Sidmouth Under-10s entertained Paignton for a series of matches.

The first game saw the Sidmouth team led by Billy Fowler along Thomas Grove, Sam Hartland, Leon Rowley, Toby Sanford, Will Goodall, Charley Turley, Tom Bird, Joe Trickey and Joshua Priestley.

The home side began well, enjoying plenty of possession which was complemented by some strong runs from Tom Bird, Thomas Grove and Toby Sandford.

However, some strong tackling and rucking from the visitors saw them land the opening score.

Sidmouth hit back and, after some good team play with involvement from Leon Rowley, Sam Hartland and Joshua Priestly, Charlie Turley crossed to bag the first Sidmouth U10 try of the new year.

The South Devon side responded well and scored twice more to take a lead into the break.

to get to Charlie. Paignton struck back with one try before half time and another soon after.

The first score of the second half followed good rucking from which the ball was fed along the line to Toby Sanford who then off-loaded to winger Will Goodall who raced away to dot down in the corner.

Paignton replied with another try through the middle after some loose home tackling.

As the game drew to a close, Joe Trickey passed from the ruck to Sam Hartland and then onto Leon Rowley who released Toby Sandford out wide to bag the final try and complete the match scoring.

The other Under-10 side ‘The Bulldozers’, made a bright start against a lively Paignton team. Straight runs from Archie Rowcliffe and combative cousin Dillon Burrow opened up space for Roman Moore and Toby Morris.

Scott Monro Higgs showed great determination and a competitive edge to create opportunities for Matthew Thomas to recycle the ball at the tackle and distribute the ball to the likes of Luca Arver, Charlie Rowland and Oscar Bruce.

Harry Wood was ever-present and put in some excellent tackling to stop the opposition in their tracks.