THIS WEEKEND THERE WILL BE TWO MATCHES AGAINST PENCOED (plenty of game time for everyone). THE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT BISHOPSTON SCHOOL. MEET AT 10.45AM FOR 11.30 KICK OFF. THE START IS LATER THAN NORMAL DUE TO THE NUMBER OF TEAMS AND LACK OF PITCHES.
PENCOED WILL BE JOINING US AT THE RUGBY CLUB AFTER THE GAMES SO PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND.
TEAMS WILL BE SELECTED ON THE DAY.
Friday, 28 November 2008
Christmas party @ Liberty Stadium Dec 6th!!
All the money MUST be in this weekend so that definite numbers can be confirmed,and tickets arranged etc.
Remember £5 per squad member,£11 for a child (non squad member) and £35 for adults.
Remember £5 per squad member,£11 for a child (non squad member) and £35 for adults.
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Stingrays 38 South Gower 5
A muddy morning over at Bish with plenty to play for against our local rivals South Gower. Certainly not a day for pretty rugby and the forwards tore into the Gower pack straight from the start. With the pack dominating throughout, Stingrays recorded a comfortable victory. More of the same will be required against a very good Pencoed side next week!!!!
Tries:- Callum,George J (3),Joe Phillips (2)
conv:- Callum (4)
MOM was awarded to Ewan Gully for a strong all round display in attack and defence!
Tries:- Callum,George J (3),Joe Phillips (2)
conv:- Callum (4)
MOM was awarded to Ewan Gully for a strong all round display in attack and defence!
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Plan for Sunday!!!!
squad training at BISHOPSTON COMP 9-30 prompt to 10.30. TACKLE PRACTICE!!!!!!
NOTE*** we are on a different pitch to last week. We will be on the pitch to the right hand side of the school.After entering The Glebe,go straight down the lane,through the gates to the staff car park at rear of school,instead of following the road round left into the main car park! (limited parking)
Stingrays v S.Gower K.off 11 o clock
Post match food,drink and chat back at the club AS USUAL!
LAST CHANCE to get names down for Christmas party on DEC 6th!
£10 deposits from EVERYONE who has committed to the tour!!!!
(full balance due by end of January).
SIX NATIONS FORECASTS - SELL SELL SELL!!!!
(our cashflow depends on it) We will distribute to those of you who havn't received an allocation yet.
It's a bit of fun and is our best income provider so lets get to it!!!!
NOTE*** we are on a different pitch to last week. We will be on the pitch to the right hand side of the school.After entering The Glebe,go straight down the lane,through the gates to the staff car park at rear of school,instead of following the road round left into the main car park! (limited parking)
Stingrays v S.Gower K.off 11 o clock
Post match food,drink and chat back at the club AS USUAL!
LAST CHANCE to get names down for Christmas party on DEC 6th!
£10 deposits from EVERYONE who has committed to the tour!!!!
(full balance due by end of January).
SIX NATIONS FORECASTS - SELL SELL SELL!!!!
(our cashflow depends on it) We will distribute to those of you who havn't received an allocation yet.
It's a bit of fun and is our best income provider so lets get to it!!!!
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Sharks & Stingrays Christmas Party!!
This is planned for Sat Dec 6th at the Liberty Stadium for the Ospreys v Benetton Treviso Heinekin Cup match.We have negotiated use of the Vetch Suite on level two of the West Stand before and after the game.There will be plenty of good food and best priced seats for the game in the West Stand.Obviously,there will be plenty of opportunity for the boys to mingle with their idols and collect autographs and photos.Cost per player will be £5 only!(we'll pay the balance out of membership funds)
Any of our squad members who wish to attend should let me know ASAP as I'll have to get numbers back to the Ospreys after this weekend!!
Parents are also invited at the substantially reduced cost of £35 p/p, which equates to £25 for the West stand seat and £10 for the HOT fork buffet and access to the Vetch Suite.(normal price £55 a head).Again,all those who fancy it should let me know ASAP!! and as no.s are limited it'll have to be on a FIRST COME,-FIRST SERVED basis!! ---Huw
Any of our squad members who wish to attend should let me know ASAP as I'll have to get numbers back to the Ospreys after this weekend!!
Parents are also invited at the substantially reduced cost of £35 p/p, which equates to £25 for the West stand seat and £10 for the HOT fork buffet and access to the Vetch Suite.(normal price £55 a head).Again,all those who fancy it should let me know ASAP!! and as no.s are limited it'll have to be on a FIRST COME,-FIRST SERVED basis!! ---Huw
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
NO TRAINING THIS WEEK!!!!!!!
Just to confirm there will be no training on Wed due to the lights STILL not being sorted and the lack of an alternative venue.
There will be training at 9.30 am prompt on Sun morning for an hour.!!
The squad to face South Gower will be selected from those training on Sunday.
see you then
There will be training at 9.30 am prompt on Sun morning for an hour.!!
The squad to face South Gower will be selected from those training on Sunday.
see you then
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Stats from Sunday 16th Nov
Sharks 26 Dunvant 21
A gritty performance resulted in a deserved win in the first match of the morning.Tries from Ewan,George J,Gethin and Tom and conversions from Callum and Jack (2) ensuring some pay-back from the week before.
Stingrays 21 Dunvant (A) 63
A tough encounter against a very good,well organised side.The forward battle was pretty much even,the difference being three or four very good runners in the opposition ranks.In truth,we were not at our best defensively and allowed their ball carriers too much time and space,making life very difficult for ourselves.As a result,we didn't make the tackles we should have and paid a heavy price with most of tries conceded, individual efforts from long range!!
Tackle practice will be a priority over the next few weeks!
Tries -: Gareth,Harry (2) cons -: Callum (3)
Man of the match was awarded to Tom Glover for his solid and totally committed performance in the first match.He also scored another well deserved try! Well done mate!
Thanks to all the parents for what was a great vocal support again!
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO MADE THE EFFORT TO COME BACK TO THE CLUB POST MATCH.ITS IMPORTANT FOR TEAM BONDING AND BUILDING!!!!
A gritty performance resulted in a deserved win in the first match of the morning.Tries from Ewan,George J,Gethin and Tom and conversions from Callum and Jack (2) ensuring some pay-back from the week before.
Stingrays 21 Dunvant (A) 63
A tough encounter against a very good,well organised side.The forward battle was pretty much even,the difference being three or four very good runners in the opposition ranks.In truth,we were not at our best defensively and allowed their ball carriers too much time and space,making life very difficult for ourselves.As a result,we didn't make the tackles we should have and paid a heavy price with most of tries conceded, individual efforts from long range!!
Tackle practice will be a priority over the next few weeks!
Tries -: Gareth,Harry (2) cons -: Callum (3)
Man of the match was awarded to Tom Glover for his solid and totally committed performance in the first match.He also scored another well deserved try! Well done mate!
Thanks to all the parents for what was a great vocal support again!
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO MADE THE EFFORT TO COME BACK TO THE CLUB POST MATCH.ITS IMPORTANT FOR TEAM BONDING AND BUILDING!!!!
Thursday, 13 November 2008
CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT FOR PARENTS!!!!!
You are all invited to The Contenders' Christmas gig in Bentleys on SAT 13th DEC!
We thought it might be nice to get the parents together for a Christmas drink in Mumbles,before finishing the night off with some punk,funk and rock n roll in Bentos!!!!!
YOU WANNA DANCE??? -- COME OUT AND DANCE!!!!
We thought it might be nice to get the parents together for a Christmas drink in Mumbles,before finishing the night off with some punk,funk and rock n roll in Bentos!!!!!
YOU WANNA DANCE??? -- COME OUT AND DANCE!!!!
Sunday 16th November
This week,we welcome Dunvant to the playing fields of Bishopston Comp!! The Sharks will play Dunvant (B) k.off 10.30, followed by Stingrays v Dunvant (A) k.off around 11.15 .
We plan to have a general training/match prep session from 9.30-10.15 so try to be there for a prompt start.
AS USUAL,food will be laid on at the club after the game.Please make the effort to attend!!!
squad;
(backs)- James,Ewan,Callum,Jack,Tomos,Harry,Connor,Rami,Flynn
(forwards)- Gethin,Joe P,Michael,Tom,george J,Tobias,Morgan,Gareth,Rhydian,Brandon,Joseph Evs
If anyone in this weeks squad can't make it,PLEASE GET IN TOUCH ASAP!!!!
We plan to have a general training/match prep session from 9.30-10.15 so try to be there for a prompt start.
AS USUAL,food will be laid on at the club after the game.Please make the effort to attend!!!
squad;
(backs)- James,Ewan,Callum,Jack,Tomos,Harry,Connor,Rami,Flynn
(forwards)- Gethin,Joe P,Michael,Tom,george J,Tobias,Morgan,Gareth,Rhydian,Brandon,Joseph Evs
If anyone in this weeks squad can't make it,PLEASE GET IN TOUCH ASAP!!!!
Monday, 10 November 2008
TOUGH DAY AT UNDERHILL ! ( SUN 9th NOV)
We arranged two matches for the Sharks this weekend to overcome the lack of training and matches over the last few weeks. Unfortunately this proved to be a tough day for the boys in the wind and the rain at Underhill with the Sharks going down 69-0 to Dunvant and 58-0 to South Gower. The results don't reflect the effort the boys put in as we had only 10 boys to cover both matches.
The Sharks kept going till the very end of the second game and despite the losses there were some good performances especially the running of George Peters in the backs and Jack Jones's passing under pressure. Hopefully there will be brighter days for the Sharks in the near future but the boys can be proud of the commitment they showed on Sunday.
The Sharks kept going till the very end of the second game and despite the losses there were some good performances especially the running of George Peters in the backs and Jack Jones's passing under pressure. Hopefully there will be brighter days for the Sharks in the near future but the boys can be proud of the commitment they showed on Sunday.
Vardre Match stats! (Sun 9th Nov)
Stingrays produced a superb performance up in Vardre on Sunday,running in 12 tries on the way to an impressive 82 point haul.Every player had a great game,the forwards were direct and powerful and the backs were slick and clinical.To0 many highlights to mention them all really, but one try in particular saw some tremendous driving and rucking lead to quick ball for the backs,who created a flowing move, drawing their markers allowing Ewan to cut the line at speed from fullback to score an outstanding touch down.(virtually the whole team were involved in the move!!).A pleasure to watch boys!!!
final score Vardre 7 Stingrays 82
tries: Connor,Ewan (2),Gareth (3),George (3),Harry,Joe Phillips(2)
conv: Callum (7),Connor (4)
Man of the match was awarded to Gareth Lewis for a commanding performance in the heart of the pack.Well done mate,going great guns!
final score Vardre 7 Stingrays 82
tries: Connor,Ewan (2),Gareth (3),George (3),Harry,Joe Phillips(2)
conv: Callum (7),Connor (4)
Man of the match was awarded to Gareth Lewis for a commanding performance in the heart of the pack.Well done mate,going great guns!
Friday, 7 November 2008
RAPID RESPONSE REQUIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!
we will need current chest sizes for all the boys by the end of this weekend as I will be ordering the new hoodies and wet tops MONDAY. These will be funded from the teams account but will only be ordered ONCE, IF YOU SNOOZE............... you lose!!!!!!!
the preffered method of letting me know is by text/e-mail.
Also, we have to register definite numbers for the tour on Monday! so if you havn't put your names down,NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT!!
the preffered method of letting me know is by text/e-mail.
Also, we have to register definite numbers for the tour on Monday! so if you havn't put your names down,NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT!!
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Teams For Sunday 9th November
There will be plenty of action for everyone this weekend as the Sharks entertain a side from Dunvant at Underhill Park,while the Stingrays make the trip to Vardre.
Sharks v Dunvant (Underhill Park k.off 11am)
There will be training/match preparation from 10.15am,with k.off scheduled for 11 o clock.
AFTER THE GAME,PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GO BACK TO THE CLUB,EVEN IF IT'S ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME AND A QUICK DRINK!!!!
There will also be a game against South Gower,as they have had their scheduled fixture cancelled.
Sharks team is as follows:
Michael,Tom G,Gethin,Morgan,Brandon,James Bish,Flynn,Rami,Jack,George Peters,Matthew,Oliver.
WE NEED TO KNOW ASAP IF ANYONE CAN'T MAKE IT!!!!!
Please contact me by phone,txt or e-mail (huw.evs@btinternet.com)
Vardre v Stingrays (Vardre RFC,Clydach k.off 11am)
We should aim to be there for 10.15 for warm up/match prep.There is limited parking at the club,but hopefully a resource centre opposite should be available for any over-spill.
Stingrays team is as follows;
Tobias,Gareth,George J,Rhydian,Joseph Evans,Joe P,Callum,Harry,Jake,Connor,Ewan,Ed Bres
AGAIN,I NEED TO KNOW ASAP IF ANYONE CAN'T MAKE IT!!!!!
Sharks v Dunvant (Underhill Park k.off 11am)
There will be training/match preparation from 10.15am,with k.off scheduled for 11 o clock.
AFTER THE GAME,PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GO BACK TO THE CLUB,EVEN IF IT'S ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME AND A QUICK DRINK!!!!
There will also be a game against South Gower,as they have had their scheduled fixture cancelled.
Sharks team is as follows:
Michael,Tom G,Gethin,Morgan,Brandon,James Bish,Flynn,Rami,Jack,George Peters,Matthew,Oliver.
WE NEED TO KNOW ASAP IF ANYONE CAN'T MAKE IT!!!!!
Please contact me by phone,txt or e-mail (huw.evs@btinternet.com)
Vardre v Stingrays (Vardre RFC,Clydach k.off 11am)
We should aim to be there for 10.15 for warm up/match prep.There is limited parking at the club,but hopefully a resource centre opposite should be available for any over-spill.
Stingrays team is as follows;
Tobias,Gareth,George J,Rhydian,Joseph Evans,Joe P,Callum,Harry,Jake,Connor,Ewan,Ed Bres
AGAIN,I NEED TO KNOW ASAP IF ANYONE CAN'T MAKE IT!!!!!
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Wales v S Africa this SAT
I've got two spare tickets for the match! Give me a bell if anyone interested. 1st come first served.
Huw
Huw
Sunday, 2 November 2008
Result and News from the Gowerton game
We saw a great game of rugby this morning! A fiercely contested forward battle and some lovely back play by both sides ensured a close contest. Gowerton got the first try and conversion to take an early 7 nil lead,but our forwards took control resulting in some powerful bursts from all our pack. Then, from some good ruck play, quick ball enabled our back line to put Harry in to space and he went on a mazy, unstoppable run to score in the corner. 7 - 7 at half time!
Stingrays continued to dominate a strong Gowerton pack early in the second half, the pressure resulting in a powerful burst from George J who bashed his way over to put us in front. Connor added the conversion to make it 14-7 .
The boys were on a roll now and shortly after Tom went on a storming run to surge his way through for a well deserved superb score, Connor adding the conversion once more to take us into a 21-7 lead.
Gowerton got another try right at the end, from a scrappy lineout close to our line when we failed to clear the ball from behind our try line. Final score 21-14! A well deserved, hard earned win, and all the coaches told the boys how proud of them we were.
Thanks very much to Stuart for refereeing (AGAIN) and thanks on behalf of the team, to all the parents for a very vocal support!
Many thanks to all of you who made the effort to come to the club post match. It was great to see the boys sat in a group talking about their win and clearly enjoying the taste of a sweet victory!!!
Man of the match was awarded to Rhydian (The RIPPER) George for a superb "pain in the backside/in your face" type performance from start to finish! Well done mate.
Also, the Player of the month (October) award was given to Joe Phillips in recognition of the great start to the season he has had. Well done Joe, keep up the good work mate!
TRAINING NOTE!! - Due to Wednesday being bonfire night, there won't be training this week .
Vardre AWAY next week so keep up to date on the BLOG for team news etc.
REFEREES!!- for any parents who would be interested in becoming a level 1 qualified ref, the next course is 30th Nov in Carmarthen RFC (9.30 - 16.00). Let me know if you fancy it so I can give you the contact details, or check out the WRU website
Stingrays continued to dominate a strong Gowerton pack early in the second half, the pressure resulting in a powerful burst from George J who bashed his way over to put us in front. Connor added the conversion to make it 14-7 .
The boys were on a roll now and shortly after Tom went on a storming run to surge his way through for a well deserved superb score, Connor adding the conversion once more to take us into a 21-7 lead.
Gowerton got another try right at the end, from a scrappy lineout close to our line when we failed to clear the ball from behind our try line. Final score 21-14! A well deserved, hard earned win, and all the coaches told the boys how proud of them we were.
Thanks very much to Stuart for refereeing (AGAIN) and thanks on behalf of the team, to all the parents for a very vocal support!
Many thanks to all of you who made the effort to come to the club post match. It was great to see the boys sat in a group talking about their win and clearly enjoying the taste of a sweet victory!!!
Man of the match was awarded to Rhydian (The RIPPER) George for a superb "pain in the backside/in your face" type performance from start to finish! Well done mate.
Also, the Player of the month (October) award was given to Joe Phillips in recognition of the great start to the season he has had. Well done Joe, keep up the good work mate!
TRAINING NOTE!! - Due to Wednesday being bonfire night, there won't be training this week .
Vardre AWAY next week so keep up to date on the BLOG for team news etc.
REFEREES!!- for any parents who would be interested in becoming a level 1 qualified ref, the next course is 30th Nov in Carmarthen RFC (9.30 - 16.00). Let me know if you fancy it so I can give you the contact details, or check out the WRU website
Saturday, 1 November 2008
GOWERTON MATCH SUN 2nd NOV
CAN EVERYONE NOW MEET AT BISHOPSTON SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS(JUST OFF THE GLEBE) AT 9.30AM FOR A TRAINING SESSION BEFORE THE MATCH.
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