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The Stags were finally back league action after a long 18 months since there last league match with Wadebridge Camel taking the long trip up from the dark depths of Cornwall up to a sunny glorious Somerset on Saturday. The Camels started the game at a […]
The Stags were on the road this Saturday and travelled the long dreary North Devon Link Road and ended up a delightful Bideford. This was the first time the clubs have met and what a game it turned out to be. The average age of The […]
The Stags were back in action on home soil this Saturday against an old rival who they last met in the 2018/2019 campaign where Wivvy won both encounters. No doubt the Wivvy supporters, who came in there droves, were expecting a repeat from the last time […]
It was four years ago when Chard last visited The BASC who came away victorious with a 13-31 win. Fast forward four years and it was The Stags turn and put in their best performance from the four games played so far this season. Chard have […]
Burnham set off for in good spirits for the three hour trip to Falmouth. We were all expecting it to be a wash out in Falmouth with an ‘up the jumper’ game on the cards. However club positivity paid off. As we came over the hill […]
The Stags last played at The Kings House, back in April 2018, whereby they were on the end of a 57-5 drubbing. Fast forward three and half years and things have dramatically changed. From the off, The Stags meant business, and were rewarded with a Penalty […]
The Stags lacked the spark but came out on top after Newton Abbot took the game to wire. This was the first time the two clubs had met in a league encounter and credit to newton Abbot as they kept pressure on The Stags under the […]
The stags were back in action at The BASC on Saturday against a tenacious Tiverton side who gave it their all after using all three subs in the first half due to Blood injuries. Tiverton started the brighter side with the wind behind them as The […]
The Stags ended their 2021 campaign with a resounding win over Bideford RFC who they lost too earlier in the season by just the one point. With an earlier KO time of 2.15pm it was clear from the off The Stags wanted to be lapping up […]
Falmouth took the long trip up the A30 this Saturday to take on The Stags who are currently sat in second place behind league leaders Wadebridge Camels. Despite Falmouth languishing second from bottom, it was clear to see from there spirited performance on Saturday, they should […]
The Stags took to the M5 then West a fraction this Saturday and found themselves lost in a place called Wiveliscombe who ironically have a decent rugby team, so we descended on the club house and called a game, and what a game it turned out […]
In between Storms Eunice and Franklin this weekend The Stags managed to play a game of rugby albeit they were blown away by an organised Newton Abbot side. The Stags appeared to be still on the bus in the first 25 minutes as they found themselves […]
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The Stags welcomed local rivals Hornets to kick off the 2019/20 season and produced an sublime game of rugby with Inside Centre, Will Hopkins, bagging a hat trick of try’s. First on the score board for the home team was Hooker, Adam Peters, who received the […]
It was 10 years ago since The Stags last won at Avon RFC and after last seasons disappointment in this fixture the sun shone on the righteous.The game started with high intensity and The Stags were forcing Avon to defend for several minutes then were awarded […]
The Stags were back on home turf this Saturday and welcomed last season’s fellow cup finalists Yatton RFC. In perfect playing conditions the game commenced under the basking sunshine. Both teams struggled grasping the ball at times with many handling errors but it wasn’t too long […]
The Stags were looking to maintain there current unbeaten run, at this early stage of the season, as were visitors Nailsea & Backwell who proved to be The Stags toughest opponents during September. The match commenced with N&B receiving from the KO who then tested The […]
Saturday’s clash at The BASC was a double header as both teams agreed to combine the league fixture with the first round of the Somerset Vase with The Stags aiming to retain the cup they won last season. This fixture has always been a battle between […]
On Saturday afternoon The Stags welcomed Minehead Barbarians to The BASC ground for a top of the table clash as both teams had yet to taste defeat at this stage of the season. The hosts knew this was going to be another tough match but were […]
Old Red’s took a southernly trip to a wet and breezy Burnham On Sea this Saturday and were met by a brick wall, literally. Brothers Sam & Tom Wall stole the show in another fine display by The Stags and extend there unbeaten run eight from […]
The Stags set sail across the Mendip Hills on a very wet Saturday to take on second placed Oldfield Old Boys RFC for a top of the table clash. OB had lost their previous fixture against Wells RFC the week before so were determined not to […]
The Stags went into this match looking to maintain their unbeaten run against visitors St Bernadettes Old Boys and provided a fine display of rugby for all that were spectating. The commenced and The Stags were ruthless from the off having lots of possession of ball […]
The Stags were on song this Saturday with a triumphant win over Tor 1st XV at The BASC Ground stretching this seasons unbeaten run to 12 league games and 21 games when taking into consideration the back end of last season. This is a milestone that […]
So with 2019 coming to a close, its sure to say that The Stags have had an emphatic year with 14 wins from 14 so far this season, 24 consecutive league wins and winning The Somerset Vase back in April and what best way to end […]
The Stags were back in action after the festive break looking to maintain that unbeaten run into 2020 and took the short trip up north to Yatton. The Stags have had the better hand over Yatton in all three of last season’s fixtures plus the most […]
The Stags took big step towards claiming the Somerset Premier title on Saturday, with a hard-fought win away to nearest rivals Nailsea & Backwell RFC.A minutes applause was had prior to KO as mark of respect for Elaine Bowerman who sadly passed away last week. Elaine […]
The Stags took to the road again up to our good old friends Imperial RFC. The relationship between both clubs, off the pitch, is a tight bond but on the pitch, a vast difference. The Stags lost this fixture last season and were aiming to maintain […]
A classic game of two halves was had as the Stags took to the long winding A39 on Saturday to take on third placed Minehead Barbarians and aim to maintain that impeccable unbeaten league run. Minehead started the match the better side who kept the visitors […]
BURNHAM-ON-SEA took a break from league duty to book themselves a place in the Somerset Vase final, courtesy of an emphatic win over Bridgwater side Morganians on Saturday.Jude Donnelly burst over for the opening try, and although Morganians cut the lead to 5-3 with a penalty, […]
Many would of thought this Saturday’s home fixture to Oldfield Old Boys would of been postponed with Storm Jorge arriving but thankfully it didn’t dump to much rainfall over the BASC Ground which allowed the 1st Team game to go ahead albeit on the back pitch. […]
Burnham’s 1st XV league campaign started with a scenic drive to OldField OB in Bath on Saturday. The Stag’s have had several new players join during pre-season including Tom Chaffey who returned to club after a 4 year absence. Burnham started the game well with ball […]
On what was meant to be a wet dreary Saturday afternoon at the BASC turned out to be dry and pleasant day which was perfect for The Stags to produce some quality rugby on home turf. St Berns came to The Pit on the back of […]
After last weeks epic away win at Minehead, and not to forget our first away win in 889 days, The Stags entertained Wiveliscombe at The Pit, who were yet to loose a game so far this season. It appeared that Wivvy brought the weather with them, from […]
The Stags took to the road this week and travelled to the outskirts of Bath to take on Avon RFC. With several key players missing due to injury or unavailability various changes were made with Nick McKen returning after playing for Deaf England the week before, […]
After last week’s cup win over Tor the Stags were back in League action and travelled up too Bristol Harlequins who are currently sat just above relegation in the league standings, however, this was a club that has proved to be a challenge over recent years.The […]
The Stags entertained Old Red’s 2nd XV at The Pit on Saturday who were currently sat one position below the home team in the league standings. The game got underway a little late due to Old Red’s forgetting to bring the team kit with them but […]
Burnham finally produce a performance they have been promising. The stags went into this game on the back of an unbeaten month which included 2 away wins and with yatton on the back of a poor run themselves the stags were full of confidence. Playing with […]
After The Stags emphatic win away to Yatton two weeks ago positive vibes were echoing at The Pit but as many know travelling to South Bristol and taking on Imperial was never going to be easy.The Stags lost three players due to injury in the win […]
The Stags entertained Weston 2’s in the local derby on Friday night in front of a large crowd from both clubs. Now this was always going to be a tough, physical encounter between the cubs and after just a few seconds into the match the Weston […]
The Stags took the short trip up the M5, and over a bit, with what some would say a weaker starting match day team due to many injuries within the squad, sustained over recent weeks, but think again as the story unfolds. A welcome return to […]
After last weeks epic win over Nailsea & Backwell, The Stags were looking to continue there fine form and entertained Hornets 2nd’s at The Pit. The Burnham Faithful turned up in their droves on this wet and breezy Saturday afternoon but it was well worth it […]
The Stags entered 2019 in similar fashion as they left 2018 and continue there winning streak. Chris Warner and the three Tom’s – Stevens, Wall & Chaffey all returned from injury with the latter hoping to last more than five minutes after his brief spell in […]
The Stags to the relatively short trip to Wiveliscombe, known as The Highest Town in Somerset, and a current league standing to match its altitude, to make amends from the fixture earlier in the season. The Stags lost Luke Gowan in the warm up so Sam […]
After last weeks defeat away to Wiveliscombe The Stags were looking to get back to winning ways against Avon RFC. The stags started the game with good possession of ball but several handling errors and Avon applying pressure at the break down it was a bit […]
It was 11 years ago that The Stags last played in the Senior Vase Cup and this season an opportunity was given to enter with a home draw against Cheltenham Saracens who play in the Gloucester Premier League. Sarris arrived in good time for the early […]
The Stags were back to league action this weekend, after last weeks emphatic cup win, and hosted Bristol Harlequins who were currently second from bottom. The Stags had good possession of ball from the start and began to test the Quins defensive line which held out […]
The Stags ventured up to Bristol for the last time this season too take on Old Red’s 2nd XV who currently sat 9th in the league table. With the slope of the pitch to The Stags advantage off they went and immediately applied pressure on Red’s […]
So the mood was positive in The Stag camp going into this final with the aim to make club history and progress further in the Senior Vase Cup. A strong squad travelled down to Honiton together with the ever faithful supporters in tow to unknown territory. […]
With these two side due to meet again in the Somerset Vase Final so this match was a clear test to set the tone for the imminent final. Yatton started the stronger team with good ball retention and territory to keep The Stags in their own […]
Saturday 9th March 2019 will be a day to remember for many at Burnham On Sea RFC. It was the clubs annual Sponsors Day & Old Boys Reunion as well as The Stand Naming Presentation to our Club President, Mike O’Farrell, and let’s not forget the […]
The Stags took the short trip over to the local seaside resort of Weston Super Mare on Friday night for what turned to be tough local encounter against Weston 2nd XV. The match started brightly under the light for The Stags who were awarded a penalty […]
On Saturday afternoon, the Stags welcomed Nailsea and Backwell to the Pit for another important fixture in the race for the playoff spot. Nailsea came in on the back of a defeat to Old Reds, who they claim played 18 National 2 players, and the Stags […]
The Stags were looking to secure second place in the league on Saturday afternoon, and did so without kicking a ball, with Hornets awarding the points to The Stags as they struggled to field a full squad of registered players due to injuries and unavailability. However, in […]
The Stags were looking for payback in this last league fixture of the season against Oldfield Old Boys at The BASC Ground. Old’s started the game the stronger team with plenty of possession of the ball which allowed them to gain territory and force The Stags […]
It was 10 years ago The Stags last made it to the Somerset Vase Cup Final which we narrowly lost to Tor RFC but 10 years on history made whereby an epic final was won by the blue & white hoops. The Stags had beaten Yatton […]
A bitter pill to swallow was how The Stags Captain, Ross McKechan, summed up the Playoff final against Bristol Saracens at The BASC Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Stags had Storm Hannah behind them in the first half who played a big part for both teams […]
Thursday 10th augustBurnham’s first warm up match of the season,showed that their preparation,enthusiasm and ability to take on coach Kevin Innes ideas were there for all to see.Mobility and fitness were paramount and with just 3 weeks to the start of the season they already look […]
Burnham travelled to Winscombe for their second warm-up match,this one against a team who play at the same level.Debut players for this match were,our 2 Kiwi boys, Louie Ward and Finn Duffus as well as Jack Bennett. From the start Burnham showed their attacking intentions to […]
Burnham concluded their pre season matches successfully,winning 3 out of 3.From the start of the match displayed their solidarity in defence before they began to exert their own efforts culminating in a pushover try claimed by Chris Warner. 10 minutes a similar result after a series […]
Burnham started their season with a disappointing result,but at the same time encouraging.Kingsbridge flew out of the blocks and within the first few minutes,after a series of phases they crossed the line.0-5.Burnham’s old favourite,ill-discipline,then cost them a further 3 points when they were penalised for a […]
Burnham were given an emphatic lesson in scrummaging and rolling mauls by Chard,costing them precious possession and territory.Burnham started well with a quick penalty after Chard were caught offside.3-0.Burnham then were repeatedly let down by lack of discipline costing them 2 tries from Chard,both from rolling […]
Unfortunately,another disappointing result for Burnham,even though for the first half Burnham were the better side.Clearing and positional kicks were effective and for the last 15 minutes or so,Burnham spent most of the time in their opponent’s half,playing against the slope.However,in the second half Burnham reverted to […]
Burnham succumbed to Devonport with all their usual problems.Lack of discipline,3 yellow cards equalling 30 minutes of time with 14 men,far too many penalties giving their prolific kicker many opportunities to drive Burnham back into the red zone and finally their ineptitude at lineouts cost them […]
A disappointing result for Burnham which unfortunately did not reflect on Burnham’s performance.Their scrummaging was good,lineouts were adequate and all round general play was encouraging.However but for some error strewn and dubious refereeing Burnham could easily have come away from Cornwall with a result.Discipline was still […]
Burnham at last showed what they can do.Wadebridge arrived at the BASC ground in 4th place in the league.However in the first half Burnham were the only team in it,with notable first XV debuts from Scott Beard Sam Everitt and Mitchell Kingston.Burnham started at a furious […]
At last Burnham produced the performance that we had patiently waited to happen.Scrummaging tight and driving forward,constant interplay between backs and forwards and good lineout work provided a more than adequate supply of quality ball.Burnham won the toss and elected to play against a stiff breeze […]
In an entertaining match this was,as they say,a game of 2 halves.Paignton winning the first half 14-0 and Burnham winning the second 10-19.Burnham,unfortunately produced a rather lacklustre performance over the first 40 minutes,rarely ,apart from scrummaging,showing what they were actually capable of.Both of Paignton’s converted tries […]
Burnham travelled to North Somerset to take on a team in a higher league with 11 teenage players in the squad,all of whom performed admirably well,givivg their all.If Burnham can keep a good percentage of these lads,along with the other young players still in their early […]
Burnham travelled to Tiverton to try and ease their position in the league,unfortunately it was not to be.Whilst they had good spells of possession they were unable to convert these into points,allowing Tiverton to cross the line twice,both of which were unconverted.Piper managed to respond with […]
Burnham produced a sterling performance in claiming their second win but,unfortunately,still remain bottom of the table,where 7 sides are seperated by just 5 points.With the club fielding a high proportion of youngsters this was no mean feat.From the start Burnham,s intentions were clear,to play at a […]
Burnham,at last,secured a much needed win in a thrilling match at the BASC ground.Burnham started the game,with possibly their strongest side yet,in a confident manner and after being awarded 3 successive penalties,with their scrum dominating the set piece,the ball was whipped out to Tim Piper to […]
After a heavy rain storm the teams headed out onto a pitch which was at best, slippery!Within the first 10 minutes of the game Burnham lost one of their key players Gowan, to a neck injury. Adam Peters took up the mantle and got stuck in.In […]
A spirited display by Burnham against a team 11 places above them saw them robbed of a bonus point in the dying moments of the game.Burnham started with an intent and after 3 minutes they were 5-0 up following a catch and drive from 20 metres […]
Burnham travelled to the south coast with a full 18 players,but unfortunately,met a side who were on their own a game.By and large Burnham put in a committed performance,only it wasn’t quite good enough.Looking ahead Burnham have a good crop of youngsters who will stand them […]
A disappointing result for Burnham as it more or less from confirms Burnham’s relegationFrom Western Counties.Paignton took an early lead to 5 nil up but then for the next 20 minutes it was all Burnham.Firstly a try by Tim Piper,who spotted a gap on the blind […]
Fast,furious and finally Burnham produced a display that we know they are capable of. Against a side that were physically much larger, Burnham’s defensive efforts were eventually,what sealed the match for them.Kiwi Muskett led the way with his no nonsense tackling inspiring his teammates to step […]
Both Burnham and Cheddar rugby clubs , put out sizeable squads for this early season friendly Derby at the Basc ground.The first quarter Burnham dominated the game with lots of pressure and within the first few minutes Burnham scored through Nick Mcken, his lineout caught in […]
Burnham took on Gordano in their second pre-season game, after beating cheddar 30-5 Burnham where determined to make it two wins out of two, and they did just that putting lots of pressure on Gordano controlling the first quarter. The first chance came just inside two […]
Burnham’s first game of the season saw them kick off their campaign of with a 22 – 7 victory over Sidmouth. Burnham started the game remarkably brightly seeing Sidmouth struggle to get out of their own half. The first ten minutes saw Burnham keep the ball […]
Burnham arrived at St. Austell late after their coach was stuck in heavy traffic causing the start to be delayed by 15 minutes. Despite these setbacks after 20 minutes Burnham found themselves 10 points in the lead with two stunning tries. Firstly Luke Gowan soared to […]
In what was a physical and competitive game, Burnham were looking to keep up their good form. Both sides started the game well creating chance after chance, five minutes, in Tiverton’s fullback kicked the ball over the top of Burnham’s line, Jordan Paul took the ball […]
From the left Alan House, centre Luke Gowan taking on two Wellington players ,supported by on the right, Adam Peters.l
Burnham and their supporters took the road early through heavy rain showers to get to Truro in good time for this match. However on the pitch found it harder to weather the storm where they faced a very well drilled home side. Right from the kick […]
Burnham hosted Wadebridge on a perfect practically wind free afternoon at Thè BASC Ground.Right from the start it was a battle between Burnham’s forwards and the Wadebridge backs. It was Wadebridge who began the match better with their backs confidently running ànd passing the ball and […]
Burnham arrived early on a sunny afternoon at Bude leaving them plenty of time to prepare.Burnham got off to a great start when they won a scrum on halfway. Scrum half Sam Lewis fed Tim Piper on the wing, who chipped the ball through then recovered […]
Left to right Ross Mckechnie, Sam Lewis,with the ball Russ Pike,Tom Stevens,Tim piper,Brando Pettit
After a tortuous coach journey to Crediton an injury stricken Burnham on Sea side found it hard to match a very plucky home side.Burnham struggled for possession early in the game and Crediton scored a try after 10 minutes. Burnham then got points on the board […]
A consummate and entertaining performance by Burnham on a cold autumn day,warming the cockles of their old faithfuls. Cullompton arrived hoping to consolidate their lofty position of 3rd in the league,only to meet a Burnham side that were determined to prove otherwise.With pace and guile on […]
After 5 mins of pressure from Devonport it ended up with a 5 meter lineout from which a a well drilled Devonport maul resulted in a pushover try from devonport and conversion making it 7-0The game went through phases with Burnham defending well for the next […]
On a bonny Decembers day perfect for rugby football the resurgent Burnham team looked to continue their rich vein of home form against a high flying Exeter Uni team who were coming off a 71-o rout of Tiverton. Burnham had narrowly lost out to a strong […]
Burnham arrived in good time to warm up on a very damp Torrquay day. The players were in good spirits following last weeks victory over Exeter University and hopes were high of getting that 1st away win of the season.Torquay came out full of vigour playing […]
Burnham lost their recent home form in a game of two halves.After weathering early pressure Burnham worked their way down the pitch,eventually rewarded with a penalty,great kick for a lineout,rolling maul set up enabling Brett Diver to claim the try.5-0. Ten minutes later McKechan collected from […]
Burnham, disappointly lost a match they could have and should have won. Too many handling errors,poor decision making and lack of communication cost them the match.Scrummaging was good as well as lineout but subsequent mauls were lostbecause of poor support for the ball carrier. Tiverton were […]
A disappointing day for Burnham after having the majority of possession throughout the match,to lose a game through their own inadequancies.Too many times going into contact without the requisite support,too many handling errors,creating overlaps and ignoring them and poor tackling cost them dearly.Burnham are dropping deeply […]
Burnham travelled to Cornwall with a team,whose average was just 23,with high hopes of getting their season back on track.They started positively and effectively,so much so that within 5 minutes of the start Oti’s strong tackle dislodged the ball,seized upon by Lee Vaughan,breaking 2 tackles and […]
Burnham earned a must win battle against Bude in a dour hard fought contest on a bitterly cold day at the BASC ground.With both teams in the bottom four,it was a case of who had the strongest will and desire to come out on top.No quarter […]
Burnham travelled to Cornwall,along with their faithful supporters,only to be taught a harsh lesson by a well-organised side with an admirable home record,which they continued to maintain.Suffice to say,Burnham in the first half,playing with the wind,managed to concede 5 tries without once entering the opposition 22 […]
Burnhamgreatly improved their chance of remaining in Western Counties West with a try,albeit a penalty try,in the dying moments of the game.Most of the game’s forward struggles showed that Burnham had the supremacy,especially in the scrums,which ultimately won them the match.Burnham started the game in the […]
Burnham took the short trip down the M5 to come away with another disappointing result.Thus far they have not managed a single away win and now find themselves back in the middle of the dogfight for demotion. After 5 minutes Burnham were penalised for pulling down […]
What a difference a week makes,from conceding 10 tries the week before,to scoring 11 the following match,almost confirming Burnham’s status for next season.Where do we start,the front row of Ed Lewis,Adam Peters and Chris Warner,providing excellent ball followed by great support around the field.Warner and Lewis […]
Burnham travelled to the South Coast,searching for the 1 point to ensure their safety in this league for next season.Burnham kicked off with the advantage of the slope and led by 3-6 at the interval after a dour,but hard fought half.2penalties to 1,both kicked by Tim […]
Burnham’s first match of the season didn’t go according to plan.Keynsham attacked strongly for the first 20 minutes forcing Burnham into conceding penalties,for which they were punished twice.0-6.Almost immediately afterwards Keynsham kicked deep into Burnham’s territory only to find Russell Pike perfectly placed to return the […]
Burnham travelled to Gordano with a slightly makeshift side but only proved that there plenty of players to step up to the mark.Gordano started the better of the two teams with Burnham struggling to clear their lines and eventually conceded a try from a catch and […]
Burnham’s emerging side showed that they are beginning to gel in more and more departments,unfortunately not the lineouts but elsewhere everything is looking considerably sharper and this was achieved against a much larger team.Burnham set the ball rolling after catching Whitehall offside just 4 minutes into […]
Burnham travelled up country to play in a hard fought match they could have won,but unfortunately those old companions,ill-disciplines and indifferent lineouts,reared their ugly heads.From the start Chew Valley pressed hard but Burnham’s superb defence kept them at bay for 30 minutes until after a shabby […]
Burnham moved up to fifth in their league after recording a consummate victory against their Bath based opponents,but as they say a game of two halves.Nip and tuck for the first 10 minutes until Pike gained good ground before Burnham recycled twice,out to Muskett to create […]
Burnham travelled to an awkward place and came away with a comfortable victory.Burnham started well forcing Bart into conceding a penalty, duly converted by Conway. 0-3.Barts fought back, keeping Burnham pinned in their own 22,after a series of penalties the referee awarded Bart a penalty try.7-3Back came Burnham […]
Constant pressure by Burnham in the first 10 minutes culminated in a well constructed team try..Many hands and efficient recycling,notably Dickens,Chase,Muskett, Conway,McKechan and Love eventually releasing Russell Pike to cut through,round the fullback and score under the posts.Conway converted.7-0. 20 minutes letter, after a spell of […]
Burnham emerged winners in a hard fought contest played in bitterly cold conditions in front of a good sized crowd following the Old Boys and Sponsors Reunion lunch.For the first 20 minutes neither side could find a way through until Burnham were awarded a penalty for […]
Burnham took on the might and weight of O.B’s well drilled set of forwards on a chilling,rainswept, windy day.Burnham started with the elements in their favour but it was O.B’s who first troubled the scoreboard,when they broke out of defence,earning a penalty,quickly taken,culminating in their blindside […]
On a very windy day at Stroud Burnham came up against a strong Stroud side in good form.Burnham playing with the wind in the first half started quickly and won a penalty close to the posts which Will Conway converted. This seemed to spark Stroud into […]
Burnham continued on their dismal run in a match they could have won but our two old favourites yet again reared their ugly heads poor tackling and ill-discipline. CHFP opened the scoring when the referee awarded them a penalty try7-0 and poor defensive work allowed their […]
Burnham went to Whitehall on Saturday expecting a tough match from a much improving Whitehall side.In the first half playing with the wind at there backs,Burnham had the lions share of possession but were also only too guilty of dropping the ball once they had created an […]
On a cold, still day, Burnham ran out to face Chew Valley. The game was preceded by a minutes silence as a mark of respect for the passing of Christine Piper. A club supporter, volunteer, husband to club Life Member John Piper and mum to player/ […]
In a good game played between two even sides on the day, Burnham can only reflect on squandered chances that this week put them on the wrong end of a close match.For the first twenty minutes of the game Avon had a lot of possession and used their […]
Burnham got back to winning ways and in the process moved up to 5th in the table. the match was played in bitingly cold windy conditions which appeared, initially, to spur Burnham into swift action. Right from the start Burnham applied the pressure forcing Barts into […]
Burnham took the all conquering league leaders right to the wire.Probably Burnham,s best display of the season,full of guts,determination and quality.Only in the last minute of added on time did Burnham succumb to the might of Matson.Make no mistake,should Burnham continue to play like this for […]
Burnham put Gordano to the sword in an emphatic fashion,running in 9 tries and displaying the type of rugby that coach Richard Muskett has been working so hard in getting across to the boys in training. Brandon Pettitt marked his debut with a try and showing […]
On a narrow but perfect pitch Burnham conceded an early penalty which led to 2 no back-to-back Bristolians lineouts putting Burnham under huge pressure but they managed to hold out and clear their lines.The 1st half scrummaging was a problem for Burnham as Bristolians’ pack was very […]
Burnham came through in a match that they were probably expected to struggle with Stroud 3rd in the league. However Burnham thought otherwise and with a resolute and determined defence and at times an awesome display of power and pace, they won the day. ln fact […]
Burnham travelled to Chosen Hill in the second of three matches against Gloucestershire opposition in consecutive weeks. After last Saturday’s victory against third place Stroud Burnham were determined to keep up winning ways against a side they have never beaten away from home.The match started with […]
Burnham produced a confident performance, full of determination, vitality and skill and taking the opportunity to blood two more development squad players, with Ryan Beard playing from the start. From the kick off Burnham pressed their opponents to the extent of forcing them to take a […]
Burnham continued their poor start to the season with a disappointing display against a well organised side and to make matters worse Burnham added to their ever growing list of injured players.Burnham are currently their own worst enemy in selecting the wrong option when faced with […]
At last a much needed win for Burnham who showed that with the right sort of possession they produce both effective and exciting rugby.even if they have been decimated with early season injuries,fortunately with more players turning up for training,Burnham can call upon adequate replacements with […]
Burnham’s season suffered another setback against a side recently promoted.Lack of cohesion,organisation and committment for lengthy periods of the game was Burnham’s downfall,but at times they showed that they had the ability to open up the opposition,even though they had many players missing through injury and […]
Burnham travelled to the outskirts of Bath,yet again forced to make many changes and for the firsy 35 minutes it showed as Burnham found themselves losing 24-0,mainly through being unable to counteract Avon’s rolling maul,but just before halftime Burnham straight from the kickoff Burnham were awarded […]
Following on from last week’s shoots of recovery,Burnham produced signs of fruition and for the first time this season they did not fall behind at any stage.With the forwards beginning to gel and provide their fair share of the ball,combined with some defiant defence,they were able […]
Burnham at least managed to come away with a losing bonus point,but if the truth be known they could have come away with more.With the referee disallowing 2 Burnham tries and awarding Harlequins with a penalty try,Burnham alledgedly disrupting the scrum,the match should have had a […]
In a fast and at times furious Burnham emerged winners,even though they were forced to make changes because of injuries,adding to Burnham’s long list.However they started brightly and a storming run by Wikiteria forced Saracens onto the back foot culminating in a penalty,converted by Chaffey.3-0.With play […]
To use an old cliche,a game of two halves.Burnham started with everything in their favour,slope and wind,but were unable to capitalise on this advantage and within three minutes S&P went ahead to lead 7-0.Burnham came back with a storming run by Beau Dickins,quickly recycled for Jordyn […]
A disappointing day for Burnham after recent results had given them hope that they colud improve their position in the league.Not to be.For the first hour allowed Cheltenham to play and perform to their own plan,which was to suck Burnham in on one side of the […]
Yet another disappointing performance by Burnham in a match where they contrived to give their opponents a 13 point lead and even after they got themselves back into the game they managed to continually make the wromg decisions.Only just before halftime did they make an impression […]
Burnham travelled to Gloucester only,unfortunately through no fault of their own,to continue their run of bad luck,sustaining further injuries and poor refereeing to lose a game that they could have won.Having played 11 matches Burnham have conceded only 5 points more than they have scored,in fact […]
A much needed win for Burnham with no quarter asked and none given.Throughout the game Burnham were on the front foot and even though they elected to play against a strong wind,for the first 20 minutes Burnham were on the offensive,until,against the run of play,Nth Bristol […]
A pulsating,exhilarating game in which Burnham produced their absolute best in every single aspect of the game,setting aside the first few moments of the match,with each and every one of them playing their part.Chew valley kicked and initially showed why they were in the top four […]
In modern parlance,a game of two halves.In the first half Burnham continued from where they left off from last week,allowing the first opportunity,followed by acontrolled spell by Burnham.Second half the boot was on the other foot.To the details,after 29 minutes of sparring,Avon got good possession from […]
Burnham continued their downward slide,even though for an hour or more they matched Quins in every department,but eventually Quins superior size and strength took their toll.For the first half Burnham had a slight edge in territory but gave the ball away too often in potential try […]
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