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End of Season Events 2010
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Under 11's County Representation
Congratulations must go to Jack Bates and Kieran Charles who were recently selected to play for the Swansea County team.
The team was picked from players from Swansea Schoolboys and Llwchwr Schoolboys.
Jack and Kieran represented the County and defeated Bridgend and Swansea Valley but lost to Dyfed.
These games were also West Wales squad trials but unfortunately both were not selected.
However, to be considered to be in the best 22 players in the county and to attend these trials is a massive achievement which deserves a mention and a big pat on the back.
Well done boys.
Kieran releases his backline against Swansea Valley
Jack binding at scrum time versus Bridgend
Jack in the maul against Bridgend with Kieran waiting for the ball
Jack Bates and Kieran Charles represent Swansea CountyUnder 11's V Morriston 18/04/10
18th April 2010
South Gower 14 - Morriston 14
Tries: Ethan Smith, Callum Carson
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
Having played yesterday and with several players going on a school trip, we knew our numbers would be low for today's visit from Morriston, who arguably, were our hardest opposition this season.
Having been to west Wales trials this week with Jack and Kieran, the boys knew at least 5 players from Morriston who were at the same trial, hence we knew we would have to perform today.
Again., we started slowly and Morriston opened the scoring with their flying winger getting past us out wide to run a good try. This was converted. We started to play and came close a couple of times through Cameron Barker and Ethan Smith on the wings. Unfortunately, Morriston produced some good work from their backs, who broke through our defensive line to score another try which was converted.
Half time:
South Gower 0 - Morriston 14
We started the second half superbly when Callum and Ethan pressured the catcher after we kicked off. Callum managed to rip the ball free and made for the line. He was stopped 5 metres out and our forwards got their to win the ruck. When the ball came out, Ethan looked blind then darted open to score a good try which Kieran converted.
From the restart we kept up the pressure on Morriston getting close to their line. Jack Bates peeled off the maul with 2 metres to go but put his head down instead of releasing Kieran only to be stopped. Morriston cleared their lines.
We attacked again and some good hands put Callum clear. He looked certain to go in at the corner but decided to cut back into contact a metre from the line to get tackled and knock on over the line. Morriston came back at us but some excellent defence from the team repelled them.
With 5 minutes left we had a penalty in our 22. Kieran lined up to kick to touch when it was noticed that Morriston were dropping deep to collect the clearing kick. Noticing this, Kieran was instructed to tap and release Callum. Cal received the ball in his own 22 before running wide and cutting back in by the opposing 10 metre line, Cal stepped several tackles before galloping clear for an outstanding individual try. Kieran converted.
From the kick off we were turned over but managed to bundle the opposition into touch. From the lineout we cleared our lines into touch and the final whistle went to end a superb committed game of rugby from both sides.
Final score:
South Gower 14 - Morriston 14
This was another outstanding game from the boys who played. The commitment was clear to be seen and the boys worked for each other to register a good result against a team who have not lost this season ! We had our chances to win it when we got over their line once only to be denied a try and a massive overlap to score but the boys were brilliant.
Players to mention:
Ethan Smith: Again Ethan impresses at this age level. Solid in defence with an eye for a gap. Scored a good try and had a superb game.
Callum Carson: An outstanding game from Cal this week. His defence was faultless and it was nice to see the ball in 2 hands ! His try was simply fantastic !!!
Jack Bates: Put himself about tackling everything, making the hard yards and picking up the knocks to go with it. Another great game.
Paul Jones: Brilliant again. So strong and powerful in the tight, Paul won several opposition lineouts and made lots of ground with the opposition on his back ! Great game Paul !
Kieran Charles: Had a few points to prove today and he certainly proved them ! His distribution was spot on and his tackling was ferocious. Fantastic game from Charlo !
Next week we have the Gower Cup at Penclawdd where we really do need to start playing from the final whistle !!
Training Wednesday as normal 18.30hrs. Thanks to all who played this weekend, i am very proud of you all.
South Gower 14 - Morriston 14
Tries: Ethan Smith, Callum Carson
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
Having played yesterday and with several players going on a school trip, we knew our numbers would be low for today's visit from Morriston, who arguably, were our hardest opposition this season.
Having been to west Wales trials this week with Jack and Kieran, the boys knew at least 5 players from Morriston who were at the same trial, hence we knew we would have to perform today.
Again., we started slowly and Morriston opened the scoring with their flying winger getting past us out wide to run a good try. This was converted. We started to play and came close a couple of times through Cameron Barker and Ethan Smith on the wings. Unfortunately, Morriston produced some good work from their backs, who broke through our defensive line to score another try which was converted.
Half time:
South Gower 0 - Morriston 14
We started the second half superbly when Callum and Ethan pressured the catcher after we kicked off. Callum managed to rip the ball free and made for the line. He was stopped 5 metres out and our forwards got their to win the ruck. When the ball came out, Ethan looked blind then darted open to score a good try which Kieran converted.
From the restart we kept up the pressure on Morriston getting close to their line. Jack Bates peeled off the maul with 2 metres to go but put his head down instead of releasing Kieran only to be stopped. Morriston cleared their lines.
We attacked again and some good hands put Callum clear. He looked certain to go in at the corner but decided to cut back into contact a metre from the line to get tackled and knock on over the line. Morriston came back at us but some excellent defence from the team repelled them.
With 5 minutes left we had a penalty in our 22. Kieran lined up to kick to touch when it was noticed that Morriston were dropping deep to collect the clearing kick. Noticing this, Kieran was instructed to tap and release Callum. Cal received the ball in his own 22 before running wide and cutting back in by the opposing 10 metre line, Cal stepped several tackles before galloping clear for an outstanding individual try. Kieran converted.
From the kick off we were turned over but managed to bundle the opposition into touch. From the lineout we cleared our lines into touch and the final whistle went to end a superb committed game of rugby from both sides.
Final score:
South Gower 14 - Morriston 14
This was another outstanding game from the boys who played. The commitment was clear to be seen and the boys worked for each other to register a good result against a team who have not lost this season ! We had our chances to win it when we got over their line once only to be denied a try and a massive overlap to score but the boys were brilliant.
Players to mention:
Ethan Smith: Again Ethan impresses at this age level. Solid in defence with an eye for a gap. Scored a good try and had a superb game.
Callum Carson: An outstanding game from Cal this week. His defence was faultless and it was nice to see the ball in 2 hands ! His try was simply fantastic !!!
Jack Bates: Put himself about tackling everything, making the hard yards and picking up the knocks to go with it. Another great game.
Paul Jones: Brilliant again. So strong and powerful in the tight, Paul won several opposition lineouts and made lots of ground with the opposition on his back ! Great game Paul !
Kieran Charles: Had a few points to prove today and he certainly proved them ! His distribution was spot on and his tackling was ferocious. Fantastic game from Charlo !
Next week we have the Gower Cup at Penclawdd where we really do need to start playing from the final whistle !!
Training Wednesday as normal 18.30hrs. Thanks to all who played this weekend, i am very proud of you all.
Under 11's V Old Bristolians 17/04/10
17th April 2010
South Gower 14 - Old Bristolians -12
Tries: Paul Jones, Ethan Smith
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
A beautiful morning saw us welcome Old Bristolians down on tour. We played 12 aside with a number 8 and an extra centre to accommodate the large team the touring side brought down.
Again we started poorly and were not switched on from the off. Old Bristolians scored within the first minutes as we knocked on the kick off and got turned over. Some poor tackling and the opposition registered their first try which was converted. We came back into the game and from a maul on the opposition 22, Paul Jones went on a rampage and powered his way over for a good strong try. Kieran Charles converted. The game was tight and defences were good for the whole game as both sides struggled to break one another down.
Half time:
South Gower 7 - Old Bristolians 7
We came out in the second half with more passion and belief. We got better at the breakdown area and won several turnovers through counter rucking. When we gained a penalty on the opposing 10 yard line, quick thinking by Moggy releasing Kieran who released his backline for Ethan Smith to dart over in the corner.Kieran converted.
Old Bristolians came back at us and through our inability to seal off the sides of the ruck area, the opposition picked up and went through the middle to score a good try. Unfortunately for Old Bristolians, the conversion was missed.
We continued to pressure the opposition and when Harry Silvey drove over in the middle of a maul, the try was disallowed and we were awarded a scrum 5 metres out, we knocked on during the following phase and the whistle for full time was blown
Final Score:
South Gower 14 - Old Bristolians 12
A very competitive match provided the platform for an outstanding game to watch. Some of the play was very good but we need to start playing from the off and not after 5 minutes.
Players to mention:
Kieran Charles: Massive game from Charlo today as he dictated play in the backline and made some crunching tackles. Great game.
Callum Carson: Callums' direct running proved to be a constant threat all game, his defence was spot on as he played a superb all round game. Awesome Cal !
Jack Bates: Jack was everywhere today, taking it on when it needed to be straightened up and passing when the option outside was the right one. Well done Batesy.
Paul Jones: This kid is a monster ! Paul led from the front and did the right things in the tight to have a massive impact on the game. His season seems to be getting better and better. Awesome Paul !
Harry Silvey: Harry was awesome in the tight. His tackling is technically second to none. His performance today showed how much he keeps improving. Well done Silv !
Tom Mogridge: I thought Toms' delivery from scrum half today was much better. To go with his usual in your face energetic display that Tom always displays he had a cracking game, Well done Mogmeister General !
South Gower 14 - Old Bristolians -12
Tries: Paul Jones, Ethan Smith
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
A beautiful morning saw us welcome Old Bristolians down on tour. We played 12 aside with a number 8 and an extra centre to accommodate the large team the touring side brought down.
Again we started poorly and were not switched on from the off. Old Bristolians scored within the first minutes as we knocked on the kick off and got turned over. Some poor tackling and the opposition registered their first try which was converted. We came back into the game and from a maul on the opposition 22, Paul Jones went on a rampage and powered his way over for a good strong try. Kieran Charles converted. The game was tight and defences were good for the whole game as both sides struggled to break one another down.
Half time:
South Gower 7 - Old Bristolians 7
We came out in the second half with more passion and belief. We got better at the breakdown area and won several turnovers through counter rucking. When we gained a penalty on the opposing 10 yard line, quick thinking by Moggy releasing Kieran who released his backline for Ethan Smith to dart over in the corner.Kieran converted.
Old Bristolians came back at us and through our inability to seal off the sides of the ruck area, the opposition picked up and went through the middle to score a good try. Unfortunately for Old Bristolians, the conversion was missed.
We continued to pressure the opposition and when Harry Silvey drove over in the middle of a maul, the try was disallowed and we were awarded a scrum 5 metres out, we knocked on during the following phase and the whistle for full time was blown
Final Score:
South Gower 14 - Old Bristolians 12
A very competitive match provided the platform for an outstanding game to watch. Some of the play was very good but we need to start playing from the off and not after 5 minutes.
Players to mention:
Kieran Charles: Massive game from Charlo today as he dictated play in the backline and made some crunching tackles. Great game.
Callum Carson: Callums' direct running proved to be a constant threat all game, his defence was spot on as he played a superb all round game. Awesome Cal !
Jack Bates: Jack was everywhere today, taking it on when it needed to be straightened up and passing when the option outside was the right one. Well done Batesy.
Paul Jones: This kid is a monster ! Paul led from the front and did the right things in the tight to have a massive impact on the game. His season seems to be getting better and better. Awesome Paul !
Harry Silvey: Harry was awesome in the tight. His tackling is technically second to none. His performance today showed how much he keeps improving. Well done Silv !
Tom Mogridge: I thought Toms' delivery from scrum half today was much better. To go with his usual in your face energetic display that Tom always displays he had a cracking game, Well done Mogmeister General !
Ospreys ID Festival - Bridgend - 11/04/10
11th April 2010
At Bridgend, we had 17 players for 4 games at 10 minutes a half. Every player was guaranteed at least 2 games.
1st game:
South Gower 1 - Ystragynlais 1
Try: Tom Mogridge
We seem to have a problem lately with switching on at the start of games. This game was poor. With so many handling errors and basic errors we made a meal of this game. We went a try down through atrocious tackling but luckily, Tom Mogridge went blind off a scrum to score one back. We were camped on the opposition line for the last few minutes but our lack of basic skills cost us as the game finished 1-1.
2nd game:
South Gower 3 - Maesteg Welsh 2
Tries: Tom Mogridge, Paul Jones, Ethan Smith
We performed better in this game with a change of 8 personnel. It was a tight match with Moggy scoring first after one of his trademark "i am slippery as a fish" runs to score a good try.
Paul was next to score with a powerful run to make the score 2-2 with minutes left. Finally, after good work by the forwards, the ball went blind from the breakdown and Ethan Smith threw a great sidestep to score the winner in the corner. A much improved performance.
3rd game:
South Gower 3 - Loughor 0
Tries: Ethan Smith, Cameron Barker, Callum Carson.
We performed much better this game and didn't give the opposition a look in all game. Ethan opened the scoring with a great run through the middle of the opposing defence. Next was a great try as we hit up the middle setting up good ruck ball before the ball went through the hands blind to release Cameron Barker to score. Callum Carson rounded off the scoring with a great effort spinning out of tackles and registering another good try.
4th game:
South gower 2 - Porthcawl 0
Tries: Michael Jones, Kieran Charles.
Another great performance as we finished the festival strong. Michael Jones scored a wonderful individual try weaving in and out of everyone to score brilliantly in the corner. Next up saw Callum Carson make the midfield break but as he was tackled he offloaded superbly to Kieran Charles who was motoring through to score a great try. Our discipline was superb in this game as we must have had 15 plus penalties in our favour but we produced good rugby in attack and defence.
At Bridgend, we had 17 players for 4 games at 10 minutes a half. Every player was guaranteed at least 2 games.
1st game:
South Gower 1 - Ystragynlais 1
Try: Tom Mogridge
We seem to have a problem lately with switching on at the start of games. This game was poor. With so many handling errors and basic errors we made a meal of this game. We went a try down through atrocious tackling but luckily, Tom Mogridge went blind off a scrum to score one back. We were camped on the opposition line for the last few minutes but our lack of basic skills cost us as the game finished 1-1.
2nd game:
South Gower 3 - Maesteg Welsh 2
Tries: Tom Mogridge, Paul Jones, Ethan Smith
We performed better in this game with a change of 8 personnel. It was a tight match with Moggy scoring first after one of his trademark "i am slippery as a fish" runs to score a good try.
Paul was next to score with a powerful run to make the score 2-2 with minutes left. Finally, after good work by the forwards, the ball went blind from the breakdown and Ethan Smith threw a great sidestep to score the winner in the corner. A much improved performance.
3rd game:
South Gower 3 - Loughor 0
Tries: Ethan Smith, Cameron Barker, Callum Carson.
We performed much better this game and didn't give the opposition a look in all game. Ethan opened the scoring with a great run through the middle of the opposing defence. Next was a great try as we hit up the middle setting up good ruck ball before the ball went through the hands blind to release Cameron Barker to score. Callum Carson rounded off the scoring with a great effort spinning out of tackles and registering another good try.
4th game:
South gower 2 - Porthcawl 0
Tries: Michael Jones, Kieran Charles.
Another great performance as we finished the festival strong. Michael Jones scored a wonderful individual try weaving in and out of everyone to score brilliantly in the corner. Next up saw Callum Carson make the midfield break but as he was tackled he offloaded superbly to Kieran Charles who was motoring through to score a great try. Our discipline was superb in this game as we must have had 15 plus penalties in our favour but we produced good rugby in attack and defence.
Under 11's V Fall Bay 28.03.10
28th March 2010
Fall Bay 7 - South Gower 28
Tries: Paul Jones (2), Tom Mogridge, Callum Carson
Conversions: Jack Bates (3), George Heard
Away at Fall Bay with 15 players, we started well. The first try, we passed well throughout the backs and Paul Jones supported and drove over the line for his first try. Jack Bates converted.
Next up was Moggy, we won our scrum and Moggy went blind weaving his way though players before scoring a good try. Jack converted.
Just before half time, our forwards secured good turnover ball and our backs did the rest with Callum Carson going over for a good try. George Heard converted.
Half time:
Fall Bay 0 - South Gower 21
The second half was a lot tighter with Fall bay using several under 10's players who had come off at half time from their match. They were good under 10's players !
Paul Jones won an opposing lineout and drove over the line with the opposition camping on his back ! Jack converted.
Fall bay hit back with a well taken try which was converted.
Full time:
Fall Bay 7 - South Gower 28
Fall Bay 7 - South Gower 28
Tries: Paul Jones (2), Tom Mogridge, Callum Carson
Conversions: Jack Bates (3), George Heard
Away at Fall Bay with 15 players, we started well. The first try, we passed well throughout the backs and Paul Jones supported and drove over the line for his first try. Jack Bates converted.
Next up was Moggy, we won our scrum and Moggy went blind weaving his way though players before scoring a good try. Jack converted.
Just before half time, our forwards secured good turnover ball and our backs did the rest with Callum Carson going over for a good try. George Heard converted.
Half time:
Fall Bay 0 - South Gower 21
The second half was a lot tighter with Fall bay using several under 10's players who had come off at half time from their match. They were good under 10's players !
Paul Jones won an opposing lineout and drove over the line with the opposition camping on his back ! Jack converted.
Fall bay hit back with a well taken try which was converted.
Full time:
Fall Bay 7 - South Gower 28
Under 11's V Penclawdd 21/03/10
21st March 2010
South Gower 49 - Penclawdd 14
Tries: Paul Jones (2), Ethan smith, Luke Davies, Owen Renowden (2), Callum Carson, Tom Jenkins (2)
Conversions: Callum Carson (4), George Heard (3)
Penclawdd were short of players so we lent them 3 of our players each half.
We started well when Ethan Smith had a good run before being tackled and offloading to the supporting Paul Jones who went over for his first try which Callum Carson converted.
Next up was a Penclawdd scrum which George Grammenos won against the head and Ethan at scrum half went blind and scored a good try which again was converted by Callum.
Next was a great team try. The forwards to the maul rolling forward before we went all hands and put Luke Davies over in the corner. Callum converted.
Penclawdd then had possession before Callum in the centre ripped the ball free and turned it over. Cal made the hard yards and offloaded to Owen Renowden to score. Callum converted.
Half Time:
South Gower 28 - Penclawdd 0
The second half we gave Penclawdd Paul, Owen and Cameron, and both Owen and Paul crossed for good tries against their own team ! which were converted.
Our next try was when Ethan took the ball into contact and Jack Bates came in to rip it free and pass out to Callum who drifted in for his try. George Heard converted.
Next up was another team try with good rucking by the forwards. Jack, who was playing scrum half this half passed to Ethan at stand off and he put it through the hands to send Tom Jenkins in at the corner. George converted.
Lastly, our forwards rucked and picked up and drove and the second ruck, Jack released his backline to utilise the overlap and Tom Jenkins went in for another try. George converted.
Final score:
South Gower 49 - Penclawdd 14
South Gower 49 - Penclawdd 14
Tries: Paul Jones (2), Ethan smith, Luke Davies, Owen Renowden (2), Callum Carson, Tom Jenkins (2)
Conversions: Callum Carson (4), George Heard (3)
Penclawdd were short of players so we lent them 3 of our players each half.
We started well when Ethan Smith had a good run before being tackled and offloading to the supporting Paul Jones who went over for his first try which Callum Carson converted.
Next up was a Penclawdd scrum which George Grammenos won against the head and Ethan at scrum half went blind and scored a good try which again was converted by Callum.
Next was a great team try. The forwards to the maul rolling forward before we went all hands and put Luke Davies over in the corner. Callum converted.
Penclawdd then had possession before Callum in the centre ripped the ball free and turned it over. Cal made the hard yards and offloaded to Owen Renowden to score. Callum converted.
Half Time:
South Gower 28 - Penclawdd 0
The second half we gave Penclawdd Paul, Owen and Cameron, and both Owen and Paul crossed for good tries against their own team ! which were converted.
Our next try was when Ethan took the ball into contact and Jack Bates came in to rip it free and pass out to Callum who drifted in for his try. George Heard converted.
Next up was another team try with good rucking by the forwards. Jack, who was playing scrum half this half passed to Ethan at stand off and he put it through the hands to send Tom Jenkins in at the corner. George converted.
Lastly, our forwards rucked and picked up and drove and the second ruck, Jack released his backline to utilise the overlap and Tom Jenkins went in for another try. George converted.
Final score:
South Gower 49 - Penclawdd 14
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Under 11's V Mumbles 14/03/10
14th March 2010
South Gower 14 - Mumbles 7
Tries: Tom Mogridge, Callum Carson
Conversions: Jack Bates (2)
We played 15 aside against Mumbles at Bishopston Comp on a full size pitch. This was our second 15 aside game but our first on the proper sized pitch and we only had 1 training session at 15 aside which was Tuesday.
We had 17 players turn up with a few away and one injured. The conditions were perfect and the game was a fantastic match for the neutral. All players were committed and showed excellent ball skills and knowledge which is a massive plus as we look to play this week in week out next season.
We played the first half slightly downhill and pressured Mumbles from the off. With Dylan John taking the first kick off well and charging into contact. The first half, we were camped in Mumbles' half, due to the wind and slope but also due to our pressure we put on them. The first try came from a ruck metres out from the Mumbles line. Good rucking from our forwards, we kept the momentum going by picking up and driving. Jack drove close, the pack rucked and Moggy went blind to score in the corner. Jack Bates converted.
Again from the restart we played the rugby in the right half of the pitch. We were putting pressure on Mumbles again when we had an injury. We were due to restart with a scrum on their 22 but the half time whistle was blown.
Half time:
South Gower 7 - Mumbles 0
We knew we would have to up our game in the second half as we were against the wind and slightly uphill. We started well but Mumbles started to come back into the game. Their forwards were very well drilled in the breakdown rucking us off their ball. Their break came when a Mumbles' player broke through from his 22 and was tackled by the half way line. Their support was instant and the supporting player picked up and went through the middle to score from the half way.
We lifted our heads and played the rest of the game in their half. We got lucky when Mumbles intercepted in the midfield and i thought they were through but good cover tackling from our full back Cameron Barker stopped their attack. With the last play of the game, Paul broke blind and offloaded to his brother Michael, who set up the ruck. Sam Jones was there first and picked up and fed Jack. Jack made a run and offloaded to Moggy and Tom jinked in and out working his way across the pitch and executed a perfect pass to Callum to dive in at the corner for the winning try which Jack Bates converted. The final whistle went and the boys got a thoroughly deserved win.
Final Score:
South Gower 14 - Mumbles 7.
As i mentioned, we have only had 1 training session for this and the boys were superb. Their discipline was excellent in defence and we kept our shape throughout the game. I thought Sam Jones had an excellent game, Harry Silvey was superb in his tackling and Ethan directed his backs very well. Also, Max Collis didn't miss any tackles which was pleasing along with Michael Jones. Overall this was an excellent fully committed performance from our team.
I thought Mumbles were superb in what they did, especially in the forwards where their work at the breakdown was good.
If this is what these teams can produce at this game this season, then there will be some great rugby to be seen next season. Well done to Mumbles, i thought they played very very well.
Players to mention:
Tom Mogridge: Tom was outstanding today. He delivery was excellent as well as his workrate. He was everywhere tackling and rucking where needed, scored the first and set up the second. Excellent Moggy !!!
Paul Jones: This man continues to put in the performances that Wales are after. Fully committed, everywhere on the pitch, strong as an ox and ball skills of a back. Another superb game from Paul !!!
Jack Bates: Outstanding. Excelled at openside pressuring Mumbles and made several telling runs which gained good ground. Fantastic Jacko !!!
Owen Renowden: A great performance from Owen. His work didn't go unnoticed in the tight and his ball handling was great passing when he should to release our backs. Brilliant Owen !!!
Callum Carson: Superb tackling and superb running. Very hard to bring down and popped up for the winner. Well done Cal !!!
Ethan Smith: Ethan was captain today as he directs his teammates all the time. His organisation of the backline was vital to our defence today. Playing a year up as he does and in such a vital position as outside half, i thought he did a sterling job. Well done Smithy !!!
Overall, fantastic. Thoroughly deserved for the commitment the boys showed. I am very proud of all who played today. Lets use the game to spur us onwards and upwards.
Finally, i would like to congratulate Kieran Charles and Jack Bates who have been selected to train with the County squad after some great performances with Llwchwr district. Well done boys.
South Gower 14 - Mumbles 7
Tries: Tom Mogridge, Callum Carson
Conversions: Jack Bates (2)
We played 15 aside against Mumbles at Bishopston Comp on a full size pitch. This was our second 15 aside game but our first on the proper sized pitch and we only had 1 training session at 15 aside which was Tuesday.
We had 17 players turn up with a few away and one injured. The conditions were perfect and the game was a fantastic match for the neutral. All players were committed and showed excellent ball skills and knowledge which is a massive plus as we look to play this week in week out next season.
We played the first half slightly downhill and pressured Mumbles from the off. With Dylan John taking the first kick off well and charging into contact. The first half, we were camped in Mumbles' half, due to the wind and slope but also due to our pressure we put on them. The first try came from a ruck metres out from the Mumbles line. Good rucking from our forwards, we kept the momentum going by picking up and driving. Jack drove close, the pack rucked and Moggy went blind to score in the corner. Jack Bates converted.
Again from the restart we played the rugby in the right half of the pitch. We were putting pressure on Mumbles again when we had an injury. We were due to restart with a scrum on their 22 but the half time whistle was blown.
Half time:
South Gower 7 - Mumbles 0
We knew we would have to up our game in the second half as we were against the wind and slightly uphill. We started well but Mumbles started to come back into the game. Their forwards were very well drilled in the breakdown rucking us off their ball. Their break came when a Mumbles' player broke through from his 22 and was tackled by the half way line. Their support was instant and the supporting player picked up and went through the middle to score from the half way.
We lifted our heads and played the rest of the game in their half. We got lucky when Mumbles intercepted in the midfield and i thought they were through but good cover tackling from our full back Cameron Barker stopped their attack. With the last play of the game, Paul broke blind and offloaded to his brother Michael, who set up the ruck. Sam Jones was there first and picked up and fed Jack. Jack made a run and offloaded to Moggy and Tom jinked in and out working his way across the pitch and executed a perfect pass to Callum to dive in at the corner for the winning try which Jack Bates converted. The final whistle went and the boys got a thoroughly deserved win.
Final Score:
South Gower 14 - Mumbles 7.
As i mentioned, we have only had 1 training session for this and the boys were superb. Their discipline was excellent in defence and we kept our shape throughout the game. I thought Sam Jones had an excellent game, Harry Silvey was superb in his tackling and Ethan directed his backs very well. Also, Max Collis didn't miss any tackles which was pleasing along with Michael Jones. Overall this was an excellent fully committed performance from our team.
I thought Mumbles were superb in what they did, especially in the forwards where their work at the breakdown was good.
If this is what these teams can produce at this game this season, then there will be some great rugby to be seen next season. Well done to Mumbles, i thought they played very very well.
Players to mention:
Tom Mogridge: Tom was outstanding today. He delivery was excellent as well as his workrate. He was everywhere tackling and rucking where needed, scored the first and set up the second. Excellent Moggy !!!
Paul Jones: This man continues to put in the performances that Wales are after. Fully committed, everywhere on the pitch, strong as an ox and ball skills of a back. Another superb game from Paul !!!
Jack Bates: Outstanding. Excelled at openside pressuring Mumbles and made several telling runs which gained good ground. Fantastic Jacko !!!
Owen Renowden: A great performance from Owen. His work didn't go unnoticed in the tight and his ball handling was great passing when he should to release our backs. Brilliant Owen !!!
Callum Carson: Superb tackling and superb running. Very hard to bring down and popped up for the winner. Well done Cal !!!
Ethan Smith: Ethan was captain today as he directs his teammates all the time. His organisation of the backline was vital to our defence today. Playing a year up as he does and in such a vital position as outside half, i thought he did a sterling job. Well done Smithy !!!
Overall, fantastic. Thoroughly deserved for the commitment the boys showed. I am very proud of all who played today. Lets use the game to spur us onwards and upwards.
Finally, i would like to congratulate Kieran Charles and Jack Bates who have been selected to train with the County squad after some great performances with Llwchwr district. Well done boys.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
South Gower U12 Season Update (2)
Season is progressing very well with a full squad of 25 players. Both training and match days average in excess of 20 players each week.
Latest results :
Loughor (H) : Won 19-7
Uplands (H) : Won 32-0
Mumbles (H) : Lost 29-5
Gowerton (H) : Won 35-10
Morriston (A) : Won 24-17
Vardre (H) : Won 39-10
Next match under floodlights : Wednesday 10th March 6pm at St Helen's - home of Swansea RFC vs Mumbles !
Latest results :
Loughor (H) : Won 19-7
Uplands (H) : Won 32-0
Mumbles (H) : Lost 29-5
Gowerton (H) : Won 35-10
Morriston (A) : Won 24-17
Vardre (H) : Won 39-10
Next match under floodlights : Wednesday 10th March 6pm at St Helen's - home of Swansea RFC vs Mumbles !
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Under 11's V Pontarddulais 7/03/10
7th March 2010
Pontardullais 28 - South Gower 14
Tries: Tom Mogridge, Callum Carson.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
A beautiful morning at Pontarddulais saw us turn up with 16 players. 10 of them being forwards, so again it was a full change of forwards at half time.
We started very well and put some good pressure on Pontarddulais with Paul Jones leading the pack onwards.
The 1st try of the game though came from Tom Mogridge. After several phases we got to the half way line and as Moggy was about to pass out, he realised Pontarddulais had more backs than ours and went blind. He raced clear only to be caught up but then stepped his way past 3 more tackles to score in the corner. Kieran converted.
Pontarddulais replied and put us under good pressure but we soaked it up and defended well. Some good work from our forwards in support got us going and Moggy powered his way up the field to within 10 metres of the opposition line. Paul Jones supported him and released to Callum Carson whio burst through tackles to score our 2nd try. Kieran converted.
Again Pontarddulais cam back at us and this time their pressure was too much. Moggy made a great tackle in the corner and we were there in numbers but we just stared at the ball. Doing this allowed their player to pick up and drive over the line.
Half time:
Pontarddulais 7 - South Gower 14
A complete change of our pack and both wings disrupted our momentum but all credit to Pontarddulais they put us under pressure. Poor rucking and poor tackling gifted the opposition their 2nd try of the game.
It seemed today that every time there was a ruck and we lost it they had massive overlaps in their backline which they used perfectly and scored another try. We then upped our game and put pressure on Pontarddulais but when we had a try disallowed for a knock on it took the wind out of our sails a bit. Pontarddulais finished with a breakaway try for their winger to finish the game. If it hadn't of been for Tom Mogridge and Kieran Charles' tackles on their winger today, the score could have been even more.
Final Score:
Pontarddulais 28 - South Gower 14
A game that was there for the taking. Don't get me wrong, Pontarddulais were good today and put us under lots of pressure especially in the forwards. I feel, we lost momentum at half time with all the changes and didn't compete as well as we can at the breakdown. On the upside, some of our play was good but we need to really take our chances when we get given them. Thanks to Pontarddulais who played very well and for providing a lovely atmosphere to play in which is all too rare these days.
Players to Mention:
Paul Jones: Seems to be getting mentioned every week. Another powerful performance, Paul is improving all the time.
Tom Mogridge: Excellent all round game from Moggy today. His running was superb and his tackling was even better. Needs to pass more sometimes from the ruck and get his head up first to see how the game is laid out. However, Tom had a cracker.
Ieaun Hulme: I thought Ieaun performed very well today. He did what was asked of him, he made his tackles and ran and passed well.
Sam Jones: Best game i have seen from Sam in the forwards. Got to every ruck and maul and came out a few times with it.
We have Mumbles at home Sunday. I would like to see everyone training Wednesday as we may play 15 aside.
Pontardullais 28 - South Gower 14
Tries: Tom Mogridge, Callum Carson.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (2)
A beautiful morning at Pontarddulais saw us turn up with 16 players. 10 of them being forwards, so again it was a full change of forwards at half time.
We started very well and put some good pressure on Pontarddulais with Paul Jones leading the pack onwards.
The 1st try of the game though came from Tom Mogridge. After several phases we got to the half way line and as Moggy was about to pass out, he realised Pontarddulais had more backs than ours and went blind. He raced clear only to be caught up but then stepped his way past 3 more tackles to score in the corner. Kieran converted.
Pontarddulais replied and put us under good pressure but we soaked it up and defended well. Some good work from our forwards in support got us going and Moggy powered his way up the field to within 10 metres of the opposition line. Paul Jones supported him and released to Callum Carson whio burst through tackles to score our 2nd try. Kieran converted.
Again Pontarddulais cam back at us and this time their pressure was too much. Moggy made a great tackle in the corner and we were there in numbers but we just stared at the ball. Doing this allowed their player to pick up and drive over the line.
Half time:
Pontarddulais 7 - South Gower 14
A complete change of our pack and both wings disrupted our momentum but all credit to Pontarddulais they put us under pressure. Poor rucking and poor tackling gifted the opposition their 2nd try of the game.
It seemed today that every time there was a ruck and we lost it they had massive overlaps in their backline which they used perfectly and scored another try. We then upped our game and put pressure on Pontarddulais but when we had a try disallowed for a knock on it took the wind out of our sails a bit. Pontarddulais finished with a breakaway try for their winger to finish the game. If it hadn't of been for Tom Mogridge and Kieran Charles' tackles on their winger today, the score could have been even more.
Final Score:
Pontarddulais 28 - South Gower 14
A game that was there for the taking. Don't get me wrong, Pontarddulais were good today and put us under lots of pressure especially in the forwards. I feel, we lost momentum at half time with all the changes and didn't compete as well as we can at the breakdown. On the upside, some of our play was good but we need to really take our chances when we get given them. Thanks to Pontarddulais who played very well and for providing a lovely atmosphere to play in which is all too rare these days.
Players to Mention:
Paul Jones: Seems to be getting mentioned every week. Another powerful performance, Paul is improving all the time.
Tom Mogridge: Excellent all round game from Moggy today. His running was superb and his tackling was even better. Needs to pass more sometimes from the ruck and get his head up first to see how the game is laid out. However, Tom had a cracker.
Ieaun Hulme: I thought Ieaun performed very well today. He did what was asked of him, he made his tackles and ran and passed well.
Sam Jones: Best game i have seen from Sam in the forwards. Got to every ruck and maul and came out a few times with it.
We have Mumbles at home Sunday. I would like to see everyone training Wednesday as we may play 15 aside.
Under 11's V Gowerton 28/02/10
28th February 2010
South Gower 28 - Gowerton 0
Tries: George Heard, Callum Carson, Kieran Charles, Luke Davies.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (4)
After having only 12 players turn up for the last 4 weeks we had 19 today and Gowerton would only play 10 aside which left everyone only having half a game.
We played 3 thirds and we started well putting pressure on Gowerton. We registered our first try of the game after some goood mauling from our forwards. We worked the ball to the back of the maul and George Heard made the break to score the try. Kieran stepped up to convert.
Today was Kierans first proper game against his old club and the Gowerton team were superb in their tackling of him. Kieran noticed this and did well to release his backs outside him every time which inturn allowed Callum to weave his way through some loose tackling to score our second try. Kieran converted.
Next up, we had a scrum on Gowertons' 22m line and Kieran went blind and smashed his was through some tackles to dive for the line and score our third try. He picked himself up and converted. The last try of the game was well worked as Kieran did a dummy scissors with Cal, drew his man and released Luke Davies to sprint free into the corner. Again, Kieran converted.
Final score:
South Gower 28 - Gowerton 0
For the first time in a while today, our forwards were being out rucked. Gowertons rucking game was good and we could never guarantee our own ball. When we did have it though, our back did well scoring several tries. With 19 players and a complete change of team, momentum was always going to be hard to maintain and we took our foot of the gas a couple of times. We need to be more clinical and our forwards need to up their tight game as other teams around us are improving quickly.
Thanks to all who turned up. It is nice to be in a position where we have some many players as the change to 15 aside next season is soon and we need the numbers every week what we had today.
Players to mention:
Kieran Charles: Big game for him today and he came out of it with a well taken try. His hands were good and his tackling was spot on. Well done Charlo.
George Heard: George did well around the field and took his try very well. A good all round game from George.
Paul Jones: Massive presence in the pack, showed again today in the first half as he drove his pack forwards.
Dylan John: Dylan had his best game for a while today. Its as if he needs to be told how big he actually his for him to use his size. He did today and had a good game.
South Gower 28 - Gowerton 0
Tries: George Heard, Callum Carson, Kieran Charles, Luke Davies.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (4)
After having only 12 players turn up for the last 4 weeks we had 19 today and Gowerton would only play 10 aside which left everyone only having half a game.
We played 3 thirds and we started well putting pressure on Gowerton. We registered our first try of the game after some goood mauling from our forwards. We worked the ball to the back of the maul and George Heard made the break to score the try. Kieran stepped up to convert.
Today was Kierans first proper game against his old club and the Gowerton team were superb in their tackling of him. Kieran noticed this and did well to release his backs outside him every time which inturn allowed Callum to weave his way through some loose tackling to score our second try. Kieran converted.
Next up, we had a scrum on Gowertons' 22m line and Kieran went blind and smashed his was through some tackles to dive for the line and score our third try. He picked himself up and converted. The last try of the game was well worked as Kieran did a dummy scissors with Cal, drew his man and released Luke Davies to sprint free into the corner. Again, Kieran converted.
Final score:
South Gower 28 - Gowerton 0
For the first time in a while today, our forwards were being out rucked. Gowertons rucking game was good and we could never guarantee our own ball. When we did have it though, our back did well scoring several tries. With 19 players and a complete change of team, momentum was always going to be hard to maintain and we took our foot of the gas a couple of times. We need to be more clinical and our forwards need to up their tight game as other teams around us are improving quickly.
Thanks to all who turned up. It is nice to be in a position where we have some many players as the change to 15 aside next season is soon and we need the numbers every week what we had today.
Players to mention:
Kieran Charles: Big game for him today and he came out of it with a well taken try. His hands were good and his tackling was spot on. Well done Charlo.
George Heard: George did well around the field and took his try very well. A good all round game from George.
Paul Jones: Massive presence in the pack, showed again today in the first half as he drove his pack forwards.
Dylan John: Dylan had his best game for a while today. Its as if he needs to be told how big he actually his for him to use his size. He did today and had a good game.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Under 11's V Swansea Uplands 21/02/10
21st February 2010
South Gower 7 - Swansea Uplands 14
Tries: Callum Carson
Conversion: Kieran Charles
Uplands had 15 players and we had 16 so i reluctantly agreed to play 15 aside. I say reluctantly, as we have never trained at 15 aside and it did make a difference.
The game was pretty much even all the way through but unfortunately we made too many wrong decisions and silly knock ons and missed tackles which gave Uplands the win.
We started well and after good rucking by our forwards, they presented clean ball to our backs on the 2nd phase. Kieran passed to Callum who threw a dummy and scored a good try. Kieran converted.
With the last play of the half, an Uplands player went through 4 missed tackles to score and convert and end the half at 7-7.
Half time:
South Gower 7 - Swansea Uplands 7
Second half started and it was nip and tuck most of the way. Again, we were hampered by silly errors that had crept into our game and at times panicked with possession. Too be fair to Uplands, they put us under pressure and we never really got our game going. Uplands open sided had a great game and put Kieran under enormous pressure every scrum. To be fair to Kieran, he passed before tackled most of the time but our delivery needs to be quicker and we need to be more streetwise in delaying their pressure. Again, with the last play of the half, the Uplands ran through their backs and bumped off 3 of our tackles to offload and score in the corner. They converted. End of game.
Final Score:
South Gower 7 - Swansea Uplands 14
To be fair on our kids, i wont be agreeing to another 15 aside game until we start training them on how to play it positionally, which due to the lack of space illuminated on training nights, won't be happening until the clocks go forward. Our main points to take and learn from the game will be to be more aggressive in the rucks, not to panic when in possession and for our backline to defend as one and not leave dog legs which we did too often today.
We were rucked of our own ball far too many times today and some of the passing decisions were wrong which only put our backline under more pressure. Also, we need to cut out the silly knock ons which ruined our game today.
On a lighter note, some of the play was good, some of the passing and support was good and for our first outing at 15 aside with no training at all, then i am proud as a coach for the effort everyone put in. Well done boys.
Training Wednesday, everyone, that means everyone to turn up please as we look forward to playing Gowerton at home Sunday at 10 aside rugby !
South Gower 7 - Swansea Uplands 14
Tries: Callum Carson
Conversion: Kieran Charles
Uplands had 15 players and we had 16 so i reluctantly agreed to play 15 aside. I say reluctantly, as we have never trained at 15 aside and it did make a difference.
The game was pretty much even all the way through but unfortunately we made too many wrong decisions and silly knock ons and missed tackles which gave Uplands the win.
We started well and after good rucking by our forwards, they presented clean ball to our backs on the 2nd phase. Kieran passed to Callum who threw a dummy and scored a good try. Kieran converted.
With the last play of the half, an Uplands player went through 4 missed tackles to score and convert and end the half at 7-7.
Half time:
South Gower 7 - Swansea Uplands 7
Second half started and it was nip and tuck most of the way. Again, we were hampered by silly errors that had crept into our game and at times panicked with possession. Too be fair to Uplands, they put us under pressure and we never really got our game going. Uplands open sided had a great game and put Kieran under enormous pressure every scrum. To be fair to Kieran, he passed before tackled most of the time but our delivery needs to be quicker and we need to be more streetwise in delaying their pressure. Again, with the last play of the half, the Uplands ran through their backs and bumped off 3 of our tackles to offload and score in the corner. They converted. End of game.
Final Score:
South Gower 7 - Swansea Uplands 14
To be fair on our kids, i wont be agreeing to another 15 aside game until we start training them on how to play it positionally, which due to the lack of space illuminated on training nights, won't be happening until the clocks go forward. Our main points to take and learn from the game will be to be more aggressive in the rucks, not to panic when in possession and for our backline to defend as one and not leave dog legs which we did too often today.
We were rucked of our own ball far too many times today and some of the passing decisions were wrong which only put our backline under more pressure. Also, we need to cut out the silly knock ons which ruined our game today.
On a lighter note, some of the play was good, some of the passing and support was good and for our first outing at 15 aside with no training at all, then i am proud as a coach for the effort everyone put in. Well done boys.
Training Wednesday, everyone, that means everyone to turn up please as we look forward to playing Gowerton at home Sunday at 10 aside rugby !
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Under 11's V Loughor 14/02/10
14th February 2010
South Gower 54 - Loughor 7
Tries: Cameron Barker (3) Tom Mogridge (2), Tom Jenkins, Jack Bates, Michael Jones.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (7)
What a beautiful morning at South Gower. The playing conditions were perfect, but out of a squad of 21, we only had 11 players. Again this week, Tom Jenkins (who produced another outstanding performance) made the step up to the 11's and excelled again. If only his dad didn't coach the 10's !!!
We started badly ! We knocked on from the kick off and Loughor took us along the pitch, recycled the ball and some poor attempts to tackle saw Loughor glide through us straight away to score the first try of the day. We regrouped, woke up and dominated from there on in. Some good work from our backs created a maul 5 metres out from Loughor's try line. Paul Jones peeled of the back down the blind side, drew his man and put Cameron Barker in for his first try of the day. Kieran Charles converted.
Next we had a scrum in the middle of the pitch as the loughor restart didn't go 10. Kieran lined his backs up and called rocket ball. Kieran went blind, fed Tom Jenkins who in turn passed to the looping Tom Mogridge and Moggy darted over in the corner for an excellent set piece move. Kieran converted.
Next up, our forwards created lovely secure ball for Moggy. He fed the backs who made the ground and Moggy supported first to receive the ball and run over for his second of the game. Again, Charlo converted.
Next up was another good try. Again, a solid platform was created by our forwards. Mogman fed Charlo, who fed Callum. Callum made the break and got ankle tapped a metre from the line. He had the sense then to offload to Cameron who went over in the corner for a well taken, unselfish, team try. Unfortunately, Cal got injured in that play and was replaced by Michael Jones. Kieran converted and the ref blew for half time.
Half time.
South Gower 28 - Loughor 7
The second half started and we carried on where we left off. A scrum on Loughor's 10 yard line gave us secure ball from which to attack from. Kieran called scotland one dummy, Cameron came on the dummy switch and Kieran carried on through the gap. He drew the winger perfectly and passed to Tom Jenkins who sprinted over from 20 metres out to score an excellent try. Again, Charlo converted.
Next up was Jack Bates. Moggy made a break into the opposition 22 and got caught in a maul. Good communication from the team and the ball worked its way back to Jack who broke a few tackles and stretched over for another try. Kieran converted.
Next up we were lucky enough to witness the Barker step. Not seen every week, but when it is, it is beautiful ! Scrappy ball was won by our forwards and then released to our backs. Kieran fed Cameron and he cut inside, displayed his famous step on two Loughor players and went half the length of the pitch to score a cracking try ! Kieran converted.
Last but not least, we turned over Loughor and fed the ball along the backline. The defence was staggered and Michael Jones picked his way through for a lovely run from the half way to score a great try. This time Kieran hit the crossbar ! Unlucky mate !
Final Score:
South Gower 54 - Loughor 7
As i mentioned earlier, we only had 11 players plus Tom Jenkins. We lost Callum halfway through the first half and were down to the bare bones, but what a great set of bare bones we have. After an early wake up call we stepped up to the plate and dominated with our backs tearing the opposition apart. This, obviously could only be done with the help and of secure ball from our forwards. Unfortunately, George Grammenos was asked to leave the pitch by the referee. I feel George was hard done by as he had played an exceptional game. Overall, very impressed and very proud to put in a performance like that against a strong Loughor outfit. Keep it going boys, your teamwork is superb !
Players to Mention.
Cameron Barker: A hatrick of tries and the awesome Barker step summed up Cam's game. Ran well, passed well, tackled well and supported well. Excellent game !
Paul Jones: The man mountain of our pack was dominant. Turned over several rucks and mauls and even passed like Stephen Jones to set up Cam's first try. Another excellent game Paul !
Tom Mogridge: Moggy's distribution from scrum half was much better this week. Tom was first to tackle everything and the first to support which resulted in his two tries. A superb performance from the Mogmeister General this week !
Kieran Charles: Ran the game from 10. Some big tackles and some great vision throughout the game ensured Kieran commanded his back line perfectly. Great play to set up Tom Jenkins' try.
Harry Silvey: Our smallest player, our best tackler. In Loughors' faces all game putting player into the turf ! Superb Game Silv !
George Grammenos: Was harshly sent off but up until then was superb. Won a couple of balls against the head and got involved at every breakdown. Head up Georgie G, you were great !!!
Even though it is half term we will still be training this Wednesday at 18.30 hrs. We have Swansea Uplands at home next Sunday which we know will be very tough. See you all Wednesday and a massive well done boys !!!
South Gower 54 - Loughor 7
Tries: Cameron Barker (3) Tom Mogridge (2), Tom Jenkins, Jack Bates, Michael Jones.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (7)
What a beautiful morning at South Gower. The playing conditions were perfect, but out of a squad of 21, we only had 11 players. Again this week, Tom Jenkins (who produced another outstanding performance) made the step up to the 11's and excelled again. If only his dad didn't coach the 10's !!!
We started badly ! We knocked on from the kick off and Loughor took us along the pitch, recycled the ball and some poor attempts to tackle saw Loughor glide through us straight away to score the first try of the day. We regrouped, woke up and dominated from there on in. Some good work from our backs created a maul 5 metres out from Loughor's try line. Paul Jones peeled of the back down the blind side, drew his man and put Cameron Barker in for his first try of the day. Kieran Charles converted.
Next we had a scrum in the middle of the pitch as the loughor restart didn't go 10. Kieran lined his backs up and called rocket ball. Kieran went blind, fed Tom Jenkins who in turn passed to the looping Tom Mogridge and Moggy darted over in the corner for an excellent set piece move. Kieran converted.
Next up, our forwards created lovely secure ball for Moggy. He fed the backs who made the ground and Moggy supported first to receive the ball and run over for his second of the game. Again, Charlo converted.
Next up was another good try. Again, a solid platform was created by our forwards. Mogman fed Charlo, who fed Callum. Callum made the break and got ankle tapped a metre from the line. He had the sense then to offload to Cameron who went over in the corner for a well taken, unselfish, team try. Unfortunately, Cal got injured in that play and was replaced by Michael Jones. Kieran converted and the ref blew for half time.
Half time.
South Gower 28 - Loughor 7
The second half started and we carried on where we left off. A scrum on Loughor's 10 yard line gave us secure ball from which to attack from. Kieran called scotland one dummy, Cameron came on the dummy switch and Kieran carried on through the gap. He drew the winger perfectly and passed to Tom Jenkins who sprinted over from 20 metres out to score an excellent try. Again, Charlo converted.
Next up was Jack Bates. Moggy made a break into the opposition 22 and got caught in a maul. Good communication from the team and the ball worked its way back to Jack who broke a few tackles and stretched over for another try. Kieran converted.
Next up we were lucky enough to witness the Barker step. Not seen every week, but when it is, it is beautiful ! Scrappy ball was won by our forwards and then released to our backs. Kieran fed Cameron and he cut inside, displayed his famous step on two Loughor players and went half the length of the pitch to score a cracking try ! Kieran converted.
Last but not least, we turned over Loughor and fed the ball along the backline. The defence was staggered and Michael Jones picked his way through for a lovely run from the half way to score a great try. This time Kieran hit the crossbar ! Unlucky mate !
Final Score:
South Gower 54 - Loughor 7
As i mentioned earlier, we only had 11 players plus Tom Jenkins. We lost Callum halfway through the first half and were down to the bare bones, but what a great set of bare bones we have. After an early wake up call we stepped up to the plate and dominated with our backs tearing the opposition apart. This, obviously could only be done with the help and of secure ball from our forwards. Unfortunately, George Grammenos was asked to leave the pitch by the referee. I feel George was hard done by as he had played an exceptional game. Overall, very impressed and very proud to put in a performance like that against a strong Loughor outfit. Keep it going boys, your teamwork is superb !
Players to Mention.
Cameron Barker: A hatrick of tries and the awesome Barker step summed up Cam's game. Ran well, passed well, tackled well and supported well. Excellent game !
Paul Jones: The man mountain of our pack was dominant. Turned over several rucks and mauls and even passed like Stephen Jones to set up Cam's first try. Another excellent game Paul !
Tom Mogridge: Moggy's distribution from scrum half was much better this week. Tom was first to tackle everything and the first to support which resulted in his two tries. A superb performance from the Mogmeister General this week !
Kieran Charles: Ran the game from 10. Some big tackles and some great vision throughout the game ensured Kieran commanded his back line perfectly. Great play to set up Tom Jenkins' try.
Harry Silvey: Our smallest player, our best tackler. In Loughors' faces all game putting player into the turf ! Superb Game Silv !
George Grammenos: Was harshly sent off but up until then was superb. Won a couple of balls against the head and got involved at every breakdown. Head up Georgie G, you were great !!!
Even though it is half term we will still be training this Wednesday at 18.30 hrs. We have Swansea Uplands at home next Sunday which we know will be very tough. See you all Wednesday and a massive well done boys !!!
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Under 11's V Tumble 7/2/10
7th February 2010
Tumble 0 - South Gower 28
Tries - Paul Jones (2), Cameron Barker, Kieran Charles.
Conversions - Kieran Charles (4)
South Gower travelled to Tumble with a squad decimated through illness and injury. We took 12 players out of our 22 registered. We did not have enough backs in our squad and therefore asked Tom Jenkins from our under 10's to make the step up for this game. The pitch was really muddy and it was very cold.
The game itself was really scrappy with a lot of dodgy passes and silly knock ons. However, South Gower were applying pressure all the time. After a lovely run from Luke Davies, we were awarded a penalty 10 metres from Tumbles line. The set penalty was taken and Jack Bates took the ball on the switch to be tackled a few metres from the line. Jack offloaded in the tackle to a rampaging Paul Jones who went over in the corner for his first try of the game. Kieran Charles stepped up and nailed the conversion.
Half Time:
Tumble 0 - South Gower 7
We came into the game more in the second half and started well. Tom Jenkins had a lovely run down the wing and was tackled well into touch 10 metres out. From the lineout, Paul Jones won the ball and went straight for the corner where he registered his second try of the game. Kieran converted.
Our forwards were really performing this week and good work turned tumble over. Moggy fed Kieran who dummied one and offloaded to Cameron in the centre. Cam stepped 3 or 4 players and went over for a very well taken try. Kieran converted.
Again our defence was spot on and never let Tumble close to our line. We had a scrum 20 metres out. Moggy fed Kieran who again, dummied one and ghosted through the defence to register a good try. Kieran himself converted. The referee then blew for full time.
Final Score: Tumble 0 - South Gower 28
Overall, a good performance. Not like the Dunvant game, but as one of the spectators said, we would be hard pushed to see that every week as they performed so well against Dunvant. However, i was very please with the domination from our forwards constantly turning over ball and winning lineouts and scrums against the head. Also our tackling was very good.
Players to mention :
Tom Jenkins: Tom (under 10's) stepped in on the wing to help us out and was solid. His defence was superb and his running was excellent. A really impressive game from Tom. Man of the match !
Paul Jones: A monster in the pack. Hasn't played for a few weeks but you can tell when he is on the pitch. great mauler, rucker and brings much needed aggression to our forwards. Took his 2 tries superbly. Awesome Paul !
George Grammenos: George won several balls against the head, tackled superbly did his job well. Well done George !
Also, may thanks to George Heard, Dylan John, George Grammenos who played for Tumble at different parts of the game to help them through injuries and with numbers. George Heard had a very good game against us !!!
Training Wednesday please for everyone who can make it. We have Loughor at home Sunday who are strong and have a large squad so there may be a possibility of 2 games. Thanks to all who travelled the long journey to Tumble. Well done boys.
Tumble 0 - South Gower 28
Tries - Paul Jones (2), Cameron Barker, Kieran Charles.
Conversions - Kieran Charles (4)
South Gower travelled to Tumble with a squad decimated through illness and injury. We took 12 players out of our 22 registered. We did not have enough backs in our squad and therefore asked Tom Jenkins from our under 10's to make the step up for this game. The pitch was really muddy and it was very cold.
The game itself was really scrappy with a lot of dodgy passes and silly knock ons. However, South Gower were applying pressure all the time. After a lovely run from Luke Davies, we were awarded a penalty 10 metres from Tumbles line. The set penalty was taken and Jack Bates took the ball on the switch to be tackled a few metres from the line. Jack offloaded in the tackle to a rampaging Paul Jones who went over in the corner for his first try of the game. Kieran Charles stepped up and nailed the conversion.
Half Time:
Tumble 0 - South Gower 7
We came into the game more in the second half and started well. Tom Jenkins had a lovely run down the wing and was tackled well into touch 10 metres out. From the lineout, Paul Jones won the ball and went straight for the corner where he registered his second try of the game. Kieran converted.
Our forwards were really performing this week and good work turned tumble over. Moggy fed Kieran who dummied one and offloaded to Cameron in the centre. Cam stepped 3 or 4 players and went over for a very well taken try. Kieran converted.
Again our defence was spot on and never let Tumble close to our line. We had a scrum 20 metres out. Moggy fed Kieran who again, dummied one and ghosted through the defence to register a good try. Kieran himself converted. The referee then blew for full time.
Final Score: Tumble 0 - South Gower 28
Overall, a good performance. Not like the Dunvant game, but as one of the spectators said, we would be hard pushed to see that every week as they performed so well against Dunvant. However, i was very please with the domination from our forwards constantly turning over ball and winning lineouts and scrums against the head. Also our tackling was very good.
Players to mention :
Tom Jenkins: Tom (under 10's) stepped in on the wing to help us out and was solid. His defence was superb and his running was excellent. A really impressive game from Tom. Man of the match !
Paul Jones: A monster in the pack. Hasn't played for a few weeks but you can tell when he is on the pitch. great mauler, rucker and brings much needed aggression to our forwards. Took his 2 tries superbly. Awesome Paul !
George Grammenos: George won several balls against the head, tackled superbly did his job well. Well done George !
Also, may thanks to George Heard, Dylan John, George Grammenos who played for Tumble at different parts of the game to help them through injuries and with numbers. George Heard had a very good game against us !!!
Training Wednesday please for everyone who can make it. We have Loughor at home Sunday who are strong and have a large squad so there may be a possibility of 2 games. Thanks to all who travelled the long journey to Tumble. Well done boys.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Under 11's V Dunvant 24.01.10
24th January 2010
Dunvant 14 - South Gower 63
Tries: Tom Mogridge (3), Owen Renowden, Luke Davies, Jack Bates, Ethan Smith (2), Kieran Charles.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (7), Jack Bates.
A lovely day at Dunvant saw our 1st game for over a month. Having had our pitches at South Gower out of action for all of December the boys had 1 proper training session on Wednesday, so i was expecting rustiness. How wrong was I ?
The session we did have wednesday was good and showed some very encouraging signs. The boys, thankfully carried on where they left off today with an outstanding performance against a strong Dunvant side.
The game started as we kicked to Dunvant, we soon turned over the ball with good tackling and rucking and Moggy picked up and went. Tom was held up metres short of the line but after our forwards driving Tom over the line, he managed to ground it for our 1st try. This was converted by Kieran Charles.
Next up was Owen Renowden. After a Dunvant scrum, which George Heard won against the head, some good work from our backs, broke the line and was tackled around 10 yards out. From the ruck Owen picked up and smashed his way through Dunvant's defence to score a well taken try. Kieran converted.
Next was contender for try of the day. We had a scrum on the half way on the far side of the pitch. Heardy hooked clean ball, Moggy fed Kieran who did a dummy switch with Callum and straightened up. He drew his man, fed Luke Davies and Luke cut back inside past a few Dunvant players to score a very well worked try. Kieran converted.
Dunvant then replied with an excellent try by their scrum half. Dunvant won their lineout and the scrum half went around the back of the lineout and darted through for a well taken try which was converted.
Straight from kick off we put Dunvant under pressure. Our defence was superb at times and our back line did not give Dunvant an inch. We turned them over in their 22 after great rucking from our forwards and Jack Bates peeled off the back and around the blindside to smash through tackles to score. Kieran converted.
Again, Dunvant came back at us and lack of tackling around the legs and some good mauling from Dunvant, they scored in the corner which was converted.
There was still more time in the half for another. This time lovely hand in the back and especially Kieran Charles who dummied past one then released his back got the ball to Cameron Barker. Cam was tackled and offloaded to Tom Mogridge. Moggy seemed to do the impossible and kept going blind turning, spinning and ducking out of at least 4 tackles to score in the corner. Great try that Kieran converted.
Half time:
Dunvant 14 - South Gower 35
Subs were made at half time so every one of our 15 players played.
We started where we left off with the second contender for try of the day. After gathering the Dunvant restart, Moggy caught the ball and made for the opposition. Some good rucking ensured clean ball. The ball was passed to Kieran who ghosted past his man, drew the centre, passed to Callum Carson, who drew his man and popped to Ethan Smith on the wing who darted up the touchline to score a great team try. Kieran converted. This was an excellent example of our back line keeping its shape and staying wide to let the ball do the work. On top of this, the boys were taking the ball at pace which created an excellent try.
Next up was Ethan again. I cant comment on the try as i was tending to an injured Owen Renowden who superbly cleared the ball from his own try line but to be tackled in the process and injure his knee. Anyway, as i didn't see it, i will make it up :-) Good chasing saw us turnover the ball and then the ball passed through every team members hands for Ethan to score. Kieran converted.
To keep rotating the team, Callum came off and was replaced by Cameron who moved to outside half and Kieran in the centre. We won the ball in the scrum, fed Cameron who made a break past his opposite number. Cam was tackled 7 metres from the line only to pop to the oncoming steam train (Kieran Charles) who smashed his was through to score a good try. Kieran converted.
The ref signalled last play and South Gower gained a penalty on the halfway line by the touchline. As i was barking orders to put it through the hands, Moggy had tapped, unaware to everyone except for him and the ref, he darted down the line to score an unopposed try. Great quick thinking from the Mogman ! Jack Bates stepped up and converted.
Final Score :
Dunvant 14 - South Gower 63
This was simply an outstanding team performance. Our forwards competed in the tight and often came out best and our backs angles of running and passing was a joy to watch. Maybe no training works ey ?
Players to Mention:
Tom Mogridge : A couple of wrong decisions made when going blind instead of releasing our backs but this kid is like a slippery eel. He wriggles his way out of everything, tackled everything and delivered the ball well and deserved his 3 tries today. Excellent Game Moggy !
Kieran Charles : Commanded his back line superbly today. A couple of loose miss passes didn't put him off as he constantly broke the dunvant gain line and intelligently distributed at the right time. In my opinion, his best game in an all blacks shirt. Well done Charlo !
Owen Renowden : Hit the rucks with aggression, strong and direct in his running, even making superb clearing kicks from his own line summed up an excellent performance from Owen which he rounded off with a try. Well done O !
Ethan Smith : Came on as sub in the second half and finished his 2 tries superbly. Tackled well and put pressure on the opposition every time they had possession. Another great performance from Ethan !
Jack Bates : I thought Jack had a very good game today. His tackling was great along with his rucking and mauling. He took his try very well but his intelligence to know Moggy was taken in and to ship the ball out to Kieran was shown on several occasions. Great game Bates !
As i said, this was most probably our best performance of the season and i hope to keep the momentum going into training and for Bryncoch at home next week, who we know are a strong team.
Well done lads, I am extremely proud of all of you after today's performance.
Dunvant 14 - South Gower 63
Tries: Tom Mogridge (3), Owen Renowden, Luke Davies, Jack Bates, Ethan Smith (2), Kieran Charles.
Conversions: Kieran Charles (7), Jack Bates.
A lovely day at Dunvant saw our 1st game for over a month. Having had our pitches at South Gower out of action for all of December the boys had 1 proper training session on Wednesday, so i was expecting rustiness. How wrong was I ?
The session we did have wednesday was good and showed some very encouraging signs. The boys, thankfully carried on where they left off today with an outstanding performance against a strong Dunvant side.
The game started as we kicked to Dunvant, we soon turned over the ball with good tackling and rucking and Moggy picked up and went. Tom was held up metres short of the line but after our forwards driving Tom over the line, he managed to ground it for our 1st try. This was converted by Kieran Charles.
Next up was Owen Renowden. After a Dunvant scrum, which George Heard won against the head, some good work from our backs, broke the line and was tackled around 10 yards out. From the ruck Owen picked up and smashed his way through Dunvant's defence to score a well taken try. Kieran converted.
Next was contender for try of the day. We had a scrum on the half way on the far side of the pitch. Heardy hooked clean ball, Moggy fed Kieran who did a dummy switch with Callum and straightened up. He drew his man, fed Luke Davies and Luke cut back inside past a few Dunvant players to score a very well worked try. Kieran converted.
Dunvant then replied with an excellent try by their scrum half. Dunvant won their lineout and the scrum half went around the back of the lineout and darted through for a well taken try which was converted.
Straight from kick off we put Dunvant under pressure. Our defence was superb at times and our back line did not give Dunvant an inch. We turned them over in their 22 after great rucking from our forwards and Jack Bates peeled off the back and around the blindside to smash through tackles to score. Kieran converted.
Again, Dunvant came back at us and lack of tackling around the legs and some good mauling from Dunvant, they scored in the corner which was converted.
There was still more time in the half for another. This time lovely hand in the back and especially Kieran Charles who dummied past one then released his back got the ball to Cameron Barker. Cam was tackled and offloaded to Tom Mogridge. Moggy seemed to do the impossible and kept going blind turning, spinning and ducking out of at least 4 tackles to score in the corner. Great try that Kieran converted.
Half time:
Dunvant 14 - South Gower 35
Subs were made at half time so every one of our 15 players played.
We started where we left off with the second contender for try of the day. After gathering the Dunvant restart, Moggy caught the ball and made for the opposition. Some good rucking ensured clean ball. The ball was passed to Kieran who ghosted past his man, drew the centre, passed to Callum Carson, who drew his man and popped to Ethan Smith on the wing who darted up the touchline to score a great team try. Kieran converted. This was an excellent example of our back line keeping its shape and staying wide to let the ball do the work. On top of this, the boys were taking the ball at pace which created an excellent try.
Next up was Ethan again. I cant comment on the try as i was tending to an injured Owen Renowden who superbly cleared the ball from his own try line but to be tackled in the process and injure his knee. Anyway, as i didn't see it, i will make it up :-) Good chasing saw us turnover the ball and then the ball passed through every team members hands for Ethan to score. Kieran converted.
To keep rotating the team, Callum came off and was replaced by Cameron who moved to outside half and Kieran in the centre. We won the ball in the scrum, fed Cameron who made a break past his opposite number. Cam was tackled 7 metres from the line only to pop to the oncoming steam train (Kieran Charles) who smashed his was through to score a good try. Kieran converted.
The ref signalled last play and South Gower gained a penalty on the halfway line by the touchline. As i was barking orders to put it through the hands, Moggy had tapped, unaware to everyone except for him and the ref, he darted down the line to score an unopposed try. Great quick thinking from the Mogman ! Jack Bates stepped up and converted.
Final Score :
Dunvant 14 - South Gower 63
This was simply an outstanding team performance. Our forwards competed in the tight and often came out best and our backs angles of running and passing was a joy to watch. Maybe no training works ey ?
Players to Mention:
Tom Mogridge : A couple of wrong decisions made when going blind instead of releasing our backs but this kid is like a slippery eel. He wriggles his way out of everything, tackled everything and delivered the ball well and deserved his 3 tries today. Excellent Game Moggy !
Kieran Charles : Commanded his back line superbly today. A couple of loose miss passes didn't put him off as he constantly broke the dunvant gain line and intelligently distributed at the right time. In my opinion, his best game in an all blacks shirt. Well done Charlo !
Owen Renowden : Hit the rucks with aggression, strong and direct in his running, even making superb clearing kicks from his own line summed up an excellent performance from Owen which he rounded off with a try. Well done O !
Ethan Smith : Came on as sub in the second half and finished his 2 tries superbly. Tackled well and put pressure on the opposition every time they had possession. Another great performance from Ethan !
Jack Bates : I thought Jack had a very good game today. His tackling was great along with his rucking and mauling. He took his try very well but his intelligence to know Moggy was taken in and to ship the ball out to Kieran was shown on several occasions. Great game Bates !
As i said, this was most probably our best performance of the season and i hope to keep the momentum going into training and for Bryncoch at home next week, who we know are a strong team.
Well done lads, I am extremely proud of all of you after today's performance.
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