SILHILLIANS  0 - 33  HEREFORD

Saturday 8 April 2006

Powergen Midlands 3 West (South)

After a quarter-hour, the Hereford pack took play into the home 22. A concerted attack by both forwards and backs led to a try by Griffiths which was not converted. Play swung evenly from end to end for the remainder of the half. Hereford deserved their 5-0 half time lead.

Hereford kicked off to start the second half and set up an attack. Sillhillians turned over the ball and kicked ahead. The ball was fielded by Sean Day who immediately counter attacked. A swerving run covering 70 yards led to a ruck which again released the Hereford backs for Day to score. The try was converted by Jeremy Grisman to give Hereford a 12-0 lead.

Hereford started to dominate the play, which led to Kieran Griffiths scoring his second try, converted by Grisman.

Hereford continued to play with verve and determination. A tremendous drive by the forwards led to a try under the posts by Des White, converted by Grisman to increase the visitors lead to 26 points.

Sillhillians came more into the game but when their attack was stopped, Hereford recycled the ball. A series of attacks and rucks eventually led to Ben Collier to score an excellent try which was again converted by Grisman. Sillhillians continued to play good rugby but the Hereford defence stood firm. The final score was a 33 points to nil victory for Hereford, an outstanding and excellent team performance.

 PHOTOGRAPHS, WITH THANKS TO FRANK DULLEHAN: