Under 12s Reports (Most recent at Top)

10/12/06 away at Reading

Players • Sam Williams, Declan Thomas, Jack Mepham-Coles, Jacob Ford, Nick Arrell, Sean Kemble, Jack Kimber, Phillip Rees, Nick Arrell, Alex Jenkins, Katie Carter, Greg Wilkes, Jordan Wells & Al

Final Scores Swindon 12 (2 tries, 1 conversions)
Reading 0

Swindon 21 (4 tries, 4 conversions)
Reading 0
Conditions Wet & muddy underfoot

29/10/06 at Abingdon against Witney and Abingdon

Players • Jerome Davies, Declan Thomas, Jack Coles, Jacob Ford, Nick Arrell, Sean Kemble, Jack Kimber, Sam Williams, Phillip Rees, Nick Arrell, Alex Jenkins, Declan Proudlock, Thomas Van Der Mevlan, Katie Carter, Greg Wilkes

Final Scores Swindon 21 (3 tries, 3 conversions)
Witney 33 (5 tries , 4 conversions)

Swindon 35 (5 tries, 5 conversions)
Abingdon 0
Conditions Dry, Soft , sunny, warm

Match review

Swindon v Witney (A)
The game got off to a quick start with Witney breaking away with a strong run and scoring an early try against Swindon. The first half saw a further 2 tries from Witney, although Swindon calmed down at the end of the first half and started to gain more possession. The second half commenced with Witney once again taking an early try, however Swindon managed to regain composure and a try from Declan Thomas put points on the board for Swindon. At this stage, the two teams started to look more evenly balanced. A further try came from Witney, but Swindon were quick to respond with further tries coming from Greg Wilkes and an excellent run giving Katie Carter a try. Swindon finally found a style to take on Witneys fast game, but it was a technique that they found just too late. The 3 tries for Swindon were clinically converted by Jacob Ford.

Swindon v Abingdon
Swindon regrouped after the defeat against Witney, and took stock of their tactics. The new approach paid off, with first half tries coming from Sam Williams and Thomas Van Der Mevlan. A cheeky snatch from an Abingdon throw in, and a quick run by Jerome Davies gave Swindon a 3-try advantage at half time. In the second half, Declan Thomas and Sam Williams scored a further 2 tries, providing Swindon with a convincing victory. Abingdon scored no points.

All of the 5 Swindon tries were converted precisely by Jacob Ford

Abingdon provided a morning of well organised, and good atmosphere rugby for Swindon and Witney.

08/10/06 (afternoon) at Wootton Bassett festival

Players • Jerome Davies, Declan Thomas, Jack Coles, Jacob Ford, Nick Arrell, Liam Donohue, Sean Kemble, Jack Kimber, Sam Williams, Phillip Rees, Nick Arrell, Alex Jenkins, Declan Proudlock, Thomas Van Der Mevlan, Katie XX, Greg XX, Jack Mepham -Coles

Final Scores

Swindon 4, Barbarians 0 (Williams 1, Greg 3)
Swindon 2, Corsham 1 (Donohue 1, Williams 1)
Swindon 2, Melksham 1 (Donohue 1, Arrell 1)
Swindon 0, Wootton Bassett 1
Conditions Dry, Soft , sunny , cold

Match review

The festival was kindly organised and hosted by Wootton Bassett. 5 teams played each other, 6 minutes each way. Swindon was warmed up for this afternoon start having played and beaten Minety in the morning (at Minety).

First up for Swindon were the Barbarians, who proved to be a strong team, with some good tackling and kicking, but failing to break Swindon with a final tries score of 4-0 to Swindon.

The second team to face Swindon were Corsham, a team that has proven to be strong competitors in the past. On this occasion however, Swindon managed to keep the upper hand and after a tough game the final score line was Swindon 2 Corsham 1.

Next on the rota was another old contestant, Cooper Avon / Melksham. A similar game proceeded as Corsham, with the final score of Swindon 2 , Melksham 1 belying the excellent effort that both teams put into the match. Swindon winning final with the powerful pack and strong running tackling that kept their opponents on the back foot.

With three wins under their belts Swindon approached Wootton Bassett in the last game, Wootton Bassett also having won all of their games, so this was in effect the final! Bassett were very strong, with aggressive running, good kicking and strong driving, playing in effect a very similar game to Swindon (they seemed an equally matched pair). In the end, Bassett managed a break from a ruck, and a quick run secured them the only try of the game, but it was enough to secure them a win and force Swindon into the runner up position!

Final festival ranking:-

1st Wootton Bassett
2nd Swindon

08/10/06 (morning) Away Against Minety

Players • Jerome Davies, Declan Thomas, Jack Coles, Jacob Ford, Nick Arrell, Liam Donoghue, Jack Kimber, Sam Williams, Phillip Rees, Nick Arrell, Alex Jenkins, Declan Proudlock, Thomas Van Der Mevlan, Katie , Jack Mc, Greg, Jordan,

Conditions Dry, Soft , sunny , warm
Tries Greg 2
Declan Thomas 1
Katie 1
Jack Kimber 1
Liam Donohue 2
Nick Arrel 2
Phil Rees 1
Sam Williams 1

(11 x 5 points) = 55 points
Conversions Jacob Ford 7
Sam Williams 1

(8 x 2points) = 16points

Match review

The weather for this away match at Minety was perfect rugby conditions, with soft ground underfoot, and a bright sunny autumnal day. The first half saw Swindon take a very dominant lead, with strength from the forwards driving the ball into Minetys half. The second half produced a slightly more confident Minety, with better tackling and some stronger runs. In the end it wasn’t enough however, and resulting in tries for the following Swindon Players, Declan Thomas, Jack Kimber, Katie, Philip Rees, and Sam Williams. Greg, Nick Arrell, Liam Donohue, Nick Arrell, all scorred 2 tries a piece.

Jacob Ford managed converted 7 tries very precisely, and Sam Williams converted a further 1 try.

Minety scored a try and converted in the last few minutes of the second half after a strong drive and some good passing.

Final score Swindon 71, Minety 7