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U18 v LEH

Claremont battled both the elements and a determined LEH side to secure a 7-5 victory in blustery conditions worthy of Storm Amy. With leaves swirling across the pitch and low autumn sunshine causing havoc with visibility, this was a day when focus and composure truly mattered.

Claremont led 5-4 after a fast, end-to-end first half. LEH saw two yellow cards, but Claremont couldn’t quite convert that advantage into clear daylight on the scoreboard – a reminder to sharpen instincts when ahead. Despite three players sidelined by injury and one away on international duty with Germany, Claremont showed strong progression since the GHS loss, notching up a second consecutive victory. The team embodied John Mitchell’s mantra – “be where your feet are” – staying present, alert and aware of their positioning, even as the wind and glare made play unpredictable.

Claremont’s goalkeeper delivered a standout performance, making five superb short-range saves and showing calm assurance. The D held firm through several intense passages, using smart off-the-ball movement to relieve the pressure. By the final whistle, Claremont had mastered both storm and scoreboard, closing out the game with confidence, stringing passes together, playing keep-ball for fun.

U18B v LEH

A slow start for the U18B team, just one goal up at half time. The girls had a stormer during the second half and displayed some excellent team goals, ending the game with a 10-5 win.

U15A v LEH

A very tight game where both teams were scoring one after the other. A special mention to Faris in goal, who made some superb saves!

U15B v LEH

The 15Bs started strong in their game this weekend, going three goals up. There were some fantastic transitioning moments in the second half, with positive cuts towards the ball all over the field. The final score was 6-3. Player MVPs were Lola-Rose and Lucia. Coach’s MVP was Georgia C, who made a fantastic move to midfield and worked hard on the re-defend.

U14A v LEH

The U14A team put in a fantastic performance on Saturday, coming away with a well-earned 9–6 victory against LEH. From start to finish, the team played with confidence and composure. In attack, they linked up brilliantly, moving the ball quickly and creating some slick passages of play that led to excellent team goals. Defensively, the unit worked hard together, with some superb early slides that shut down crucial drives and frustrated the opposition.
A special mention goes to Issy in goal, who pulled off some fantastic interceptions and provided the platform for confident play right up the pitch. It was a great all-round performance, showing how much the team is growing in both confidence and cohesion.

U13A v LEH

A tight start to the game saw both teams matching goal for goal, leaving it 2-2 at half time. Claremont came alive in the second half, winning the majority of draws and coming away with a 7-4 win.

U12A v LEH

It was a great learning experience for both teams, with coaches actively guiding play throughout. Both sides showed consistent effort and hard work from start to finish.

Netball

1st VII @ Charterhouse – Surrey Schools

A hard but proactive day for our senior team at Surrey Schools. With lots of injuries, the girls’ motto of the day was “teamwork”, “positivity” and “confidence”. All players stepped on court with a smile on their face, a sense of pride and an unbelievable work ethic. The players came up against some tough competition but continued to dig deep and work hard throughout the day.

2s v Reeds

A great game for the 2s who showed resilience and great attacking plays. Our defence turned over a lot of ball but struggled to convert on occasions. All players worked hard to play the ball effectively down the court, narrowly missing out on a win; well done to all involved!

U14A v St Theresa’s

A nail-biting game for the U14A team. With different combinations, the squad worked together to incorporate their training into their gameplay, with slick defence and some key moments in attack. The team won by 2 goals, showing great determination.

Rugby

1st XV v Wallington

Hope were high after a strong performance in the previous match; however, due to a number of boys not being able to play because of injuries or university visits, the back line was put together with sticky tape. The first half was weak by the team, who never got into the game. A strong second half performance saw the boys bounce back with two classy tries from Billy and Raahil. There is plenty of work to do ahead of their next fixture vs Hampton.

2nd XV v Wallington

On a sunny, gusty morning, the mighty U16 rugby side battled valiantly against Wallington. With preparation during the week disrupted by injuries and absence, sixteen fine warriors took to the field. With the wind into our face to begin with, we sadly conceded an early try. The opposition had some strong ball carriers but we continued to work hard in defence, Charlie R making some fine tackles on the wing and Raff B putting in some big shots. The tricky conditions made attacking awkward, but we showed that when we had ball in hand we were able to make the hard yards; Adam V typifying this with an electric run out of defence. After a few scores against us, it was our time to shine as a well-won lineout resulted in Noah W searing away down the left-hand touchline to dot down in the corner. A score against us on the stroke of half time took a bit of the wind out of our sails (metaphorically as it was blowing a gale still!). In the second half, we had renewed vigour and the wind on our backs. Sadly, we started to fatigue and fell off tackles, but Alex T was still turning over ball reminiscent of a young Neil Back (sadly I think you all may need to Google him, quality player!). Hugo H got through a lot of unseen work; he really was our Richard Hill (another 2003 Rugby World Cup winner for reference). The forwards worked manfully and eventually, after a successful and delightful rolling maul, we were able to put the ball through the hands allowing Noah to demonstrate his pace once again. Sadly, the result slightly got away from us but the potential was clear for all those on the sideline to see. With a few more effective training sessions under our belts, we will emerge victorious! Alex T was awarded MVP for his tireless work at the breakdown and a couple of searing runs, akin to a young Kyle Sinckler.

U15A Continental Schools Vase R2 v Rutlish School

Claremont welcomed Rutlish School in the second round of the U15A Continental Schools Vase on a glorious late summer afternoon. The visitors had won their opening round by a substantial margin, but from their late arrival, with players missing, it was apparent this would not be the challenge envisaged. Claremont sportingly dropped their number to match the visitors’ fourteen, but this was the solitary gift offered in a dominant victory.

From the kick-off, Claremont marauded upfield, the first try scored within two minutes, to set the tone. Powerful running from the Claremont pack saw Hector disrupt their breakdown whilst Ed and Giles ran over their defence. Tries from Giles, Nate, Max (3) – twice showing great pace and power from kick-off restarts, Charlie, James S (a neat chip through for him to chase), Eden (great sidestep for the final try and kicked eight immaculate conversions), amongst the processional one-way traffic, the match ended early once a 50-point margin was reached early in the second half. Claremont did concede, as Rutlish found space wide left and will need to be considerably more structured in the rounds to come, but this was a powerful statement of intent from the U15A squad. The next round will be played in the week of 10th November, away at St George’s, Weybridge.

U15B v Royal Alexandra & Albert School

The U15Bs were the comfortable victors in their game against RAA this week. Strong running from the likes of Aidan, Elliot, Jamie and Brodie proved too much for the opposition to stand up to throughout the game. RAA did manage to get on the scoreboard but after some early tackling troubles, Claremont’s defence was much improved in the second half and helped them to their 25-7 win.

U14A v Wallington

What a difference a week makes. The 15s were a different side this week, putting in a performance reflective of how hard they have worked in training. The forwards were well organised and the backs more fluid. On a blustery afternoon, Claremont elected to go with the wind and down the slope in the first half, a decision that paid off. Within a few minutes, big Jay V had powered over to score the opening points. Not long after, Harry B made a classic scrum-half snipe from the back of an innocuous ruck and scored in the corner.

The third score might well go down as the try of the season and would be the envy of any Prem side. Fly-half Jack D placed a well-judged kick over the quickly advancing defence; his kick was gracefully gathered by galloping captain Will C and dotted down under the sticks. A further score left the side 22-0 to the good.

Playing against the wind and uphill was a tough ask, but the side put another three scores past Wallington, two from lightning winger Roshi A, and whilst they conceded a soft try, 41-5 was a fair reflection of their dominance. If the team can make similar strides in their training this week, then Ewell Castle will find themselves with a job to do.

U14B v Royal Alexandra & Albert School

In strong winds, this was a game of errors; dropped passes, knock-ons and missed tackles. But this was a game of determination to keep going. It was clear in the first few minutes that the team should win this game, but despite early domination and brilliant running with the ball, the team slept on the early advantage and the game became a toe-to-toe scrap. Dylan P, Tom GS, George B, Freddie H all showed they could run deep into the opposition territory and the team swiftly went into a three-try lead. But a constant threat from some outstanding athletes remained, and RAA managed to claw their way back into the game. Indeed, with five minutes to go, the score had reversed and RAA had managed to be up 22-19 and were on top. So into the wind, up the hill, Claremont had to find some quality. Yard by yard, and in George B’s case this meant a 100-yard run (80 of which were sideways), the boys edged their way to the line. The boys persevered, were held, but battled back and with the final play of the game the decisive score was made, giving Claremont a 24-22 win. Much to learn from this game, but the passion and determination these boys showed was worth more than all the technique in the world. A fantastic result for all 22 boys.

U13A v Wallington

The U13A team produced a much-improved performance this week, showing clear progress in several key areas. Ball retention in contact was notably better, allowing the team to build sustained phases of play and maintain attacking momentum. The rucking was solid throughout, with players committing effectively and securing quick ball for the backs.

Set pieces were much improved – the scrums were well-organised and with Charlie S getting the ball out quickly, the scrum was providing a reliable platform to launch attacks. Overall, the team’s organisation and structure across the pitch showed real development, reflecting the hard work being put in during training. It was a confident and encouraging performance, demonstrating how far the squad has come in both discipline and teamwork.

U12A v Wallington

Suddenly the U12A look like a rugby team. The game started well with three tries scored by both sides come half time. We got together at half time and discussed the importance of every individual taking responsibility for their own game and tackling. In the second half the intensity shot up. We tackled better and did well in all the contact areas. Three tries from James SW came as a result of some powerful running. We ran with real purpose, taking on the opposition. This was a great team performance. Well done all.

U12B v Wallington

The U12B team put in a dominant performance in their third outing of the season, showing great teamwork and commitment against Wallington. The boys controlled the game with strong carries, quick rucking, and sharp passing out wide. The try scorers were Ethan, Will, Finn, Max and Callum, each finishing off some excellent team play. The whole team contributed to a convincing display, with everyone stepping up in defence and attack. Man of the Match went to Ethan for an outstanding effort, leading by example throughout the match. A fantastic result and a big step forward for the team – well done, U12Bs!

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