What a way to start the season! Under a gloriously deceptive November sun — which felt far more like midsummer than mid-autumn — Yate Academy U9s took to the pitch for their very first full-contact rugby match. And best of all, I got to cover this one.. The nervous buzz among players and supporters was electric, and rightly so — this was a big step for the young squad! Facing a well-drilled Frampton side, who already had a few games under their belts, our Yate youngsters rose

Sunday morning rugby doesn’t get much better than this one — Yate\Whitehall\Quin's U14s vs Keynsham  in a contest that had everything: tackles, teamwork, and true grit. Right from the first whistle, it was clear this was going to be a proper game of rugby. Keynsham arrived with a reputation, big squad, slick handling, clinical finishers. However our lads weren’t fazed. They turned up ready to play their game , and what a performance it was. The final score might have read 19