Warriors AASE edged by Newcastle at Sixways

Warriors AASE side Worcester Sixth Form College were narrowly beaten 29-24 by Newcastle Falcons’ Gosforth Academy in an entertaining encounter at Sixways on Wednesday. 

Joe Weaver, Charlie Gamble, George Radburn and Rob Lester all crossed the whitewash, along with two conversions from Jake Leonard, but it wasn't enough to take the points against a strong Newcastle side. 

Despite Worcester taking a 10-0 lead within the first ten minutes, Gosforth didn’t let them run away with the contest and the visitors’ relentless attacking style eventually paid off as they fought back to get the win.

The result means Worcester finish third in the AASE North Division and that they have qualified for the AASE League play-offs. 

Worcester, Gosforth and Oaklands College (Saracens) will now all have to play each other with the overall winner going through to the main final. 

Warriors’ next clash is away at Oaklands College on Wednesday 9 November (kick-off 2pm). 

Despite the tough task that awaits his side, AASE Manager Ryan Watkins remains optimistic of reaching their target. 

He said: “Despite the loss there are things we can fix within training that will give us a good chance of getting the two results we need. 

“We made a lot of unforced handling errors and, in wet conditions, probably should’ve played a more territorial game.”


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