Under 12s Reports (Most recent at Top)

Chippenham B 1 - Swindon 3
Keynsham 5 - Swindon 0
Rhiwbina 4 - Swindon 0
Ealing A 5 - Swindon 0

Swindon took part in the well organised Chippenham Mini Festival at Chippenham this weekend.

The U12’s started the day well with a win against the Chippenham B team. The team scored three tries to 1. Ryan Gardo crossed the line three times in the game.

Following this game the squad was out played by the Keynsham. They passed the ball with skill and this left the Swindon squad feeling low.

The never really recovered from this defeat and went on to loss the next two games in the pool to Rhiwbina and Ealing A.

Swindon will have to use this day as a learning curve and use the summer months to build on their skills.

Try scorer: Ryan Gardo (3).

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting, Craig Morphet, Grant King, Ian Mearns, James Perkins, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Ryan Gardo, Zack Wojtowicz, Fraser Berry, Stuart Doughty, Tom East

Coaches: Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Chinnor 4 - Swindon 4
Oxford Harlequins 5 - Swindon 0

Swindon U12’s travelled to Oxford Harlequins to meet the home team and Chinnor.

Swindon’s first game against Chinnor saw Swindon take the lead with a try from Zack Wojtowicz which was successfully converted by Cameron Panting. Chinnor scored and converted their first try leaving the score equal. Swindon then took the lead again with a 2nd try by Jason Grunsell which was unfortunately not converted. Chinnor’s 2nd try was converted which left Swindon behind. However a third try was scored by Ryan Gardo which was converted. The final score of the game was 4 tries for each team with Chinnor converting all four and Swindon converting 2.

The 2nd game of the day was against the home team of Oxford Harlequins. Oxford had an outstanding player who managed to run around the Swindon squad leaving Swindon with a result of, Oxford 5 – Swindon 0.

Try scorers: Zack Wojtowicz, Jason Grunsell, Ryan Gardo (2).

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Grant King, Ian Mearns, James Perkins, Jason Grunsell, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Zack Wojtowicz, Fraser Berry, Stuart Doughty

Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Swindon U12’s went to Wootton Bassett to compete in the Wiltshire Cup. The 16 strong squad were well trained and drilled for the challenges of the day.

The team started the competition with a great 4 – 1 win against Cooper Avon Tyres, which put them in good spirits. The play had lots of ball movement with good handling skills. The next game against Devizes was a 1 – 1 draw but the team continued to play as a team and made good use of all the players on the pitch.

Unfortunately our first defeat came against Salisbury with a result of 2 – 1. However, the team re-established themselves and won the next game against local rivals Wootton Bassett. A result of 2 –1 was celebration for Swindon.

The team two hardest matches were our last and the tiredness of the team started to show. With the last two games going to the opposition.

A big well done to all the team for an enjoyable day of rugby and fair play throughout the games.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Fraser Berry, Grant King, Ian Mearns, James Perkins, Jason Grunsel, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Stuart Doughty, Tom East and Zack Wojtowicz
Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Swindon 16 – Supermarine 0
Swindon 11 – Supermarine 0

Swindon U12’s had a local derby with Supermarine U11/U12 team at home.

Swindon started the game very strongly with three very quick tries and were clearly the stronger side. However, the Swindon team being drilled hard and using their passing skills continued to dominate the whole game.

The second game continued to be much the same. Kristian Lee from Swindon played for Supermarine in the second game due to one of their players being unable to continue. Kristian worked hard for Supermarine and gave his team mates a tough time. For his play in the game, Kristian was awarded Man of the Match.

Swindon now look forward to next week's Wiltshire Cup Competition.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting, Craig Morphet, Fraser Berry, Grant King, Ian Mearns, James Perkins, Jason Grunsel, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Stuart Doughty, Tom East and Zack Wojtowicz

Swindon U12’s got back into competitive play after a few weeks of hard training sessions.

Swindon started strong with two quick tries by Zack & Ryan. Fairford came back into the game with strong running from a larger full back. Good team work and passing allowed Swindon to win the game 8 tries to 4.

Man of the Match was awarded to Zack Wojtowicz for his determination throughout the three 20 minutes sessions of play.

The try scorers were, Wojtowicz (3), Gardo (2), East, Doughty & Peedle.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Fraser Berry, Grant King, Ian Mearns, James Perkins, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Stuart Doughty, Tom East and Zack Wojtowicz

Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Swindon U12’s travelled in freezing temperatures to Corsham to play the hosts and a team from Chippenham.

Swindon’s first game against Corsham was a difficult game for Swindon. Corsham were the stronger side and Swindon’s squad had to defend their line throughout the game. The result was a win to Corsham by 7 tries to 0.

The second game against Chippenham went more to Swindon’s style of play and Swindon took the lead by scoring a try in the first quarter of the 1st half. The squad continued to drive hard at the opposition and were rewarded with another try. The final score was a draw at 3 tries each.

Try scores were Ryan Gardo and Zack Wojtowicz (2).

The ‘Man of the Match’ was awarded to Zack Wojtowicz, for again battling on and never giving up with his driving through. Zack was awarded ‘Man of the Match’ for the 2nd week in a row.

Well done to the whole team for their determined efforts.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Ian Mearns, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Tom East and Zack Wojtowicz

Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Swindon U12’s went to Newbury expecting a tough encounter and that was what we got. Newbury’s large A & B Teams made it a difficult task for the 13 Swindon players that travelled along the M4 to the Newbury ground.

Newbury B 7 - Swindon 0

The first game against the B Team started well for Swindon. Swindon was strong and managed to keep the Newbury Team away from the try line for much of the first half of the game. But the better techniques and fitness of the opposition allowed them to win the match.

Newbury A 5 - Swindon 0

Swindon’s same 12 players returned to the pitch for the second game of the day against the Newbury A Team. Again, Swindon started well nearly scoring in the left hand corner. However, the effect of playing 2 games against 2 strong teams was evident in the last quarter of the second half.

Swindon U12’s played well against this strong side and did lots of rucking & mauling across the back line. They were by no means over ruled by their opposition and displayed good rugby to the watching crowd. Swindon now looks forward to their next match.

For his constant rucking & mauling in both games the ‘Man of the Match’ went to Zack Wojtowicz.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Fraser Berry, Grant King, Ian Mearns, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Stuart Doughty, Tom East and Zack Wojtowicz

Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Supermarine 0 Swindon 7

Swindon U12’s visited Supermarine for their first game of 2006. The full squad turned out and a good training session was held prior to the game.

Swindon took the lead within minutes of the game starting and was the stronger team for the whole game. The team worked well together and passed the ball between themselves to set up some good play.

At the end of the first half Swindon lead by 4 tries to nil. The team continued in the second half to dominate the game and went on to score a further 3 tries.

The try scorers were, Lee, Gardo (2), Collins, Wojtowicz, Grunsell & Berry.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Fraser Berry, Grant King, Ian Mearns, Jack Sarahs, James Perkins, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Stuart Doughty, Tom East and Zack Wojtowicz

Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Swindon 1 - Oxford Quinns 2

Swindon U12’s were keen to play the game against Oxford Quinns as due to bad weather over the past few weeks it seemed a long time since a game.

Swindon started the game slow and needed to gel as a team quickly as the opposition were the first to cross the line with a try. However, Swindon soon replied with a try by Ian Mearns. This gave the guys the confidence to play harder. The third try of the game was also scored in the first half.

The second half of the game saw some excellent rugby by both teams and it was a great game to watch. The home team tried hard to equal the score and had good possession of the ball in the second half. The tackles were good and the team passed well between themselves. Unfortunately, we were unable to bring the score to 2 all but the consolation was that the opposition did not score either.

Our ‘Man of the Match’ award was presented to our try scorer Ian Mearns.

Squad: Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting, Daniel Hubble, Grant King, Ian Mearns, James Perkins, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Stuart Doughty and Tom East.

Coaches: Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

A trip to Chippenham RFC

Chippenham B 0  -  Swindon 5

Chippenham A 1  -  Swindon 1

Stroud 4  -  Swindon 1 

This week the Swindon U12 Squad travelled down the motorway to Chippenham where we played Chippenham A & B squads as well as an U12 squad from Stroud.

Our first game against Chippenham B was a very well played game.  The Swindon squad moved the ball well on the pitch, which ensured a nice bunch of 5 tries for Swindon.

Try scorers:  Kristian Lee, Cameron Panting 3 and Ryan Gardo

The second game against Chippenham A was by far our best performance against this team.  There was outstanding play from Kristian Lee.  Tom East, who is new to the squad, showed what an addition he is to the side.  Swindon lead the game with the first try across the line.  It was at the end of the game that Chippenham managed to break through and draw the game.

Try scorer:  Cameron Panting

The third and final game of the day was against Stroud who showed to be a well-drilled side.  The Swindon side started to show tiredness and this combined with the strength of the Stroud side ended in defeat for Swindon with a 4 – 1 score.

Try scorer: Cameron Panting

There was outstanding play from many of the guys in the squad today but the ‘Man of the Match’ was awarded to Kristian Lee for his determination and consistency throughout the 3 games.  Some players really are beginning to look like rugby players on the pitch.

Squad:  Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting,, Daniel Hubble, Grant King, Ian Mearns, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Zack Wojtowicz, Fraser Berry, Stuart Doughty and Tom East.

Coaches:  Kelvin Neale, Ian Panting & Graham Berry

Wootton Bassett Mini Section Festival

Corsham 1  - Swindon 0

Melksham 0  - Swindon 2

Chippenham 2  - Swindon 1

Gordano 1  - Swindon 3

WBRFC 3  - Swindon 1  (Game not completed)

Swindon U12’s first game at the Wootton Bassett mini festival started well against Corsham.  The team played with passion and looked strong.  The end result was a disappointment to Swindon but it was a well-played game.

Try:  Cameron Panting.

Our second game against Melksham saw the team continue to play with passion and a winning determination.

Tries:  Cameron Panting 2.

Swindon had to play three games without a break and the third game was against a strong Chippenham side.  Swindon however, had a good start and crossed the line first.  But, the tired legs began to tell and in the end Chippenham crossed the line twice to secure the win.

Try:  Cameron Panting.

A good game was played against Gordano.  The Swindon back row was in good shape and had excellent play.  Again, the Swindon team played with passion to secure a win.

Tries:  Patrick Collins 2, Cameron Panting 1.

The last game of the day for Swindon U12’s was against the hosts Wootton Bassett.  The first try of this game came from Swindon and everyone hoped for more to come.  Unfortunately the home team crossed the line 3 times and put Swindon under pressure.  The pressure showed and two of the Swindon players fell and were injured in the second half of the game.  The players needed attention and the game was abandoned.  Unfortunately Craig Morphet suffered a broken arm and Jason Grunsell was badly bruised.

Try:  Cameron Panting.

Squad:  Andrew Peedle, Cameron Panting, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Grant King, Ian Mearns, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Zack Wojtowicz, Fraser Berry, Dominic Rawlings, Stuart Doughty and Tom East.

Coaches:  Kelvin Neale & Ian Panting

Match Report for 25 September 2005

Swindon 10         Fairford 0

Swindon U12’s start the season in fine form with a rousing 10 – 0 victory against Fairford’s U12’s squad which also included 13 year olds.  There were good individual performances from the Swindon squad but it was the excellent teamwork and movement of the ball that got the result.

It was rewarding to see that the fitness training during the summer months paid off.  We look forward to the season ahead and realise that sterner test will come for the squad.  This starts with the meeting next week at Wootton Bassett.

The tries where scored by Gardo (3), Panting (2), Collins (2), Lee, Wojtowicz and East.

Squad:  Cameron Panting, Craig Morphet, Daniel Hubble, Grant King, Ian Mearns, Jason Grunsell, Kristian Lee, Luke Stephenson, Matthew Stewart, Patrick Collins, Ryan Gardo, Zack Wojtowicz, Fraser Berry, Dominic Rawlings, Stuart Doughty and Tom East.

Coaches:  Kelvin Neale & Ian Panting