UNDER 7's Match Reports (2011/2012)


Sunday 11th September 2011

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - TBC
Coaches Award - TBC

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7’s) 04 verses CLOCK FACE (U7’s) 02

AND........

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 03 verses RYLANDS SHARKS (U7's) 04

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC  

Sunday 18th September 2011

CANCELLED.

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - TBC
Coaches Award - TBC

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7’s) verses BURTONWOOD (U7's)

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 25th September 2011

Tries:
None

Awards:
Man of the Match - Liam Sherlock
Top Tackler - Sonny McLean

Final Score:
LEIGH MINERS RANGERS (U7's) 07 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7’s) 00

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 2nd October 2011

The HFH U7's lost a ding dong battle at Wilmere Lane Sports Ground against a large Rylands Sharks squad.

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - Peter Scott
Top Tackler - Liam Sherlock

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7’s) 05 verses RYLANDS SHARKS (U7's) 08

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 9th October 2011

Awaiting information.

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - TBC
Coaches Award - TBC

Final Score:
ORRELL ST JAMES (U7's) verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's)

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 16th October 2011

HFH U7's faced a tough task against an unbeaten Wigan St Cuthberts squad. The Hornets team stepped up to the challenge with an excellent defensive performance especially from Liam Sherlock, Jack Craig and 'Top Tackler' Finnlay Hill.

An outstanding all round display from Zac Marsden earned him 'Man of the Match' award.

Try of the game went to Tom Fallon who ran 50 metres down the touchline beating five Wigan players to help secure a 5-2 victory for the Clubs youngest squad.

Tries:
Peter Scott and Zac Marsden - 2 each
Tom Follon - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - Zac Marsden
Coaches Award - TBC
Top Tackler - Finnlay Hill

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 05 verses WIGAN ST CUTHBERTS (U7's) 02

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 23th October 2011

Halton Farnworth Hornets U7's took a trip to Warrington to face Rylands Sharks, their last encounter at Wilmere Lane Sports Ground was a tense match ending 04 - 04, This game was equally as tight.
 
Rylands opened the exchange with an early try in the first set,

Finnlay Hill and Sonny Doyle settled the Hornets defence with some excellent tackling. 'Man of the Match', Liam Sherlock, led the Hornets attack throughout the game and was rewarded with a score just before half time.

In spite of an excellent effort from all the team and some big improvements from 'Top Tackler' award Zac Marsden, Ryan Moran, Sonny Brennan, George Winkles, Ruben Owen and Jessie Brennan, the Sharks were able to snatch a 02 - 01 victory from the Hornets.

Tries:
Liam Sherlock - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - Liam Sherlock
Top Tackler - Zac Marsden

Final Score:
RYLANDS TIGER SHARKS (U7's) 02 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 01

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 30th October 2011

HFH U7's secured a 08 - 04 home win over the previously unbeaten Hindley ARLFC in what was a fine example of controlled aggression.

The Hornets got off to their usual sluggish start and gifted two early tries to the Wigan team. This shocked the Hornets into action with Liam Sherlock ('Top Tackler') and Peter Scott both leading the team in attack scoring a try each to close the gap to 02 - 03 in favour of Hindley at half time.

The second half introduction of Jesse Brennan and Sonny McLean injected new spark into the Hornets, wth Sonny scoring with his very first touch on a 40m run through and around the Hindley defence. Further quick tries from the tireless Sherlock again and Zac Marsden extended the scoreline before 'Man of the Match', Jesse Brennan, got hold of the ball and broke through a tough defensive line to score his first ever try for the Hornets.

To to prove it was no fluke, Jesse repeated his break and scored with his next touch of the ball to cap an impressive display from the Hornets.

The HFH U7's coaching team also acknowledged big improvements this week from George Corcoran, George Winkles and Joe Finney.

Tries:
Liam Sherlock and Jessie Brennan - 2 each
Peter Scott, Sonny McLean, Zac Marsden and ? ? - All 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Jessie Brennan
Top Tackler - Laim Sherlock
Most Improved - George Corcoran, George Winkles and Joe Finney

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 08 verses HINDLEY (U7's) 04

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 6th November 2011

HFH U7's put in another great team display against a much fancied Chorley Panthers.

The Hornets started their away clash well and gained the upper hand when Sonny McLean scored for the second week running. Utilizing their big forwards, Chorley responded and scored 2 great tries to take the lead.

Finnlay Hill, who continues to improve each week, brought the game to 02 - 02 with a well taken try.

Both teams continued to armwrestle in both defence and attack with the Hornets ending the first half 04 - 03 down in spite of a score from Peter Scott who quickly broke from the left to cross the line.

In the second half the Hornets kept the Chorley team scoreless.
 
Liam Sherlock ('Top Tackler'), Jack Craig, Joe Bradley, Sonny Doyle George Corcoran, Ryan Moran and Joe Finney all worked overtime in defence to smother the Panthers attack.

Thomas Hussey scored for the Hornets to bring the game to 04 - 04. Then Ellis Maher, on his debut, added to Haltons game making several breaks and mixing it with the much bigger Chorley players.

'Man of the Match' Zac Marsden, sealed victory for the Widnes team scoring two excellent tries by outflanking the defence.

Final score 04 - 06.

Tries:
Sonny McLean, Finnlay Hill, Peter Scott, Thomas Hussey, Ellis maher and Zac Marsden - All 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Zac Marsden
Top Tackler - Liam Sherlock

Final Score:
CHORLEY (U7's) 04 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 06

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday13th November 2011

HFH U7's played their toughest game of the season against a very physical Ince Rose Bridge team.

The Hornets appeared to stand off the bigger Ince team in the early stages allowing IRB to score until Finnlay Hill ran fearlessly into the Wigan team with his first drive. Thomas Hussey was first on the score sheet for the Hornets for the second week running with a typical break and finish.

Ellis Mahar, Sonny Doyle and Alfie Graham tackled superbly throughout the first half, and Skipper Peter Scott ('Top Tackler') scored with the final play of the first half bringing the Hornets to within a point of IRB.

The second half started better for the Hornets with George Winkles ('Coaches Award') leading from the front taking the ball up. The uncompromising 'Man of the Match' Liam Sherlock again scored two tries from acting half back and went straight
through the biggest boys on the pitch for both his tries.

It was end to end stuff as the Hornets boys finally got to grips with the much bigger Ince team. Thomas Hussey again scored with a weaving run through a tiring defence. In the end time ran out for the team who threw everything at a very good Ince team but could not find a way to equalise the score.

Final Score Ince 06 - 05 HFH.

Tries:
Thomas Hussey and Liam Sherlock - 2 each
Peter Scott - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - Liam Sherlock
Coaches Award - George Winkles
Top Tackler - Peter Scott

Final Score:
INCE ROSE BRIDGE (U7's) 06 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 05

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Saturday 19th November 2011

HFH U7's were at home and faced their toughest game of the year against Thatto Heath but were full of confidence having run Ince Rose Bridge close last week.

Thatto Heath started the stronger of the two sides and the Hornets had to work hard in the first set defending eight tackles!

Straight from the off, the Hornets were on the back foot against a much bigger Thatto team.
'Man of the Match' Finnlay Hill, Ellis Maher and 'Top Tackler' Liam Sherlock were working overtime to repel a St Helens team who took a 00 - 04 lead.
In the closing seconds of the half, Liam Sherlock managed to scoot down the blind side in typical fashion to drag the Hornets back into the game.

Trailing 01 - 04 at the start of the second half, the Hornets started well. 
The introduction of Thomas Hussey, Zac Marsden and Ruben Owen ('Coaches Award') sparked some life into the Hornets team. Finnlay Hill led from the front for the second week running and never took a backward step.

A sideways run from Ryan Moran followed by a long pass backwards, led to the ball being thrown through 3 pairs of hands before Peter Scott was held up 5 yards short of the line.
 
Further penetrating runs from Joe Finney, Jessie Brennan and the energetic Finnlay Hill all came to nothing but the U7's will take heart from their second half performance having allowed Thatto to breach their line only once in the second half,
 
Final score 01 - 05.

Tries:
Liam Sherlock - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - Finnlay Hill
Top Tackler - Liam Sherlock
Coaches Award - Ruben Owen

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS 01 (U7's) verses THATTO HEATH (U7's) 05

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 27th November 2011

In their final game of the season, the HFH U7's certainly saved their best performance for last in their away game at Wigan St Judes.

From the start Finnlay Hill was magnificent and took the game to the bigger Wigan team. He was supported throughout by Joe Bradley, Liam Sherlock and the ever reliable Sonny Doyle.

Finnlay Hill scored the first try with a trademark weaving run to the line. 

Hornets were matched by St Judes with each set and further tries from skipper Peter Scott and the outstanding Zac Marsden meant the Hornets went into half time 05 - 03 down.

After a half time reshuffle the Hornets came out with all guns blazing in what was described by some St Judes supporters as "The best defensive effort seen from an U7's team",

The middle of the park was sewn up by the outstanding defensive unit of Jack Craig, Ellis Maher, ('Top Tackler') Liam Sherlock and Finnlay Hill.

The Hornets matched the Judes attack and scored some great long range tries through Zac Marsden (3 tries) and Peter Scott (2 tries).

The Hornets were severely tested out wide but stopped everything that was thrown at them with Tom Fallon, Zac Marsden and George Corcoran ('Coaches Award)' making countless tackles for the team.

HFH coaching staff awarded ALL players 'Man of the Match' for the teams energy, enthusiasm and determination to knuckle down against one of the better teams they have played this year.

Tries:
Zac Marsden - 3
Peter Scott - 2
Finnley Hill - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - ALL The Team
Coaches Award - George Corcoran
Top Tackler - Liam Sherlock 

Final Score:
WIGAN ST JUDES (U7's) 05 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 06

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 19th February 2012

FRIENDLY - 11:00am kick-off.

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - TBC
Coaches Award - TBC
Top Tackler - TBC

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) verses THATTO HEATH (U7's)

Team:
TBC

Subsitutes:
TBC

Sunday 4th March 2012

SUMMER RUGBY - FIRST FIXTURE - 11:00am Kick Off.

HFH U7's kicked started their 2012 summer season campaign on a very cold and blowy day at Wilmere Lane Sports Ground in the much anticipated local derby against West Bank Bears.

The HFH U7's delivered a strong team performance in difficult conditions working hard in both defence and attack,
'Man of the Match' Peter Scott, ran full length tries in and was also the last line in the defence, resisting the strong persistent attack of West Bank.

Liam Sherlock & Zac Marsden were outstanding in defence. Zac displaying excellent field coverage, travelling the width of the pitch to foil West Bank, and Liam was also fearless with his hard hitting tackles.

Finnlay Hill deserved his 'Coaches Award' by working hard throughout the whole match, running with the ball in hand straight & hard at the strong West Bank line, and for his enthusiasm around the field in defence.

An all round good team performance helped the HFH U7's snatch a 07 - 06 victory from West Bank.

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - Peter Scott
Coaches Award - Finnlay Hill
Top Tackler - TBC

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 07 verses WEST BANK BEARS (U7's) 06

Team:
TBC

Subsitutes:
TBC

Sunday 11th March 2012

HFH U7's in their first away game took on Wigan St Cuthberts.

The Wigan team where the first to score however Hornets quickly returned the favour with Peter Scott running over the line to bring Hornets back into the game. An end to end tussle between the two team made for a great game with 'Man of the Match' Zac Marsden, showing some excellent skills shrugging off numerous tackles to complete a long run of the field to score a try.

Zac Marsden, good in defence as well as attack, scored his second of the game as did Peter Scott in this very close game.

Defensively the Hornets had to work hard Liam Sherlock ('Top Tackler'), Ellis Maher, Tom Fallon and Hussey are all worthy of a special mention for their efforts in the middle pushing the Wigan team out to the wings.

Wigan St Cutherberts determination in the end paid off when they pinched the try wining score in the last minute taking a 05 - 04 win.

Tries:
Zac Marsden and Peter Scott - 2 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Zac Marsden
Top Tackler - Liam Sherlock

Final Score:
WIGAN ST CUTHBERTS (U7's) 05 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 04

Team:
TBC

Subsitutes:
TBC

Sunday 18th March 2012

HFH U7's had a close encounter with a well drilled Rylands.
Both teams showed some outstanding defence yieding minimal metres. The Sharks were first to score.
 
Peter Scott and George Corcoran along with Tomas Hussey, worked hard throughout the match to keep Rylands at bay.

The second half started much as the first with a real tussle for field position. Rylands fast footwork dazzling Halton's defence however, hard work from all the Widnes team helped to drive the Tiger Sharks back.

Strong leg pumping, tackle shrugging running from Alfie Graham gave the Hornets fantastic field position allowing Liam Sherlock to capitalise in attack, by diving over the line to equal the scores.

However, injury impacted on the Hornets allowing Rylands to take the 02 - 01 victory, with Jack York coming off after a very hard tackle and Liam Sherlock earning his 'Man of the Match' award, struggling on with a nose injury.

Tries:
Liam Sherlock - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - Liam Sherlock
Top Tackler - TBC

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 01 verses RYLANDS (U7's) 02

Team:
TBC

Subsitutes:
TBC

Sunday 25th March 2012

HFH U7's had to work very hard in both attack and defence against a very well drilled Thatto Heath side in their away clash.

Thatto showed good speed in attack moving the ball out wide. Despite the pressure, Ellis Mahar was outstanding throughout the game for the Hornets, and worked tirelessly in defence and running hard in attack. Ellis rightly deserving his try and his 'Man of the Match' award.
 
Other standout performances came from both George Winkles ('Top Tackler') and Alfie Graham ('Coaches Award').

In spite of the 07 - 02 loss, the whole Halton team will take a lot of pride from their never give up spirit.

Tries:
Ellis Mahar and Liam Sherlock - 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Ellis Mahar
Top Tackler - George Winkles
Coaches Award - Alfie Graham

Final Score:
THATTO HEATH (U7's) 07 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 02

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 1st April 2012

11:00am Kick Off.

HFH U7's drew 02 - 02 in closely fought encounter at home to Newton Storm.
 
Halton looked in great form scoring the first two tries of the game. The first came from the fleet of foot of 'Man of the Match' Peter Scott, and the fast paced 'Top Tackler' Zac Marsden, who flanked the Newton defence to score the Hornets second.

Newton were quick to respond leveling the game at half time.

The second half was scoreless from both teams but this didn't spoil what was a tense game with a good team performances especially from Ellis Mahar, Finnaly Hill & Tom Fallon ('Coaches Award') who put in some excellent work in both attack and
defence.

Tries:
Peter Scott and Zac Marsden - 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Peter Scott
Top Tackler - Zac Marsden
Coaches Award - Tom Fallon

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 02 verses NEWTON STORM (U7's) 02

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 8th April 2012

EASTER WEEKEND.

Sunday 15th April 2012

HFH U7's visited Clock Face in what turned out to be an excellent game for the Widnes team winning 03 - 11 in sunny
St Helens.

The Hornets started strong with an early try and followed this up with a brilliant display of defence. All the team moved
up as one with all of the team keeping position and forcing Clockface back when they had the ball, ensuring that Clock had to work very hard for each metre gained.

Ellis Mahar rightly deserved his 'Top Tackler' award with an outstanding display in defence tackling hard and wrapping the Clock Face ball players up.

Strong runs in attack from all the team gave them brilliant field position which 'Man of the Match' Jack Craig was able
to exploit along with the fast feet of Zak Marsden, dazzling the Clock Face team. Tom Fallon was strong in attack
powering over the line to score.

A strong team effort with each boy playing his part and developing their rugby well.

Tries:
Jack Craig - 3
Peter Scott, Tom Fallon and Zak Marsden - All 2 each 
Ellis Maher and Liam Sherlock - 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Jack Craig
Top Tackler - Ellis Mahar
Coaches Award - TBC

Final Score:
CLOCK FACE (U7's) 03 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 11 

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 22nd April 2012

HFH U7’s took a rainy drive up the M6 to face Ince Rose Bridge, in what was expected to be a tough game.

The Wigan team opened up the scoring but the Hornets, sticking to their game plan of strong runs and hard work, opened up the Ince defence which allowed Jack Craig to cross for a very good try.

Both teams exchanged scoring from then on with some outstanding work from 'Man of the Match' Tom Fallon, who showed both great skill and strength to score the second and keep the Hornets in the match.

Tom Fallon, Liam Sherlock ('Top Tackler') and Zak Marsden ('Coaches Award'), all shone showing great skill and courage, Zak picking up a hat-trick and Tom crashing over to take his second,

Throughout the game Ince pushed forward challenging the Halton team to step-up in defence, and it was only through the sheer resolve of the whole team where HFH were able to secure a hard fought 05 - 07 win.

Tries:
Zac Marsden - 3
Tom Fallon - 2
Jack Craig - 1

Awards:
Man of the Match - Tom Fallon
Top Tackler - Liam Sherlock
Coaches Award - Zac Marsden

Final Score:
INCE ROSE BRIDGE (U7's) 05 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 07

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 29th April 2012

HFH U7’s, like all HFH teams, suffered with the weather in their home clash against Rylands Sharks.
 
The Warrington team arrived raring to go with a big squad full of big players who helped them strike first to take an early lead. Halton, showing good character, stood firm and equalized through a Liam Sherlock try, his first of four.

'Top Tackler' Zac Marsden crossed the white wash for his single & Tom Fallon proved to be a real asset coming off the bench to go over the line twice. 'Man of the Match', Liam Sherlock's contribution to the game was further expanded with a brilliant off load to put Peter Scott ('Coaches Award') through for a single try, therefore bringing a difficult game, played in difficult conditions, to a fair 08 - 08 draw.

Tries:
Liam Sherlock -4
Tom Fallon - 2
Zac Marsden and Peter Scott - 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Liam Sherlock
Top Tackler - Zac Marsden
Coaches Award - Peter Scott

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 08 verses RYLAND SHARKS (U7's) 08

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 6th May 2012

After the downpour last week it was good for the Hornets to travel to an extra fixture against Latchford this weekend in the sunshine! Spirits where high within the team for a good run out against a team the HFH U7's have never played before.

The team did not disappoint with Tom Fallon showing great strength to shrug off numerous players and power his way over for the Hornets. This was quickly followed by Jack Corcoran, Peter and then Tom Fallon and Jack Craig going over again in the first half. Latchford were only able to breach an outstanding defence from the Hornets once!

Liam Sherlock opened the scoring in the second half with George Corcoran going over for his first ever try. Soon after, Jack Craig once again showed pace for his third try, and rightly deserving his 'Man of the Match' award.

George Cororan followed his first try with a second showing real heart to keep pushing forward and rightly deserving his "Coaches Award'.

The Hornets defence was brilliant and commented on by the Latchford coaches as being "outstanding" with 'Top Tackler', Tom Hussey, completing over 10 tackles after coming on in the second half.

Thanks must go to Latchford who kept at the Hornets. They have the makings of a good team and we look forward to playing them again in the future.

Next week, the HFH U7's look forward to an away match at Blackbrook.

Tries:
Jack Craig - 3
Tom Fallon and George Cororan - 2 each
Peter Scott and Liam Sherlock - 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Jack Craig
Top Tackler - Tom Hussey
Coaches Award - George Corcoran

Final Score:
LATCHFORD ALBION (U7's) 02 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 09

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 13th May 2012

HFH U7’s took a trip to Blackbrook and got off to a flying start through a Tom Fallon try. Blackbrook responded quickly to even up the scores until Peter Scott shrugged off some hard tackles to cross the line to restore the Halton lead,

Blackbrook again responded in kind. Peter Scott picked up the lead again and in an excellent defensive effort the Widnes team stood strong to keep their opponents scoreless for the next set of six. This allowed Jack Craig to take the advantage and to score just before half time.

Tom Fallon picked up his second try early in the 2nd half, stretching the Hornets lead.
 
'Top Tackler' Zac Marsden, and 'Coaches Award' winner Finnlay Hill were outstanding, leading Haltons defensive line allowing Jessie Brennan to go over the white wash. Peter Scott picked up his hat-trick and Jack Craig secured his second to end the game 02 - 08 in favour of Halton in a match that required great composure.

Tries:
Peter Scott - 3
Tom Fallon and Jack Craig - 2 each
Jessie Brennan - 1 

Awards:
Man of the Match - TBC
Top Tackler - Zac Marsden
Coaches Award - Finnlay Hill

Final Score:
BLACKBROOK (U7's) 02 verses HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 08

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 20th May 2012

HFH U7’s secured a 07 - 01 win against the visiting Wigan St Judes side played in a good spirited game.

'Coaches Award' winner Jack Craig, opened the scoring for Halton showing some excellent footwork. Jude’s responded quickly to even up the score but credit to the Widnes team’s defence, that this would be the only time St Jude’s were able breach the Hornets defence.

Zac Marsden and the ever reliable 'Top Tackler' Peter Scott, each put their name on the score sheet as did 'Man of the Match' Liam Sherlock and Tom Fallon, who’s playing gets stronger each week.

Jesse Brennan and Tom Hussey added their names to the score sheet in a match that will be remembered for the persistence of St Judes attack, and the excellent defence of Halton.

Tries:
Jack Craig, Zac Marsden, Peter Scott, Liam Sherlock, Tom Fallon, Jesse Brennam and Tom Hussey - All 1 each

Awards:
Man of the Match - Liam Sherlock 
Top Tackler - Peter Scott
Coaches Award - Jack Craig

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) 07 verses WIGAN ST JUDES (U7's) 01

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC

Sunday 27th May 2012

Tries:
TBC

Awards:
Man of the Match - TBC
Top Tackler - TBC
Coaches Award - TBC

Final Score:
HALTON FARNWORTH HORNETS (U7's) verses ???????????????????????? (U7's)

Team:
TBC

Substitutes:
TBC