Moray House

Rugby Football Club

Ground: Jack Kane Centre, 208 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh.

Match Reports:

Saturday 21/10/06

Moray House 35  Eyemouth 5

We welcomed back the taste of victory as Moray House outclassed and outplayed a young but determined Eyemouth side.  For the third time running we started the game well and the constant pressure was rewarded by a try.  A quick tap penalty allowed veteran Gary McKinnon to score easily.  Malcolm’s conversion attempt was narrowly wide. 

Without doubt the play of the match was worthy of a Murryfield audience (may be even a Landsdowne one?).  Great forward rucking released quick ball to the backs.  A centre switch move created room for winger Graham to score.  A real crowd pleaser.  Although Malcolm was unsuccessful from the kick, he did add a penalty minutes later to leave the half time score as 13 – 0

The second half saw Eyemouth have their share of the possession, but a strong MH defence was only breached once.  In reply, Moray house added three more tries and a penalty to leave the final score at 35 – 5. Malcolm scored all the second half points and his three tries and a ridiculous dummy duly earned him man of the match. 

A good result ahead of the cup tie with Penicuik next week.  Great attitude and no back chat to the ref helped focus the team for the full 80 minutes (Note: Banty was on holiday).