4th October 2009
Swansea Uplands 43 - South Gower 19
Tries: Ieaun Hulme, Max Collis (2).
Conversions: George Grammenos (2).
At Swansea Uplands on another beautiful morning, we played Swansea Uplands whilst we also sent a team to Bryncoch. We have 21 players in the squad, with 1 out injured and sending 12 players to Bryncoch we had 8 players fro this game. Unfortunately, in those 8 players, we only had 1 dedicated forward, which showed throughout the game.
We borrowed 2 different players from Swansea Uplands each half. The first half we borrowed Brayden and Lewis for our forwards and also played Sam Jones and Ieaun Hulme there.
Playing the first half uphill, we struggled. We were inefficient at the breakdown and could not secure any turnovers at all. Throughout the 1st half we conceded 4 tries, 2 of which were converted. We made some good tackles, namely Morgan Lucas, playing his 1st game for us.
Half Time Swansea Uplands 24 - South Gower 0
The second half started with 2 new players from the Uplands in Luke and Sam. We brought Sam Jones back out onto the wing and Ieaun Hulme to outside half moving Max Collis into the forwards and also Morgan Lucas.
We started well and the direct running of Max Collis brought us our first score of the half. The conversion rebounded back off the crossbar. Uplands restarted and Ieaun Hulme caught the ball and straight running with a few lovely steps, and Ieaun ran from his own 22 to score a great individual try. George Grammenos converted.
Uplands replied with 2 good tries of their own due to our lack of tackling, but Max Collis came strong again and powered his way over for his 2nd try of the game. George Grammenos converted. Unfortunately, Uplands made another break from the breakdown, a good covering tackle from Will Lucas brought their player down short of the line but he offloaded well and registered another try which they converted.
Full time
Swansea Uplands 43 - South Gower 19
I was very pleased with the players today considering we only had 1 forward out of 8. It could be a case for looking at our compliment and training players in different positions. Today, the boys heads never went down and we continued to have go which was pleasing to see.
Players to mention :
Morgan Lucas - His first rugby game and he played very well. With 1 training session under his belt he tackled like he had played for a while and made a couple of lovely breaks. Well done mate.
Ieaun Hulme - Tackled, passed, ran and did everything expected of him in position and out of position. Rounded it all off with a stunning individual try.
Max Collis - Continued from his 3 tries last week to register another 2 this week. Strong and direct in the running and tackle.
We have a guest report still to be posted for the other game at Bryncoch. It shall be up on the site as soon as i receive it.
Training Wednesday 18.30 hrs sharp. Well done boys.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
Under 11's V Waunarlwydd 27.09.09
27th September 2009
South Gower 12 - Waunarlwydd 7
Tries: Ethan Smith, Kieran Charles.
Conversions: Kieran Charles.
Right from the start we knew this would be a hard test as Waunarlwydd have a great team at this age and we have never beaten them before. The game started and there were some massive hits going in on both sides. Tackling was excellent and neither team could make the breakthrough. South Gower had a lineout just inside the Waun half when Jack Bates made a break. He was brought down a few metres from the try line but popped the ball up to Ethan Smith who dived over in the corner. Jack lined up the conversion but was told to wait whilst we attended to an injury. The ref then gave the go ahead and unfortunately Jack missed. Waun piled on the pressure and gained a penalty 5 metres out. Our boys lined up and as soon as the tap was made, we ploughed into the opposition with Jack Bates making a bone crunching tackle. The ball was then recycled to the Waun backs and this time Callum Carson made a bone cruncher to save a try. Forcing a knock on, we scrummed down and then cleared our lines.
Half Time:
South Gower 5 - Waunarlwydd 0
Waunarlwydd came out in the second half with renewed determination. We gave away a penalty just inside our half and did not spread out in defence and one of their players sprinted around and in at the corner. Waun then converted to make it 7-5 to them. We then applied pressure but could not find a way past their resolute defence, with Waun coming close to adding a second. With a minute remaining we had a lineout on the half way line which we secured. The forwards bound correctly providing clean ball to scrum half Tom Mogridge. Moggy then made a break. A 30 metre run was ended yards short of the line by Waun only for Moggy to pop the ball up to Kieran Charles who dived over for the winning try. Kieran picked himself up and nailed the conversion to finish the game.
Final Score:
South Gower 12 - Waunarlwydd 7
This was a massive performance from South Gower.
In my years as a coach of children's rugby, i have never witnessed such a physical and committed game from both sides. Everyone deserves a massive well done after such an intense game.
Players to mention:
Jack Bates - His tackling was immense. Absolutely fearless and puts his body on the line for the team.
Callum Carson - Again, massive defence, flawless tackles and good running.
Kieran Charles - Ran the game at stand off, made some massive tackles and popped up for the winner.
Tom Mogridge - Got up after suffering several blows, carried on and set up the winner. Great game Tom.
Paul Jones - Rucked like a machine, tackled like a demon and had a fantastic game.
Again, well done all, This Sunday we are having 2 games away. One team will travel to Bryncoch and one to Swansea Uplands. This is not the norm, especially for away games but it does ensure everyone has a full 40 minutes of rugby on the Sunday.
A special congratulations goes out to Ethan Smith, Kieran Charles, Callum Carson, Cameron Barker and Jack Bates who have all been selected for their respective district rugby teams. A fantastic achievement for them individually and for South Gower RFC. Well done boys.
South Gower 12 - Waunarlwydd 7
Tries: Ethan Smith, Kieran Charles.
Conversions: Kieran Charles.
Right from the start we knew this would be a hard test as Waunarlwydd have a great team at this age and we have never beaten them before. The game started and there were some massive hits going in on both sides. Tackling was excellent and neither team could make the breakthrough. South Gower had a lineout just inside the Waun half when Jack Bates made a break. He was brought down a few metres from the try line but popped the ball up to Ethan Smith who dived over in the corner. Jack lined up the conversion but was told to wait whilst we attended to an injury. The ref then gave the go ahead and unfortunately Jack missed. Waun piled on the pressure and gained a penalty 5 metres out. Our boys lined up and as soon as the tap was made, we ploughed into the opposition with Jack Bates making a bone crunching tackle. The ball was then recycled to the Waun backs and this time Callum Carson made a bone cruncher to save a try. Forcing a knock on, we scrummed down and then cleared our lines.
Half Time:
South Gower 5 - Waunarlwydd 0
Waunarlwydd came out in the second half with renewed determination. We gave away a penalty just inside our half and did not spread out in defence and one of their players sprinted around and in at the corner. Waun then converted to make it 7-5 to them. We then applied pressure but could not find a way past their resolute defence, with Waun coming close to adding a second. With a minute remaining we had a lineout on the half way line which we secured. The forwards bound correctly providing clean ball to scrum half Tom Mogridge. Moggy then made a break. A 30 metre run was ended yards short of the line by Waun only for Moggy to pop the ball up to Kieran Charles who dived over for the winning try. Kieran picked himself up and nailed the conversion to finish the game.
Final Score:
South Gower 12 - Waunarlwydd 7
This was a massive performance from South Gower.
In my years as a coach of children's rugby, i have never witnessed such a physical and committed game from both sides. Everyone deserves a massive well done after such an intense game.
Players to mention:
Jack Bates - His tackling was immense. Absolutely fearless and puts his body on the line for the team.
Callum Carson - Again, massive defence, flawless tackles and good running.
Kieran Charles - Ran the game at stand off, made some massive tackles and popped up for the winner.
Tom Mogridge - Got up after suffering several blows, carried on and set up the winner. Great game Tom.
Paul Jones - Rucked like a machine, tackled like a demon and had a fantastic game.
Again, well done all, This Sunday we are having 2 games away. One team will travel to Bryncoch and one to Swansea Uplands. This is not the norm, especially for away games but it does ensure everyone has a full 40 minutes of rugby on the Sunday.
A special congratulations goes out to Ethan Smith, Kieran Charles, Callum Carson, Cameron Barker and Jack Bates who have all been selected for their respective district rugby teams. A fantastic achievement for them individually and for South Gower RFC. Well done boys.
Under 11's V Swansea Uplands Development 27.09.09
27th September 2009
South Gower 40 - Swansea Uplands 0
Tries: Max Collis (3), Dylan Griffiths, Fergus Kneath, Tom Jenkins.
Conversions: George Grammenos (3), Tom Jenkins (2).
Swansea Uplands agreed to send a development side to South Gower in order for all players to have 40 minutes of rugby under their belts on a Sunday morning. This enabled us to play everybody. As agreed, we used 7 under 11 players and 3 under 10's. South Gower saw the return of Max Collis after a year out and in a new position on the wing.
The game started well for South Gower with Under 10 player Tom Jenkins scoring a great try after a well executed move in his own half. Tom Jenkins converted. Some lovely hands through the back line released Max Collis just inside his own half. Max used his pace to beat several players to register his first try of the season in the corner. The conversion was missed. Another great piece of play saw the ball passed along the back line for the Max to cut inside and pass to Fergus Kneath (Under 10) who sidestepped his way over the try line from 20 metres out. Tom Jenkins converted. Again, lovely work by the forwards set up the ruck and the ball was released all the way across the back line to Max. Max sprinted in shrugging off tackles to score his 2nd of the game. George Grammenos converted.
Half time.
South Gower 26 - Swansea Uplands 0
We subbed Tom Jenkins for Dan Pritchard (under 10) at outside half. A blistering run by our second row Dylan John set up the ruck. Again lovely hands from Ieaun Hulme released Max to score his 3rd of the game. George Grammenos converted. With 2 minutes left, the ball came out of the Swansea Uplands scrum and the alert Dylan Griffiths picked it up and dashed in from the half way line for his first of the season. Again, George Grammenos converted.
Final Score: South Gower 40 - Swansea Uplands 0
This was a good game for South Gower as it enabled players to get the full 40 minutes under their belt which i am sure will aid their development as rugby players. Some players who don't normally run with the ball when we only have one game on the weekend revelled in the freedom of the game. If i can arrange more games like this then it will be a great benefit to the players we have at the club.
Players to mention:
Dylan Griffiths: Had a great game at scrum half and delivered to his backs with confidence. His tackling has improved and he took his try very well.
George Grammenos: Revelled in this game, drove forward the team with some great runs, tackling and rucking. Well taken conversions, he had an excellent game.
Max Collis: 1st game for a year and now on the wing instead of second row, excelled and showed his pace. Excellent game.
Morgan Israel, Tom Jenkins, Fergus Kneath & Dan Pritchard: All under 10's playing up, all showed their understanding of the game with great performances.
South Gower 40 - Swansea Uplands 0
Tries: Max Collis (3), Dylan Griffiths, Fergus Kneath, Tom Jenkins.
Conversions: George Grammenos (3), Tom Jenkins (2).
Swansea Uplands agreed to send a development side to South Gower in order for all players to have 40 minutes of rugby under their belts on a Sunday morning. This enabled us to play everybody. As agreed, we used 7 under 11 players and 3 under 10's. South Gower saw the return of Max Collis after a year out and in a new position on the wing.
The game started well for South Gower with Under 10 player Tom Jenkins scoring a great try after a well executed move in his own half. Tom Jenkins converted. Some lovely hands through the back line released Max Collis just inside his own half. Max used his pace to beat several players to register his first try of the season in the corner. The conversion was missed. Another great piece of play saw the ball passed along the back line for the Max to cut inside and pass to Fergus Kneath (Under 10) who sidestepped his way over the try line from 20 metres out. Tom Jenkins converted. Again, lovely work by the forwards set up the ruck and the ball was released all the way across the back line to Max. Max sprinted in shrugging off tackles to score his 2nd of the game. George Grammenos converted.
Half time.
South Gower 26 - Swansea Uplands 0
We subbed Tom Jenkins for Dan Pritchard (under 10) at outside half. A blistering run by our second row Dylan John set up the ruck. Again lovely hands from Ieaun Hulme released Max to score his 3rd of the game. George Grammenos converted. With 2 minutes left, the ball came out of the Swansea Uplands scrum and the alert Dylan Griffiths picked it up and dashed in from the half way line for his first of the season. Again, George Grammenos converted.
Final Score: South Gower 40 - Swansea Uplands 0
This was a good game for South Gower as it enabled players to get the full 40 minutes under their belt which i am sure will aid their development as rugby players. Some players who don't normally run with the ball when we only have one game on the weekend revelled in the freedom of the game. If i can arrange more games like this then it will be a great benefit to the players we have at the club.
Players to mention:
Dylan Griffiths: Had a great game at scrum half and delivered to his backs with confidence. His tackling has improved and he took his try very well.
George Grammenos: Revelled in this game, drove forward the team with some great runs, tackling and rucking. Well taken conversions, he had an excellent game.
Max Collis: 1st game for a year and now on the wing instead of second row, excelled and showed his pace. Excellent game.
Morgan Israel, Tom Jenkins, Fergus Kneath & Dan Pritchard: All under 10's playing up, all showed their understanding of the game with great performances.
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