Smiths Under 15's Secure Opening League Win

curange
Oct 1
2 min read

Smiths 48 – 17 Old Cryptians (GRFU U15 League A GRFU Boys Development Leagues) Game 1, 28th Sept 2025

Smiths Rugby Under 15 running in open space with the ball in hand

Smiths opened their first league game in style with a dominant win. Overnight rain had left a slightly slippy surface but otherwise conditions were perfect as Smiths welcomed Old Cryptians to the Prince of Wales Stadium.

Early scores from Jessop and Francis set the tone, although slightly against the run of play with Crypts using strong backs and clever kicks to pin Smiths back for a lot of the first half.

Once Smiths found their feet, Watkins x2, Hall x2, Heins and Carrel all crossed the line to score in a strong attacking display. Francis & Skelding added valuable conversions to keep the scoreboard ticking. Player of the match Charlie Jukes was typically strong on both sides of the ball making yards, big shots and important turnovers across the whole match.

Old Crypts replied with a first-half penalty and two tries, but Smiths pace and power proved too much as they ran out convincing 48–17 winners.

Coach Sam Cook was pleased with their first league performance, 'Brilliant team effort, won through great defense, some moments of great attack. Crypt played great territory, we need to focus on how we play where when under pressure but the futures bright for these players.'

Smiths next league fixture is vs Bredon at Prince of Wales on Sunday 19th October.

You can follow the league results and table here - https://www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/search-results?competition=166&division=68792&season=2025-2026

Smiths squad

Dan Tiplady

Charlie Harding

Diego Malina

Dan Jessop

Monty Faulkner

Robin Eastwood

Jack Cook (vc)

Charlie Jukes

Olly Cole