🏉 Under 7s Match Day Blog - Yate RFC U7s v Oldfield RFC

If you want a reminder of why rugby is brilliant, go and watch the Under 7s on a match day — and this one against Oldfield had everything.

The excitement was buzzing before kick-off. Playing in front of the stand, inside the athletics track, with loads of parents watching gave the kids an extra spring in their step. You could feel it straight away — big smiles, plenty of energy, and a real sense of occasion.

The standout moment for me was a proper team try. The group worked through the phases, combined beautifully, and finished it off with Molly crossing the line — a moment that summed up just how much these players are learning already.

What really impressed was that everyone stepped up. Every single player showed skills they’ve been grafting away at in training — setting their defensive line well, communicating clearly, and being ready to attack straight from restarts. For an Under 7s group, that’s huge progress.

There were also some brilliant moments of determination. Oldfield’s tag belts were not easy to grab, but instead of getting frustrated, Yate doubled down — working together, staying patient, and eventually getting those tags in. A great example of resilience at such a young age.

It was also a big day for several players playing their first-ever match, and they handled it brilliantly. Performing in a match environment can be a big step, but the progress on show was fantastic.

Huge credit to Oldfield as well — a determined, kind, and fun-loving group who played the game in exactly the right spirit. A great opposition and a great learning experience for everyone involved.

And finally, the atmosphere. Parents from both sides brought the noise, encouragement, and positivity, creating a brilliant environment that really spurred the players on. This is what grassroots rugby should look like.

Three words to sum it up?👉 Fun. Frantic. Wet.

Exactly how Under 7s rugby should be 💙💛