Match Report: Old Blues – 18th September 2021

After 18 months without competitive rugby at Wildwood Lane, we welcomed old rivals from last season Old Blues.

In the first 4 minutes, Old Blues capitalized on a penalty given by Cranleigh to gained a penalty kick in front of the post. Score 0-3 

Old Blues picked up momentum and after a series of pick and goes the away side went over the white line. Score 0-10

With the frustration building on Cranleigh’s shoulders. The men in blue and red gave away penalty ending up with a high tackle from Cranleigh Second Row. This meant Old Blues could stretch their lead to 0-20 from a penalty try and time in the bin for the Cranleigh Player. 

Old Blues score a try just before halftime making it 0-25 but a sensational interception try by Geoff Noonan from Cranleigh’s own 22 gave Cranleigh a glimpse of hope just before halftime. Half time score 7 – 25

Old Blues came out of the starting blocks putting an early score on the cranes, just after halftime. Score 7-32 

Charlie Treasure helped bridge Cranleigh’s gap by his trademark, stepping 5 people and scoring under the posts to take the score to 14-32.

Old Blues continued to stretch their lead adding another 3 tries to the scoreline. 

This wasn’t the result Cranleigh would have hope for but will look to change the result at Old Wimbledonians next weekend. 

Cranleigh 1st XV travel away to Old Wimbledonians
Coombe Lane
Raynes Park
London
Greater London
SW20 0QX.
Kick-off at 3 pm.