Avonmouth 47-25 Torquay

18/04/09 19:13 Filed in: Match Review

Torquay had an enjoyable end of season match vs Avonmouth OB's in the Somerset sunshine. A by now familiarly improvised side looked in for a long afternoon as they shipped 21 points in 15 minutes. The Tics rallied though and then scored two unanswered tries of their own. Avonmouth missed just one conversion all game, but the frequent and expansive exchanges pleased the crowd attending this dead rubber. The Tics will undoubtedly be keen to put 2009 to date behind them, and will hope for better luck next season regarding unavailabilities and injuries. That said, the players stepping in certainly showed potential, and Jimmy Hill's First XV flank debut attracted approval from Mike McDonald, Director of Rugby......Full details/Match REPORT can be read here...

Torquay 16-20 Paignton

05/04/09 22:07 Filed in: Match Review

PAIGNTON came from behind to claim a memorable win over their nearest neighbours and complete a league double for the season.
Torquay can argue they are in the grip of a massive injury crisis – but Paignton could point out they have been dealing with mega-problems of a similar nature all season......Full details/Match REPORT can be read here...