Monday, June 27, 2005
Rockets Get Diamond Bonus
Newcastle Diamonds 45 Rye House Rockets 45
The Rye House Rockets took their first Premier League bonus point of the season with a fighting display at Brough Park. Despite missing injury victims Daniel King and Steve Boxall the Rockets were always in contention winning 7 of the 15 Heats. Reserve Tommy Allen showed he'd fully recovered from concussion with an excellent paid 12 points from his 7 rides while the other Rockets all made valuable contributions.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 9+1
Edward Kennett 5+1
Brent Werner 9
Rider Replacement Daniel King
Chris Neath 11+1
Barry Burchatt 1+1
Tommy Allen 10+2
The Rye House Rockets took their first Premier League bonus point of the season with a fighting display at Brough Park. Despite missing injury victims Daniel King and Steve Boxall the Rockets were always in contention winning 7 of the 15 Heats. Reserve Tommy Allen showed he'd fully recovered from concussion with an excellent paid 12 points from his 7 rides while the other Rockets all made valuable contributions.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 9+1
Edward Kennett 5+1
Brent Werner 9
Rider Replacement Daniel King
Chris Neath 11+1
Barry Burchatt 1+1
Tommy Allen 10+2
Monday's Result
Speedway Premier League
Newcastle Diamonds 45 Rye House Rockets 45
Newcastle Diamonds 45 Rye House Rockets 45
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Pairs Dream Ends in Semi Final
Premier League Pairs Championship
Chris Neath and Stuart Robson's hopes of bringing the trophy to Rye House for the very first time ended when the pair were beaten by Glasgow's George Stancl and Shane Parker in the semi finals. the home pairing went on to lift the trophy beating Somerset's magnus Zetterstrom and Glen Cunnigham in the final. Robson was unbeaten in the heat stages as the Rockets pairing qualified for the last four with 22 points. Home track advantage told for Glasgow in a tense Semi Final with Stancl leading Robson and Neath unable to overall Parker for third place.
Chris Neath and Stuart Robson's hopes of bringing the trophy to Rye House for the very first time ended when the pair were beaten by Glasgow's George Stancl and Shane Parker in the semi finals. the home pairing went on to lift the trophy beating Somerset's magnus Zetterstrom and Glen Cunnigham in the final. Robson was unbeaten in the heat stages as the Rockets pairing qualified for the last four with 22 points. Home track advantage told for Glasgow in a tense Semi Final with Stancl leading Robson and Neath unable to overall Parker for third place.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Depleted Rockets Take Shine Off Diamonds
Rye House Rockets 54 Newcastle Diamonds 41
The Rye House Rockets maintained their unbeaten home record with a performance full of character. Missing injury victims Steve Boxall (heavy bruising) and Daniel King (knee) the Rockets were also forced to track reserve Tommy Allen just 3 days after he was concussed in a heavy fall at Hull. Chris Neath, Brent Werner and Stuart Robson kept the Diamonds at bay all recording double figure scores. Robson who put in another spectacular performance set the fastest time of the season so far clocking 56.2 seconds in the opening heat. The teams meet again on Monday evening with the Rockets looking to defend their 14 point lead for the bonus point.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 12+1
Edward Kennett 8
Brent Werner 14
Rider Replacement Daniel King
Chris Neath 14+1
Barry Burchatt 2+1
Tommy Allen 4
The Rye House Rockets maintained their unbeaten home record with a performance full of character. Missing injury victims Steve Boxall (heavy bruising) and Daniel King (knee) the Rockets were also forced to track reserve Tommy Allen just 3 days after he was concussed in a heavy fall at Hull. Chris Neath, Brent Werner and Stuart Robson kept the Diamonds at bay all recording double figure scores. Robson who put in another spectacular performance set the fastest time of the season so far clocking 56.2 seconds in the opening heat. The teams meet again on Monday evening with the Rockets looking to defend their 14 point lead for the bonus point.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 12+1
Edward Kennett 8
Brent Werner 14
Rider Replacement Daniel King
Chris Neath 14+1
Barry Burchatt 2+1
Tommy Allen 4
Friday, June 24, 2005
Weekend Results
Saturday June 25th
Rugby League
National League Three
St Albans Centurions 38 Warrington Wizards 36
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Stevenage 188 -9 drew with St Margaretsbury 223-6
Knebworth Park 202-6 drew with Potters Bar 181-7
Langleybury 219-1 beat Welwyn Garden City 213 all out by 9 wickets
Saracens Herts League Division One
Harpenden 202-6 (50 overs) lost to Hoddesdon 203-6 (46.2 overs) by 4 wickets
St Albans 112 all out (45.3 overs) lost to Hertford 235-6 by 123 runs
Chorleywood 154-4 (43.3 overs) beat Letchworth 153 all out (49.4 overs) by 6 wickets
Millhillians 99-4 (37 overs) beat Hitchin 98 all out (30 overs) by 6 wickets
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 54 Newcastle Diamonds 41
Sunday June 26th
Cricket
Twenty 20 tournament at Burnham CC
Herts won Cup dismissing their opponents in all 3 matches
Round One Herts beat Bucks by 43 runs
Herts 165-8 Bucks 123 all out Steve Coleman (Hoddesdon) 3-9
Round Two Herts beat Oxfordshire by 100 runs
Herts 205-9 Oxfordshire 105 all out
Final Herts beat Beds by 52 runs
Herts 172-8 Beds 120 all out
Rugby League
National League Three
St Albans Centurions 38 Warrington Wizards 36
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Stevenage 188 -9 drew with St Margaretsbury 223-6
Knebworth Park 202-6 drew with Potters Bar 181-7
Langleybury 219-1 beat Welwyn Garden City 213 all out by 9 wickets
Saracens Herts League Division One
Harpenden 202-6 (50 overs) lost to Hoddesdon 203-6 (46.2 overs) by 4 wickets
St Albans 112 all out (45.3 overs) lost to Hertford 235-6 by 123 runs
Chorleywood 154-4 (43.3 overs) beat Letchworth 153 all out (49.4 overs) by 6 wickets
Millhillians 99-4 (37 overs) beat Hitchin 98 all out (30 overs) by 6 wickets
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 54 Newcastle Diamonds 41
Sunday June 26th
Cricket
Twenty 20 tournament at Burnham CC
Herts won Cup dismissing their opponents in all 3 matches
Round One Herts beat Bucks by 43 runs
Herts 165-8 Bucks 123 all out Steve Coleman (Hoddesdon) 3-9
Round Two Herts beat Oxfordshire by 100 runs
Herts 205-9 Oxfordshire 105 all out
Final Herts beat Beds by 52 runs
Herts 172-8 Beds 120 all out
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Allen and Boxall Hurt as Rockets Crash
Speedway Premier League
Hull Vikings 57 Rye House Rockets 33
Rye House Rockets suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season after a disastorous Heat 2 collision cost them the services of both reserves Steve Boxall and Tommy Allen. Allen suffered severe concussion while Boxall will be missing for at least a week after bruising a hip. After the crash the Rockets were forced to go into several heats with only one rider costing them any chance of victory or the all important bonus point. The management are now anxiously trying to put together a reserve pairing for Saturdays all important home meeting against high flying Newcastle.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 4+1
Edward Kennett 8
Brent Werner 10
Chris Neath 6
Daniel King 5+1
Tommy Allen 0
Steve Boxall 0
Hull Vikings 57 Rye House Rockets 33
Rye House Rockets suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season after a disastorous Heat 2 collision cost them the services of both reserves Steve Boxall and Tommy Allen. Allen suffered severe concussion while Boxall will be missing for at least a week after bruising a hip. After the crash the Rockets were forced to go into several heats with only one rider costing them any chance of victory or the all important bonus point. The management are now anxiously trying to put together a reserve pairing for Saturdays all important home meeting against high flying Newcastle.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 4+1
Edward Kennett 8
Brent Werner 10
Chris Neath 6
Daniel King 5+1
Tommy Allen 0
Steve Boxall 0
Saturday, June 18, 2005
King Makes World Final But Its Heartbreak for Kennett
Rye House Rockets Daniel King will be one of two British representatives in the World Under 21 Speedway Final. King finished third in todays semi final in Tarnow in Poland with 10 points from his 5 rides. There will be no final place for team mates Edward Kennett and Tommy Allen though. Kennett missed out by the narrowest of margins in Lonigo Italy finishing third behind Workington's James Wright ultimately cost the British Champion a place in the final. Wright qualifying with an identical 9 point haul. Allen finished 11th in the 17 man field with 6 points.
Cents Winning Run ended by Demons
Bradford Dudley Hill 32 St Albans Centurions 18
St Albans Centurions magnificent form on the road looked to have set up another win at unbeaten Bradford until the hosts turned up the gas in the final stages. Without the unavailable Richard Smith coach Colin Baker brought in Allan Wheeler with the returning Jason Baihn the only other change from the team that won handsomely at Coventry
Cents raced into a 14-10 lead at half time which increased with another try shortly after the break. From then on the Demons proved unstoppable scoring 22 points without reply to maintain their 100% record
Dene Miller was again on form with two tries Latu Makaafi and Jason Baihn also touched down but Cents defeat means the teams swap places in the National League 3 table
Centurions team
K Warner, A Long, D Miller, R Dafa, L Baxter, S Rampling, J Baihn, R Dube, G Sione, E Thompson, L Makaafi, A Wheeler, R Teau
Subs S Doyle, G Huson, M Okwusogu
St Albans Centurions magnificent form on the road looked to have set up another win at unbeaten Bradford until the hosts turned up the gas in the final stages. Without the unavailable Richard Smith coach Colin Baker brought in Allan Wheeler with the returning Jason Baihn the only other change from the team that won handsomely at Coventry
Cents raced into a 14-10 lead at half time which increased with another try shortly after the break. From then on the Demons proved unstoppable scoring 22 points without reply to maintain their 100% record
Dene Miller was again on form with two tries Latu Makaafi and Jason Baihn also touched down but Cents defeat means the teams swap places in the National League 3 table
Centurions team
K Warner, A Long, D Miller, R Dafa, L Baxter, S Rampling, J Baihn, R Dube, G Sione, E Thompson, L Makaafi, A Wheeler, R Teau
Subs S Doyle, G Huson, M Okwusogu
Local Sport Fixtures and Results
Saturday June 18th
Rugby League
National League Three
Bradford Dudley Hill 32 St Albans Centurions 18
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Stevenage 246 beat Knebworth Park 56 all out by 190 runs
Welwyn Garden City 210-6 drew with Hemel Hempstead 210 all out
A Ben Frazer hattrick brought the Hemel innings to a rapid end but despite 67 from Martin James and an undefeated 66 from Tony Skeggs City narrowly failed to score the 6 runs needed from the last over
St Margaretsbury 179-6 lost to Sawbridgeworth by 7 wickets
Saracens Herts League Division One
Hitchin 267-4 beat Hoddesdon 138 all out by 129 runs
Hertford 201-2 beat Chorleywood 200 by 8 wickets
Steve Cordingley made an unbeaten 102 to guide Hertford to a comprehensive win
Harpenden 208 all out lost to Letchworth 210-8 by 2 wickets
Speedway
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 59 Sittingbourne 36
Sunday June 19th
Minor Counties Cricket Championship - Day One of Three
Hertfordshire v Norfolk at Bishops Stortford CC
David Wards team will have to be on top form to upset leaders and former champions
Rugby League
National League Three
Bradford Dudley Hill 32 St Albans Centurions 18
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Stevenage 246 beat Knebworth Park 56 all out by 190 runs
Welwyn Garden City 210-6 drew with Hemel Hempstead 210 all out
A Ben Frazer hattrick brought the Hemel innings to a rapid end but despite 67 from Martin James and an undefeated 66 from Tony Skeggs City narrowly failed to score the 6 runs needed from the last over
St Margaretsbury 179-6 lost to Sawbridgeworth by 7 wickets
Saracens Herts League Division One
Hitchin 267-4 beat Hoddesdon 138 all out by 129 runs
Hertford 201-2 beat Chorleywood 200 by 8 wickets
Steve Cordingley made an unbeaten 102 to guide Hertford to a comprehensive win
Harpenden 208 all out lost to Letchworth 210-8 by 2 wickets
Speedway
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 59 Sittingbourne 36
Sunday June 19th
Minor Counties Cricket Championship - Day One of Three
Hertfordshire v Norfolk at Bishops Stortford CC
David Wards team will have to be on top form to upset leaders and former champions
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Robson Returns To See Rockets Into Final
Premier Trophy Semi Final 2nd Leg
Sheffield Tigers 50 Rye House Rockets 39
Rye House win 105-76 on aggregate
The Rye House Rockets reached the Final of the Premier Trophy after going down by just 11 points at Olwerton. Number one Stuart Robson back after a bout of concussion was the hero scoring 14 points from his 5 rides. On a night when Rye House needed to hold their nerve Edward Kennett and Steve Boxall also recorded heat wins. The Rockets now have a six day break before returning to Premier League action at Hull next Wednesday.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 14
Edward Kennett 7+2
Brent Werner 4+2
Daniel King 3
Chris Neath 1
Steve Boxall 6
Tommy Allen 4+1
Sheffield Tigers 50 Rye House Rockets 39
Rye House win 105-76 on aggregate
The Rye House Rockets reached the Final of the Premier Trophy after going down by just 11 points at Olwerton. Number one Stuart Robson back after a bout of concussion was the hero scoring 14 points from his 5 rides. On a night when Rye House needed to hold their nerve Edward Kennett and Steve Boxall also recorded heat wins. The Rockets now have a six day break before returning to Premier League action at Hull next Wednesday.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 14
Edward Kennett 7+2
Brent Werner 4+2
Daniel King 3
Chris Neath 1
Steve Boxall 6
Tommy Allen 4+1
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Rockets Wait On Robson
Rye House Rockets will wait for the latest news on injured number one Stuart Robson before deciding on their line up for the Premier Trophy Semi Final 2nd Leg in Sheffield on Thursday night. Robson missed the 66-26 victory over the Tigers at the weekend and is rated as having a 50/50 chance of a return in the away leg. Despite holding a 40 point lead Rockets team boss John Sampford is taking nothing for granted and has warned his team that the tie is still "in the melting pot".
Monday, June 13, 2005
Five Phoenix Stars Head for Commonwealth Trials
Five Herts Phoenix Athlete’s have received invitations to compete at the Commonwealth Trials which will be held in Manchester on the second weekend in July. Javelin thrower Paula Collis is joined by Lizzie Hall (Steeplechase); Lizzie Brathwaite (800m); Gareth Dodd (400m); and Christina Silva (400mHurdles). Understandably delighted Head Coach Dave Rice told Matchbeat "The Club is extremely proud to have so many of its athletes invited to such an important major competition, especially the younger athletes who are just beginning to emerge from the junior ranks, and whilst they may only have their foot on the first rung of the ladder, the most important thing at this stage is they are being recognised for their abilities"
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Super Rockets Thrash Tigers
Premier Trophy Semi Final 1st Leg
Rye House Rockets 66 Sheffield Tigers 26
The Rye House Rockets are odds on favourites for a place in the final of the Premier Trophy after a stunning display against the Tigers. The Rockets made light of the absence of Number One Stuart Robson out with concussion to pile on the misery for the visitors with 10 home maximums. Brent Werner and Daniel King led the way with paid maximums while all 6 Rockets achieved at least one heat win. Rye House take a 40 point lead to Owlerton on Thursday night.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement Stuart Robson
Edward Kennett 11+2
Brent Werner 17+1
Daniel King 12+3
Chris Neath 13+2
Steve Boxall 5+1
Tommy Allen 8+1
Rye House Rockets 66 Sheffield Tigers 26
The Rye House Rockets are odds on favourites for a place in the final of the Premier Trophy after a stunning display against the Tigers. The Rockets made light of the absence of Number One Stuart Robson out with concussion to pile on the misery for the visitors with 10 home maximums. Brent Werner and Daniel King led the way with paid maximums while all 6 Rockets achieved at least one heat win. Rye House take a 40 point lead to Owlerton on Thursday night.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement Stuart Robson
Edward Kennett 11+2
Brent Werner 17+1
Daniel King 12+3
Chris Neath 13+2
Steve Boxall 5+1
Tommy Allen 8+1
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Cents Tame Bears
St Albans Centurions gained revenge for their defeat at Coventry Bears last season pulling away at the end of a hard fought game to win 38-26 and retain 2nd place in National League Three.
Colin Baker made 3 changes from last weeks win at Birmingham, Welwyn´s Dene Miller returning with Richard Tafa and Latu Makaafi gaining reward for their second half display against the Bulldogs with a starting place
Despite their indifferent form the League Three champions proved hard to break down and although Miller again achieved a hattrick of tries the teams could not be parted. Level pegging through the first half the Bears scored a try to lead by four at the break. Cents fought back to level at 26 apiece and proved the dominant force in the closing stages
Richard Tafa confirmed his promise one of 5 try scorers, with Eugene Thompson, Luke Baxter and Kristian Warner breaking through the Bears cage
Jack Malin was reliable with the boot in kicking 4 conversions and a penalty to seal an impressive result, keep the teams perfect away record intact with the ultimate test to come next Saturday at their conquerors on opening day, Bradford Dudley Hill
Centurions Team:
K Warner, A Long, D Miller, R Tafa, L Baxter, S Rampling, J Malin, R Dube, G Sione, E Thompson, R Louw, L Makaafi, R Smith
Subs - M Okwusogu, S Doyle, G Huson
Colin Baker made 3 changes from last weeks win at Birmingham, Welwyn´s Dene Miller returning with Richard Tafa and Latu Makaafi gaining reward for their second half display against the Bulldogs with a starting place
Despite their indifferent form the League Three champions proved hard to break down and although Miller again achieved a hattrick of tries the teams could not be parted. Level pegging through the first half the Bears scored a try to lead by four at the break. Cents fought back to level at 26 apiece and proved the dominant force in the closing stages
Richard Tafa confirmed his promise one of 5 try scorers, with Eugene Thompson, Luke Baxter and Kristian Warner breaking through the Bears cage
Jack Malin was reliable with the boot in kicking 4 conversions and a penalty to seal an impressive result, keep the teams perfect away record intact with the ultimate test to come next Saturday at their conquerors on opening day, Bradford Dudley Hill
Centurions Team:
K Warner, A Long, D Miller, R Tafa, L Baxter, S Rampling, J Malin, R Dube, G Sione, E Thompson, R Louw, L Makaafi, R Smith
Subs - M Okwusogu, S Doyle, G Huson
Rugby League / Speedway Fixtures
Saturday
Rugby League Result
National Division Three
Coventry Bears 26 St Albans Centurions 38
see separate report
Sunday (2pm)
Speedway
Premier Trophy Semi Final First Leg
Rye House Rockets 66 Sheffield Tigers 26
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 51 Armadale 41
Rugby League Result
National Division Three
Coventry Bears 26 St Albans Centurions 38
see separate report
Sunday (2pm)
Speedway
Premier Trophy Semi Final First Leg
Rye House Rockets 66 Sheffield Tigers 26
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 51 Armadale 41
Local Cricket Fixtures and Results
Saturday 11th June
Home Counties League Division Two East
Knebworth Park beat St Margaretsbury by 2 wickets
St Margaretsbury posted 183-9 15 year old David Murphy top scoring with 60, Martin Brown made 54 but it wasnt enough to stop Knebworth Park moving into 2nd place with a winning total of 184-8
Langleybury lost to Stevenage by 111 runs
Stevenage scored 217 which proved far too good for the home batsmen all out for 106
West Herts v Welwyn Garden City
Tony Skeggs hit 81 and Mark Everitt 63 in City´s impressive 216-5; but on a good day for batters the home side lost only 2 wickets in knocking off the runs to maintain pole position
Saracens Herts League Division One
Hoddesdon v Letchworth
A successful run chase for Hoddy who conceded 251 but eased to victory with only 4 wickets down and 4 overs to spare
Harpenden v Hertford
A hard fought draw for the visitors who started well in reply to Harpenden´s 230-5 but lost wickets regularly before seeing out the game on 169-8
Sunday June 12th
Minor Counties Knockout Trophy
Staffordshire beat Hertfordshire by 153 runs
Womens Challenge Cup
Hertfordshire beat Essex by 53 runs
Herts 290-3 (Hannah Smith 119 no, Gemma Mumby 81)
Essex 237 all out
Home Counties League Division Two East
Knebworth Park beat St Margaretsbury by 2 wickets
St Margaretsbury posted 183-9 15 year old David Murphy top scoring with 60, Martin Brown made 54 but it wasnt enough to stop Knebworth Park moving into 2nd place with a winning total of 184-8
Langleybury lost to Stevenage by 111 runs
Stevenage scored 217 which proved far too good for the home batsmen all out for 106
West Herts v Welwyn Garden City
Tony Skeggs hit 81 and Mark Everitt 63 in City´s impressive 216-5; but on a good day for batters the home side lost only 2 wickets in knocking off the runs to maintain pole position
Saracens Herts League Division One
Hoddesdon v Letchworth
A successful run chase for Hoddy who conceded 251 but eased to victory with only 4 wickets down and 4 overs to spare
Harpenden v Hertford
A hard fought draw for the visitors who started well in reply to Harpenden´s 230-5 but lost wickets regularly before seeing out the game on 169-8
Sunday June 12th
Minor Counties Knockout Trophy
Staffordshire beat Hertfordshire by 153 runs
Womens Challenge Cup
Hertfordshire beat Essex by 53 runs
Herts 290-3 (Hannah Smith 119 no, Gemma Mumby 81)
Essex 237 all out
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Borough Snap Up Williams
Stevenage Borough have confirmed the signing of 25 year old Danny Williams from Hereford United. The right sided midfielder has made 108 appearances for Hereford since joining 3 years ago from Chesterfield and has been a regular member of Herefords successful side of the past few seasons. Manager Graham Westley has been looking to add pace to his squad since the end of the season and is delighted with the capture of Williams.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Phoenix Looking To Build on Brilliant Debut
Herts Phoenix Women are hoping to build on the excellent start to their National League athletics campaign at Wodson Park on Sunday. Phoenix finished third in a seven team field which included experienced league clubs Thames Valley Harriers and Belgrave. Victories for the 4x400m relay team and from Elizabeth Brathwaite in the 800m left coach Dave Rice delighted "
For the Team to gain National League status was in itself brilliant, but to be able to host the first match of the season and take a third place against some very well establish large Clubs in the League is just amazing." He Said. The next meeting in the National League is on June 26th in Stoke on Trent.
For the Team to gain National League status was in itself brilliant, but to be able to host the first match of the season and take a third place against some very well establish large Clubs in the League is just amazing." He Said. The next meeting in the National League is on June 26th in Stoke on Trent.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Centurions Silence Bulldogs
National League Three Result
Birmingham Bulldogs 6 St Albans Centurions 70
Another pulverising display kept Cents 100% away record intact as Bulldogs without a win saw 9 different try scorers breach their defence
Colin Baker made 4 changes from the team that won the Herts derby
Andy Long Jack Malin John Warner and Gus Sione returning, and 2 new faces on the bench, Latu Makasi and Richard Dafa
Cents dominated from the start Kristian Warner notching 3 tries with debutant Latu Makasi scoring twice after being sent on for the second half and Mike Okwusogu also collecting a brace
Andy Long got the try spree underway with Shane Rampling, Geoff Hewson, John Warner, Richard Dafa and Jason Baihn also touching down
Centurions team
K Warner, A Long, M Okwusogu, J Malin, J Warner, L Baxter, S Rampling, J Baihn, R Dube, E Thompson, R Smith, R Louw, G Sione
Replacements: R Lamb, G Hewson, L Makasi, R Dafa
Birmingham Bulldogs 6 St Albans Centurions 70
Another pulverising display kept Cents 100% away record intact as Bulldogs without a win saw 9 different try scorers breach their defence
Colin Baker made 4 changes from the team that won the Herts derby
Andy Long Jack Malin John Warner and Gus Sione returning, and 2 new faces on the bench, Latu Makasi and Richard Dafa
Cents dominated from the start Kristian Warner notching 3 tries with debutant Latu Makasi scoring twice after being sent on for the second half and Mike Okwusogu also collecting a brace
Andy Long got the try spree underway with Shane Rampling, Geoff Hewson, John Warner, Richard Dafa and Jason Baihn also touching down
Centurions team
K Warner, A Long, M Okwusogu, J Malin, J Warner, L Baxter, S Rampling, J Baihn, R Dube, E Thompson, R Smith, R Louw, G Sione
Replacements: R Lamb, G Hewson, L Makasi, R Dafa
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Rockets Through in Style
Premier League Knock Out Cup
Rye House Rockets 57 Edinburgh Monarchs 33
Rockets win 100-80 on aggregate
Rye House Rockets booked a place in the Quarter Finals of the Knock Out Cup with a comfortable home victory over the Monarchs. Edward Kennett celebrated his call up to the GB squad with a paid maximum while Chris Neath and Daniel King both returned double figure scores. It was another impressive display particularly in the absence of skipper Brent Werner who was away travelling to Latvia ahead of his appearance in the USA World Cup Team tommorow. After a cagey start 4 home maximums in 5 heats gave the Rockets an advantage they never looked like surrendering. Rye House now meet holders Hull or Glasgow in the next round.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 9+3
Edward Kennett 14+1
Rider Replacement Brent Werner
Daniel King 10
Chris Neath 14
Steve Boxall 5+1
Tommy Allen 5+2
Rye House Rockets 57 Edinburgh Monarchs 33
Rockets win 100-80 on aggregate
Rye House Rockets booked a place in the Quarter Finals of the Knock Out Cup with a comfortable home victory over the Monarchs. Edward Kennett celebrated his call up to the GB squad with a paid maximum while Chris Neath and Daniel King both returned double figure scores. It was another impressive display particularly in the absence of skipper Brent Werner who was away travelling to Latvia ahead of his appearance in the USA World Cup Team tommorow. After a cagey start 4 home maximums in 5 heats gave the Rockets an advantage they never looked like surrendering. Rye House now meet holders Hull or Glasgow in the next round.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 9+3
Edward Kennett 14+1
Rider Replacement Brent Werner
Daniel King 10
Chris Neath 14
Steve Boxall 5+1
Tommy Allen 5+2
Local Cricket Results
Home Counties League Division Two East
Welwyn Garden City lost to Sawbridgeworth by 38 runs
Sawbridgeworth 219-6, Welwyn Garden City 181 all out.
Knebworth Park beat Langleybury by 9 wickets
Langleybury 170-8, Knebworth Park 174-1
Stevenage beat Hemel Hempstead by 7 wickets
Hemel Hempstead 173 all out, Stevenage 176-3
St Margaretsbury drew with Radlett
Radlett 178-9, St Margaretsbury 177-8
Saracens Herts League Division One
Hoddesdon beat Hertford by 21 runs
Hoddesdon 215, Hertford 194 all out
Welwyn Garden City lost to Sawbridgeworth by 38 runs
Sawbridgeworth 219-6, Welwyn Garden City 181 all out.
Knebworth Park beat Langleybury by 9 wickets
Langleybury 170-8, Knebworth Park 174-1
Stevenage beat Hemel Hempstead by 7 wickets
Hemel Hempstead 173 all out, Stevenage 176-3
St Margaretsbury drew with Radlett
Radlett 178-9, St Margaretsbury 177-8
Saracens Herts League Division One
Hoddesdon beat Hertford by 21 runs
Hoddesdon 215, Hertford 194 all out
Kennett Gets GB Call Up
Rye House rider Edward Kennett has received recognition for his early season form in the successful Rockets team
Great Britain boss Neil Middleditch has chosen Kennett to ride against Australia at Poole on June 15th
The match is a warm-up for the FIM World Cup in August
Great Britain boss Neil Middleditch has chosen Kennett to ride against Australia at Poole on June 15th
The match is a warm-up for the FIM World Cup in August
Rockets on Monarchs Heels
Edinburgh Monarchs 47 Silver Ski Rye House Rockets 43
Rye House Rockets conceded a slender 4 point deficit in Fridays Knockout Cup 1st Round 1st leg at Edinburgh´s Armadale track. In wet conditions the Rockets led early through 4-2s from the Tommy Allen-Steve Boxall and Stuart Robson-Edward Kennett combinations in Heats 2 and 5. Brent Werner made an impact in Heat 7 before his departure to join the USA team as with Daniel King the Rockets built a 24-18 lead.
It was nip and tuck between the teams until an Edinburgh 5-1 in Heat 14 after Tommy Allen fell on the second bend
The second and deciding leg takes place Saturday evening at Hoddesdon starting 7pm
Rye House Rockets conceded a slender 4 point deficit in Fridays Knockout Cup 1st Round 1st leg at Edinburgh´s Armadale track. In wet conditions the Rockets led early through 4-2s from the Tommy Allen-Steve Boxall and Stuart Robson-Edward Kennett combinations in Heats 2 and 5. Brent Werner made an impact in Heat 7 before his departure to join the USA team as with Daniel King the Rockets built a 24-18 lead.
It was nip and tuck between the teams until an Edinburgh 5-1 in Heat 14 after Tommy Allen fell on the second bend
The second and deciding leg takes place Saturday evening at Hoddesdon starting 7pm
Friday, June 03, 2005
Rockets Captain Misses Edinburgh Rematch
Silver Ski Rockets expect plenty of needle in this weekends double against Edinburgh Monarchs. The Scots objection to Rye House hosting their Premier Trophy semi final against Sheffield while Edinburgh still had a mathematical but unlikely chance of displacing the Yorkshire team caused a blank weekend at Hoddesdon.
Brent Werner misses Saturdays home leg of the Knockout Cup First Round but will ride tonight at Armadale. Werner has been selected for the USA team involved in World Cup qualification in Latvia.
Rockets can only use the Rider replacement rule to cover his absence which means only Edward Kennett, Daniel King, Steve Boxall and Tommy Allen can take his rides.
Brent Werner misses Saturdays home leg of the Knockout Cup First Round but will ride tonight at Armadale. Werner has been selected for the USA team involved in World Cup qualification in Latvia.
Rockets can only use the Rider replacement rule to cover his absence which means only Edward Kennett, Daniel King, Steve Boxall and Tommy Allen can take his rides.
Ware Hosts First Womens Athletics Meeting
Its a busy weekend ahead for Herts Phoenix's Women's Teams, with the Southern Women's League Team travelling to Abingdon to compete against top of the league team Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow AC and also top placed home team Radley AC.
On Sunday Herts Phoenix plays host to its first UK Women's League Match which will be held at the Stuart Storey Track at Wodson Park, Ware.
"This is an very important landmark in the Club's history" reports the Club's Senior Coach, Dave Rice "against most of these Clubs we are minnows, but there are only 32 Clubs in the UK League, and whilst we are in Division 4, this still places us amongst the top Clubs in the UK."
Some of these Clubs will be fielding their 'internationals' and this will be a great experience for many of our up and coming young athletes".
Field events start at 12 and track events at 1.00
Also on Sunday, the Club's National Young Athletes Team travels to Ilford where it hopes to reproduce its form from its first match last month that has positioned it at the top of its division in line for promotion to the Southern Premier League.
On Sunday Herts Phoenix plays host to its first UK Women's League Match which will be held at the Stuart Storey Track at Wodson Park, Ware.
"This is an very important landmark in the Club's history" reports the Club's Senior Coach, Dave Rice "against most of these Clubs we are minnows, but there are only 32 Clubs in the UK League, and whilst we are in Division 4, this still places us amongst the top Clubs in the UK."
Some of these Clubs will be fielding their 'internationals' and this will be a great experience for many of our up and coming young athletes".
Field events start at 12 and track events at 1.00
Also on Sunday, the Club's National Young Athletes Team travels to Ilford where it hopes to reproduce its form from its first match last month that has positioned it at the top of its division in line for promotion to the Southern Premier League.
