Tag: Joe Cornell
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U13A power past Warwick for historic victory
By Joe Cornell Hampton School’s U13A rugby team produced an outstanding performance to win away from home against Warwick School. The Hampton players were desperate to win, after narrowly losing last year, and they started strongly with a good drive. This came to nothing, though, and Warwick counter-attacked. Hampton’s defence remained strong, holding off their…
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U13A emerge the best of three in junior rugby tournament
By Joe Cornell Hampton recorded convincing wins against Tiffin School and St Benedicts in a tough three-cornered competition.. Hampton opened the morning with a tough match against Tiffin School. The forwards from Tiffin were strong and physical, but Hampton contained them. Adam Gwynne scored the first try for Hampton, with Ben Conaghan adding two more. …
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U13A excel to come second in Middlesex Cup tournament
By Joe Cornell Hampton U13As entered this tournament wanting to win. As reigning champions, they started the day with a 35-0 win over St Benedict’s. Joe Cornell opened the scoring and Tom Harvey, Harry Armstrong and Adam Gwynne scored the pick of the other tries,. Next came Haydon School, who Hampton demolished. They won 45-0…
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Season Review: U12A Rugby
By Joe Cornell Hampton’s U12A rugby team had a remarkable 2018-2019 campaign, winning the Middlesex 12s, the Warwick Sevens, the Ibstock Sevens and (as joint winners) the Surrey Sevens. The season started on a sour note, with a last-minute defeat to St Johns 20-15. Joe Cornell scored the team’s first try of the season but…
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U12s share Surrey Sevens title with strong performance
By Joe Cornell Hampton Under 12 rugby team finished their season in style with an excellent performance at the Surrey Sevens, playing some glorious rugby throughout the day. Hampton won two and drew one of their games, and ran out joint winners in the end – RGS Guildford had a better points difference but Hampton…
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U12s win Ibstock Place School 7s with resounding display
By Joe Cornell Hampton U12s won the Ibstock Place School 7s with a convincing victory in the final over St. James’s School. Having recently won the Warwick School 7s tournament, the team travelled to Ibstock with confidence. This was matched with some trepidation, as the other schools in the competition were well known. However the U12s were convincing victors, playing flowing rugby with tough rucking. In the first…