Match reports

United XV Match Reports for 2006/7

23rd April - FODCC Junior Semi-Final
Cinderford III 20pts Drybrook United 0pts

Drybrook were eventually well-beaten in this tough semi-final clash.

7th April - Drybrook United 20pts Westbury 1st XV 0pts

17th March - Drybrook United 59pts Ross on Wye II 0pts

Drybrook United’s Merit League match with Spartans was called off as the Gloucester club became the latest team to cry off but luckily Ross stepped in to save the day. The Large brothers featured strongly for Drybrook with Dean grabbing a hat trick and kicking 2 conversions whilst Dan helped himself to 2 tries.

Other Drybrook tries came from Zac Boothman (2), Jim Ryder, Steve Rawlings, Lee Phelps and Richard Roberts.

24th February - Citizen Merit League 1
BerryHill United 13pts Drybrook United 5pts

At one stage this game was in danger of being cancelled as BerryHill were struggling for a team but eventually it did go ahead and the home team just did enough to claim victory in a scrappy affair. Drybrook,s only points came from a try by centre Dan Large

27th January - GRFU Citizen Merit League 1
Coney Hill 'A' 10pts Drybrook United 0 pts

Drybrook’s second team had a difficult afternoon at league leaders ConeyHill but they acquitted themselves well with a battling performance before going down by 2 tries to nil. Drybrook had to do a lot of defending in this game and they were well served by a number of players in particular Danny Price, Liam Jackson and Mark Perkins who was making his debut.

13th January - GRFU Citizen Merit League 1
Drybrook United 12 pts Gordon League "A" 8pts

Gordon League were a much stronger outfit for this return fixture and enjoyed at least 70% of the possession but Drybrook played well to secure the victory. Without several key personnel Drybrook did better than expected as they used the opportunity to blood several youngsters One of them Liam Jackson grabbed one of his side’s tries with the other coming from the evergreen Richard Roberts with Jimmy Ryder adding 1 conversion.

6th January - GRFU Citizen Merit League 1
ChosenHill FP "A" 5pts Drybrook United 28 pts

The United XV played well despite the atrocious conditions at ChosenHill to record another Merit League victory. Richard Roberts had a fine game at No 8 and he was rewarded with a try with other tries coming from Dan Large, Tom Treherne and Andy Jones.
Jimmy Ryder converted all 4 tries for Drybrook who were also well served by winger Tony Hussey and second row Adam Yemm

16th December - GRFU Citizen Merit League 1
Drybrook United 30 pts Spartans "A" nil

Drybrook made light of the wet conditions to run out comfortable victors over their Gloucester visitors. Flanker Dean Large helped himself to 2 tries with others coming from Jim Rugman, Andy Jones and Richard Roberts

Jimmy Ryder added 1 conversion and a penalty.

GRFU Citizen Merit League 1

2nd December- Drybrook lose out in Merit table clash

Old Richians 23pts Drybrook United 5pts

A much-changed Drybrook second team lost out at Richians and only had a Dan Large try to show for their efforts. Colts players Alex Cole and James Wood both played well on their senior debuts as did second row Mark Castree.

GRFU Citizen Merit League 1

25th November - Drybrook earn another good Merit table victory

Drybrook United 24pts Chosen Hill II 5pts

Drybrook played the conditions well in this match to record a good victory. Substitutes Aaron Ryder and Liam Jackson played really well and Ryder helped himself to 2 of Drybrook’s tries with others added by Tom Treherne and Dean Large.

Jimmy Ryder and Andy Milner each kicked a conversion for Drybrook.

GRFU Citizen Merit League 1

11th November - Drybrook bounce back with well earned victory

Gordon League II 18pts Drybrook United 33pts

A strong forward effort threatened to blow Gordon League away in the first half as Drybrook completely out scrummaged the home team but injuries soon led to uncontested scrums and a more even game ensued.

For Drybrook flanker Dean Large was back to his best form and he helped himself to 2 tries with others added by Steve Lewis and Ian Pritchard.

Jimmy Ryder kicked 3 penalties and added 2 conversions.

GRFU Citizen Merit League 1

4th November - Drybrook well beaten

Drybrook United 5pts ConeyHill "A" 14pts

This match was abandoned after 65 minutes due to an injury to Drybrook’s winger Adrian Brown. At the time Coney Hill were ahead despite being down to 14 men after they had had a player dismissed for stamping after 10 minutes.

Drybrook found it hard going against a good Coney Hill outfit and only managed a single try through skipper Andy Jones.

28th October - United in good win at Widden.
Widden OB 17pts Drybrook Utd 27pts

Drybrook’s second string was always in control of this high scoring game at Widden and eventually emerged deserved winners. Playing with the stiff breeze at their backs in the first half Drybrook’s forwards were always on top and they took the lead with a try by centre Steve Williams quickly followed by a Jimmy Ryder penalty. Tom Treherne scored Drybrook’s second try following some enterprising play and Chris Thomas converted to give his team a 15pts – nil interval lead.

An injury to Widden’s hooker led to uncontested scrums in the second half and the home side were able to provide better ball for their dangerous back division. They could not prevent Tom Treherne increasing Drybrook’s lead with his second try but once Drybrook lost second row Vic Jones to the sin bin Widden scored 2 tries to set up tense last 10 minutes. Drybrook’s Dave Thomas crashed over for a try following a lot of pressure on Widden’s line and Chris Thomas converted but Widden had the last word with their third try following a sweeping move down field. For Drybrook forwards Simon Ballinger, Vic Jones and Mark Castree were outstanding with centre pairing Steve Williams and Dave Appleby also looking sharp.

GRFU Citizen Merit League 1
21st October - United suffer defeat with 14 men.
Old Centralians 29pts Drybrook Utd 21pts

Drybrook’s much changed 2^nd string lost out in this high scoring encounter in Gloucester. Drybrook lost centre Greg Kiernan through injury after half an hour and with no replacements to call on they found it hard but they battled well to make a real game of it.

For Drybrook Dave Auker-Howlett, Dan Large and Jimmy Ryder scored tries with Aaron Ryder converting 2 and Andy Milner converting 1.

GRFU Citizen Merit League 1
15th October - United return to winning ways.
Drybrook United 6pts Cheltenham North 10pts

In a very tight game Drybrook were just edged out of it despite going into the last 10 minutes still leading by 6pts – nil. A drop goal from impressive outside half Aaron Ryder and a penalty from fullback Andy Milner had given Drybrook the lead but the visitors stole victory with a late converted try followed by a penalty in front of the posts.

7th October - United return to winning ways.
Glos Old Boys 'A' 12pts Drybrook United 17pts

Given first use of the slope Drybrook United dominated the half but had little to show for their efforts. They managed 2 tries, the first from second row Jon Mustoe who broke down the side of a ruck and then a pushover score for No 8 Richard Probert. Old Boys replied with a converted try to keep themselves in it. It was much the same in the second half with Drybrook dominating but only able to add 1 further score. Richard Probert touched down following a break from half way with Andy Milner adding the extras. Old Boys centre also grabbed his second try of the game but Drybrook were able to hold out for victory.

30th September - United lose tight derby match.
Citizen Merit League 1: Drybrook United nil BerryHill United 17pts

The United XV were edged out in a typically close derby with BerryHill who scored all of their points in the second half. A tight first half saw neither side able to gain the upper hand but an injury to Drybrook prop Mark Castree meant that the second half was played with uncontested scrums and the visitors were able to pull clear.

Rich Roberts drives in and is that Yemmer and Will both at the breakdown!!!!!!!!!! Tom Treherne finds Steve Lewis on the crash!!!!!

23rd September - United's Strong start in Merit table
Citizen Merit table 1: Matson Utd 14pts Drybrook United 22pts

Fullback Andy Milner punished Matson’s indiscipline with 5 penalty goals in this opening Merit League encounter at Red Well Road to hand victory to Drybrook. Drybrook’s flanker Dave Appleby scored their only try, converted by Milner with 17-year-old stand off Aaron Ryder impressing in his first senior game.

9th September - United's derby victory
Bream Utd 0pts Drybrook United 19pts

The United XV were good value for their victory at Bream’s High Street ground where the home side defended well and frustrated Drybrook for long periods.

Hooker Steve Lewis scored 2 tries with centre Dan Large scoring Drybrook’s third. Fullback Andy Milner completed the scoring with 2 conversions.

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