Derby RFC

Match Report
Derby U13s played ten-a-side to match Ashfield's available numbers and recorded a 35-0
away win in their NLD match. Seven different players scored before the score cap ended
the competitive game after around 20 minutes. Both sides then continued as an
unrecorded friendly.

NLD Match
Ben A opened the scoring with a pick-and-go from the ruck. Dexter S contributed a good
covering tackle before Derby added their second: an offload from Joe M sent Charlie B
into the corner.
Joe M was involved again for the next try, drawing a defender to create the opportunity
for captain Joe K to score. Charlie H then finished a good passage of 'cheetah ball' in the
corner for Derby's fourth.
Jack B, Laurence B and Jacob M started on the bench alongside Jack L, Jack J and
Charlie Br. All six came on, with Zora M, Freddie S, Ben A, Charlie B, Joe K and Charlie
H coming off. Jack J made ground on a carry, before Lee C scored Derby's fifth with a
great kick return.
Jacob M followed a switch move with a run up the left wing for the sixth try. Logan R then
crossed for the seventh, taking Derby to the score cap and bringing the recorded NLD
match to a close.
NLD result: Derby 35 - 0 Ashfield

Friendly Play
The lads continued playing for the remainder of the time as a friendly. Logan R, Joe M
and Jacob M volunteered to play for Ashfield to even up the numbers, showing great
sportsmanship. This part of the game was not recorded and does not form part of the
35-0 NLD result.

Summary
Derby combined close-range work with well-timed offloads, effective running out wide
and a strong kick return. Seven different try scorers reflected the contributions across the
team, while a clean sheet completed a successful competitive outing under captain Joe
K.

Jacob M was voted Man of the Match by the opposition, with his try following a switch
and run up the left wing among the highlights of the recorded game.

Below is match report from the game played on 11th October, also against Ashfield

Match Report
Derby U13s produced a strong team performance at home to Ashfield, scoring 19 tries
and keeping a clean sheet. Powerful carries, quick passing and support running brought
scores across the side, while Frank M celebrated his first rugby try and added a second.

First Half
Joe K opened the scoring with 'cheetah ball' to the right corner. Freddie S followed a big
tackle with a powerful scoring run through the middle, before Ben A finished 'rhino ball'
under the posts and Joe M crossed following turnover ball.
Laurence B made a strong break, although the offload went forward. Freddie then scored
from a pick-and-go from the 22, and Joe K returned a kick-off for his second with Jack
and Laurence in support.
Charlie B added a dummy kick and sidestep on his way to the corner, before a good
offload sent Joe M over for Derby's eighth try.
Half-time: Derby 40 - 0 Ashfield

Second Half
Jacob M ran in from halfway before Joe K completed his hat-trick. Frank M then marked a
memorable moment with his first rugby try, finishing down the left. Jack L also crossed,
followed by Ben A from a pick-and-go.
Joe K added his fourth, and a turnover from Zora M allowed Ben A to complete his
hat-trick with 'rhino ball'. Strong running from Jacob, Joe and Charlie helped set up
Frank's second, again through 'rhino ball'.
Joe K finished out wide for his fifth try. Freddie S returned to complete his own hat-trick,
before Laurence B rounded off the scoring following a tackle and turnover.
Full-time: Derby 95 - 0 Ashfield

Summary
Derby's support play and willingness to move the ball created opportunities throughout,
with eight different try scorers. The tackling and turnovers were just as valuable, helping
the team keep Ashfield off the scoreboard.

Dexter S earned Man of the Match, nominated by Ashfield, with his good tackling
recognised. Special mentions go to Jacob M for good offloading and Joe K for his five
tries.