Good morning ARS members,
The lesson from this first secondary school league match of the season is less is more and preparation is key. We had only two schools show-up for the match but it made it easier to manage than having four schools.
For the Cavaliers and Red Jedis we hope they will make out time for a make-up match.
Pictures are available here: https://www.allrugbyschools-edp.org/gallery#/secondary-school-season-18/19
Barbarians pitch
We wish to thank the Barbarians for hosting the ARS league match. They did a wonderful job. It was nice to have the acting head of school of the Barbarians in attendance.
Contact Match
Match of 80 minutes ended after 60 minutes. Spartans had to leave because of a basketball final match. It is the first league match. It was an absolute success. Players from the Spartans and the Barbarians were amazing. They showed each other respect and epitomized the true spirit of rugby. Results of the match can be found here: https://www.allrugbyschools-edp.org/secretariat#/201819-match-results-and-fixtures
Tackles were fast and furious. Runs were focused and direct.
Both teams need to work on their rucks and mauls. Barbarians had the edge over Spartans in the scrum. In broken play Barbarians backs made better use of the space when the ball went to their backs. Both teams need to work on protecting the ball. Support play with the Barbarians was better than the Spartans. Spartans were at a weight disadvantage but held their own well.
Girls ONLY match
This was keenly fought as is clear from the score line. However there was more individualistic play than there was team play. The breadth of the field was not used. Realignment was slow and so was support play. There was more focus on individual pace as oppose to smart play using hands and letting the ball do the work. This was a medium scoring match with five points in total scored. See: https://www.allrugbyschools-edp.org/secretariat#/201819-match-results-and-fixtures
Mixed Tag match
Spartans did not feature their year 9s which put them at a disadvantage. Once again there was more individualistic play than there was team play. The breadth of the field was not used. Realignment was slow and so was support play. There was more focus on individual pace as oppose to smart play using hands and letting the ball do the work. This was a low scoring match. See: https://www.allrugbyschools-edp.org/secretariat#/201819-match-results-and-fixtures
2nd X mixed tag league match
Spartans and Barbarians presented their 2nd X mixed tag team.
30th March Primary School League Match venue
Spartans have declared their venue unavailable on the 30th of March. An alternative venue is being sourced. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Year 9s playing Contact at League Matches
Year 9s like year 7 and 8 train in contact rugby but don’t play at league matches with year 10s, 11s and 12s.