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Yes agree, he's been awesome. Reminds me of Ryan Burrows, the way he charges around the field.

Match report from Plymouth website

"Match Report sponsored by Relationships Plymouth.

Plymouth Albion Edge Rotherham Titans in Dramatic One-Point Victory

In an incredible game of rugby in National League One, Plymouth Albion scraped a one-point victory against top-of-the-league Rotherham Titans in a masterclass of scoreboard management. Despite the hideous conditions at the Brickfields ground, a crowd of 1,939 watched Albion edge the thrilling contest 22-21.

First Half

The opening half was a scrappy affair, with the harsh weather conditions at Brickfields affecting both sides. Albion began the brighter of the two, probing the top-of-the-league Rotherham Titans but failing to land the killer blow, with lineout issues and knock-ons halting promising attacks.

The first points didn’t come until the 13th minute, when Iwan Jenkins slotted a long-range penalty to give Albion a 3-0 lead. Almost immediately after the restart, Rotherham showcased why they are the best in the league, exploiting the blind side off a maul and racing over for a score in the corner, expertly converted by Titans fly-half Lloyd Hayes.

The scrappiness of the affair resumed with both teams conceding a slew of penalties before Rotherham struck again through Isaac Shaw, who collected a cross-field kick to stretch the lead to 3-14. Albion, however, managed to wrestle back momentum in the closing stages of the half, repeatedly turning pressure into points through Jenkins’ reliable boot. His penalties reduced the deficit to 5 at the break, with the Titans leading 14-9.


Second Half

As the second half got underway, it was clear that the half-time message focused on the lack of open-field kicking. Jenkins began to utilise the old faithful up-and-under to good effect in the swirling conditions.

Despite ongoing struggles at their own lineouts, Albion managed to maintain pressure on the Titans throughout the match, forcing them to work hard for every metre. Scrum time proved especially fruitful for Plymouth; despite the Titans’ clear size advantage, they were unable to capitalise on it, with Albion repeatedly winning penalties and free kicks.

Ten minutes into the half, Jenkins added yet another penalty as Rotherham’s discipline began to slip, with offsides and breakdown infringements piling up. Shortly after, Plymouth finally showed their style of running rugby, as a huge break down the left side of the field left a four-on-one and what looked like a certain try. The cover defence of Rotherham managed to stop the attack, but illegally so, as full-back Isaac Price was deemed to have intentionally knocked the ball down and was therefore sent to the sin bin.


Shea Cornish attacking the Rotherham back line

Despite an opportunity to take the three points on offer to retake the lead, Albion were in search of more, kicking to the corner. The ensuing maul failed to make any ground, but a superb flat cross-field kick Captain Jack Oulton was pounced on by Shea Cornish for Plymouth’s first try of the game. The conversion off Jenkins’ boot took the score to 19-14.

Rotherham responded clinically. A penalty which was kicked to the corner set up a driving maul which they managed to bundle over the line, and Hayes’ conversion nudged them back in front by two. A mistake from the restart, which went straight out on the full, threatened to put Albion under more pressure; however, they won yet another free kick off the midfield scrum, which was taken quickly and kicked downfield.

From the lineout, Albion built more consecutive phases than they had managed all game before a booming high ball was sent up and once again claimed in the air by Albion. Titans conceded yet another penalty from the following ruck, gifting Iwan Jenkins the opportunity to restore Plymouth’s lead.

With no time left on the clock, Albion defended ferociously, putting in huge hits on the big men of Rotherham. A searching kick in behind was safely gathered by Albion, who were able to retain possession long enough for Jenkins to send the ball into the Eric Johns stand and secure a famous victory.

Final score: Plymouth Albion 22-21 Rotherham Titans.


Captain Jack Oulton talks to the team after a huge win at Brickfields.

Man of the Match: Jake Clemson

It was a fantastic performance from the flanker, who seemed to be everywhere on the pitch. Reflecting on the win, he credited the team’s preparation:

“We put the work in all week and everything we wanted to do came out on the pitch today.”

Iwan Jenkins, who scored 17 of the team’s points off the tee, put it simply:

“In those situations you’ve got to stick to your process, and that’s what I did, but credit to the rest of the team for putting us in the right position, getting the penalty out of them, and I just follow with my job.


Iwan Jenkins with a clutch kick to win the game at the death"

Will Porter"

Who was the referee for this game?
I couldn't make trip to Plymouth this year, but did last year.
The exact same thing happened in that game, the referee gave everything to Plymouth but very little to the Titans.
I was standing next to a Plymouth supporter who could not believe the amount of decisions going against the Titans.
I know it makes no effect on Saturdays result but was just curious?
Unfortunately it's history now and I am still upset at the final result, hard luck guys, great effort away at Plymouth..

That's probably the strongest squad of players we have and almost the best 20 players selectable.
What happens to the other 26 players in the squad who are all good players?

In friendly games are yellow and red cards not acted upon? Sheffield were given a yellow card and a red card but 15 players remained on the pitch the pitch. 

Hi Duncang,
You now have two Jackson Barlings and two Kieran O'Mearas in your squad. Just noticed when I was trying to total up number of players now in our squad.

True, match day squad of 20 meaning 20 not playing.