With the opposition topped up with loan players, Chinnor received the kick off and immediately set about taking the fight to Chesham. Time spent practicing rucking had paid off and Chinnor were able to recycle the ball with more confidence than of late. Chesham tackled well and occasionally snaffled the ball back, reminding Chinnor that any inattention or sloppy play would be penalised.

Chinnor scored three tries, with one converted, in the first half. All came from a combination of forwards and back play, with the ball initially being worked forward, before being passed out to the wings. There was great interplay between players, with the ball kept alive when seemingly lost as well as good communication and decision making within the team. 0-17 going into the break.

The second half was a tougher affair. Now with stronger loan players and Chinnor being slightly less consistent, Chesham were able to bulldoze their way through to score three tries over fifteen minutes. With only ten minutes to play, Chinnor, who had never stopped playing, rediscovered top gear and it was all one way. Chinnor were probing, getting stopped, occasionally losing the ball, then winning it back, then going again - and all in Chesham's half! With only three minutes to go, their effort paid off and scored try #4. Then came a resurgent Chesham who offloaded beautifully from contact to level the score. 22-22 at the final whistle.

It was undoubtedly Chinnor's most assured performance with a well rounded team effort. The stronger players still stood out for their skill, but everyone stepped up to make their tackles, run the ball into contact and secure the ball in the ruck. It would be hard to pick a backs player of the match as there was nothing between them. In the forwards, there were sterling performances from several players. However, the testament to all the forwards was that the ball was confidently secured for the scrum half to distribute. The players may have been disappointed not to win, but they did themselves and the club proud.

The team has one final fixture this season whilst on tour... Go Chinnor!

1. Daisy C
2. Summer I
3. Grace N
4. Ava B
5. Lily F
8. Violet R
9. Ellie B
10. Jemima C
11. Dulcie R
12. Pietra V-O
13. Rennie F
14. Ceci A
15. Hope B (captain)
16. Eleanor C
17. Eleanor H
18. Kayla W

Referee: Mr Jack Adania - BSRFR
Photo: Lynette Bretherton

Match details

Match date

Sun 21 Apr 2024

Kickoff

13:00

Meet time

12:00

Location

High Wycombe RFC

Instructions

Space directly outside the clubhouse is limited, we recommend using the 2 larger carparks at either end of Kingsmead, near the floodlit pitch or by pitch 4 as both are a short walk to the clubhouse. If choosing to park on roadside please be sure to park legally, safely and considerately. Any car sharing where possible will obviously be a bonus.

Clubhouse and Changing rooms:
We will be offering changing rooms but recommend players arrive dressed as near ready to play as possible. It will be possible for teams to pitch gazebo's for changing and storing bags.

The clubhouse bar and kitchen will be open for spectators.

Pitches:
All pitches will be ready for players to start warm ups at 12 noon, all games are scheduled to kick off at 1/1.15pm

The games will be followed by presentations and plenty of food for all players, post game, will be served upstairs in the Clubhouse, and in the spirit of rugby, we hope all teams will stay for this. The women's six nations Wales v France will also be on the big screen in the club house from 3:15pm.

Team overview

Chinnor U14 Girls secure draw in final fixture ahead of tour...