Greame's Greats

Contact & undefeated in the 2009 tournament

2009-04-13T11:16:00.001-07:00

Matt joined the team later in the 2008-2009 season (post his Autumn lay off due to glandular fever) which culminated in a terrific showing at the end of season tournament hosted by Exeter Saracens in early April. Okehampton were undefeated throughout the day but were ousted from the semi finals based on the number of tries scored. Well done Okehampton! Here are a selection of photos (with a Haygarth bias!) I took here.....

A festival end to the season

2008-05-01T05:52:00.000-07:00

Okehampton Under 8s tag rugby team capped a strong season with a great turnout to field two teams at the Ivybridge Rugby Tournament recently. Each team played five matches each against Kingsbridge, Devonport, Sidmouth, Topsham and Saltash. The players were Angus Cunningham, Eevee Banbury, Gregory Daniel, Edward McCarthy, Corey Holiday, Ethan Hoggins, Adam Wonnacott, Oliver MaCarthy, Matthew Haygarth, Joseph Stratton, Leon Horn, Jack Ogbourne, Nathan Tomlinson (from the Unders 7s) and Max Ford. Out of a total of ten matches played on the day Okehampton won 5, drew one and lost four. The day had a happy' festival' feel to it and there was a strong team spirit for all players parents and coaches , who enjoyed a picnic in the spring sunshine cheering on the young stars. At the end of the tournament chief coach Greame Horn made a speech to the team and thanked all involved for a great season and bidded Matthew Haygarth farewell as he is destined to move away for next season. The parents and players would like to thank the coaches Greame Horn, Tina Adams, Jamie Hoggins and Thomas Ogborne for their dedication through the season and the team looks forwartd to starting contact this autumn. With a team spriit like this one, Okehampton Rugby has a fine future ahead. More images I took from the day can be viewed by clicking here. Phil Haygarth

Easter Sunday - against Wales!

2008-05-01T04:57:00.001-07:00

On Easter Sunday Okehampton played a visiting touring team from Wales at home, it was wet, windy and very muddy, but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. They played an 11 aside game captained by Joseph Stratton, Okehampton was defended well by Ethan Hoggins, Eevee Bambury and Ed McCarthy with excellent passing and tagging through out the game. Ollie Arden, Simon Moody, Jack Ogbourne all made excellent runs with Leon Horn and Joseph Stratton who both scored 3 tries each. We would like to thank Nathan, Ben and Henry from Okehampton U7's who made up our team of 11 a side they all had a brilliant game. Tina Adams

Okehampton Under 8s dominate Exeter Chiefs

2008-04-06T11:50:00.000-07:00

On Sunday 8th April, in a chilly day peppered with snow showers, Okehamapton under 8s ran rings around their hosts Exeter Chiefs. The first game was won 9-1 with Okehampton try scorers Jack Ogbourne, Joseph Stratton, Corey Holiday and an amazing six from Leon Horn. In the second match Okehampton dominated again scoring 9 tries to Exeter's nil, this time with two from Leon, 4 from Joesph, one from Corey and two from Matthew Haygarth. Angus Cunningham narrowly missed out a long run to making it ten. Teamwork was the key to success of Okehampton, with selfless passing and rewards of hours of Friday night training paying off. Congratulations to Graeme Horn and Tina Adams for some excellent coaching. Phil

Mixed fortunes at Ivybridge

2008-02-25T12:07:00.000-08:00

On Sunday 24th February Okehampton Under 8s traveled to Ivybridge and played three games - two against the hosts and one against their fellow visitors, Topsham. Both games against Ivybridge were won by Okehampton. the first match was won 6-1 with 3 tries from Gregory Daniel and one each from Leon Horn, Joseph Stratton and Corey Holiday. In the second game Okehampton won 3-0 with tries scored from Leon Horn, Corey Holiday and Matthew Haygarth. The game against Tophsm was hard fought but in the end Okehampton lost 5-8 to Topsham, with Okehampton's Leon Horn and Joseph Stratton scoring two each, and Gregory Daniel scoring one try. The overall performance on the day was impressive team play with excellent passing and support. This team will go a long way in the future! Some photos by Anne Haygarth here. Phil Haygarth.

Tested yet still unbeaten

2008-02-10T23:54:00.000-08:00

On Sunday 10th February Okehampton Under 8s played two matches away at Launceston. A bright and sunny spring morning was the backdrop for a scare for the team who faced a tight and initially well organized opposition. After a strong start from Launceston, Okehampton clawed back the first game to draw 3-3, with Okehampton scorers Leon Horn, Oliver Arden and Edward McCarthy. In the second game Okehampton recovered to win 4-2, with three tries from Leon Horn and one from Matthew Haygarth. The picture shows main scrorer Leon enjoying a post match chip with his coach/Dad/referee Greame! More pictures are here. The next match is next Sunday away at Sidmouth. Phil

Away victory for Okehampton against Exeter Sauracens

2008-02-03T12:01:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday 27th January Okehampton under 8s traveled away to Exeter Saracens and played 4 quarters to win by 11 to 4. The try scorers were Leon Horn (6), Oliver Arden (1), Gregory Daniels (2) and Edward McCarthy(1). Okehampton showed fabulous team spirit and with well supported play. Photos from the day can be viewed here. Phil.

Home vicitories against Ivybridge and Bude

2007-12-16T10:37:00.000-08:00

Okehampton Under 8s secured two home victories on Sunday 16th December 2007. With an icy cold wind, the team won 4-2 against Ivybridge, with Okehampton tries scored by Gregory Daniels (2) and Leon Horn (2). In the second match against Bude, Okehampton won 4-3, with two tries from Gregory Daniels and and one each scored by Leon Horn and Matthew Haygarth. In the following two 'friendly' games Okehampton lost 4-2 to Ivybridge and 3-2 to Bude. It was a day characterized by some great straight runs and some strong support for the team. The next meeting of the team will be a practice session on 11th January on the astro turf.

Pictures of the matches taken by Anne Haygarth can be viewed here.

A high resolution image of the team by Anne Haygarth on the 16th December can be viewed here

Phil

Victory against Exeter Saracens

2007-11-25T11:46:00.000-08:00

on 25th November 2007 Okehampton under 8s secured a strong victory at home against visitors Exeter Saracens. On a mild sunny morning, the A team kicked off about 1045 and secured a 8-1 win with Leon Horn being the main scorer of 4 tries (pictured), plus two from Joseph Stratton, one from Corey Holiday and Greg Daniels (more pictures by P. Haygarth click here). The second 'friendly' match with a slightly differtent loin up was a tie at 5-5 with Okehampton Scorers Adam Wonnacott, Joesph Stratton 1, Edward McCarthy 1, Oliver Arden and Angus Bond. Next Sunday the team will have 'contact' training on the school field in Okehampton at 1030, in preparation for starting contact matches next September. Phil.

Stunning victory away at Barnstaple for Okehampton under 8s

2007-11-18T11:40:00.000-08:00

Greame Horn's Okehampton Under 8s traveled to Barnstaple last Sunday 18th November 2007 and won both their matches against their hosts convincingly. The first match was won 6-1 with two tries scored by Okehampton's Jack Ogbourne, Leon Horn and Greg Davies each. A great photo of one of Leon's tries was captured here by Anne Haygarth. In the second game Okehampton won 3-1 with Greg Daniels, Ethan Hoggins and Angus Bond all scoring a try. Angus's try was particularly noteworthy as this was his first cap for the team and thus he shows much potential. The team's second coach Tina Adams commented that the team's strengths on the day were excellent tagging and support. This maintains Okehampton's unbeaten record this season for a side that continue sto go from strength to strength. More photos taken by Anne Haygarth are here. Phil Haygarth.

A muddy victory against Exeter Chiefs

2007-10-29T00:43:00.000-07:00

Okehampton Under 8s secured convincing victories in two games on Sunday 28th October. The match was played out at North Tawton in appalling wind and rain. In the first game Okehampton won 11-2 with 7 tries from Leon Horn and one from Matthew Haygarth, Joseph Stratton, Adam Wonacott and Eathan Hoggins. The second game was also won by Okehampton. This continues an unblemished record for the strong and committed side. The next fixture is away at Barnstaple on 18th November. A picture by Simon Ford is posted here. Phil Haygarth

Great show away at Launceston

2007-10-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

Okehampton under 8s rugby team maintained their strong show with 12 players turning up to play Launceston on the morning of Sunday 18th October. Two teams of 6 were selected at random to play two games. The first game was won by Okehampton by 11-3, with 9 tries scored by Leon Horn and one each from Joseph Stratton and Greg Daniels. The second game was more closely fought and despite tries from Matthew Haygarth, Oliver MCarthy and Leon Horn, Okehampton lost by 5 to 3. The next fixture is at North Tawton on 28th October.

The boys are back in action - victory at home against Tavistock

2007-10-07T12:18:00.001-07:00

This Sunday October 7th Graeme's team were back in action for the new season inspired by the previous day's success of the England team against Australia, convincingly won against Tavistock Under 8s in two matches. The first game, which was played as a 7 aside and Okehampton won 3-5, with scorers Edward McCarthy, Greg Daniels, and Leon Horn. The next game was ten aside and was won 3-0 by Okehampton, with scorers being Alex Browne, Greg Daniels and Leon Horn. Coach Greame Horn was delighted by the large turn out at the start of the season. Local photographer Ian Sant turned out to take some photos for the Okehampton Times and additional photos on the day taken by Phil Haygarth can be viewed by clicking here.