Gowerton travelled to Waunarlwydd looking to improve on last weekends performance, but unfortunately let themselves down badly.
Waunarlwydd were too strong in the forwards and Gowerton forwards were lacking in aggression. Gowerton's back line were guilty of not stretching the ball wide and getting caught up in the middle where Waun's defence was very strong. All said and done Gowerton were exasperated by their lack of sensible play and let themselves down badly with only themselves to blame. Hopefully the return game will be more of a competitive match.
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Gowerton 24 - Swansea Uplands 48
Swansea Ups travelled to Gowerton on the morning of Halloween with Gowerton looking to carry on their run of form. When the match kicked off Gowerton started strongly with some good running from the backs. With one strong drive to the Uplands try line the ball was stolen by an Uplands forward and cleared with an excellent kick by their No. 10 into touch. Sam Winrow, Gowerton's full back, thinking quickly took a quick throw in to Matthew Williams who jinked to the try line to score the first try, which went unconverted.
Swansea Uplands restarted and from the resulting ruck won a scrum from which they scored in the corner, which also went unconverted, score now being 5 - 5.
From the restart Swansea Ups started to gain the upper hand with some good rucking and thus scored another two well worked trys through their backs, with one conversion. The score now at 5 - 17 to Uplands. In respone Liam Morgan, Gowerton's flanker scored an excellent try with a strong run up the middle of the field, then converted by Matthew Williams. But Swansea Uplands then went on to score a converted try just before half time, leaving the score 12 - 24 to Uplands.
The 2nd half started strongly for Gowerton with a very strong powerful drive putting Liam Morgan over for his 2nd try, which went unconverted. But Swansea Ups hit back with another 2 quick tries which went unconverted.
Gowerton then scored the last try with a good drive on the Uplands try line to put Luke Williams over for a good try which was converted. But then another 2 good tries by Uplands, which were also converted left the final score 24 - 48 to Swansea Uplands.
In summary it was a strong forward game from Swansea Uplands, but Gowerton let themselves down in many ways on the day.
Swansea Uplands restarted and from the resulting ruck won a scrum from which they scored in the corner, which also went unconverted, score now being 5 - 5.
From the restart Swansea Ups started to gain the upper hand with some good rucking and thus scored another two well worked trys through their backs, with one conversion. The score now at 5 - 17 to Uplands. In respone Liam Morgan, Gowerton's flanker scored an excellent try with a strong run up the middle of the field, then converted by Matthew Williams. But Swansea Uplands then went on to score a converted try just before half time, leaving the score 12 - 24 to Uplands.
The 2nd half started strongly for Gowerton with a very strong powerful drive putting Liam Morgan over for his 2nd try, which went unconverted. But Swansea Ups hit back with another 2 quick tries which went unconverted.
Gowerton then scored the last try with a good drive on the Uplands try line to put Luke Williams over for a good try which was converted. But then another 2 good tries by Uplands, which were also converted left the final score 24 - 48 to Swansea Uplands.
In summary it was a strong forward game from Swansea Uplands, but Gowerton let themselves down in many ways on the day.
Sunday 24 October 2010
Penclawdd 5 Gowerton 43
Gowerton travelled to Penclawdd and started strongly with some good drives from the forwards, but Penclawdd managed to hold on for the earlier period. Then Matthew Williams scored a well worked try through the backs which he then converted. Gowerton then started to get the upper hand with some strong running from Liam Morgan and Dylan Treharne, from with which a well worked drive from the forwards gave Dylan Treharne the first of his tries which was then converted. From the restart another strong drive from the forwards resulted in Dylan Treharne scoring his second try which went unconverted. Once the game restarted some excellent passing via the Gowerton backs put Lewis Brooks over in the corner which also went unconverted.
Gowerton attacked again from the restart but some good defence from Penclawdd kept Gowerton out on half time.
The second half started with already under strength Penclawdd two injuries which resulted in the game becoming fragmented. Dylan Treharne scored his third try with an excellent run into the Penclawdd twenty two which was converted. Towards the end of the game after some excellent driving by the forwards No 8 Tom Morgan dived over to score their final try of the game which was converted by Matthew Williams.
Fair play to Penclawdd who have some good individuals but on the day Gowerton were too strong.
Well played also to Jamie John, Lewis Brooks, Nathan Williams, Oliver Thomas and Alex Freeman who showed some excellent sportsmanship.
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Gowerton attacked again from the restart but some good defence from Penclawdd kept Gowerton out on half time.
The second half started with already under strength Penclawdd two injuries which resulted in the game becoming fragmented. Dylan Treharne scored his third try with an excellent run into the Penclawdd twenty two which was converted. Towards the end of the game after some excellent driving by the forwards No 8 Tom Morgan dived over to score their final try of the game which was converted by Matthew Williams.
Fair play to Penclawdd who have some good individuals but on the day Gowerton were too strong.
Well played also to Jamie John, Lewis Brooks, Nathan Williams, Oliver Thomas and Alex Freeman who showed some excellent sportsmanship.
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Wednesday 20 October 2010
NO Training Thursday 21st October
There will be NO training tomorrow night unfortunately we had to cancel. We have an away game v Penclawdd Sunday details to follow.
Monday 18 October 2010
Gowerton 53 - Morriston 0
On another glorious October morning the Starch entertained the Stags of Morriston. At the kick off the intensity of the Gowerton team was at the fore with slick handling and excellent support play. On the hottest October day so far this year both teams did well to play an expansive game. With excellent play from both backs and forwards, Gowerton took the game to Morriston and came away with a 33 - 0 lead at half time.
Despite a comeback by Morriston which was in vain, Gowerton piled on the pressure and came away worthy winners.
Outstanding tries from Gowerton included 2 for Dylan Treharne, 2 for Lewis Brooks, 1 a piece for Oliver Thomas, Liam Morgan, Ashley Watkins, Matthew Williams and a closing try from Jamie John ended an outstanding performance from the whole team. Thanks to Denzil the match day referee.
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Despite a comeback by Morriston which was in vain, Gowerton piled on the pressure and came away worthy winners.
Outstanding tries from Gowerton included 2 for Dylan Treharne, 2 for Lewis Brooks, 1 a piece for Oliver Thomas, Liam Morgan, Ashley Watkins, Matthew Williams and a closing try from Jamie John ended an outstanding performance from the whole team. Thanks to Denzil the match day referee.
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Sunday 10 October 2010
Dunvant 20 Gowerton 27
Another outstanding win for the Starch! Gowerton no longer a training exercise and continue their march up the success ladder with a great win against local rivals Dunvant.
After Dunvant scored some early points Liam Morgan scored a well rehearsed try for Gowerton to reduce the deficit. Gowerton then took control of the game at this stage and put more points on the board with further tries from Ashley Watkins, Matthew Williams and a second for Liam Morgan. Dunvant then reduced the deficit with a couple of late tries but Gowerton scored a penalty in the last minute to record a comfortable and satisfying victory. Final score 27 - 20!!!
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After Dunvant scored some early points Liam Morgan scored a well rehearsed try for Gowerton to reduce the deficit. Gowerton then took control of the game at this stage and put more points on the board with further tries from Ashley Watkins, Matthew Williams and a second for Liam Morgan. Dunvant then reduced the deficit with a couple of late tries but Gowerton scored a penalty in the last minute to record a comfortable and satisfying victory. Final score 27 - 20!!!
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Monday 27 September 2010
Gowerton 53 Loughor 14
On Sunday Gowerton invited Loughor to Victoria Road on a very pleasant sunny autumn morning. A game of running rugby was on the cards and as a spectator this was not a disappointment with the ball being thrown widely around the ground. Gowerton came out as the positive team and took the game to Loughor. The Gowerton forwards were immense in the set piece leaving Loughor stunned and shocked! Outstanding back running was in Gowerton's best interest when Cameron Davies, Matthew Williams and Liam Morgan ran in some excellent tries. Half time score was 24 - 0.
Some excellent running from Loughor brought the score back to 29 - 7 with a try from Scott Rees and Joe Harris, but Gowerton were far too strong and determined for Loughor and took the game back to Loughor with more tries from Jack Porter, Liam Morgan (who had a hatrick) and David Dudley-Jones. Together with some excellent kicking from Matthew Williams the score line continued to increase. But towards the end of the game a bit of high spirits between the two teams left the linesman Dean Thomas flying through the air and pounding to the ground. The game finished with Gowerton feeling very proud of their performance with a final score of 53 points to 14. Well done to both teams for an outstanding game of rugby and thanks to Mike Bulpitt, match day referee.
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Some excellent running from Loughor brought the score back to 29 - 7 with a try from Scott Rees and Joe Harris, but Gowerton were far too strong and determined for Loughor and took the game back to Loughor with more tries from Jack Porter, Liam Morgan (who had a hatrick) and David Dudley-Jones. Together with some excellent kicking from Matthew Williams the score line continued to increase. But towards the end of the game a bit of high spirits between the two teams left the linesman Dean Thomas flying through the air and pounding to the ground. The game finished with Gowerton feeling very proud of their performance with a final score of 53 points to 14. Well done to both teams for an outstanding game of rugby and thanks to Mike Bulpitt, match day referee.
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Monday 20 September 2010
Bonymaen 39 Gowerton 0
Gowerton travelled to Bonymaen on a windy day Bony immediately took dominance with some strong forward play resulting in a very well worked try within the early minutes of the game. Subsequently Bony took control of the first half but although there was some strong defending from Gowerton Bony secured 4 tries.
Second half Gowerton upped their game and challenged for a try, however Bonymaen's defence was superb and prevented an excellent effort by Liam Morgan to put points on the board. Although a disappointing result for Gowerton, there were outstanding performances from James Jones and Ashley Watkins.
Well played to Bonymaen for a dominant first half and a competitive second half.
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Second half Gowerton upped their game and challenged for a try, however Bonymaen's defence was superb and prevented an excellent effort by Liam Morgan to put points on the board. Although a disappointing result for Gowerton, there were outstanding performances from James Jones and Ashley Watkins.
Well played to Bonymaen for a dominant first half and a competitive second half.
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Saturday 18 September 2010
Vardre Match report 12 Sep
Another excellent win for Vardre beating Gowerton 23-10 away, making it two wins out of two. Well done boys!
In what was a hard but good spirited and superb game to watch, Gowerton started the strongest catching Vardre cold with an early try by Matthew Williams, Gowerton continued to put pressure on the Vardre defense but Vardre held firm, and with the Vardre pack dominating the scrums and Jack Wathen in great form at the line out Vardre slowly came back into the game. Vardre hit back when their man of the match Christian Evans turned over the ball in his own 22 and run the length of the field to equalize. Vardre then scored a second through strong running full back Scott Bevan. Vardre then went further in front with powerful number eight Rhys Thomas driving over for Vardre's third try. But with the Gowerton backs playing excellent rugby and their blindside flanker in outstanding form they soon replied with a second try of their own by winger Cameron Davies reducing the deficit to just five points at half time. Vardre were forced to defend hard for long periods of the second half with Christian Evans turning over the ball time after time, before outside half Lewis Humphreys put over a penalty to put Vardre 8 points clear. Vardre then put the game safe by scoring their fourth try through hard working flanker Luke Curtis.
Fair play to Gowerton they are an excellent team with some outstanding players and could well feel unlucky to have lost, they will be a hard team to beat this season.
Tries Gowerton Matthew Williams 1, Cameron Davies 1. Vardre Christian Evans 1, Scott Bevan 1, Rhys Thomas 1, Luke Curtis 1, Penalty Lewis Humphreys 1. Vardre man of the match Christian Evans.
In what was a hard but good spirited and superb game to watch, Gowerton started the strongest catching Vardre cold with an early try by Matthew Williams, Gowerton continued to put pressure on the Vardre defense but Vardre held firm, and with the Vardre pack dominating the scrums and Jack Wathen in great form at the line out Vardre slowly came back into the game. Vardre hit back when their man of the match Christian Evans turned over the ball in his own 22 and run the length of the field to equalize. Vardre then scored a second through strong running full back Scott Bevan. Vardre then went further in front with powerful number eight Rhys Thomas driving over for Vardre's third try. But with the Gowerton backs playing excellent rugby and their blindside flanker in outstanding form they soon replied with a second try of their own by winger Cameron Davies reducing the deficit to just five points at half time. Vardre were forced to defend hard for long periods of the second half with Christian Evans turning over the ball time after time, before outside half Lewis Humphreys put over a penalty to put Vardre 8 points clear. Vardre then put the game safe by scoring their fourth try through hard working flanker Luke Curtis.
Fair play to Gowerton they are an excellent team with some outstanding players and could well feel unlucky to have lost, they will be a hard team to beat this season.
Tries Gowerton Matthew Williams 1, Cameron Davies 1. Vardre Christian Evans 1, Scott Bevan 1, Rhys Thomas 1, Luke Curtis 1, Penalty Lewis Humphreys 1. Vardre man of the match Christian Evans.
Bonymaen v Gowerton 19th Sep Away
Please could all players meet in Gowerton surgery carpark@ 10.15 am sunday morning. Anyone who needs a lift or going straight there please let Helen know asap.
Wednesday 15 September 2010
Family Funday Sunday 19th @Gowerton rfc
There will be a family funday and bbq at Gowerton rfc on sunday afternoon following our away game at bonymaen rfc. Lots of fun for players and all their family.
Tuesday 14 September 2010
14th september training cancelled
Due to a waterlogged main pitch we have had to cancel training this evening. We have an away game against Bonymaen on sunday 19th kick off at 12 midday. See you all Thursday for training in preparation for Sundays game!
Sunday 12 September 2010
Gowerton 10 Vardre 23
Gowerton welcomed Vardre for the first home game of the season and started strongly with a good try for the home team by Matthew Williams. Vardre hit back with a try of their own and a thrilling encounter ensued. Vardre took the lead with a couple of tries capitalising in Gowerton errors but Gowerton then hit back with a well worked try scored by Cameron Davies on the wing after some excellent handling, reducing the deficit to 15 - 10 at half time. Vardre eventually opened the scoring with a penalty in a tight 2nd half. Gowerton continued to fight hard with Ashley Watkins, David Dudley-Jones & James Jones to the fore.
A credible performance from Gowerton who gave a strong Vardre side a run for their money. The boys can hold their heads high. A little naivity and silly errors probably cost them the game and they were disappointed at the final whistle
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A credible performance from Gowerton who gave a strong Vardre side a run for their money. The boys can hold their heads high. A little naivity and silly errors probably cost them the game and they were disappointed at the final whistle
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Thursday 9 September 2010
Gowerton v Vardre Sunday 12th
Could all players be down the club on Sunday for 10.45 a.m for a 11.30 a.m kick off. We intend to take a team photo before the game starts, so could all players have black shorts and plain black socks with them. Club jerseys will be provided on the day. Photographs taken on the day can be purchased at http://www.photobox.co.uk/
Monday 6 September 2010
Sunday 5 September 2010
South Gower 29 - Gowerton 29
Gowerton travelled to South Gower for the first match of the new season. A full compliment of 22 players showed great team spirit throughout the match. South Gower opened the scoring with 2 very quick tries, but the determination of Gowerton did not let South Gower get too far ahead, with excellent tries from Matthew Williams & Jack Porter and also converted by Matthew Williams. South Gower then came back with a very good worked try.
After the re-start a rejuvinated Gowerton pack were very competitive and scrumaged very well and in doing so took the game to South Gower. As a unit we played as a team and did not let our heads drop and came back with a vengance., with great tries from David Dudley-Jones and Ashley Watkins and converted by Jack Petherbridge. The game was brought to an end with a consolation try for South Gower, in doing so a draw was a fair result for both teams. As the first match of the season it was a pleasure for both spectators and players alike to be part of an outstanding game of rugby.
Training Tuesday 6 pm prompt.
After the re-start a rejuvinated Gowerton pack were very competitive and scrumaged very well and in doing so took the game to South Gower. As a unit we played as a team and did not let our heads drop and came back with a vengance., with great tries from David Dudley-Jones and Ashley Watkins and converted by Jack Petherbridge. The game was brought to an end with a consolation try for South Gower, in doing so a draw was a fair result for both teams. As the first match of the season it was a pleasure for both spectators and players alike to be part of an outstanding game of rugby.
Training Tuesday 6 pm prompt.
Thursday 2 September 2010
Gowerton v South Gower - Sunday 5th Sept 2010
Please could players meet Sunday morning at 10.20am prompt at Gowerton surgery carpark for a 11.45am kick off at South Gower. All players are required to wear black shorts and black socks and club jerseys will be provided. Players are asked to wear their polo shirts to the game & they are also to be worn after the game. If any player is unavailable to play please let us know asap and if anybody needs lift to South Gower let us know.
Sunday 29 August 2010
Pre-season Friendly
Great win today against Morriston - the boys were outstanding. Really positive start to new season. Match report to follow.
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