Under 16s 2006/07

Under 16s Awards 2006'2007 Season

The award winners for the 2006-07 season were as follows:-

Player of the Year - Gareth Bodilly
Sportsman of the Year - Daniel Batten
Most Improved Player - Charlie Penney
Players' Player of the Year - Tom Cowan-Dickie.
The Mini-Junior section Chairman's award was shared betwenn Tom Cowan-Dickie and Jack Vosper, the pair having played for the SW Schools Divisional side.

Pirates Under 16s In International Match.

The only Cornish players in the England Schools RFU's South West Division under 16 team that played Canada under 17s at Bristol on Saturday 31 March were two Penzance boys, Jack Vosper (lock) and Tom Cowan-Dickie (prop), both of whom play for the Pirates under 16 team coached by Julian Mander.

The Canadians were older, bigger and very well drilled, but the South West held them in the forwards and took enough good ball to win comfortably 50 - 14. As well as playing for the South West Division side that defeated Munster and the Midlands Division and drew with the London and South East Division, Jack has enjoyed a successful season playing at under 18 level with Truro School 1st XV, trained by the England under 18 coach Graham Whitmore and the legendary Cornish coach, Phil Angove, under whom Truro School reached the semi-finals of the national Daily Mail Vase competition, a remarkable achievement for such a relatively small school.

U16's triumphant winners in Semi-Final of the County Vase 25/03/07

"The U16's where triumphant winners in the Semi-Final of the County Vase on Sunday against Falmouth.

The Pirates made a slow start but kept falmouth at bay. Their first try coming after 25mins from Charlie Penney, skipper Henry Mander followed shortly after with a darting try from the twenty two, Kelvin James getting the conversion. In the 29th minute speedy winger Shaun Cowlishaw went over, James converting again. Just before half-time Falmouth were awarded a penalty in front of the posts, HT score 19 - 3

The second-half was a scrappy affair, with both sides try different strategies to overcome some dogged defence, but the Pirates strong scrummaging & expansive play finally coming good with another try from Cowlishaw, James converting. FT 24 - 3"

The team would like to say a special thank you to referee Mr Shaun Maddern for an excellent game after undergoing knee surgery only six weeks ago!

Under 16s Match Reports

Camborne U16s 25 Pirates U16s 21
Sunday 11th. March, 2007

Played at Crane Park, the Pirates unfortunately entered this important Cornwall Cup quarter-final contest with only fourteen available players. However, on a fine but windy morning they still managed to put in a competitive performance against a useful 'Cherry & Whites' team.

The Pirates trailed 14-17 at half-time, having scored tries through skipper Henry Mander and Josh Oliver, both converted by Kelvin James.

In the second half they tried to play an expansive game, but never had the same luxury as the home side who introduced fresh legs to the proceedings. Nonetheless , they still managed to conjure up the final try in the match. Ryan Stanley dummying his way to the line, his effort again converted by James.

Coach Julian Mander said "We played some exceptional rugby with only fourteen men, the overall feeling being one of 'deja vu', as the side had lost to Camborne at a similar stage in last year's U15s competition."

Saltash U16s 10 (5-29) Pirates U16s 44
4th. February 2007

On a gorgeous sunny morning the Pirates U16's travelled to Saltash for their last round in the Cup. The first try after 2 minutes coming from Trevelyan Dugdale converted by Kelvin James.

Some strong work from the forwards brought a try from Henry Mander, then powerhouse Tom Cowan-Dickie went over. Speedy winger Dan Batten danced over, converted by James, followed by a blistering try from Kelvin James.

The second half saw some nifty footwork from Cowan-Dickie as he danced over for a try, with Ryan Stanley pushing his way through for a well worked try.In the last minutes of the game Jack Vosper went over carrying four players on his back. A most enjoyable game with Saltash never giving up & some mature sportsmanship from both sides.

Scorers - tries: Tom Cowan Dickie (2), Trevelyan Dugdale, Henry Mander, Dan Batten, Kelvin James, Ryan Stanley, Jack Vosper; cons: Kelvin James (2).

Pirates U16s 33 - Wadebridge U16s 22
14th. January, 2007

Playing only their third game of the season, the Pirates U16s recorded a worthy victory against their counterparts from Wadebridge Camels. Conditions on the Mennaye Nurseries ground were a little sticky, but both sides showed enterprise to play some excellent rugby.

Scorers:- tries: Tom Cowan-Dickie (2), Henry Mander, Josh Holmes, Shaun Cowlishaw; cons: Kelvin James (4).

Falmouth U16s 29 - Penzance & Newlyn U16s 24
17th. December, 2006

Playing their first game for six weeks, and also hampered by having just 13 available players, the Pirates gave a very good account of themselves in this cup match played at Falmouth.

Two tries from from speedster Shaun Cowlishaw and a conversion kicked by Henry Mander gave the Pirates a slender 12-10 half-time lead, which was certainly deserved.

Cowlishaw completed his hat-trick in the second half with a length of their field run, and there was a try also for Tom Cowan-Dickie, but with no fesh legs to call upon it was no surprise that Falmouth came back to sneak the win

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4 players in County Team

• Henry Mander
• Tom Cowan-Dickie
• Josh Holmes
• Jack Vosper

We are all extremely proud of these four, who have worked hard all summer to gain this prestigious position

Match Reports

Pirates 10 Redruth 47
October 15th, 2006

The U16's took to the Mennaye field for their first game of the season on Sunday.

Unfortunately, their old foes where once again too much for the improved Pirates. Kelvin James for the Pirates kicked a penalty try after fifteen minutes & shortly after half time went over for a blistering try which he converted himself.

Head Coach Julian Mander said, "As always Redruth where a class act, however we are getting fitter & stronger & will continue to work hard throughout the season"