Shawlands Sharks
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Sat 15 Jan 2022
Glasgow Raptors
0
42
Cartha Queen's Park RFC
Shawlands Sharks
Sharks/Gazelles join forces to overpower Raptors

Sharks/Gazelles join forces to overpower Raptors

Grahame Dunbar18 Jan 2022 - 12:19
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Report - Mark Todd Photos - Greg

GLASGOW RAPTORS 0 GAZELLES/SHARKS 42

Some of the Sharks squad headed over to Clydebank RFC to team up with near neighbours GHA Gazelles to play Glasgow Raptors. The game plan of punching up through the forwards before releasing the ball to the backs paid handsomely for the visitors as they ran in four tries in the opening twenty minutes. The Sharks had a good hand in one of them as Garry Bessant took a knock down from a line out charging up the line before passing inside to the support player who was stopped a yard short. Mark Todd then picked up the ball from the base of the ruck and dived over as the defence were caught off guard. Line outs were going particularly well for the visitors as their jumper at 2 stole several of the home side ball. The home side put up a spirited challenge and had a couple of good runs which only stout defence ensured that they were not rewarded with any points. The visitors then ran in another four tries to complete the scoring with one being converted. The artificial pitch was one of the best played on and it was also one of the biggest too. A great game played in the right spirit, thanks to the hosts for the game and hospitality afterwards. Also to Greg Wood who came down to support his team mates from the side lines and took some photos of the game. The fact that we can team up with local clubs to ensure that you can get a game going is proof that social rugby is alive and well allowing those who want a run out on the odd Sat or too get one. Next tournament at Adrossan on Sat 22 Feb joining with hosts , GHA and Whitecraigs. After that it’s our clubs turn to host at Dumbreck involving same four clubs.

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Match date

Sat 15 Jan 2022

Kickoff

13:00

Meet time

12:00
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