Update Pre-Season 2009-2010
Registration is going well with 18 players now either registered or in-process. By the start of the first game, we should have 20 players with an opportunity to recruit new players at Bishopston Comp in September. Of these, we have 4 new players from Craig-y-nos (as well as an assistant coach) who are all very welcome and will easily slot into the team.
Training starts this Wednesday 5th August at 6:15pm at the club. The first few sessions will be light fitness / skills development as the majority of the team will be on vacation until end of August.
Teamer.net is now being used for all practice and match notifications. If you have not replied to your invite, please do so asap otherwise you risk not being notified. First Game will be on Sunday September 6th away at Mumbles. This will either be at Underhill or at the Comp depending on the other fixtures. Kick off will be at 11am but we will meet at 10:15 to get kit and positions organised.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
South Gower U11 Ospreys Cup Festival
The Squad South Gower U11's attended the Ospreys Junior Rugby Festival in Bridgend on April 5th.
The weather was great and at only 12 minutes per game with no half time, it promoted fast rugby. As the district selectors were present, it was also a good opportunity for the boys to show their skills.
Unfortunately, we were drawn in one of the toughest groups - some dodgy refereeing also did not help. The scores (in tries) were as follows :
Penclawdd 7 : South Gower 0
Maesteg Welsh 3 : South Gower 0
Averavon GS 0 : South Gower 0
Kenfig Hill 2 : South Gower 0
With the exception of Penclawdd, it was noticable that the standard was fairly consistent across the pools which should lead to a good tournament next year. The level of effort was excellent, however holes in the central defence and the inability to convert possession into tries is something that needs to be worked on in practice. All in all a good day out.
(Unfortunately one of the coaches was also smashed into by someone from the Penclawdd team on the M4 : at least it wasn't his wife driving !!)
Sunday, December 07, 2008
South Gower U11's vs Fall Bay (Away) plus Urgent Recruitment Required
Sunday 7th December 2008
South Gower 15
Fall Bay 35
Match Report
South Gower turned up with only 8 players but they put on a performance that Warren Gatland would have been proud of. The forwards did the best job so far this season of clearing out ruck ball and ensured the possession was equally matched. The backs tackled well but found it hard to offload the final pass after making a number of breaks. Joseph (who is usually the hooker) scored the first try on the wing after driving through three Fall Bay players. A few injuries occurred due to the hard ground, however all players dug deep and played on for the sake of the team. Tom Radcliffe who was starting his first game at scrum half had an excellent game. After dragging himself out of his sick bed and with the benefit of Calpol, he used his strength and running to score two excellent tries.
Fall Bay played well and their tries came from their backs - who had slightly more pace and better handling.
All in all and excellent performance which was the best score the team has had against Fall Bay - well done.
Urgent Recruitment Required !!
Unfortunately, the under 11 team has succumb this season to the very bad habit of player poaching - which has not necessarily been in the best interests of those concerned.
From a squad of in excess of 20 players last season, the usual turn out this year has decreased to 12 with only 8 turning up this week for the match. If the squad is not up to around 20 by the end of the season, then next years U12 squad may not be able to function as we start 15 a-side. If any parents / coaches / players know of any children that may want to turn up, play rugby and have fun then please contact Aaron Brock 07867 904976 or Lawrence Kneath : lawrence @kneath.co.uk
South Gower 15
Fall Bay 35
Match Report
South Gower turned up with only 8 players but they put on a performance that Warren Gatland would have been proud of. The forwards did the best job so far this season of clearing out ruck ball and ensured the possession was equally matched. The backs tackled well but found it hard to offload the final pass after making a number of breaks. Joseph (who is usually the hooker) scored the first try on the wing after driving through three Fall Bay players. A few injuries occurred due to the hard ground, however all players dug deep and played on for the sake of the team. Tom Radcliffe who was starting his first game at scrum half had an excellent game. After dragging himself out of his sick bed and with the benefit of Calpol, he used his strength and running to score two excellent tries.
Fall Bay played well and their tries came from their backs - who had slightly more pace and better handling.
All in all and excellent performance which was the best score the team has had against Fall Bay - well done.
Urgent Recruitment Required !!
Unfortunately, the under 11 team has succumb this season to the very bad habit of player poaching - which has not necessarily been in the best interests of those concerned.
From a squad of in excess of 20 players last season, the usual turn out this year has decreased to 12 with only 8 turning up this week for the match. If the squad is not up to around 20 by the end of the season, then next years U12 squad may not be able to function as we start 15 a-side. If any parents / coaches / players know of any children that may want to turn up, play rugby and have fun then please contact Aaron Brock 07867 904976 or Lawrence Kneath : lawrence @kneath.co.uk
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