Cov Rugby Start With A Win

Last updated : 05 September 2009 By Covsupport News Service/JD
Coventry Rugby Club got their Championship season off to a great start with a 21-12 victory over Rotherham Titans tonight at Butts Park Arena.

In front of a crowd of 1390, the visitors scored in the tenth minute with a Peter Wackett try.

Coventry hit back through Ben Russell who converted two penalties in the 30th and 34th minute.

Chris Lewis ran in a try four minutes later which Russell converted.

The second half, Coventry increase their lead with a Tommy Hayes drop goal and a 68th minute Will Hurrell try.

Rotherham scored a try in the 77th minute through Colin Quigley which was converted by Mike Whitehead but it was Coventry who ran out worthy winners.


Picture courtesy of Joanne Davies