Training off - not enough coaches

Sorry about that, I think work commitments have laid us low.

Bluestone weekend - final payment due

Just been told that we need to pay the outstanding balance for the Bluestone weekend. Please contact Nicky Harris on 07919 627581 or email Nicola.Harris@ntlworld.com to check how much you owe. I'll need cheques made out to N Harris or cash this Sunday.

Training tonight, Tuesday 21 February 5.30pm

Mumbles Pirates vs Dunvant 10.30 Kick-off

Slightly earlier kick-off this week at 10.30 (unfortunately there is another match on after ours), So meet at Bishopston at 10.00am. Can you let Ceri know whether you will be coming back to the club for food afterwards.

Vardre vs Mumbles Pirates

The Pirates crossed the M4 on Sunday for a visit to Vardre RFC.  Once parking was secured in the busy heart of Clydach and the raging torrent crossed, on the rickety bridge, rugby could commence, or it least it should have.  The home team only had 9 players so a 13 a-side game was arranged with 4 Pirates at a time playing for Vardre (well done for that).

The Pirates started well, putting to good use the work practiced on Tuesday night.  In the first quarter 4 quick tries were posted by Matt G, Will, Jon and Matt S.  The second quarter saw a change of the 4 players playing for Vardre and they stiffened the home sides resolve with a try by Tom T and someone else (let me know) to show from it (and Will scored for Vardre).  So there was a healthy lead going into the second half.

The next 4 players for Vardre made a significant impact bringing the scores back level at six apiece (nice tries from Matt S).  The final quarter saw some fine work in the tight from the forwards and slick handling down the line for Will to score a hat trick of tries and let the Pirates close out the game 9-6 (I think).  There were two Players of the Week on Sunday, Matt Straw and Tom Truscott, though this week there were a lot of other contenders.

Well done to everyone for playing for Vardre and for playing hard; it certainly made for a more even game and it was enjoyable to watch.  A good victory this week-end gives us a good base to test ourselves against Dunvant when they come to visit on Sunday 19 February.  We plan for a 10.15 meet to build towards an 11.00am kick-off. 

NO training tonight, Tuesday 14

Match is ON this morning

Just had the word from Vardre, the match is ON after a pitch inspection. So we are planning to meet at 10.30 for a kick-off at 11.00.

Vardre vs Mumbles Pirates, Sunday 12 February 11.00am

Off to Vardre RFC in Clydach on Sunday. This one is over the rickety bridge and definitely weather dependant. They are carrying out a pitch inspection at 9.00am so watch this space and the Teamer for news. Meet at 10.30am for the 11.00am kick-off.

training on outside, 5.30ish

RUGBY CANCELLED-SUNDAY 5th PITCHES UNPLAYABLE

see u Tuesday

SUNDAY 5th BISHOPSTON 9.45-1100

Weather permitting, check blog 9.15. Please reply to teamer text with availability