Under 14

U14 Contacts

Role	Name	Phone	Email
Head Coach	Simon Spavins	07773 023616	sspavins@broadoakmanagement.co.uk
Team Manager & Fixtures	Steve Sugars		sugars.family@me.com

FixturesCurrent NewsArchive News

Date	U14	H-A
08 September 2019	Training	H
15 September 2019	Old Northamptonians	H
22 September 2019	DPP Festival	A
29 September 2019	Ealing (HML)	A
06 October 2019	Hitchin	A
13 October 2019	Biggleswade	H
19 October 2019	Wymondham	H
20 October 2019	Training
27 October 2019	Bishop Stortford	A
03 November 2019	Leighton Buzzard	H
10 November 2019	Rushden & Higham (EM Cup)	A
17 November 2019	Cup Round 2	TBC
24 November 2019	Harrow / Finchley	A
01 December 2019	Brackley	A
08 December 2019	Bugbrooke	H
15 December 2019	Tring (HML) /Plate Round 1	A /TBC
22 December 2019	Training	H
29 December 2019	New Year (Closed)
05 January 2020	Luton (HML)	H
12 January 2020	Peterborough	A
19 January 2020	Harpenden	A
26 January 2020	Bishops Stortford (HML)/ Cup/Plate QF	A / TBC
02 February 2020	Milton Keynes	A
09 February 2020	Letchworth HML / Cup/Plate SF	A / TBC
16 February 2020	Kettering	H
23 February 2020	Camelot / Luton (Beds Cup)	H
01 March 2020	Long Buckby	H
08 March 2020	Training
15 March 2020	Training/Cup/Plate Final	TBC
22 March 2020	Letchworth	H
28 March 2020	Wymondham	A
29 March 2020	Training
05 April 2020	Beds Cup Final	TBC
12 April 2020	EASTER SUNDAY (Closed)
19 April 2020	Buckingham	H
26 April 20202	Saracens (HML)	H
03 May 2020	Tour	TBC

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U14 2017-2018 End of Season Report

25th May 2018Under 14sArchived

The 2017-18 season was Darren Prosser & Gary Hobart’s second full season as head coaches ably assisted by fitness coach Abe Kerr, forwards coach Keith Garwood, backs coach Jamie Prosser with admiral help throughout from Phil Standbridge during the campaign. This season brought with it a couple of changes for the boys to take on

U14 2016-17 Season Review

2nd May 2017Under 14sArchived

The start of the season saw some new faces and additions to the U14 squad growing the number of players to enable the squad to consistently field two teams. This was due mostly to our traditional annual schools invitation sevens competition in October an event now regionally-recognised as a pathway for non-rugby players into the

U14 End of Season Report 2015-2016

28th April 2016Under 14sArchived

The U14s have a had great season culminating in winning the HML league at the top of the table scoring 247 points and only conceding 46 and thereby gaining promotion to division 2 next season. Whilst we did very well against teams outside our usual stomping ground, games against our neighbours didn’t fare so well,

U14 2015-2016 HML Division 3 Winners

18th March 2016Under 14sArchived

Ampthill U14’s win HML Division 3 with a +203 points difference! Amazing achievement.

U14s Team 2014 – 2015

16th April 2015Under 14sArchived

8th Feb EM Cup SF: Bedford Blues

11th February 2015Under 14sArchived

Bedford 17 v Ampthill 19

25th Jan EML: London Welsh

8th February 2015Under 14sArchived

Ampthill 61 v London Welsh 14

Jan 18th EML: Oundle

8th February 2015Under 14sArchived

Ampthill 40 v Oundle 15

Jan 11th HML: Letchworth

31st January 2015Under 14sArchived

Ampthill 36 v 12 Letchworth

Jan 4th EM Cup QF: Long Buckby

7th January 2015Under 14sArchived

Long Buckby 12 v 19 Ampthill

Dec 14th EML: Northampton Men’s Own

17th December 2014Under 14sArchived

NMOs 0 v 62 Ampthill

Nov 19th EM Cup: Wellingborough

18th November 2014Under 14sArchived

Wellingborough 0 v 41 Ampthill

Oct 26th Friendly: Fullerians

5th November 2014Under 14sArchived

Fullerians 5 v 55 Ampthill

Oct 12th HML: WASPs

14th October 2014Under 14sArchived

Ampthill 24 v 21 WASPs

Oct 5th EML: Bedford Blues

6th October 2014Under 14sArchived

Bedford 19 v 59 Ampthill

Sept 28th HML: Bishops Stortford

2nd October 2014Under 14sArchived

Bishops Stortford 19 v 29 Ampthill

Sept 21st EML: Dunstable

2nd October 2014Under 14sArchived

Dunstable 14 v 32 Ampthill

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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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25th Jan EML: London Welsh

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Jan 11th HML: Letchworth

Jan 4th EM Cup QF: Long Buckby

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