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Rugby Reports 07
(1961-62)

1st XV 1961-62

2nd XV

3rd XV

Colts XV 📷

Junior XV

Under 13 XV

1st XV 1961-62

By C. Sanderson

Played 21, Won 19, Lost 2

Points for 263, Points against 42

Maidenhead G.S. H. Won 23-3

Rickmansworth G.S. A. Won 11-3

Sutton G.S. A. Won 22-3

Isleworth G.S. A. Won 38-3

Borehamwood G.S. H. Won 11-0

Pinner G.S. A. Won 5-0

Hayes G.S. H. Won 21-3

Thames Valley G.S. A. Won 8-6
St. Albans G.S. A. Won 6-0

Watford G.S. H. Lost 0-3

Frankfurt Youth XV H. Won 20-0

City of Bath Boys' School H. Won 6-3

Gunnersbury G.S. A. Won 3-0

St. Nicholas Old Boys H. Won 14-0

Hampton G.S. A. Lost 0-6

Chiswick G.S. H. Won 3-0

Hayes G.S. A. Won 12-0

R.G.S., Guildford H. Won 22-6

Harrow County G.S. A. Won 12-0

William Ellis School H. Won 6-3

St. Albans G.S. H. Won 20-0

This proved to be the most successful season since the School first fielded a senior XV, only two defeats being suffered, both by narrow margins.

In most games opponents were beaten by the team's ability to mount attacks from almost any position and by a defence that rarely yielded a try. The forwards, weighty and unusually mobile, managed to obtain more than a fair share of the ball and with such frequent and rapid possession the half-backs were able to supply the threequarters with many opportunities - a situation of which they took full advantage.

Individually, Lawson is to be congratulated on being selected for London Counties, and Morgan for playing in the Middlesex Schools' side. Weaver was a very consistent hooker, while Baker, with Lawson, dominated the line-outs. The back row, Gathergood, Harris and Strange, covered well and provided ample support for the backs, among whom Bulgin provided penetration and Butterfield, the finishing power.

The cancellation of the Welsh tour because of the smallpox epidemic enabled the school to enter, and almost win, the Wasps' Seven-a-side competition for the first time, since it was only in the dying seconds of an exciting final that Thames Valley G.S. gained the winning try.

Colours were awarded to M. Baker, J. Bulgin, R. Butterfield, E. Cardy, K. Gathergood, P. Lawson, A. Loveday, R. Snowden, P. Strange and J. Weaver.

C. SANDERSON.

2nd XV

By C. D. EDWARDS.

Played 18, Won 16, Lost 1, Drawn 1
Points for 233, Points against 48

Rickmansworth G.S. A. Won 17-3
Sutton G.S. A. Won 26-3
Isleworth G.S. H. Won 43-3
Pinner G.S. H. Won 14-0
Windsor G.S. H. Won 11-0
Hayes G.S A. Won 11-0
Thames Valley G.S. H. Won 18-5
St. Albans G.S. A. Won 17-6
Watford G.S. H. Won 5-0
City of Bath Boys' School H. Lost 5-6
Hampton G.S. H. Won 9-3
Chiswick G.S. A. Won 12-5
Kingsbury G.S. 1st XV H. Won 15-3
R.G.S., Guildford A. Won 14-3
Harrow County G.S. A. Won 6-0
William Ellis School A. Drawn 3-3
St. Albans G.S. H. Won 21-5
St. Marylebone G.S. A. Won 3-0

The 2nd XV enjoyed a very good season as the list of results indicates. The only defeat was at the hands of our guests from Bath, who avenged our win of the previous Easter in the West Country.

The side's success was largely due to its ability to adapt itself to the conditions of play. R. Stokes, at fly-half, was the season's greatest success, but good teamwork was responsible for many a victory.

C. D. EDWARDS.

3rd XV

By D. BRYANT

Played 12. Won 6. Lost 5. Drawn 1

Points for 149, Points against 43

Copland School 1st XV H. Won 14-0

Harrow County G.S. Under 16 XV A. Lost 0-8

Northwood Sec. School A. Won 19-0
1st XV Orange Hill G.S. 1st XV A. Lost 3-8

Thames Valley G.S. H. Won 36-5

Watford G.S. A. Lost 3-8

Harrow County G.S. Under 16 XV H. Won 16-0

Chiswick G.S. H. Won 27-0

Hayes G.S. 2nd XV H. Lost 3-6

Harrow County G.S. Under 16 XV H. Lost 3-5

William Ellis School H. Drawn 3-3

Lycée Français H. Won 22-0

This was the first season that the 3rd XV had an organised fixture list, and the "team" did extremely well when it is considered that nearly fifty boys represented the side throughout the year, and that the heaviest defeat suffered was by 8 points.

If co-ordination was obviously lacking at times, this was abundantly compensated for by the fine spirit which always. prevailed.

D. BRYANT

Colts XV 📷

By A. MUXLOW

Played 21, Won 12, Lost 9

Points for 289, Points against 150

Maidenhead G.S. H. Won 13-3

Rickmansworth G.S. A. Lost 5-22
Vyners School H. Won 33-0

Isleworth G.S. A. Lost 12-23

Copland School H. Lost 5-10

Borehamwood G.S. A. Lost 5-28
Windsor G.S. H. Won 14-0

Hayes G.S. A. Lost 3-6

Thames Valley G.S. H. Lost 5-9

Watford G.S. A. Lost 0-12

St. Albans G.S. H. Won 36-0

Merchant Taylors School H. Won 12-3

Gunnersbury G.S. A. Won 9-0

Hampton G.S. H. Lost 3-6

Chiswick G.S. A. Won 24-3

Hayes G.S. H. Lost 8-9
Watford G.S. H. Won 11-5

R.G.S., Guildford H. Won 15-0

Harrow County G.S. H. Won 16-6

William Ellis School A. Won 8-5

St. Marylebone G.S. H. Won 46-0

After losing seven of the first ten games the Colts team settled down to a season of hard, well-fought rugby, team spirit being predominant in all games.

Individually, Mott led a spirited pack well, with Foy and Owen outstanding at wing-forward. Frankcom steadily improved at scrum-half, and Wooding played consistently well in the centre. Unfortunately, due to injuries, the team played many games without either Taylor or Burrells whose tackling and strong running were always a great asset.

A. MUXLOW

Junior XV

By I. JONES

Played 22. Won 21, Lost 1
Points for 430, Points against 54

Cavendish School H. Won 16-0

Vyners School A. Won 8-6

Isleworth G.S. H. Won 35-0

Borehamwood G.S. A. Won 26-0

Pinner G.S. A. Won 11-0

Windsor G.S. H. Lost 3-5

Northwood Sec. School A. Won 17-3

Hayes G.S. H. Won 12-3

Thames Valley G.S. H. Won 28-0

Watford G.S. H. Won 25-0

R.G.S., High Wycombe A. Won 9-8

Merchant Taylors School H. Won 37-3

Gunnersbury G.S. H. Won 9-0

Watford G.S. A. Won 19-3

Hampton G.S. H. Won 31-0

Chiswick G.S. A. Won 11-0

Hayes G.S. A. Won 14-9

R.G.S., Guildford A. Won 14-6

Harrow County G.S. A. Won 25-6

William Ellis School. H. Won 39-0

St. Albans G.S. A. Won 18-0

St. Marylebone G.S. A. Won 23-0

The Junior XV had an excellent season. The forwards dominated. most opponents and, with Speck and Lucas at half-back providing an admirable link, the backs were given ample opportunity to show their paces. Cook and Westray improved throughout the season as attacking threequarters.

Our thanks are due to the many "supporters" at each game, to Urie, our ever-present touch-judge, and to the many good reserves who kept us on our toes during the latter part of the season.

Junior Colours were awarded to M. Cook, G. Horn, L. Jones, C. Knight, D. Lockwood, J. Lucas, I. Parish, C. Prior, G. Powell, R. Speck and A. Westray.

I. JONES.

Under 13 XV

By B. CASSIDY

Played 17, Won 10, Lost 5, Drawn 2
Points for 176, Points against 74

Cavendish School. H. Won 20-0

Vyners School H. Drawn 3-3

Isleworth G.S. A. Last 9-11

Borehamwood G.S. H. Won 19-3

Pinner G.S. H. Won 38-5

Northwood Sec. School H. Won 21-0

Thames Valley G.S. A. Lost 5-6
Watford G.S. H. Won 13-5

R.G.S., High Wycombe A. Lost 0-6

Gunnersbury G.S. H. Won 3-0

Hampton G.S. A. Lost 0-3

Chiswick G.S. H. Won 3-0

Watford G.S. A. Drawn 11-11

Harrow County G.S. H. Won 12-0

William Ellis School. H. Won 9-0

St. Albans G.S. H. Won 11-0

St. Marylebone G.S. A. Lost 9-21

The team had a varied season, for although no defeats were conceded at home, no wins were gained on opponents' grounds. On the whole, however, the team played spiritedly, apart from a lapse of enthusiasm for tackling in the last game of all.

Nash led the pack with great enthusiasm from No. 8, and Lowe and Kelland combined well in the second row. Special mention must be given to Henry, at scrum-half.

B. CASSIDY.

1961-62 School Magazine