The University of York Rugby Union Football Club

University of York 3rd vs University of Hull 2nd

November 11th, 2009 by UYRUFC Webmaster

York 3 vs. Hull 2s

Wednesday was the day chosen for the 3rds to make their stand against Hull 2s, a notoriously strong side. The lines were drawn and the men were ready to ‘get stuck in’ like a UYRUFCian on Wednesday night Ziggys. York, were receiving first so everyone assumed their positions as a high kick went straight to ‘Safe hands’ Kearney.

York was immediately hit by a powerful Hull line but it was like water on a rock, the York line held. The play continued as normal for the next ten minutes until disaster strikes, Tom Morris limps off while York are sitting on their own line, it looks like this might be an opportunity for Hull, but no, the brave Yorkers hold solid and give hull nothing.

Finally after a lengthy stalemate Guesty smashes through for York’s 1^st try, which is neatly converted by Will Peters. However, this causes York to slack off, which results in a sloppy intercept try. The scores are now level again. Finally Safe Hands Kearney boshes over the line after York have a well-worked patch of play just before half time. Once again Peters slots it.

At half time there are some stern words said as we realize that we should be all over them. The second half commences with a solid chase and hit. After the first few minutes it is clear that York have found new motive (Ziggys Girls) and are powering on. After about 5 minutes the super subs arrive to reinforce the team, York are looking very strong now. Peters decides to take his chances and nails a quick penalty making the score 17-7. BOT is having a stormer, making a dash up the wing he steps 1, steps 2, dummy, steps 3, magical run. Finally BOT gets his well-deserved try and gasses over the line. York are now living in Hulls half, a few penalty attempts and near breaks, finally Hull can stand it no more. Guesty puts Reedo through for another York try. The final nail is in the coffin. York starts going through the motions, winding down the game.

The game ends with BOT putting in a huge dump tackle to tumultuous applause, Hull can stand it no more, the final whistle blows, victory York. The final score is 29-7.