Under 8

U8 Contacts (Year 3)

Role	Name	Phone	Email
Head Coach	Gareth Farbon	07775 548596	Gareth.farbon@sky.com

FixturesCurrent NewsArchive News

Date	Under 8	H-A
08 September 2019	Registration/Training	H
15 September 2019	Training	H
22 September 2019	Training	H
29 September 2019	Huntingdon	H
06 October 2019	Olney	A
13 October 2019	Hertford	A
20 October 2019	Harpenden	H
27 October 2019	Training	H
03 November 2019	Northampton Old Scouts	A
10 November 2019	Peterborough Festival	A
17 November 2019	Bedford	A
24 November 2019	Letchworth	A
01 December 2019	Bishops Stortford	H
08 December 2019	Training	H
15 December 2019	Training	H
22 December 2019	Xmas Funday	H
29 December 2019	Closed
05 January 2020	Training	A
12 January 2020	Biggleswade/Luton	H
19 January 2020	Leighton Buzzard	A
26 January 2020	Milton Keynes	H
02 February 2020	Training	H
09 February 2020	OA's	H
16 February 2020	Camelot (Hemel)	A
22 February 2020	Northampton Old Scouts	H
01 March 2020	Training	H
08 March 2020	Beds Festival	A
15 March 2020	ON's	A
22 March 2020	Training	H
29 March 2020	Training	H
05 April 2020	Training	H
12 April 2020	Easter (Closed)
19 April 2020	Minis Tour	A
26 April 2020	Training	H
03 May 2020	End Of Season Funday	H

Mini & Youth – Sunday 8th Sept

5th September 2019Mini, Under 10s, Under 11s, Under 12s, Under 13s, Under 6s, Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Youth

Sunday morning sees the start of the new season for Mini & Youth. All age groups are training at Dillingham Park – please see the attached map for your age group location and training start time! Parking at the club is limited, especially since the erection of our new marquee this week. Please be

U8 2017-2018 End of Season Review

25th May 2018Under 8sArchived

The U8s have had a fabulous season in 2017-18. I would like to thank the hard work and dedication of the team of volunteer coaches who give up their time every Sunday. Come rain or shine they turn out for the love of the game and to ensure the kids are having fun and making

U8 2016-17 Season Review

1st May 2017Under 8sArchived

It’s been a fantastic season for the U8s squad. The players have developed at a great rate this year and play some seriously decent rugby. They’re running straight, offloading the ball well to their teammates and doing everything at pace. They deserve a huge well done and play the game in the right spirit every

Saracens Match Day Festival – Ampthill U8 2016-17

6th February 2017Under 8sArchived

Sunday 5th February 2017 Saracens vs Leicester Tigers (16h00) | U7/8 Storm: Core Values Festival Match Day Festivals at Allianz Park Since 2009, Saracens Match Day Festivals have been a huge success, proving popular amongst their partner rugby clubs as well as the wider community. Today Ampthill entered four U8 teams and took a party

U8 End Of Season Report 2015-2016

30th April 2016Under 8sArchived

The players have learnt a lot this season with our players really now starting to gel together as part of this fantastic team – the results have shown this when we have played matches throughout the year ending in the Holt and then the Peterborough Festival both of which saw our teams shine whilst maintaining

U8 Funny Face On Tour 2016

23rd April 2016Under 8sArchived

U8 2015-2016 Beds Cup & Plate Winners

18th March 2016Under 8sArchived

U8 Entered two teams into the Beds Cup and they won both the cup and the plate competitions. Fabulous performance.

U8 Guard of Honour 2015 – 2016

13th October 2015Under 8sArchived

Ampthill U8 Presenting guard of honour to Ampthill 1st XV v Blackheath 10th October 2015

End of Season Report 2014 – 2015

27th April 2015Under 8sArchived

The end of another great season for the U8’s. A great squad of players bustling with talent and a special group of coaches and parents. Our playing season ended on a high at the Peterborough festival where we had two teams in the finals. One team losing finalists in the plate final and another team

Ampthill U8s On Tour 2014 – 2015

16th April 2015Under 8sArchived

Ampthill U8’s County Plate Winners 2015

8th March 2015Under 8sArchived

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Having again had their Raging Bull Shield fixture canceled by the opposition, Jets took a friendly fixture away against a Harpenden Rugby Club side who had defeated the Extras the week before.

Harpenden are currently top of Herts and Middlesex Merit Table 1, which the Jets had won for the past two seasons and boasted big wins against Beds Ath 2s, Bishop Stortford 3s and Hemel Hempstead 2s averaging 70 points in those 3 fixtures!

As a friendly, Ampthill could rest several players with full use of our wider squad a feature. After taking a 21 v 0 lead via tries by Watson (shirt sponsor Phil Howes), Saunders ( shirt sponsor @CH + PM) and another penalty try the Jets looked like building a big score but Harpenden had other ideas pulling back to 21-19.

Second-half tries by replacement Woody and Jets skipper Eric (shirt sponsor CJ Drylining) seemed to have settled the game but again Harpenden came back with two late scores leaving the Jets hanging on in the end for the victory.

Difference in the scores was the trusty boot of full-back Will Norford (shirt sponsor @Castle Lane Garage) who converted 4 of Ampthills tries.

Man of the match though was prop Joe ‘CJ’ Hind who agreed to step in at loosehead prop for Harpenden and had a really impressive 80 minute run out showing the true spirit of rugby.

Two weeks of intense training for the Jets ahead of their next fixture. Sunday 1st December sees the Jets really step up a few levels, away at Official Kettering Rugby Football Club 1st XV as the Jets represent the club in the East Midlands Senior Cup, a competition that our first team were playing in a few years ago. … See MoreSee Less

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After 6 Rounds of the Greene King IPA Championship Rugby, Ampthill sit a very creditable 9th in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses.

The boys now have a rest week before we resume our RFU Championship Cup campaign away at Coventry Rugby Club on Sat 30th November.

Ampthill Rugby Supporters Group are trying to arrange a coach to Coventry. If you are interested in joining them please email supporters@ampthillrufc.com

We are then back at Dillingham Park for two fixtures before Christmas:

📅 Sat 7th December
⏰ 2.00pm Kick Off
🏆 Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club
🎟https://www.ampthillrufc.com/book-tickets

📅 Sat 14th December
⏰ 2.00pm Kick Off
🏆 Bedford Blues
🎟https://www.ampthillrufc.com/book-tickets

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After 6 Rounds of the Greene King IPA Championship Rugby, Ampthill sit a very creditable 9th in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses.

The boys now have a rest week before we resume our RFU Championship Cup campaign away at Coventry Rugby Club on Sat 30th November.

Ampthill Rugby Supporters Group are trying to arrange a coach to Coventry. If you are interested in joining them please email supporters@ampthillrufc.com

We are then back at Dillingham Park for two fixtures before Christmas:

📅 Sat 7th December
⏰ 2.00pm Kick Off
🏆 Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club
🎟https://www.ampthillrufc.com/book-tickets

📅 Sat 14th December
⏰ 2.00pm Kick Off
🏆 Bedford Blues
🎟https://www.ampthillrufc.com/book-tickets

We have lunches available on both dates - book early to avoid disappointment!

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1stXV 38 v 47 Jersey Rugby Club,
Nov 16, 2019, Greene King IPA Championship Rugby

Ampthill (5 tries) Go Down To Streetwise Jersey (7 tries)

In total contrast to Hartpury, defence appeared optional for both sides as the crowd were treated to a 12 try festival.

Ampthill began brilliantly, with fly half Samuel Costelow charging down a clearance kick from his opposite number Dyer, then hacking on for open side Joe Bercis to dive on the ball under the posts for a 1st minute try converted by Costelow.

Ampthill v Jersey, Ampthill Lineout

The next 20 minutes were dominated by the visitors ruthlessly capitalising on Ampthill errors to score 3 tries, through open side Bainbridge (5 minutes), hooker Harris (11) and a penalty try (20) all coming from penalties kicked into the home 22 followed by lineout catch & drives which Amps struggled to contain. The latter also resulted in a yellow card to A’s Dave Ward. Dyer converting both opportunities

As somehow seems to happen often, going down a man was the catalyst for the home side to raise their game. First, Costelow missed a 28th minute 48m penalty attempt before converting another on‌ 31 minutes. Then, after a period of concerted pressure by the hosts lock forward Jon Ipoku finished from 5m out on 37 minutes, Costelow adding the extras.

The half time whistle came leaving the score 17-19 with Ampthill in the ascendancy.

The second half began with a bang as another penalty, lineout, catch & drive brought the bonus point try for the visitors Harris, Dyer’s conversion bisecting the posts. Almost immediately, with Amps on the attack, the home spectators let out a roar as a very obvious high tackle on Amps Costelow was ignored by the officials, the resulting interception, 60m scamper by Jerseys right wing Morgan and conversion by Dyer adding to the crowd’s discontent.

Ampthill v Jersey, Jersey Scrum

Trailing by 17 pts just 10 minutes into the second half A’s once again responded well, Bercis scoring his 2nd try from the red zone before the hosts try-of-the-season so far was created by the home backs with quick passing, a chip from centre Obatoyinbo recovered by wing Baker and great support from Grimoldby saw the latter under the posts, Costelow converting both.

At 60 minutes played and the score 31-33 the game was again in the balance but another penalty try given in the 65th minute, on the advice of the same assistant referee, gave some breathing space to the visitors.

The 67th minute saw Ampthill on the attack and deep in the visitors 22 but a turnover saw the visitors move the ball from left to right and break out of defence for a length-of-the-field backs try well converted by Dyer.

Amps still weren’t done scoring another fine backs try as Costelow ghosted through the visiting defence to score and convert a 74th minute try. Just a couple of minutes later, A’s again broke out of defence with great support and inter passing leading to another try scoring opportunity but good defence saw the move break down within 5m of the Jersey line.

Both sides had chances in the remaining time before the referee blew for no side leaving the score 38-47 and the try count 5-7 in the visitors favour.

Both coaches will have much to work on defensively, Jersey’s maul was certainly the most effective yet seen this season.

Ampthill v Jersey, Jersey Lineout

Ampthill Head Coach Paul Turner commented “I was proud of how hard we fought against a well organised and experienced Jersey side, however, this was a harsh lesson, give penalties away against this standard of opposition and we will be punished. There were some excellent performances with Costelow, Steward and Grimoldby all excelling and some fine back play. There is, however, a great deal to work on.”

Jersey Assistant Coach Neil Tunnah commented “Interesting game, having established control, particularly in the set piece, Ampthill found a way back into the game and put us under pressure. They deserve a lot of credit, especially in their defense around the tackle area where they won a number of penalties and turnovers to keep themselves in the game. I was pleased with our forward performance and we enjoyed our first visit to this friendly and community based club, the crowd were fantastic and it’s clear that their excellent coaching team and some standout players will see them kick on in the Championship.”

Half time:- Ampthill 17 Jersey 19
Referee:- Luke Pearce
Attendance:- 790
Man of the Match:- Joshua Bainbridge, Jersey

SCORERS
Ampthill
Tries: Bercis (1, 54), Ipoku (37), Grimoldby (57), Costelow (74)
Cons: Costelow (2, 38, 55, 58, 75)
Pens: Costelow (31)
Jersey
Tries: Bainbridge (5), Harris (11, 46), Penalty Try (20, 65), Morgan (49), Homer (67)
Cons: Dyer (12, 47, 50, 68)

Ampthill Jersey
Lineouts Won 7 10
Lineouts Lost 3 2
Scrums Won 5 5
Scrums Lost 2 0
Penalties Conceded 12 14
Yellow Cards 2 0

Ampthill
Steward 7 (Lynch 79), Gillespie 7, Obatoyinbo 8, Grimoldby 7, Baker 7 (Asiedu 79), Costelow 8, Barrett 7 (FukoFuka 57, 7), Tonga’huiha 7 (Christie 55, 7), Ward 7 (Lutui 55, 7), Collins 7 (Pupuma 46, 7), Kpoku 8, Kerry 7 (Williams 55, 7), Blackmore 7 (Molitika 38, 7), Bercis 8 (Ward 70), Hudson 7

Jersey
Slowik 7, Morgan 7, Spencer 7, Newey 7 (Stapley 75), Owen 7, Dyer 8, Jones 7 (Homer 45, 7), Godfrey 7 (Morley 65, 7), Harris 7 (Dolly 65, 7), Clarey 7 (Atalifo 65, 7), Beckett 7 (Hatherell 56, 7), Bartle 7, Joyce 7 (Upfield 56, 7), Bainbridge 8 (Argyle 72), Venter 7

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1stXV 38 v 47 Jersey Rugby Club,
Nov 16, 2019, Greene King IPA Championship Rugby

Ampthill (5 tries) Go Down To Streetwise Jersey (7 tries)

In total contrast to Hartpury, defence appeared optional for both sides as the crowd were treated to a 12 try festival.

Ampthill began brilliantly, with fly half Samuel Costelow charging down a clearance kick from his opposite number Dyer, then hacking on for open side Joe Bercis to dive on the ball under the posts for a 1st minute try converted by Costelow.

Ampthill v Jersey, Ampthill Lineout

The next 20 minutes were dominated by the visitors ruthlessly capitalising on Ampthill errors to score 3 tries, through open side Bainbridge (5 minutes), hooker Harris (11) and a penalty try (20) all coming from penalties kicked into the home 22 followed by lineout catch & drives which Amps struggled to contain. The latter also resulted in a yellow card to A’s Dave Ward. Dyer converting both opportunities

As somehow seems to happen often, going down a man was the catalyst for the home side to raise their game. First, Costelow missed a 28th minute 48m penalty attempt before converting another on‌ 31 minutes. Then, after a period of concerted pressure by the hosts lock forward Jon Ipoku finished from 5m out on 37 minutes, Costelow adding the extras.

The half time whistle came leaving the score 17-19 with Ampthill in the ascendancy.

The second half began with a bang as another penalty, lineout, catch & drive brought the bonus point try for the visitors Harris, Dyer’s conversion bisecting the posts. Almost immediately, with Amps on the attack, the home spectators let out a roar as a very obvious high tackle on Amps Costelow was ignored by the officials, the resulting interception, 60m scamper by Jerseys right wing Morgan and conversion by Dyer adding to the crowd’s discontent.

Ampthill v Jersey, Jersey Scrum

Trailing by 17 pts just 10 minutes into the second half A’s once again responded well, Bercis scoring his 2nd try from the red zone before the hosts try-of-the-season so far was created by the home backs with quick passing, a chip from centre Obatoyinbo recovered by wing Baker and great support from Grimoldby saw the latter under the posts, Costelow converting both.

At 60 minutes played and the score 31-33 the game was again in the balance but another penalty try given in the 65th minute, on the advice of the same assistant referee, gave some breathing space to the visitors.

The 67th minute saw Ampthill on the attack and deep in the visitors 22 but a turnover saw the visitors move the ball from left to right and break out of defence for a length-of-the-field backs try well converted by Dyer.

Amps still weren’t done scoring another fine backs try as Costelow ghosted through the visiting defence to score and convert a 74th minute try. Just a couple of minutes later, A’s again broke out of defence with great support and inter passing leading to another try scoring opportunity but good defence saw the move break down within 5m of the Jersey line.

Both sides had chances in the remaining time before the referee blew for no side leaving the score 38-47 and the try count 5-7 in the visitors favour.

Both coaches will have much to work on defensively, Jersey’s maul was certainly the most effective yet seen this season.

Ampthill v Jersey, Jersey Lineout

Ampthill Head Coach Paul Turner commented “I was proud of how hard we fought against a well organised and experienced Jersey side, however, this was a harsh lesson, give penalties away against this standard of opposition and we will be punished. There were some excellent performances with Costelow, Steward and Grimoldby all excelling and some fine back play. There is, however, a great deal to work on.”

Jersey Assistant Coach Neil Tunnah commented “Interesting game, having established control, particularly in the set piece, Ampthill found a way back into the game and put us under pressure. They deserve a lot of credit, especially in their defense around the tackle area where they won a number of penalties and turnovers to keep themselves in the game. I was pleased with our forward performance and we enjoyed our first visit to this friendly and community based club, the crowd were fantastic and it’s clear that their excellent coaching team and some standout players will see them kick on in the Championship.”

Half time:- Ampthill 17 Jersey 19
Referee:- Luke Pearce
Attendance:- 790
Man of the Match:- Joshua Bainbridge, Jersey

SCORERS
Ampthill
Tries: Bercis (1, 54), Ipoku (37), Grimoldby (57), Costelow (74)
Cons: Costelow (2, 38, 55, 58, 75)
Pens: Costelow (31)
Jersey
Tries: Bainbridge (5), Harris (11, 46), Penalty Try (20, 65), Morgan (49), Homer (67)
Cons: Dyer (12, 47, 50, 68)

Ampthill Jersey
Lineouts Won 7 10
Lineouts Lost 3 2
Scrums Won 5 5
Scrums Lost 2 0
Penalties Conceded 12 14
Yellow Cards 2 0

Ampthill
Steward 7 (Lynch 79), Gillespie 7, Obatoyinbo 8, Grimoldby 7, Baker 7 (Asiedu 79), Costelow 8, Barrett 7 (FukoFuka 57, 7), Tonga’huiha 7 (Christie 55, 7), Ward 7 (Lutui 55, 7), Collins 7 (Pupuma 46, 7), Kpoku 8, Kerry 7 (Williams 55, 7), Blackmore 7 (Molitika 38, 7), Bercis 8 (Ward 70), Hudson 7

Jersey
Slowik 7, Morgan 7, Spencer 7, Newey 7 (Stapley 75), Owen 7, Dyer 8, Jones 7 (Homer 45, 7), Godfrey 7 (Morley 65, 7), Harris 7 (Dolly 65, 7), Clarey 7 (Atalifo 65, 7), Beckett 7 (Hatherell 56, 7), Bartle 7, Joyce 7 (Upfield 56, 7), Bainbridge 8 (Argyle 72), Venter 7

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U8 End Of Season Report 2015-2016

U8 Funny Face On Tour 2016

U8 2015-2016 Beds Cup & Plate Winners

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End of Season Report 2014 – 2015

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