Yate Under 11s vs Nailsea & Backwell

What a brilliant showing from the Yate Under 11s this weekend as they took on a strong Nailsea & Backwell side. From the first whistle it was clear there was a noticeable size difference across the teams, but if this match proved anything, it’s that heart, skill and trust in your training count for far more.

Yate started brightly and the first quarter was evenly matched, with both teams testing each other. Yate showed real confidence in their rucking and support play, working hard at the breakdown and moving the ball with purpose. That effort paid off with a couple of well-earned tries, finished smartly by Jayden and Humphrey great rewards for their hard work and awareness.

As the match went on, Nailsea & Backwell used their size and skills well and came on strong through the final three quarters, but Yate never backed down. Instead, they stuck to their principles, trusted their skills and continued to take the game to the opposition. The resilience, work rate and teamwork on show were hugely impressive.

A massive congratulations to Charlie Tibbetts, who made his very first appearance for the team and walked away with Player of the Match. An outstanding debut involved throughout, brave in contact and a fantastic example of how quickly players can settle into this group. It was also Parker’s first game, and it was great to see him throwing himself into the action and enjoying the experience.

Special mention has to go to Phoeb, who put in an outstanding performance. Her perfectly timed tackles and intelligent ball play were a joy to watch — honestly, that girl is something else. South Glos Falcons will be watching closely, and you’d be brave to bet against her future heading towards the Bears Ladies setup.

This season has seen the introduction of Wednesday night training, and you can really see the impact it’s having. The team’s confidence, skill level and understanding of the game are growing week by week, and the progress of the players is there for all to see.

If you’re in Year 6 and fancy giving rugby a go, this is an exciting, welcoming and up-and-coming team to be part of. Training takes place Wednesdays 6:30–7:30pm, with matches on Sundays — and after watching this group today, the future couldn’t look brighter.

Well done, Yate U11s — keep trusting the process 🌹🏉

Rugby Rose