U12's South Gower v Vadre

South Gower under 12's turned up with a stride in their step following a great performance in their outing last week. A full squad to pick from and a first XV capable of stretching any side with a strong bench in tow.
It's South Gowers and Vadre's 1st meet of the season due to postponed games and therefore all to play for. South Gower kicked off and applied relentless pressure that Vadre couldn't handle, with the All Blacks delivering six consecutive un-answered tryies early on. Chay Smith crossed for three, Jacob Clement, Sam Pritchard and Dylan Morgan all gaining well deserved 5 pointers. The forwards played their part too, with the hard yards gained by Micah Pugh and Gavin Shearer. Vadre really struggled in the battle upfront and the precision passing and pace of the backs.
The second half saw a tighter affair, but no real change in dominance. South Gower continued where they left off, ready to put a lid on their challenge with winger Jack Rosser and Chay Smith finishing Vadre off with two further tries in the second half.

The Gower boys delivered a good all round performance with good support play, passing out of the contact area, strong tackling in defence and wiping out in the rucks. Well done boys, keep up the work rate, see you at training.

South Gower Man of the Match: Dylan Morgan who worked relentlessly in the rucks to secure good Gower ball, backed up with some hard running which gained him a try.
(South Gower Team: 1.Alex Ashburner,2.Eliot Owen,3.Jamie Thomas,4.Sam Jones,5.Dylan Morgan,6. Micah Pugh,7.Sam Pritchard,8.Gavin Shearer,9.Jamie Thomas,10.Chay Smith,11.Jonno Blakemore,12.Jacob Clement,13.Eliot Clement,14.Jack Rosser,15,Jack Hooper-Lewis, Replacement Jack Davies.)

U12's @ Liberty Stadium Ospreys V Connacht 16.2.08

(Who were also stars of S4C's Clwb Rygbi)

U12's 10.02.08 : South Gower V Abercrave RFC

South Gowers last outing in the Ospreys Cup after an unsuccessful campaign against an unbeaten Abercrave RFC. The Gower team managed to field a bare 15 players due to a high number of injuries within the squad, with 3 players making their All Blacks debut being Gavin Shearer, Eliot & Jacob Clement. The squad also included under 11's winger Harri Hooper-Lewis to complete the match day squad.
A glorious February day for rugby, where both sides came out committed to the cause. South Gower went straight on the attack running some good angles amongst some safe hands.
Abercrave however who were mutually as strong in attack claimed the first 5 pointer added with a successful conversion.
South Gower's confidence remained high with the forwards doing really well at the break down with outstanding hard work being demonstrated by Captain Sam Pritchard on the flank and Gavin Shearer, Alex Ashburner really driving the forwards on in attack. Gower hooker Eliot Owen who also had strong game, broke through many tackles, one resulting in a try line dash, but was tackled a yard short. Chay Smith was quick in support, regathered and produced quick ball to Jack Hooper-Lewis to send him in the corner for a try.

The second half, delivered more of the same, with the rucking of both sides performed quickly and effectively. Abercrave however developed a back line move giving them an overlap and the nail in the coffin with the final try of the game. The final score 5, 12 to Abercrave, was a true reflection on the close and very passionate game. A promising performance from the All Blacks with which we can build on as a squad and develop further.

Man of the Match goes to debutante Gavin Shearer who was feerless ball in hand, with no lost possession and a high work rate.

Under 12's Key Dates:

16th Feb Ospreys V Connacht (please confirm to Ian by Tuesday)

17th Feb - fixture T.B.C.

24th Feb Morriston Away (All players reqd. clashes with District game)

13th April Fall Bay Tournament

27th April Penclawdd Gower Cup Tournament

11th April District Super 12's Tournament - squad to be announced.

Any issues email Ian: carve_itup@hotmail.com

Under 13s Osprey Cup Win 31 points to 5 !

The Under 13s produced an impressive win today against Ystradgynlais, Tom Gwyn scoring three tries, Luke Evans and James Wild also scoring. Dan Renowden won at least six scrums against the head aswell as not lossing any for South Gower, Will and Jake Keogh put in a relentless tally of tackles, Edward Blackaly put in a fantastic set of tackles which proved that patience in learning earns its rewards. Ystradgynlais had some very large players who could easily hand off South Gower (when we didn't tackle properly !). Kicking today was difficult in a very strong wind however Charlie and Jake completed the conversions missing only one, touch kicks from Jake and Charlie showed that the new kicking rules are being well adapted to. The front row were awsome in controlling the scrums Dylan, Dan, Josh and Rees. Dan Gibbon gave his usual standard or rugby not letting anyone take the ball of him and creating countless turnovers. Ryan supported all the backs superbly and had some excellent off-loads and Jack Sheppard who after leaving the field with a hand injury was able to return to the game to replace Taylor who became injured after a massive tackle on a player twice his size.

Well done boys another win and great improvement !