Rugby Reports
(1960-61)
1st XV 1960-61
By J. G. Lee
Played 20, Won 10, Lost 5, Drawn 5. For 149, Against 63
Alleyne's G.S. Stevenage A. Lost 3-6
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 17-0
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Won 14-0
Isleworth G.S. H. Lost 3-5
Windsor G.S. H. Drawn 6-6
Hayes County G.S. A. Won 6-0
St. Albans G.S. A. Lost 0-3
Watford G.S. A. Lost 3-9
Gunnersbury G.S. H. Drawn 0-0
Rickmansworth G.S. H. Won 16-3
Thames Valley G.S. H. Drawn 0-0
Chiswick County G.S. A. Won 5-3
Saracens Under 21 XV H. Won 17-3
R.G.S. Guildford A. Lost 6-19
Harrow County G.S. H. Drawn 0-0
Sutton County G.S. A. Won 13-0
St. Albans G.S. H. Won 8-3
St. Marylebone G.S. H. Won 20-0
Marling School, Stroud A. Drawn 3-3
City of Bath School A. Won 9-0
The season proved to be the most successful in the School's short history, with the 1st XV playing attractive open rugby when conditions allowed. The few defeats that were suffered were closely contested and the team was unlucky not to force a draw against both St. Albans and Isleworth. The pack played well against opponents who usually had the advantage of weight and experience, and the backs showed determination both in attack and defence.
Maddams led the side well, setting the example with enthusiastic and intelligent play. Among the forwards, Williams, Worley and Lawson were outstanding, while Weaver hooked well throughout the season and Harris played many fine games. The three-quarters were fortunate in playing behind a good pack and such an outstanding pair of halves as Sanderson and Morgan, but their poor handling often let them down after some constructive play. Backshall provided much of the thrust needed to score and, towards the end of the season, Bulgin showed promise as a penetrating runner in the centre.
Senior Colours were awarded to: D. Backshall, A. Harris, B. Maddams, D. Morgan, C. Sanderson, R. Williams, C. Worley.
J.G.L.
2nd XVÂ
By Mr B. J. Clarke
Played 17, Won 13, Lost 4. Points for 213, Points against 57
Alleyne's G.S., Stevenage A. Won 11- 3
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 39- 0
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Lost 0- 3
Isleworth G.S. A. Won 22- 0
Bishopshalt A. Lost 6-13
Windsor G.S. H. Won 18- 0
Watford G.S. A. Lost 3-11
Rickmansworth G.S. H. Won 16- 0
Thames Valley G.S. H. Won 11- 0
Chiswick County G.S. A. Won 16- 6
R.G.S., Guildford H. Won 21- 6
Harrow County G.S. H. Won 3- 0
Sutton County G.S. A. Won 29- 0
St. Albans G.S. A. Won 3- 0
St. Marylebone G.S. A. Lost 0- 6
Marling School, Stroud A. Won 9- 6
City of Bath School A. Won 6- 3
After an uncertain start to the season, the side's confidence gradually increased, and defeat was suffered only once during the Spring Term. The crowning point of the season was undoubtedly the two victories on tour in the West Country. After the promotion of C. Snook to the 1st XV, R. Stokes showed much promise at fly-half and helped forge a powerful link with R. Wormald, who had a very good season as scrum-half. R. Butterfield and R. Masefield showed much thrust in the backs, whilst K. Gathergood, D. Grant, M. Baker and C.D. Edwards were outstanding in the pack.
With such potential the 1st XV should do well next season.
B. J. C.
Colts XVÂ
By J. G. Lee
Played 16, Won 10, Lost 5, Drawn 1. For 160, Against 74
Alleyne's G.S., Stevenage H. Won 9- 0
Sutton County G.S. A. Won 18- 0
Isleworth G.S. H. Lost 0- 5
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Lost 8- 9
Windsor G.S. H. Won 23- 0
Merchant Taylors School A. Won 3- 0
St. Albans G.S. A. Drawn 6- 6
Gunnersbury G.S. H. Won 10- 0
Hayes County G.S. A. Lost 12-17
Watford G.S. A. Lost 0-11
Chiswick County G.S. H. Won 16- 6
Guildford G.S. A. Lost 6- II
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 11- 0
Harrow County G.S. A. Won 9- 8
St. Albans G.S. H. Won 5- 0
St. Marylebone G.S. A. Won 24- 3
The fixture list was curtailed by bad weather but the Colts gave an excellent account of themselves in the games played. Good team spirit was responsible to a large extent for the successes and it was obvious when watching this team that they thoroughly enjoyed their rugby. Much credit must go to Snowden, the Captain, and Nowland, the vice-captain, for their enthusiastic leadership.
Threlfall, Snowden, Biles and Bolsover were always foraging in the loose, Wall was effective in the lines-out and Breslaw an efficient hooker. In the backs, Henderson and Nowland were outstanding. Generally the backs lacked power in attack but were sound in defence. Bowers at full-back and Byrne at wing-forward could always be relied upon in their own spheres.
Our thanks are due to Mr. Thomas who, unfortunately, has now left us for Dunstable.
J.G.L.
Suggested:
School Rules
Brian Tilbrook's note
Photos of Staff
School Fair (1962)