In an historic first outing, the all-female youth rugby team faced off against Bohunt School, marking a significant milestone for female rugby in Gibraltar.
The Gibraltar Female Youth Rugby players showcased an impressive performance, demonstrating excellent offloading skills and quick ball movement from the breakdown. Their ability to link up effectively on the field was a testament to their ability to working together as a team.
Bohunt School struggled to cope with the intensity and ferocity at the breakdown and in tackles, but they persevered, managing to score some excellent tries of their own.
This historic rugby match provided an invaluable experience for all the female youth rugby players in both teams.
This victory in their inaugural game is a moment of pride for all eight Gibraltar players, who should be commended for their effort and spirit throughout.
Both teams should be proud of their performances, and we look forward to more exciting female only youth matches in the future.
Final Score: Gibraltar U15s Girls win 45 – 10
Girls player of match 1 – Darcie Sindle
Girls player of match 2 – Sophie Macedo
Match Report: U15 Boys vs. Bohunt School
The U15 boys put in a fantastic performance on Sunday morning, securing a memorable victory against Bohunt School. It was wonderful to see so many supporters turn out to cheer the team on, especially on an early Sunday. Their energy on the sidelines undoubtedly fueled the players’ passion on the field.
With many of the U16s having played a gruelling game the day before, team selection was carefully managed to account for player fatigue. This approach provided an opportunity for players who hadn’t seen as much game time this season to step up, while also giving some of the younger players a valuable chance to showcase their skills against an older team.
The game kicked off with both sides displaying fierce determination and physicality. Early on, it was clear both teams were prepared for a hard-hitting encounter, with powerful tackles and a battle for dominance in the center of the park. Hard runs and relentless commitment to gaining ground defined the first half, as each team aimed to establish control through their larger players. Despite Bohunt’s smaller stature up front, their defensive resilience kept them competitive.
After an exciting and tense first half, the teams went into the break all square at 10-10.
After the break, Gibraltar made tactical substitutions, bringing on fresh legs to shift gears. The team shifted to a faster, more expansive style, focusing on rapid ball movement at the breakdown and effectively spreading play out wide to the wings at every opportunity. This strategic adjustment proved successful, as Gibraltar capitalised on Bohunt’s defensive gaps with a series of well-executed, lightning-fast runs down the flanks.
After a thrilling and hard-fought game, Gibraltar clinched victory, ending the match with a score of (?? – ?? ask Tom).
It was a fantastic team effort that showcased our youths resilience and adaptability, backed by an enthusiastic crowd that made this win even more special.
Final Score: Gibraltar U15s Boys win 34 – 17
Boys player of match 1 –
Boys player of match 2 –
Gibraltar Rugby Future Events
Trusted Novus Bank Youth Rugby Festival Round 2
- Europa Sports Complex
- Saturday 9 November
Play For Gibraltar Rugby
Are you, a parent or a grandparent born in Gibraltar? Then you are eligible to represent Gibraltar as part of our National Team! Join our open training session on November 9th in Birmingham (Venue TBC), and train in front of our National Team Head Coach and Technical Director.
Don’t miss your chance! Sign up using this link https://forms.gle/4amMSQ3xjFgisHX78
Send us an email at playrugby@gibraltarrugby.gi for more info!
We look forward to seeing you on the field or in the Rugby Clubhouse.
Until next week,
Gibraltar Rugby.
