Published: Wednesday, 23rd April, 2008 10:00
Whistler ruins Murrayfield dream
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Portobello 11 Clydebank 8
BANKIES narrowly missed out on finals day at Murrayfield — in part due to an over officious referee.
An away tie against Portobello was always going to be hard but his decision to award so many penalties stifled Bankies fluency.
In spite of this, Bankies were trailing just 6-3 at half-time. In the second half, Portobello put wind advantage to good use and forced Clydebank to defend for long periods.
Ten minutes in, a break in the middle of the field allowed Portobello in for their first try of the day.
In a rare venture to the Portobello line, a charge led by Graeme Kyle saw a maul formed and Clydebank overpowered their opponents for Kyle to touch down.
Bankies then tried to get into their short game but struggled to penetrate the defence and Portobello held firm to reach the final.
Clydebank 1st XV: Baxter, Shearer, Hill, Cuthbert, Ross, Starkey I, Andrew, McIntosh, Moffatt, McCombe, Flanagan, Bell, Dry, Miller, Starkey M, Baillie, Kyle, McKee, Watson.
Meanwhile, the U15s took part in a tournament in Paisley and on Sunday, the mini rugby section were involved in a tournament in Helensburgh (see picture below).
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