Swaffham Under 10’s match reports
North Walsham Festival
25th March 2007
Thirteen players from Swaffham turned out to play in the sunshine of the 30th North Walsham Festival on Sunday.
Placed in a pool with West Norfolk, Wymondham and Norwich, the boys, who played their second festival in one week, were up against strong opposition.
With relative newcomers, Jack Dodsworth, Josh Panes and Nathan Sturman and with Alex Czarnowski and Sam Sayer back from injuries the team played well and produced some overall good rugby.
Scrum half Rory Saunders played less than a half when he came off injured against West Norfolk, a major nose bleed preventing him from returning.
With the squad constantly changing Swaffham continued to push hard and were eventually rewarded for their efforts with a try in the second half from prop Joe Furniss. The pack, consisting of Joe, Jared Milligan and Aubrey Grimes won all bar one of the scrums and pushed hard in the mauls.
Some fantastic defending by Edward O’Brien and Christopher Lloyd, together with Callum Robb and Sam Sayer prevented the final score increasing in West’s favour.
Final score 20 – 5 in West Norfolk’s favour.
The second match of the day was against Wymondham and it’s fair to say that the two teams were fairly evenly matched. The game was hard and the ball was equal in both halves of the pitch.
Wymondham led the first half 5 -0, clearly showing the strengthened defence of the Swaffham side.
The second half of the match was once again strong and the ball passed from side to side equally.
Despite some good tackling by Josh Panes and Aubrey Grimes in particular the match ended 15 – 0 to Wymondham.
The final match of the morning against a strong Norwich side allowed newcomers, Jack Dodsworth, Josh Panes and Nathan Sturman the opportunity to shine. Jack played in the pack with Josh and Nathan playing wingers.
Josh showed some excellent speed when chasing Norwich, and Nathan showed brute force when standing up against the opposition and tackling. Jack played prop and helped win scrums for Swaffham.
The main highlight of the game came when Aubrey Grimes showed immense determination and strong speed when having intercepted a Norwich ball, he sprinted up the inside line towards the Norwich try line only to be stopped by a Norwich player just short of the line.
The final score of this match was 30 – 0.
The team consisted of Aubrey Grimes, Jared Milligan, Joe Furniss, Edward O’Brien, Callum Robb, Sam Sayer, Alex Czarnowski, Rory Saunders, Jack Dodsworth, Christopher Lloyd, Nathan Sturman, Josh Panes and Sebastian Bissell and showed great improvement in this ever developing squad.
U10 Match Report Sunday 11 March
Swaffham U10 vs. Fakenham U10
Swaffham were quick to attack once their first game of the morning started, almost immediately after Fakenham had kicked the ball, Jack Dodsworth went in to make his first tackle of the morning and successfully passed the ball to Joe Furniss. Sebastian Bissell then moved the ball up the pitch and after some more assertive play, Rory Saunders took the ball over the line to score the first try for Swaffham. Callum Robb quickly took the ball back to the Fakenham line, and after a number of line outs in which Swaffham had manoevered the opposition off the pitch, Sam Sayer took the ball over the line to score the second try. There were a number of successful passes between Edward O’Brien, Joe Furniss and Callum Robb which resulted in Callum taking the ball across to score the third try of the morning. Fakenham scored a try at the half time whistle but Edward O’Brien and Rory Saunders had also scored tries for Swaffham so that Swaffham were leading 25: 5. After half time in which Swaffham were able to make some changes to their squad, the ball was very quickly taken back to the Fakenham try line. Aubrey Grimes scored another try for Swaffham, and Fakenham responded. There some very good tackles Christopher Lloyd and Jared Milligan as well as some good passing between Jack Fergusson and Sam Sayer.
Final Score Swaffham 30: Fakenham 10
Swaffham U10 vs. North Walsham U10
In their second game of the morning, Swaffham played against North Walsham, although Jared Milligan had already met them when he had a guest appearance for a depleted Fakenham side. North Walsham were quick to move the ball to the Swaffham try line, but the ball was moved away by some supportive play from Sebastian Bissell, Sam Sayer and Edward O’Brien. Jack Fergusson then quickly took the ball across to score the first try for Swaffham. The game was very evenly matched with Swaffham holding the score 5:0 at half time. In the second half there was some very determined driving of the ball before Sam Sayer made a break for the North Walsham line, but was unfortunate to drop the ball before the try line. North Walsham then took the ball back to equalise. Josh Payne tackled North Walsham and the ball was taken up the pitch by Joe Furniss, Edward O’Brien and Callum Robb, but the Swaffham attack was stopped and North Walsham scored their second try. Swaffham responded with Sam Sayer and Jack Fergusson taking the ball up the pitch for Rory Saunders to equalise. North Walsham scored the wining try just as the full time whistle went after Swaffham had lost the ball in a fumbled lineout.
Final Score North Walsham 15: Swaffham 10
Impsons Butchers Man of the match: Christopher Lloyd
Swaffham U10 vs. Norwich U10 18 February
Game 1
Norwich travelled to Swaffham with a squad of 20 players, in comparison to the 10 players that Swaffham had available. In their first game of the morning, Swaffham were very slow to start and almost watched Norwich make a break to score the first try. Sam Sayer made a very successful tackle and the ball was passed to Joe Furniss and across to Aubrey Grimes who made a quick break down the wing to score an equaliser for Swaffham. The Swaffham pack of Joe Furniss, Jared Milligan and Aubrey Grimes proved to be quite strong in the scrums and by half time the score was 10: 5 to Norwich. After half time, Swaffham continued to show some determined play and were unfortunate to have let Norwich across their line for Norwich to win 15: 5.
Game 2
The second game of the morning saw the ball being passed successfully between Jack Fergusson, Callum Robb, Joe Furniss and Edward O’Brien. Rory Saunders managed to stop Norwich at the line, but they still got through and scored. Jack Dodsworth and Joe Furniss tackled Norwich and Edward O’Brien was stopped at the Norwich line at half time. In the second half, Swaffham were awarded a penalty on their line and Aubrey Grimes quickly got the ball to Edward O’Brien who drove forwards with support from Christopher Lloyd and Sam Sayer. Swaffham then lost their attention and Norwich made a quick dash down the wing to score their second try and were very quick to score their third try.
Swaffham squad: Christopher Lloyd, Callum Robb, Jared Milligan, Edward O’Brien, Joe Furniss, Sebastian Bissell, Rory Saunders, Aubrey Grimes, Sam Sayer Jack Dodsworth.
Swaffham U10 Match reports 4 Feb
Swaffham U10 vs. Bury St. Edmunds U10 A
With some frost still on the grass and the air cold and foggy, Swaffham U10s went into their first game of the morning against Bury St. Edmunds A. After an initial slow start, where the boys settled into the game, Bury managed to break through and score their first try of the morning. Callum Robb, managed to make some ground by driving forwards with the ball with support from Jared Mililgan, but the possession changed and Bury scored their second try. There were some very good tackles from Sebastian Bissell, Sam Sayer, Edward O’Brien, Jack Dodsworth and Jack Fergusson, with drives from Alex Czarnowski and Rory Saunders but by half time Bury were leading by three tries. In the second half, Swaffham were a little disorientated after Alex had left the pitch injured with the half time whistle and Bury just ran through to score their next try with little resistance. Joe Furniss, Aubrey Grimes, Sam Sayer and Christopher Lloyd all made determined tackles but Swaffham were unable to push past the Bury defence. The front row made up of combinations from Joe Furniss, Jared Milligan, Aubrey Grimes, Jack Dodsworth and Callum Marshall showed strength with most of the scrums being won by Swaffham.
Final score Bury 35: Swaffhm 0.
Swaffham U10 vs. Bury St. Edmunds U10 B
Having warmed up against the stronger opposition, Swaffham immediately went into their next game against Bury St. Edmunds B. The game was very different with Swaffham immediately taking possession of the ball and play. There were some very strong drives from Edward O’Brien, Rory Saunders and Callum Robb and the ball was passed between players. Jack Fergusson and Rory Saunders moved the ball forwards and Jack passed the ball to Sam Sayer who was quickly over the line to score the first try. Bury had to work hard to score an equaliser. In the second half, Swaffham continued to play well; Rory Saunders retrieved the ball from a ruck and passed the ball to Sam who quickly made ground and scored his second try. Bury managed to get the ball back and scored their second try from a scrum just off the Swaffham line. The boys continued to work together and Joe Furniss was able to take the ball across the line to score the winning try for Swaffham. Final Score Swaffham 15: Bury 10.
Swaffham U10 vs. Ipswich
In their final game of the morning the U10 squad found themselves on another pitch facing an unknown opposition, several members of whom were much taller and bigger than the Swaffham players. However, the two teams were well matched with neither team making much headway during the first half. The Swaffham front row excelled themselves winning most of the scrums, which were then changed to uncontested as a result of several of the early scrums collapsing. In the second half, Swaffham continued to hold their ground but Ipswich managed to score two tries. Final Score Ipswich 10: Swaffham 0.
Swaffham Squad: Christopher Lloyd, Callum Robb, Jared Milligan, Edward O’Brien, Jack Fergusson, Joe Furniss, Sebastian Bissell, Rory Saunders, Aubrey Grimes, Alex Czarnowski, Callum Marshall, Jack Dodsworth.
Impsons Butchers Man of the Match: Joe Furniss
Match Report: Swaffham U10 21 January
Swaffham U10 vs. Wymondham U10
With Wymondham taking the kick off, Swaffham were immediately defending their try line with Sam Sayer making an excellent tackle. Wymondham were taken by surprise by the strong defense that Swaffham provided and were stopped on the try line by the Swaffham players. Wymondham scored the first try, but with solid play from Sam Sayer, Edward O’Brien and Jack Fergusson Swaffham were awarded a line out. Aubrey Grimes moved the ball forward and the boys made some text book passes with Jack Fergusson setting the ball to be picked up by Rory Saunders but in spite of the play, the half time score was Wymondham 5: Swaffham 0.
In the second half, Swaffham again showed some good passing from Rory Saunders, to Aubrey Grimes, Edward O’Brien to Sam Sayer. Sebastian Bissell picked up the ball but was pushed out of play. Wymondham took advantage of the line out and made a break to the line to score their second try. Both Jared Milligan and Callum Marshall made a number of determined tackles. At full time, the final score was Wymondham 15: Swaffham 0.
Swaffham U10 vs. Beccles U10
Swaffham went straight into the second game of the morning and were taken off guard by one of the Beccles players making a break for the try line to score the first try. Jack Dodsworth playing in his first match for Swaffham made an excellent tackle and Rory Saunders made a run with the ball, but was pushed out of play. Joe Furniss won the ball for Swaffham from the Beccles line out and the ball was moved to the Beccles try line by Swaffham. Callum Robb scored for Swaffham making the half time score 5:5.
In the second half, Beccles again scored the first try of the half, but Rory Saunders quickly secured a draw for Swaffham. Final Score Swaffham 10: Beccles 10.
Swaffham players: Chrisopher Lloyd, Callum Robb, Jared Milligan, Edward O’Brien, Jack Fergusson, Joe Furniss, Sebastian Bissell, Rory Saunders, Aubrey Grimes, Sam Sayer, Callum Marshall and Jack Dodsworth.
Match Report: Swaffham U10 7th January
Swaffham U10 vs. Holt U10 B
In the first game of the morning, Swaffham loaned Sebastian Bissell to Holt so that an 8 a-side game could be played. Edward O’Brien passed the ball to Sam Sayer who scored the first try of the morning. Joe Furniss scored the next try and by half time Alex Czarnowski had scored a third try for Swaffham. In the second half Christopher Lloyd replaced Sam Sayer and Alex Czarnowski was quick to score another try for Swaffham. Callum Robb ran the length of the pitch to score. Joe Furniss made a break but was stopped by Sebastian playing for Holt. Christopher Lloyd made a very good tackle and Edward O’Brien scored a try after Holt had been awarded a scrum very close to their line. Alex scored his third try of the game just as the full time whistle went with the final score Swaffham 35: Holt B 0.
Swaffham U10 vs. North Walsham U10
Having had such a successful first game, Swaffham were unable to keep up the momentum against their next opponents. North Walsham were very quick to score their first try. Swaffham played a determined game and despite having the ball in their possession for some time were unable to penetrate the North Walsham defence. There were some very good tackles from Sam Sayer, Jack Fergusson and Callum Robb, but North Walsham kept breaking through with the final score North Walsham 40: Swaffham 0.
Swaffham travelled to Norwich for a fixture against Norwich and Southwold.
With several new players in the squad as well as the return of Jack Fergusson from injury the team were looking forwards to the fixture.
Swaffham U10 vs. Southwold 10
Despite the confusion caused by the two teams playing in yellow and black, Swaffham managed to work together with some positive moves. There were some very good tackles from Jared Milligan, Callum Robb, Sam Sayer, Edward O’Brien with Rory Saunders, Jack Fergusson and Alex Czarnowski moving the ball forwards at every opportunity. Whenever the Southwold players tried to move with the ball, they were stopped by Swaffham who all rucked together to move the player and ball to their advantage. The majority of the scrums were won by Swaffham as a result of the work of the three players in the front row: Joe Furniss, Jared Milligan and Aubrey Grimes. By half time, Southwold had scored one try after some hard work. The second half saw equally determined play from Swaffham but they were unable to penetrate the Southwold line and Southwold scored another two tries.
Final Score: Southwold 15: Swaffham 0
Swaffham U10 vs. Norwich U10
The second game of the morning saw another display of determined play. There were some excellent tackles from Jack Fergusson, Joe Furniss, Aubrey Grimes and Callum Marshall and runs from Michael Knowles, Rory Saunders and Alex Czarnowski. By half time, Norwich had scored two tries and Rory Saunders had scored a try for Swaffham.
Although Norwich scored an additional three tries in the second half, they had to work hard for them having been pushed into touch by Christopher Lloyd and Sebastian Bissell and constantly being driven back by the tenacious rucking of Swaffham.
Final Score: Norwich 25: Swaffham 5.
Impsons Butcher Man of the Match: The whole squad for working together.
Squad:
Christopher Lloyd, Callum Robb, Jared Milligan, Edward O’Brien, Jack Fergusson, Joe Furniss, Michael Knowles, Sebastian Bissell, Rory Saunders, Aubrey Grimes, Alex Czarnowski, Sam Sayer, Callum Marshall-Wyer
Match Report Swaffham U10 vs. West Norfolk U10 12 November2006
After an initial slow start the Swaffham squad produced some very good moves and the resulting scores from the three games played did not reflect the level of determination that was seen on the pitch or the possession that Swaffham had of the ball. The front row of Joe Furniss, Aubrey Grimes and Jared Milligan proved very powerful and won all but one of the scrums awarded to them as well as some awarded to the opposition. The players are showing signs of working well together with some excellent supportive play and rucking.
In the first game, Callum Robb made a number of very good tackles before being injured just before half time. Despite moving the ball forwards, Swaffham were unable to cross the West Norfolk try line and were unable to respond when West Norfolk turned the ball to sprint back and score a try. By half time, Swaffham were losing 15:0. The second half saw much more determined play from the whole team, but they were unable to stop another two tries being scored. Final score 25: 0 to West Norfolk.
Swaffham showed much more determination in the second game with some good tackling from Sam Sayer in his first match for Swaffham and Rory Saunders. Christopher Lloyd and Luke Fortune both made determined attempts to intercept the West Norfolk break, whilst Edward O’Brien, Alex Czarnowski, Joe Furniss and Rory Saunders tried to move the ball forwards. Both Jared Milligan and Aubrey Grimes proved to be very strong in the rucks which resulted in Swaffham moving the ball towards the West Norfolk line, but despite having been awarded a number of scrums and penalties Swaffham were unable to cross the line and by half time, West Norfolk were winning 20:0. In the second half, West Norfolk quickly scored their fifth try and Alex Czarnowski responded by making a break and successfully passed the ball to Rory Saunders who scored the first try for Swaffham. Swaffham then managed to keep the ball in the middle of the pitch for the remainder of the game. Final score West Norfolk 25: Swaffham 5.
The final short game of the morning resulted in a very quick try from Alex Czarnowski but Swaffham were unable to stop West scoring five tries in response.
Impsons Butchers Man of the Match: Sam Sayer
Swaffham: Callum Robb, Christopher Lloyd, Jared Milligan, Edward O’Brien, Joe Furniss, Luke Fortune, Rory Saunders, Aubrey Grimes, Alex Czarnowski, Sam Sayer.
Match Report - Prima Cup 29 Oct
Sunday 29 Oct saw Swaffham RUFC play hosts to the Prima Tiger Cup held in association with Leicester Tigers.
With 11 Under 10 club teams and beautiful warm sunny weather the day was set perfectly.
Swaffham’s 1st match of the morning saw them play Diss. Swaffham won the toss and opted to start play. With the ball keenly passed from Rory Saunders throughout the squad, Swaffham pushed strongly forward towards the try line, only to miss out on the try when the ball was unfortunately dropped short of the try line. Eager to continue pushing hard Swaffham continued to make ground with a fantastic dummy by Alex Czarnowski which fooled almost everyone on the pitch. A tackle by Diss saw Alex hit the floor and lose control of the ball. Whilst Diss were awarded the scrum Swaffham won it against the head and the ball was picked up by Callum Robb. Making good ground the ball was passed to Joe Furniss who got to the try line but was disallowed the try.
The reminder of the 1st half seemed to be consecutive scrums awarded to Diss each time won with an awesome display of power by Joe Furniss and Aubrey Grimes as props and Jared Milligan as hooker.
Half time resulted with a 0-0 score.
Diss opened the second half, but a fantastic tackle by Alex Czarnowski saw Swaffham once again in possession of the ball.
Despite some excellent ground making work by Edward O’Brien and Michael Knowles Diss suddenly took hold of the ball and sprinted to their try line.
Literally just before the final whistle Diss took possession of a loose ball and scored their second try of the match.
Final score Swaffham 0 – Diss 10
Team: Alex Czarnowski, Aubrey Grimes, Edward O’Brien, Rory Saunders, Michael Knowles, Callum Robb, Joe Furniss, Jared Milligan and Christopher Lloyd.
Second match – Swaffham v Holt
Holt won the toss and chose to start play.
Swaffham’s Edward O’Brien immediately ripped the ball from Holt and passed it down the line via Adam Merrick, Jake Hardwick and Aubrey Grimes to Alex Czarnowski who placed it over the line for Swaffham’s 1st try of the morning.
Continuous good scrumming by Swaffham and good advancing play by Edward O’Brien, Rory Saunders and Alex Czarnowski saw Swaffham keep control of the ball and push forward all the time.
An injured Adam Merrick left the field being replaced by newcomer Bea Larrington-Spencer. With the team momentarily disrupted Holt took the initiative and replied making the half time score 5-5.
The second half saw Michael Knowles substituted by Luke Fortune with Swaffham starting play.
Swaffham continued to win the scrums and pushed strong taking Holt to their 20 metre line. Winning line-outs and pushing Swaffham certainly looked the stronger of the teams however an ill placed loose ball saw Holt turn events by picking it up and charging towards the Swaffham line.
A further try by Holt resulted in the final score being 15-5 in Holt’s favour.
Team: Alex Czarnowski, Bea Larrington-Spencer, Rory Saunders, Edward O’Brien, Callum Robb, Christopher Lloyd, Aubrey Grimes, Joe Furniss, Michael Knowles, Adam Merrick and Jake Hardwick
With the afternoon fast approaching and the weather staying favourable the teams in the three pools were knocked down to the pool winners being;
Bury St Edmunds
North Walsham
Holt
The overall winners of the morning were North Walsham who go on to meet finalists from the other regional heats.
Teams participating on the morning;
Swaffham
Diss
Holt
Shelford
Fakenham
Wymondham
North Walsham
Bury St Edmunds
Norwich
West Norfolk
Southwold
Match Report Swaffham U10 West Norfolk Festival 15 October 2006
North Walsham
Nerves got the better of the squad who could do nothing but watch as North Walsham scored their first try almost as soon as the whistle had blown. Despite tackles from Alex Czarnowski, Rory Saunders, Michael Knowles and Jared Milligan North Walsham had broken through and scored another two tries by half time. The team were unable to show much cohesion and despite interceptions from Aubrey Grimes, Callum Robb and Joe Furniss North Walsham continued to break through. Final score North Walsham 25 , Swaffham 0.
Holt
In the second game of the morning, Swaffham showed much more determination with some good individual play from Rory Saunders, Edward O’Brien, Adam Merrick, Aubrey Grimes, Joe Furniss and Callum Robb. By half time, however, Holt were leading by two tries and almost as soon as the second half started had scored their third try. Runs forwards from Sebastian Bissell, Rory Saunders and Alex Czarnowski failed to result in tries for Swaffham. Final score Holt 15, Swaffham 0.
Sudbury
Despite better play by Swaffham Sudbury were leading by two tries at half time. Alex Czarnowski made a valiant attempt for the line but with little support, was not able to get across before Sudbury took possession of the ball and scored their third try. Adam Merrick managed to stop Sudbury so that Edward O’Brien could take the ball forwards but he was stopped by a high tackle just short of the line. Swaffham failed to use the resulting penalty to their advantage and were lucky that Michael Knowles stopped Sudbury from scoring a fourth try just as the final whistle blew. Final score Sudbury 15, Swaffham 0.
Swaffham Squad: Christopher Lloyd, Jared Milligan, Edward O’Brien, Joe Furniss, Michael Knowles, Adam Merrick, Luke Fortune, Sebastian Bissell, Callum Robb, Aubrey Grimes, Alex Czarnowski, Rory Saunders.
Impsons Butchers MOM: Adam Merrick and Rory Saunders
Oct 8 AWAY against Diss
Swaffham U10 vs, Diss U10
Game 1
Swaffham travelled to Diss for their first match with contested scrums and line-outs. As soon as the whistle blew, Swaffham showed that they were eager to play and soon had the ball in their possession. The team moved very quickly and Alex Czarnowski scored the first try for Swaffham. There was some good tackling and ripping from Edward O’Brien, Rory Saunders and Joe Furniss before Diss scored an equalizer leaving the half time score 5:5. The second half saw more determined play, Callum Robb made some excellent tackles with support from Adam Merrick and Jack Fergusson and the ball was soon put over the line by Joe Furniss. Swaffham were caught off guard and Diss responded with a quick equaliser down the wing. After some more determined play from the team, Edward O’Brien scored the winning try. As this was their first game with contested scrums it was good that the front row; Joe Furniss, Jared Milligan and Christopher Lloyd were successfully winning the ball and moving play forwards.
Final Score 15:10 to Swaffham.
Game 2.
The second game of the morning saw Diss put several new players onto the pitch and Swaffham replaced Adam Merrick and Edward O’Brien with Luke Fortune and Sebastian Bissell. Diss started the game and were soon leading with three tries by half time. The initial game was taking it’s toll and although there was spirited tackling from Callum Robb, Rory Saunders, Luke Fortune, Jack Fergusson and Christopher Lloyd, it took some time before the ball was moved forwards enough for Sebastian Bissell to score his first try. Joe Furniss scored his second try of the morning, but Diss had taken advantage of a free wing and won the game 30: 10.
Impsons Butchers MOM: Christopher Lloyd.
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