Sports News from Glenalmond College

I was very proud of the boys' performance today. To be able to compete and give Merchiston a fright is testament to a lot of hard work and a real determination from the boys. Had we squeezed over in the last five minutes or so I don't think anyone would have begrudged us the win. We still need to play for 70 mins at the top level but on the whole I am really pleased with the performance. We wish Merchiston the best of luck in the Cup Semi Final on Thursday and are very much looking forward to our trip North to face Gordonstoun.

Tries Cons Fenton; Pen Fenton

TEAM

OPPONENTS

RESULT

SCORE

REPORT

1^st XV

FETTES

Won

24-20

The same shortcomings that haunted us against Strathallan surfaced and we were second best. Fettes played well today and deserved more from the game. The last fifteen minutes did however show how capable we can be. Huge relief to gain the win but much to do before we take on Merchiston next week.

2^nd XV

FETTES

Lost

0-3

In a very close game where we had more of the pressure, we made crucial mistakes at key moments.  We made chances which we then failed to take, where Fettes capitalised on their only scoring opportunity.

3^rd XV

FETTES

U16 A XV

FETTES

Lost

0-31

The score line does not reflect the team’s performance against a strong and physical Fettes side, who were pinned back in their half for large periods of the game. There was a noticeable improvement at the breakdown and the team did not take a backward step throughout, which was very encouraging.

U14 B XV

FETTES

Draw

0-0

With Glenalmond’s attacks being repeatedly repelled by Fettes’ defence, we broke through only once.  We were awarded a penalty in the second half but missed, leaving the final result as a 0-0 draw.

OVERALL RESULT

SENIORS

JUNIORS

Rugby Saturday 17th September

Glenalmond College v Madras (H)

Win 47-3

On a wet afternoon at Coll, Glenalmond entertained a spirited Madras outfit, bolstered by some returning players who had missed the previous weekend. A physical and determined Madras side forced several early errors from the Coll side that were perhaps looking to over-complicate in the conditions. This led to an early period of pressure and a successful penalty attempt by Madras to leave Coll behind for the second week in succession. In a stop start, error filled first half, Coll certainly dominated the possession but failed to turn this advantage in to points. Two Fenton (R) penalties took Coll in to the lead before a forward-orientated try from Strachan (G) finally allowed Coll to relax a little. The second half was a far more controlled and clinical affair as Coll rattled in another six tries without reply. The forwards deserve much of the plaudits for an excellent foundation and moment of the match must go to Fenton for an outstanding try from 40 metres out.

Boys' Sports News for the weekend of September 17^th

Amongst other matches played this weekend, the 2nd XV coasted to a comfortable 53-0 win against a Stewart's Melville XV, with Henry Ambler leading from the front as Captain and Jock Cameron directing the backs effectively. The Under 16 A XV, after the disappointment of last week, responded with a win in the Under 16 Plate against Madras. Some great team work was matched by individual brilliance, with the team managing to score five superb tries resulting in a score of 33-5. The Under 14 XV also won their match, 67-0, against Madras College after a week of rigorous training. They moved the ball about and played with confidence in a match which provided the opportunity for several squad members to play as replacements. 

Boys 1st Hockey

The team played away this past week in the Under 18 Scottish Cup at the Aberdeen Sports Village and won the tournament on the difference of a single goal from Aberdeen GS after the two sides fought out a thrilling 3-3 draw and both beat Gordonians in their other game. Glenalmond beat Gordonians 3-1. This was an impressive performance as this is the first time many of the boys have picked up a stick since March and we were a couple of players down through injury.