Coaches

Sunday 25th April 2010
Wimborne 48 - 5 Salisbury

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Sunday 28th March 2010
Dorset & Wilts Cup Final
Wimborne vs Chippenham

The following players have been selected to play in the finals this Sunday:

Ollie George James Rock Sam Churches Rowan Harry Ashton Pat Peter Luis Adam Sam Heffer Roddy James Williams Max William Watson Chris Sait Sam Stroud Aidan Mario

Please note the game is due to be played at Swindon Rugby Club, the Kick Off is 11:30 however I would like everyone to be there for 10:30 for a quick training session beforehand...please allow 2 hours for travel time and don't forget THE CLOCKS GO AHEAD 1 HOUR.

Regards Pete

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Sunday 7th March 2010
Dorset County Cup Final
Wimborne 22 - 0 Sherborne
Tries:- Luis, Sam Stroud, Pat
Con:- Luis , Pat
Pen:- Pat

With the start delayed due to a missing referee, Wimborne kicked off. Both sides were keen to gain the upper hand but struggled to dominate in the early exchanges. The exchanges were fierce and following a breakdown where 'Big' Sam from Sherborne sat on Barney, we soon had to make a change. This spurred the team on. After a knock on just outside the Sherborne 22, Wimborne secured the ball from the resultant scrum. A simple pass to Luis enabled him to weave his way through the Sherborne backs and cut back inside to go in under the posts for the first try. Conv - Pat

With both sides still struggling to dominate Wimborne put together a good passage of play. A strong run by Harry resulted in two quick rucks led by George and Pat. A quick pass to Luis enabled him to take the ball into contact between the Sherborne 10 and 12 and to off load a well timed pass to Sam Stroud who was on hand to go over for the second try. Conv - Luis Half time 14 - 0

With the game still open Wimborne pushed Sherborne back into their 22. A good movement of the ball down the Wimborne backs resulted in Sherborne being penalised for a high tackle. The resultant penalty was taken quickly and with good handling skills between George, Sam Stroud and a well timed pass to Pat enabled him to go over for the third try. Conv - Missed

Sherborne knew they had to start to be a bit more adventurous to get back into the game. A clearance kick by Wimborne into touch just outside Sherborne's 22 allowed them to take a quick throw in. Quick thinking James Williams sensed an opportunity and intercepted their throw and sped to the try line only to be caught a yard short to what would have been a strong contender for try of the season. Wimborne continued to pressure Sherborne and recycled the ball. Sherborne's forwards defended the rucks well only to be penalised for being offside in the backs. Wimborne opted for a shot at goal to put the game out of reach. Pen - Pat.

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Sunday 7th March 2010

Please note the final for the Dorset Cup is due to be held this Sunday away at Lytchett...please be there for 10:00 for a warn up before the game...the kick off is set for 11:00...it is likely to be cold thus please ensure your son has adequate warm clothing.

The following players are invited to play... Ollie George James Rock Sam Churches Rowan Mikey Ashton Harry Pat Peter P Luis Tate Sam Heffer Barney Adam Roddy James Williams William Watson Sam Stroud Max Chris Sait

Regards
Pete

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Sunday 28th February 2010
Wimborne vs Bournemouth

The team for the match vs Bmth will be selected from the following players:
James Rock George Gray Ashton Kerley Ollie Mikey Sam Churches Rowan Harry Max Pat James Williams Peter Pozas Adam Luis Sam Heffer Sam Stroud Barney Tate Roddy William
Non Travelling subs: Sean Mario Tom

The match is scheduled to be played at home...please ensure your child has adequate warm clothing and drinks...please be at the ground for 10:00 for training beforehand for an 11:15 kick off.
Regards Pete

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Sunday 21st February 2010
Bridport 5 - 25 Wimborne
Tries: Ashton Kerley, Samuel Heffer, George Gray (2), Harry Wright

Wimborne kicked off on a pitch that had not fared well during the recent bad weather. After several exchanges of play, Luis put up what appeared to be a bit of a speculative kick in Bridport's 22. Recovering his own kick and tackled a couple of yards from the try line he presented the ball back and first to the ball was Ashton who picked up and went over for the opening score.
Bridport continued to pressure Wimborne and were awarded a penalty on the half way line. Bridport took the ball quickly and Wimborne were penalised again for not being 10 and playing the advantage Bridport moved the ball down their line and were tackled into touch on our 22. With the lineout lost Bridport moved the ball down their back line and we were adjudged to have taken the ball into touch just inside our 5 yard line. At the resulting line out Bridport stole the ball and went over for the try. Half time 5-5

Wimborne made 10 changes at half time. Both sides couldn't dominate in the early exchanges of the second half. Bridport penalised on our 10 yard line for going over the top at a ruck enabled Sam Stroud to use the penalty kick to send us down to the Bridport 22 yard line. A clean take at the line out enabled Wimborne to pass the ball down the backs. Roddy cut back inside and with Mario in close support passed the ball to Sam Heffer who went over in the corner. A scrum on half way enabled Harry to pick up at No.8 and attack up the blind side. A well presented ruck enabled George to pick up and run hard up the 5 yard channel. Avoiding a couple of attempts to bring him down he went over for the third try. Wimborne now was starting to control the game and pushed Bridport back into their 22. The Bridport No.10 penalised for a foul play enabled Wimborne to set up a penalty move. The ball released from the wall enabled Harry to crash over for the fourth try. The restart was caught cleanly by Roddy. Tackled just short of the half way line popped the ball up to George who went half the length of the pitch to go in for the fifth try.

Final Score 5-25

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Sunday 14th February 2010
Portsmouth 0 – 43 Wimborne

Wimborne started the match with a long kick into Portsmouth’s 22. The ball was caught by the Portsmouth No.10 who decided to run the ball out, however a slight mix up with a teammate led to a penalty award to Wimborne for crossing. Quickly taken, this caught Portsmouth off guard and enabled Pat to run in for the first try. Conversion-missed.
From the restart Wimborne immediately returned to the Portsmouth half. A Wimborne infringement at a ruck on the Portsmouth 22 led to a penalty. Portsmouth tried to take the penalty quickly but Wimborne were penalised for not being 10m. Portsmouth cleared their lines with a good kick to touch just inside the 10 yard line. With the subsequent line out adjudged not straight, Wimborne opted for a scrum. A clean strike enabled Pat to pick and go up the blind. This quick thinking caught Portsmouth out and enabled Pat to go in for the second try. Conversion-missed.
The re start again saw Wimborne return to the Portsmouth half. Continued pressure by Wimborne kept Portsmouth camped in their half. A penalty awarded to Wimborne 10 yards out allowed Wimborne to set up a penalty move. The ball realised from the wall to Pat enabled him to crash over for the third try. Conversion-missed.
A first half dominated by Wimborne and played entirely in the Portsmouth half. Half time score 15-0

Portsmouth started the second half. George collected the kick off and ran up the 5m channel at pace and was tackled into touch just outside the opposition 22. Portsmouth slightly stronger at the line out, won the ball and moved the ball favourably down their back line. Caught in mid field, Wimborne re cycled the ball and sent a cross field kick into the Portsmouth 22 which was knocked on. Wimborne secured the scrum and allowed Pat to pick up and run in the fourth try. Conversion-Adam.
It must be said that it was not by any means all one way traffic and Wimborne had to work to secure the possession they wanted. Two good phases of play down the far touch line released the Wimborne backs. Adam cut a nice line to cut through the Portsmouth defence to go in under the posts for the fifth try. Conversion-Sam Stroud.
With a couple of exchanges of possession Wimborne pushed Portsmouth back into their half and an unforced error gave Portsmouth a scrum. Wimborne with a more cohesive pack took the subsequent scrum against the head. Wimborne passed the ball down the line to Sam Stroud who cut back inside to score the sixth try. Conversion-Pat.
With only a few minutes left on the clock Wimborne continued to pressure the Portsmouth defences. A concerted drive by the Wimborne forwards up the far side 5m channel allowed George to go over for the seventh try. Conversion-Luis. Final Score 43-0

A very convincing away win.

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Sunday 14th February 2010
Portsmouth vs Wimborne

Please find team selection for the match vs Portsmouth. Please endeavour to be there for 10:00 for a 11:00 kick off.
Click here for directions.

It may be cold thus please ensure you have adequate warm clothing/gloves.

Ollie George James Rock Sam Churches Rowan Ashton Harry Pat Peter P Luis Adam Max Roddy James Williams Tate Mikey Sean Sam Stroud Mario Aidan

I have spoken with the U13's lead coach who will inform me at the earlist opportunity if the match is to be cancelled and I will naturally text everyone if and when I receive this. If you do not receive a text from me than please take it that the game is on and continue to make your way to the ground.

Regards
Pete

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Sunday 7th February 2010
Dorchester vs Wimborne

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Sunday 3rd January 2010
Havant vs Wimborne
Team selection for the away game vs Havant this Sunday...can you please try and get to Havant for 10:00 to allow for a training session before the match which will kick off at 11:00...if you can not make it please phone Pete on 07789 176571... Please make sure you bring with you adequate warm clothing as the Havant playing fields are quite exposed... Miguel I believe you have the kit and Ian can you please bring the water bottles.

Ollie George James R Sam C Rowan Ashton Pat Harry Pete Luis Adam Barney James W (LW) Sam H (RW) Tate
Subs: Forwards - Mikey, Alex, Sam Stroud
Backs - Roddy, Sean, Ben, Liam

Regards and Happy New Year
Pete

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Sunday 13th December 2009
North Dorset 0 - 37 Wimborne

Squad: Ollie, George, James Rock, Sam Churches, Rowan, Ashton, Harry, Pat, Peter P, Luis, Adam, Barney, Roddy, James Williams, Tate, Sam Heffer, Sam Stroud, Harry Prince, Sean, Mario, Mikey, William Watson

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Wednesday 9th December
RFU Regional Prop Idol

A grand result for Wimborne with a first, second and fourth . . ...George Gray was the first place, second was Pat Yeates and fourth was Harry Wright...the competition was from the region and consisted of players from Chippenham, Swindon, Sherborne and Salisbury.

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Sunday 6th December 2009
Lytchett Minster 0 - 0 Wimborne

It was windy and it was wet, very wet under foot but the sun shone as we made the short trip to Lytchett Minster. Playing conditions were difficult, the strong wind and slippery, muddy conditions making the game a battle of the forwards. Despite the efforts of both sides an opening could not be found and play for the most part taking place in mid-field with neither side looking like they would create that little bit of magic needed to break the deadlock. The forwards battled on into a stalemate. Wimborne nearly made the breakthrough deep in the second half, with Luis running free from the half-way, but he was caught just short.

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Sunday 29th November 2009
County Cup Quarter Final
North Dorset 0 - 44 Wimborne

After an initial knock on from the kick off, Wimborne recovered the ball from the subsequent scrum and set up a driving maul into the opposition half. From the 10m line, Pat picked up the ball and went up the blind side as the gap opened in front of him. A determined run and avoiding several attempts to tackle him went over for the initial score. The conversion was missed. From the re start the kick went straight to George who caught the ball cleanly and set off on a forceful run. He continued his run to go under the posts for the second try. James Williams was successful with the conversion. With a couple of exchanges in possession, James Williams sent a probing kick towards the North Dorset corner forcing the defence to concede a 5m scrum. Patrick picked the ball and drove up the blind. Held up by the North Dorset defence the Wimborne forwards recycled the ball and release Ashton to drive over the line for the third try. The conversion was missed. North Dorset's re start kick went deep into the Wimborne 22, it was collected by James Williams who sent a long kick to the half way line. Roddy first to the ball carried for 10 yards before releasing Barney to go up the 5 yard channel for the fourth try. The conversion was missed. With Wimborne in possession the ball was carried to inside the North Dorset 22. The ball was re cycled from the base of the ruck. Peter sent a pass to Luis who ran at the fly half and inside centre. With a simple show and go, Luis cut inside to score under the posts for the fifth try. James Williams was successful with the conversion. Half time score: - 29-0

With Wimborne starting the second half, the ball was retrieved just outside the oppositions 22. Max released a pass to Luis who ran at the defence. A slip pass at the right moment allowed Adam to go over in the far corner for the sixth try. The conversion was missed. A determined North Dorset started to come back into the game with a couple of passages of play and strong runs. From a ruck on half way Harry picked up and drove up field to the 10m line. Max re cycled the ball and cut inside off-loading to Chris to continue the forward momentum. The subsequent maul didn't stop Chris as he came out of it in possession and drove on again. Harry on hand picked up and ran at the defence. The following pass released Luis who went over for the seventh try. The conversion was missed. North Dorset continued to show great spirit and again took the game to Wimborne. Probably North Dorset's' best passage of possession was undone with a long kick to towards their try line. Knocked on by the defender, Wimborne were awarded a 5 yard scrum. Picked up at the base of the scrum Pat released Mario who drove forward. With the ball recycled quickly, the ball was released to Luis who went over for his hat trick and Wimborne's eighth try. The conversion was missed.
Full time score: - 44-0
Scorers:- Luis x 3, Pat, George, Ashton, Adam, Barney. Conversions: - James Williams x 2 .

Wimborne U13 Squad: Olly Ford George Gray James Rock Sam Churches Rowan Leaton Harry Wright Ashton Kerley Pat Yeates Peter Pozas-Esteban Luis Granell Adam Geal Barney Mason James Williams Roddy McIntyre Tate Thorn Mikey Alcock Chris Sait Alex Brown Max Scobie Sam Heffer Mario Santa-Maria Sean St Clair-Culley

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Sunday 22nd November 2009
Wimborne 19 - 19 Portsmouth

After plenty of overnight rain and an early Sunday morning deluge, the pitch at Leigh Park resembled a bit of a mud bath. Our match against new opponents kicked off as the rain came down and the wind blew around the park.
Early on Portsmouth broke through, big forwards running straight through, no one making a tackle. Conditions were not ideal but the lads started to up their game trying to move the ball through the backs. Pressure paid off, a kick from half way bounced around the Portsmouth try line, Wimborne players gave chase making it difficult for the defender, who spilled the ball, only for Luis to dive on it to equal the score. Luis also adding the conversion. Wimborne were on top now and added to the score just before half time. After successive lineouts, and a ruck quick ball found Luis who found the a gap in the opposing centres to score under the posts.

Into the second half and Portsmouth pressed from the off and made a breakthrough scoring a try similar to their opening score, no one from Wimborne making a challenge. Two points were added from the conversion. Wimborne seemed unable to get going, struggling against the wind and conditions. Portsmouth pressed again, their forwards running straight, making another break-through unchallenged to score under the posts, and with the conversion the vistiors had a 7 point lead. This looked to shake up the guys, pressing with rucks and mauls progressing up the pitch. After a series of lineouts a maul formed just short of the try line, with Portsmouth on the back foot and a little unsure on their try line, Luis took the opportunity to rip the ball from the maul and sneaked a score. With two points the difference, the convsersion, not at all straight forward and against the wind could be significant. WIth a tremendous kick James William made the conversion count.
With a few minutes remaining, play centred on midfield with neither side looking as though they would add to the score and so it ended all square after a good contest.

The Coaches

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Sunday 15th November 2009
Sherborne 5 - 24 Wimborne

Team selection: Olly Ford - Prop, George Gray - Hooker, James Rock - Prop, Rowan Leaton - Lock, Sam Churches - Lock, Ashton Kerley - Flanker, Max Scobbie - Flanker, Harry Wright - No 8, Peter Pozaz - Scrum Half, Luis Granell - Fly Half, Tate Thorn - Inside Centre, Sean StClair-Mulley - Outside Centre, James Williams - Right Wing, Roddy Mcintyre - Left Wing, Barney Mason - Full Back,
Reserves: Harry Prince, Mario Santa-Maria, Aiden Smith, William Watson, Mikey Alcock, Alex Brown, James Sell

"They say a week is a long time in politics'.....well it seems it's a long time in a season for Wimborne U13's. After a below par performance last week the lads reverted to some kind of normality as they made the trip north to Sherborne. After some rough weather the day was sunny with a stiff breeze.
The lads started well and pressed Sherborne with trademark strong rucking, scrums and unlike the previous week, quick ball to the backs. Early on, a break from Sean St Clair-Mulley nearly opened the scoring but he was closed out. From a scrum shortly after, just on the Sherborne 22, with the ball won and the Wimborne lads driving Sherborne back, Harry Wright at no.8 saw the opportunity to pick and go. This surprised Sherborne who could not prevent him running in to score the opening try. James Williams converting in difficult conditions.
With the wind against us, the lads kept up the pressure, encamped in Sherborne's half. The second score was not long in coming. From a period of rucking and mauling, keeping the ball alive, Luis was on the receiving end of quick ball and beat two defenders on the outside to score in the corner.

Into the second half and straight from the kick off, Sherborne's receiver knocked on. From the scrum, quick ball found Luis just inside the Sherborne half with space to run into. Which he did and similar to his first half try he beat defenders on the outside to score in the corner. The lads kept up the pressure, not letting Sherborne out of their half. From a lineout the ball was secured and George made a break from the half-way mark with several Sherborne players in pursuit. The full back was lining up a challenge, however, with nifty footwork George side-stepped him and ran in under the posts to score, James Williams adding the conversion.
Towards the end of the match Sherborne scored their only try. From a Wimborne lineout on the Sherborne 22, the throw was long and with the ball bouncing around a Sherborne back grabbed the ball and ran the length of the pitch to score a breakaway try. For the last few minutes Sherborne pressed but strong tackling and defence kept them out, the final score Sherborne 5-24 Wimborne.

Well done to all, it was an all round good performance.
The Coaches

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Sunday 8th November 2009
New Milton 10 - 14 Wimborne
Sunday saw an away trip to New Milton. Conditions were cold and breezy, increasing the wind chill! Straight from the off we pressed and were camped for most of the half in their 22. Despite plenty of ball we didn't use it, often running back into trouble, rarely moving the ball wide through the backs. Frustratingly we could not and did not create a scoring opportunity. As the half neared it's end finally a break through, Peter picked the ball from the back of a ruck just 5 metres out, saw a gap and went for the line but was agonisingly held up short. A maul ensued and James Rock ripped the ball and wrestled it over the line, with two defenders attached, to finally break the duck. James Williams added two points for the conversion. From the kick off we were asleep and with a couple of missed tackles New Milton equalled the try count immediately, but the conversion was missed.

Into the second half with the wind now against us. Play stagnated in the mid-field with neither side clicking or looking like making any further impression. As the half wore on New Milton scored their second try in at a corner. A missed conversion kept their lead to a slender 3 points. This jolt seemed to kick start the players and they began to press, much as they had in the first half. From mid-way Ashton made a decisive break, tackled just on the 22 the ball was re-cycled quickly with Harry Wright grabbing it and running out wide exploiting the open space and wouldn't be caught. James Williams again adding the conversion. With a good 5 minutes to go New Milton tried to press but could not penetrate into our half and the lads held out to win in unconvinving style, but a win is a win.

The Coaches

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Sunday 25th October 2009
Wimborne 46 - 10 Oakmeadians The originally planned visit of Dorchester was superseded by Oakmeadians (due to lack of numbers), however, with half-term holidays, Oak's also arrived with a reduced squad of 13 players. With several Wimborne players provided "on-loan" the game commenced on the first team pitch in sunny and blustery conditions.
Early on the match proved to be one-sided in favour of Wimborne who started with a strong side showing the usual strength in the forwards, re-cycling the ball, off-loading with plenty of support, keeping the momentum going forward. A number of tries scored in this productive period. As the half wore on and into the second a number of changes were made, including swaps with Oaks which resulted in a more even contest, but the result was unaffected.
Wimborne 46-10 Oakmeadians (scorers Sam Heffer, James Williams x2 + 1 conversion, George, Ashton x2, Harry Wright, Luis + 1 conversion and Tate with a conversion).

Still plenty to work on.
The Coaches

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Sunday 25th October 2009
Wimborne vs Dorchester

All the players are invited to play in this fixture. Please ensure you are at the ground by 10:00 for an 11:00 kick off.
Parents please be aware of the limited parking and use the facilities at Flight Refuelling.

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Congratulations to the following U13 Wimborne players who sucessfully won thier way to the regional finals of Prop Idol in November:
1st George Gray 2nd Pat Yeates 3rd Harry Wright
This event, which took place at Bournemouth RFC on Monday 19th October, was geared towards forward body positioning in all the forms of play (scrum, ruck and tackling) and included a skills and strength test at the end of the session.

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Sunday 11th October 2009
Newbury 26 - 29 Wimborne

On the whole a good test and a good all-round performance.
Well done lads
The coaches

Sunday 20th September 2009
Blandford 20 - 10 Wimborne