Rugby: Chinnor's finest hour

From the archive, first published Tuesday 8th Oct 2002.

POWERGEN SOUTH WEST 1: Chinnor produced one of their best displays for a long time to end Berry Hill's 18-month unbeaten home record with a 15-0 victory on their first visit to the Forest of Dean.

After some jaded displays, Chinnor were inspired by the seasonal debut of winger Charlie Oyebade and dominated both territory and possession throughout.

The only score of the first half came from an unconverted try by Du Toit Serdyn.

Chinnor's superb defence continued to defy Berry Hill at every turn, limiting the home side to just one unsuccessful penalty kick at goal.

In contrast, Chinnor were awarded a series of penalties, only one of which was converted by Conor Begley.

As tempers flared, Chinnor made the game safe when Oyebade ran through to score from 50 metres, Begley converting, prompting an unsavoury brawl before the final whistle.