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RUGBY UNION: The numbers' game part 2
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Oxford Harlequins won their third successive county cup by upsetting the odds and outplaying Chinnor at Iffley Road. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday's paper for full report.
Competition: Oxfordshire Cup final
Score: Chinnor 21, Oxford Harlequins 30
Chinnor player ratings:
15. Phil Huxford 7 (shackled, but still dangerous)
14. Martyn O'Mahony 5 (very low key)
13. Trevor Powell 7 (scored consolation try)
12. Darren Oxley 6 (sin-binned and outfought)
11. Pip Seymour 7 (committed effort)
10. James Cathcart 6 (second best to Frank Jones)
9. Owen Gustafson 6 (clearly frustrated)
1. Joe Winpenny 6 (not allowed to settle)
2. Paddy Stennings 6 (solid, but no spark)
3. Tom Whelan 5 (lacked usual drive)
4. Matt Hutchings 6 (frustrating day)
5. Sam Black 6 (solid enough)
6. Adam Hastings 6 (battled, but outclassed)
7. Andrew McGuire 7 (scrapped well)
8. Zane Winslade 7 (persistent effort)
Replacements used:
16. Bob Baker 6 (not much wrong)
17. Ed Rixon 6 (not at his best)
19. Richard Williams 6 (little chance to impress)
Oxford Harlequins player ratings
15. Huw Jones 8 (adventurous display)
14. Andy Noyce 6 (did his job)
13. Beau Wilson 7 (led the midfield)
12. Neil Spottiswoode 6 (no real faults)
11. Pete Davies 6 (sound defence)
10. Frank Jones 9 (really rose to the occasion)
9. Anthony Cope 8 (class shone through)
1. Chris Aldous 6 (reliable throughout)
2. Dave Needham 6 (solid, but unspectacular)
3. Paul DeLange 7 (the dominant front row forward)
4. Dave Payne 7 (bounced back after early sin-binning)
5. James Eckert 6 (played his part)
6. Phil Rowe 9 (STAR MAN, two tries and much, much more)
7. Ferdi Gerber 7 (yellow-carded, but effective)
8. Paddy Soper 7 (full of energy)
Replacements
19. Simon Chadbone 6 (filled in well)
17. Duncan Lynchsmith 6 (late cameo)
18. Kenny Sewell 6 (not a lot to do)
Referee: Richard Bennett (Bucks) 5 - a little out of his depth.
Entertainment rating: 9.
Highlight: The move that created Beau Wilson's try.
Lowlight: Lack of advantage played.
7:37pm Saturday 5th April 2008
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CommentPosted by: Clive Towl on 11:38pm Sat 5 Apr 08
Well done Quins, if only you lifted your game like this all season !!Wish I had been there.
Well done Quins, if only you lifted your game like this all season !!Wish I had been there.
Posted by: Congrats, Oxford on 1:58am Sun 6 Apr 08
Hope your account of the game is more unbaised than your speach at the game Ed. Having seen you give the ref a 5 I think it pretty much says it all really.
Hope your account of the game is more unbaised than your speach at the game Ed. Having seen you give the ref a 5 I think it pretty much says it all really.
Posted by: I_want_a_REAL_Cup_Fi
nal, Oxford on 10:10am Sun 6 Apr 08
Congratulations Quins - sets up the final game of the season perfectly, I think.
To give the referee 5 is WAY to kind - Oxfordshire RFU need to seriously reconsider their decision to use lower grade referees from Bucks or Berks to ref what is supposed to be the showcase for Oxfordshire rugby.
The referee was APPALLING and I speak as someone who went to see a great game of rugby. Chinnor should have scored 1 more try and had a couple of players binned for consistent infringements. Similarly the off the ball stuff from Quins was never picked up on.
I was standing by the touchline and heard the touch judge saying to the ref "You couldnt have missed that", so the showcase match for Oxfordshire rugby descended into a coaching session for a ref who was clearly way out of his depth.
If Oxfordshire wants to make a statement of its rugby quality, then this was a very, very poor way of doing it.
Well done Quins - Chinnor, time to pick yourself up and go for the title.
Congratulations Quins - sets up the final game of the season perfectly, I think.
To give the referee 5 is WAY to kind - Oxfordshire RFU need to seriously reconsider their decision to use lower grade referees from Bucks or Berks to ref what is supposed to be the showcase for Oxfordshire rugby.
The referee was APPALLING and I speak as someone who went to see a great game of rugby. Chinnor should have scored 1 more try and had a couple of players binned for consistent infringements. Similarly the off the ball stuff from Quins was never picked up on.
I was standing by the touchline and heard the touch judge saying to the ref "You couldnt have missed that", so the showcase match for Oxfordshire rugby descended into a coaching session for a ref who was clearly way out of his depth.
If Oxfordshire wants to make a statement of its rugby quality, then this was a very, very poor way of doing it.
Well done Quins - Chinnor, time to pick yourself up and go for the title.
Posted by: Tweed Army, Oxford on 1:50pm Sun 6 Apr 08
The difference between the two sides was obviously the Tweed Army - a real show of togetherness as this Oxford Partnership develops.
Tought Rowe was magnificant.
Tweed Army - repeat Tweed Army
The difference between the two sides was obviously the Tweed Army - a real show of togetherness as this Oxford Partnership develops.
Tought Rowe was magnificant.
Tweed Army - repeat Tweed Army
Posted by: Tweedledum, Oxford on 7:00pm Sun 6 Apr 08
Hear hear, the difference was definitely the Tweed Army and also the delightful damsel that is the Quins physio!!
Hear hear, the difference was definitely the Tweed Army and also the delightful damsel that is the Quins physio!!
Posted by: Dangerous Dave, From Thame Way on 9:59pm Sun 6 Apr 08
I watched yesterdays game and as a neutral rugby fan I was very impressed with Ouins, they had the hunger and really wanted to win. As for Chinnor, how are they top of the league?? They seemed very soft in the tackle and some of there players just wandered around the pitch enjoying the sunshine!
I watched yesterdays game and as a neutral rugby fan I was very impressed with Ouins, they had the hunger and really wanted to win. As for Chinnor, how are they top of the league?? They seemed very soft in the tackle and some of there players just wandered around the pitch enjoying the sunshine!
Posted by: Barrell, Thame on 8:35am Mon 7 Apr 08
Well done Quins you played a highly effective game. Cope and Jones were very dominant and your back row were outstading. On that note the Mighty Chinnor have had a fantastic season they are by far the most consistent team this season and do deserve to be in contention for the National 3. A week Saturday will be so so different enjoy your glory quins and well done we may see you in a few seasons in National 3.
Well done Quins you played a highly effective game. Cope and Jones were very dominant and your back row were outstading. On that note the Mighty Chinnor have had a fantastic season they are by far the most consistent team this season and do deserve to be in contention for the National 3. A week Saturday will be so so different enjoy your glory quins and well done we may see you in a few seasons in National 3.
Posted by: Damsel in distress, Subs bench on 9:35am Mon 7 Apr 08
Thanks but no thanks to Tweedledum
Although I have my own love interests I'd like to congratulate my own Tweed hero who the Green Army baited mercilessly.
I quite like the look of that other Tweedy next to Bill handing out the Trophies.
Can anyone exlain who this V.I.P is as my boyfriend is very jealous of the attention he seeks and gets.
Has anyone seen my bag ?
Thanks but no thanks to Tweedledum
Although I have my own love interests I'd like to congratulate my own Tweed hero who the Green Army baited mercilessly.
I quite like the look of that other Tweedy next to Bill handing out the Trophies.
Can anyone exlain who this V.I.P is as my boyfriend is very jealous of the attention he seeks and gets.
Has anyone seen my bag ?
Posted by: Distant Admirer, Remote on 9:49am Mon 7 Apr 08
Judging by the childish responses of Quins and Oxford supporters their Coaches need congratulating for delivering again.
They do need a style guru though to avoid the fashion faux pas's though.
Judging by the childish responses of Quins and Oxford supporters their Coaches need congratulating for delivering again.
They do need a style guru though to avoid the fashion faux pas's though.
Posted by: Harlequins supporter, London on 12:13pm Mon 7 Apr 08
Great game to watch, well done Harlequins who played exceptionally well. Harlequins No. 8 had great legs :)
Great game to watch, well done Harlequins who played exceptionally well. Harlequins No. 8 had great legs :)
Posted by: Carol V, Setanta Sports on 1:29pm Mon 7 Apr 08
Well done Quins boys, but I must have a word with that Mezzetti chap and give him some revision on the numbers game - Des tells me Quins were more dominant than the 105 - 93 numbers game scoreline suggests.
Sorry I couldn't make it - I got my dates mixed up and thought you were playing on 19 April. Des was there in his tweeds though, but says that it was a little unsporting for Quins to take the mick by having John Cleese sitting on the subs bench in his fishing gear.
See you all in Chinnor on the 19th.
Love from Carol
Well done Quins boys, but I must have a word with that Mezzetti chap and give him some revision on the numbers game - Des tells me Quins were more dominant than the 105 - 93 numbers game scoreline suggests.
Sorry I couldn't make it - I got my dates mixed up and thought you were playing on 19 April. Des was there in his tweeds though, but says that it was a little unsporting for Quins to take the mick by having John Cleese sitting on the subs bench in his fishing gear.
See you all in Chinnor on the 19th.
Love from Carol
Posted by: Counting Chickens, City Lights on 1:41pm Mon 7 Apr 08
Official response to Mr 'Chinnor for the cup':
So, Lord Lucan has yet to ride Shergar down Chinnor (or Thame?) High Street! Just as I predicted, easy win for Quins.
We Quins supporters don't want to grow up and don't need to be taken seriously by the provincials. Where was your "great spirit" when the scoreline was against you? Get behind your players rather than moan about the officials please.
What happened to "1 loss to Quins was an aboration and wont happen again" (sic).
My advice is don't take yourself too seriously, loosen up and enjoy the rugby and the banter, and just maybe, Lord Lucan will ride again.
Official response to Mr 'Chinnor for the cup':
So, Lord Lucan has yet to ride Shergar down Chinnor (or Thame?) High Street! Just as I predicted, easy win for Quins.
We Quins supporters don't want to grow up and don't need to be taken seriously by the provincials. Where was your "great spirit" when the scoreline was against you? Get behind your players rather than moan about the officials please.
What happened to "1 loss to Quins was an aboration and wont happen again" (sic).
My advice is don't take yourself too seriously, loosen up and enjoy the rugby and the banter, and just maybe, Lord Lucan will ride again.
Posted by: colonel sanders, KFC on 9:13pm Mon 7 Apr 08
Posted by: Harlequins supporter, London on 12:13pm today
Great game to watch, well done Harlequins who played exceptionally well. Harlequins No. 8 had great legs :)
Great game to watch
Yeah, if he was a chicken
Posted by: Harlequins supporter, London on 12:13pm today
Great game to watch, well done Harlequins who played exceptionally well. Harlequins No. 8 had great legs :)
Great game to watch
Yeah, if he was a chicken
Posted by: Right said Fred, Hicksville on 11:38pm Mon 7 Apr 08
The No8's legs are certainly not a chickens. More like a roadrunners or a Spiders
We always lose our best Bantams to the bright city lights.
The No8's legs are certainly not a chickens. More like a roadrunners or a Spiders
We always lose our best Bantams to the bright city lights.
Posted by: Bob the builder, Nutsville on 6:28am Tue 8 Apr 08
Wouldn't it be great if Quins did the league/cup treble over Chinnor and forced them into a play off for national rugby next season. Chinnor would lose against stronger London league opposition and then we could all enjoy their whinging next season when quins again stuff them. Chin up Chinnor.
Wouldn't it be great if Quins did the league/cup treble over Chinnor and forced them into a play off for national rugby next season. Chinnor would lose against stronger London league opposition and then we could all enjoy their whinging next season when quins again stuff them. Chin up Chinnor.
Posted by: Barrell, Thame on 3:11pm Tue 8 Apr 08
Well I have to say Quins so called supporters would you rather win the one off games against Chinnor or win the Leauge I for one would rather lose the odd game but still win the Leauge. We wont be playing you next year because we will be in the Nationals. See you next week and bring a hankey.
Well I have to say Quins so called supporters would you rather win the one off games against Chinnor or win the Leauge I for one would rather lose the odd game but still win the Leauge. We wont be playing you next year because we will be in the Nationals. See you next week and bring a hankey.
Posted by: Counting Chickens, Cuckoo Land on 5:47pm Tue 8 Apr 08
You just don't learn, do you Mr Barrell? You ain't won nothing yet and we've got the Oxon Cup. We have nothing to lose next week, whereas you do. Bring a pack of hankies and a gross of boxes of tissues. The Quins fans, if not recognisable by their tweed outfits, will be the ones stifling their laughter. However, if Lord Lucan rides Shergar down Kingsey Road and Chinnor sneak a victory, we will be the first to shake your hand and have a beer with you. But you have to win on the pitch first...............
You just don't learn, do you Mr Barrell? You ain't won nothing yet and we've got the Oxon Cup. We have nothing to lose next week, whereas you do. Bring a pack of hankies and a gross of boxes of tissues. The Quins fans, if not recognisable by their tweed outfits, will be the ones stifling their laughter. However, if Lord Lucan rides Shergar down Kingsey Road and Chinnor sneak a victory, we will be the first to shake your hand and have a beer with you. But you have to win on the pitch first...............
Posted by: DWL, auckland on 10:35am Wed 9 Apr 08
Whats wrong with you people?
Whats wrong with you people?
Posted by: Quentin, Covent Garden on 12:12pm Wed 9 Apr 08
Nothing mate
As Shakespeare once said
" G.S.O.H or not ?"
Nothing mate
As Shakespeare once said
" G.S.O.H or not ?"
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