Ryland Tiger Sharks 4 - Pilkington Recs ARLFC 8

On a perfect morning for open rugby, Recs were guests to Warrington side Ryland Tiger Sharks.
Playing for the first time in their brand new kit, Recs looked smart and played smart. Listening to the coaches call for more intensity in offence and defence, the under 8s set out their stall right from the start. This was required because this Ryland side are a fine set up, and had come to play too.
Patrick Buckley was todays captain,he led by example in a passionate display.
All throughout the game neither side were prepared to take a backward step, and every inch of grass was fought for.
Try scorers today for recs were:
Captain, Patrick Buckley.
Luc Holloway, who had great go forward, and clocked up the stats in defence.
Rebecca Benthom, with her usual lively performance
Daniel Tabern, scoring his first try for the club, deservedly so after a powerful performance.
Charlie Swift,with another strong and forceful performance today.
Max Tracey, who was fired up, and impressed yet again.
Joshua Burton, who doesn't need directions to the try line went over for 2, and was left bloody faced due to stray boot.
Special mentions to for Joshua Thiselton who was making great yards with every touch of the ball, dancing past several would be defenders with great footwork. Aaron Cranny shown a more aggressive attitude today and put in one of his best games to date. Jack Bailey put in a solid game racking up a great tackle count, and was keen and eager all game. Jacob Wilding who always plays with a smile on his face, and who gets better week on week. Cameron Cranny was always a handful and another with a good tackle count.
Todays man of the match went to Luc Holloway, With Ethan Moore awarded most improved for his best game for the club so far.
The win was a reward for the hard work put in, but more important was the team spirit and togetherness now developing within our squad.