Week 15 results round up with week 16 previews - 10th Dec..


By Tom Little.
December 7 2011

Week 15 results round up with week 16 previews - 10th December including Coventry Rugby v Wharfedale.

Week 15  results 3rd December

BLACKHEATH         32              5    BHAM SOLIHULL

CINDERFORD         20            31    MACCLESFIELD

EALING TFS            31            29    FYLDE

JERSEY                  29              3    COVENTRY

ROSSLYN PARK      34             30   BLAYDON

SEDGLEY PARK       23              8   BARKING

STOURBRIDGE        26            18   CAMBRIDGE

WHARFEDALE          39              5   TYNEDALE

These results complete the 1st half of the season. Results this week went with form with 7 home wins. The key game of the round saw Ealing Tfs bounce back after two straight defeats to narrowly defeat Fylde 31-29.  With Rosslyn Park and Jersey also having bonus  point wins, this leaves the top 4 at least 7 points ahead of the chasing pack of 5 including Coventry in 7th place, these 5 teams being separated by just 6 points.

At the other end of the table further defeats by Bham Solihull and Barking, leave them further adrift at the bottom of the table, whilst Stourbridge’s 2nd win on the trot over Cambridge puts more pressure on Cinderford and Wharfedale just above them.

Rosslyn Park go into 2nd place after a close and hard fought win 34-30 over Blaydon.

Week 16 fixtures 10th December                         

BIRMINGHAM SOLIHULL     V       JERSEY

BLACKHEATH        V      EALING TFS

CAMBRIDGE   V     BLAYDON

COVENTRY   V   WHARFEDALE

FYLDE    V     CINDERFORD

MACCLESFIELD   V     STOURBRIDGE

ROSSLYN PARK    V   BARKING

TYNEDALE   V     SEDGLEY PARK

On the face of the it 3 of the top 4 sides in the league Rosslyn Park, Fylde, and Jersey, all face relatively easy matches with Barking, Cinderford, and Bham Solihull, respectively. However the improving Blackheath, especially at home, must fancy their chances at home to league leaders London rivals Ealing Tfs.

At the bottom off the league Bham Solihull and Barking having to face Jersey and Rosslyn Park are not expected to get anything from these matches.  Despite having won 2 games on the trot, Stourbridge face a difficult visit to Macclesfield, now getting back on track and up to 6th place.

Coventry face Wharfedale, who are looking for their 1st double of the season, whilst Coventry will be looking to put behind them their defeat in Jersey

Coventry Rugby  v  Wharfedale preview

This Saturday 10th December at the Butts Park Arena sees Coventry Rugby meet Wharfedale, with the kick off at 3 pm.

Wharfedale founded in 1923, finished last season in 13th position, and are currently in 12th, just 7 points ahead of the relegation zone.  Coventry travelled to Wharfedale in their 2nd game of the season, losing 31-10 after leading by 10 points within 10 minutes. Coventry will be looking to avenge this defeat as well as stopping Wharfedale from completing a double over them.

Under Head Coach Tom McGee, Wharfedale having recently lost 4 games in a row are now finding some form, having defeated Barking, Cambridge and last week a 6 try thrashing over Tynedale 39-5 in their last three games.

Wharfedale have a strong pack with an impressive back row of Rob Baldwin, James Holland, Aaron Myers and Dan Solomi. They have an effective mauling and pick up and drive game. Other players to note are hooker Steve Graham and goalkicking centre Tom Davidson.

Coventry cannot afford to take this game too lightly, as they look to bounce back from the away loss at Jersey, and needing a win to keep pressure on those teams above them.

The game on Saturday will also be a landmark for Ben Russell as he goes for his 150 th game for Coventry Rugby.

Once again kick off at the BPA is at 3pm.

Tom Little 

Coventry Rugby press office.

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