By Josh Bartholomew
Hampton’s 1st XV are today playing at Rugby School for the chance to reach the Champions Trophy final. It’s been a phenomenal effort so far from the team to get to a national semi-final, and they’ve travelled to the Midlands with high hopes of returning with victory. The game will be live-blogged below, with updates from 2pm.
Rugby 15-12 Hampton, 67 mins
Hampton win the penalty inside their own half as Luke Greenall is tackled. And Rugby knock-on! Joe Sykes comes on to play at scrum-half, and his first job will be to secure Hampton ball from their scrum.
Rugby 15-12 Hampton
HAMPTON TRY!!!!!! Aidan Barry!!
Hampton break brilliantly on the outside with Hartikainen and then Barry, before Rugby claim it. Mangham charges down the box-kick excellently, and Aidan Barry can fall on the ball over the try-line! Benson's kick falls to the left.
Rugby 15-7 Hampton, 63 mins
Hampton's kick-off is very accurate, putting Rugby under pressure immediately. They kick clear, but only just outside their own 22m. Hampton line-out…
Rugby 15-7 Hampton, 61 mins
Rugby break into the 22 with a powerful maul, but Hampton infringe. Rugby use penalty advantage well and knock a drop-goal over to extend their lead.
Rugby 12-7 Hampton, 60 mins
Hampton's attack looks strong, but Rugby win the penalty at the ruck and kick to the 22m. About to enter the final ten minutes…