St.Neots Mini Rugby Under 9's Training Report 17th January 2010

Well, welcome back all to the Match report and trainning blog for the St. Neots Under 9's Mini Rugby team. Seems ages since I posted the last report which is probably because it was, what with the Holidays and recent white stuff. Anyway I think everbody was really impressed this week with the massive improvement in the squad's overal discipline on the pitch and how the boys are now presenting the ball correctly when 'gone to ground' and the forwards driving over the ball. This has led to a game of rugby which is flowing with second and third phase balls; so well done to all. Off course we are seeing the occassional scrappy, panic passes, but that'll come in time . Tackling is also really moved on with confident solid tackling when it counts. The boys also are understanding their role in the team and not just running forward with the ball, but looking and sensing where their support should be and releasing the ball....

Bryan's round up praised all the boys picking out the ground play and the overal improvement as a team. Bryan also warned the boys that high tackling will not be tolerated in a match and that they need to go in lower in the future. There was no player of the week for a number of reasons, however the fact he left it at home was the major factor we thinks...

Jim, wont be with us for a few weeks as he about to go under the surgeon's knife for a knee operation, so he kindly gave us a rendition of John Travolta's iconic saturday Night Fever dance. Unfortunately the boys were obviously too young to appreciate it....however it didn't go unnoticed by me.... Well done Jim and thanks.

Finally speaking with Bryan in the bar afterwards, I am thinking of planning a Saturday Afternoon trip out to watch Bedford Blues play over at Goldington Road in a few weeks. The plan would be to all meet at Market Square in St.Neots and catch the X5 bus to the ground. I think the kids will get in Free and also a chance for the dads and mums to catch up and share in a few beers possibly. Here are two dates to start with:

30th January: Cornish Pirates

20th February: Doncaster. Early kick off due to 6 nations so not beyond the realms of possibility to catch this at the ground on the big screen

Let me know your thoughts by emailing me; Frank@printhut.co.uk. Cheers for now and well played St. neots Under 9's. Next week is a home match at St.Neots' ground.