Match Report: Swindon College 24-30 Abingdon

The season ended at Abingdon with both the 1st and 2nd XV winning their respective games. The 1st XV travelled to Swindon College Old Boys in BBO Premier and recorded a 30-24 win in probably the best performance of the season. After falling 10-0 behind early on, Abingdon responded with style and spirit that belied their position in the league. Tries from Vince Barnes x 2, Steve Grant, Eva  Everton, Jesse Mortimer plus one conversion and penalty  moved to a 30-19 lead, a late try by Swindon had no impact on the final result. The 2rd XV had a good result against Harwell 2nd in the BBO 2 winning 34-5.
 
 
I would like thank every one for their help this season.
 
Ken
(Coach)

Match Report: Abingdon 52-12 Wheatly

Abingdon played Wheatly at home, kicking off against the wind Abingdon scored an early try by Matt Stalker, conversion missed. generally Abingdon controlled the game , A second try by Adam Bodell racing down the wing for 75 meters, than Adam Bodell scored another, plus the fifth try was scored by Vince Barnes, Then just before half time Adam Bodell got
his third. all not converted. The second half  35-5 contained  dominated by the Abingdon pack with some good running off the ball by the backs. Abingdon scored Frazer McCairns conversion by Simon North. Wheatly retaliated with score, But Matt Stalker score a short range try conversion made by Simon North.
Wheatly come back and scored, But Abingdon played some good rugby and scored again by Richard Brorton which was converted by Simon. Which made the best result the season by winning 54 to 12.
 

Match Report: Abingdon 22-35 Chipping Norton

Abingdon entertained league leaders Chipping Norton on Saturday. An entertaining game saw the leaders win 35-22, but the bragging rights went to a much weakened Abingdon team with no less than 7 1st XV regulars away.. A well motivated Abingdon started quickly
and following a penalty by Ben Humage a scintillating move saw No15 M Voite score from
halfway under the post. Ben Humpage converted. Chipping Norton came back to take 14-10 lead at half time.
The second half saw some eccentric referring decision and Chipping Norton moved smoothly into a 28-10 lead. But Abingdon fought back and another long range try by wing Adman Boodell, following unexpectedly silky midfield skills from prop Ben Caudle, and a conversion by Ben Humpage bought Abingdon back to 28-17, An intercept try By Chipping Norton saw the lead restored to 35-17. But Abingdon were not fished and another try by Mosese Rasada following good work by the forwards brought the score back to 35-22. Chipping Norton held on grimly to the final whistle.

RBS Six Nations at Abingdon Rugby Club

Abingdon Rugby Club once again will be showing the international rugby on the big screen this coming Saturday.
The games include:
France v England, 20:00
Ireland v Scotland, 17:00
Wales v Italy, 15:00

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Match Report: Drifters 19-15 Abingdon

Abingdon travelled to Farnham Drifter RFC on Saturday and were just edged out 19-15, despite Abingdon scoring 3 tries to 1. Vince Barnes opened the scoring running in an interception from 80 metres. A push over try by No. 08 Steve Grant saw Abingdon into a 10-3 lead at half time. The second half saw the home side move into a 16-10 lead, but Abingdon came back to within a point with a second try by Steve Grant. A late penalty made the game safe for Drifters 19-15.

Specsavers now sponsor Abingdon Rugby Club

Abingdon Rugby Club would like to thank Specsavers Abingdon for sponsoring the club, they are currently supplying Polo Shirts for after each game.

We would also like to thank all of our current sponsors for supporting the club.

England v Wales at Abingdon Rugby Club

The England v Wales game will be shown on the big screen at the club. The game kicks off at 4.30pm this Saturday. Come and support your local club.


The Team: Iain Balshaw, Paul Sackey, Mike Tindall, Toby Flood, David Strettle, Jonny Wilkinson, Andy Gomarsall, Andrew Sheridan, Mark Regan, Phil Vickery, Simon Shaw, Steve Borthwick, James Haskell, Lewis Moody, Luke Narraway .
Subs: Lee Mears, Matt Stevens, Ben Kay, Tom Rees, Richard Wigglesworth, Dan Cipriani, Lesley Vainikolo.

Match Report: Gosford All Blacks 7-10 Abingdon

Abingdon travelled to Gosford All Blacks on Saturday and emerged triumphant in a hard
fought contest. Playing with a string wide in the first half Abingdon turned round 5-0 ahead following a try from No8 Steve Grant. The second half saw Abingdon on the defencive and a
dodgy decision to award a try saw Gosford more 7-5 ahead with half hour to play. Abingdon
tightened up the game and following good driving from their own line a break by Steve Grant
saw him reach the 22 , a deft pass from the No8 to Adam Bodell saw the winger in full flight
to beat the full back and run in a try from 75 metres. Abingdon saw out the final 15 minutes
with minim alarm and finished worthy winners.
Plus Abingdon 2s beat Wheatly 2s 29 to 5, a great day all round.

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Match Report: Phoenix 36-18 Abingdon

Abingdon travelled to Phoenix RFC with a weakened side and lost 36-18. A poor start saw
the away side fall 10-0 behind but spirited resistance following a bad looking injury to Rob
Barker saw Abingdon turn round 11-10 to the good with Adam Boodell scoring from 70 metres and Ben Humpage kicking two penalties. The second half was close fought and
Abingdon was only 11-15 down when a yellow card to Mark Harvey further depleted the side.
Phoenix pulled out to a 29 -11 lead when a try to Bert Maddison and conversion by Ben Humpage pulled the score back to 29-18. A beak away by Phoenix in the last minute saw them run out 36-18 winners. A great effort by Abingdon.