22nd November 2009
South Gower 33 - Vadre 14
Tries: Ethan Smith, Will Lucas, Callum Carson (3).
Conversions: Callum Carson (2), Kieran Charles (2)
Straight after our game with Fall Bay, we had Vadre. The weather was worsening and at one point the ref halted the game and we all took cover by the hedge from the hail stones !
When it stopped the game resumed and Vadre registered the first try of the game. We rushed up in defence but a simple sidestep allowed their outside half to make the break and score the first try which was converted.
We replied straight away with some lovely rucking from the forwards. Moggy fed the ball to Ethan who changed direction blind (to my disbelief !) but managed to evade several tackles and dive over (Thankfully !) Callum stepped up and converted.
Vadre came straight back at us with their big forwards leading the way. A couple of missed tackles allowed Vadre to register their 2nd try of the game which was converted.
Thankfully we pulled ourselves level before half time. George Heard won the ball against the head in the scrum. Moggy passed away to Ethan who released Callum who made the break. He passed to Will Lucas who sprinted straight for the corner to score a great try. Callum converted and the ref blew for half time.
Half Time:
South Gower 14 - Vadre 14
After addressing where we were going wrong at half time we picked our game up and took the game to Vadre. First up was Callum Carson. We saw no sideways running or little pirouettes this week, just straight running which broke tackles. Callum broke the tackle and raced clear for his first of the game. Kieran converted. Next play was a maul on the halfway line which we won and smuggled the ball back to Jack Bates at the back. Jack made the blind, but in the tackle, Callum came on the loop, received the ball and made his way for the line to score his second try. Kieran converted.
The last try was a great example of our rushing defence. Vadre won their scum, passed to the outside half who threw the ball to his centre but Callum was there in a flash and intercepted to race clear from halfway to score his third of the day. The conversion was missed and the ref blew for full time.
Full time:
South Gower 33 - Vadre 14
Players to mention:
Callum Carson: No fancy moves this week, just straight hard running and and excellent awareness rewarded him with 3 tries. Excellent game Cal !
Will Lucas: A newcomer to the game. You couldn't tell as he made several telling tackles and scored a great try. Well done Will !
George Grammenos: Great work in the tight and loose rewarded George with a well taken try. Well done Georgie G !
Vadre were much improved from last season testing us well taking the lead twice, but our handling out wide was too much as we registered a good victory.
Thanks to all who played, especially as we finished well into the afternoon. Thanks also to the parents who with the children endured the atrocious weather conditions.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Under 11's V Fall Bay 22/11/09
22nd November 2009
South Gower 49 - Fall Bay 7
Tries: Kieran Charles (2), Michael Jones, Paul Jones, Cameron Barker, George Grammenos, Ethan Smith.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (7)
Another miserable morning but the pitch was ok.
Fall Bay started very brightly and broke clear on the blind side of a ruck and registered an early try which was converted. Again at a ruck, Fall Bay broke free again, only this time Moggy caught the opposition and made a wonderful tackle metres from the line. We turned them over and cleared our lines.
This was then the turning point for us. First up Kieran Charles took the ball straight and burst through several tackles to score a powerful try. Kieran then converted it. Next up was Michael Jones. Michael received the ball wide and skipped through 2 tackles to race clear to score. Kieran converted.
Then some good work by our forwards allowed Paul Jones to charge over the line for our third try. Kieran converted.
Half Time:
South Gower 21 - Fall Bay 7
We started the second half as we finished. Good work by our forwards in the ruck area allowed Morgan Lucas at scrum half to release our backs. Kieran passed to Ethan who in turn released Cameron who stepped passed tackles and scored a great team try. Kieran, again, converted.
Again, good forward pressure created a good platform from which we fed Kieran who was tackled but offloaded to George Grammenos who powered his way over. Kieran converted.
From the kick off, Morgan Lucas collected and made a fine run. The forwards rucked and got the ball to Ethan who jinked his way through several tackles and raced clear for a try. Kieran converted. To finish the game, our forwards again turned over the ball and fed Ethan who in turn fed Kieran who broke the line and made a 50 yard dash for the line. Tired, he got up and converted his own try.
Final score:
South Gower 49 - Fall Bay 7
Players to Mention:
Kieran Charles: Lovely hands, massive tackles and great intelligence of space. Excellent game.
George Heard: Won several balls against the head, tackled well and did his forward job efficiently. Very good game !
Paul Jones: A beast in the breakdown and an animal in the loose. A great performance rewarded with a try.
Morgan Lucas: In only his 5th game ever in rugby and with 30 minutes coaching at scrum half, he excelled in moving the ball away from the breakdown, tackling and making ground. Excellent game Morgan !
I was looking for a positive response after last week and we got it ! Much more aggressive in the forwards and great hands and straight running in the backs ensured the boys registered a comprehensive victory. Well done boys.
No training again this week as the pitches are in a mess. Morriston away Sunday (pending the weather).
South Gower 49 - Fall Bay 7
Tries: Kieran Charles (2), Michael Jones, Paul Jones, Cameron Barker, George Grammenos, Ethan Smith.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (7)
Another miserable morning but the pitch was ok.
Fall Bay started very brightly and broke clear on the blind side of a ruck and registered an early try which was converted. Again at a ruck, Fall Bay broke free again, only this time Moggy caught the opposition and made a wonderful tackle metres from the line. We turned them over and cleared our lines.
This was then the turning point for us. First up Kieran Charles took the ball straight and burst through several tackles to score a powerful try. Kieran then converted it. Next up was Michael Jones. Michael received the ball wide and skipped through 2 tackles to race clear to score. Kieran converted.
Then some good work by our forwards allowed Paul Jones to charge over the line for our third try. Kieran converted.
Half Time:
South Gower 21 - Fall Bay 7
We started the second half as we finished. Good work by our forwards in the ruck area allowed Morgan Lucas at scrum half to release our backs. Kieran passed to Ethan who in turn released Cameron who stepped passed tackles and scored a great team try. Kieran, again, converted.
Again, good forward pressure created a good platform from which we fed Kieran who was tackled but offloaded to George Grammenos who powered his way over. Kieran converted.
From the kick off, Morgan Lucas collected and made a fine run. The forwards rucked and got the ball to Ethan who jinked his way through several tackles and raced clear for a try. Kieran converted. To finish the game, our forwards again turned over the ball and fed Ethan who in turn fed Kieran who broke the line and made a 50 yard dash for the line. Tired, he got up and converted his own try.
Final score:
South Gower 49 - Fall Bay 7
Players to Mention:
Kieran Charles: Lovely hands, massive tackles and great intelligence of space. Excellent game.
George Heard: Won several balls against the head, tackled well and did his forward job efficiently. Very good game !
Paul Jones: A beast in the breakdown and an animal in the loose. A great performance rewarded with a try.
Morgan Lucas: In only his 5th game ever in rugby and with 30 minutes coaching at scrum half, he excelled in moving the ball away from the breakdown, tackling and making ground. Excellent game Morgan !
I was looking for a positive response after last week and we got it ! Much more aggressive in the forwards and great hands and straight running in the backs ensured the boys registered a comprehensive victory. Well done boys.
No training again this week as the pitches are in a mess. Morriston away Sunday (pending the weather).
Thursday, November 19, 2009
South Gower U12's Season Update
With initially a slow start to the season, the squad is now full at 25 players and developing each week. The new players have fitted in nicely and the team spirit amongst the squad is great.
Latest Results :
South Gower 10 : Morriston 0
Vardre 5 : South Gower 48
Aberavon Green Stars 0 : South Gower 19
Well done boys !!
Latest Results :
South Gower 10 : Morriston 0
Vardre 5 : South Gower 48
Aberavon Green Stars 0 : South Gower 19
Well done boys !!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Under 11's V Burry Port 15/11/09
15th November 2009
South Gower 14 - Burry Port 28
Tries: Callum Carson, Morgan Lucas
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
Thank you to Burry Port for travelling down to South Gower at short notice after the weekend of bad weather. As always, our mini pitch was in perfect condition.
From the start, we were not switched on in this game. We were not aggressive in the breakdown and got turned over too many times through no rucking at all and not enough support with the ball carrier.
On the other hand, Burry Port were excellent in this area.
The first try of the game was scored by Burry Port. Some good rucking and running drew our back in tight and when the ball was passed wide, our backs were to bunched and their winger sprinted clear from the halfway line. This was converted. We got close a couple of times to Burry Port's line but on several occasions, the wrong decision was made and we were turned over, and the opposition cleared their lines.
End of the 1st 3rd:
South Gower 0 - Burry Port 7
Changes were made to ensure everyone played and we performed a little better this half. From our kick off to the corner, Burry Port fumbled the ball and Moggy was straight on him putting him under pressure. Tom ripped the ball by their line but couldnt drive over. The pack came in support and the ball went to Kieran who was stopped short. We recycled it and Callum managed to go over for our first try. This was converted by Kieran.
Lots more turnovers for both sides saw us pressure Burry Port with a good run from Callum. We had a ruck a metre short of their try line and Morgan Lucas picked it up and put it down to score. This was converted by Kieran.
Unfortunately, some missed tackles allowed Burry Port to register a try this third and take the game into the final third tied at 14-14.
We had our chances in the final third to win the game but some silly errors and lack of rucking limited our chances. On the other hand, Burry Port were switched on and capitalised on our mistakes to score 2 more converted tries.
Final Score:
South Gower 14 - Burry Port 28
Burry Port thoroughly deserved this win as they outplayed us from the start. We were not switched on and ball watched for several periods throughout the game. We were missing tackles and running sideways, things i thought we sorted out at under 10 level.
Hopefully this is a good thing which will make us concentrate straight from kick off and play as a team. Please could everyone make the effort to train Wednesday (providing the weather lets us train) as we will look to work on the things that we are not doing right on Sundays.
Thanks, for your effort and patience as i know we were the only age group for the club playing at home, but thankfully our pitch is playable in most conditions.
South Gower 14 - Burry Port 28
Tries: Callum Carson, Morgan Lucas
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
Thank you to Burry Port for travelling down to South Gower at short notice after the weekend of bad weather. As always, our mini pitch was in perfect condition.
From the start, we were not switched on in this game. We were not aggressive in the breakdown and got turned over too many times through no rucking at all and not enough support with the ball carrier.
On the other hand, Burry Port were excellent in this area.
The first try of the game was scored by Burry Port. Some good rucking and running drew our back in tight and when the ball was passed wide, our backs were to bunched and their winger sprinted clear from the halfway line. This was converted. We got close a couple of times to Burry Port's line but on several occasions, the wrong decision was made and we were turned over, and the opposition cleared their lines.
End of the 1st 3rd:
South Gower 0 - Burry Port 7
Changes were made to ensure everyone played and we performed a little better this half. From our kick off to the corner, Burry Port fumbled the ball and Moggy was straight on him putting him under pressure. Tom ripped the ball by their line but couldnt drive over. The pack came in support and the ball went to Kieran who was stopped short. We recycled it and Callum managed to go over for our first try. This was converted by Kieran.
Lots more turnovers for both sides saw us pressure Burry Port with a good run from Callum. We had a ruck a metre short of their try line and Morgan Lucas picked it up and put it down to score. This was converted by Kieran.
Unfortunately, some missed tackles allowed Burry Port to register a try this third and take the game into the final third tied at 14-14.
We had our chances in the final third to win the game but some silly errors and lack of rucking limited our chances. On the other hand, Burry Port were switched on and capitalised on our mistakes to score 2 more converted tries.
Final Score:
South Gower 14 - Burry Port 28
Burry Port thoroughly deserved this win as they outplayed us from the start. We were not switched on and ball watched for several periods throughout the game. We were missing tackles and running sideways, things i thought we sorted out at under 10 level.
Hopefully this is a good thing which will make us concentrate straight from kick off and play as a team. Please could everyone make the effort to train Wednesday (providing the weather lets us train) as we will look to work on the things that we are not doing right on Sundays.
Thanks, for your effort and patience as i know we were the only age group for the club playing at home, but thankfully our pitch is playable in most conditions.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Under 11's V Dunvant 8.11.09
8th November 2009
South Gower 29 - Dunvant 0
Tries: Callum Carson, Ethan Smith (2), Jack Bates, Tom Mogridge.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
A nice morning for rugby started with a minutes silence for remembrance Sunday which all children through all age groups for all teams behaved impeccably. Thank you boys.
We had 19 players this morning and Dunvant had 15. It was agreed that we would play 3 thirds.
We started the game well and put early pressure on Dunvant. Loose ball was gathered and fed to our backs with Callum Carson stepping a few tackles to race over under the posts for a great try. On a very windy day, the conversion was missed by Kieran.
Dunvant restarted and several turnovers later, Dunvant had a scrum in their 22. Ethan dropped back for the clearing kick. Dunvant kicked and Ethan gathered superbly on the halfway line. With Dunvant rushing up on him, he made for the corner. Ethan dived and stretched and just made it in the corner for an very well taken try. Kieran Charles stepped up and nailed the conversion. Kieran at outside half, then made a lovely break through the middle and passed well to Ethan who was tackled short of the line and knocked it on.
End of 1st third. Score: South Gower 12 - Dunvant 0
Many substitutions were made for all to play. Dunvant applied more pressure on us this third. Their forward play was excellent and like Wales last night, we were getting turned over at the breakdown as their rucking was superb. They kept the ball in their forwards and made several yards spending large periods of play in our 22. Some great tackling from our players kept them out. Dunvant had 2 penalties 5 yards out but we tackled them back with Jack Bates making a crunching tackle forced the knock on. On our defensive scrum, Moggy picked up and went blind from his own line, drew his man and released Luke Davies. Some excellent tackling from Dunvant took Luke into touch by the halfway line.
When Dunvant were penalised on their 10 yard line, Jack Bates went to the ref and took a quick tap. Jack went forward then made for the corner. Under several tackles by the line, Jack stretched out and grounded the ball for an excellent try. Kieran stepped up and kicked the extra 2 points. On the restart, Dunvant put the pressure on again but some excellent one on one tackles from Luke Davies and Will Lucas stopped Dunvant progressing.
End of 2nd third. Score: South Gower 19 - Dunvant 0
Again, many substitutions were made to ensure everyone played. We started this period well but the pressure from Dunvant's pack was giving us scrappy ball for Moggy to release his backs. Ieaun Hulme made a fantastic break dodging through several tackles making 40 yards. He was tackled in the 22 but had the sense to run and pop the ball up to an onrushing Ethan who scored a fabulous team try. Great support showed with a fantastic try to watch. Unfortunately, Cameron stepped up and missed the conversion.
Again, Dunvant came straight at us but our defence held firm with some great tackles going in. Some lovely handling from our backs gave Kieran the opportunity to make the break and then send a lovely looping pass to Callum which he gathered superbly before being stopped. There was an injury, which the ref stopped for. We restarted with our scrum and we then made a break with Callum in the midfield and our forwards got their to support him. From the ruck Moggy picked up and darted over in the corner for another well taken team try. Callum stepped up but unfortunately missed the conversion. (3 out of 5 conversions missed = windy day).
Late on the game, Ieaun Hulme made another lovely break and offloaded to the looping Callum who was stopped by an excellent tackle. With minutes left, the ball was loose just outside our 22 when Morgan Lucas picked it up and made a cracking break stepping through several tackles to make it up to the opposition 22 where he was tackled into touch. Great effort from Morgan.
Full time. Final Score: South Gower 29 - Dunvant 0
I was very pleased with our overall performance today and especially our defence. We hardly missed a tackle but credit to Dunvant, they made the yards with some excellent work from their forwards picking and driving. We need to be more aggressive in the forwards and ruck properly and make sure the ball is secured properly instead of panicking and running sideways only to be tackled backwards and lose several yards !
Players to mention:
Ethan Smith: This boy is a special talent. Playing a year up, he still, week in week out produces excellent performances and capped of his game with excellent tackling and 2 very very well taken tries. Awesome !
Ieaun Hulme: Made a couple of lovely breaks, running well with the ball in 2 hands and offloading perfectly in the tackle setting up Ethan's second try. Tackled everything that came his way. A very good performance from Ieaun.
Tom Mogridge: Delivered the ball well from the breakdown and did his bit in the mauls ripping it from the onrushing Dunvant forwards. Took his try well and performed well all game.
To be honest, the entire backline in all periods deserve a mention as their handling was good and their defence was superb. Well done lads.
Training Wednesday normal time. Thanks to all today to participated in another excellent team win.
South Gower 29 - Dunvant 0
Tries: Callum Carson, Ethan Smith (2), Jack Bates, Tom Mogridge.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
A nice morning for rugby started with a minutes silence for remembrance Sunday which all children through all age groups for all teams behaved impeccably. Thank you boys.
We had 19 players this morning and Dunvant had 15. It was agreed that we would play 3 thirds.
We started the game well and put early pressure on Dunvant. Loose ball was gathered and fed to our backs with Callum Carson stepping a few tackles to race over under the posts for a great try. On a very windy day, the conversion was missed by Kieran.
Dunvant restarted and several turnovers later, Dunvant had a scrum in their 22. Ethan dropped back for the clearing kick. Dunvant kicked and Ethan gathered superbly on the halfway line. With Dunvant rushing up on him, he made for the corner. Ethan dived and stretched and just made it in the corner for an very well taken try. Kieran Charles stepped up and nailed the conversion. Kieran at outside half, then made a lovely break through the middle and passed well to Ethan who was tackled short of the line and knocked it on.
End of 1st third. Score: South Gower 12 - Dunvant 0
Many substitutions were made for all to play. Dunvant applied more pressure on us this third. Their forward play was excellent and like Wales last night, we were getting turned over at the breakdown as their rucking was superb. They kept the ball in their forwards and made several yards spending large periods of play in our 22. Some great tackling from our players kept them out. Dunvant had 2 penalties 5 yards out but we tackled them back with Jack Bates making a crunching tackle forced the knock on. On our defensive scrum, Moggy picked up and went blind from his own line, drew his man and released Luke Davies. Some excellent tackling from Dunvant took Luke into touch by the halfway line.
When Dunvant were penalised on their 10 yard line, Jack Bates went to the ref and took a quick tap. Jack went forward then made for the corner. Under several tackles by the line, Jack stretched out and grounded the ball for an excellent try. Kieran stepped up and kicked the extra 2 points. On the restart, Dunvant put the pressure on again but some excellent one on one tackles from Luke Davies and Will Lucas stopped Dunvant progressing.
End of 2nd third. Score: South Gower 19 - Dunvant 0
Again, many substitutions were made to ensure everyone played. We started this period well but the pressure from Dunvant's pack was giving us scrappy ball for Moggy to release his backs. Ieaun Hulme made a fantastic break dodging through several tackles making 40 yards. He was tackled in the 22 but had the sense to run and pop the ball up to an onrushing Ethan who scored a fabulous team try. Great support showed with a fantastic try to watch. Unfortunately, Cameron stepped up and missed the conversion.
Again, Dunvant came straight at us but our defence held firm with some great tackles going in. Some lovely handling from our backs gave Kieran the opportunity to make the break and then send a lovely looping pass to Callum which he gathered superbly before being stopped. There was an injury, which the ref stopped for. We restarted with our scrum and we then made a break with Callum in the midfield and our forwards got their to support him. From the ruck Moggy picked up and darted over in the corner for another well taken team try. Callum stepped up but unfortunately missed the conversion. (3 out of 5 conversions missed = windy day).
Late on the game, Ieaun Hulme made another lovely break and offloaded to the looping Callum who was stopped by an excellent tackle. With minutes left, the ball was loose just outside our 22 when Morgan Lucas picked it up and made a cracking break stepping through several tackles to make it up to the opposition 22 where he was tackled into touch. Great effort from Morgan.
Full time. Final Score: South Gower 29 - Dunvant 0
I was very pleased with our overall performance today and especially our defence. We hardly missed a tackle but credit to Dunvant, they made the yards with some excellent work from their forwards picking and driving. We need to be more aggressive in the forwards and ruck properly and make sure the ball is secured properly instead of panicking and running sideways only to be tackled backwards and lose several yards !
Players to mention:
Ethan Smith: This boy is a special talent. Playing a year up, he still, week in week out produces excellent performances and capped of his game with excellent tackling and 2 very very well taken tries. Awesome !
Ieaun Hulme: Made a couple of lovely breaks, running well with the ball in 2 hands and offloading perfectly in the tackle setting up Ethan's second try. Tackled everything that came his way. A very good performance from Ieaun.
Tom Mogridge: Delivered the ball well from the breakdown and did his bit in the mauls ripping it from the onrushing Dunvant forwards. Took his try well and performed well all game.
To be honest, the entire backline in all periods deserve a mention as their handling was good and their defence was superb. Well done lads.
Training Wednesday normal time. Thanks to all today to participated in another excellent team win.
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