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Today’s set of scanned colour negatives from October 1992 is of Newark Rugby Club Under Thirteens v. Paviors. Here, the home side’s scrum half gets the ball away as he hits the deck. This is the player whose job is to receive the oval ball from the scrum and pass it on.
This time it is a Paviors player who makes a pass.
One determined Newark lad seems to have a loose gum shield;
another’s tackle fails to prevent a Pavior pass.
Here the home full back charges into the opposition. The full back is the last line of defence, and will often consider attack to be the best option.
This targeted chase
results in a successful tackle,
whereas this fleet lad eludes one.
Oh. Oh. There goes that gum shield again.
and again.
Although you can’t see it, Sam, with the knee-strapping, has actually made a break with the ball.
Contrary to appearances, the referee is not about to tackle this red-head,
although this opposition member is.
Number 12. in the centre, has the ball here.
Such an effort goes into this tackle, but the Newark player still makes a successful pass.
Here is another.
When a player gets clean away with the ball we term it a break.
This is what a worm’s eye view of a scrum looks like. Note the strapped knee,
belonging to Sam, who, defending manfully, is tackled,
passes the ball, and is then tackled late. A tackle is deemed late when the scragged player no longer holds the ball on impact. Given the amount of opposition bearing down on the Newark line, the ensuing penalty comes in rather handy.
Rugby cheerleaders wear warm clothing and often repair to the pavilion to do something more interesting.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s fiery pork paprika, wild rice, and steaming broccoli. She drank Hoegaarden and I drank Patrick Chodot Fleurie 2014.
Those girls had brains.
Many thanks, Mary
Yup!
I think the rugby players are having more fun than the cheerleaders. With the action in that game, they sure aren’t cold!!
Many thanks, GP
Out of breath just looking at the pictures.
Many thanks, Oglach
Your photos and commentary are so engaging that even I who has never seen the point of this game, became engaged! Your photos are so clear that the muscle tension in those churning legs and faces is obvious.
Very many thanks, Pauline
I don’t know anything about rugby (make that any sports) 🙂 , but they certainly seemed full of energy. My younger daughter had a female housemate who played rugby in college.
Many thanks, Merril
Loved your football/rugby photos, brought back memories of my younger days when I played football(Aussie Rules)
Many thanks, Ivor. I was 45 when I hung up my boots
Unbelievable Derrick, I was already broken into pieces by the time I was 26…..
🙂 Maybe you played at a higher level
Wonderful photos of the sports. it makes me feel ashamed that I hadn’t taken any photos of my boy’s football game. All I have is some photos of him in football uniform.
Many thanks, Byung. I was lucky to be there
That is nearly a time-lapse sequence of a thrilling moment. I can imagine how busy the shooter would have been.
Many thanks, Uma. As busy as the ref, maybe. 🙂
Wonderful , these photos are surely of the pre-digital days 🙂
They certainly are, Lakshmi. Thanks very much
You didn’t miss anything, Derrick :). What a great memory.
Many thanks, Inese
What a beautiful set of memories, I am sure they will be looked back on with fondness, and the wondering how energetic young boys were.. With a thought of ‘ Did I really run that fast?’ lol..
I remember my own Hockey games days.. lol.. but not so fond of all the bruised shins.. lol
Wishing you a great weekend Derrick..
Thanks very much, Sue
Absolutely wonderful action shots!
Many thanks, Elizabeth
I remember playing flag football at school when I was in 5th grade, boys vs. the girls. These are wonderful action photos, Derrick!
Very many thanks, Lavinia
That brings back memories – either the kids playing against Newark, or in the case of Number One Son – also playing for them at U18.
They are currently rebuilding the clubhouse to celebrate their centenary in 2019.
I have so looked forward to your comment on this one, Quercus. Thanks very much