S4, R8: Vikings RUC vs. Sharks RUFC (vBookie)

22.15

Ben Manera is tackled by Sam Verigotta for the Sharks and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Vikings have pushed the opposition off the top of the ruck and secured the ball.

The next phase to be played from 6 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Looks like there's been some infringement from the Sharks here. Penalty to the Vikings.

Penalty to the Vikings to be taken by Henry Marshall. From here, they're going to have a Kick for Touch. Great kick. That finds touch 19 metres upfield. The players run up to form the line out.

The next phase to be played from 25 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Vikings. That's a good throw from Ryan Gayler.
Interference by the Sharks at the line out there. An interesting call by the referee. That'll be a penalty to the Vikings

The next phase to be played from 25 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Penalty to the Vikings to be taken by Henry Marshall. From here, they're going to have a Kick for Touch. Great kick. That finds touch 14 metres upfield. The players run up to form the line out.

The next phase to be played from 39 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Vikings. That's not straight. We'll have a scrum here.

The next phase to be played from 39 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Scrum to the Sharks. The scrum collapses as the ball's fed. The referee has called Clayton Evans for that offense. That'll be a penalty to the Sharks
The rookie Loosehead is being seriously owned by David Dafter thus far.

 

30.00

The ball's been dropped cold there by one of the Sharks players - scrum down, lads. Put in to the Vikings.

The next phase to be played from 38 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Scrum to the Vikings. Great work by the Vikings. That's been hooked cleanly and the Vikings scrum looks as if it is working well today. That win gains them 4 metres.

The next phase to be played from 34 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Ben Jacobs is tackled by Shane Masters for the Sharks before Jacobs can clear and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested. The Sharks forwards charge in and, yes, it looks like they've turned this over. Great work from Simon Laing in particular there. Looks like he landed the telling blow and won the turnover.

The next phase to be played from 35 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Bakkum to Scoble. He's burst through the defensive line and he's on a run. Matthew Scoble with the ball for the Sharks. Ah, he's not going to make it all the way, he's been tackled but he managed to gain 5 metres there.

The next phase to be played from 40 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Eddie Morris is tackled by Clayton Evans for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Sharks have got the ball clear quickly. Great work from the forwards.

The next phase to be played from 42 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Lee Sweetman is tackled by Donald Boland for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Sharks have to work hard to dig the ball out of this ruck. Eventually, Sam Bakkum has his hands on it at the back of the ruck.

The next phase to be played from 44 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Regan Hutchinson on the run with the ball. He looks around and sizes up his options. He's spied a gap and he bursts through it.

TRY TO Sharks
Conversion attempt for the Sharks. Kick to be taken by Matthew Scoble. Great kick. He's nailed that one and they earn the extra 2 points.

Vikings 0 - 14 Sharks

 

The weather massively plays into the Sharks' hands. Expecting Niru to run rampant.

 

37.15

Line Out to Sharks. That's a good throw from Eddie Morris.
Easy take there for the Sharks. Simon Laing is forced to contest this one, but has enough strength to snatch the ball from his opponent's grasp.

The Sharks look to form a maul and rumble a few metres up field. They gain 8 metres.

The next phase to be played from 15 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Shane Masters is tackled by Peter Retzel for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Sharks have the ball secured. What can they do with it?

The next phase to be played from 15 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Oh dear. The Vikings are in serious trouble now. Scoble with an easy run round the fringe of the ruck, and a tackler didn't even lay a hand on him as he scores the Sharks' third.

TRY TO Sharks
Conversion attempt for the Sharks. Kick to be taken by Matthew Scoble. Great kick. He's nailed that one and they earn the extra 2 points.

Vikings 0 - 21 Sharks

 

HALF TIME

Well, the Vikings are on top in territory and on time in the opposition 22, but the Sharks have made the most of their opportunities and some key missed tackles have cost the Vikings dearly.

Crowley on for Retzel

 

Not the best of starts

 

45.15

More problems for the Sharks here as Logan collapses with the ball in hand. It looks like some kind of muscle strain for the lad and he has to be replaced with James Hughes. Hutchinson moves to full back.

 

50.30

Eddie Morris is tackled by Jono Chewie for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Sharks have to work hard to dig the ball out of this ruck. Eventually, Sam Bakkum has his hands on it at the back of the ruck.

The next phase to be played from 29 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Regan Hutchinson opts to kick here for the Sharks. He's trying to Kick for Touch. A decent kick for touch. He's gained 11 metres of territory for them there and we'll have a line out.

The next phase to be played from 40 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Vikings. Ryan Gayler listens to the calls and chucks the ball in.
Great work by the Sharks. They've contested that Line Out superbly, and James McDougal steals the ball for them.

The Sharks look to form a maul and rumble a few metres up field. They gain 4 metres.

The next phase to be played from 44 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Regan Hutchinson with a rinky-dink kick. He's trying to Kick Downfield. A decent kick downfield yields a territorial gain of 5 metres, but he's handed over possession as he fails to regather.

The next phase to be played from 49 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Ben Jacobs opts to kick here for the Vikings. He's trying to Kick for Touch. A decent kick for touch. He's gained 29 metres of territory for them there and we'll have a line out. Good clearance.

 

57.30

Line Out to Vikings. The touchie stands next to Ryan Gayler as he readies for the throw. The calls are made and the ball comes sailing between the two lines.
Interference by the Sharks at the line out there. An interesting call by the referee. That'll be a penalty to the Vikings

The next phase to be played from 23 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Looks like there's been some infringement from the Sharks here. Penalty to the Vikings.

An interesting choice, but the Vikings want to get some points on the board and who can blame them?
Penalty to the Vikings to be taken by Henry Marshall. From here, they're going to have a Kick At Goal. He's made that kick look easy, and over it goes.

Vikings 3 - 21 Sharks

 

60.00

Man for Boland
Miokovic for Chewie
Downpipes for Martyn

Oz for Astele
Das for Dafter

 

62.30

Aaron Hunt with the ball on the run here. He's already gained 3 metres. It looks like he's going to be tackled by Sam Graham but incredibly, he's able to get the ball away to Steve Cambridge.

The next phase to be played from 17 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Steve Cambridge receives the ball and looks for the gap. Is there one there? He's already gained 7 metres. It looks like he's going to be tackled by Sam Graham but the tackler hasn't been able to wrap up the arms and he's able to pass to Andrew James just before he's wrestled to the ground.

The next phase to be played from 24 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Andrew James puts his head down and wants to drive at the opposition defensive line. He's already gained 4 metres. It looks like he's going to be tackled by Paul Oz but the tackler hasn't been able to wrap up the arms and he's able to pass to Steve Cambridge just before he's wrestled to the ground.

The next phase to be played from 28 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Steve Cambridge receives the ball and looks for the gap. Is there one there? The defensive line are up on him in a flash and he can't gain any momentum. Good Tackle by Simon Laing and a ruck forms.

The next phase to be played from 28 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Ben Herd is tackled by Shane Masters for the Sharks and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Vikings show good ball security and extracate the ball from the ruck.

The next phase to be played from 31 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Ben Manera is tackled by Eddie Morris for the Sharks and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested and that's the power of Simon Laing on display. Sheer will and determination have forced the Vikings back over the ball and that's a turnover.

The next phase to be played from 31 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

The ball's been dropped cold there by one of the Sharks players - scrum down, lads. Put in to the Vikings.

The ball comes out from the scrum for the Vikings and is pushed out to Jacobs who boots downfield, looking for the bounce into touch. He can't find it though and Hutchinson catches on the track-back.

The next phase to be played from 50 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Regan Hutchinson opts to kick clear here for the Sharks. He's trying to Kick Downfield. A decent kick downfield yields a territorial gain of 27 metres, but he's handed over possession.

The next phase to be played from 23 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Aaron Hunt with the ball on the run here. He's already gained 9 metres. It looks like he's going to be tackled by Sam Verigotta but as the tackler seizes him, it becomes clear that he's expertly got the ball away to Ben Herd. Great pass.

The next phase to be played from 32 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Ben Herd with a great turn of pace. He's already gained 10 metres. It looks like he's going to be tackled by Eliott Witters but the tackler hasn't been able to wrap up the arms and he's able to pass to Jonny Ridd just before he's wrestled to the ground.

The next phase to be played from 42 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Jonny Ridd thinks about the offload. He looks to run, but it doesn't look like there's anywhere to go. Good Tackle by Matthew Scoble and a ruck forms.

The next phase to be played from 42 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Ben Manera is tackled by James McDougal for the Sharks and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Vikings have the ball secured. What can they do with it?

The next phase to be played from 45 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Clayton Evans is tackled by Shane Masters for the Sharks and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested. Shane Masters has done well to stay on his feet here and he can dig in and get his hands on the ball. That's a turnover.

The next phase to be played from 42 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Eliott Witters opts to kick here for the Sharks. He's trying to Kick for Touch. Kicked out on the full, but from this point on the field, that's fine. Line out.

The next phase to be played from 22 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Vikings. Ryan Gayler listens to the calls and chucks the ball in.
Easy take there for the Vikings. And Rusty Downpipes takes it without fuss.

The Vikings look to form a maul and rumble a few metres up field. They gain 8 metres.

The next phase to be played from 30 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

He's burst through the defensive line and he's on a run. Ben Jacobs with the ball for the Vikings. Ah, he's not going to make it all the way, he's been tackled but he managed to gain 1 metres there.

The next phase to be played from 31 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Henry Marshall is tackled by Sam Graham for the Sharks and a ruck forms. The ball comes out to Jacobs who kicks for the chip and chase.
Witters takes the catch, but Jacobs is bearing down on him.

The next phase to be played from 48 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Eliott Witters opts to kick here for the Sharks. He's trying to Kick for Touch. That's been charged down! Great defensive work there.

The next phase to be played from 48 metres on the Sharks side of the halfway line.

Ben Jacobs is the man to gather. Great chase from him and finally he's earned the Vikings a try. A great period of sustained pressure from the home side.

TRY TO Vikings
Conversion attempt for the Vikings. Kick to be taken by Henry Marshall. Great kick. He's nailed that one and they earn the extra 2 points.

Vikings 10 - 21 Sharks

 

70.00

Fisher for Sweetman

 

71.00

Matthew Scoble is tackled by Jonny Ridd for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested. The Vikings forwards charge in and, yes, it looks like they've turned this over. Great work from Ben Manera in particular there. Looks like he landed the telling blow and won the turnover.

The next phase to be played from 29 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

The ball's been dropped cold there by one of the Vikings players - scrum down, lads. Put in to the Sharks.

Scrum to the Sharks. The scrum collapses as the ball's fed. The referee has called Clayton Evans for that offense. That'll be a penalty to the Sharks

The next phase to be played from 29 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Looks like there's been some infringement from the Vikings here. Penalty to the Sharks.

Penalty to the Sharks to be taken by Matthew Scoble. From here, they're going to have a Kick for Touch. Great kick. That finds touch 12 metres upfield. The players run up to form the line out.

The next phase to be played from 41 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Sharks. That's a good throw from Eddie Morris.
Easy take there for the Sharks. The ball secured easily by Sam Verigotta.

The Sharks look to form a maul and rumble a few metres up field. They gain 9 metres.

The next phase to be played from 50 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

James Hughes is tackled by Rusty Downpipes for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested. The Vikings forwards charge in and, yes, it looks like they've turned this over. Great work from Ben Manera in particular there. Looks like he landed the telling blow and won the turnover.
Last ditch stuff from Downpipes! Fantastic work!

The next phase to be played from 49 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Ben Jacobs opts to kick here for the Vikings. He's trying to Kick for Touch. Kicked out on the full, but from this point on the field, that's fine. Line out.

 

...The next phase to be played from 39 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Sharks. Here comes the throw.
Easy take there for the Sharks. Reece Fisher comes around the near side and catches it at short range.

The Sharks look to form a maul and rumble a few metres up field. They gain 2 metres.

The next phase to be played from 41 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

The ball's been dropped cold there by one of the Sharks players - scrum down, lads. Put in to the Vikings.

Scrum to the Vikings. Penalty to the Vikings. Clearly some issues with the way that Soumyanil Das was binding on there.

The next phase to be played from 41 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Penalty to the Vikings to be taken by Henry Marshall. From here, they're going to have a Kick for Touch. Poor kick. He's failed to find touch there, and the Sharks snap up the ball.

The next phase to be played from 29 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Matthew Scoble is tackled by Clayton Evans for the Vikings and a ruck forms. The ruck is contested but the Sharks show good ball security and extracate the ball from the ruck.

The next phase to be played from 31 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

The ball's been dropped cold there by one of the Sharks players - scrum down, lads. Put in to the Vikings.

Scrum to the Vikings. What is this? Amateur hour. Ridiculously poor attempt at a scrum feed from Mate Perry. That'll be a free kick to the Sharks

The next phase to be played from 31 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Sam Graham opts to kick here for the Sharks. He's trying to Kick for Touch. A decent kick for touch. He's gained 14 metres of territory for them there and we'll have a line out.

The next phase to be played from 45 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Line Out to Vikings. Ryan Gayler struggles to hear the calls over the cheering of the crowd. He waits, then throws.
Easy take there for the Vikings. And David Crowley secures the catch.

The Vikings look to form a maul and rumble a few metres up field. They gain 3 metres.

The next phase to be played from 42 metres on the Vikings side of the halfway line.

Ben Jacobs opts to kick here for the Vikings. He's trying to Kick for Touch. A decent kick for touch. He's gained 23 metres of territory for them there and we'll have a line out.

Phew. Danger averted.

 

80.00

Full time with the ball in Sharks hands. Can either side bag the bonus point?

The Vikings win a turnover, only to have Gayler lose the ball when tackled by Scoble a couple of phases later. That's the game.

 

Vikings (10)

Try: Jacobs
Penalty: Marshall x 1
Conversions: Marshall x 1

Sharks (21)

Tries: Logan, Scoble, Hutchinson
Conversions: Scoble x 3

 

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Vikings				TOTAL
SCRUMS WON			13
SCRUMS LOST			11
SCRUMS WON AGAINST FEED		1
LINE OUTS WON			19
LINE OUTS WON AGAINST THROW	3
LINE OUTS NOT STRAIGHT		5
LINE OUT INFRINGEMENTS		2
RUCK INFRINGEMENTS		1
MAULS WON			1
MAUL INFRINGEMENTS		0
METRES GAINED FROM OPEN PLAY	331
POSSESSION			51%
TIME IN OPPOSITION 22 (seconds)	525
TERRITORY (seconds)		44%
SCRUM METRES			15
TACKLES MADE			38
TACKLES MISSED			17

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Sharks				TOTAL
SCRUMS WON			11
SCRUMS LOST			13
SCRUMS WON AGAINST FEED		2
LINE OUTS WON			21
LINE OUTS WON AGAINST THROW	2
LINE OUTS NOT STRAIGHT		2
LINE OUT INFRINGEMENTS		2
RUCK INFRINGEMENTS		3
MAULS WON			0
MAUL INFRINGEMENTS		0
METRES GAINED FROM OPEN PLAY	362
POSSESSION			49%
TIME IN OPPOSITION 22 (seconds)	840
TERRITORY (seconds)		56%
SCRUM METRES			17
TACKLES MADE			46
TACKLES MISSED			32

 

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		Team	MTk	TkM	BTk	HE	RM	KMiP	KMPen	KiP	KE	PenIP	GA	GS	CA	CS	LB	NR	IEAG	OS	HITR	SI	LOOB	LOS	LOI	BT	TA	T	LBA	Time
Reece Fisher	Sharks	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10
Soumyanil Das	Sharks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	20
Paul Oz		Sharks	1	0	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	20
James Hughes	Sharks	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	30
Jordan Logan	Sharks	2	1	1	0	78	278	0	15	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	50
David Dafter	Sharks	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	60
Dexter Astele	Sharks	1	3	1	0	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	60
Lee Sweetman	Sharks	4	0	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	70
Eliott Witters	Sharks	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	70
Chris Devonsh'e	Sharks	2	3	1	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Eddie Morris	Sharks	2	2	3	0	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	80
Matthew Scoble	Sharks	2	0	0	0	71	51	153	3	1	12	0	0	3	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	80
Regan Hutchin'n	Sharks	2	3	5	0	31	123	0	10	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	80
Sam Graham	Sharks	3	1	1	0	2	19	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Shane Masters	Sharks	3	7	0	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	6	0	0	0	80
James McDougal	Sharks	3	9	0	0	28	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	5	2	1	0	0	0	1	80
Sam Bakkum	Sharks	1	4	3	0	14	10	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	4	80
Sam Verigotta	Sharks	2	3	2	0	44	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	0	2	0	0	0	80
Simon Laing	Sharks	0	7	0	2	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	0	7	0	0	0	80
Choco Man	Vikings	0	1	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	20
Rusty Downpipes	Vikings	0	1	1	0	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	20
Theo Miokovic	Vikings	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	20
David Crowley	Vikings	0	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	40
Peter Retzel	Vikings	0	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	40
Jono Chewie	Vikings	1	1	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	60
Mike Martyn	Vikings	0	3	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	60
Donald Boland	Vikings	1	6	0	1	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	60
Ben Manera	Vikings	0	1	1	1	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	6	0	0	7	0	0	0	80
Ben Herd	Vikings	5	0	3	0	19	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Henry Marshall	Vikings	1	1	2	0	19	0	112	0	0	8	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Aaron Hunt	Vikings	2	2	9	0	52	50	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Ben Jacobs	Vikings	0	1	3	0	31	338	0	19	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	80
Mate Perry	Vikings	2	0	1	0	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	80
Jonny Ridd	Vikings	0	6	0	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Ryan Gayler	Vikings	1	4	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Steve Cambridge	Vikings	2	2	5	0	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Andrew James	Vikings	2	1	7	0	43	10	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
Clayton Evans	Vikings	0	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80