🏉 Match Day Report – Yate v Weston (U7's and U8'sTag)

Oh I love a muddy morning of rugby… and this one had it all — rain, smiles, and a whole lot of young Yate spirit on show!

Despite the conditions (and yes… it was properly wet and muddy), our Under 7s and Under 8s turned up in fantastic numbers to take on Weston. There’s something special about seeing that many young players buzzing to get stuck in — and from the first whistle, you could tell they were ready.

The big focus this week? Teamwork. In defence, in attack, everywhere. And honestly… they absolutely delivered.

The U7s in particular seemed to thrive in the mud — sliding, laughing, and playing some brilliant rugby along the way. What really stood out was how they worked together. These weren’t just individual runs — these were team tries, built through passing, support, and awareness.

A few standout moments that had me smiling on the sidelines:

• Julius putting in a defensive masterclass with back-to-back tags to stop what looked like a certain Weston try — that’s determination right there.

• Rory, stepping up as captain and really taking charge — organising the defensive line and helping shape the attack. A proper leader in the making.

• Elyza and Eloide combining beautifully, running in channels and finishing off a really well-worked try — textbook teamwork!

• And Jacob… a moment of pure class. A solo break, drawing in the final defender, and then calmly offloading at just the right time for a teammate to score. Unselfish and composed — you love to see it.

  
  

What impressed me most wasn’t just the skill — it was the understanding. Players supporting each other, communicating, and really trying to play as a unit. That’s what this stage is all about.

Of course, there are always things to keep working on — a few offside moments in both attack and defence crept in (easy to do when the excitement kicks in!), but that’s all part of the learning journey. And if this is where they are now… the future is looking very bright.

Massive credit to Weston as well — great opponents who helped make it such an enjoyable and competitive morning.

And to the parents and supporters… wow. Standing out there in the cold and rain, still cheering every tag, every run, every try — that energy really does lift the players.

So, muddy kit? ✔️Big smiles? ✔️Brilliant rugby? ✔️

All in all, a fantastic day and another big step forward for this brilliant group of young players. 💙💛