Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: November 2013

Sunday 24 November 2013

Dunvant V Dragons. (Away). 24/11/13.

We played Dunvant at their ground today. The weather was cold but if you play rugby in Wales it goes with the territory! The new jerseys have arrived and look fantastic. Thank you to our sponsors your help and Nigel for his design. The rugby was less than fantastic! We were not at our best today and need to make more tackles. Things need to improve next week or Mal and I will lose our voices! Sorry about the photo of Tom. This wa a slight error. He does deserve a special mention as supporter of the week for dressing in Mumbles colours. Luca was our captain today. Man of the Match was Lewis who was everywhere today. He tackled, scored trys, supported others and applied pressure at Dunvant re-starts. Tackler of the week was Rhidian. Mark.

Saturday 23 November 2013

New jerseys will be issued on Sunday when we play Dunvant

Our new jerseys have arrived!!!! Nigel's design looks great. We will issue the jerseys on Sunday when we play Dunvant. Please arrive at 10:30. I also have some larger socks. If yours fit please keep them. If you need larger socks please wash, pair and return to me so that I can issue them to someone else or pass them on to a younger team. Thanks for your help. See you on Sunday. Mark.

Sunday 17 November 2013

Dragons V South Gower. (Home). 17/11/13

The second of our the games today was against South Gower. The coaches are really pleased with the improvement in our performance. All the boys played well today. There were some crunching tackles and great supporting play leading to trys. Thank you to Nick who has bought a new trophy for the team. The Tune Tremendous Tackling Trophy TTTT will be awarded each weak! The first winner of this prestigious award was Rhys. He put in a crunching tackle towards the end of the South Gower game. The parents could hear the thump at the side of the pitch! Captains today were Will (New Dock Stars Game) and Lewis (South Gower Game); both did a great job. Player of the week was awarded to Aeadan. Thank you parents for your support. Hope you enjoyed the rugby. Mark.

Dragons V New Dock Stars (Home). 17/11/13.

The Dragons Played 2 games today against the New Dock Stars and South Gower. We has a great game against the New Dock Stars with a strong first half. Both teams were evenly matched with some great rugby. Mark.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Gorseinon V Dragons (Away). 10/11/12

Wow Dragons you were brilliant today! We played our friends Gorseinon at their home ground. The game was evenly matched with both teams attacking and defending well. Areas for improvement are tackling and passing quickly so that we maintain momentum. Rhidian was the captain this week. Choosing player of the week was very difficult as the whole team played well. The parents decide to award this the trophy to James. Well done boys; as one of the dads said "this is the best he has seen you play". Mark.

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Joining Our Team

If you are visiting the blog because you are interested in joining our team I thought you may like some information about us.

The Mumbles Dragons are a great little team. Our current age group is under 11’s which caters for boys and girls in year 6. We are part of Mumbles RFC a club with great heritage and an exciting future as we plan to build new pitches and an amazing club house in Underhill Park. Our team has many original players who started when they were just 6 years old. Unfortunately some of our team stopped playing rugby at the start of this season because of other
commitments. This is why we are trying to recruit.

We train every Wednesday evening in Whitestone Primary School at 18:30. Games are held on Sunday mornings. There are hundreds of photographs on our blog that show the team in action.

There won’t be any charge for new players until you are sure you want to join our team. Come along to training, meet the players, and see if you like it. If you stay with us our subs are just £3.50 a month if you pay by direct debit. We will provide a team jersey and socks. The kit required is basic. You will need a pair of rugby boots and a gum shield (available from stores such as Sports Direct).

If you would like to try rugby and meet the team it would be great to see you. Give me a call on 07468 742 631. Thanks for your interest. Mark.

Fixture List 2015 - 16

All home games will be at Bishopston leisure center.

This list will be amended thought the season if there are any changes. We will try and fill some of the vacant fixtures. If we cant we may use time as training sessions. Parents will receive a text message before each game.

06/09/15 Fall Bay (Away)

13/09/15 Morriston (Away)

20/09/15 Bonymaen (Home)

27/09/15 Gowerton (Home)

04/10/15 No Fixture

11/10/15 No Fixture

18/10/15 South Gower (Home)

25/10/15 Dunvant (Away)

01/11/15 Vardre (Home)

08/11/15 Loughor (Away)

15/11/15 Penlan (Home)

22/11/15 No Fixture

29/11/15 Swansea Uplands (Home)

06/12/15 No Fixture

13/12/15 Waunarlwydd (Home)

20/12/15 Morriston (Home)

CHRISTMAS BREAK

10/01/16 Gowerton (Away)

17/01/16 Loughor (Home)

24/01/16 Waunarlwydd (Away)

31/01/16 South Gower (Away)

07/02/16 Vardre (Away)

14/02/16 Dunvant (Home)

21/02/16 No Fixture

28/02/16 Gorseinon (Away)

06/03/16 Penlan (Away)

13/03/16 Fall Bay (Home)

EASTER BREAK

03/04/16 Pontarddulais (Home)

10/04/16 Bonymaen (Away)

17/04/16 Swansea Uplands (Away)

Training

WRU Rules for Under 11's Rugby

1) For all passes, free kicks and penalties a player must place the ball on the floor and tap it forward with the foot. If done incorrectly it must be taken again. Defending team must retreat 5m when a free pass is awarded. No Cavalry Charges permitted. 2m maximum run for receiver of pass.

2) Tackle below waist. More than one tackler permitted. The tackler, or first player arriving at a tackle, can pick up the ball and go unless ruck is formed.

3) Contested tackles (rucking). Only 1 player from each team to contest the tackle. Can be any player involved in the tackle or an arriving player. Acting scrum half must pass the ball after a ruck has been formed. Off side line is 1m back from the rear most part of the body at the tackle area.

4) Scrums are static. 5 v 5 scrum for knock on. Both hookers can strike for the ball. Defending scrum half to remain at tunnel. Winning scrum half passes the ball from the scrum.

5) 4 man uncontested lineouts. No catch and drive. No Lifting. Ball must enter above head height. Off side remains until scrum half passes or run with the ball.

6) No mauling, no hand-offs and no ripping the ball allowed.

7) Kicking is permitted in your own half.

8) The team who have scored drop kicks the ball to the oposing team at the re-start.

9) Trys and conversions are the only way to score. Use available posts.

Membership

In common with the other junior teams we would like your children to become members of Mumbles Rugby Club. Membership is £42 a year. The Dragons keep most of the money which we will use to purchase training equipment and provide the players with their team clothing. £10 of the fee goes to Mumbles Rugby Club. The money can be paid in cash, cheque or by direct debit. If you have any problem with the fees please contact Mark in strict confidence. We don't want the fees to stop the kids from playing.