KIRKHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL’S RUGBY RESULTS

FYLDE SEVENS 14/15 MARCH 2009

1^st VII

KGS retained their title won in 2008 at the Fylde National 7s.

In group games KGS were in sparkling form averaging 40 points a game, with Kieran Marmion, Daniel Bibby and Tommy Banks in top form.  KGS beat Silcoates (43-7), Rodyr 45-14), Solihull (45-22) and St David’s (55-7).

The last sixteen game with Manchester Grammar School was close until just after half time, with Jonathan Edwards and Sean Condon putting them under pressure as KGS picked up the pace an eased to victory (31-12).

The quarter-final against Llanwit Major was won comfortably 41-7, with James Moncrieff, Wasim Riley and Tom Sanders playing well.  The semi-final against Warwick School (one of England’s top rugby schools) was completely dominated by KGS, with Edwards and Condon creating havoc, allowing Kieran Marmion, Tommy Banks and Daniel Bibby to then score a number of tries.

Kieran Marmion continued this form, into the final against Robert Clack School from London, as he scored a number of tries after excellent defence and covering from Tommy Banks.  KGS completely dominated the final running out winners by 40-5 and winning their third trophy of the Sevens Season (Birkenhead School, North of England and now Fylde National 7s). 

Kieran Marmion was voted Player of the Tournament.

2^nd VII

Saturday 14 March

Group Matches

Lost to Arnold School 1^st VII

Lost to Oaklands College  1^st VII

Won v Rossall School 1^st VII

Sunday 15 March

Last Group match lost v Manchester Grammar School 1^st VII

Plate Competition

Lost v Silcoates School 1^st VII

LANCASHIRE PLATE QUARTER FINAL – 9 March 2009

KGS 29           Cowley 7

KGS progressed to the semi-final with a pulsating display against Cowley, St Helen’s scoring five tries.  Adam Coates (2), Jonathan Chan, Tom Huner and Lewis Leach were the scorers.  KGS started brightly and were two tries to the good inside 10 minutes playing running rugby in ideal conditions.  Cowley struggled with the pace of the game and could not prevent KGS from gaining possession.  There were two more tries before half-time.  After the break Cowley came back at KGS and managed to go over near the end but KGS had already added a final try to run out convincing winners.