Rugby Report 🏉 Battling defeat for Scunthorpe and mixed results for Lincolnshire Lancers

Scunthorpe Steel Sharks played in the league and two summer tournaments were also held during a busy rugby weekend involving clubs from Lincolnshire.

In the YML Hull Division, Scunthorpe Steel Sharks hosted league leaders East Hull on what proved to be a difficult afternoon in a 42-14 defeat at John Leggott College.

Still unbeaten, East Hull showed why they are top of the table with a great performance, scoring 24 points in the first half alone.

The Steel Sharks managed to get back into the game with an unused try just before half-time.

A crossfield kick from stand-off Ethan Taylor allowed winger Robbie Johnston to score the try.

In the first half, Martin Mather made his debut as a second-row substitute and put in a strong performance.

The second half saw more of the same from East Hull, who added a further three tries in an impressive performance both with and without the ball.

Scunthorpe refused to give up and showed great character as they managed to score two tries in the second half.

Devon James, voted Scunthorpe’s man-of-the-match by the opposition, managed to weave through the East Hull defense as a fullback and score a fantastic try.

Hooker Joshua Rudkin saw a breakthrough in the defense and fired over from close range for Scunthorpe’s third try, while Henry Dawson added another conversion.

Scunthorpe Steel Sharks coach Chris Harrison was “extremely proud” of the performance against his side’s toughest opponents to date.

Lincolnshire Lancers played in their next IGR series day on Saturday, hosted by Chester Centurions, and finished third overall in the touch rugby tournament.

The Lancers defeated Nottinghamshire Hurricanes 4-1 and Newcastle Ravens 2-1 before losing to Coventry Corsairs (3-1) and Liverpool Tritons (7-0). The Lancers’ tries were scored by Ashley Vamplew (4), captain Tom Vanden Eedee (2), vice captain Logan Teague (1).

Luke Cooper was named the Lancers’ Player of the Day after “working so hard all day to get on the field and support his teammates”.

“Every time you looked around to send the ball, he was there,” the Lancers said.

The Lancers will be back in action at the ‘Touch my Brum’ mixed touch rugby tournament hosted by the Birmingham Bulls on July 13.

Lincoln Rugby Club hosted their annual Bomber County 10’s tournament on Saturday and it was another success with a mix of teams competing in five competitions.

Lincoln Ladies entered two teams, with their A side winning the cup and the B team finishing the day as Shield champions.

Southwell, Old Pisspoorians and Market Rasen A won the Men’s Cup, Shield and Plate respectively.

Brian Kelly, head coach of Lincoln Rugby Club, said: “At this year’s Bomber 10s, rugby and beer flowed freely.

“The addition of the Beer Festival only enhanced the great atmosphere.

“There was live music all day for the less energetic and a walking rugby show for those not yet ready to give up their great game. There was something for everyone.

“Our thanks to everyone who supported this day and congratulations to the winning teams.”