2ND XV RESULTS AND LEAGUE DETAILS

COLLEGIATE 18 - 6 CHESTER 3

This was always going to be an extremely difficult match for the Collegiate two's with Chester out to avenge their earlier defeat at home, and there intentions were clear from the moment the whistle was blown.

Chester had sent a young strong side to Liverpool and straight from the start they were putting the Collegiate team under pressure with Collegiate spending the first fifteen minutes in their own twenty two however Collegiate showed there defensive qualities with the backs steady and strong in the tackle and the forwards harassing for the ball at every breakdown, however Chester persisted. it was only the cultured boot of Grandpa Walsh that gave Collegiate breathing room.

With both forward packs battling in the ruck and scrum like lions, it was not going to be long before the referee penalised the Collegiate pack for persistent infringements and Chester took the lead with a penalty, 0-3 to Chester. It was then the Collegiate team started to get their game together with the Collegiate pack led by Little "you are all my brothers" Jon aka (Yoda)  and backed up by Dominic "I didn't get sin binned" Hoban (mom) pushing the Chester pack backwards and forcing mistake  after mistake giving Collegiate a penalty to level the game up  3-3.

Two further penalties in the first 30 mins one each took the score to 6-6, however it was the Collegiate team were now turning the screw and the backs started to get more and more into the game forcing mistakes from the Chester backline and lack of invention from their stand of kept forcing him back inside to the forwards, who were now relishing the battle.

Late in the second half a well place kick into the Chester corner by Grandpa Walsh forced their winger to catch the ball and step in touch giving Collegiate the line out. it was from the line out the pack drove the ball towards the Chester try line and with precision timing captain Frankie Carroll spun the ball to flanker Paul Westhead who dissected the Chester back line like Dr Kildare to score under the posts bringing much joy to the 1000's on the line.

The second half was much of the same with Collegiate, having to play the game in the pack and the backs being limited to defensive duties, however 10 mins into the second half it was Collegiate winger Andrew Wolfenden showed great speed but also football skills after Chester fumbled on the touch line to kick the ball down the line and score on his debut. (I don't think he bought a jug)

Chester did not fold and showed great passion and commitment. The final twenty minutes saw the introduction of Martin Hoban making a triumphant return from his exile in Australia (having been deported back to Britain for being found in a compromising position  with a kangaroo) and he still has the qualities he  possessed when he left a year ago, (he was still trying to split anything that had a red shirts on, apparently  Skippy was seen wearing a lions jersey!!! ) and also the introduction of the fattest winger in the world who shall remain namelesss (Jon Gill ) bolstering the Collegiate defence. This game was certainly not the flowing rugby Collegiate are capable of but it showed they  can be defensively astute and play tactical rugby when required.

Next week, Ruskin Park are the opponents and Collegiate expect another tough encounter.

COLLEGIATE 36 - 7 EAGLE

Despite this being a top versus bottom of the table encounter this was never going to be an easy game for Collegiate. The 2nd XV played well in patches when they were allowed to!

JJ Calvert was outstanding especially in the lineout stealing a large amount of opposition ball.
Jon "I can't believe I can run this far" Gill made a 40 yard break and decided to stop within sight of the try line out, well done Jon back yourself next time mate and of course Dom was sin binned, for well, being Dom.

Overall a game with plenty of positives, Collegiate look forward to the trip to Southport next week     

COLLEGIATE 20 - 14 POLICE

Collegiate came out winners 20 - 14 against the Police side, who's league position doesn't do them justice!

This was a very dour affair in difficult conditions made even harder by a tough Police pack who kept Collegiate under pressure throughout.

Tries from Chris Austin, Danny Oliver (who also converted a try and kicked a penalty) and Daniel Gardiner. The 2nd XV stay in the hunt for promotion and travel to Widnes next week. 

COLLEGIATE 68 - 0 BIRCHFIELD

The 2nd XV continued to keep the pressure on Southport and Birkenhead Park with an excellent win against Birchfield. Collegiate started well with a try from Al Rodgers off the 1st phase of play from a line out deep inside our half.

That was followed by tries from Frankie Carroll, Clinton Macaskill (5), Phil Brown (2), a penalty try was awarded for a Birchfield player obstruction, Chris Austin and Matt Swift completed the rout. There were 4 conversions (for Danny Oliver, I think!!!) 

Collegiate ran out comfortable winners but credit must go to Birchfield who never stopped trying and did their best to make it a difficult afternoon for Collegiate. MOM was Danny Oliver who came in at 10 and distributed the ball extremely well. 

Collegiate have a break from the league programme next Saturday but face a difficult trip to Oldershaw

COLLEGIATE 26 - 6 SEFTON 3

After a slow start, Collegiate upped the play and thoroughly deserved to beat their arch rivals.

John Tilly scored a brace and Dave Wareing scored the other Paul Walsh added two penalties and 2 conversions.

Collegiate travel to Birchfield next week.

COLLEGIATE 93 - 3 MOORE

Collegiate totally dominated this game from the start. A special mention must go to Tim Lynch and Neil Greig for playing for the opposition.

Trigger put in an excellent performance playing for the oppostion and tried his best to stop his mates running riot.

COLLEGIATE 22 - 6 WATERLOO 3

There were 4 changes to the Collegiate back line, with all the new players coming into the side doing really well, showing how much strength and depth there is throughout the club.

Another good team performance from the 2nd XV. Despite a slow start the 2nd XV went into half time with an 10-6 lead thanks to a Joe Perks try and Paul Walsh penalty and conversion.

There was a drastic improvement in the 2nd half with two further tries, the first an excellent solo effort coming from new winger Ali Swan. The other coming from Phil Brown (I think) Dave Wareing picked up a MOM award for another solid display.

Jon Shrimpton picked up tw*t of the day just for being Jon.

We look forward to another difficult game away to Moore next week.

COLLEGIATE 34 - 0 RUSKIN PARK

Another good performance despite not being at it's best the 2nd XV showed their attacking prowess in parts and excellent defence.

Excellent performances from Phil Brown & Joe Perks, Dom Hoban picked up thoroghly deserved MOM award.

The 2nd XV look forward to Waterloo next week.

COLLEGIATE 27 - 5 CHESTER 3

An excellent team performance against a very good Chester Side. The whole pack were tremendous and thoroughly deserved to share the MOM award.

COLLEGIATE 59 - 14 CHRISTLETON

Collegiate showed a positive response to last week's defeat at the hands of Birkenhead Park. By running out 59 -14 victors against Chrisleton.

One of rugby's strange events occured during the game, that not even Nostradamus would have predicted. It was of course, a Leon Bown hat-trick (which included a side step)

Yes I am telling the truth, it really did happen and due to the fact Leon is moving to the Cayman islands we may be allowed to forget about it happening!

Even though comfortable winners there is still much room for improvement from the 2nd Team. Dom Hoban put in an excellent perforrmance and thoroughly deserved MOM.

We wish Jon Shrimpton a speedy recovery from the injury he sustained during the week falling down some stairs. We look forward to the next game.

COLLEGIATE 7 - 55 BIRKENHEAD PARK 3

Collegiate travelled to Park very optimsitic after a series of good results but were this young side were taught a lesson by an experienced Park pack, who dominated for most of the afternoon but Collegiate stuck together and even though were second best on the day managed a late Tom Loftus try.

It was an off day for us and congratulations to Park who are a very good team. These are the games we want and look forward to the rematch at our place.

COLLEGIATE 16 - 0 SOUTHPORT

No disrespect to previous opponents but Collegiate faced their sternest test of the season so far against a very good Southport side.

Southport had beaten a weakened Collegiate side in pre-season and we were out to prove a point. Despite Southport's physical size advantage Collegiate's young guns (& Paul Walsh) never took a backward step and overall were deserved winners. Jon Shrimpton scored the only try with Walla getting 3 penalties and a conversion.

The 2nd XV is improving week by week and we have scored 153 unanswered points.  They face another massive challenge away at Birkenhead Park next weekend but if continue to play with spirit, character and determination shown in the first 3 games we will be a force to be reckoned with.   

COLLEGIATE 81 - 0 EAGLE 2

The day did not start well with Jon "I know where i am going, Knight Rider" Gill driving the Minibus and getting us lost on the short jourmey to Great Sankey.

We finally arrived at Eagle about 25 minutes before Kick Off. What followed underlined why the 2nd XV will be a force to be reckoned with this season. 

Eagle virtually never touched the ball in the 1st half with Collegiate scoring freely and putting the game out of Eagle's reach in the 1st half. Credit must be shown to Eagle who kept on playing despite the scoreline.

The only downside of the day for skipper Frankie Carroll, was apart from being stung by a wasp during the game, was having to buy a jug after scoring a hat trick! Simon Crowder was MOM after a fine display running with pace and pinnache throughout. The 2nd  team romped to an 81- 0 victory and continue to improve.

After 2 games we sit top of the league scoring 137 unanswered points but the feet our still firmly on the ground, bring on Southport next week.

COLLEGIATE 56 - 0 ORMSKIRK 3

The newly promoted 2nd XV started the league programme in fantastic form. The whole team played extremely well with Luke Cobb impressing on his return to the side at hooker. 

Paul " Granpa" Walsh rolled back the years with an accomplished performance bringing his much younger colleagues into the game exceptionally well. Ryan Walsh and Rob Connolly both caused havoc all day to the Ormskirk defense.

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