Blue Coat create memories to last a lifetime

Reading Blue Coat created memories to last a lifetime in their Continental Tyres Schools Cup final victory, according to coach Jason Dance.

Blue Coat’s under-15s rugby team beat Woking-based

Gordon’s School 22-12 for Bowl glory in the swirling rain at Saracens' StoneX Stadium.

The Sonning School side amassed a 17-0 half-time lead and despite a valiant Gordon’s fightback, Dance's charges held on for a brilliant victory in front of the parents and friends.

“It's amazing for the boys. It’s a fantastic experience to play on the same pitch as Owen Farrell and to sit in the same changing rooms that Maro Itoje has been in,” said Dance. “It’s a super day and one they will remember forever. We had two busloads of supporters, including the whole of the year group with our senior leadership team looking after them. They battled to get here, and it was great for the boys to have the support of their whole year group.”

Captain James Lumm started the Blue Coat party early on. Joshua Wilson added a second try and seven points from the boot of Harry Millard looked to have constructed an unassailable lead. Gordon’s fought back to cut the deficit to a single score, but Byron Crow ensured there was no late drama with a nerve-settling third try.

“We’ve had ups and downs but to finish off with a win here after two terms of rugby is absolutely fantastic and a real credit to our director of rugby Toby Seward who puts on a lot of things for the guys, and they’ve really produced this year,” added Dance.

W The Continental Tyres Schools Cup is an important part of the age-grade rugby landscape. For more information visit the Continental Tyres Schools Cup section of the England Rugby Website