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Updated 4th February: Rugby news from Erewash Sound.... THE ELKS EDGE THE BUZZARDS: The success of this years Colts has led LERFC to pull forward their expansion of their Junior section. This has been followed up by the recent success of the local schools coaching sessions and tournaments.LERFC from July 2012 will provide coaching from year 7 to year 13 inclusive. LONG EATON RUGBY CLUB HOSTS SCHOOL ACTION: Year 7 Tournament Monday 6th February 4.00pm at LERFC Year 8 Tournament Tuesday 7th February 4.00pm at LERFC Year 9 and 10
Leighton Buzzard 25 - 29 Ilkeston - Saturday 28th January 2012
Midlands 1 East
After a recent poor run of form, Ilkeston Rugby Club got back to winning ways on the road last weekend, with a four point victory over Leighton Buzzard at Wrights Meadow. A total of 10 tries were spread across the game, equally shared, with Jono Falls' conversions making the difference for the Elks. But it was the hosts who took control early on, striding to a 10-0 lead before Greg Taylor set up his brother Lewis for a converted try. But Leighton Buzzard went further into the ascendancy - 15-7 up at the half time whistle.
After the break though, Ilkeston upped the ante, Lewis Taylor's 2nd try helping out with Falls' touchline conversion coming after Tom McKelvey crashed over in the corner of the pitch. Elliott Gwynne ticked the scoreline over with a touch down and despite a fightback from the Buzzards, Ilkeston kept them at bay, Greg Taylor scoring at the end to make sure the lead was retained at ultimately, the win secured.
TRIP OUT AND TRIP UP FOR ELKS:
Towcestrians 43-5 Ilkeston - Saturday 21st January 2012
Midlands 1 East
The Elks are suffering a poor run of form of late, and fell to their third consecutive defeat last weekend, and by some margin - 43-5 to Towcestrians. There were reasons for the defeat - some key players missing and another went after just 17 minutes when Gordon Pringle left the field of play only to be followed by Dan Taylor and Tom McKelvey early in the 2nd period.
A sloping pitch at Towcester was clearly something the hosts knew well and played it very much to their advantage, opening the scoring after 15 minutes, but Ilkeston repsonded - JJ Connolly's long pass to Taylor allowed him to side step into the corner and Ilkeston found some form for around 20 minutes and it looked like the game could go the Elks way. However, the Towcestrians had other ideas and scored two quick tries to numb Ilkeston's efforts and were 19-5 up at the break.
A good start to the 2nd half for Ilkeston then petered out as the hosts regained control. The injuries continued to mount for Ilkeston - Ben Wells suffered concussion in a clash, and the Elks played the game out with just 14 men over the closing 20 minutes, which allowed the hosts to run in three tries. There were barely any signs of an Ilkeston fight back although Josh Meakin scrummed well and worked hard to begin staking a claim to a future start. Towcestrians meanwhile had done enough to register a season double over the Elks having won 26-19 at the Stute back in October..
ELKS IN SATURDAY CUP SEMI-FINAL: The Derbyshire Cup Rugby Semi-Final between Ilkeston and Derby will be played at The Stute on Saturday 25th February with a 2:15pm kick off.
HOME DEFEAT FOR ELKS:
Ilkeston 19 - 34 Loughborough - Saturday 14th January 2012
Midlands 1 East
Ilkeston handed a guilt edged opportunity to take a victory at The Stute last weekend - an opportunity that Loughborough grasped with both hands. Within the first half hour, the Leicestershire side had carved out a 27-0 lead over an Elks side which then looked unlikely to regain their composure and pull off a fightback.
Poor kicking from hand has been the catalyst for recent problems in Ilkeston's game play and this was the same again as Loughborough took advantage as early as the fifth minute, before adding more throughout the opening half hour, three more tries, two of which were converted, and a penalty.
Ilkeston scored just before the break - Simon Bennett staking a claim to the try after a forced line out by the forwards. Jake Lamb converted to put 7 on the board, and although the 2nd half saw better play by Ilkeston, the damage had been done, although Ben Gatehouse did power through to score just after the break with Lamb adding the extras. Ilkeston narrows the gap 20 minutes from time - Haigh, Fowkes and Gwyne working well and feeding Greg Taylor who duly scored in the corner.
That was to be as close the gap could be narrowed and victory was assured for the visitors with a final try two minutes from the final whistle.
JUNIOR RUGBY IN LONG EATON: Long Eaton Rugby Club are looking to expand their Junior section after a successful year. LERFC will be running teams from year 7 - year 12 next season.
The management team led by Chairman Chris Brookes is overseeing the necessary steps to ensure this expansion runs smoothly and that the club ensure all levels are supported and coaches are trained accordingly. Wilsthorpe and Long Eaton school now offer rugby within the curriculum so it is our chance to get the local area involved and raise the sport's profile.
All the local schools will be contacted to promote this new facility and this will start from early 2012. Anyone interested in supporting this activity for example new coaches and sponsors, please contact Chris so LERFC can plan this for 2012. Any potential players or parents, please contact Chris Brookes on chrisbrookes66(at)sky.com or contact him on 07999 494378. You can find out more about the club at www.longeatonrfc.com.
Erewash Sound is pleased to present a list of coaching courses and tournaments being held by Long Eaton Rugby Club at all our local schools across the borough and region.
Long Eaton – Mon 23rd Jan, Mon 30th Jan.
Wilsthorpe – Tues 24th Jan & Tues 31st Jan.
Chilwell – Wed 25th Jan & Wed 1st Feb.
Friesland – Thurs 26th Jan & Thurs 2nd Feb
Long Eaton – Mon 27th Feb, Mon 5th Mar.
Wilsthorpe – Tues 28th Feb & Tues 6th Mar.
Chilwell – Wed 29th Feb & Wed 7th Mar.
Friesland – Thurs 1st Mar & Thurs 8th Mar.
Year 9 Tournament Tuesday 13th March 4.00pm at LERFC
Year 10 Tournament Wednesday 14th March 4.00pm at LERFC
Year 11 and Sixth Form
Long Eaton – Wed 21st Mar.
Wilsthorpe – Thurs 22nd Mar.
Chilwell – Mon 19th Mar & Mon 26th March.
Friesland – Tues 20th Mar & Tues 27th Mar.
Year 11/Sixth Form Tournament Wednesday 28th March 4.00pm at LERFC