25/26 season training blog

Sunday 29th March

Pewsey minis attended the Help for Heroes Mini Rugby Festival at the PGL Centre at Foxhills. Club combined with Amesbury at all age groups, U7’s - U10’s. Amesbury kindly provided the shirts for all the teams.

Our combined clubs played teams from Swindon, and as far away as Hitchin, giving good accounts of themselves at all age groups. Huge thanks to parents to encouraged and watched teams on what was a cold day. Club takes a break for Easter, before playing home and away against Devizes.

Sunday 22nd March

Sunday 22nd saw our Under 8s, Under 9 and Under 10 teams combining with Amesbury to play at the Chipfest mini rugby festival.

Over 40 players from the two clubs took part, playing in 12 matches and scoring 21 tries in the process. Congratulations to our Under 9 team who had the best track record on the day. Great fun and a huge learning experience for players and coaches alike.

Many thanks to Chippenham RFC for hosting a great day with over 700 kids taking part. Next week the two clubs combine again to play in the Help for Heroes festival in Wanborough near Swindon

Sunday 1st March

For the first time in a number of years Pewsey renewed the local derby with Marlborough Minis at under 7, 8, 9 and 10 age groups. The matches were well supported by players and parents alike. Matches were hard fought and played with great spirit, leaving all players tired and satisfied with events. Huge thanks to all who attended from Marlborough which made the day a special one. Many  thanks to Jo Minshall and Jo Williamson ably assisted by their daughters who ensure all the hungry mouths were fed. Pictures are from the under 9 match.

Sunday 22nd February

The 22nd February saw the restart of matches with an away visit to Amesbury . The club played at under, 10, 9, 8 and 7 levels with some really competitive matches ar all age groups.  This was also a chance for a joint training session and get to know you exercise as the clubs will combine to play at the Chipfest on the 22nd March and the Help for Heroes festival on the 29th   

A well organised and fun session which was well attended. Huge thanks to all at Amesbury who organised a great day. This Sunday 1st March the club are looking forward to hosting Marlborough  at 10.00am 

Sunday 11th & 18th January 26

In the last two weeks Pewsey have hosted Devizes on the 11/1 and Amesbury on 18/1. Representative matches were held at under 10, under 9 under 8 and under 7 levels. On each occasion over 60 children were involved. 

Despite difficult conditions matches were played in  great spirits with numerous occasions of great skill from both sides. Great club days which were a credit to all clubs kids and parents. Many thanks to Jo Williamson and her team of volunteers who ensure all the hungry mouths were fed.

Sunday 9th November 25

On Sunday 09/11/25 the Pewsey Minis squad hit the road to Swindon RFC where our combined u7/8s had a combined training session with Swindon. Our u9s and u10s played fixtures against Swindon, our first of the new season! With plenty of enthusiastic young players flying the Pewsey flag, the teams showcased incredible skills, team spirit, and determination throughout.

The day was a masterclass in Teamwork, Respect, Discipline and Sportsmanship, but most importantly, it was all about FUN!

Huge thanks to the amazing parents for making it all happen and a massive shoutout to Swindon RFC for hosting such a fantastic day #UTV