Super Weydon!

This morning we woke to a dreary grey and rather chilly day. After breakfast and a brisk walk to the coach pick up we were on our way to our first of 2 destinations, Tongelre to drop off the Y8 boys football team. After a rather long and frustrating journey, we finally arrived. The boys had to walk a short way as the coach could fit under a bridge so a kind local guided them to their rivals.

We then headed North about 30 minutes to Uden to meet the Y10 boys rugby opposition, Octopus rugby club.

Y8 Vs Tongelre: Written by Mr S Maginnis & Mr C Brinsden

After arriving at an outstanding venue, the boys prepared well for a match against a local club side from Eindhoven. The hospitality from the home side was excellent. Our captain Josh Pound won the toss and decided to kick off. The 1st 20 minutes were even in possession however the home side having the better of the chances.
After 25 minutes however, after some excellent mid field build up play, Tom Collman opened the scoring for Weydon. 5 minutes later with an excellent finish Will Currie slotted one home. The half time team talk asked for the Weydon players to keep the ball on the floor with the wind picking up. After a bright start from the hosts they pulled a goal back making it 2-1 to Weydon. Then with 10 minutes to go Cameron Larby finished neatly to return Weydons 2 goal lead. With just minutes to go the home side made it nervey finish after getting a goal back yet Weydon held on for a fine first win of the tour.

Match awards:
Man of the Match: Greg Colley
Best Effort: James Christie
Donkey of the Day: Tom Lycett

Y10 Vs RC Octopus written by Mr B Wish & Mr T Jackson

After an eventful trip through the heart of Eindhoven, the ever-improving side were looking forward to their first game on Dutch soil. High standards were set from the warm-up which led into the game. The side dominated proceedings from start to finish and scored some fantastic tries. Whilst RC Octopus competed for the duration of the game, the scoreline of 116-0 (18 tries) will give the side a continued confidence as they go into their game tomorrow. They will look to achieve another win and continue working on elements of their game that can be improved.

Man of the Match - Ben Hand
Best Effort - David Sexton
Match Donkey - Ben Stevens
Biggest Hit - George Hammond