It was a cloudy and damp affair at Parsonage Barn Ln as the Bournemouth Bedouins took on Ellingham & Ringwood in a rugby match that saw the Bedouins dominate from start to finish.
With Adam Higgins opening the scoring with a well-worked try minutes into the first half, it was clear that the Bedouins meant business. An injury to Tom Honour, causing concern among the fans. But the Bedouins weren’t about to let this setback get in their way.
With lightning-fast speed, the Bedouins’ replacement winger scored It was an impressive display of skill and determination, and it seemed like the Bedouins were just getting started. Their No. 5 player was also in on the action, scoring another try to add to the Bedouins’ growing lead, putting the team up 15-0 in no time. The opposition seemed stunned and unable to keep up with the Bedouins’ pace and power.
As the game progressed, it became apparent that the Bedouins had come to play, with captain Greg Reid crossing the white wash for the 6th try of the first half. At half time, the score was 32 – 0, and it seemed like Ellingham and Ringwood were in for a long afternoon.
But the Bedouins didn’t let up in the second half, taking the game to Ellingham and Ringwood with a further 7 tries. Duncan Macgregor, the player manager, showed his power by forcing his way through the Ellingham & Ringwood line to score the second try of the second half. One fan was overheard describing Duncan’s try as been elegant, in reference to Macgregor’s impressive play. First time we’ve heard that said about our prop.
Full back Mark Forsyth also showed his class and speed, taking his second try of the match. But it was Bedouins hooker Bonz Brereton who really stole the show, scoring 2 tries himself in the second half. It seemed like the Bedouins were taking try scoring lessons from Sam Hardcastle, as they aimed for the corner to make the conversion more challenging for the kickers. It was no surprise when they only scored 3 conversions out of a possible 13.
In the end, the Bedouins proved to be too much for Ellingham and Ringwood, who couldn’t put any points on the scoreboard. It was a great day for rugby, and a great day for the Bedouins. They played with style, grace, and power, and Ellingham and Ringwood simply couldn’t keep up.
With the game won, The Bedouins have done it again! They’ve clinched the top spot in the Dorset Matrix after a series of impressive performances that have left their opponents reeling. It’s been a well-rounded effort from the team, with every player contributing to their success.
Let’s hope our other teams can keep up this kind of form in the weeks to come. As we now turn our attention to the Hampshire cup for the 2’s and the Dorset & Wilts cup for the 3’s.
