playing in the game against Australia it has made me want to play more representative rugby. “The experience of playing against such a huge rugby nation was great and I enjoyed it. “Representing your country is really exciting but to do it with some of your team-mates from Newcastle makes it even more of a special occasion.” Cullen, 20 and from Hertford shire, is determined to make an impact for England Students,and reply in a win at Wooler Reserves. Paul Wood notched twice for Lowick United as they put six past Embleton WR and Judd Donohoe scored twice as Ainmouth United beat Lyne mouth Anglers. A Sean Palmer counter was not enough as Red Row Welfare lost out to AFC Newbiggin in the NFA Minor Cup semi-finals. is expecting to face an aggressive Welsh side in what he believes will be a tough test on a personal level and for the team. He said: “I am really excited about the opportunity. “It is something I had as an aim at the start of the season so to have made it is great. “It will be a great honour to represent England and I just cannot wait to get stuck in. “Wales will provide tough op position as always, so it will be important we all come together well as a group7 England will be looking to make the most of their first fix ture on home soil in what is the last fully-capped game of the se ries before they take on Scotland in a development game. Tomorrow’s game comes in the wake of a 39-10 defeat to France Universities and a 30-16 win over Portugal. • COUNDON and Leeholm triumphed 5-1 at Ebcheste Consett Reserves in the Dui ham Alliance League. Scorers for Coundon wer Christopher Howe, Daniel Ken John Cunningham, Martin Hou lahan and Scott Hassle, Is Peacock for Ebchester. Andrew Hope hit the on! goal to give Sherburn Village 1-0 win at Coxhoe United. Heed gel stick off winners Preston HOCKEY GATESHEAI) Firsts wer down fighting as they 1w 5-3 to Premier Divisio. side Preston. The first half was a even affair as both team struggled to forge man chances. Preston were the awarded a dubious penal ty corner, which they pt away neatly to take a 1- lead. This seamed to rattl Gateshead as Presto turned the screw and too advantage to increase thei lead with a cool reverse stick finish. As the game looked be sliding away from th Tynesiders’ reach, a Day Carruthers goal from narrow angle pulled bac the scoreline to 2-1. As the game progresse Preston formation starte to show cracks and thei confidence was noticeabl dented as Gateshea pushed forward. It was Gateshead’s Chri Traynor’s step on to th defender to steal the ba on the edge of the circl and smash homeareverse stick shot which levelle the score at 2-2 at hali time. The second period wa again an even affair befor Gateshead’s Mike Whit made the Preston defenc pay for their mistakes a he slotted the ball Into th bottom corner. Preston levelled on th counter attack. Mart Collins and captat Jervis Fleming were the controversially sin-binne for questioning an umpb ing decision over a free K award. This totally changed th pattern of the game, givin Preston the upper hand whichtheytookfulladvaxi tage of with two furthe goals to seal victory. V On England duty tomorrow night are Newcastle University rugby trio Joe Beckett (left), Will Witty (centre) and George Cullen (inset) Student honours go to cityfls England trio — _ _ a
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74 THE CHRONICLE THURSDAY, MARCH 6,201
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No sign of Division One leaders Shil losing their Bottle
Baptistteam inseventhheavenTHIRD-BOflOM Morpeth Baptist Church beatbasement side St Peter’sLow Fell 7-2 in the PremierDivision.
Michael Howson andDavid Fleming notchedfor the Fell.
Baptist Church nettedthrough John Packer (3),Ryan Jenson, Man Tannery and Clark Gunn tomove up a place in thetable.
In Division One, Stockton Church Unitedreturned to winning wayswith a 2-I success againstSt John’s Snod’s Edge.
Luke Brannen put Stockton in front before DuncanMcCulloch equalised forSaints
In the 87th minuteFarma Jatta grabbed thewinner for the Teessiders.
Newcastle Christian LifeCentre netted three second-half goals throughEric Siqueros, John Linesand Thomas Boffi to triumph 3-0 over Beech-wood Eden Easterside.
Neil Garlick, Ryan Lansley and James Cleave
• notched in the first half forChrist Church Durham atInfluence CorinthiansRichmond.
Influence hit backthrough Joe Arundell butCleave added his secondand Josh Gill netted asChrist Church ran out 5-1victors.
In the League Cup,North Shields ChristChurch took a 1-0 halftime lead courtesy of TomEastlake over ConsettSaint Patricks.
Tom Lavendar was onthe mark twice and AndyMurray and Gary Charltonthen scored as Consettmoved into a 4-1 lead.
Andy Sword and KrisRoss reduced the deficitfor Shields, but Saints heldon to win and now visitJesmond Parish Church inthe last eight.
Jesmond Parish Churchtrounced YAV SIFF 9-0.
• On target for the Tynesiders were Dean Allsopp(2), Dan Greaves (4) , WillWard (2) and Mick Henderson.
Holders Stockton Portrack beat St Bede’s Bedlington 5-1.
SHILBOflLE CW continue tolead the way in Division One
Four goals from Josh Hay, twoby Liam Brooks and strikes fromRyan Douglas and StephenShendon saw them beat Tweed-mouth Harrow, whose tworeplies were scored by AndyBurgon and Jordan Richardson.
A Danny Johnson finish wasenough to give Bamburgh thewin against Springhill.
THREE rising rugby stars are setto play for the England Studentssquad against Wales tomorrownight.
Back row Will Witty, fly-halfGeorge Cullen and winger JoeBeckett head to Oxford University for the 7.30 showdown.
Tom Wilkinson, director ofrugby at Newcastle University,said: “I am delighted for thethree of them to-b~seIected.
“They are three of the hardestworking players in our set-upand are all guys the other lads inthe squad look up to.
“Joe in particular has workedso hard for three seasons andhas captained us for two years.
“It is a well-overdue call-upbut I will be over the moon to seehim win a cap.
“Newcastle University RugbyClub are moving in the rightdirection and the players are ahuge part of that:’
Debutant Christopher Coeand Sam Proudlock were theRothbury marksmen as theyshared the points with NorthSunderland, whose goalscorerswere Neil Macfarlane and ChrisHay.
In Division Two, a Shaun Toalfinish and strikes from JohnMowbray, Stephen Watson,
UNIVERSITY RUGBY
Beckett, 21, is looking forwardto his first start with the whiteshirt.
He said: “I am hugely thanlcful for the opportunity to play formy country and I am glad I havebeen given the thance to showwhat I can do.
“I expect to have a hugely successflil game, as I know the teamaround me and I know boys whocan deliver big performances,which will hopefully pay off:’
Beckett, from Horsham, WestSussex, added: “There is nothbig better than stepping up withgreat players..
“Witty is a potential stat He isa Yorkshire lad who is the size ofa house.
“Cullen is an outstanding flyhalt with more flair than any NolOlhaveplayedwith.
“I have played with him for
NTH/LAND LEAGUE
Harry Woolhouse, Lee Pattinson and Daniel Scott saw CrasterRovers to a comfortable winagainst Hedgeley Rovers, whosesingle reply came from a PatrickGritton own goal.
In the Runclman Cup, BradMcLelland netted a hat-trick inthe win over Duns while Wansbeck netted five times without
three years and playing next toone of your close mates makes Itthat little bit more special:’
Witty, 18, is joining EnglandStudents after an impressive debut performance which helpedEngland Under-18s triumph23-3 over Australia Schools lastDecember in London.
He said: “I am really thrilledand.excited about the invite.
“After playing in the gameagainst Australia it has made mewant to play more representativerugby.
“The experience of playingagainst such a huge rugby nationwas great and I enjoyed it.
“Representing your country isreally exciting but to do it withsome of your team-mates fromNewcastle makes it even more ofa special occasion.”
Cullen, 20 and from Hertfordshire, is determined to make animpact for England Students,and
reply in a win at WoolerReserves.
Paul Wood notched twice forLowick United as they put sixpast Embleton WR and JuddDonohoe scored twice asAinmouth United beat Lynemouth Anglers.
A Sean Palmer counter wasnot enough as Red Row Welfarelost out to AFC Newbiggin in theNFA Minor Cup semi-finals.
is expecting to face an aggressiveWelsh side in what he believeswill be a tough test on a personallevel and for the team.
He said: “I am really excitedabout the opportunity.
“It is something I had as anaim at the start of the season soto have made it is great.
“It will be a great honour torepresent England and I justcannot wait to get stuck in.
“Wales will provide tough opposition as always, so it will beimportant we all come togetherwell as a group7
England will be looking tomake the most of their first fixture on home soil in what is thelast fully-capped game of the series before they take on Scotlandin a development game.
Tomorrow’s game comes inthe wake of a 39-10 defeat toFrance Universities and a 30-16win over Portugal.
• COUNDON and Leeholmtriumphed 5-1 at EbchesteConsett Reserves in the Duiham Alliance League.
Scorers for Coundon werChristopher Howe, Daniel KenJohn Cunningham, Martin Houlahan and Scott Hassle, IsPeacock for Ebchester.
Andrew Hope hit the on!goal to give Sherburn Village1-0 win at Coxhoe United.
Heed gelstick offwinnersPrestonHOCKEY
GATESHEAI) Firsts werdown fighting as they 1w5-3 to Premier Divisio.side Preston.
The first half was aeven affair as both teamstruggled to forge manchances.
Preston were theawarded a dubious penalty corner, which they ptaway neatly to take a 1-lead.
This seamed to rattlGateshead as Prestoturned the screw and tooadvantage to increase theilead with a cool reversestick finish.
As the game lookedbe sliding away from thTynesiders’ reach, a DayCarruthers goal fromnarrow angle pulled bacthe scoreline to 2-1.
As the game progressePreston formation starteto show cracks and theiconfidence was noticeabldented as Gatesheapushed forward.
It was Gateshead’s ChriTraynor’s step on to thdefender to steal the baon the edge of the circland smash homeareversestick shot which levellethe score at 2-2 at halitime.
The second period waagain an even affair beforGateshead’s Mike Whitmade the Preston defencpay for their mistakes ahe slotted the ball Into thbottom corner.
Preston levelled on thcounter attack.
Mart Collins and captatJervis Fleming were thecontroversially sin-binnefor questioning an umpbing decision over a free Kaward.
This totally changed thpattern of the game, givinPreston the upper handwhichtheytookfulladvaxitage of with two furthegoals to seal victory.
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On England duty tomorrow night are Newcastle University rugby trio Joe Beckett (left), WillWitty (centre) and George Cullen (inset)
Student honours goto cityfls England trio
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