🏉 Rugby Rob’s Match Day Blog Yate U8s vs Thornbury – A Tag Rugby Thriller! 🏉

If you ever needed proof that the future of Yate Rugby is bright, the U8s delivered it in style

this weekend! Under perfect home-game energy and the loud support of our incredible parents, the squad stepped onto the pitch buzzing with excitement—and they absolutely matched it with their performance.

From the first whistle, the U8s showed exactly what they’ve been working on in training. Their teamwork was the true standout today. Phase after phase, they kept their shape, communicated brilliantly, and used the 6-tag rule like seasoned pros—winning multiple turnovers through pure grit and smart rugby. That sort of consistency at this age is something special.

It wasn’t an easy day, with fewer players than usual, but you wouldn’t have known it. Every single child dug deep, backed each other, and pushed forward. By the final whistle, their tired smiles said it all. As a coach, I couldn’t have been prouder of their determination and togetherness.

👏 Player Shoutouts While this was truly a full-team effort, two players deserve an extra nod:

• Jacob H – phenomenal ball-carrying all game. Every run was direct, confident, and full of intent.

• Daniel – work ethic off the charts. He never stopped, never slowed, and lifted everyone around him.

  
  

💡 What We Learned

Today proved the power of short passes, moving forward as a unit, and trusting teammates. These fundamentals will be huge for the team's development as the season unfolds.

🙌 The Supporters

A huge thank you to all the parents—your encouragement, cheers, and positivity make a massive difference. The kids feed off that energy, and today it really showed.

🟡 Three Words to Sum Up the Day:

Progressive. Collaborative. Energetic.

This was more than just a match it was the first real opportunity to see where this growing squad is, how much they’ve already developed, and the exciting potential they have for the season ahead.

And a quick word on Thornbury: what a brilliant, organised, high-energy side. They pushed us, matched our effort, and helped create a fantastic showcase of local U8 rugby talent. Today’s winner? Rugby itself.

Roll on the next one, U8s, you’re going places!

Rugby Rob 🏉🔥