Match Report vs Bridgend Sports | Whitchurch RFC U14s

Match Report

The first home game of the season — and what a way to christen Hailey Park. Whitchurch welcomed Bridgend Sports for a fixture with a history of quirky results: both sides winning 50–0 away from home against each other last season. Strange things happen in this one.

The Warriors wasted no time making their intentions clear, scoring almost directly from kick-off and building on it with some great rugby from both forwards and backs. By the time Whitchurch had reached 24–0 it was looking very comfortable — but Bridgend then gave a glimpse of what they're capable of, getting their big forwards running hard with the ball and really competing at the breakdown. Their scrum and maul off the lineout caused some genuine problems and kept the game interesting.

But the Warriors stood tall and fronted up whenever it was needed. One of the best team performances of the year from top to bottom, Whitchurch ran out convincing winners at 57–22. A brilliant way to open the home season. 🖤🤍

Players of the Match

The Elliott show — two forwards and a back recognised by the coaching staff.

Elliott Simpson ⭐ Forward of the Match

Outstanding in defence — so impressive that the Bridgend coaching staff commented on how well he handled their big number 8. A performance that caught everyone's attention.

Elliott Williams ⭐ Forward of the Match

All over the pitch from first to last — a real nuisance throughout, making big tackles and then immediately getting up to compete and turn the ball over at the ruck. Relentless.

Tolis Tanti ⭐ Back of the Match

Linked up brilliantly in the backs, carrying well and making metres every time. Even more impressive was his defensive work — making great tackles even when he was temporarily loaned to the opposition. 🙄

Try Scorers

Rory Murphy

Brace — opened the scoring in the first minute with Jay converting, then added a second in the first half to make it 31–7.

Ben Sarsam

Two first-half tries — the second converted by Jay to push the lead to 19–0.

Theo

Two tries — one either side of half time, the second coming almost straight from the second-half kick-off with Jay converting.

Tolis Tanti

First-half try converted by Jay to make it 38–7 and put the game firmly beyond doubt heading into the break.

Enzo Kawol

Rumbled and ran at least 50 metres to score — Jay converted to make it 52–12. One of the tries of the season.

Jacob Coates

Finished off a great move to make it 57–17 — the champagne moment of the match with magical feet and a well-timed dummy.

Jay

Six conversions from six attempts — a superb day with the boot to match an outstanding team display.

Scoring Timeline

Left = Whitchurch | Right = Bridgend Sports

⚪ Try + Conversion

Rory Murphy (try) • Jay (conv) • ~4 mins

7 – 0

⚪ Try

Ben Sarsam • ~13 mins

12 – 0

⚪ Try + Conversion

Ben Sarsam (try) • Jay (conv) • ~18 mins

19 – 0

⚪ Try

Theo • ~21 mins

24 – 0

⚫ Try + Conversion

Bridgend Sports • ~24 mins

24 – 7

⚪ Try + Conversion

Rory Murphy (try) • Jay (conv) • ~30 mins

31 – 7

⚪ Try + Conversion

Tolis Tanti (try) • Jay (conv) • ~34 mins

38 – 7

Half Time 38 – 7

⚪ Try + Conversion

Theo (try) • Jay (conv) • 1 min (2nd half)

45 – 7

⚫ Try

Bridgend Sports • 5 mins (2nd half)

45 – 12

⚪ Try + Conversion

Enzo Kawol (50m run!) • Jay (conv) • 8 mins (2nd half)

52 – 12

⚫ Try

Bridgend Sports • 16 mins (2nd half)

52 – 17

⚪ Try

Jacob Coates (champagne moment ✨) • 24 mins (2nd half)

57 – 17

⚫ Try

Bridgend Sports • 28 mins (2nd half)

57 – 22

Full Time 57 – 22 🖤🤍

Match Report

Players of the Match

Try Scorers

Scoring Timeline

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