2017/18

20180915 Ampthill 1st XV Vs Esher

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Ampthill welcomed Esher to Dillingham on a dry, sunny and warm afternoon with a moderate breeze with the pitch reflecting the dry summer.

Spencer Sutherland outpacing the opposition comfortably
(Photo: Iain Frankish, Actuance Photography)

Amps squad saw 7 changes from that which lost at Chinnor with wing Spencer Sutherland, signed from Esher during the summer, and fly half Michael Waters making their 1stXV debuts after strong performances for the 1881s.

Esher provided stiff opposition for 60 minutes but the home side ran out comfortable winners in the end.

Joe Bercis taking the hard route yet again…
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“After a tough week when we were hard on the players to get 5 points is very pleasing. On 60 minutes, losing 15-20 and down to 13 players, I felt we were staring down a barrel. However, it seemed to galvanise us and from then on we controlled possession, territory and eventually the game. All four back row players, Allman, Bercis, Molitika and replacement Blackmore were outstanding.”
— Paul Turner, Ampthill Head Coach

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20180901 Ampthill 1st XV Vs Loughborough

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Loughborough travelled to Dillingham Park for the first official match of the season for Ampthill. The dry weather over most of the off season has left the pitch looking more like the Serengeti than mid Bedfordshire!

Aleki Lutui running in an early try
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Both teams were determined from the off and determined to make their mark. Loughborough showing their speed on the outside when given the chance, but Ampthill simply denied them the chance time after time playing a physical game and utilising their strength to punch through time after time. Loughborough responded admirably with a run of tries to ensure their bonus point but just didn’t seem to be able to ‘click’ this game.

Final result: 43-34 in Ampthill’s favour.

James Pritchard preparing to add to the tally
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20180428 Ampthill 1st XV Vs Moseley

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Determined to end the season on a fun note the visitors from Moseley arrived full of good spirits and fun, largely bedecked in fancy dress! The wet weather, providing sharp contrast to the previous weekend did little to dampen the visitor’s supporters who valiantly cheered their side along epitomising perfect rugby supporters - fun and well behaved.

Mosley supporters determined to have fun
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Moseley opened the scoring quickly with an unconverted try which sadly was to be their last. Ampthill quickly equalised with the score remaining standing at 8-5 at the break. The second half saw the hosts relentlessly break through time after time leaving the final score at 36-5.

Sam Baker crossing a very wet line
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