No one enjoys playing away at Warrington at the best of times, but this was a particularly unpleasant visit. On a nice sunny day, TMV all arrived in good time and looked the part all walking up in the same gear to the changing rooms, started off nice and positive!
With familiar faces and one unfamiliar face (was good to have you back Mr Kingdon) we had a laugh in the changing room and went for warm up. Arriving at the hard, worn pitch, it was a warm time to be playing rugby.
First 10/15 minutes of the match weren't terrible, tackling was good and we were building our own play, and then the deadlock broke and they went over shortly after we went down to 14 men. Not long after, the Swiss army knife that is Dyos intercepted a pass and was in for a try, one a piece. We ended the first half in great form, leaving one or two tries out on the pitch before half time.
The second half was a different story, our physicality was not up to scratch, and Warrington had plenty of non-stop momentum. A well-worked backs move from TMV led to a great break by Kingdon, putting Glynn in for our second try. Other than that TMV failed to keep the ball, giving away too many penalties and silly passes losing us possession and gifting them more space and momentum.
A big shout out to Jimmy Craven, Andrew Beales and Adam Whitworth who all lead from the front and more needed to be like them - very well played. Saturday showed that we need to play together and we need to up our physical presence on the pitch, something not usually associate with this 2s side but unfortunately that was the case on the day. With just one league game left and a cup final to play we need 3 weeks of non-stop graft from everyone.
The final score was 55 - 10 to Warrington and Player of the Match for Trafford MV was Jimmy Craven who has grown in the game this season.
The Cup Final against Wigan be played on Saturday May 3rd at New Brighton Rugby Club kicking off at 11.00am
Dates for the diary
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players Welcome speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players Needed Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
May 3rd - Saturday 2nd XV in Cup Final vs Wigan - to be played at New Brighton Rugby Club kicking off at 11.00am
May 10th - Saturday - Senior Rugby Awards Day
May 11th - Sunday - Mini Presentation Day. Presentation Day for all mini players (U4 to U11's)
Food will be available to purchase from Dunham Ice Cream Farm, Burgers/Pizza/Ice Cream.
June 20th - Friday - Watch opening game of British Lions Tour vs Argentina in Dublin in the Clubhouse at Trafford MV.
July 26th - Saturday - £45 Ticket price includes discounted ticket in the Tattersall enclosure and return coach trip. Please note - late booking increases the chance of ticket price increase the closer to race day due to dynamic ticket pricing at Chester races contact Jamie Butler or mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk
