National league 1 - 2023/24

[RagingBull]

A young Chessum in the Lions this week
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Interesting that he's not playing for Nottingham in the division above, like he has done previously.

I assume that is probably for training purposes that Nottingham want the guys who've trained together all week there.

Considering Chessum hasn't played since Bedford anywhere suggests he might be coming back from an injury

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

If that's the case I would suggest he plays at that level for a bit longer...his elder brothers journey to success should be advice in itself.

[RagingBull]

Myall will make a class 13 I feel
It's a shame we don't have the A league with this size a dev squad
1. Van der Filer, 2. Vanes, 3. Hoyt
4. Chessum, 5. T.Manz
6. Carnduff, 7. Beddall, 8. Koroiyadi
9. Edwards, 10. Meredith
12. Woodward, 13. Myall
11. Kinder, 14. Cusick, 15. Gourlay

16. FTT, 17. Miell, 18. Crane
19. Carmichael, 20. Manz
21. Allen, 22. Daniels, 23. Satala

[tigerburnie]

Hmm some of those are not yet Nat 1 level ready, let alone an "A" league, many are still young and will progress.

[tigerburnie]

Lions win bottom of the table clash

Taunton Titans 17 Leicester Lions 27

The Lions travelled to Taunton sat at the foot of the National 1 table but knowing that victory would lift them at least above their opponents.
It was the Lions who had the first opportunity when a turnover from the kick off gave them their first visit to the Taunton 22. The lineout was won by the new man, Lewis Chessum, who joined the side this week on a dual registration from Leicester Tigers, but the pack was unable to get the maul over the line and following a number of phases the home side eventually forced a turnover of their own.
The home side then had their first visit to the Lions 22 but this time it was the Lions who showed resolute defence to keep them out. An early injury to tight head prop Aaron Dawson meant that Beltus Nonleh came in to the action a lot earlier than expected.
Following a missed penalty by Francisco Diaz Dart, Taunton did finally break the Lions defence on 22 minutes when second row Ben Oliphant-Thomson crashed over from close range following a number of pick and go attempts. This time Diaz-Dart was on target with the conversion for a 7-0 lead.
The Lions responded well though, scoring almost immediately afterwards, when some good attacking play released winger Will Glister who raced clear of the covering defence to score out wide. Dan Lewis converted to bring the scores level (7-7).
Unfortunately the young Northampton Saint turned from hero to villain a few minutes later when his outstretched arm prevented what the officials saw as a clear line break opportunity so his knock-on was upgraded to a penalty and a yellow card. The Lions held firm during this period though and a successful long range penalty attempt from Lewis actually extended their lead just prior to half time to give them a 7-10 lead at the break.
Taunton drew level just after half time through a Diaz penalty (10-10) but it was the Lions who dominated the majority of the second half which saw much more attacking rugby from both sides compared to the relatively cagey first half.
The Lions scored the first try of the entertaining second half on 49 minutes when the hugely impressive 18 year old Leicester Tigers centre Charlie Myall broke through and beat the covering defence to cross out wide. This time Lewis was unable to convert (10-15).
The Lions had an extremely strong bench and this really made a difference to proceedings. Nonleh had provided huge impact with his carries and he was joined by fellow Northampton Saints man Craig Wright at hooker who, along with Coventry Rugby youngster Fin Ogden at scrum half, provided fresh legs and impetus in to the Lions attack.
They were joined shortly afterwards by Simon Johnson who made a crucial turnover in his own half with the home side looking dangerous. The Lions then launched an attack of their own and winger Jake Sterland crossed in the corner following some great handling across the back line once again. Lewis failed with the wide conversion again to leave the Lions with a 10 point advantage (10-20) with 10 minutes to go.
The home side threw caution to the wind and were rewarded when scrum half Jordan Petherbridge made a break from a breakdown on half way and it was finished off by replacement back-row Will De Boehmler. The try was converted by Diaz-Dart to set up a tense finish (17-20).
Last week it was the Lions who lost a bonus point in the last minute when Rosslyn Park scored a fourth try but this time it was the Lions who gained their bonus point try with the last play and in doing so denied their hosts a point. It was through another replacement, full-back Joe Brock, who gratefully received a lovely offload from man-of-the-match Dan Lewis to cross out wide. Lewis kicked the conversion for a 17-27 victory.
Due to Sale also losing the Lions jumped above both them and Taunton to go 12th in the table. They have the opportunity to climb another place when they face 11th placed Bishop Stortford at home next weekend.
Head coach Gareth Collins commented: ''I thought we were excellent today. Everyone was well aware of how big a game it was for both clubs and it certainly had a bit of a cup final feel to it. It's never easy being the away side in these games so I was impressed with how we managed to control most of the contest. Once we hit our straps second half we played some really good attacking rugby too. Today was all about the result so we're delighted with the 5 points. We now have a run of games up to Christmas that we can go in to with loads of confidence and hopefully improve our league position.''

[tigerburnie]

Trylights from the Lions win at Taunton, Charlie Myall much in evidence.
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[tigerburnie]

For those not going to Gloucester, Leicester Lions play Bishops Stortford at their Blaby ground this coming weekend.

[tigerburnie]

and for those season ticket holders, you an watch some rugby for a £5er
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[tigerburnie]

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[sam16111986]

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Sizeable reinforcement there with Chessum in the second row, be interesting to hear how Haffar goes off the bench. He's a big, mobile, ball carrying loosehead. A little bit disappointed Saints got him instead of us. If he's fit he can't be worse than Waller so probably should be in their 23.

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[tigerburnie]

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[tigerburnie]

Lions have to settle for two bonus points in entertaining fixture

Lions 29 Bishop's Stortford 36
Bishop's Stortford deservedly won an entertaining contest on a cold but still day at Westleigh Park but the Lions showed great resolve second half to earn two well-deserved points.
The day couldn’t have started better for the home side when Jake Sterland retrieved the Lions kick off and James Stubbs scored under the posts in the first minute following a clever kick through from Will Glister. Dan Lewis converted for an early lead (7-0).
The visitors responded well though and levelled the score when Rogers crossed through a driving maul following a kick to touch from a penalty. Riddington converted to level the scores (7-7).
The Lions were on the wrong end of a number of penalty decisions in the first half and were reduced to 14 when Myall was adjudged to have made a tackle within 10 metres of a quick tap. Stortford took advantage scoring again through a driving maul, this time through hooker Rayment. Their lead was then further extended when a crossfield kick was gathered by Rogers to claim his second. Riddington converting one of the scores to give the visitors a 7-19 lead.
The Lions did reduce the deficit just before half time when the returning Myall crossed in the corner following an extended period of pressure that saw the Lions rewarded for their bravery to kick to the corner rather than the posts.
Half time score 12-19.
Stortford were first on the scoresheet second half, scoring their bonus point try on 49 minutes when yet another driving maul was converted by Rayment and then 10 minutes later the contest was seemingly put to bed when Stannard chipped and regathered a fortunate bounce to give the visitors a commanding 12-33 lead.
The last 20 minutes proved to be the Lions' best passage of the game though and they started moving the ball much better and made a number of line breaks. Their first try came through Lewis Chessum who profited from Ogden’s clever break at the base of a ruck. Lewis converted to reduce the arrears (19-33).
Lloyd kicked a long range penalty to secure the result for Stortford but another converted Myall try with 5 minutes remaining secured a try bonus for the home side and a Lewis penalty on 79 minutes earned the Lions a losing bonus point as well.
Final score 26-33
Head coach Gareth Collins commented: ''It was a frustrating one today. Ultimately our discipline cost us and we made too many errors but credit to Stortford, they were aggressive and attacked the breakdown and got rewarded for that. We again showed some incredible attacking rugby, and I'm pleased we got two points from that, but we have to better in the contact areas so that will be our focus this week. Chinnor are a very physical side so we'll need to better next week.''
Leicester Lions team:
Patrick, Sterland, Hamilton, Myall, Glister, Lewis, Stubbs; Williams (c), Taylor, Nonleh, Chessum, Ward, Atuanya, Murdoch, Godefroy.
Replacements: Johnson, Haffar, Thompson, Brock, Ogden.

Bishop Stortford team:
Powell, Stannard, Biard, Ayrton (c), Smith, Riddington, Bolton; Hill, Rayment, Peck, Kiff, Charter, Langworthy, Jones, Rogers.
Replacements: Hussey, Ramzan, Waddell, Tierney, Lloyd.

[tigerburnie]

Leicester Lions are at home on Saturday afternoon against title chasing Chinnor 2 pm kick off

[tigerburnie]

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Just Charlie Myall from the Tigers this week starting with Simon Koroiyadi on the bench

[tigerburnie]

Game is on today and the offer is on for Tigers season ticket holder £5 match entry, show your ticket at the gate, come along and watch Nick Easters title chasing side at the Lions den, the Lions might just win it with the crowd behind them.