Rugby: Youngsters add to Chinnor's cup joy

From the archive, first published Wednesday 10th Mar 2004.

It was a great cup weekend for Chinnor.

Not only did their senior side beat holders Henley to reach the Oxfordshire Cup final, but their under 17s captured the county title - against the same opponents.

Competing in the Oxfordshire Junior Cup finals day at Banbury, Chinnor defeated Henley 24-5, after being 5-3 down at half-time.

The side, coached by club chairman Richard John, will now represent the county in the National Tournament at Bristol after Easter.

The successful team also form the bulk of the Chinnor Colts XV, who take on Oxford in the Oxon Colts final on at Horspath Road March 21.

Grove under 16s retained the county titles won as under 13, 14 and 15s, by beating Chipping Norton 24-7.

Banbury under 15s are also on track for an age-group clean sweep after coming from behind to beat Henley 34-7.

There was consolation for Henley, as their under 14s retained the title they won as under 13s, beating Chinnor 34-14.

In the under 13 final, it looked like Banbury were going to walk away with it when 17-0 ahead in the first quarter.

But Witney stormed back, only to come up short as Banbury ran out 22-19 winners.

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