Basingstoke travelled to promotion candidates Cleve expecting a hard task and so it prooved. The visitors took an early lead through an Ollie Rogers try converted by Mike Goodall, but that was as good as it got. For long periods in this match Stoke offered little or no resistance and Cleve racked up the points. A couple of binnings also aided the home side and although … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2007
Kiwi’s make the Reds Blue
The Blues with a dominant second half display got their Super 14 campaign back on track. Leading 13-6 at half-time the Blues went on to win 38-13 and secure all 5 points. Just a shame it was not on UK TV for us fans to watch. Bring on the Highlanders next Friday at Eden Park. … [Read more...]
20 Feb – Basingstoke V Havant
Basingstoke hosted Havant in this rearranged Cup game under the lights at Down Grange. Stoke fielding a young side scared the visitors by taking an early lead through a Karl Buttle interception try converted by Mike Goodall. This was as good as it got for the home side as Havant had an easy penalty to close the gap and then a converted try to take the lead. Thus 7-10 half … [Read more...]
Leicester can play badly and still win
Watched the Tigers grind out a win against a spirited Worcester. This performance must put the frighteners on the other leading sides. Leicester seem to be coming good at the right time in the season to push for a top spot in the league and strong finish in the Heineken Cup. … [Read more...]
17 Feb – Basingstoke V Clevedon
Basingstoke storm to their highest points win of the season. Playing against opposition who never gave up, Stoke stayed focused from start to finish and were well worth this high scoring win. The visitors had the first chance of taking points when the third penalty in as many minutes allowed the visitors to go for a shot at goal. This was missed and the tone for the day set … [Read more...]