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Plymouth Albions report on the match
DIR By: Rucko
Date: March 10, 2025, 4:16 am
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Plymouth Albion Extend Winning Streak with Gritty Victory Over
Rotherham Titans
Plymouth Albion continued their remarkable run of form,
extending their winning streak to ten matches with a hard-fought
victory over second-placed Rotherham. The win avenged their
narrow defeat in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Head coach Ryan Lamb was thrilled with his side’s performance
and acknowledged the effort put in by Rotherham during what was
a grueling 80 minutes for both teams.
“Unbelievable. I thought the game was really tight. Fair play to
Rotherham—they’re very good at what they do and are a solid,
well-drilled team. They put us under a lot of pressure, but I
thought we really deserved that win.
“I felt like we were in control for most of the game. A few
decisions didn’t go our way, which put us under pressure, but
every player from 1 to 20 was fantastic. This sets us up well
for a big game next week.”
A Battle from Start to Finish
The atmosphere at Brickfields was electric as Albion edged
another crucial win, and Lamb was quick to praise the passionate
home support.
“It’s unreal. Some might think it’s just because we’ve won 10 in
a row, but these fans are here every week. The atmosphere,
especially in those final ten minutes, was absolutely rocking.
“We’re in a great run of form, but we need to stay grounded
because next week brings another massive challenge.”
The opening stages were a tense affair, with neither team able
to break the deadlock until the 17th minute when Tom Putt
slotted a penalty—his second attempt of the afternoon—after a
series of high tackles from Rotherham.
That score sparked the game into life. Just three minutes later,
Rotherham responded through hooker Morgan Venness, who collected
his own throw at the back of a maul five meters from the try
line and powered over. The missed conversion left the visitors
with a narrow 3-5 lead.
Minutes later, Rotherham struck again. A loose pass from Archie
Hill was intercepted by Lloyd Hayes, who quickly offloaded to
Callum Bustin. The powerful number eight bulldozed his way from
halfway to the try line, extending Rotherham’s lead. This time,
the conversion was good, making it 3-12 after 23 minutes.
Albion refused to back down. From a quick tap-and-go by Ben Moa
after a collapsed scrum, Jack Oulton spread the ball wide to
Archie Hill, who weaved through multiple defenders to dive over
in the corner—making amends for his earlier intercepted pass.
Putt’s successful conversion cut the deficit to just two points.
As the first half neared its end, Albion took advantage of
Rotherham’s ill-discipline. A well-placed kick forced the
visitors into their own territory, and Charles Capps was
penalized for a no-arms tackle. Putt stepped up and calmly
slotted the penalty, giving Albion a slender one-point lead at
halftime.
Second Half: Albion Hold Their Nerve
Rotherham quickly regained the lead at the start of the second
half, as Lloyd Hayes converted a penalty after Albion were
penalized in the scrum.
However, the home side responded brilliantly. After a series of
Rotherham infringements and missed lineout opportunities, Albion
capitalized deep in opposition territory. Harry Wilkinson threw
into the lineout before latching onto the back of a driving maul
and crashing over the line. Although Putt’s conversion attempt
was off target, Albion now held a three-point advantage.
The game’s turning point came with 23 minutes remaining when
Rotherham’s captain received his second yellow card of the
afternoon—both for high tackles—leaving his side down to 14 men
for the remainder of the match.
With the extra man, Albion turned the screw. After strong
carries from Archie Hill, Rhys Williams, and Dan Pullinger, they
camped inside Rotherham’s 22 before Ethan Burger powered over
from close range to push the lead to eight points with ten
minutes to play.
Rotherham kept fighting and found a late response when Ronnie Du
Randt finished off a sweeping move to score in the corner,
setting up a tense final few minutes. However, the missed
conversion proved costly, and Albion held on to secure a
three-point victory.
As the final whistle blew, celebrations erupted across
Brickfields. The win propelled Albion into fourth place with two
massive fixtures ahead to round off March—a trip to Richmond
next weekend followed by a home clash against Rosslyn Park.
Having already taken down two top-four opponents this month,
another two victories could propel Albion firmly into the
promotion race.
Player of the Match: Ethan Burger
Ethan Burger earned Player of the Match honors for his
outstanding contributions on both sides of the ball, capped off
by his first try for Plymouth Albion.
Ryan Lamb summed up the team’s mindset moving forward:
“We controlled the game for the most part, and every player from
1 to 20 was outstanding. The atmosphere was electric. Now it’s
time to stay grounded and focus on next week.”
Next Home Match at Brickfields!
The action at Brickfields doesn’t stop here! Albion’s next home
game is set to be a massive Saturday afternoon showdown on March
22nd as we take on Rosslyn Park.
This isn’t just any game—it’s a special day on and off the pitch
as we celebrate St Luke’s Men’s Day Out. This fixture always
draws a huge crowd, and with Albion in red-hot form, it promises
to be an unmissable occasion.
Secure your tickets now at PlymouthAlbion.com and be part of the
action! With the atmosphere at Brickfields at its absolute best
in recent weeks, early booking is advised. Don’t miss your
chance to witness another thrilling night of rugby!
Watch full highlights from the weekends game here
Jack Sanderson
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Re: Plymouth Albions report on the match
DIR By: Robbie Dye
Date: March 10, 2025, 6:08 am
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“I felt like we were in control for most of the game. A few
decisions didn’t go our way, which put us under pressure, but
every player from 1 to 20 was fantastic. This sets us up well
for a big game next week.”
Was he watching the same game as us!!!!!
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