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Rugby Reports 05
(1959-60)

1st XV 1959-60

2nd XV

Colts XV

1st XV 1959-60

By Mr. J. G. Lee

Played 16, Won 4, Lost 9, Drawn 3.
For 71, Against 153

Alleyne's, Stevenage H. Drawn 3-3

Chiswick County G.S. H. Lost 6-16

Watford G.S. 2nd XV A. Won 16-3

Isleworth G.S. A. Lost 0-39

Sutton County G.S. A. Lost 0-9

Gunnersbury G.S. A. Lost 0-12

Borehamwood G.S. A. Lost 0-12

Rickmansworth G.S. A. Won 11-0

Watford G.S. 'A' XV A. Drawn 3-3

R.G.S., Guildford H. Lost 3-8

Harrow County G.S. A. Lost 6-14

Sutton County G.S. H. Won 11-5

William Ellis A. Drawn 6-6

Gunnersbury G.S. A. Lost 0-12

St. Marylebone G.S. A. Lost 3-11

Hayes County G.S. H. Won 3-0

In this, our first season of Ist XV Rugby, we were confronted on most occasions by larger packs and generally more experienced teams.

Throughout the season the pack was the mainstay of the side, and they played many very good games of defensive Rugby. Unfortunately, the hooking and line-out work were not positive or determined enough, and the backs suffered from a lack of possession. Even at the end of the season the actual attacking strength of the backs was still an unknown quantity.

Maddams, the Captain, Sanderson, Snook C., Baker and Worley played well throughout the season. Harris at No. 8 worked extremely hard, and his covering in defence saved the side on numerous occasions. We shall miss the reliable play of Lockyear at full-back and the vigour of Lewis in the side next season.

If we are to do well next season, everyone will have to play with much greater determination, and a real effort must be made to dictate the run of play rather than follow the pattern set by the opposition.

J.G.L.

2nd XV

By Mr B. J. Clarke

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Played 15, Won 9, Lost 6, Drawn 0.
For 216, Against 129

Alleyne's, Stevenage H. Lost 3-11
Chiswick County G.S. A. Won 11-3
Watford G.S. H. Won 18-3
Isleworth G.S. H. Won 24-0
University College School A. Won 32-14
Sutton County G.S. A. Won 32-6
Hayes County G.S. A. Lost 6-18
Bishopshalt G.S. H. Won 6-0
Bishopshalt G.S. A. Lost 3-12
William Ellis School A. Won 6-3
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Won 30-8
Northwood Secondary School A. Lost 3-8
R.G.S., Guildford A. Lost 0-19
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 29-0
St. Marylebone G.S. H. Lost 3-24

The 2nd XV had a mixed season, winning some very hard games and unaccountably losing others. Players were promoted regularly during the season, notably Snook C. and Morgan. No permanent Captain was appointed, but Snook C. and Isaacs did well when they led the side.

B. J. C.

Colts XV

By Mr. W. J. Thomas

Played 51, Won 9, Lost 11
Points for 154, Points against 209

Alleyne's, Stevenage A. Lost 6-30
University College School A. Won 12-3
Watford G.S. A. Lost 0-53
Isleworth G.S. A. Lost 3-12
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Lost 8-17
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 6-0
Copland School H. Won 12-0
Hayes County G.S. H. Won 6-5
Merchant Taylors School H. Lost 6-8
Windsor G.S. H. Won 35-0
Watford G.S. H. Lost 0-5
Rickmansworth G.S. H. Lost 0-6
City of Bath Boys' School H. Lost 6-8
R.G.S. Guildford H. Won 12-0
Harrow County School A. Lost 5-21
Sutton County G.S. A. Won 8-6
Hayes County G.S. A. Lost 6-11
William Ellis H. Won 8-0
Chiswick County G.S. H. Lost 6-18
St. Marylebone H. Won 8-6

The team can boast of its best season to date. After a very poor start the team settled down to produce some very good Rugby. The inspiring play and captaincy of Wormald was the outstanding feature of the season; congratulations are due to Ingram and Marsh on being selected for the Middlesex Colts XV.

W.J.T.

Junior XV

By Mr. J. G. Lee

Played 22, Won 18, lost 4
Points for 274, Points against 118

Alleyne's, Stevenage A. Lost 6-38
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Lost 3-22
University College School A. Won 17-0
Isleworth G.S. H. Won 17-6
Rutlish School H. Won 6-3
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 29-5
Hayes County G.S. H. Won 3-0
Merchant Taylors School A. Won 19-0
Watford G.S. A. Won 11-6
R.G.S. High Wycombe H. Won 6-3
Windsor G.S. H. Won 12-0
Watford G.S. A. Won 9-5
Borehamwood G.S. H. Won 12-0
Rickmansworth G.S. H. Won 11-0
Hayes County G.S. A. Lost 0-14
Northwood Secondary School A. Won 20-3
R.G.S. Guildford A. Won 18-0
Harrow County G.S. A. Lost 9-10
Sutton County G.S. A. Won 32-0
William Ellis H. Won 12-3
Chiswick County G.S. H. Won 16-0
St. Marylebone A. Won 6-0

Under the guidance of Mr. J. B. Astbury, the Junior XV had an excellent season. Much credit is due to the Captain and Vice-Captain, Snowden and Henderson, for the first-rate team spirit that prevailed. Team work was the keynote of success, and we look forward to a good season as the Colts XV.

The following boys were awarded Junior Colours: Biles, Bolsover, Breslaw, Byrne, Chambers A., Henderson, Nowland, Snowden and Wall.

J.G.L.

Under 13 XV

By M. MONEY, A. P. MUXLOW

Played 17, Won 2, Drawn 5, Lost 10
Points for 49, Points against 202

Alleyne's, Stevenage A. Lost 0-27
Chiswick County G.S. H. Lost 0-11
Rickmansworth G.S. A. Lost 0-29
Isleworth G.S. A. Lost 0-31
Rutlish School H. Drawn 3-3
Sutton County G.S. H. Won 6- 3
Hayes County G.S. A. Drawn 3-3
Watford G.S. A. Lost 0-32
R.G.S. High Wycombe H. Lost 0-12
Queensmead Secondary School H. Lost 3-8
Borehamwood G.S. H. Drawn 3-3
Hayes County G.S. A. Drawn 3-3
Watford G.S. H. Drawn 0-0
Northwood Secondary School A. Lost 6-9
Sutton County G.S. H. Lost 0-5
William Ellis School A. Lost 8-15
St. Marylebone A. Won 14-8

The first four games of the season ended rather disastrously, the school team losing by a large margin. This form was due mainly to a lack of experience, much Rugby having been missed the previous season because of weather conditions. With help from Mr. Proudman and Mr. Owen, the team gradually improved, and all the matches in the latter half of the season were closely fought. Muxlow and Burrells were the mainstay of the back division, while Moffatt's hooking and Foy's play at wing-forward were always impressive.

M. MONEY, A. P. MUXLOW

Under 12 XV

By Mr. C. M. Johns

Played 2, Drawn 1, Lost 1
Points for 8, Points against 15

Northwood Secondary School A. Lost 0-9
Queensmead Secondary School H. Drawn 6-6

Even though this has been the first year of the school's return to three-form entry, some very promising Rugby material has emerged from a smaller number. Prominent backs have been Lucas, the Captain, Speck and Seymour; Knight and Shaddick were active forwards. While much remains to be done about the precise composition of the team, this age-group should not let Saint Nicholas down in future years.

C.M.J.

1959-60 School Magazine