by Martin Thomas | Mar 23, 2014 | Club Info
Well today saw us entertain what I would say is the best U12s side in Gloucestershire in Cinderford. The game was played over 4 quarters and was closer than we expected although the score did not reflect this.
1st Quarter
Tewkesbury 0 v Cinderford 20
The game started with Tewkesbury not quite awake and with Cinderford looking hungrier. Although Tewkesbury did very well at the breakdown Cinderford picked up two interception tries as Tewkesbury were attacking and scored two further tries with quick hands across their back.
2nd Quarter
Tewkesubry 0 v Cinderford 10
The second quarter started where the first had finished with Tewkesbury competing well in all aspects. But again Cinderford’s backs were too good and two further tries were scored by Cinderford. Tewkesbury battled on despite the score.
3rd Quarter
Tewkesbury 0 v Cinderford 5
The third quarter was a lot tighter with Tewkesbury taking Cinderford on with some good forwards and backs play.
4th Quarter
Tewkesbury 0 v Cinderford 30
By this time Tewkesbury had given their all and were now tiring rapidly with only one subsitute on the bench. Lots of missed tackles and not enough numbers at rucks saw Cinderford continue as before and scored some very good tries through their back and forwards.
We have played Cinderford every year and today taught us that the Tewkesbury boys are getting better despite the score and for that they must be proud of themselves. All the hard work is paying off and next year will see us go to the 15 man game in a relatively good place.
Well done Cinderford it is always a pleasure to play this fixture.
M.OM. Reece Turner (Players) and Liam Keen (Coaches)
by Martin Thomas | Mar 16, 2014 | Club Info
Today saw Tewkesbury Tigers U12s at the County Festival. It was a great day and the sun shine was sure going to help.
The boys were drawn in a relatively good pool and the scores were as follows
Tewkesbury 0 v Old Patesians 10
Cheltenham Tigers 0 v Tewkesbury 5 (Try: S.Thomas)
Tewkesbury 0 v Spartans 15
Tewkesbury 15 v Fairford 5 (Tries: B.Roberts, O. Osbourne, W.Wallace)
With two wins and two losses we expected to get through to the plate quarter finals and did. We were drawn with Minchinhampton.
The game was very close with Tewkesbury seeing most of the ball but unfortunately a place in the semi’s was not to be and the final score was
Tewkesbury 0 v Minchinhampton 5
We are very proud of the boys. Well done
by Martin Thomas | Mar 9, 2014 | Club Info, Under 12's
Today saw Tewkesbury U12s play the ninth match of the season at home to Old Richians.
This is always a tough and quite even fixture and today was to be no different.
As it was a hot sunny morning we decided to play the game over four 15 minute quarters to give the boys chance for drink breaks.
The first quarter was very even with both sides playing good rugby. Tewkesbury’s back look good when the ball was played through the hands and made some good ground.
The second quarter was dominated by Old Richians through the the rucks and scrums which paid off with them scoring a a try to level the games.
In the third quarter Old Richian carried on where they had finished and through some powerful forward play scored a second to take the lead. However Tewkesbury dug deep and scored again through the forwards to level the game.
In the final quarter Tewkesbury started to play the ball through the hands and were rewarded from retaining the ball through multiple phases with two tries.
Tewkesbury won again making it 8 out of 9 games this season and unbeaten at home.
Final Score was : Tewkesbury 28 – Old Richians 14
We are proud of all the boys at Tewkesbury on another great performance. Well done boys.
Man of the Match was O. Osbourne (Players) and B.Roberts (Coaches)
Tries scored by : W.Wallace (2), B.Roberts (2)
Conversions by : S.Thomas, T.Leggett, O.Osbourne, B.Roberts
by Martin Thomas | Mar 2, 2014 | Club Info, Under 12's
Today saw Tewkesbury U12s play the eighth match of the season at home to Stroud.
The moats is now definately a stronghold as Tewkesbury won again making it 7 out of 8 games this season.
The start of the match saw two side playing strong running rugby with Tewkesbury scoring, then Stroud, then Tewkesbury then Stroud. After that Tewkesbury started to dominate play and scored four tries without return. This obviously stirred something in Stroud who came back strong scoring four more tries of their own. This brought the score to 42 – 42.
Tewkesbury held strong scoring two more tries to win.
Final Score was : Tewkesbury 56 – Stroud 42
We are proud of all the boys at Tewkesbury on another great performance. Well done boys.
Man of the Match was J. Brinn (Players) and J.Carter (Coaches)
Tries scored by : S.Thomas(2), W.Wallace, T.Samuels, D.Quemby, T.Leggett, B.Roberts, N.Knight
Conversions by : S.Thomas (2), T.Leggett(2), O.Osbourne(2), B.Roberts, N.Knight
by Martin Thomas | Jan 19, 2014 | Club Info, Under 12's
Today saw Tewkesbury U12s play the seventh match of the season at home to Evesham.
The moats is now a stronghold as Tewkesbury won again making it 6 out of 7 games this season.
The first 20 mins showed exactly how all the hard training could be used in a game with fast flowing hands with Tewkesbury crossing the line 4 times .
However Evesham never gave up and managed to cross the Tewkesbury line for a score.
The second 20 mins showed a resurgence from Evesham with some strong defence, scrummaging and rucking. Both Tewkesbury and Evesham scored 2 tries a piece.
In the final period Tewkesbury returned to become the more dominant scoring 3 more tries .
Final Score was : Tewkesbury 61 – Evesham 15
We are proud of all the boys at Tewkesbury on another great performance. Well done boys.
Man of the Match was O. Osbourne (Players) and T.Rothwell (Coaches)
Tries scored by : M.Dibble (3), E.Perry, S.Thomas (2), T.Leggett(2), N.Knight
Conversions by : S.Thomas (2), T.Leggett, O.Osbourne(2), B.Roberts (2) N.Knight
