There was only one game at Acklam Park on Saturday (1/2). The Boro first team entertained Upper Eden in a closely fought contest.
Middlesbrough 32 – 15 Upper Eden
On Sunday, the Colts hosted Roundhegians in the Yorkshire Cup Quarter Final. Another closely fought contest and an archetypal game of two halves.
Colts 27 – 20 Roundhegians
Match Reports
Boro 32 – 15 Upper Eden
We welcomed rugby back to le Parc du Acklam for the first time in 2025
Today’s opposition were Cumbrians Upper Eden in Regional 2 North. They had come for a game
A lively start to the game from the home side sees them take the lead through a penalty from debutant fly half Stephen Jones 3-0
Then against the run of play our visitors score from a driving maul to take the lead 3-5
3 yellow cards sees Bor down to 13 and UE 14 players
Boro attack and from a penalty Jones finds the touchline enabling the pack to win the line out and drive the ball over the line with Joe Sawdon claiming the 5 points 8-5
A rampaging Marcus Lang takes the ball up the field and it is set up for wing Matthew Marsay to cross for a try, Jones converts 15-5
Just on half time UE score from a driving maul HT15-10
Early in the second half UE do the hard yards from 40 out they kick pass wide to score in the corner 15 all
This wakes the Boro up and centre Peter Homan scores after some great drives from the pack Jones adds another 2 22-15
Playing down the slope Boro kick successive penalties to touch , these lead to nothing so the next penalty is converted by Jones to push the score on to 25-15
Boro are still hunting for the Bonus Point try and they get it with a well deserved try from Prop Martin Quinn, Jones converts making the Final Score
Middlesbrough 32 Upper Eden 15
A terrific game of rugby from both teams, all the best to Upper Eden for the rest of the season we hope to see you next year
Next week 2nd placed Boro take on League Leaders Northern FC at Le Parc du Acklam KO 2pm
Think I’ll put me beer in the microwave I’m nithered
Yours in rugby
Jabba
Colts 27 – 20 Roundhegians
Yesterday we welcomed Roundhegians to Acklam park for the quarter final of the Yorkshire cup. From the off the Colts were under pressure and not really getting to grips with the pace of the game. Although, strong forward play got Boro up the pitch, the territory gained was not turned into the points it deserved. However, credit must be given to Roundhegians who broke with speed and accuracy. The 1st half score being 20 points to 5 to the opposition.
At the break the Colts discussed that the game was still there to be won, and that they had to believe in themselves and start playing as a team . That is exactly what they did.
As with the first half the forwards dominated. The scrums went forward and the opposition just could not match the power the Boro forwards. Recognising the advantage the Colts then seized on this dominance and took advantage of it. As a result, the backs wanted in on the action and started to get motoring with some moves of their own. Suddenly the lads were playing as a team again.
The result; the opposition pinned in their own half most of the second half and four unanswered tries, one of which was converted.
Roundhegians tried waved after wave to break the dominance. In particular the visiting 9 who ran everything from the away 22. The Colts however, tackled resolutely to keep the visitors camped in their over half.
The final score being the mighty Boro Colts 27 points to Roundeagons 20.
Coach Dennis said afterwards “For the boys to have an off day and still be triumphant shows just how far this group of lads have come together. Man of the match goes to Logan. I lost count of how many balls he turned over always in the right place, ready to pounce on the ball. A great little player well done logan 👏”.
The semi-final will be played 23 February away to Huddersfield. (Hopefully a bus trip on for it).
Dennis
