Final Score: Deeping RFC 12 – 86 Leighton Buzzard RFC
Leighton Buzzard RFC delivered a commanding performance on Saturday, overwhelming Deeping RFC with an 86-12 victory in a match that saw them score 14 tries and convert 8. The visitors’ dominance was evident from the outset. Despite controlling the opening minutes it was Leighton who went over the line after 5 minutes with player coach Taylor taking the first points.
This was followed minutes later by Captain Brett who scored the first of his three tries. The visiting forward pack laid a solid platform, while Leighton backs showed clinical finishing. Deeping struggled to contain the intensity and pace of their opponents, with Leighton Buzzard’s set-piece work and offloads proving too much to handle.
The halftime whistle came as a relief for Deeping, but the damage had already been done. Further tries from Gallie, Kelly, Cullen, Bevan( 2) and an another try from Brett along with 4 conversions made up the scoring in the first half Leighton Buzzard went into the break leading 48-0.
The second half saw much of the same, though Deeping RFC managed to find some resolve, battling hard to break down the Leighton Buzzard defence. Their efforts were rewarded with two tries, one with the last play of the game, offering some consolation amidst the visitors’ continued onslaught. However, Leighton Buzzard never took their foot off the gas more tries from Taylor( 2) Brett, Kelly, Braithwaite and Hopkins
Despite Deeping RFC’s spirited attempts to regain control of the game, Leighton Buzzard’s combination of structured play and flair was too much to overcome. Their ruthless efficiency in converting eight of their 14 tries compounded Deeping’s woes as the visitors surged further ahead.
Deeping RFC’s two second-half tries showed flashes of resilience and pride, but the match belonged entirely to Leighton Buzzard, whose strength and precision left little room for error.
Scorers:
Tries
Taylor (3)
Brett(3)
Kelly(2)
Hopkins
Cullen
Bloxham(2)
Bevan
Gallie
Conversions
Brett( 3)
Cullen (5)
Deeping RFC: 2 tries
Leighton Buzzard will take plenty of confidence from this impressive victory,. Next week Buzzards take on an Oundle development team before a top of the table clash on the 12th October against rugby Lions at Leighton Buzzard. 3pm KO.