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Well, what a start to the season... our U15s Sevens girls started the season in style!
After only one training session this season, our girls faced the formidable Tunbridge Wells girls in a curtain raiser Sevens match. A few handling errors could have led to early tries, however this was not meant to be. Dusting off the cobwebs and finding their form the girls eventually found their hand to ball. Pulling together they were able to score their first try, by Katie, which was followed by a terrific conversion kick from Phoebe. A determined Tunbridge Wells side answered with a try. The second half produced some great rugby and excellent team work which resulted in another try, by Catherine, giving the end result of 12-5 to Sevenoaks. Team members were:
Anna, Catherine, Fran, Katie,Lucy, Maddie, Phoebe, Sally. Our mighty oak girls!
Thanks to all those who attended the special training session last season with Scarlett Cooper-Wall. here's what she asked to pass on to you:
I would just like to say a massive thank you to you and the club for supporting me and my trip to Malawi. It was a fantastic experience and something I'm looking to do again (and again if I can!). I'd hope it may interest some of your girls too!
As a little thank you, I took your orange beenie on my travels..
around the corner to start up again!
Calling all our junior girls - U13, U15 and new U18s! we are getting ready to go again on 4th September 2016.
Calling all newly interested girls in rugby - we welcome you! simply show up for three free trial sessions to see how much fun getting fit, meeting new people and trying something different can be.
Our girls love rugby - come and find out why!
see you in September!
Valence School students & Sevenoaks RFC Girls U13s&U15s proved this to be true.
On Friday 22nd April, secondary students at Valence school in Westerham, (a school with students of varying degrees of physical disabilities and complex medical issues), enjoyed a fun filled rugby afternoon with Sevenoaks U13 and U15 girls. Starting with skill sessions including; run the tackling tube or ‘sausage’ down, slalom driving/running & ball passing, everyone later joined in a competitive game of rob the nest, followed by combined matches, in which an even greater competitive spirit came out by all. At the end all students were given the famous orange beanie from SRFC and a Wooden Spoon wristband.
The day was led by Christopher Leach and David Rabbitt, two of the Sevenoaks Girls’ Coaches; with support from Michael Wooldridge, Junior Chairman of SRFC and Nick Wilkinson, SRFC Rugby Development Officer.
We were also extremely lucky to have Andy Barrow – a 3-time wheelchair rugby Paralympian who ran a further session & refereed the matches. Andy later gave an inspiring talk to all with the main message being ‘we all have different challenges in life; we all can overcome these challenges.’
Also supported by the Wooden Spoon, a charity who fund projects across the UK and Ireland to support disabled and disadvantaged children, happily cheering everyone on from the side lines. Peter Johnston, from the Wooden Spoon Kent, commented on the uplifting spirit of the day & particularly noted how well SRFC girls and Valence students worked so closely together; ‘..Sevenoaks Girls are true ambassadors of both the club and the sport of rugby.’
Later on in the day a Valence School teacher tweeted; ‘ @ValenceSchool students loved the rugby coaching from @SevenoaksRFC girls’ -- that is what the day was all about!
SRFC girls in attendance were: Izzy Avery, Charlotte Bowyer, Zoe Clarke, Rosa Cunningham, Catherine Davies, Josie Hamon, Harriett Hockey, Isla Jackson, Katie Kelly, Georgia Lane, Phoebe Leach, Elspeth O’Shea, Sasha Petrie, Millie Rabbitt, Maddie Roff, Tori Sellors, Hannah Walton, Sally Williams
So it was that the so far unbeaten Sevenoaks U13 Girlsteam took to the field on the afternoon of Sunday 13th March in the finals of the South East U13 girls competition.
After 4 earlier rounds the competition had been streamlined and Oaks were drawn against the 4 other top teams in the region Ashford, Sutton and Epsom, Worthing and Eton Manor.
In what turned out to be a thrilling afternoon of top class rugby all 5 teams played to the highest standard.
In their first game Oaks were drawn against a very strong Eton Manor team travelling from North London. The game was hard fought with both teams showing great attacking flair and defensive skills. The deadlock was broken by 2 superb individual efforts from Roff, breaking through the Manor defence to put Oaks in front. In the second half Manor scored immediately causing Oaks some concern. Manor called on strong subs who stretched the Oaks defence but were unable to break it further. Taking advantage of a lull in the attack and after some superb counter rucking by Sellors, Davies put in 2 more tries to put the game out of reach and giving Oaks their first win. Score Oaks 4 Eton Manor 1 (scorers Davies 2, Roff 2)
They were on their way.
Game 2 saw Oaks face their fiercest opponents of the competition in Sutton and Epsom. Previously when the teams had met the games were hard fought with little or nothing between them. It was Oaks who drew first blood, using their width and scoring a superb running try in the corner. Sutton continued to present a threat scoring a great breakaway try from their excellent winger and coming close on more than one occasion but the ferocious tackling of Oaks (especially Davies) meant they never crossed the Oaks line again. Oaks were getting more confident and began to turn the screw using fast ball from the ruck to stream through the gaps created by the opposition. 3 further tries had been scored by the final whistle as Oaks ran out winners 4-1.(Scorers Roff 2, Jones 1, Walton 1)
In game 3 Oaks faced an Ashford team who had come into the competition with an impressive track record. Although Oaks were confident and opened the score with a strong running try from Rabbitt they were rocked when Ashford drew level almost immediately. Oaks realised they were in a game and put in a superb defensive effort to deny 2 almost certain tries for Ashford. Oaks pressed and were rewarded when Jones fed Davies who broke through 3 tackles to score in the corner. Ashford levelled again through their strong centres but Oaks dug deep communicating, winning ball at the breakdown (Sellors, Davies) breaking tackles (Roff, Rabbitt, O'Donnell) and running in 2 unanswered tries ending the game winners by a margin of 4-2 (Scorers Roff 1, Rabbitt 1, Davies 2).
In their final game Oaks faced a Worthing team that they last played in September. Worthing were no match for Oaks who used their experience to take advantage of poor defence and distribution and punished Worthing by 12 tries to nil at the final whistle. (tries Roff 3, Davies 3, Rabbitt 1, Sellors 1, Jones 1 Walton 1, Jackson 1 and Owen 1)
This amazing team had played 20 games in this competition they had won 19 drawn 1 and lost none. They had scored 133 tries to 26 conceded.
Quite rightly they are the RFUs champions of THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND (SORRY KENT).
All hail Sevenoaks Under 13 Girls Rugby team
Maddie Roff, Emily Rabbitt, Catherine Davies, Tori Sellors, Anna Jones, Hannah Walton, Charlotte Owen, Zoe Clarke, Aoife O'Donnell and Isla Jackson.
It has now been confirmed - congratulations to our girls! silverware and medals are on the way - more info to follow!
Sevenoaks Rugby Club hosted the Under 13 Girls Kent Cup Final competition on Sunday.
Undefeated all season, the Sevenoaks Under 13s girls approached the finals in the hope of continuing their recent form. They were to be rewarded for their preparations. Despite facing solid opposition on the day, the girls remained undefeated, conceding only four tries on the way to four wins from four matches and through great teamwork, passing and support, scoring an incredible 24 tries on the day.
The accumulative results from Sunday and the season are with the RFU, and at time of going to press the team awaits confirmation before being crowned Kent Champions within a year of the formation of the Sevenoaks Rugby Girls section.
The team comprised (tries): M Roff (8), C Davies (6), H Walton (2), A Jones (3), M Rabbitt (2), T Sellors (1), I Jackson (1), C Owen (1), Z Clark, A O'Donnell
We are delighted to be hosting the Kent County Cup U13s finals on 13th March starting at 1:00 pm - everyone is invited to come down, cheer our girls on - hopefully to victory!
See you then!
In the latest round of the south east U13s girls competition Sevenoaks were hosts to Dartfordians, Aylesford and Ashford.
Game 1 Sevenoaks v Ashford
Sevenoaks were at full strength for this tournament. The first game saw them facing an unknown quantity in Ashford. A tough game saw Sevenoaks take an early 3 try lead with superb individual efforts from Davies and Rabbitt. The second half opened with 2 well worked tries from the Ashford backs putting pressure on the Oaks. Strong defence (with special mentions for Sellors, Davies and Roff) eased the pressure with a further 2 tries from Davies securing a hard fought 5-2 victory. Scorers Davies 4, Rabbitt 1.
Game 2 Sevenoaks v Aylesford
Aylesford brought an established girls team to the competition. Oaks had met them before and the game was tight. Oaks kept the ball using the pace of the back line to do the work. Under constant pressure from a very strong Aylesford defence the deadlock was eventually broken by Oaks securing ruck ball and Jones running almost the length of the pitch to score. Another superb individual effort from Jones was followed by tries from Roff and ODonnell. Oaks were victorious 4 tries to 1. Tries Jones 2, ODonnell 1, and Roff 1.
Game 3 Sevenoaks v Dartfordians
Sevenoaks had faced Dartfordians 3 weeks earlier who, and although a relatively new squad had put up a tough fight. Sevenoaks moved the ball away from the contact areas to take advantage of gaps in the Defence. Rabbitt ran in 2 early tries followed by 3 from Davies and 1 from Roff. Just before the final whistle Owenin support of Rabbitt ran in her first tournament try to make the final score 8-1. TriesRabbitt 3, Davies 3, Roff 1, Owen 1.
The result see Oaks progress into the cup final stage of the competition on the 13th March.
February 21st saw the U15s venture to Old Reigatians for a final festival match. in the Kent cup round.
After much deliberation the coaches decided to join players from Sevenoaks and Camberley to have one match against Southern Surrey Belles.
This 2 x 30 mins match saw Sevenoaks and Camberley defeat a formidable cluster group Southern Surrey belles 22 to 15. Great effort by all from both teams, coming together to demonstrate a TREDS value - TEAMWORK. Notable tries from Sevenoaks girls - Georgia Lane and Lucy Fitzmaurice who helped secure the victory.
Sunday saw the U15s head to Camberley to face two cluster groups: Camberley and Southern Surrey Belles. This was the latest round of the South East U15s cup competitions.
With two teams short of players and one team with an excess of girls, it was agreed to borrow players, to ensure all matches consisted of 13 girls.
In their first match they played the Southern Surrey Belles, a very established cluster group. Sevenoaks were rusty, as they had not played competitive matches since November 2015. After a slow start, and a couple of tries down, they fought back to score in the second half. Final score 14 – 5 against. Scorer: a borrowed player from Camberley.
The second game followed immediately after, due to failing light. Playing against Camberley, another cluster group, this was a much more even match. Being focused, the girls pulled together to form a series of superb tackles, by Sally, Natasha, Lucy, Georgia L, Georgia P, Izzy, Katie and breakaways by Ellie O’S. One try down, Lucy took the opportunity to find space and run 3/4 length down the pitch to score a terrific try. Not being satisfied with one try and the girls stopping further attempts by the opposition through more great tackling, notably Lucy & Sally, Georgia L - quick to notice another gap - took the ball and was unstoppable in securing a second try. Praise also to Immy and Josie, who - either on the back or at the wing - were providing back up support when needed. Final score – 10 – 7 for. Scorers Lucy Fitzmaurice (1) and Georgia Lane (1)
Yesterday saw the return to competitive action of the Sevenoaks U13 girls team, when they travelled to Dartfordians RFC for the latest round of the South East Regional Qualifiers.
Sevenoaks were unbeaten in all competitions to date and their numbers were bolstered by the return (from a nasty leg break last February) of Aoife O'Donnell.
In their first match they met the hosts Dartfordians who had only established their team at the start of the season. Sevenoaks were rusty from a lack of competitive rugby and took a while to get into their stride. When they did however some superb teamwork both at the breakdown and in open play saw them run in nine tries against Dartford without reply. Scorers : Anna Jones 2, Catherine Davies 4, Tori Sellors 1, Maddie Roff 1 and special mention to Aoife who scored in her first competitive return.
Game 2 saw Oaks face Eton Manor a well drilled outfit who had run them close in earlier rounds Oaks narrowly taking honours by a score of 1 try to 0. This time Oaks were prepared and coming together as a team took advantage of space and speed of their backs to run in 4 unanswered tries by half time. Special mention to Hannah Walton by far the youngest member of the squad but who scored a superb individual try running from halfway and beating a number of tackles. In the second half Eton made a number of substitutions which had an instant impact to bring the score to 4-1 but Oaks stuck with their game plan tackling hard and running in 2 further scores leaving the final result 6- 3 to Oaks.
Scorers: Millie Rabbitt 1, Catherine Davies 1, Maddie Roff 1, Hannah Walton 1, Tori Sellors 2.
Saturday 23rd January saw the president's lunch hosting Jason Leonard OBE - England's most capped player, world cup winner and President of the RFU.
His first port of call was to see the girls in a training match. He was very impressed with what he saw on the day and was curious to find out about our girls. Most importantly he asked if our girls really enjoyed rugby..... after watching them a few minutes he nodded and said "they certainly look like they do!".
After a photo op and signing the girls tops - see pictures in the photo gallery of the day - he advised our girls that the best way to tackle a big opponent (being one himself) is to use the skills they are taught during training drills.
thank you Jason!
Both U13s and U15s are delighted to showcase their skills to Jason Leonard OBE this coming Saturday 23rd January - 11:45am
everyone is welcome all to come along!
What a great way to start the new year with a skills session on the astro pitch yesterday. Wonderful to see so many happy girls take on the rain in style, with several reappearances from some past injured girls.
Look out 2016 - the mighty Oaks Girls are back !!
Round 3 of the U13 Girls South Eastern Competition
Sevenoaks were confident going into round 3 having remained undefeated after 7 games. This week they faced teams from Surrey, Kent, Essex and Sussex.
Game 1
Sevenoaks met Worthing in their first game with a degree of caution ,as they had been heavily beaten when they met a year ago. Choosing to keep possession tight and play from the breakdown Sevenoaks scored 3 quick tries which put to bed their initial fears. As they grew in confidence they moved the ball out wide and allowed the pace of the backs to dictate the game. Worthing were overwhelmed as Sevenoaks tightened their grip and ran out eventual winners scoring 14 tries without reply. (try scorers Jones 3, Rabbitt 1, Davies 5, Roff 2, Sellors 1, Owen 1 and Clark 1).
Game 2
A third meeting with Sutton and Epsom who had run Oaks close on the two previous meetings. Sevenoaks were camped in the Sutton half from the off. Great tackling kept Sevenoaks away from the try line until Jones through grit and determination forced the defenders back, pushing and pushing and being driven to the line by the rest of the team until she went over. In the second half Sutton desperately sought a way through but superb defence from the whole team saw out the half without score. Final whistle Sevenoaks 1 Sutton and Epsom 0.(tries Jones 1)
Game 3
Saw Sevenoaks face an unknown opposition in Eaton Manor Gales who had travelled from Essex. A well drilled team the opposition had a solid defensive unit and very fast backs. Sevenoaks were under presuure from the start and had to dig deep to match the opposition. This game saw the girls putting into practice the offloading skills taught in training with quick ball resulting in the first try for Oaks by Davies. The opposition responded immediately to make the score 1 apiece but 2 further tries saw Oaks 3-2 up at half time. In the second half a sustained onslaught saw EMG score another try to level the match but 2 further tries from Sellors and Roff in the closing minutes sealed a hard fought victory for the team. Final whistle Sevenoaks 5 EMG 3.(tries Jones 1, Davies 2, Roff 1 and Sellors 1)
Game 4
Sevenoaks took on the hosts Medway. At this stage all the teams were tiring. Rabbitt broke the deadlock with a try that had started from the Oaks half and had involved six of the team running and passing into space. Medway had some dangerous players and Oaks had to dig deep in a game where both teams were shattered. Gaps began to appear in the Medway defence and were ruthlessly exploited by Davies and Jones with Rabbitt and Roff also adding to the total. Final whistle Sevenoaks 8 Medway 1 (try scorers Davies 3, Roff 1, Rabbitt 2 and Jones 2).
Another superb team performance from Sevenoaks scoring a total of 28 tries to 4 conceded.
Good luck this coming weekend to our U13 girls who are away for the next round in our RFU Area 3 competitions - at Medway.
U15s are proud to host our first round robin - where we hope to welcome the following teams this +coming Sunday - matches will be played from 1:00 - 4:00 pm: you are very welcome to come along and cheer us on!
Southern SB
Camberley/Cobham
Surrey Bluebells
Tunbridge Wells
So the Sevenoaks U13s girls made the journey to Sutton and Epsom RFC, for round 2 of the South East U13s Girls rugby championship.
The team comprised Maddie Roff, Anna Jones, Catherine Davies, Millie Rabbitt, Tori Sellors, Hannah Walton and Zoe Clark.
Game 1 Horsham
The girls had trained hard and were ready for the challenge. Horsham were well drilled but unable to cope with the pace of the Oaks attack. Quick ball and a number of turnovers put Oaks in control and at the final whistle the score was 8-0 to Sevenoaks (tries Davies 3, Roff 3, Sellors 1, Jones 1).
Game 2 Uckfield
Oaks were growing in confidence, off loading well and securing the ball through great rucking skills from Sellors, who bought another dimension to the play, enabling the speed of their backs to show. At the final whistle the score was 11-0 to Oaks (tries Rabbitt 2, Davies 2, Sellors 1, Roff 4, Jones 2)
Game 3 Sutton and Epsom
A tough game, the teams drawing level at 4 all the last time they met in the competition and with Sutton having the benefit of home support. Sevenoaks knew they were in a game from the outset. Both teams showed great attack and defence, but the breakthrough came with a great 'team' try from Oaks scored by Jones. Sutton were spurred on by home support and put Oaks under immense pressure after the break, pulling one back to even the score at 1 a piece. Oaks though were determined and pressed and pressed until Davies made the breakthrough with a great individual try to make the score 2-1, with 3 minutes to go. Shortly afterwards Davies left the field injured and Sevenoaks remained camped in the Sutton half. Rabbitt went over only for the ball to be held up. As Sutton was unable to break the resilient Oaks, who were determined to hold on to their lead. At the final whistle Oaks had held firm to win 2-1. (Tries Davies 1, Jones 1)
Game 4 Aylesford
In the final game Oaks faced an Aylesford team who had won 2 and drawn with S&E 4 all. Oaks were caught straight away by a great running try by the Aylesford winger to put the opposition in front. Oaks were a team playing with confidence and determination, looking to fight back. 3 quick tries took the wind out of Aylesford's sails and a couple of injuries with 3 more tries from Oaks put the game out of Aylesford's reach.
At the whistle Oaks won 6-1 (tries Jones 3, Davies 2, Sellors 2),
A fantastic afternoon seeing Oaks again run out -- winners with a total of 27 tries scored to 2 conceded.
After an enjoyable group joint training session with the U15 and U13 girls from Tunbridge Wells RFC the girls separated into their respective age groups for some competitive action.
Although shawn of a number of players through half term absences, it was clear both teams wanted to puton a good show.Tunbridge Wells started the stronger exhibiting some great ball handling and support running to run in 3 early tries. Sevenoaks re-grouped and concentrated on their Defence winning a number of balls at the breakdown. With a bit of grit and determination Sevenoaks ran in 5 tries in the lead up to the end of the first half to Tunbridge Wells 1 leaving the score at half time 5-4.
In the second half Sevenoaks began to turn the screw dominating possession with some excellent running tries. Tunbridge wells were beginning to tire but did manage a further 2 breakaway tries to Sevenoaks 6. Final score Sevenoaks U13 -11 Tunbridge Wells U13 6. Team- Millie Rabbitt (4), Anna Jones (6) , Charlotte Owen (1) and Zoe Clarke.