12th April 2008

Ollerton played Southwell 2nds at home, the side that beat their 2nd team 94-0 last week and just lost 32-29. This was a super game of rugby with both sides scoring 5 tries a piece it was a penalty that won Southwell the game.
Southwell took the lead with a well struck penalty, Ollerton replied soon after with a fine try from Prop Dave Harradine, then a reverse pass from Fred Ford put Man of the Match Eric Cranmer in for the first of his hat trick of tries. End to end play saw Southwell come back with 2 great tries outwide,1 converted. Then Ollertons No8 Darren Wilford crashed over for a try after a good rolling maul. Cranmer scored again in a blind side move skinning the defence plus 2 conversions by Kev Cogan. Just before half time Southwell finished off the half with two good tries. Half time 24 - 25 to Southwell
In the second half Southwell pressed again and scored a converted try from their No6. Tempers flared and Southwells scrumhalf and Ollertons Prop John Wooff were both yellow carded and given ten minutes rest to cool down in the sinn bin. Ollerton's defence was good with try saving tackles from Kris Mathews and Luke Dymyd then Ollerton finished well with Eric Cranmer scoring a popular try outwide to complete his hat trick

Ollerton 2nds played Retford 2nds away and lost 27-7. This was a good hard game with Retford having the edge up front. Ollerton's try came from David Wilson outpacing the defence to score in the corner, touchline conversion from Matt Abdy and Ollerton's man of the match went to strong running Centre Scott Gretton.

5th April 2008

Ollerton played Worksop at home and were victorious 24-17.
This was a very tough Forward battle, but it was Ollertons backs who had the edge scoring 4 tries to Worksops 3. The first half was all Ollerton as they got off to a great start flying Winger Russel Coleman scored 2 early tries in the right hand corner after some good work from Scrum half Rian Bartle. Ollertons front row of John Woof, Richard Atkins and Neil Siddons produced some excelent scrummaging this set up 2 more tries 1 from Winger Eric Cranmer who handed off the defence to score outwide the other from Centre Luke Barker who smashed through the middle then wriggled over for the try. Both converted by Steve Porsze. 24-0 at the break.
The second half was a different story though Worksop upped their game and played some good 10 man rugby starving Ollertons backs of the ball they were rewarded with 3 very good Forward tries plus 1 conversion. In the last 10 miutes Ollerton put in some fine defensive work with man of the match Steve Shephard making a couple of big hits and Ollerton held on for the victory.

Ollerton 2nds travelled to Southwell and were beaten 94-0 in a miss match. All credit to Ollerton who honoured the fixture and travelled away despite Southwell cancelling on them the previous week. Southwell were far to strong and ran several tries but Ollertons heads never dropped and played some good rugby at times.

29th March 2008

Ollerton 2nds took on Lincoln 3rds and won 22-12.
Ollerton had a mixture of youth and experience with a couple of first teamers in to bolster up the side.
Lincoln were winning 12-5 at half time scoring 2 good forward tries plus a conversion to Ollertons 1 Winger Eric Cranmer dived over to score in the corner after a battering run and offload from Shaun Cockayne. In the second half it was stalemate for the first 20 then Ollertons fitness showed and they ran in 3 late tries. Cranmer going over for his brace, Steve Shephard sprinting in under the posts with Kev Cogan converting and to finish off Man of the match Russel Coleman picked up a loose ball and sliced through the defence to score outwide.

15th March 2008

Ollerton took on Mellish at home and lost 27-10.
This was the first time Ollerton have played Mellish in a first team fixture. Mellish scored 5 tries to Ollertons 2, Mellish were more organised and their rush defence was good although Ollerton can take heart from this game as Mellish play a couple of leagues above.
The first half score was 12-0 to Mellish after 2 strong tries 1 from the forwards the other from their Centre, they could of scored 2 more but try saving tackles from Dave Harradine and Andy Peabody kept the score respectable, Mellish also added 1 conversion.
Early in the second half it was a scrappy affair with Ollerton frustrating Mellish, the Refs decisions were spot on and he dished out 4 yellow cards to cool things down Mellishes No7 and 13 were sin binned and Ollertons Steve Wallis and Scott Gretton also had 10 mins rest. After this turmoil there was some good Rugby played, Mellish scored 3 tries 2 up front and 1 outwide and Ollerton scored 2 well deserved tries. Fly half Steve Porsze's vision and kick over released his Winger Eric Cranmer who skinned the defence to score in the corner. From a 10 metre lineout Ollertons Forwards drove forward and Skipper Stuart Parker went crashing over for the try. Ollertons man of the match went to Flanker Simon Hayward.

Ollerton 2nds played Newark 4ths in the Pennant at home and won 12-10. This was a cracking game of rugby with Ollerton pinching it with a conversion. Newark scored the only points in the first half with a good try 5-0 at half time. In the second half Ollerton scored 2 tries 1 from Centre Sean Cockayne and the other from No8 Andy Hinds, Newark replied with another try but Luke Barkers conversion sealed it for Ollerton. Man of the match went to Popular Prop Mark Barber.
Ollerton are looking forward to their easter tour to Whitley Bay next week.

8th March 2008

Ollerton took a side to Retford 2nds and came away with a 29-0 victory.
Both sides opted for an early kick off so they could watch the international game and it also gave Ollerton a chance to play some new players in a first team game. Ollerton managed to get 14 players there on time so Retford sportingly lent them a player. The game was played in good spirits but Ollertons three quarters were on form scoring all the tries.
Ollerton had a good first half with Man of the match Simon hayward scoring 2 early tries his pace and power took him over for both tries. The next try came from debutant Centre Scott Gretton who always broke the gainline and was rewarded with a fine try. The last try of the half went to Veteren Winger Eric Cranmer who showed his full repertoire of skills to score from the half way line. Steve Porsze slotted over 2 conversions.
In the second half Retford upped their game and were unlucky not to score a couple of times it was try saving tackles from Ollertons Kris mathews and debutant Reece Churm that kept them out. there was only 1 try in this half that was scored by crash ball Centre Martin Burton who spun his way to the line after a scissor move. Unfortunately the game was cut short due to an injury to Retfords Centre, Ollerton wish him well.

Ollerton 2nds played host to Ripley Rhinos in the league and fell 15-14
This game could of gone either way but Ripley sealed it with a well struck penalty.
It was 7-0 to Ripley at half time scoring a good converted try. In the second half Ollerton upped their game and scored 2 tries 1 from Sean Cockayne who crashed over the other from Allan Black who picked up a loose ball and sliced through the defence to score both converted by Matt Abdy. Ripley hit back with another try and in the last minutes of the game kicked the winning penalty. man of the match went to Ollertons No 8 Andy Hinds.

1st March 2008

Ollerton played host to top of Midland 6 league leaders Worksop and fell 33-12.
This was a good hard game with Worksops Pack winning the forward battle on the day.
Worksop started strong with some good rucking early on, this was rewarded with a Forward try. Ollerton battled hard for the next 20 mins and when the ball eventually went outwide Winger Eric Cranmer was on hand to race in for a fine try. Just before the break Worksop scored another forward try and a penalty half time score 13-5 to Worksop.
In the second half Ollerton started much better Ollertons man of the match Rian Bartle saw a blindside gap and sliced through several defenders to score outwide he also added the touchline conversion leaving the scores 13-12 to Worksop with 20 mins to go. Worksops centre charged down a clearance kick and scored under the posts. Ollertons Hooker Steve Wallis and Worksops Fullback both had 10 mins rest in the sin bin for fighting. In the last 10 worksop finished strong scoring a converted try and 2 penalties to seal their promotion. Ollerton are still 2nd in the league and could still make it to the play offs

Ollerton 2nd team took on Mellish thirds at home and came away 26-0 victors. This was a tough game due to the high winds making smooth play difficult. Ollertons pack dominated through out winning almost all scrums and line outs. Front row Mark Holmshaw having a good forwards game. Evergreen Fly half Rob Berry controlled his backs excellently linking up well with centre Luke Barker who made some good yards by avoiding tackles. Ollerton took the lead midway in the first half after Ollertons pack won the oppositions scrum in their 22 and floated the ball to winger Eddie Jackson who palmed off his opposite number to dive over in the corner. Another try in the first half went to Berry under the posts. One converted by Scott Dahling to make it 12-0 at half time.
Ollerton slowed their game in the second half and it took Captain Allan Black to rally his players into playing the rugby they are capable of. Ollertons next try came from number 8 Matt Adby after some powerful running. One final try went to Man of the Match and Chairman of the club Keith Ryan who scored under the posts. Both converted by Fullback Dahling to finish the game 26-0. A mention must go to all of Ollertons pack who played excellent all game.

23rd February 2008

Ollerton travelled to Notts Casuals in the County Cup quarter finals and lost 65 - 7. Ollerton were under no illusions that this was going to be a hard fixture as Casuals are riding high in their league.
Ollerton travelled away lacking a few key players due to injuries and illness but no excuses, Casuals were the far better side, running in ten tries to Ollertons' one.
Casuals were winning 24 - 7 at Half time, they scored four tries and Ollertons Winger Eric Cranmer scored a 40m interception try, converted by Steve Porsze.
The second half Casuals piled on the pressure with the wind they scored three quick tries. Ollertons Flanker Allan Black received 10 minutes rest in the sin bin for stamping. Then Casuals finished strong scoring another three tries. Casuals also scored a penalty and six conversions.
Ollertons Man of the Match went to Prop John Wooff who proved a handful for Casuals all day.
Ollerton take on Worksop at home next week in the league.

16th February 2008

Ollertons home league game was cancelled at the last minute by Bourne. Fortunately Ollerton managed to get an away fixture against Mansfield 2nds. The score was 24 -15 to Mansfield.
This was a very close game with Mansfield just having the edge scoring four tries to Ollerton's three. It was stalemate for the first 20 minutes, then Ollertons scrum half Fred Ford charged down a clearance kick and pounced on the ball for a try. Mansfield replied to this with a good try outwide. Half time score 5 all.
In the second half Mansfield started strong, scoring straight from the kick off under the posts, converted. Ollertons Centre Martin Burton intercepted a Mansfield attack then fed Man of the Match Fullback Luke Dymyd who threw a long pass to his Winger Eric Cranmer, he outpaced the defence to score. Mansfield upped the tempo and scored two tries up front, one converted. Cranmer poached his second try from a Mansfield knock on, he picked the ball up and raced in to score the last points of the match.
Ollerton look forward to their away fixture against Tupton next week.

Ollertons 2nd team travelled to Derby University and won 107 - 21. Ollerton took advantage of Derby missing a couple of key players. Ollerton were stronger in all departments even though Derby scored three good converted tries. Ollertons try scorers were Scott Gretton 4, Carl Milne a hat trick, David Wilson a hat trick, Man of the Match Luke Barker 2, Eddie Jackson 2, Matt Abdy 2, Andy Hinds 2, and Luke Rogerson plus 6 conversions from Barker.

9th February 2008

Ollertons' first team away game was cancelled at the last minute by Horncastle. The second team flew the flag at home against Keyworth 2nds in a Notts Pennant Fixture and won convincingly 82 - 5.

This was a good clean game with Ollerton dominating throughout. They scored fourteen tries to Keyworths one. Ollertons try scorers were Carl Milnes having a great day scoring five tries and six conversions, Pete Davies hat trick, Andy Hinds two tries, Mark Glaves, Martin Hempsall, Fred Ford and Luke Barker all scoring one apiece. Keyworth never lost heart and scored a good forward try for their efforts. Man of the Match went to Luke Hewgill.

Ollerton look forward to their league match against Bourne new week at home

2nd February 2008

SKEGNESS 31 - OLLERTON 10

Ollerton travelled to Skegness for a Midlands 6 league game and lost 31 -10. This was a very physical game with Skegness eventually running away with it, five tries to Ollertons 2.
Ollerton started strong and attacked Skegness for the first quarter. A good interception from Centre Martin Burton who then released his Winger Eric Cranmer, he outpaced the defence to score in the corner. Skegness replied straight after this with their Centre going over, and just before half time the Seasiders scored a good forward try. Both converted leaving it 14-5 at the break.
In the second half Skegness scored straight from the kick off also converted. Ollerton made some surging runs from Stuard Parker and Mark Hayden, and good line outs with Darren Wilford catching most balls all day. Ollerton were rewarded from a poor Skegness clearance kick, Cranmer caught the ball, handed off the defence and raced in for his second try. In the last quarter Skegness scored two late tries to seal the victory. Ollertons Man of the Match went to Flyhalf Rian Bartle. Ollerton travel away to another Lincolnshire side Horncastle next week.

26th January 2008

OLLERTON 19 CLEETHORPES 12

Ollerton took on Cleethorpes at home in a Midlands 6 league fixture and won 19-12. This was a very tough game with Ollertons awesome defence being the key factor. They also scored the only three tries of the game.
Cleethorpes had the better start scoring 3 penalties in the first 30 minutes. Their Centre had a good boot on him and slotted over all three after Ollertons persistant offside. Ollerton responded with 2nd Row Darren Wilford winning his line out ball, this made a platform for a driving maul and Winger Eric Cranmer joined in at the back, peeled off and crashed over for the first try of the game. Touchline conversion from Flyhalf Rian Bartle. Just before half time Cleethorpes kicked another penalty leaving it 12 - 7 at the break.
In the second half Ollerton moved up a gear and excelled in attack and defence. Flying Winger Russell Coleman juggled the ball outwide and sprinted in under the posts for a try. Converted by Bartle. Ollertons Forwards performed well against a massive Cleethorpes pack and Wilford's catch and drive from a line out set up Hooker Steve Wallis who spun round and dived over the line for the final try. In the last quarter Cleethorpes threw everything at Ollerton but could not breach the try line. Martin Burton and Wilford both had a ten minute rest in the sin bin for over zealous play. Try saving tackles came from Man of the Match Kris Mathews and Martin Hempsall.
This was a cracking result for Ollerton who now go second in the league after a couple weeks off due to bad weather and cancellations. Ollerton take on Skegness next week away.

15th December 2007

Ollerton played host to North Hykeham in a Midland 6 league game and won 18-14.
This was a good hard game with both teams evenly matched although Ollerton had the edge scoring 2 tries to Hykehams 1. This result takes Ollerton 2nd in the table just behind Worksop.
In the first half North Hykeham looked the better side scoring 2 penalties early on. Ollerton weathered the storm and in the last ten minutes of the half scored a try, conversion and a penalty. No 8 Stuart Parker offloaded to Flanker Kris Mathews who drew the defence then sent a long pass to Winger Eric Cranmer who handed off the defence and dived over in the corner for the first try of the game. Touch line conversion by Kev Cogan plus a penalty from Rian Bartle leaving it 10-6 to Ollerton at the break.
The second half was a scrappy affair with Ollertons persistant offside costing them 3 yellow cards, Rian Bartle, Steve Wallis and Martin Hempsall all had ten minutes rest in the sin bin at different times during the half. Hykeham capitalised on these penalties and scored a fine backs try plus a penalty. Ollertons resolute defence and never give in attitude kept them in it with try saving tackles from Luke Hewgill and man of the match Martyn Burton. A 5 metre scrum was awarded to Ollerton and Skipper Parker picked up and crashed over for a try and a late penalty from Bartle back on the pitch sealed the win

Ollerton 2nds took on top of the Pennant league Derby vets at home and lost 11-3
This was a tough game with Derbys size and experience being the key factor they scored a try and 2 penalties Ollertons points came from a Matt Abdy penalty and their man of the match went to Flanker Mark Hayden.

8th December 2007

Ollerton 2nds 0 – Bingham 20

Ollertons first team did not have a fixture this weekend and so the seconds flew the flag. Ollerton seconds travelled away to play Bingham firsts in the pennant plus league. This was a tough fixture with the rain making efficient playing difficult. Ollerton out muscled their opposition but couldn’t get good enough ball to the backs to make it count. At half time Ollerton trailed the young Bingham side 12-0 after conceding 2 tries. The second half continued the same with good driving from Ollertons players with John Woofe playing a good forwards game. Ollerton conceded another try and a penalty in the second half to make the final score 20-0. Ollerton’s Man of the match went to Flyhalf Simon Hayward who had a good all round game. Ollerton 1st Team take on North Hykeham at home in the league and Ollerton 2nds have a big game against the leagues topside Derby Vets so will be hoping for a good turn out by all players.

1st December 2007

Ollerton's league game against Gainsborough was cancelled so they took a freindly fixture against Newark 2nds and lost 57-10.
This was always going to be a tough game for Ollerton with the disapointment of the league game being cancelled and taking on a strong Newark side. Newark were strong off the blocks and their well drilled side proved too strong for Ollerton scoring 4 tries to 1 in the first half. Ollertons try came from good forward play and 2nd row Darren Wilford did all the hard work then offloaded to Ollertons man of the match Eric Cranmer who dived over in the corner. Newark converted 3 tries making it 26-5 at the break.
The second half was much the same with superior Newark outscoring Ollerton 5 tries to 1 Ollertons try was the most popular of the day with Ollerton running it from their own try line Fly half Rian Bartle and Winger Russel Coleman made 80 metres then released Winger Cranmer who out paced the defence to go over for his second. Newark converted 3 of the tries

Ollerton seconds travelled to play Keyworth seconds in the pennant plus league and came away with a 12-5 win. Ollerton were looking to continue in good form following the impressive win over Dronfield in their last fixture. The fact that this fixture is always tough and physical continued in good stead. All of Ollertons pack had a good game, standing strong against a very good opposition.

The first try went to Keyworth in an open first half with both sides having good position in the opponents half. Ollerton responded by matching the opponent’s physicality and were almost rewarded with a try when returning centre Luke Hewgill broke free only to be caught at the last hurdle. The first half ended 5-0 to Keyworth. In the second half with the high wind to their backs Ollerton upped their game another level and got on the score board with Man of the Match Martin Burton going over in the corner following some good hands by the Ollerton back line. Soon after Ollerton number 8 Andy hinds scored another after running through tackles. The second try converted by Full back Steve Porsze.

24th November 2007

WORKSOP 34 - OLLERTON 3

Ollerton travelled to Worksop in this top of the Midlands 6 League Clash and fell 34 - 3.
Ollerton did look the better side for the first 20 minutes and were rewarded by a Kev Cogan penalty. Then when things didn't go Ollertons way they lost their shape. Worksop capitalised on this and ran in two tries. One out wide and one from a quick tap penalty plus a penalty and conversion, leaving it 15 - 3 at the break.

In the second half Worksop's tails were up and they were the better team. They scored three tries, two from the forwards and one from a charge down, and two conversions. Ollerton will take the positives from this game and build on them for their clash against Gainsborough at home in the league next week.

17th November 2007

Ollerton 1st 10 Dronfield 1st 29

Ollerton played host to Dronfield in a freindly fixture and lost 29 -10.
This was a good work out for Ollerton as they tried a few positional changes and experimented on some set moves. Over all though Dronfield were too strong and Ollerton can see why they are doing well in the league above.
The game started with both sets of Forwards going at it hammer and tongue, they were evenly matched in the first twenty minutes but in the next twenty Dronfield scored 19 points 3 tries and 2 conversions. Two tries were from good play from both forwards and backs and the 3rd from an interception. Ollerton replied to this with Darren Wilford winning good lineout ball then quick hands saw Man of the Match Fullback Rian Bartle dive over in the corner for a try leaving it 19-5 at the break.
In the second half it was very tight with Dronfield scoring 2 tries to Ollertons 1. Dronfields tries came from their winger in the corner and the other was from their Centre. Ollerton finished strong and the last try of the game went to flying winger Eric Cranmer who caught the ball at full speed then handed off the defence before touching down after some great work from Centre Simon Hayward.
Ollerton are back to full strength next week and look forward to their top of the table clash away at Worksop

Ollerton 2nds 47 Dronfield 2nds 13

Ollerton seconds played host to Dronfield seconds in the Pennant league and won 47-13. The game didn’t start too well for Ollerton with the Dronfield winger making up good yardage before being tackled high resulting in a penalty kick going over the posts to give them an early 3-0 lead. After an early fright Ollerton entered the game and excelled. Ollertons pack played superbly as a unit and pushed their opponents back in the scrums. Fly half Martin Kirk made the position count scoring 2 tries in the first half, both following his ability to evade tackles. Another try in the first half came from David Wilson. Two conversions by centre Martin Burton made the score 19-3 at half time to Ollerton.

Ollerton became slightly complacent in the second half letting Dronfield get some possession in their 22 which resulted in their scrum half touching down under the posts. The conversion was missed following some risky closing down by Dave Harradine who was made to pay for his effort. Ollerton then began to play some quality rugby. Ollertons next try then came from Luke Barker winning the oppositions line out, good link up play between Sean Cocayne and Martin Burton got the ball to Russell Coleman on the wing who then ran in from the half way line. Man of the match Coleman then ran in another soon after very similar to his first. Other tries came from number 8 Mark Hayden and substitute Luke Rodgers scoring under the posts for his first try for the club. All converted by Martin Burton giving Ollerton a 47-8 lead. Dronfield got a consolation try in the dying minutes from their winger.

10th November 2007

Bourne 0 Ollerton 47
Ollerton travelled to Lincolnshire to play Bourne in a Midlands 6 League fixture. They came away with a 47 - 0 victory and go top of the league. Ollerton played some fast flowing rugby and notched up eight tries in total.
Ollerton started strong with a 40 metre driving maul straight from the kick off. Second row Darren Wilford then popped the ball to Winger Eric Cranmer to touch down for his first early try. Ollerton carried on their good start with surging runs from John Woofe and Matt Ballard this set up good ball for the backs to finish off. Cranmer scoring two more tries for his hat-trick after some great work from his Centre Adam Morgan who drew the defence before releasing his Winger. The next try came from Centre Simon Hayward who cut through the defence at full speed before touching down. The last try of the first half came from Cranmer again who was on the end of some good interlink play from his Centres Morgan and Hayward and Fullback Steve Porsze. Converted by Kev Cogan, leaving it 27 - 0 at the break.
In the second half Ollerton continued with their great form and scored three tries, a penalty and a conversion all in the first 20. Cranmer again scoring to take his tally to five after great vision and a kick from scrum half Sean Cogan. A frustrated Bourne side gave away a penalty for Kev Cogan to convert. The next try came from Fly-half Kev Cogan who charged down a kick and sliced through the defence to score, also converting. Captain Stuart Parker was next on the score sheet crashing over after some good mauling from Richard Atkins and Dave Harradine. Credit must be given to Bourne as in the last twenty minutes they had all the possession and attacked Ollerton's try line but were unable to breach the defence. Try saving tackles came from Mark Laughton and Steve Shephard. Man of the Match went to first team debutant Luke Barker having a good all round game.

Ollerton 2nds travelled to Newark 4ths and fell 24 - 9.
This was a good hard fixture although Ollerton's indiscipline cost them in the end. Newarks backs had the edge scoring some good tries outwide. Ollertons points came from Flyhalf Dan Marrows who slotted over three penalties. Ollertons Man of the Match went to Martin Burton who tackled all game and made some good breaks.

27th October 2007

Ollerton took on Horncastle at home in a Midlands 6 League fixture and won convincingly 88 - 5. Ollertons forwards dominated especially the line out with Richard Atkins having a great game with his accurate throwing. It was an evenly contested first quarter until Ollerton overpowered Horncastle and the tries soon came thick and fast. First half tries came from Centre Simon Hayward scoring two, Winger Eric Cranmer, Scrum-half Sean Cogan, Flanker Steve Shephard and a try and four conversions from Man of the Match Fly-half Kev Cogan. 38 - 0 half time score.
In the second half it was much the same with Andy Clifton and Chris Mathews making lots of ground for Ollerton and opening Horncastles defence. Tries came from Hayward bagging two more to make his total four, Kev Cogan scoring two to get his hat-trick, Shephard going over to make his brace, Winger Leighton Kirk scoring two and one from Captain Stuart Parker and five conversions from Cogan. Horncastle never gave up and scored a late try to get on the score board.

Ollerton 2nds travelled away to play Derby Veterans and fell 39 - 12 in a Pennant Fixture. Ollerton always knew they would be in for a hard game against the powerful and experienced Derby side. Derby's organisation and strength were too much for Ollerton's young side on the day. Ollertons points came from a penalty try after Rob Eggleton was high tackled near the line, Hooker Steve Wallis scored a forwards try, and a conversion from Ollertons Man of the Match Dan Marrows.

20th October 2007

Ollerton travelled to Cleethorpes for a Midland Six League fixture and fell 19-13 in a very close game.
This was a good hard game with Cleethorpes forwards just having the edge on the day.
Ollerton started strong camping in Cleethorpes half for the first twenty minutes. Cleethorpes' resilient defence kept Ollerton from scoring a try, but they were eventually awarded two penalties for their efforts. Ollertons man of the match Kev Cogan slotted both penalties with ease. The rest of the half was stalemate with both teams going at it hammer and tongue. Half time score 6 - 0 to Ollerton.
In the second half Cleethorpes used the slope and the narrow pitch to their advantage, and scored 19 points. A quick tap penalty gifted them their first try. Then they upped the tempo and their huge forwards scored two excellent tries up front. Both converted. Ollerton never gave up and good surging runs from the 2nd rows Darren Wilford and Matt Ballard set up quick ball for Centre Simon Hayward who crashed through the defence to score Ollertons only try. Converted by Cogan. This result sees Cleethorpes top of the league. Ollerton look forward to their home fixture against Horncastle in the league next week.

Ollerton 2nds travelled to Nottinghamians 2nds for a pennant match and were beaten 26 - 7.
Ollertons forwards dominated but it was the Nottinghamians young elusive back line that stole the show. Ollertons points all came from their Man of the Match Dan Marrows who scored a fine individual try and also converted it.

13th October 2007

OLLERTON 31 SOUTHWELL 2ND'S 17

Ollerton entertained local rivals Southwell seconds in a friendly fixture. Ollerton had several experienced players missing which allowed their younger players a chance to shine. Southwell started the stronger with their quick backs finding an opening allowing their centre to score an unconverted try. This was the wake up call that Ollerton needed and they took control of the game. Ollerton's forwards dominated the scrum and in the line outs which allowed their backs to do the damage with Winger L Kirk and centre S Haywood scoring out wide. Fly half K cogan converted. Southwell fought back with their Full back scoring a converted try out wide. A break by the Ollerton forwards allowed second row S Parker to be driven over for a try . From the kick off good running from props J Wooff and Man of The Match P Etherington allowed flanker S Shephard to out pass the Southwell defence to score under the posts converted by Fly half K Cogan.
In the second half Ollerton continued the pressure with winger L Kirk going over for his brace out wide. Southwell's heads never dropped and were rewarded with a well worked try from their fly half. In the last five mins over zealous play from Ollertons scrum half S Cogan saw him take an early shower. Ollerton will take the positives from this game and use it in their league game next week away at Cleethorpes.

Ollerton Seconds travelled to Ripley in Derbyshire for their pennant fixture against Ripley firsts and fell 10-5. This was the first time since the 01-02 season that the teams have met each other.

The game was a hard fought fixture with both packs flexing their muscles. Neither team had the edge during the entire game but Ollerton went 5-0 in the first half following a quick tap penalty from returning prop marc wood gaining valuable yardage. This led to a clever kick out wide for Winger Russell Coleman to latch onto and score. Shortly after Ripley responded by kicking a long penalty to make the score 5-3 at half time.

The game continued in the same vain in the second half with both teams matching each other determination. Excellent defence from man of the match Centre Martin Burton as well as powerful running with the ball troubled Ripley’s backs. Some excellent tackling from Alan Black and Martin Hempsall kept Ollerton ahead in the game. Ripley continued to push and was keeping excellent position inside the Ollerton half and was awarded when their winger crashed over with 10 min to go. The try was converted making the final score 10-5 to Ripley.

6th October 2007

Ollertons 1st team did not have a fixture this week so Ollertons 2nd were left to fly the flag at home and the veterans travelled to Skegness for their annual tournament.

Ollerton 2nds 61 Derby University 7

Ollertons pack dominated and set up an excellent platform for the backs to excel and score 5 first half tries. Russell Coleman with 2, Daniel Marrows also bagging 2 and 1 from Leighton Kirk. Derby Uni responded with their prop crashing over under the posts to leave the score 25-7 at half time.

Captain Paul forth rallied his troops at half time and from the restart Kirk added another to his tally. Ollertons forwards continued to dominate with Luke Barker winning almost every line out. Ollerton debutants Ben Lyons and David Wilson scored one each from either wing. Playing in the Centre Kirk added 2 more to give him a total of 4 and his Centre partner Coleman added 1 more to give him his hat trick. Man of the match scrum half Marc Revill scored his first try for the club to make the final score 61-7.

Ollerton Veterans put on a good show at Skegness beating Lincoln in the Semi-final and were just beaten in the final by Milton Keynes 10-3. Along the way Ollerton notched up nine tries. Eric Cranmer (2), Stuart Parker (2), Martin Kirk (2), Simon Hayward (2) and Rian Bartle (1).

29th September 2007

Ollerton played Skegness at home in the Midland 6 League and won 19 - 10. This was a very close game with Ollerton's Forwards just having the edge with their superior line out. Ollerton started strong pinning the seasiders in their own half. Second Row Darren Wilford won good line out ball this then set Ollertons backs alight. Centre Sean Cogan ran into space then sent a long pass to release his Winger Eric Cranmer who palmed off the defence before diving over in the corner. Touchline conversion by Fly half Kev Cogan. Skegness replied with a well struck penalty and just before half time another Wilford catch in the line out allowed Ollertons Forwards to drive 10metres over the line and Skipper Stuart Parker crashed over for the try. Half time score 12 - 3.
In the second half Skegness started strong and it was only try saving tackles from Allan Black and John Wooff that kept them out. Ollerton was awarded a penalty for persistant offside by Skegness. Quick thinking by Scrum half Rian Bartle who saw the gap set Centre Adam Morgan up for his first try for the club. Another excellent touchline conversion from Kev Cogan. In the last play of the game Skegness scored a converted try under the posts from their No 10.
Ollertons veterans travel to Skegness for their annual tournament next week and the youngsters stay for a home game.

Ollerton 2nds played Sleaford 3rds and fell 26 nil. Sleafords forwards were too strong even though Ollerton put on a spirited show. Sleaford scored four tries and three conversions. Ollertons Man of the Match was Scrum half Mark Revel.

22nd September 2007

THORNEY 29 - OLLERTON 12

Ollerton travelled to Cambridgeshire to play Thorney in the EDF national cup and fell 29-12.
Ollerton put in a solid performance and the game could of gone either way up until the last 15 minutes when Thorney scored 2 opportunistic tries to seal the game. The first 20 saw Ollerton camped in Thorneys 22 but they didnt take their chances. Thorney rode this wave of attack and against the run of play their Centre scored a breakaway try. A lack in concentration by Ollerton who thought a penalty had gone their way saw Thornly take a quick tap and dive in under the posts plus the conversion. Just before half time Ollerton stepped up a gear and Centre Rob Berry created space for Hooker Martin Burton to crash over for a try, Ollerton's man of the match debutant Dan Marrows slotted the conversion leaving it 12-7 at the break.
In the second half Thorney were awarded a penalty try under the posts for a dangerous tackle, Ollerton replied to this with a great solo try from Centre Simon Hayward running 50 metres to score. Ollerton now had nothing to lose and played open risky rugby this gifted Thorney 2 late interception tries. Ollerton take on Skegness next week in league action.

15th September 2007

OLLERTON 53 - NORTH HYKEHAM 15

Ollerton travelled to North Hykeham in their first league game of the season and came away with a fantastic 53-15 win. It was a tough forward battle but Ollertons backs were the deciding winning factor finishing off their tries well.
Ollerton got off to their great start with Centre Simon Hayward going over in the corner after some great passing from his three quarters. The next try went to Ollertons Winger Eric Cranmer who got the ball on the half way line and sprinted in to score under the posts. Fly Half Kev Cogan added two conversions and a penalty. Just before half time North Hykeham hit back with a good move through the middle of the field and their Winger scoring in the corner. Half time score 17-5.
In the second half Hykeham had a good ten minute spell with plenty of possession and their forwards gaining yards. They were rewarded with a try from their Centre. Ollerton replied to this with some great open play scoring five tries. Kev Cogan jinked his way through under the post for the first after some great service from his brother scrum half Sean Cogan. The next one went to prop Paul Etherington crashing over after a rolling maul. Cranmer went over for his second after a cheeky chip and chase. Flanker Steve Shephard scored from a kick off and sprinted in over the line. The last try went to Hayward grabbing his brace after picking up a spilled ball and diving over the line. Four conversions added by Kev Cogan who had a good all round kicking display.
North Hykeham never gave in and it was great defence from Ollerton that kept them out with good tackling from Second Row Darren Wilford, Flanker Allan Black and Prop John Woofe. Eventually Hykeham penetrated and scored a try in the dying minutes. Man of the Match went to Ollertons Skipper Stuart Parker who led from the front all game.

Ollerton seconds played host to Belper seconds in the first pennant fixture of the season and won 21 –12. The game was played in good spirits.

Ollerton were 7-0 up in the first 5 minutes following a clever kick from fly half Dan Marrows that was collected by Jody Dymyd returning to Ollerton for his first game of the season. Belpers pack were dominant in the scrum throughout the game and Ollerton were strong in the line out helped by some good throwing from hooker Eddie Jackson. Ollerton scored once more before half time from flying winger Russell Coleman after another kick from Marrows. Belper responded with a try of their own just before half time making the scores 14-5 to Ollerton.

Ollerton extended their lead in the second half with Man of the Match Coleman going over for his brace. Belper scored once more which was converted by their impressive number 10. All 3 of Ollerton tries were converted by Marrows making the final score 21-12 to Ollerton.

8th September 2007

Ollerton played hosts to Worksop in the Notts cup and won 29-8. This game was a very hard forward battle with both packs evenly matched. Ollerton finished off their 4 tries to Worksop's 1.
Ollerton got off to a great start with Captain Stuart Parker crashing over in the corner after some good work from Scrum half Rian Bartle. Worksop replied with a well struck penalty. Ollerton carried on their good form with 2 more tries one from flying winger Eric Cranmer who collected a pass from Fullback Andy Clifton then raced in, the other from Centre Simon Hayward who powered over after a fine scissor move from Bartle. Man of the match Fly half Kev Cogan slotted over 2 conversions leaving it 19-3 at the break.
In the second half Worksop raised their game, it was only Ollerton's resolute defence that kept them out with Flanker Chris Mathews and Centre Sean Cogan putting in some big hits. Ollerton's Flanker Mark Laughton was next on the score sheet scoring a try after 2nd Row Matt Ballard spoiled Worksop's ball. Cogan converting. Worksop kept on the pressure and were eventually rewarded with a good Forward's try. To seal the game up Bartle kicked a penalty from near half way and Ollerton look forward to the next round. Ollerton are in League action next week away at North Kesteven.

Ollerton 2nds travelled to Worksop 2nds and came away with a 29 - 12 victory. This was a very good hard competitive game. Making their full debuts for Ollerton were Winger Russel Coleman, fly half Dan Marrows and fullback Jules. Ollertons team was a mixture of youth and experience and included two father and son combinations of Dean and Dan Marrows and Errol and Russel Coleman. Ollertons tries came from Man of the Match Russel Coleman who went over for a hat-trick following some good link up play involving Dan Marrows, Centre Billy Stevens and Flanker Luke Barker. Other tries came from Dan Marrows slicing through the defence and the final try came from Luke Barker following an excellent off load from scurm half Dean Marrows. Worksop put on a brave fight with some powerful running from their inside centre. Tries for Worksop came from their Winger and Centre.

This was a good start to the season for Ollerton Rugby Club and they hope to continue this form throughout the season.