--- title: "2nd Round Natwest Schools Cup" url: "https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news/2018-10-19-2nd-round-natwest-schools-cup" school: "Kirkham Grammar School" --- - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kirkhamgrammarschool) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/KirkhamGrammar) - [Linked In](https://www.linkedin.com/school/kirkham-grammar-school) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kirkhamgrammar) - [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/kgsphotos/) - [Search](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/search) # 2nd Round Natwest Schools Cup 19 October 2018 ![Image of 2nd Round Natwest Schools Cup](https://files.schudio.com/kirkham-grammar-school/images/news/natwest.JPG) #### 2nd Round NatWest Schools Cup **WON 19-7** After an uncharacteristic nervy start from the Kirkham Grammar School U15 side, Jake Merrick scored a fantastic individual try from deep in the KGS half. Aaron Pope had pounced on a loose ball and Merrick was quick to take advantage of the Lancaster disorganised defence showing excellent footwork and pace. Immediately after the restart the Kirkham backs moved the ball to the left wing, Finding Tobias Parkinson who set off down the touch line before passing to supporting player Tom Gut who scored Kirkham’s second try. Kirkham’s third try of the game came from some impressive quick thinking from Aaron Pope when he put a well weighted kick in behind the Lancaster defence for right winger Joe Medcalf to run onto. The ball popped up at the right time and Medcalfe crossed the line. Lancaster managed to score just before half time following some strong direct running. There were no scores in the second half with both sides defending very well. Pope converted two of Kirkham’s tries making the final score 19-7.​ **Tags:** [2018-2019](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news/tag/2018-2019) [Sports](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news/tag/sports) - [ previous](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news/2018-10-17-kgs-rugby) - [next ](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news/2018-10-20-celebration-of-talent) - [Mission Statement](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/mission-statement) - [Latest News](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news) - [History of KGS](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/history) - [Location & Community](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/location) - [Term Dates](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/termdates) - [Statutory Information](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/statutory-information) - [School Policies](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/policy-documents) - [Calendar](https://calendar.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/week.aspx?ID=158) - [The Kirkhamian](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/news-1/the-kirkhamian) - [The Friends of KGS](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/thefriends-of-kgs) - [Old Kirkhamians' Association](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/old-kirkhamians-association) - [Hire of Facilities](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/about-us/hire-of-facilities) - [Vacancies](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/vacancies/our-vacancies) ## Kirkham Grammar School ## Kirkham Grammar Junior, Infant & Pre-School Ribby Rd Kirkham Preston Lancashire PR4 2BH Tel: **01772 684264** Email: Ribby Road Kirkham Preston Lancashire PR4 2BD Tel: **01772 673222** Email: [![HMC Leading Independent Schools](https://files.schudio.com/kirkham-grammar-school/images/partners/hmc.png)](https://www.hmc.org.uk/)[![Boarding Schools' Association](https://files.schudio.com/kirkham-grammar-school/images/partners/bsa.png)](http://www.boarding.org.uk/) © Copyright 2019–2026 Kirkham Grammar School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)