LAST year Okehampton U12s secured victory in the County wide plate competition at the Devon U12s rugby festival. This year they failed at the final hurdle. Initially drawn in a group with Exeter Saracens and Sidmouth, Okehampton started sluggishly with a 7-7 draw with Exeter Saracens thanks to a quick tap and go try fro Leon Horne who converted his own score. They remained unbeaten after a tough 0-0 draw with Exmouth, but failed to go through as group winners so entered the plate competition for group runners up.

In the three team plate group were the side Oke beat in last years final, Sidmouth. Okehampton played their best rugby of the day, as they moved the ball well to create good tries for Joseph Stratton, Ebby Vallance and Jack Chapman. Leon Horn converting all three in a 21-0 victory.

Against a heavier Crediton side Oke defended manfully to gain the 0-0 draw they required to reach the final. Unfortunately the final saw Oke produced a disappointing performance against a useful Kingsbridge side, and they eventually finished runners up after a 21-0 defeat.

Devonport U8s 12 tries

Oke U8s 17 tries

THE Okehampton U8s were on fine form and dominated against a spirited Devonport side.

The young Okes were on top of there game with there training in previous weeks on lines of attack and defence paying off. Holly was captain and led from the front with some superb play and two tries, other scorers Marcus 3, Ethan 2, Joe 3, Cameron 3, Issac 1 and Morgan 3.  

Devonport U8s 11 tries

Okehampton U8s 18 tries

CAPTAIN Milo Jarvis led Okehampton in is own unique style.

The Devonport defence improved slightly in the second game but it was the visitors who dominated in all aspects with their best passing of their season. Try scorers for Oke were Aedan, Ethan 2, Issac 3, Morgan 2, Alex and Finlay, Joe 7. Sam Priday made some superb passing and finished of a fine game with his first try.

n This week Oke U8s play a mini tournament at home with the Exeter Chiefs and Wimbourne RFC.

Okehampton  U7s 7 tries

Devonport U7s 6 tries

OKEHAMPTON played in a triangle match with Devonport Services and Stonehouse. With only eight players the boys had to work hard in attack and defence on a hot morning and rock hard pitch. Against Devonport it was an even contest with some good runs from both teams while good tagging kept the scores down. Tries for Oke were Saul (2), Shea (2), Grady (2) and Archie G.

Okehampton U7s 8 tries

Stonehouse U7s 9 tries

THIS was another even contest with all the boys putting a lot of effort in tagging and covering back.

Tries scored for Oke were Shea (4), Saul (2) and Grady(2). Well done to Arcie S, Jacob, Freddie, Alex for their efforts to enable the others to score.