🏉 Rugby Rose’s Match Day Report – Yate U10s vs Thornbury 🏉

Hello everyone, Rugby Rose here, and before we even get into today’s action… a HUGE warm welcome to Rugby Riley, our newest match day reporter! He was over at the Under 14s clash with Midsomer Norton this weekend and absolutely smashed his first outing. With so much happening across the club — especially in our buzzing Academy — we’re thrilled to have him join myself and Rugby Rob. The trio is complete!

Now… onto our incredible Under 10s, who took on a very strong Thornbury side this weekend — and WOW, what a morning of rugby.

🔥 Energy, Effort, and Pure Determination

Right from the first whistle, you could feel the excitement. The team were up for it, full of energy, smiles, and ready to take on anything. This group always brings passion, but today they stepped it up another level.

Thornbury came with real quality — strong carrying, quick ball movement, and relentless pressure that really tested our defensive line. But our U10s? They rose to it. Hard hits, brave tackles, and incredible teamwork throughout. A special mention has to go to Logan, who put in some absolutely spectacular tackles to keep us in the fight. Proper bravery and technique — brilliant stuff.

💥 Standout Moment – The Team Try of the Day

This one came during our second game, and honestly… it was textbook rugby.

Scrummage deep in our own half. A strong, determined carry from Dennis. Perfect ruck support from Ollie. Then phase after phase — three quick, controlled passages of play, shifting the ball away from danger. We punched through the defensive line and went the distance for a brilliant try.

Whether it was Ollie or Harry who dotted it down (I’ll blame the excitement for the memory lapse! 😅), the finish doesn’t even matter — because it was the teamwork that made it magic. A complete squad effort from start to finish.

🧠 Learning, Adapting, Growing

With the introduction of the scrummage at this age, the players had to think more about shape, positioning, and spacing — and they adapted so well. Thornbury challenged us with ball ripping and quick transitions, but as the minutes ticked by, our team improved, adjusted, and grew.

And that’s what this age group is all about — development. Every week they add new pieces to the puzzle, and it’s such a joy to watch.

🌟 Three Words to Sum Up the Day

Progress. Teamwork. Fun.

Exactly what rugby should be.

💙 A Group That Makes Us Proud

I say this every time I watch these young players, but honestly, this group is special. Their work rate for each other, their positivity, their resilience, the way they encourage and lift their teammates… it’s second to none. You can’t help but feel proud standing on the sideline.

And it’s not just the players ,

the coaches and parents bring so much passion and support that it creates an atmosphere you can’t help but get swept up in.

Their effort has even helped us secure new funding, meaning the U10s and U11s will now have midweek training added to their schedule! A massive thank you to our Chairman and Club Development Officers for championing these young stars. This group truly is the future of our club — the boys will grow into our Colts, and our girls into the South Glos Falcons. What a journey we have ahead.

🤝 Want to Join the Fun?

If you’re in Year 5, or know someone who is, come and get stuck in!

• Wednesdays: 18:30–19:30

• Sundays: From 10:00

• All sessions are FREE. Come make friends, build confidence, learn rugby, and enjoy some proper fun in the mud!

Another brilliant day for our Under 10s — progress everywhere, smiles everywhere, and hearts full of rugby.

See you all next week!

Rugby Rose 🌹