TringRugby take the spoils in mistake-ridden derby clash

A fighting display from TringRugby ensured a victory over local rivals Amersham and Chiltern in their first ever meeting in the league structure.
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A 16-10 score line flattered Amersham in a mistake-ridden game, and Tring new they should have put the game away long before the tense last minutes when Amersham continued to press in Tring’s half.

Tring’s scrum was mostly dominant, although the Amersham hooker took three strikes against the head.

Harry Green was again majestic at the lineout and disrupted Amersham ball with great effect.

Tring started brighter when fly-half Scott Browne chipped over for Karl Lepaalers to chase. He caught the Amersham winger asleep to make up 30 yards and beat him to the ball for the first try of the match.

The Tring backs were slicker than their opposite numbers but seemed to lack the killer punch.

Penalties were swapped before the Amersham number eight went over after some poor defence from Tring.

Blackman was Amersham’s outstanding player as he carried the fight to Tring with ball in hand.

However, the Amersham backs had a poor day and Tring constantly capitalised on their mistakes to force further penalties.

With both teams fighting for territory, it made for a tense final 10 minutes with Amersham trying to get within 10 yards of the Tring line.

Some great tackling forced errors for Tring to clear and win the day. With some players to come back from injury, the Tring squad will be stronger next time the clubs meet.

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