Rochford U12s vs. Stanford le Hope, 6 November 2011

The game started quickly with Stanford applying pressure right from the kick off. Rochford responded with some good driving from the forwards, and several good tackles.

However, Stanford win a ruck on the left side of the pitch, passing the ball down their backline and scoring the 1st try of the game. The subsequent conversion is wayward of the posts.

Rochford win the next lineout and make several good runs, but Stanford score again after winning a ruck and moving the ball along the line in similar fashion to the 1st try. This time they get the conversion to make the score 12-0.

Rochford seem to be getting sucked into the rucks and mauls leaving gaps for Stanford to exploit, and sure enough Stanford score their 3rd try and get the conversion. The first half finishes 19-0.

After a team talk, Rochford regroup and start the second half brightly but Stanford score again against the run of early play. The conversion falls short of the posts.

After a good period of Rochford possession Ryan dives over for a Rochford try with Jamie converting to take the score to 24-7.

Shortly after, some inventive Rochford play sees Matt N kick a grubber deep into Stanford territory with Sarah chasing down. On this occasion the Stanford defence holds, but this is good creative Rochford play. Several penalties are given as both teams seem to be cited for jumping into tackles.

Stanford goes on the attack yet again after winning the turnover and scores another try, but the conversion is again short to leave the final score at 29-7.