Queens claim narrow victory
RUGBY: Bedford Queens scored a 17-10 victory over Rushden & Higham in Midlands Three East South on Saturday while Bedford Swifts lost 45-12 at Northampton BBOBs.
Rushden started the stronger side and only some strong tackling and good defence enabled Queens to hold out for 20 minutes before Rushden touched down a converted try.
Queens remained on the back foot for another 10 minutes and lost Simon Caddick to injury.
Constant infringements by Rushden saw one of their players sin-binned and Queens took full advantage as John Fisk scored in the corner as Queens trailed 7-5 at the break.
Queens were more focused in the second and Rushden were put on the back foot when captain, Luke Wilson, finished off a strong forwards drive.
The visitors became more frustrated as they tried to take the game to Queens and Ryan Lennon was harshly yellow-carded as Rushden levelled the scores at 10-10 with the resulting penalty.
Queens stepped up to the plate in the last 20 minutes and through improved discipline, stronger tackles and some clever tactical kicking by player/coach Ash Tapper, gained the upper hand.
With eight minutes to go, Queens’ forwards took the ball into the Rushden 22 and the pressure of several scrums created the opportunity for Tim Chapman to score and Dave Morrish slotted over the conversion to seal victory.
Queens chairman Tim Ayles added: “This keeps us away from the bottom of the table and a couple more wins should help secure our position in this league.
“The team played well and everyone contributed to a great game and a well-deserved win.”
This weekend Swifts host Deepings and Queens entertain Stamford in their re-arranged fixture.
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Tuesday 29 May 2012
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