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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Jim Garbutt
Date: March 21, 2026, 1:36 pm
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That was an awesome win. Nerves shredded, took me and Chris ages
to come down from that game.
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Rothman2
Date: March 21, 2026, 2:10 pm
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Ryan Lamb made the following comments after the game “ Gutted
for the guys after a huge effort, we could of controlled the
game a bit better at certain times but we got pinged off the
park and that put us under a lot of pressure, I thought the lads
handled that fantastically.
Fair play to Rotherham they won a big moment at the end showed
great composure to get the win.
We need to dust ourselves off as there's still a lot to play
for, ready for the last 3 games”
I think the reason they got pinged off the park was because our
forwards were well on top.
Bit disappointing their team & officials didn’t stay for the
after match presentations. I know it’s a long way but a good
number of their supporters stayed.
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Lindsay Jones
Date: March 21, 2026, 2:56 pm
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--- Quote from: Watto link ---
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> Roth try?????, con by Shaw
> 19-19
> 68 mins
>
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Xavier Valentine apparently!
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Duncang
Date: March 21, 2026, 3:26 pm
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--- Quote from: Winger14 link ---
>
> This will certainly be a game that we will look back on, for a
long time to come. I posted on the Forum, and told plenty of
people in the Clubhouse before the Game, that I was Confident
that we would Win, even when we went 0 - 13 down I was still
confident that we would Win. I have to admit that when we went
12 - 19 down, and the way the game was going, my confidence
started to waver ( shame on me ). At 19 - 19 it was going to be
a nerve shredding finish. I posted some time ago, after the
losses at Plymouth and Leeds, both by 1pt that I couldn't
understand why, with 5 mins to go, we didn't attempt a Drop
Goal. What a surprise when the Ball came back to Lloyd from a
Breakdown and he kicked the Goal, what an unbelievable eruption
of noise came from around the Ground.
> With Blackheath winning, we really needed this Win that puts
us 4pts clear of them and Plymouth.
> It's going to be an exciting end to the season, but I'm STILL
CONFIDENT that we will come out on Top at the end of the season.
>
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Thought it was a Gary Law moment 😁
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Rothman2
Date: March 21, 2026, 6:22 pm
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Remember Corben Ollivent getting the drop goal against
Blackheath last season in the last play although that was a bit
closer in and in a howling gale if I recall.
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Robbie Dye
Date: March 22, 2026, 6:25 am
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Match report from Plymouth website.
Rotherham 22-19 Albion
Match report sponsored by Relationships.
Heartbreak at the death denied Plymouth Albion a famous victory
at Clifton Lane, as league
leaders Rotherham Titans snatched a dramatic late win in a
pulsating National One title clash.
In what had been billed as an “epic” top-of-the-table encounter,
with the prize of first place
awaiting the victors, it was the visitors who will feel the most
aggrieved after producing a
performance of composure, control and resilience, only to be
undone by a last-gasp drop goal.
Played under clear skies and in glorious sunshine, the contest
began with a sense of tension
befitting the occasion. Both sides took time to settle, with
early exchanges characterised by
cautious kicking and probing phases rather than expansive
attacking play. It was Plymouth
Albion who looked the more assured in possession, however,
moving the ball with confidence
and showing a willingness to build phases patiently.
That early composure translated into scoreboard pressure.
Fly-half Iwan Jenkins opened
Albion’s account with a well-struck penalty, rewarding sustained
pressure in the Titans’ half. He
soon doubled the tally with another three-pointer as the
visitors continued to dictate territory and
tempo.
Albion’s dominance in the opening 40 minutes was clear. Their
forwards carried with intent, their
defence held firm, and their decision-making kept the hosts
pinned back. That control eventually
yielded the game’s first try and it came in opportunistic
fashion.
A moment of sharp defensive awareness saw Albion charge down a
Titans kick deep inside the
home side’s territory. The loose ball was gathered, and quick
hands created the space for Joel
Brodhurst to power over, capping an excellent passage of play.
Jenkins added the extras, and
Albion had a deserved cushion.
To their credit, Rotherham Titans responded before the break. A
period of sustained pressure
finally told as they crossed for a try of their own, reminding
Albion of the threat they posed. But
even with that response, it was the visitors who went into
half-time with their noses in front,
having been the more cohesive and controlled outfit.
The second half, however, told a different story.
Albion’s dominance at the set-piece began to unravel following
injuries to key forwards Dan
Pullinger and Jenson Boughton. Their absence was keenly felt in
the scrum, where the Titans
began to exert real pressure. What had been a stable platform in
the first half became a source
of difficulty, and Rotherham were quick to capitalise.
A series of scrum penalties handed the initiative to the home
side, allowing them to build
territory and momentum. One such infringement proved
particularly costly, as Titans turned the
pressure into points to haul themselves back into the contest.
As the game wore on, the physical toll of the encounter became
evident. Albion, already
stretched by injuries, were forced into defensive rearguard
action, while Rotherham looked to
press home their advantage in the tight exchanges.With the
scores locked at 19-19 and tension at its peak, Albion produced
one of the moments of
the match. Centre Jack Oulton forced a crucial turnover deep
inside his own half, halting a
dangerous Titans attack and providing much-needed relief. It was
a moment that encapsulated
Albion’s determination and defensive grit.
Sensing an opportunity for late glory, Albion continued to look
for a decisive breakthrough. That
chance appeared to arrive in the closing stages, as a line break
opened up space and set
pulses racing among the travelling supporters. But just as it
seemed a match-winning score
might be within reach, a knock-on brought the move to an abrupt
end.
It proved to be a pivotal moment.
Rotherham, having been under pressure for long spells, showed
their experience in the dying
minutes. They absorbed wave after wave of Albion attacks,
defending resolutely and waiting for
their opportunity.
That chance came in cruel fashion for the visitors. A turnover,
fortuitous from Albion’s
perspective, handed possession back to the Titans in a promising
position. With the clock ticking
into the final seconds, the home side kept their composure,
setting the ball for a drop goal
attempt.
With the last kick of the game, Rotherham split the uprights
from a drop goal, sealing a dramatic
and, for Albion, heartbreaking victory.
The final whistle brought contrasting emotions. For the Titans,
jubilation at a win that sends
them to the summit. For Albion, devastation at having come so
close to a statement victory on
the road.
Yet despite the result, there is much for Albion to take from
the performance. For long periods,
they were the better side, more controlled, more clinical, and
more cohesive. Even when
adversity struck in the form of injuries and set-piece
struggles, they showed resilience and
character to stay in the fight.
In the context of a fiercely contested National One title race,
this may prove to be a significant
moment. But if Albion can replicate this level of performance in
the weeks ahead, they will
remain firmly in the hunt.
On another day, the outcome could easily have been different.
This time, however, it was
Rotherham who had the final say, snatching victory from the jaws
of defeat and leaving Albion to
reflect on what might have been.
Pablo Cheeks.
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Winger14
Date: March 22, 2026, 7:22 am
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Whatever perspective the Plymouth reporter had on the game, was
his biased opinion, the Match report on our Clubs site is much
fairer to both sides.
Rotherham 3 Try's
Plymouth 1 Try
That says it all for me
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: setter
Date: March 22, 2026, 7:53 am
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What a result and what a game. Took me back to the Jonny
Wilkinson kick. I don't think I breathed from when Lloyd dropped
into the pocket until the final whistle.
Our pack was totally dominant throughout. The defence was
outstanding - especially those last few minutes. Keeping a top
side out, when giving a penalty would have lost it for us, was a
monumental feat of effort and discipline.
Isaac was outrageously good again; crucial conversion he stepped
up for and the run at the end to get us in DG range. Jackson was
crucial on a number of occasions. And what a shift Ali Donkor
put in. Xavier made some impact from the bench playing out of
position. But overall it was a proper team effort. Well done
all.
To put it in perspective, believe Plymouth scored an average
of 5.76 tries per game against all the other teams they have
played this season; against Roth, they averaged 1 per game.
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Winger14
Date: March 22, 2026, 3:04 pm
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The Titans have scored 124 Try's for an average of 5 . 4
per game
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Re: Roth v Plymouth Albion latest scores
DIR By: Stingray2
Date: March 23, 2026, 9:54 am
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To suggest that the Plymouth forwards dominated in the 1st half,
defies belief. As I recall we were awarded several scrum
penalties, a couple in the first 10 mins or so & only got pinged
once by the ref for an early engagement. The pack, especially
the front row, bossed Plymouth in the scrum. Lloyd showed great
composure to slot the DG at the death, especially when you
consider, by his own standards, he hadn't had the best of games,
shows the character of the man.To not play at your best & still
come away with a victory, is the sign of a great team. Well done
Titans, enjoy the break, & come back re-vitalised for the
run-in.
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