🏉 Rugby Rob’s Match Day Blog

🏉 Rugby Rob’s Match Day Blog

Frampton 2s 28 – 24 Yate 1s

“Not our day… but plenty to be proud of.”

Hey everyone, Rugby Rob here thawed out, dried off, and ready to unpack a windy, wet, gritty afternoon of rugby where Yate didn’t quite get the result they wanted… but absolutely showed enough fight to remind everyone just how dangerous this squad can be.

Let’s get into it.

🌩️ A Chaotic Build-Up, A Determined Start

Between the grim weather and a late venue switch, the pre-match vibes were… let’s say “unique.” But Yate rolled in with shoulders back and a point to prove.

And despite the conditions and injuries, they stuck at it all game long.

🔥 Standout Moment – A Try Worth 60 Metres of Cheer

Space was rare. Time was even rarer. But Yate manufactured both with a beautifully planned forward set-up:

➡️ Crisp phases➡️ Smart tip-on➡️ Backs steaming into daylight

One bruising run, one perfectly timed offload, and suddenly we were flying upfield. A 60-metre surge ending in a try that felt massive heading into half time — especially with the swirling first-half wind behind us.

That score was all skill, belief, and teamwork.

😣 Final Whistle Feelings

Going into the game, there was excitement… but also a sense of uncertainty with the late changes. By full time? Regret the type that stings because everyone knew we had more to give.

But the way Yate clawed back to within one score? That tells you everything about the character of this group.

✨ What We Did Well

It wasn’t a day where much went smoothly. BUT, in between the chaos, the quality still shone through:

• Big carries in tight spaces

• Smart moments under pressure

• Young players stepping up

• Injuries handled with grit and calm

On a different day, with a different bounce of the ball, this match looks very different.

🧱 Team Resilience – The Final 10 Minutes

If you want to bottle the Yate spirit, watch the last 10 minutes again.

Yate:

• Dominated the Frampton pack

• Won collisions

• Played territory perfectly

• Showed clear belief in the comeback

Five more minutes? We’re genuinely asking questions. Maybe even rewriting the score line.

🤝 Credit to Frampton

They’ve had a near-perfect start to their season, and you can see why.

They:

• Played smarter in the conditions

• Took their chances

• Controlled key moments

Fully deserved winners on the day but they know Yate pushed them right to the edge.

⭐ Debut Highlight – Matt Gibbs

What a cameo! In his first Yate appearance, Matt Gibbs made instant impact:

• Strong carries

• Broke tackles

• Put Evan in for a try

Unfortunately his day ended early with a groin strain — but he showed plenty to get excited about. This lad will be one to watch.

🙌 Supporters – Absolute Legends

To everyone who travelled in the rain… switched their plans at the last minute… and still cheered non-stop:

You made the difference.

In that final 20 minutes especially, your voices genuinely lifted the team.

🗣️ Three Words?

I’ll go with:

Fight. Learn. Respond.

💬 Final Thoughts from Rugby Rob

Yes, a tough loss. Yes, frustrations. But the heart, the flashes of quality, the final-quarter dominance… those are the seeds of a big response next week.

This team knows what they’re capable of — and they’re ready to show it.

Onwards, Yate. 💛💙