Sharks disappointing in local derby

DAGENHAM 35 ROMFORD 12

Romford U13’s made the short trip to local rivals Dagenham RFC for the second time in the space of three weeks for their latest game

The Sharks started the game the brighter and an excellent move in the fifth minute saw the ball go out to wing Brandan Farrant who raced past two challenges to score under the posts. Farrant also converted

Romford continued to have good possession but the home team and their big pack of forwards started to get into the game

A good move from the home team and some poor challenges from the Sharks saw them go over the line for their first try of the morning

Romford were not deterred and some good forward play saw flanker Dylan Ellis pick up the ball on halfway and brush off two challenges to score a fine try. Dagenham 5 Romford 12

Two tries in additional time saw the hosts bounce back to take the lead at the break by 15-12

Rather than pushing for the win, the Sharks then produced a poor performance in the second half with many missed tackles and heads dropped. The big Dagenham boys punished this and ran in a further four tries to clinch the game by 35-12

Sharks squad: Damien Tredinnick , Sam Walker, Adam Courtney, Dylan Ellis, Aaron Irving-Still, Harry McVelia, Louis Ridley, Ronnie Brooks, Harrison Sykes, Kieran Philpot, Brandan Farrant, Sam Brindle, Toby McCloud, Robson Burke, Nathan Jarvis, Harry Wright, Ross Walters, James Tully, Cesar Calaras