After an early Luke Simmons penalty, OKEY took the lead, 0-3. From then on, it was one way traffic with the scoring. On 22 minutes Jake Inglis scored the first of a hat trick of tries, converted by George Meadows. This duo pushed the scoresheet further ahead on 33 and 37 minutes, 3 tries completed for Jake, 3 conversions for George, the half ended 21-3 to the COCKLES.

The crowd was hoping for more in the second half, the game was punctuated by errors from both teams, this slowed down the action. Okehampton tried to split the home side defence however some strong tackling kept them out. The home side tried the same however were also rebuffed. Exmouth lineout completely misfired, a number of scoring opportunities and bid for great field position were missed. Despite that frustration, the forwards build a strong platform to launch attacks in other areas. Scrum time was fun to watch. After 24 minutes of the second half, Matt Ryan scorched his way through the visitors defence to score in the corner, not converted this time. Both teams suffered yellow cards during the half, the technical offences built up. Finally, the COCKLES forwards had a roll with Charlie Gibbings crossing to score our fifth try. Duly converted by Meads, the final score 33-3. Another bonus-point win keeps the COCKLES in third place on Regional 1 South West League. Chew Valley on top, with Devonport Services in second. All three of us split by points difference.

Not a pretty win, however effective across most areas. Jake scored his first hat trick for the club, some well taken scores. The pack was strong against a large OKEY outfit. The team is building each week. Oli Mason in the 2nd row made an assured debut. Not his first rodeo, having previously played for Barnstaple and the Royal Navy.

COCKLES 1st Team head into Cornwall to take on league newcomers St Austell RFC on Saturday 23rd September. The two teams have not met for some years, so this will be an interesting match-up.
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COCKLES NOMADS made the trip to Crediton IIIs. The first outing for the team, ended in a 7-7 draw.

COCKLES COLTS came close at Paignton Colts, however just missed out going down 15-10.

COCKES QUINS game with North Tawton was postponed during the week and will be rescheduled. Saturday 23rd September, OPM RFC from Plymouth visit the Imperial Ground. Kick off at 2.30 pm.

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