Dunfermline 29 Kirkcaldy 15

The first game of the season for the u16’s was played at a sunny McKane Park. With the age bracket changes over the summer, there were a few  players from last years u16’s remaining at this age. With training only beginning in earnest a few weeks ago, the coaches were a bit apprehensive as to how the new look team would gel.

Straight from the kickoff Dunfermline put Kirkcaldy under pressure and had them pinned back in their 22. The Blues however defended well with some solid tackling.  As the game progressed it was obvious that this was going to be a close encounter with the ball  moving from end to end in a fast flowing game. Dunfermline were first to score with a well worked move with the backs, the resulting conversion gave Dunfermline a 7-0 lead. Kirkcaldy continued to defended well, however in-discipline gave Dunfermline a penalty 5m from the Kirkcaldy line, which was converted.

Perthshire 2XV 18 Kirkcaldy 2XV 10

With work commitments and injuries the Kirkcaldy 2XV made the short trip to Perth with a much different looking squad than the previous week.

Kirkcaldy started well and the team shape looked good with both forwards and backs having the better of their opponents in the early stages. Walker was making good strong runs and was being well supported by the returning Brown. 13 minutes played and Kirkcaldy took the lead. A good move in the back line made space for Davies(Goof) who was caught just short of the line, but the supporting Wilson was on hand to scoop up the ball and crash over for a try.