UNION VS KEMPTON PARK ON 29-01-2011
Under 19
The youngsters showed a gutsy performance by beating Kempton 25 -10.
Under 21
A lot of talent was shown and with a little bit of hard work they gonna be a force to be reckoned with and went down to Kempton 7 -11.
3rd Side
This side is definitely gonna dominate this year plenty talent to move up to higher places. They beat Kempton 15 -12.
2nd Side
This mean machine pack of forwards and a very good talented backline ran riots against their opponents. The pack of forwards laid a good foundation for the backs to counter attack from all angles.They beat Kempton 35 - 7
1st Side
The score does not show a true reflection of the game. The forwards outplayed their opponents in a lot of departments by turning over a lot of possession. It was a battle between the two pack of forwards. The backs showed tremendous pace and handling skills. The team played as a unit and not as individuals. With some more skill work and the guts and heart they played with, they are gonna be a force to be reckoned with. They beat Kempton 15-14.
UNION VS OOSTELIKES PRETORIA ON 05/02/2011
U 19 Did not play
U 21 Did not play
3 rd side
We played against their u 21 side which ended in a very tough encounter . A couple of players caught the eye and made an impression.Altough we went down 7 - 14 the side played very well.
2 nd side
A side to watch this year. With lot of talent to offer among the backs and forwards this side is definetly gonna be a big force this year. Another good win of 7 - 5 does not reflect the attractive running rugby they played.
1 st side
What a tough encounter.Oostelikes came with everything they played in our faces with a very robust style of rugby. This game was used to try a couple of combinations in various positions we made 10 changes to the starting lineup . We olso lost 2 players due to injuries. Again we were denied 3 tries which could of made a huge difference to the score.The second half we kept our cool and played champaine rugby right out of the text book. The score of 12 - 19 actually flatters Oostelikes.
NEXT GAME WILL BE AGAIST UJ AT UNION ON 12/02/2011
Union vs UJ ON 12/02/2011
Our u/19 side got on the field with one thing on their mind and that was to beat UJ. Al tough they went down 5 - 7 they played with determination and passion .Well done guys.
The u/21 side came with everything and they gave ever thing . They dominated the game in lots of departments and even leading the game until UJ came back and won the game 20 - 15 . This side is playing better and better with every game and shows a lot of talent for the future.
The 2nd side had a very quiet first half. They started picking up in the second half and they started gelling .A lot of positive things came out of the game The score of 34 - 12 to UJ and a lot of missed opportunities could of made the score more even.
Again it shows if the opportunity comes take it. The 1st side stuck to their guns but a lack in concentration cost them the match. The students came out and attack from all angles and our guys defended like demon's. The tempo of the game started picking up and then we started lacking in that department. The score ended 32 - 3 in favour of UJ.
NEXT MATCH ON 19/02/2011 AGAINST VAALREEFS IN THE ASSUPOL CUP AT UNION
UNION VS VAALREEFS ON 19/02/2011
Again this u/19 side showed a lot of potential by beating Vaal Reefs 47-0. To the coaches and management staff keep it up and well done.
This u/21 side is back with a big bang playing attractive running rugby they beat their opponents 15-6.
The 3rd side went down 10-15.
The 2nd side again showed that they are not gonna be easily beaten this year by beating Vaal Reefs 13-12 in a tough encounter.
The 1st side won all the departments of the game except the scoreboard. The score of 17-13 to Vaal Reefs is not a true reflection of the game.
NEXT GAME 26/02/2011 AGAINST PRETORIA POLICE IN PRETORIA
AND THE LIONS 7A SIDE WILL BE PLAYED AT UNION.
RESULTS AGAINST PRETORIA POLICE ON 26/02/2011.
U/19 - 10-34
U/21 - 12-54
3RD SIDE - 13-48
2ND SIDE - 12-44
1ST SIDE - 16-38
GAME AGAINST PRETORIA HARLIQUINS ON 05/03/2011 WILL NOT TAKE PLACE BECAUSE THEY WITHDREW FROM THE COMPETITION.
NEXT GAME : AGAINST BENONI AT BENONI ON 12/03/2011 ( ASSUPOL CUP)
RESULTS AGAIST BENONI ON 12/03/2011
1ST SIDE LOST 20-18
2ND SIDE LOST 13-6
3RD SIDE WON 36-9
U21 WON 45-3
UNION VS HARLIQUINS ON 25/03/2011
1ST WON 14-10
2ND WON 7-3
3RD WON 25-5
U21 WON 36-25
U19 WON 12-5
RESULTS AGAINST RANDFONTEIN ON 02/04/2011 AT RANDFONTEIN
Again all our sides outclassed their opponents against Randfontein Rugby Club. For the last two weeks all our sides won their games yet another one for the record books. On Friday night our 1st side kept on playing in the dark due to power failures in the area.All in all we only played one half after the game was called off. After 10 minutes in the 1st half they were up 17-0 already.The crowd were treated with spectacular rugby for the 1st 20 minutes. A polished performance by our guys in black and victorious by beating them 17-13.
Second side won 14-10.
3rd Side won 14-13.
u/19 won 7-3 against a u/20 side.
GAME CANCELLED AGAINST CENTURION THIS SATURDAY THE 09/04/2011
UNION VS ROODEPOORT AT UNION ON 15/04/2011
It looked like the games were gonna be called off due to the rain but at 20h30 the rain stopped. The big crowd were treated by a excellent display of rugby by both clubs. Roodepoort came to white wash Union
but was in for a big surprise on our sides performances they made it clear that there is definitely a new dog in Town we are making it clear to all the other clubs do not expect easy games we are back so be aware.
Results
U / 19 WON 28-7
U / 21 LOST 25-13
4TH SIDE WON 36-6
3RD SIDE LOST 18-11
2ND SIDE WON 8-6
1ST SIDE LOST 28-22
NEXT GAME AGAINST ALBERTON ON 20/04/2011
UNION VS ALBERTON ON 20/04/2011
The unknown factor played a huge role when we outclassed Alberton Rugby Club. The bulldogs went out with confidence and played passionate rugby. The u19 side ran their opponents off their feet by beating them 37-5. This young little side is a side to be watched.The u/21 side started like a machine and they found themselve up 15-0 then lost a bit off focus but still beating them 21-14.A side with lots of talent. The 3rd side scored a convincing win by beating them 20-13. The 4th side went down 7-24. The 2nd side started like champions within ten minutes they were up 14-0. They allowed Alberton back in the game and lost 19-21. Then came the spectacular the 1st side took control from the start.They played as one unit the forwards controlled the game and supplied the backs with quality ball which gave Justin Botha time to control the game with his boot.Tries were scored by BB Hefer and two tries by Hennie Croukamp and the rest off the points came from our own Daniel Carter Justin Botha. At one stage Alberton attacked our try line for about nine minutes but our guys defended like demons which took it completely out of Alberton. The whole side was outstanding and the reserves that came on made a big differance.
Results
U/19 WON 37-5
U21 WON 21-14
4TH SIDE LOST 7-24
3RD SIDE WON 20-13
2ND SIDE LOST 19-21
1ST SIDE WON 31 -17
NEXT GAME AGAINST RAIDERS ON THE 29TH OR 30TH APRIL 2011
UNION VS RAIDERS AT RAIDERS ON 30/04/2011
Again the u/19 side looked like a classy outfit by applying the basics and ran Raiders of their feet by thrashing them 28-5 well done guys keep it up you are making us proud.
The u/21 side came out with a big bang lost a bit of focus a side that is brimming with young talent unlucky they went down 20-7.
The 4th side kept their cool and drew 10-10 with Raiders.
With seven changes to the side due to wedding commitments still done well and went down 19-7.
The 2nd side also with seven changes due to wedding commitments stood their grounds and narrowly lost 19-13.
Two disallowed tries cost the 1st side dearly. In a very close encounter which could of gone both ways our guys hanged in and went down 29-19.
U/19 WON 28-5
U/21 LOST 7-20
4TH SIDE DREW 10-10
3RD SIDE LOST 7-19
2ND SIDE LOST 13-19
1ST SIDE LOST 19-29
NEXT GAME AGAINST VAAL REEFS AT HOME ON 07/05/2011
UNION VS VAAL REEFS ON 07TH MAY 2011
The u/21 and 3rd side games were called off due to medic services not pithing on time.The u/19 side again showed class by beating Vaal Reefs 50-5.To their coaches Riaan ,Bennett and Edwin you guys are doing a stunning job. The high scores in every game reveals everything and to all the players you guys are the proud of the club.
The 2nd side came on the field with a different approach and walked of the field with a good win off 23-8.
Every week the 1st side is showing signs off loads of talent and playing with more passion they ran in six tries.The players player of the match BB Hefer scored two tries and and the other tries by Jaco de Wet,Dewald van Deventer,Hennie Croukamp and Vincent Killian. The rest of the other 18 points came off the boot from king pin Justin Botha.
RESULTS
U/19 WON 50-5
U/21 GAME WITHDRAWN
3RD SIDE GAME WITHDRAWN
2ND SIDE WON 23-8
1ST SIDE WON 48-8
NEXT GAME AGIANST IMPALAS AT RUSTENBURG ON 14/05/2011
UNION VS IMPALAS ON 14/05/2011
Travelling to Rustenburg to play rugby is not the easiest thing on a Saturday afternoon.The u/19 side again played well but went down 26-7.The 3rd side took the field directly when they got of the bus the heat also played a big role but went down 45-5. The u /21 side took on an Impala side that ran away with UJ last week showed some glimpses of good rugby but got beaten 29-8. The 2nd side played against a very determined side and lost 66-0. The 1st side played like champions but it was a case where you were up in all the departments but the bounce of the ball and chances that was not turned into points saw them going down 34 -18.Tries were scored by Yster Coetsee and Jaco de Wet and Justin Botha adding the rest of the points with the boot.
RESULTS
U/19 LOST 26-7
U/21 LOST 29-8
3RD LOST 45-5
2ND LOST 66-0
1ST LOST 34-18
NEXT GAME ON SATURDAY AGAINST PIRATES AT PIRATES.21/05/2011
UNION VS PIRATES 21/05/2011
Again our u/19 side made us proud. They stood their ground from the beginning and played for eighty minutes till the last whistle blew. This is our proud for the feature and worth while to watch every Saturday so do yourself a favour come treat yourself to splendid rugby. They out played Pirates in all departments and came of the the field with a 17-3 win.
The 4th side came together as a first time unit and narrowly lost 12-9.
THE 3rd side lost 47-10.
The u/21 side came out and looked like the old side and showed glimpses of good rugby. Leading most of the game and narrowly lost 16-12.
The 2nd side held their own and played good rugby but lost 12-7.
The heart broken dream of the day. The 1st side came on and and played like fifteen bulldogs.I think their is not a side in this league thats boasts some much talent. Up till the last ten minutes they were still leading 27-7 which looked like a famous victory. Over confidence crept in and lost focus for ten minutes and also took the foot of the pedal where they allowed Pirates to score three tries in ten minutes and wrapped up the game with a victory of 28-27. Critic ts were taken out of this game and showed that this game of rugby is made to play for eighty minutes and not seventy. Jaco de Wet and Andre Theron scored tries and wizard Justin Botha scored seventeen points with the boot.
RESULTS
U/19 WON 17-3
U/21 LOST 16-12
4TH LOST 12-9
3RD LOST 47-10
2ND LOST 12-7
1STB LOST 28-27
NEXT GAME AGAINST PUKKE AT POTHCHEFSTROOM ON 28/05/2011
PUKKE VS UNION ON 28/05/2011
To compete against Pukke is not easy. The players of Pukke trains three times a day where they have the advantage with specialised gyms to their usage's we train twice a week and have to concentrate in various departments of the game including skill drills with our players have permanent jobs and no time to go to gym. Four hours a week is not ample time to turn our talented players into superstars.
The u/19 side could not close all the holes but stood their ground against a very talented Pukke side and went down 53-7.
The u/21 side played well with stages and made Pukke take notice of them but lost 53-3.
The 3rd side played against a very young side and lost 85-0.
The 2nd side had Pukke on the back foot for thirty minutes into the game played splendid rugby and then Pukke started stretching the game and won 45-5.
Our 1st side came on the field with the aim to beat Pukke. Within twenty minutes we were leading Pukke 10-0. Then we were struck by injuries. At this stage we were all over Pukke in every department.
Fort he rest of the game we played without Justin Botha,Ian Booysen, Dewald van Deventer. This allowed Pukke back in the game but our Bulldogs never gave up we were fighting till the last minute. The point came from Justin Botha with a try ,convertion and a penalty.
RESULTS
U/19 LOST 53-7
U/21 LOST 53-3
3RD LOST 85-0
2ND LOST 45-5
1ST LOST 40-10
NEXT GAME AT HOME 04/06/2011 AGAINST UJ.
UNION VS UJ ON 04/06/2011
U/19 LOST 27-8
U/21 LOST 19-9
4TH SIDE LOST 34-12
3RD SIDE LOST 33-13
2ND SIDE LOST 55-0
1ST SIDE LOST 29-0
NEXT GAME AGAINST WITS AT WITS ON 10/06/2011
UNION VS WITS ON 10TH JUNE 2011
1ST SIDE LOST 43-28
2ND SIDE LOST 20-5
3RD SIDE LOST 26-12
4TH SIDE LOST 12-5
U/21 SIDE LOST 48-28
U19/SIDE LOST 11-10
NEXT GAME AGAINST ROODEPOORT 25 JUNE 2011 AT ROODEPOORT.
ROODEPOORT VS UNION ON 25/06/2011
U/19
This little side made the club proud again. Saturday after Saturday they deliver results. Against Roodepoort the halftime score was 0-0. The second half they had one thing in mind and that was to win the game. They played as one unit and depleted Roodepoort by 26-0 well done guys.
U/21
This side dominated all the departments in the game and also won the tight head count 6-0. They were leading 8-5 halftime. Due to poor defence they lost the game 28-8.
3rd side
Lost 17-5.
2nd side.
Also they were leading at halftime and due to poor tackling lost the game in the dying minutes with 26-19.
1st side
Everything went Unions way they dominated the scrums ,lineouts, except the winning points.Again Roodepoort were saved with a peanalty in the last minute and won the game 24-22.
NEXT GAME 16 JULY 2011 AGAINST ALBERTON AT HOME.
UNION VS ALBERTON ON 16/07/2011
A scare at first then the black machine got oiled then started taking over slowly but surely.In the earlier matches the u/19 side drilled their opponents and outplayed them by 26-10 a well deserved win that puts them 3rd in the league.The 3rd side also moved up the ladder with a win of 6-5.The very talented u/21 side went down 19-6. With a lead till far in the game the 2nd side lost 21-16. Then came the humdinger the brilliance of Andre Theron and the boot of Justin Botha again kept a win away from Alberton for the second time in a row. A good win for the 1st side of 22-15.
Results
U/19 WON 26-10
3RD WON 6-5
U/21 LOST 19-6
2ND LOST 21-16
1ST WON 22-15
NEXT GAME AT HOME VS RAIDERS ON FRIDAY 22/07/2011
UNION VS RAIDERS AT UNION 22/07/2011
Again the u/19 side showed a steady performance by beating Riaders 26-20. The u/21 side showed all the talent they posses and ran Raiders off their feet in one off their best performances off the year and also the game off the night and slaughtered Raiders 35-5.The third side lost 17-10. The second side showed what they made of by beating Raiders 22-21.The first side came out with one thing on their mind and that was to beat the number two side in the league. They defended like demons and never gave Riaders a chance to produce their attacking rugby. The whole side was outstanding and produced a show piece of rugby. The experience of Lions scrumhalf JP Joubert gave the Bulldogs the nod over Riaders with a win of 13-8.
RESULTS
U/19 WON 26-20
U/21 WON 35-5
3RD LOST 17-10
2ND WON 22-21
1ST WON 13-8
NEXT GAME AGIANST IMPALA AT HOME ON 03 AUGUST 2011.
UNION VS IMPALAS ON 03/08/2011
U/19 WON 19-10
U21 LOST 19-22
3RD LOST 18-21
2ND WON 10-8
1ST LOST 26-31
NEXT GAME VS PIRATES AT WEMMER PAN ON 06/08/ 2011
UNION VS PIRATES 06/08/2011
What a day it was another white wash day at the office. Pirates came to Wemmer Pan with one thing in mind that was to run wright over Union. What happen they ran into a brick wall of note. It started with the u/21 side that ran Pirates to pieces. A well deserved win of 35-15. Then the third side continued with a win of 27-20. The 2nd side owed Pirates big time with a previous loss they came back with a win and what a win it was of 24-5. The u/19 side made Pirates look like beginners and took the honours with a good win of 61-5. Then the 1st side took the field still with that loss at Pirates fresh in their memmory.Pirates was shocked from the kick-off. Union took control from the start applied the basics and walked of the field with a great win of 26-22. A well deserved 13 log points out of 4 games.
RESULTS
U/19 WON 61-5
U/21 WON 35-15
3RD WON 27-20
2ND WON 24-5
1ST WON 26-22
NEXT GAME VS PUKKE AT WEMMER PAN ON 10/08/2011.
UNION VS PUKKE AT WEMMER PAN ON 10/08/2011
History....history....history yes history were made when we beat Pukke the Varsity Cup Contestents. A game to remember one for the record books.Our true champions played like bloodline Bulldogs. What else can we say we gave them a hiding of note. Any side that can give Pukke a hiding of 47-27 tells a big story. A couple of close losses could of put us up there with the best and that is where we belong. And to score six tries against them takes doing they were scored by Andre Theron, Hennie Croukamp, Dewald van Deventer,Lions no eight Dries van Sckalkwyk,Lions scrumhalf Jp Joubert and Jaques Crous the rest came from the boot of our golden boy Justine Botha.
Our young stars the u/19 came close by nearly beating Pukke aswell.This talented side gave their opponents a run for their money and narrowly lost 30-25. Currently lying amongst the top on the logs they can possibly be in the play offs. The u/21 gave their best and lost to a intervarsity side with 38-16.The third side lost 87-0. The second side lost 69-3.
RESULTS
U/19 LOST 30-25
U/21 LOST 38-16
3RD LOST 87-0
2ND LOST69-3
1ST WON 47-27
NEXT GAME VS UJ AT UJ ON 19/08/2011
UNION VS UJ AT UJ ON 19/08/2011.
Union came close by causing the biggest upset by nearly beating Uj and loosing 31-30 after destroying Pukke last week .UJ featuring various Lions,Vodacom Cup and Varsity Cup players with a fresh bench battled to encouter Union. With fourteen players after a unnecessarily yellow card late in the second half gave UJ the winning edge. At some stages of the game Union looked more like varsity contenders than Uj.
Results
u/19 lost 29-0
u/21 lost 53-7
3rd lost 34-3
2nd lost 49-0
1st lost 31-30
NEXT GAME ON 26/08/2011. AGAINST WITS
UNION VS WITS ON 26/08/2001
The season came to an end with a win over another Varsity Cup side. Two wins out of three against Varsity contenders. Our first side made Wits look like a normal league contender.Our forwards took control from the start which gave the backs a good platform to run from.The u/19 side narrowly lost with three points and missing a semi final spot in the Preditor competition. The 3rd side again showed what they made of by beating a very strong Wits side.The 2nd side drew and the u/21 side lost 29-13.
RESULTS
U/19 LOST 13-11
U/21 LOST 29-13
3RD WON 10-5
2ND DREW 5-5
1ST WON 28-19
SEASON ENDED.
