Rugby
RUGBY UNION: Banbury at the double
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| Banbury Under 10 A captain Caleb Shepherd attacks against Wallingford |
Banbury Under 10s bagged an excellent double in the Oxfordshire Mini Festival they hosted at Bodicote Park.
Their A team defeated holders Wallingford, who were previous unbeaten, 10-0 in the final with captain Caleb Shepherd scoring both tries.
Coach Jamie Briggs said: "Having only lost to one other side this season, we always felt that we'd be strong contenders today.
"Despite comfortable results in the early phases, we faced tougher challenges against Henley in the semi and Wallingford in the final.
"Whether blistering in attack or resolute in defence, the lads never failed - today was the defining moment in a season of simply outstanding rugby."
Banbury B beat arch rivals Bicester 15-0 in their final thanks to tries from Olly Roberts (2) and William Bradbury.
They went one better than their A team by not conceding a single try all day.
Coach Bas Wentink said: "Every team member raised their level of performance by three notches today and worked so hard for each other.
"The scores may suggest that we had an easy ride, but let me assure everyone that this was the culmination of a year's very hard work.
"I'm so proud of all the lads and it was pure joy watching them play."
Banbury A squad: Shane Allen, Jake Anderson, Jack Briggs, Alexander Bruce, Toby Chapman, George Ding, George Grieve, Caleb Shepherd (captain), Aaron Taylor, Jack Taylor and Fergus Wood.
Banbury B Squad: William Beament, William Bradbury, Henry Bradshaw, Eddie Cox, Ollie Haynes, William Hopkins, Reece Lines, Lex Ramsay, Olly Roberts, Ton Wentink (captain) and Fergus Young.
Bicester beat Oxford 19-0 in the Oxfordshire Under 13 Cup final.
Dean Rowland's try opened the scoring with Dougie Haynes converting.
Rowland sprinted in for No 2, which Haynes again converted and Jack Stone's try made it 19-0 and a third successive county title for the team.
6:05pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008
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