Rugby Lions 32 Dings Crusaders 17


By Richard Padgett, Coventry Telegraph
April 28 2009

RUGBY Lions ended their season with a rousing win against Dings Crusaders to finish eighth in their first campaign in National League Three South. Lions, previously in National League Three North, began the match brightly, taking the lead with James Hawken’s penalty. Fine play by Rugby centre Matt Goode brought him an 11th-minute try converted by Hawken for 10-0. But Goode was then replaced

injured.

Lions had to struggle against a very experienced and uncompromising Dings side who were building up the pressure in Lions’ 22.

Dings’ pressure produced an Adam Westall penalty on 32 minutes, but Lions then dominated possession before half-time.

Rugby had a great start to the second half when Chris Murphy’s try was converted by Hawken for a 20-3 lead, but Dings pulled it back to 20-17 before two late tries gave Rugby the win.

Rugby Lions: tries Goode, Warner, Murphy, Reed; conversions Hawken (3); penalties Hawken; drop goal Warner.

Dings Crusaders: tries Wright-Hyder, Watkins; conversions Westall (2); penalty Westall.

Rugby Lions 32 Dings Crusaders 17
Posted by: Unofficial Coventry Rugby (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2009 18:58

What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.

Goto: Forum List•Message List•Search•
  • Log In
    • Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
    We record all IP addresses on the Sportnetwork message boards which may be required by the authorities in case of defamatory or abusive comment. We seek to monitor the Message Boards at regular intervals. We do not associate Sportnetwork with any of the comments and do not take responsibility for any statements or opinions expressed on the Message Boards. If you have any cause for concern over any material posted here please let us know as soon as possible by e-mailing abuse@sportnetwork.net