Sullivan 1st, 2nd medallion, 14s and 13s, all had good impressive wins. The medallion game was stopped 25 mins early following the return of Willie Anderson to coaching the medallion side. His first instruction to them, “you are not kicking at all today.” The game was stopped after 50 points 25 mins early!
The 1s had quite a few personnel changes; Captain, 2 wingers, a centre and tight head all not available. The ensuing changes saw players from the 3rd moving to the 2nd XV and the 1st XV bolstered by 2nd XV players.
141 Pictures slideshow here from Sullivan 1st XV v Dal Riada 1st XV – click here –
Sullivan opened slowly in the first half goin down by a penalty in the first 5 minutes, 0-3. They responded immediately witha try. Then following good work by the backs and forwards they exerted alot of pressure and Sullivan stayed in the driving seat in all facets of play. The visitors were not in the game in the 1st half.
Interview with Dal Riada Rugby Coach Benjy Van Der Byl – CLICK HERE –
Interview with Sullivan Rugby Coach Mike Rodgers – CLICK HERE –
In the 2nd half Dal Riada awoke, found their rythm and pressed the Sullivan side through a strong scrummage, effective line out and some very gallant tackling.
Video of some good Dal Riada pressure – CLICK HERE –
Video Of Final Sullivan Try – CLICK HERE –
Dal Riada Try Here”> Dal Riada Try Video – CLICK HERE –
Overall, the Sullivan team when they stepped up a gear regularly found themselves with scoring opportunity and the cohesion found from their tour to South Africa stood them in good stead
Final Score Sullivan 1st XV 19- Dal Riada 1st XV 11.
The next match for Sullivan 1st XV is against Grosvenor. Sullivans coach Mike Rodgers is a former Grosvenor teacher and the new principle of Sullivan is the former vice principle of Grosvenor.
“I hope to welcome back some of the injured players during the week so that they will be available for the Saturday fixture.” Mike Rodgers Sullivan Coach.
