Trafford MV 2nd XV enjoyed a glorious days rugby in the Sun and put in enough effort and enterprise to take the win 28 - 21 against a good Glossop 2nd XV. Keeping the pressure on
Eccles for 2nd place in the promotion challenge.
From kick off it could be seen what the Glossop game plan was, to use their forwards to drive through, their early try showed the reward. Shortly after Trafford showed their ambition, building great structure from the pack, giving perfect space for the backs, resulting in a lovely try for Jamie Parker. The match was a proper contest, a battle from start to finish, and outside of the occasional slipped tackle, the Trafford defence was incredible once again. A wonderfully finished definite try from Laurence Ryan on the wing put us in front and deservedly so. Glossop kept themselves in the mix scoring again and at half time the teams changed ends at 14-21.
Trafford continued to play expansive rugby in the second half showing control of play and dominant play across the park. Players were running good lines and looking dangerous which led to scrum half Jacob Grant scoring a brilliantly worked try with 10 minutes left and the match now at 21-21. Trafford were throwing everything at Glossop who were staunch in their defence.
With 8 minutes left, up stepped Jimmy Craven, nothing was stopping him going over the line. Converted by Luke O'Shea to lead 28-21.
The final minutes saw TMV play smart rugby keeping possession and the clock ticking until the final whistle went. Outside of maybe executing better in the final third this was a solid performance from the 2nd XV and was under pinned by hard graft across the team.
A special mention for the junior colts U17's who have put the TMV shirt on over the last couple of weeks, they have stepped up seamlessly and earned their status as senior rugby players. Another proud day for these young players in front of home support.
Luke O'Shea playing at Fly Half collected the Player Of The Match award.
Trafford MV are always looking to strengthen their training player squads to improve competition within the Club and competitiveness within the league structure - just come along - watch a game and introduce yourself or drop a message to wilfdooley@virginmedia.com or 07771 913994
Dates for the diary
Wednesday Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Tuesday / Thursday - Senior Men's Training 7.00pm - PLAYERS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND TRAINING
Saturday Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players Needed Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
Sunday Mini / Junior / Teenage Rugby - All age groups welcome new players contact traffordmvminis@gmail.com
Feb 28th - Family Games Night at TMV in support of Under 13's Tour Fundraising - please show your support by buying a ticket asap - Contact: Odette on 07702 788467
March 22nd - Presidents Lunch - Join us on the 22nd March at 12:30pm for the pre match presidents lunch in the big room ahead of the 1st XV final home match of the season against Glossop. Two course meal 12.30pm prior to 1st XV game £15 per person - message Jamie Butler at mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk to reserve a place. All welcome members and non members.
