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MOSELEY RFC 26 - CORNISH PIRATES 26

2010-09-14T11:04:00.003+01:00

RELIEVED Moseley were left feeling Brad all over after snatching a draw from a thrilling Championship clash with Pirates.

The Billesley boys had new fly half Brad Davies’ touchline conversion to thank for ensuring a share of the spoils. With the last kick of the game the 27-year-old brilliantly split the uprights after a late try by Jack Pons. That not only leveled the scores – it also made sure Mose ended the game with more to show for their efforts than the visitors.

While Pirates had to settle for just two points, the hosts grabbed three after securing a try bonus as Anthony Carter also crossed twice and Andy Reay once. But it would not have meant as much had Davies not produced his heroics. Faced with an acute angle and an unpredictable wind the play-maker stepped up nervelessly.

And Ian Smith never expected anything else. "We worked extremely hard to dig in and showed tremendous character' the head coach said. "The kick against the wind was tremendous. I expected him to get it, though. I have seen him win a game for Gloucester against Leicester doing that so in my mind it was never in doubt. He played completely differently today, we are looking at a different alignment for him, he was not used to it but he took it on. He certainly changed his game as we asked him to and it was much improved. It was a nice movement at the end for Jack Pons' try, I am not sure about the build up, it was a bit turgid but the end result was excellent. The hands and running lines were good to put Jack in at the corner."

But Moseley also conceded three tries at least two of which can be attributed to their own shortcomings.The worst of them came with a quarter hour to go when, with the scores tied at 19-19, Moseley missed touch three times and invited the Cornishmen to attack.

They did so willingly and Phil Burgess capitalised on the poor kicking and weak tackling to score. "We have got to look at aspects of our game in which the message is not getting through,” Smith said.“We have got to keep working at it, and other players can help in that area. It’s alright looking at one man and saying he kicked poorly but there are other players who can kick and who should be kicking. That’s the key to it, taking more responsibility."

It was the Pirates who took the early lead. Gavin Cattle took a quick fifth-minute tap and from a ruck close in Carl Rimmer surged over. Just after the midway point in the half, an adroit pass out of the tackle by Paul Andrew put Dave Ward through the first line of defence. The hooker produced a slinky swing of the hips to go around Carter without breaking stride and in their desperation to plug the holes Mose were offside. This time Cook took the three points.

Billesley boys cut the lead to three a quarter hour before the interval when Paul Spivey claimed a lineout Carter plunged through to grab his first try since his summer move from Doncaster. Moseley were well on top by now and they forced a sequence of penalties from 5m scrums. Eventually Carter wriggled over near the sticks and converted to make it 12-8. Cook narrowed the deficit to a point soon after the restart but ten minutes later Reay went over for his first of the campaign.

With the Red and Blacks scrum on the rumble Taylor whipped the ball out to Davies who had Reay on his shoulder.The inside centre spun out of a tackle and powered his way over. Davies added the extras for 19-11. But Nick Jackson cut through a wafer thin defence on a simple scissors move just before the hour and Cook leveled with a penalty moments later after Moseley failed to roll away. Then a poor clearance by Nathan Bressington and two missed tackles gifted Burgess what looked like the winning score.

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Tonsberg win Bowl Final

2010-09-09T13:23:00.000+01:00

Norwegian team Tønsberg, kitted out by Gameface, won the Bowl final in copenhagen beating english team the "badly packed kebab" 40-7.

Moseley Get Their First Win of The Championship Campaign

2010-09-09T09:17:00.002+01:00

Taken from the Birmingham Post:

Rugby Championship: Doncaster 16 Moseley 23

Despite Moseley fly-half Brad Davies’ fine tactical display, and perfect five-from-five return from the kicking tee, it was his predecessor, Tristan Roberts, who was the centre of attention at Castle Park.

When Roberts allowed visiting No.8 Chevvy Pennycook to charge down his routine clearance kick midway through the first half, Neil Mason’s resulting converted try gave his former team-mates an eight-point cushion that was never relinquished.

Errors of this type occurred all too frequently during Roberts’ two years as a dual-registered Moseley-Gloucester play-maker. Sadly, for a player who possesses a sublime range of passing and kicking skills, and the ability to turn a match with a single flash of genius, the inconsistency blighted his home league debut for his new club.

Mason’s try built on an early catch-and-drive advantage provided by flanker Ben Pons, and with Davies adding two conversions to a well-struck penalty, Moseley held a 17-6 interval advantage.

Home winger Matty Williams scorched in for his third try in two games shortly before the hour, and although Roberts added a touchline conversion to his three earlier penalties, a third penalty from Davies was required to ease Red and Black nerves.

Commenting on Roberts’ display, Moseley head coach Ian Smith said: “We’re fully aware of what Tristan’s capabilities are; on his day he can be a fantastic player, but he is also prone to making mistakes, and today I thought he was average.

“I was really pleased with the character we showed, which was essential after the Esher game last week. Today was a massive improvement.”

MOSELEY: Bressington, J Pons, MacBurnie, Reay, Styles, B Davis, Taylor, Voisey, Caves, Sigley, Lyons, Stott, N Mason, B Pons, Pennycook. Replacements: N Williams, Lewis, Spivey, Evans, De La Harpe M Gillick, Maggs.

Moseley Rugby Club welcomes back Ollie Thomas

2010-08-11T14:14:00.000+01:00

Moseley Rugby Club is pleased to announce the second homecoming of fly half/full back Ollie Thomas from French club Racing Club Chalonnais.

Thomas, who has signed a one season contract, is a product of Moseley’s acclaimed Mini and Junior and Colts sections. His return complements other new signings in Moseley’s revamped back division. Don Caskie said “Ollie provides a number of attractive options in what is shaping up to be an exciting set of backs.” Ollie has also reperesented the Gameface Pacific Warriors this year at the Professional Leg of the Manchester 7's.

GAMEFACE SPORTSWEAR & MOSELEY RFC PARTNER FROM THE 2010/11 Season

2010-08-11T14:11:00.001+01:00

Moseley Rugby Club has chosen Gameface Sport as its new and exclusive kit supplier.
Under a two-year deal, Gameface will provide all the 1st XV’s playing kit and casual wear and will be the exclusive provider of all club merchandise.

Gameface is a UK based sports clothing brand, specialising in high performance rugby kit, training and leisure wear designing and manufacturing rugby kit in its own factory in Norwich and abroad. While previously focused primarily on the rugby sevens and schools markets this move raises Gameface’s presence by supplying a high profile club that features every weekend in one of the top 12 games of club rugby in England.

Wymondham Legends UEA 7's Winner's 2010

2010-07-08T20:38:00.004+01:00

Wymondham Legends kitted out in Gameface gear retained their UEA 7's crown after a tense and hard fought final that hinged just on one missed conversion.

Ikale 7, also in Gameface kit, were one of the best teams to play at UEA in recent years and looked favourite and they took an early lead but the Legends hit back to draw level. Ikale, without their former England star Ayoola Erinle who had a hamstring strain, took the lead again with an unconverted try but Wymondham Legends stoic resolve turned the tables with a final converted score to win 14-12. The two had met earlier in an enthralling group match that halted matches on the other pitch as the huge crowd were treated to a festival of local 7's play.

Losing semi-finalist Old Bobtonians and Champagne would also have been worthy winner but they were just not strong enough.

In the Ladies competition Southwold overcame Lakenham in another hard fought final. Thanks to the UEA for organising a fantastic event and to the Norfolk Referees society who did a fantastic job of controlling all the games so successfully.

Wymondham Legends Winners 2009

Join our Team! Work for Gameface.

2010-06-09T23:49:00.004+01:00

Gameface are recruiting. We have a vacancy for a creative designer to join our design studio in Norwich, UK. If you have what it takes then get in touch! Contact rachael@gamefacesport.com for further details.

Woodrush RFC 7s

2010-04-26T13:30:00.006+01:00

Woodrush RFC 7s team donned their sublimated Gameface shirts to play in the annual Alcester 7s held at Alcester RFC.

Woodrush won the Pool by beating Alcester 47 – 0, B’ham Exiles 45 – 7
Then beat Alcester Colts in the Quarter Final 37 – 12
Beat Bourneville in the Semi Final 36 – 7
Losing only to “Mad Geese” 24 – 17 in the final.

Well done guys!

Steffon Armitage at Rosslyn Park

2010-03-30T09:44:00.004+01:00

Steffon Armitage popped into the Gameface marquee at the Rosslyn Park National School 7's tournament and was impressed with the quality of the product. Steffon also joined in the fun with some of the games that Gameface had been entertaining the many thousands of students with over the 4 days.

BIG THANK YOU FROM SOS!

2010-03-30T09:27:00.005+01:00

Gameface spent last week at Rosslyn Park National School 7s where our European Sales Manager Cameron met up with SOS Chairman John Broadfoot to make a kit donation to SOS.

Its great to give our support where we can and were very pleased for this email to land in our inbox this morning!

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Just wanted to thank you and all at Gameface Sport for your generous kit donation to SOS at the Rosslyn Pk 7's. We have thanked you publicly too on our website www.sosirbkitaid.org. We thank you and look forward to working with you in the future !

Many thanks again. Regards
John Broadfoot
Chairman - SOS IRB Kit Aid
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Happy New Year from Gameface Sport!

2010-01-05T13:37:00.001Z

2010 is going to be a great year!

We've settled into our new office now and running smoothly. If you want to get in touch with us, we also have a new phone number which is 01603 488 311.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Gameface have moved...

2009-12-22T15:37:00.003Z

Gameface now operate from new premises which fit us like a well designed rugby glove!

All change.

2009-12-22T14:38:00.000Z

You may have noticed that we've gone for a corporate colour change to ensure that we stand out in our field. We feel our new lighter, brighter colours give Gameface a better brand positioning. If you have any thoughts on our new look let us know!

Look out for our shiny new website in the new year!

Pacific Tsunami Appeal Charity Rugby Match

2009-10-26T14:38:00.008Z

Come along to the Stoop on 8th November and help us to demonstrate our support for the Islanders directly affected by the recent tragic events in the Pacific Ocean.

If you would like further information or would like to make a donation, then please contact Rupert Holmes via email rupert.holmes@utrww.com.

UEA Girls strike a pose!

2009-10-14T14:37:00.003+01:00

The girls were very happy with their new sublimated Tour Kit and sent us this team photo!

Sublimated Shirts add colour!

2009-10-14T14:33:00.006+01:00

Our Gameface sublimated shirts add a splash of colour and wow the crowds.

Welcome to Gameface News

2009-10-14T14:31:00.000+01:00

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