The local derby, where most of the players from both teams know one another and looked determined to play a great game of rugby, looking for a win to earn the bragging rights in school the following day. South Gower took the lead after a hell for leather start where some great ball handling through the back line sent Gower winger Kieran Shreves in at the corner for a classing try, the timing of the passing and the drawing of the man from Jack Hooper-Lewis gave Gower an early confidence boost.
Mumbles, new they had more in them and enjoyed a passage of play dominating up-front, retaining possesion through the rucks building the phases and pressure which earnt Mumbles their first 5 pointer plus the conversion. The restart saw much the same, South Gower were pushed off the ball in the rucks and with further phase play Mumbles scored another try just before half time.
At 5 - 12 to Mumbles, the South Gower boys had some ground to make up, the aggression levels lifted allowing Chay Smith who spotted a gap to tram line the touch line and a successfull hand off to make a 35m run for an under the posts try.
Both sides at this point were capable of clinching the game, the Mumbles pack verses the slick hands and pace of the Gower backs, but Mumbles again had the upper hand claiming another try that was successfully converted. At 10 - 19 to Mumbles and 10 minutes to go, Gower forwards went on the rampage, Rob Mogridge, Lewis Clarke, Eliot Owen driving forward making the hard yards with No.8 Sam Jones almost making it to the white line but with a final off load to Jonno Blakemore who gained another try for the Gower boys.
At 15 - 19 to Mumbles, the clock was ticking down to the final whistle. The All Blacks were chasing a final attack, but on this day it wasn't to be. Two distinct styles of play, backs verses forwards, matched on try count, but Mumbles being able to add the extras, gave them the win. However, it really was great entertaining rugby for all the supporters to see. Unlucky boys...
South Gower Man of the match being Kieran Shreves for marking his winger, and staying out in space earning him a classic wingers try.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
1st XV - Aberavan Naval v South Gower 22nd Sept 07
Saturday produced the mighty Gower’s first win 43-0
away to Aberavon Naval, our first in the WRU plus the extras for
scouring more than four tries and we are now sitting around mid table.
Penlan look to be the strong leaders however, second in the league
Llangadog only have 9 points (3 more than us) so the league is wide open
and a few more good results and we will be up the top end of the table.
The good stuff first, 7 tries and once we started to put a few points
on them in the second half we didn’t stop, linking between the
forwards and backs well in some nice play.
I thought the forwards in general played well Gouge carried the ball
and cleared out well around the fringes. Nice to see Tom Wills back, who
had an aggressive game on the back row and scored a couple of tries. The
backs in general played well with some clean breaks and Dill tackled and
dealt with any kicks back.
Their ground set up was a bit strange and we could have easily let that
affect the game, as we spent a lot of time hanging around waiting to get
changed. The first half was a bit scrappy, and at 10-0 at half time we
needed to step up a few gears in the second half, which happened.
Again at times the rucking was a bit soft, but later on that was
probably due to the fact that we lost our shape a little as we got a bit
try hungry and did not go through the phases. Its important to win good
ball and go through some phases in that situation even if it has become
semi opposed to practice for the bigger games to come.
In all well done, a good game, big win, but no rugby next weekend,
boooooo!
away to Aberavon Naval, our first in the WRU plus the extras for
scouring more than four tries and we are now sitting around mid table.
Penlan look to be the strong leaders however, second in the league
Llangadog only have 9 points (3 more than us) so the league is wide open
and a few more good results and we will be up the top end of the table.
The good stuff first, 7 tries and once we started to put a few points
on them in the second half we didn’t stop, linking between the
forwards and backs well in some nice play.
I thought the forwards in general played well Gouge carried the ball
and cleared out well around the fringes. Nice to see Tom Wills back, who
had an aggressive game on the back row and scored a couple of tries. The
backs in general played well with some clean breaks and Dill tackled and
dealt with any kicks back.
Their ground set up was a bit strange and we could have easily let that
affect the game, as we spent a lot of time hanging around waiting to get
changed. The first half was a bit scrappy, and at 10-0 at half time we
needed to step up a few gears in the second half, which happened.
Again at times the rucking was a bit soft, but later on that was
probably due to the fact that we lost our shape a little as we got a bit
try hungry and did not go through the phases. Its important to win good
ball and go through some phases in that situation even if it has become
semi opposed to practice for the bigger games to come.
In all well done, a good game, big win, but no rugby next weekend,
boooooo!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
U12's 23/09/07 South Gower V Birchgrove RFC (Away)
South Gower under 12's were a depleted of side with only 13 players available, none the less the boys were up for a battle. Birchgrove came straight on the attack controlling the ball in the contact area, keeping possession and going through the phases which delivered Birchgrove the first try of the game and a succesfull conversion.
Gower retaliated against the early try, the forwards attacked with the some aggressive runs made by Lewis Clarke and Max Adams to gain South Gower the territiory, followed by Jamie Thomas getting the ball out wide for expansive use of the back line which sent Jonno Blakemore over for a try.
South Gower recognised the skills which increased their confidence, and similarly fought hard for possession before allowing the secure hands of Jamie Thomas, James Bevan Jones who put Chay Smith in space (again well supported by Jonno Blakemore) leaving the Birchgrove defence indecisive while Chay skinned between two defenders for another well orchestrated try.
At half time and 7 - 10 to South Gower, Birchgrove new they had to up the pace which led to both teams confronting up front. Birchgrove had the edge in the forwards and ground out another battling try, finalising the game 17 - 10 to Birchgrove. The Gower boys ceratinly look class in control at times but lack of concentration and some panic passing under pressure helped Birchgrove to victory.
South Gower Man of the match was Jonathan Blakemore for a great try and supportive play on the wing.
South Gower face Birchgrove again in the Opsreys Cup on Oct.14th at South Gower RFC.
Next Sunday...... Mumbles at home.
Gower retaliated against the early try, the forwards attacked with the some aggressive runs made by Lewis Clarke and Max Adams to gain South Gower the territiory, followed by Jamie Thomas getting the ball out wide for expansive use of the back line which sent Jonno Blakemore over for a try.
South Gower recognised the skills which increased their confidence, and similarly fought hard for possession before allowing the secure hands of Jamie Thomas, James Bevan Jones who put Chay Smith in space (again well supported by Jonno Blakemore) leaving the Birchgrove defence indecisive while Chay skinned between two defenders for another well orchestrated try.
At half time and 7 - 10 to South Gower, Birchgrove new they had to up the pace which led to both teams confronting up front. Birchgrove had the edge in the forwards and ground out another battling try, finalising the game 17 - 10 to Birchgrove. The Gower boys ceratinly look class in control at times but lack of concentration and some panic passing under pressure helped Birchgrove to victory.
South Gower Man of the match was Jonathan Blakemore for a great try and supportive play on the wing.
South Gower face Birchgrove again in the Opsreys Cup on Oct.14th at South Gower RFC.
Next Sunday...... Mumbles at home.
Monday, September 17, 2007
South Gower Under 10's Match Report
16.09.07
South Gower 26 (4 tries : 3 conversions)
South Gower 26 (4 tries : 3 conversions)
Tumble 26 (4 tries : 3 conversions)
09.09.07
South Gower 25 (5 tries : no conversions taken)
Waunarlwydd 5 (1 try)
Two very good games to start the season. The away game at Waunarlwydd started very well with two excellent break away tries by Sam and Zac. Everyone seemed keen to start the new season and put the Waun team under pressure whenever they had the ball. Tackling was good and the passing from set pieces went remarkably smoothly considering this was the first game played with scrums and lineouts.
Waun returned the pressure and earned a well deserved try however it was now time for the fliers to have a run. Harry and Josh B both scored two very good fast running tries and Tom scored in the corner in the last minute with good passing all down the back line.
Well done boys - excellent start.
Josh Burt sprints for his try
First scrum - looks like the ref has had enough already
Half-Time team talk
The home game against Tumble was a different game altogether and was not helped by the kick off being delayed until 12pm.
Some missed tackling and a very good Tumble scrum-half meant the South Gower All Blacks were playing catch up for all of the game. Dan scored an excellent try in the corner and Sam got his hat trick in the last minute after intercepting and sprinting to the line.
Sam, Owen Evans and George all converted with George's excellent conversion under pressure tying the match in the dying seconds. Well done lads - good fight back.
After the Tumble game it was off to the sea-front to watch the amazing "Red Arrows"
Under 9's V Pontardullais (Home) 16.09.07
16.09.07
South Gower 3
Pontardullais 0
Tries Scored : Tom Mogridge, Cai Adams, Cameron Barker.
We had 13 players this week to Pontardullais' 9 so we played 9 a side. We welcomed 2 new faces, George Grammenos and Dylan John who trained with us Wednesday and played in this game.
Sporting our new kit sponsored by Lee Mogridge, we started well and there was a massive improvement in our tackling and passing. Players were running hard and getting stuck in. The game was very tight with South Gower enjoying a lot of possesison but unable to break the visitors defence down. Half time 0 -0.
Ethan Smith takes the ball into contact
Jack Bates nails his man
We came out in the 2nd half more determined and pressuring Pontardullais from the off. We controlled the game and used our heads whereby if the opposition was close to the touchline, we would tackle them over it ensuring a turnover ball. Our pressure finally paid off after some good rucking, the ball was passed out to Tom Mogridge who darted over in the corner.
Straight from the restart, we tackled and some good rucking turned over possession. We moved closer to their line, rucking and mauling before Cai Adams raced over in the same corner to make it 2 - 0.
Cai Adams crosses for Gower's 2nd try
With the last play of the game remaining, again, we turned over possession and Cameron Barker crossed for a great try.
This was a vast improvement on last weeks game and the more games the boys play, the more their confidence and understanding of the game will develop.
Training on Wednesday to START at 6.30pm and then away to Swansea Uplands on Sunday.
South Gower Under 9's 2007 / 2008
Back row (L/R) : Dylan John , Cai Adams, George Heard,
Jack Bates, Cameron Barker, Max Collis, Tom Jenkins.
Front Row (L/R) : Ethan Smith, George Grammenos,
Tom Mogridge, Ben Westerholm, Harry Brown, Dan Pritchard.
South Gower 3
Pontardullais 0
Tries Scored : Tom Mogridge, Cai Adams, Cameron Barker.
We had 13 players this week to Pontardullais' 9 so we played 9 a side. We welcomed 2 new faces, George Grammenos and Dylan John who trained with us Wednesday and played in this game.
Sporting our new kit sponsored by Lee Mogridge, we started well and there was a massive improvement in our tackling and passing. Players were running hard and getting stuck in. The game was very tight with South Gower enjoying a lot of possesison but unable to break the visitors defence down. Half time 0 -0.
Ethan Smith takes the ball into contact
Jack Bates nails his man
We came out in the 2nd half more determined and pressuring Pontardullais from the off. We controlled the game and used our heads whereby if the opposition was close to the touchline, we would tackle them over it ensuring a turnover ball. Our pressure finally paid off after some good rucking, the ball was passed out to Tom Mogridge who darted over in the corner.
Straight from the restart, we tackled and some good rucking turned over possession. We moved closer to their line, rucking and mauling before Cai Adams raced over in the same corner to make it 2 - 0.
Cai Adams crosses for Gower's 2nd try
With the last play of the game remaining, again, we turned over possession and Cameron Barker crossed for a great try.
This was a vast improvement on last weeks game and the more games the boys play, the more their confidence and understanding of the game will develop.
Training on Wednesday to START at 6.30pm and then away to Swansea Uplands on Sunday.
South Gower Under 9's 2007 / 2008
Back row (L/R) : Dylan John , Cai Adams, George Heard,
Jack Bates, Cameron Barker, Max Collis, Tom Jenkins.
Front Row (L/R) : Ethan Smith, George Grammenos,
Tom Mogridge, Ben Westerholm, Harry Brown, Dan Pritchard.
South Gower "Safe The Roof" Ball
5th October 2007
Could all people wishing to attend this event contact Louise Mogridge by the end of this week (21.09.07) to confirm names and numbers attending.
Payments need to sent to Louise by next week at the latest.
You can contact Louise at TheMogridges@dsl.pipex.com
Please ensure the above is followed to guarantee your tables.
Could all people wishing to attend this event contact Louise Mogridge by the end of this week (21.09.07) to confirm names and numbers attending.
Payments need to sent to Louise by next week at the latest.
You can contact Louise at TheMogridges@dsl.pipex.com
Please ensure the above is followed to guarantee your tables.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
U12's 16/09/07 South Gower V Penclawdd RFC (Away)
The first away match for the Gower under 12's. The boys looked ready for a good game of rugby in the warm up. On kick off, Gower went on the attack with good pace with the wind behind them. The forwards being quick to the breakdown forced an early line out leading to a text book catch and drive. After some hard yards being made by Alex Ashburner and co. scrum half Jamie Thomas got the ball out to the back line eventually finding Kieran Shreves who crossed on the far left wing for a classic try by using the overlap, a great start. Penclawdd, tightened their defence and enjoyed some good possession only to be ripped by Gowers Rob Mogridge in a mid-field position who made a line breaking 10m run, got hit to ground realeased, picked up and on for a further 5m and same again, by this time the Gower forwards had caught up to support, driving the team on towards the try line - Rob Mogridge, the creator eventually popped out with another 5 pointer for the All Blacks.
Penclawdd, feeling the pinch, dug deep, made some great tackles gaining themselves territory which led to them gaining their own 5 pointer, backed up with a great conversion from out wide.
At 7 - 10 to South Gower, the boys new they had more in the tank and with 2 minutes to go to half time the backs fired with Chay Smith cutting in side the opposition near the corner flag for a well worked try.
After half time, the confidence was growing within the Gower squad, new signing outside half Sebastian Heimrich had great vision and saw an opportunity as the ball came out of the scrum to go all the way, side stepping through the defence for a solo try, converted by Chay Smith. Penclawdd never gave in, but the backs ball handling skills put Chay Smith into space followed by a dummy pass and swerve to leave him un-touched crossing the line to draw the game to a 7 - 29 South Gower win.
The praise was high from the spectators towards the players who really put on a display of some great ball handling from forwards and backs.
Prop Alex Ashburner however stood out by making the hard yards but with good hands and therefore was named South Gowers Man of the Match.
Penclawdd, feeling the pinch, dug deep, made some great tackles gaining themselves territory which led to them gaining their own 5 pointer, backed up with a great conversion from out wide.
At 7 - 10 to South Gower, the boys new they had more in the tank and with 2 minutes to go to half time the backs fired with Chay Smith cutting in side the opposition near the corner flag for a well worked try.
After half time, the confidence was growing within the Gower squad, new signing outside half Sebastian Heimrich had great vision and saw an opportunity as the ball came out of the scrum to go all the way, side stepping through the defence for a solo try, converted by Chay Smith. Penclawdd never gave in, but the backs ball handling skills put Chay Smith into space followed by a dummy pass and swerve to leave him un-touched crossing the line to draw the game to a 7 - 29 South Gower win.
The praise was high from the spectators towards the players who really put on a display of some great ball handling from forwards and backs.
Prop Alex Ashburner however stood out by making the hard yards but with good hands and therefore was named South Gowers Man of the Match.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Under 9's V Waunarlwydd Away 09.09.07
Date : 09.09.07
South Gower - 2
Waunarlwydd - 7
This was our first game of the season and a difficult introduction to contact rugby. Over the past few years, Waunarlwydd have proved to be very tough opponents. Today was no exception. Unfortunately, what we have been seeing in training was not carried onto the pitch.
We struggled in the tackle area and had no fluidity when trying to move the ball through our hands. Too often we were caught, man and ball, when the ball should have been passed out. Having said that, we are not the welsh national team (We are way better than that shambles !), this was our first contact game and it was good to see where we need to concentrate on rather than just seeing it through rose tinted glasses in training.
When we had the ball in hand, we looked good, we were running well but all too often were caught without support. Some good tackles were put in with a few try saving ones, one especially from Dan Pritchard.
Max Collis goes through for his first try of the game
Max Collis scored both tries for The All Blacks with good direct running. Max took the tries very well and showed he enthusiasm looking for the ball. George Heard was constantly in the opposition faces whilst Owen Renowden was a handful in the contact area. Cameron Barker had a few nice runs and Tom Jenkins also. Cai Adams and Dan Garry both had the ball a few times and made good ground. Jack Bates' direct running ensured the opposition had to put in some good tackles. When Ethan Smith and Ben Westerholm had the ball, they looked dangerous, but we need to get the ball out to our 2 flyers quicker to give them the space and time they need to perform.
George Heard tackled in what was a lively performance by him
Cameron shows the grit and determination to break through his opponents
We need everyone to attend training on Wednesday to start at 6.30 pm SHARP so we can have a full session with the players.
I look forward to next weeks game.
Well done to everyone in their first contact game against what was most probably one of our hardest opponents we will play this season.
South Gower - 2
Waunarlwydd - 7
This was our first game of the season and a difficult introduction to contact rugby. Over the past few years, Waunarlwydd have proved to be very tough opponents. Today was no exception. Unfortunately, what we have been seeing in training was not carried onto the pitch.
We struggled in the tackle area and had no fluidity when trying to move the ball through our hands. Too often we were caught, man and ball, when the ball should have been passed out. Having said that, we are not the welsh national team (We are way better than that shambles !), this was our first contact game and it was good to see where we need to concentrate on rather than just seeing it through rose tinted glasses in training.
When we had the ball in hand, we looked good, we were running well but all too often were caught without support. Some good tackles were put in with a few try saving ones, one especially from Dan Pritchard.
Max Collis goes through for his first try of the game
Max Collis scored both tries for The All Blacks with good direct running. Max took the tries very well and showed he enthusiasm looking for the ball. George Heard was constantly in the opposition faces whilst Owen Renowden was a handful in the contact area. Cameron Barker had a few nice runs and Tom Jenkins also. Cai Adams and Dan Garry both had the ball a few times and made good ground. Jack Bates' direct running ensured the opposition had to put in some good tackles. When Ethan Smith and Ben Westerholm had the ball, they looked dangerous, but we need to get the ball out to our 2 flyers quicker to give them the space and time they need to perform.
George Heard tackled in what was a lively performance by him
Cameron shows the grit and determination to break through his opponents
We need everyone to attend training on Wednesday to start at 6.30 pm SHARP so we can have a full session with the players.
I look forward to next weeks game.
Well done to everyone in their first contact game against what was most probably one of our hardest opponents we will play this season.
U12's 9/09/07 South Gower V Gorseinon (Home)
The first game of the season for our under 12's sporting their new kit courtesy of Swansea Sony Centre, Llansamlet. The boys certainly looked the part and were confident in mood but the time had come to see if they could perform full pitch, 15 a side.
South Gower went on the attack in the early moments of the game, the forwards scavanged well and produced an early dominant forward display which allowed Max Adams to break through the pack to claim his and the teams well deserved first try of the season.
The Gower backs had seen very little ball but that soon changed when the boys started running some great lines produced wide ball allowing the boys to attack the corner flags at pace with good ball / hand skills which delivered Gowers second try via Chay Smith.
10 nil to the Gower All Blacks at half time, but Gorseinon produced some good forward play of their own in the second half backed up with a high possession count that gained them their own 5 pointer.
Final score South Gower 10, Gorseinon 5 - a good start to the season where the signs are there for more to come. South Gower RFC, Man of the Match - Rob Mogridge
South Gower went on the attack in the early moments of the game, the forwards scavanged well and produced an early dominant forward display which allowed Max Adams to break through the pack to claim his and the teams well deserved first try of the season.
The Gower backs had seen very little ball but that soon changed when the boys started running some great lines produced wide ball allowing the boys to attack the corner flags at pace with good ball / hand skills which delivered Gowers second try via Chay Smith.
10 nil to the Gower All Blacks at half time, but Gorseinon produced some good forward play of their own in the second half backed up with a high possession count that gained them their own 5 pointer.
Final score South Gower 10, Gorseinon 5 - a good start to the season where the signs are there for more to come. South Gower RFC, Man of the Match - Rob Mogridge
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