Mumbles Dragons Under 11's Rugby Team: March 2014

Sunday 23 March 2014

Dragons V Swansea Uplands. Home. 32/03/14.

We played Swansea Uplands today at home in Bishopston. The weather was cold but dry. Swansea Uplands are a great team and we put in a reasonable performance against them. Our captain today was Will. Tackler of the week was Lewis. Our player of the week was Sam. He was the first recipient of our beautiful sterling silver platter! No expense has been spent on this wonderful award! I just hope its more durable than the last 3 player of the week trophies! Mark.

Sunday 16 March 2014

Dargons V Vardre (Away) 16/03/14

We played Vardre today at their ground. The weather was amazing but the rugby was not! The Dragons were thrashed in the first 10 minutes. We did not score a try whilst Vardre ran in 6. Nick, our official photographer for the day, got so boared that he took a 'selfie' and a picture of a worm! After the break the boys appeared to wake up and the rugby improved! Our Captain today was Corey. Player of the week was awarded to Aedan. Mark.

Monday 10 March 2014

Dragons V Goweron. (Home - Underhill Park). 10/03/14.

What a contrast with our last game; The Dragons had to content wih bright sunlight and heat as we played Gowerton in Underhill Park. The boys were fantastic this week. There is a noicable improvement in our rugby. Sam was our captain this week. James was awarded the tackle of the week trophy by the parents. Well done boys. Mark.

Saturday 8 March 2014

Dragons V Morriston (Away). 02/03/14

The Dragons played Morriston last weekend at their ground. The weather when we left Mumbles was fine so I left my coat in the house; this was a big mistake! The weather broke as the game started. As you can see from the photographs the players and parents were soaked! This did not affect the rugby and it was a really good game. The boys put some of the supportive running into practice and started to pass the ball out to the wings. Well done Lewis, Rhidian, Rhys and Dexter I watched you doing this. Max had a good run. All the boys played really well. We could not award player of the week as the trophy was smashed in Whitestone School! Well done to Dexter who was awarded the tackle of the week trophy. Thank you Morriston for a great game and the welcome sausage and chips in the club. 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.