By Theodore Squires

Woodhouse Grove became the first team to make it through to the Floodlit Cup semi-finals after an easy 27-7 win against Hutton.

After a slow start to the game Woodhouse began to take control and took the lead ten minutes in thanks to a Rory Marsterson try, which was converted by Max Green.

A Green penalty two minutes before the interval extended Woodhouse’s lead, making the scores 10-0 at half time.

Woodhouse upped their game early in the second half, as Adam May burst through the Hutton defence to go over for the try after a long period of Woodhouse possession. Green stepped up to score the extras.

Green scored a try of his own just ten minutes later as he weaved through Hutton’s defence, evading numerous challenges before touching down to make the score 22-0.

Hutton finally got themselves on the score sheet after 50 minutes. Curtis Mitchell fought his way though the Woodhouse defence and was left unopposed, giving him the time to touch down under the posts. Fraser Graves stepped up to convert the kick.

It proved to be just a consolation however as Christian Elwiss-Hough added a fourth Woodhouse try in the final minute to seal the win.

Woodhouse will meets the winners of Bradford GS against St Peters as they look to secure a place in the final.

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The 1^st XV squad who  made it to the semi-final stages of the Under 18 Daily Vail Vase after defeating Hereford Cathedral School 10-8 in a home quarter final. The semi-final was played at Broadstreet Rugby club, near Coventry on Sunday 6^th March. The team  played Solihull School with a 11:00 kick-off and were unfortunately defeated 20-0 after a hard game. Well done to all the players and Mr Cadman to getting so far in the competition.

Woodhouse Grove from Yorkshire have done it fo the first time after a double-header against South Hunsley and in the U18 Vase and Hutton Grammar in the the U15 Cup.

The 1st XV took an early lead against east Yorkshire rivals South Hunsley following a series of driven mauls and when the backline was unleashed, Dominic Copsey scored from full back in the eighth minute.
The first half developed into a largely abrasive encounter, with both teams defences on top.

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After the snow break, both Woodhouse Grove teams have made it beyond Christmas in the Daily Mail competitions for the first time following a double-header on Thursday 16^th December. The Under 18 team have made it through to Round 6 (Last 32) of the Daily Mail Under 18 Vase while the Under 15 team have now progressed to Round 7 (Last 16) of the Daily Mail Under 15 Cup.

Playing against South Hunsley School, the Under 18 team took an early lead following a series of driven mauls when the backline was unleashed for Dominic Copsey to score from fullback in the eighth minute. The first half developed into a largely abrasive encounter, with both teams defences on top. The Woodhouse team generally was on top and despite missing a couple of penalties, they finished the half strongly when England Under 17 Prop Jake Armstrong made a strong break before showing a deft offload to Josh Fawcett who scored under the posts. Dominic Copsey converted to leave the score 12-0, and with the last play of the half a penalty from Copsey left the score 15-0 to the Grove at the break. The second half continued to be competitive as South Hunsley showed good spirit in defence to hold a Grove team that was building a head of steam. The defence was however breached following a break on the wing from Harry Mason and good link play saw Inside Centre Fawcett score his second. Copsey converted to push Woodhouse to a 22-0 lead. The game was made safe when Outside Centre Aaron Magee scored and the conversion from Fly-Half Joel Bradley was successful. To South Hunsley’s credit they did not give up and got on the scoreboard following some very efficient forward work. The scoring was completed by Armstrong, who showed typical bullishness to bust through three tackles to score under the posts. The conversion from Bradley left the final score 36-5, and will see the team meet either St. Bede’s Lanchester or Wolfreton School in the next round.

The Under 15 clash with Hutton Grammar School had been eagerly awaited, as it saw two previously undefeated sides clash for a place in the last 16. The Grove team is undefeated in its time at the school and it was not long before Flanker Daniel Radigan had the team in the lead. From an opposition lineout on the Grove 10 metre line Radigan, stole the ball and broke through. Fending off a number of challenges, he was not to be denied and touched down in the corner. Hutton responded very well and it took some stern defensive work on their try line to keep the Lancastrians out. However, the Grove team demonstrated outstanding handling ability and dynamic rucking to keep on the front foot. Prop James Johnson burst through from the 22 to extend the lead and his try was converted by Inside Centre Max Green on the ninth minute. Hutton again attacked, and got close to scoring only to find themselves again under their posts after the very impressive Green scored and converted. The ever-probing Captain, Jack Maplesden from scrum-half finished the try scoring for the first half with a good pick from the base of a five metre scrum which was again converted by Green to leave the score 26-0. The second half saw the Grove boys add five further tries as they dominated proceedings and played with increasing freedom. Jack Maplesden, Adam May(Number 8), Michael Radigan(Flanker), Luke Hope-Robertson(Fullback) and Max Green were the try scorers, but the Hutton team made Woodhouse earn their scores through multi-phase rugby of the highest order. Green was successful with two conversions. This was a thoroughly professional display and offers much encouragement for what will no doubt be a very competitive West Yorkshire derby match against Crossley Heath School in Round 7.

Roger Howard, Director of Rugby at Woodhouse Grove, was naturally delighted that both teams have made it beyond the Christmas break, saying “We are delighted that in competitions where over 1,800 schools entered that both our teams have made it to this advanced stage. It certainly gives an extra edge to rugby at the school after Christmas that we have two chances to make it to Twickenham and hopefully repeat the success enjoyed in 2007 when our Under 15 team won the Vase’.

     The David McCarthy Cup - Teams

In the McCarthy Cup Competition itself St Olave's School stood out and proved worthy winners against the Grove team who were beaten in the final, despite an excellent job of their coach (Oliver Mantle) raising the efforts of a very tired Grove team.

 The Development League

 The development League was won by Queen Ethelburgas on points difference from Pocklington.