Tom Blair
3:04
70 l Richmond go high in the tackle and it's a Pirates penalty. Looking to build an attack here in Richmond territory.
33-11 #COYP
33-11 #COYP
3:01
68 l Hosking charges down Schwarz to touch down, but the big second row can't quite get there in time. Let off there.
33-11 #COYP
33-11 #COYP
3:00
We are off! @coyk
2:59
π Itβs filling up here at Butts Park, got a proper buzz for this one, @Champrugby feels so good to be back.
Stay tuned for live updates throughout.
Cβmon Donny!!! βοΈπ‘βοΈ
Stay tuned for live updates throughout.
Cβmon Donny!!! βοΈπ‘βοΈ
2:56
πΈ Second half action from Brian Tempest
Josh Caulfield claims the lineout, as we build a healthy lead.
#COYP
Josh Caulfield claims the lineout, as we build a healthy lead.
#COYP
2:56
2:52
John Stevens replaces Tom Duncan, who will takeover the captaincy. #COYP
2:48
2:47
54 l Electric stuff from Sirker, who get his second inside five minutes. The winger chips, chases and uses his pace to touch down. Robson with another excellent kick.
33-11 #COYP
33-11 #COYP
2:45
2:45
52 l More strong work at the scrum and another penalty. Robson takes us into the Richmond half.
26-11 #COYP
26-11 #COYP
2:42
49 l That's the bonus point! Lovely flowing move from the home side, finished off in silky fashion by Callum Sirker in the corner. No extras this time.
26-11 #COYP
26-11 #COYP
2:41
2:38
46 l We work our way up field and from a scrum, the replacement front row make an immediate impact and win the penalty. Robson kicks us back into the 22.
21-11 #COYP
21-11 #COYP
2:37
45 l Bolwell with a textbook chop! The flanker flies off the line and forces the turnover after a great hit.
21-11 #COYP
21-11 #COYP
2:36
G A M E D A Y !!! π€©π€©π€©
Feels so good to have @Champrugby back.
3οΈβ£0οΈβ£ mins till kick off here at @CoventryRugby. Live updates throughout.
βοΈβοΈβοΈ
Feels so good to have @Champrugby back.
3οΈβ£0οΈβ£ mins till kick off here at @CoventryRugby. Live updates throughout.
βοΈβοΈβοΈ
2:36
A few half time changes...
β‘οΈWalker, Andrew, Petch, Parata
β¬ οΈChannon, Kenny, Schickerling, Tucker
#COYP
β‘οΈWalker, Andrew, Petch, Parata
β¬ οΈChannon, Kenny, Schickerling, Tucker
#COYP
2:33
2:32
Matchday Information & Digital Programme for today's Champ opener against @DoncasterKnight βοΈ
Look forward to seeing you all to today, lets go to work π
coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/09/18/covβ¦
Look forward to seeing you all to today, lets go to work π
coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/09/18/covβ¦
2:22
It's good to be back @Champrugby! An entertaining half, with the Pirates leading by 10 and with three tries to their name. Richmond proving stubborn opposition so far, so this one is by no means done. Second half updates on the way. #COYP
2:17
2:17
40 l Wyatt with a superb line, but Bright swoops in and wins the turnover as the visitors clear.
21-11 #COYP
21-11 #COYP
2:15
40 l A cynical penalty right in front of the sticks and McLean goes to the bin for Richmond. Easy three, but scrum called...
21-11 #COYP
21-11 #COYP
2:13
40 l Big scrum from the pack and a penalty! A final chance here perhaps, to wrap up a first half bonus point?
21-11 #COYP
21-11 #COYP
2:10
38 l Clinical stuff from the Pirates! Penny spots a mismatch, before it rolls on to Cant who picks off Tucker's offload and uses his footwork to get over. Excellent touchline conversion from Robson.
21-11 #COYP
21-11 #COYP
2:08
2:07
2:01
πΈ First half action from Brian Tempest.
A first outing in our new kit, as AJ Cant looks for a way through.
#COYP
A first outing in our new kit, as AJ Cant looks for a way through.
#COYP
1:59
28 l Chance gone! The maul powers towards the line, but somehow goes loose. A first goal line drop out of the season it is then...
14-8 #COYP
14-8 #COYP
1:58
27 l Another penalty conceded by the visitors and you know the drill - into the 22 from Robson!
14-8 #COYP
14-8 #COYP
1:55
24 l The maul looked well set from the minute it landed and the pack power over the line at speed, with Duncan dotting down. Robson with two more.
14-8 #COYP
14-8 #COYP
1:54
1:53
1:52
21 l Richmond earn the scrum penalty and Kane calls for the tee. It's good and Richmond take the lead.
7-8 #COYP
7-8 #COYP
1:50
19 l Things seem to have settled for the minute, as visiting full back James Kane puts in a pair of monster clearances to pin the Pirates in their own half.
7-5 #COYP
7-5 #COYP
1:45
13 l End to end stuff at the Mennaye! Pirates back on the attack and with the penalty inside the 22.
7-5 #COYP
7-5 #COYP
1:43
1:40
08 l The pressure tells! After a series of pick and go's on the line, it's Bolwell who crashes over for our first try of the @Champrugby season. Robson converts.
7-0 #COYP
7-0 #COYP
1:38
1:36
04 l Good spell of pressure from the Pirates and a succession of penalties. Into the corner once again...
0-0 #COYP
0-0 #COYP
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