Ipswich Rhinos Rugby League Club

...MATCH REPORT...

2004 TOTALRL.COM RUGBY LEAGUE CONFERENCE

8 May 2004

RHINOS OPEN HOME CAMPAIGN WITH WIN

Ipswich Rhinos 42 - 4 Cambridge Eagles

Ipswich needed all their guile to overcome a spirited Cambridge side in the second round of the 2004 Rugby League Conference reports Barbara Peachy. The Eagles showed they had not come to make up the numbers with a determined display which kept the Rhinos at bay for the first 15 minutes. Dave Husband broke the deadlock after concerted Ipswich pressure finally told on the Cambridge defence. Peter Le Marquand added the conversion. Daryl Walters added to the score on 20 minutes after the Rhinos made full use of the tackle count with Le Marquand floating a long pass for the second row to go over. Ipswich loose forward Andy Windridge was having a towering game in defence and attack and his strong running was creating numerous opportunities for Ipswich.

From a sustained period of pressure Rhinos went further ahead when Steve Haycock forced his way over. Cambridge got a deserved score when Nick Langham pounced on a loose ball to burst through the Ipswich defence. More pressure from Le Marquand’s boot led to panic in the Eagles’ defence and the ball went loose behind the try line. Tane Trafford was first to react, and Le Marquand converted the try. Cambridge were unable to gather the ball from the re-start and hooker Paul Raw scored on the stroke of half-time of his Rhinos debut, making the score at the interval Ipswich 26 – Cambridge 4.

Ipswich were first out of the blocks in the second half and Walters added his second score of the day. Despite the scoreline Cambridge were a much improved side from recent seasons and they enjoyed their best period of the match with some rugged tackling and good combinations of play. But with Trafford and Le Marquand controlling the midfield and Windridge so dominant there was no way through. Husband added another try before Mike Fields (pictured) added two late tries in the corner to keep up his record of scoring in every league match in 2003 and so far this year. Ipswich ended up comfortable winners of a tough encounter with Cambridge.

The Rhinos first team now have a gap weekend for the Challenge Cup final, followed by a tough away fixture at rivals South Norfolk, who are also unbeaten this season. Kick-off 2.30 at Thetford RU Club, Saturday 22 May. Meanwhile the Rhinos newly-established 2nd team have a home fixture against Greenwich 2nds at Humber Doucy Lane on Saturday 15 May, kick-off 12.00 noon.

Reporter: Barbara Peachey


	...MATCH REPORT... 2004 TOTALRL.COM RUGBY LEAGUE CONFERENCE 8 May 2004 RHINOS OPEN HOME CAMPAIGN WITH WIN Ipswich Rhinos 42 - 4 Cambridge Eagles Ipswich needed all their guile to overcome a spirited Cambridge side in the second round of the 2004 Rugby League Conference reports Barbara Peachy. The Eagles showed they had not come to make up the numbers with a determined display which kept the Rhinos at bay for the first 15 minutes. Dave Husband broke the deadlock after concerted Ipswich pressure finally told on the Cambridge defence. Peter Le Marquand added the conversion. Daryl Walters added to the score on 20 minutes after the Rhinos made full use of the tackle count with Le Marquand floating a long pass for the second row to go over. Ipswich loose forward Andy Windridge was having a towering game in defence and attack and his strong running was creating numerous opportunities for Ipswich. From a sustained period of pressure Rhinos went further ahead when Steve Haycock forced his way over. Cambridge got a deserved score when Nick Langham pounced on a loose ball to burst through the Ipswich defence. More pressure from Le Marquand’s boot led to panic in the Eagles’ defence and the ball went loose behind the try line. Tane Trafford was first to react, and Le Marquand converted the try. Cambridge were unable to gather the ball from the re-start and hooker Paul Raw scored on the stroke of half-time of his Rhinos debut, making the score at the interval Ipswich 26 – Cambridge 4. Ipswich were first out of the blocks in the second half and Walters added his second score of the day. Despite the scoreline Cambridge were a much improved side from recent seasons and they enjoyed their best period of the match with some rugged tackling and good combinations of play. But with Trafford and Le Marquand controlling the midfield and Windridge so dominant there was no way through. Husband added another try before Mike Fields (pictured) added two late tries in the corner to keep up his record of scoring in every league match in 2003 and so far this year. Ipswich ended up comfortable winners of a tough encounter with Cambridge. The Rhinos first team now have a gap weekend for the Challenge Cup final, followed by a tough away fixture at rivals South Norfolk, who are also unbeaten this season. Kick-off 2.30 at Thetford RU Club, Saturday 22 May. Meanwhile the Rhinos newly-established 2nd team have a home fixture against Greenwich 2nds at Humber Doucy Lane on Saturday 15 May, kick-off 12.00 noon. Reporter: Barbara Peachey