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Sarries keep up the good work

1st XV v Painswick

For the second week in a row, Sarries came out of the blocks flying with a score from the kick off from Jack Lawrenson which was converted by Jeremy Beasley to start the match 0-7 up. Sarries settled down in to a well structured game which finally saw the ball spun out wide to winger Jude Shuldham-Legh on 12 minutes to further increase the lead. Five minutes later and it was the turn of Adam Simmons to dot another one down with the conversion to follow.

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More sustained pressure then followed from the Sarries until the ball was, once again, destined for Jude. Unfortunately for Painswick, their interception attempt ended in a deliberate knock on, a yellow card, and a penalty try to Sarries.

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Sarries were then caught sleeping after a Painswick penalty which saw the home side put their first points on the board. Not to be deterred, Sarries hit straight back with Connor McDaid putting the next score on the board which was once again converted Half time score 7-33 to the Sarries.

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The second half continued much as the first and within ten minutes, after a massive set of carries, Simmo was at it again with his second score of the match. A further ten minutes went by and it was the turn of Bunnions to increase the score – the forwards were having a field day. In the dying minutes Connor put his second score of the game over the try line.

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Final score Painswick 7 – Saracens 48

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Writers MoM was a tricky one with Connor, Henry and Simmo getting a huge mention, but the accolade goes to Tyler Martin for his relentless work.

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Sarries open the new season

1st XV v Minchinhampton

A resurgent Sarries started their new season campaign with an opening match against Minchinhampton. Sarries laid out their stall with a try from the kick off within the first minute of the match scored by Connor McDaid.

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Sarries then gave away a penalty in front of the posts which resulted in 3 points to Minchinhampton. This started a flurry of penalties from both sides with Minchinhampton receiving a yellow at 9 minutes. The game then settled down but Sarries were still giving away far too many penalties. Ultimately this led to Minchinhampton scoring a try to lead 5-8 with 29 minutes of the game gone.

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Sarries then put over two tries in quick succession. The first from Chris Davies and then another from Connor. Half time score 15-8.

A fairly quiet second half then ensued with Sarries picking up a yellow with 49 minutes gone. Marcus Latchford then forced his way over the line for a try giving Sarries a 12 point margin. Not to be deterred, Minchinhampton struck straight back getting the score to 20-13.

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With around 10 minutes of the match left, a serious injury to one of the Minchinhampton players caused the game to be stopped with the score still standing at 20-13 in favour of the Sarries.

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Writers MoM was Jack Lawrenson who also picked up the accolade from the head coach back in the clubhouse.

We wish a speedy recovery to the Minchinhampton player.

UTS!

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Sarries 1st XV v Gordon League

Once again Sarries ran out with a bare 15. This was going to be a tough match against top of the league team Gordon League. The match started at a furious pace with Gordon League scoring their first converted try after just two minutes and then a string of others at five, eight and ten minutes, all converted with some superb kicking from the Gordon League kicker. Fourteen minutes in and Gordon League received a yellow card which gave Sarries a bit of breathing space but League still managed to put in another converted try. An injury to Russ meant that Sarries were down to fourteen and scrums had to go uncontested.

Sarries then settled into a better defensive structure but picked up a yellow which gave League the advantage resulting in another converted try just before half time with the score now at 0-42.

The second half proved to be a lot more settled for the Sarries and the game became a lot tighter with League only adding another twelve points from one converted and one unconverted try. Final score 0-54.

A big shout out to Gordon League who played the match in the spirit of the game by dropping their numbers to fourteen when Sarries had to do so after the injury. Also a big shout out to Russ and Sharpie for dragging their weary bones on to the pitch. It was great to see the Kray twins back on the same field and long may it continue. Although the score line reflects the match, thing are slowly beginning to look more promising for the Sarries future.

Writers MoM goes to Ed Hampshire for his ball carrying, great running lines and outstanding defence.

2nd XV open their season

2nd XV v Berry Hill 2nds

The 2nds started their season campaign with a home match against Berry Hill 2nds. Berry Hill were short of numbers turning up with a bare 14 and Sarries couldn’t field a front row so the match started with uncontested scrums.

Five minutes in saw Josh score the first try for Sarries with Perksy converting. A battle ensued for the next ten minutes when Sarries scored another try courtesy of Scott, with Perksy adding the extra two. A few minutes later and Sarries were at it again with Milky dotting the ball down and the boot from Perksy once again adding the extras.

On twenty five minutes, Ed Morane picked up an injury and had to leave the field. There was a brief moment when Sharpie was going to be the replacement but managed to dodge the bullet as Berry were also losing players. A few minutes passed and Aidan Smith saw Sarries surge ahead even more with the inevitable extra two from Perksy. There was no stopping Sarries and Connor proceeded to get their fifth. Berry Hill rallied and scored their first try from the restart but, not to be deterred, Sarries came straight back with another try from Josh. A bit of indiscipline from Sarries gave away a series of penalties which resulted in Berry scoring their second. Half time score 38-10.

With the exceptionally solid ground, more injuries were occurring in both camps. Sarries fielded a new boy (sorry Pudz – haven’t seen you for so long) which bolstered up the forwards. Richie Coleman got the first try of the half and Mr Perks exercised his boot once again. Josh then added a further two both converted. Berry scored their third just before sixty minutes although the referee didn’t seem to add this to his card. The final score of the match came from Ash Whitehurst. The match was called early as their were too many bodies strewn around. A good first outing for the 2nds with the final score at 64-15.

In the clubhouse afterwards the usual awards were given out but the drink of choice was some demijohns of homemade scrumpy that Berry had brought with them……not too good for some.

Writers MoM goes to Josh as the unstoppable try machine.

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1st XV v Brockworth

With another week of having depleted numbers, Sarries were going to find this a tough match. Brockworth instantly applied pressure and a searing run and some neat footwork by their winger saw them put the first try on the board at eight minutes with the conversion to follow. On sixteen minutes the Brockworth winger was at it again and dotted down another one with the conversion completed.

Sarries were dogged by a few injuries and at twenty five minutes Lachlan Sharples, who had originally only taken his dog out for a walk but was entered onto the team sheet, came on to start his 38th season as boy and man.

Brockworth continued the pressure and were rewarded with their third try after twenty eight minutes. This was followed with their bonus point try after a lineout and drive at thirty three minutes. A few minutes later and they were in again. Keano picked up a yellow card just before the first half whistle with the score at 0-31.

The second half started in much the same way with Brockworth scoring in the first few minutes. Sarries then dug in and kept them out for the next twenty but the pressure eventually proved too much with Brockworth putting in a converted try at sixty two minutes. Sarries stole the ball from the restart and after a few minutes of great play, Jack Lawrenson got the ball over the line. Sarries defence held on until Brockworth once again broke through at seventy five minutes for their final try of the match.

Final score Sarries 5 – Brockworth 48.

A big shout out to Sharpie for dragging his old bones on to the pitch and to Jude for putting his body on the line. Writers MoM goes to Jack Lawrenson for his defence and finally getting a score for the Sarries.

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