TOTNES U14s were victorious in a keenly contested four-way competition in Torquay.
The round robin tournament went right down to the wire, with Totnes successful on points difference.
Torquay also took part in the competition, drawing once and losing twice in what was a decent effort.The first match of the tournament saw Torquay take on Totnes.
The two sides always enjoy close contests, and this was no exception, with both defences on top until the second half where Totnes opened the scoring through a Charlie Morrison try in the corner.
Torquay then hit back through a try of their own to equal the scores at 5-5, which is how the game ended.
Totnes then followed up with a victory against Painswick. Two tries in quick succession were the key to victory, coming from George Rivas after good individual work from full-back Josh Gowdy, and Matt Bowen, who bundled over straight from kick-off.
Totnes' final match of the tournament saw them take on Pulborough, and it was their opponents who took an early lead after a lack of concentration from a tap penalty saw Totnes punished with a try and conversion.
Totnes rallied, and were soon back in the game thanks to Tom Crocker, who went over after good work from the backs.
Jasper Heaver converted to level the scores, and despite some late Totnes pressure, the scores remained level until the final whistle in a result which was enough for Totnes to win the tournament.
NEWTON ABBOT U14s were totally dominant in their 105-7 victory over touring side Wells.
Newton took the lead after just 35 seconds thanks to a Corey Whane try and from there the All Whites never looked back, scoring seven more tries in a ruthless first-half performance.
Wells managed a consolation try early in the second half, but it wasn't long before Newton were once again on the front foot, notching another eight tries as they eased to victory.
Newton scorers were Corey Whane (5), Alex Fogden (4), Ed Brown (4), Alfie Lang (2), Ryan Nock and Jack Wharton.
PAIGNTON U14s suffered mixed fortunes after playing two games in the space of two days.
Up against Painswick from Gloucester on the Saturday, Paignton triumphed 62-0.
In an impressive display, particularly from the forwards who were winning all their own rucks and counter-rucking at every opportunity, tries were scored by Bryn Porter (2), Elliot Kelly (2), Bradley Baker, Jasper Porter, Ricki Workman, Matt Sanders and Harvey Sears.
Rhys Moloney added four conversions and Mike Sandercock popped up with another two in a commanding display.
The following day saw Paignton in action once again, this time up against Okehampton at Clennon Valley.
Okehampton had defeated Exeter Saracens just a week prior to this game.
In a brave effort Paignton came up short 24-5 in a scoreline that didn't give a true reflection of a game which was closely contested throughout, with Paignton's try powered over by No.8 Rhys Bower.
Nevertheless, Paignton can certainly be proud of their efforts in a great weekend of rugby that should bode well for their tour to Cornwall this weekend.
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