New Milton RFC U15s completed a dominant unbeaten season with victory in the Hampshire RFU plate final, beating local rivals Ellingham & Ringwood 40-17
New Milton U15s completed a dominant unbeaten season with victory in the Hampshire plate final, lifting the crown after a 40-17 win over local rivals Ellingham & Ringwood.
The squad made the short trip up the M3 to meet Ellingham & Ringwood under blue skies at the showpiece final hosted by Winchester RFC.
The match was the final hurdle in completing a remarkable unbeaten season, which included two massive victories against league one sides Alton RFC and Petersfield RFC.
Led by captain Sam Tillier-Wood and vice-captain Will Bulmer, the team entertained supporters with a demonstration of a fast ball, dominant carries and great defence against a well-drilled and dynamic E&R side.
Special mentions to Alfie Crane for his safe hands and territorial runs and Sam Bainbridge, who orchestrated the side with precision and delivered near-flawless conversion kicks to maximise New Milton’s score line.
Line jumpers Tom Wells and Owyn Mayer for their fearless high-work and hooking duo Sam Goode and Ollie Peck for dominant scrum work.
New Milton U15s: D. Ware, T. Weston, S. Goode, O. Peck, J. Beasley, G. Langley, A. Hughes, G. Manley, A. Russell, L. Debenham, T. Wells, O. Mayer, T. Metcalf, B. Tugwell, S. Tillier-Wood, L. Punton, F. Lewis, T. Chisnall, C. Smith, B. Baylis, J. Middleton, S. Bainbridge, O. Challis, M. Pattison, W. Bulmer, T. Johnson, L. Jones, C. Tu’ivai, A. Seamer, A. Crane.
