U15s host locals Tunbridge Wells in friendly match

Sevenoaks U15s put in a strong performance against Tunbridge Wells, only to be undone by an excellent individual try in the last minute from the visitors to clinch the match 30-25. A purple patch in the first half saw 7oaks run in their tries from some quick recycling and direct running. Lucy at scrum half saw some holes around the breakdown to run in a pair. Sally and Phoebe's tries made good use of the space out wide with Natasha unstoppable at pace up the middle to go over. 7oaks are starting to show promise, having only played together for a few weeks this year, but showing the team spirit of a much older side.  Very proud of the girls today.

players (tries):  Izzy Avery, Rosa Cunninham, Immy Denby Jones, Lucy Fitzmaurice (2), Natasha Kelley (1), Katie Kelly, Phoebe Leach (1), Fran McDaid, Elspeth O'Shea, Sally Williams (1)

U15s challenged by Essex BaasBaas - 11th October

In a second round Kent Cup match our U15s were faced with a very established team again - the Essex BaaBaas. The first team they played against in the festival a few weeks ago (resulting in 24 BaaBaas - 0 Sevenoaks).

In the longest match our U15s faced to date, (25mins each way with a 5 min break), the BaaBaas were surprised by the tackling skills and strong defence from the entire Sevenoaks team.   The girls' determination prevailed, resulting in 35 BaaBaas - 15 Sevenoaks).  This was also a fantastic opportunity for the girls to play uncontested scrums (first half) and contested scrums (second half).

Notably on the day was a fantastic breakaway, resulting in a try by Lucy Fitzmaurice.  Special mention also goes to our new girls  - Natasha, Rosa, Georgia, Josie - who, after only one or two training sessions got stuck in and held off many attacks from the BaaBaas.

A great display of TREDS values were demonstrated by the girls yet again - with the Club Junior Chairman making special reference of the strength of their determination and team spirit.  Well done to everyone who played. 

by Tonya Williams

U13s first festival - Oct 11th - Match report

This Sunday saw the Sevenoaks U13 Girls team take their first outing to a competitive environment.

They were 1 of 4 teams attending the RFU Area 3 Cup Competition held at Pulborough RFC in West Sussex.Other teams involved were the hosts Pulborough, Sutton and Epsom RFC and Dartfordians RFC.

Our team on the day was Zoe Clark, Emily Rabbitt, Anna Jones, Catherine Davies, Maddie Roff, Charlotte Owen and Hannah Walton.

In their first match the girls were up against the hosts Pulborough. In a had fought game, the girls, as the game wore on began to find their feet and the last 3 weeks of training in areas such as the breakdown and support running paid off as the girls ran out winners with 6 tries to 2. ( Catherine 4, Anna and Maddie1 a piece).

The second game saw the girls up against a well established and well drilled Sutton and Epsom team. The opposition proved quick and very versatile ball to hand requiring all of the girls to dig deep in defence and put in the tackles when they were on the back foot. A great display of team defence work.The game moved from end to end with Suton and Epsom scoring 4 tries but each time they did with Sevenoaks digging team and pulling the score back with some great examples of attacking rugby.In the end the score was 4 tries apiec a fantastic effort from both teams. Tries (Catherine 1, Millie 1, Anna 1 and Maddie 1)

In the final game Oaks played Dartford. Dartford had only formed as a team 3 weeks ago and although they offered a spirited resistance Oaks were developing and gelling as a team, At the final whistle Oaks had scored 11 tries to Dartfordians 3.( Catherine 6, Millie 2, Anna 2 and Maddie 1.

At the end of the competition Sevenoaks were drawn level with Sutton and Epsom on points but were crowned winners on the day on number of tries scored. 21 to Suttons 18.

A fantastic result on their first outing together. All the girls put in 100% effort well done to the try scorers and special mention to Hannah and Zoe and Charlotte for outstanding contributions.

by David Rabbitt