Match Reports - Sunday 25 November 2007

Weymouth Under 9`s Vs Dorchester and Ivel barbarians

Dorchester 0-Weymouth 25

This first game started at a fast pace with good skills being displayed by both teams but it was the Weymouth team that eventually broke the deadlock when James Davis picked up the ball in the Weymouth half and run the length of the pitch to cross the line. The game continued at a fast pace and following a good run Sam Skelson managed to cross the line to bring the score at half time to Dorchester 0 - Weymouth 10.In the second half the Dorchester side had to attack from the start which left space for the Weymouth side to capitalize on. In the second half Weymouth Scored three more tries (two by Macauley Quinn and another by James Davis). Both sides showed some good rugby skills and great promise for the future

The game finished Weymouth 25- Dorchester 0 , all of the children that played in the game enjoyed the taking part and Both teams showed great sportsmanship.

Ivel Barbarians 0 - Weymouth 5

The second game was a evenly match contest with both sides showing good skills and the result was always going to be close. Eventually Troy Brocklebank managed to find some space to cross the line for the only try of the game. Despite some good attacking skills by ivel barbarians Weymouth managed to hang on for the victory.

All members of the Weymouth Squad played some part in the games.

Weymouth Under 10`s Vs Dorchester and Ivel barbarians

Under 10's V. Ivel Barbarians 0 - 25

Weymouth U10 lead by Alex Purseglove put up a valiant defence against a well drilled Ivel Barbarians side. During the first half they held their own in the pack but struggled to capitalize on their possession, conceding three trys during the first half.

At half time Weymouth brought on six substitutes to ensure that all players got at least half a game each, this lead to an improvement in the tackling in the three quarters and Weymouth only conceded a further two trys.

Under 10's V. Dorchester 5 - 15

Dorchester started with a try fairly early on, Weymouth fought back and where rewarded with a fine try from Alex Purseglove.
During the second half Weymouth defended well, with some good tackling, but ccnceed a further two trys.
Thanks go to the Dorchester based referee / coach who officiated over both games.

Weymouth Man of the Match was awarded to Alex Purseglove who lead by example and was to be found in the thick of it at all times. Best tackle was awarded to Noah Dewell for an excellent try saving tackle in the second half. Most improved player of the week was George Harvey.

Weymouth u 12 vs Ivel Barbarians and Dorchester 

In the first game of this triangular tournament, Weymouth got into their stride early on and two tries by Zac Snyden placed them well in control at half time. The second half was dissapointing and some weak tackling allowed Ivel back into the match to snatch a late draw with the last move of the game. 

In the second game, weymouth went down by 4 tries to one against a robust Dorchester side. One try from Josh Brunel after a smart piece of thinking at a penalty was scant reward for some of the best rugby weymouth played all season. They put down two certain tries with dropped passes and the scoreline subsequently did not reflect the effort of the weymouth lads. The boys are all responding well to training and are capable of playing very good rugby on their day.The coaches will work hard this week on tackling drills before the next match.