Travels with Dinno

Following the defeat of Old Brods at the end of the last episode our next opponents were Nottingham Corsairs.  It was a comprehensive drubbing. It was almost as if they had forgotten how to play rugby. Judgment was lacking and no matter what the lads did they just couldn't match the rugby played by Nottingham.

The following week the lads went to Sandal for the Yorkshire Cup semi final. The day felt slightly odd but when it came to the game yet again judgment and luck seemed to desert the team. The forwards played out of their skins and were comfortably controlling the set pieces. At one try to nil down the backs tried a kick through but unfortunately the bounce of the ball didn't favour them. This put an idea in the minds of the players and they tried it again. This time a decision didn't go in their favour and Sandal got away with it again.

In the second half the forwards spent ten minutes camped on the Sandal line and through unselfishness missed the chance to put a try over. Ultimately Sandal came out 15 - 0 winners and went on to win the trophy. It was a game that we could have won and on another day would have done.

Next up Harrogate. I can't actually remember the score on this one.

Next Mansfield and a win in spite of some dodgy refereeing. I saw something unique in this game - a referee penalising one of his own officials. Despite that we won 36-27. Tries by Tom Woods, Trav, George and Angus helped the starting 15 dominate the opposition.

Last up was a 'tournament' featuring Paviors and Dronfield. Dinnington won but the day was bad tempered and the development team played well but didn't get the rewards that their play deserved.

The squad is still a work in progress and some tweaks are needed for next season. There may be one more to come this season.