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Main Headlines For 2008/09 Season
 
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Club Mini/Junior AGM
Committee Changes Following Mini/Junior AGM.   To see these changes click the link and scroll down to the Mini/Junior section.   A BIG thankyou to last years Mini/Junior committee.
Tuesday 19th May 2009
Club Patron Scheme Winner May 09
Patron Scheme Winner For May 2009  -  John Emery.   For more information about the Patron Scheme, click the link.
Tuesday 12th May 2009
WHL
Westland Motorcycle Club "Spirit of the 60's Charity Run".  Today the club was filled with the sound of Bike engines as Ivel hosted this worthwhile event.   Click the link for pictures.  Video Clip added.
Sunday 10th May 2009

U9

Ivel U9 vs Southend Touring Team.  A great day with both sides playing some good rugby with Southends rucking and support play being the deciding factor.  All the boys enjoyed themselves and it would be great to see Southend at Ivel any time.
Monday 4th May 2009

Club

Yeovil Steam Rally 2009.  Ivel opened the grounds for caravans and tents for the Bank Holiday Weekend Rally again this year.  Click the link for a set of pictures.
Monday 4th May 2009

U11

Ivel U11 At The Bournemouth Tournament.  Click the link for a set of pictures of the U11 from Darren Bell.
Saturday 2nd May 2009

U12

Ivel U12 At The Bournemouth Tournament.  Click the link for a set of pictures of the U12 from Darren Bell.
Saturday 2nd May 2009

Colts

Ivel Colts  57  vs  Taunton Colts  11.   The last game of the season for the colts produced an emphatic win.  This was with the inclusion of several U16 players.  Well done lads, great display.
Monday 27th April 2009
Club
Mini / Junior Awards 2008/09.   A successful awards session took place on Sunday followed by the parents being beaten in a fun game by the Ivel youngsters.   Click the link for pictures from Sara Cole.
Monday 27th April 2009
Club
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE EXETER SUPER SATURDAY IVEL BARBARIANS  -  WHAT A GREAT DAY.   Also thank you to the hospitality of Exeter Chiefs and to Southwest Coaches for getting us there and back.  Click the link for great pictures from Sara Cole.
Sunday 26th April 2009

U8

Ivel U8 Win 4 of 5 Games At The Bournemouth Tournament. A fantastic effort boys. Well done to you all. Another great set of pictures and reports.
Wednesday 22nd April 2009

1XV

Ivel  17  vs  Sherborne  10.   IVEL RETAIN THE BILL ROWSELL CUP.  This was a thriller all the way to the end.  The Ivel boys had Sherborne on the rack at the end and continuously pressurised the Sherborne line.  Ivel try clips on report page.
Saturday 18th April 2009
Club
Ivel Boys Attend Exeter Chiefs April Training Camp.   Click the link for a bigger picture.
Saturday 18th April 2009

U12

Ivel U12  vs  Bridgy U12.  A good game played in great conditions.  Click the link for a set of pictures.
Tuesday 14th April 2009

2XV

Ivel 2XV  13  vs  Wells 2XV  16.  A number of senior colts played for the 2XV today and it made for a much closer game than earlier in the season.
Friday 10th April 2009
Club Patron Scheme Winner April 2009
Patron Scheme Winner For April 2009  -  Dr A Evans.   For more information about the Patron Scheme click the link below.
Thursday 9th April 2009
U17
Congratulations to Colts Ash Dyhouse, Ash Pippard, Sam Reeves & U16 Conor Hartley.   These four young Ivel players have been selected for the 22 man U17 Somerset squad to face Dorset & Wilts at Salisbury on Friday 10th April.  Well done to you all.
Wednesday 10th April 2009

U8

Ivel U8  vs  Bridgwater U8.  Ivel won this fast flowing, high scoring game, but only by overcoming a strong Bridgwater side.
Monday 6th April 2009

U10

Ivel U10  vs  Bridgwater U10.  Ivel U10 kept up their impressive winning ways by beating a good Bridgwater side in both games today.   Also, information about the Bournemouth tournament added to the U10 page.  Click More Info button below.
Sunday 5th April 2009

1XV

North Dorset 73  vs  Ivel 5.   On a glorious day for rugby North Dorset ran riot and proved too well organised and too pacy for Ivel.  Ivel "best try of the day" clip on report page.
Saturday 4th April 2009

U11

U11 Somerset Cup Tournament - Keynsham RFC.    The U11 had a well fought competition drawing three games and losing one.  A good effort boys, well done.
Tuesday 31st March 2009

U12

U12 Somerset Cup Tournament - Wells RFC.   Ivel U12 faced stern opposition in the cup and went on to win the shield.  Congratulations boys, a fantastic effort.
Monday 30th March 2009

U8

U8 Somerset Cup At Cheddar RFC.  Ivel U8 travelled to Cheddar to play in the 16 team Somerset Cup today.   Ivel U8 finished 4th.  Brilliant boys, well done. All at Ivel are very proud of your efforts.  Click the link for a great set of reports and pictures from Martin & Sara.
Sunday 29th March 2009

1XV

Ivel  14  vs  Corsham  22.    Ivel let in a couple of soft tries in this game which was their undoing.  They came back strongly but ran out of time at the end.  Ivel try clips on report page.
Saturday 28th March 2009

U8

Frome U8  vs  Ivel U8.  Pictures from the U8 games at Frome.
Wednesday 25th March 2009

U11

Frome U11  vs  Ivel U11.   Pictures from the weekends 2 games.
Tuesday 24th March 2009

U10

Frome U10  vs  Ivel U10.   Yet again this U10 side are proving their worth with another 2 wins.  Fantastic teamwork boys, well done.
Tuesday 24th March 2009

U12

Frome U12  35  vs  Ivel U12  21.   An open running game but Ivel's missed tackles made the difference between the teams.
Sunday 22nd March 2009

1XV

Ivel  34  vs  Bradford on Avon  12.  Ivel finally put together a high paced, whole team, sustained pressure performance to beat Bradford on Avon.  Plenty of points from the boot of Mr Armitstead (apparently the best maths teacher in the world..!!)   Ivel try clips on report page. 
Saturday 21st March 2009

U12

Sherborne U12  vs  Ivel U12  vs  Wimborne U12.   A set of pictures from the 3-way clash on Sunday.
Thursday 19th March 2009

U11

Sherborne U11  vs  Ivel U11  vs  Wimborne U11.   A set of pictures from the 3-way clash on Sunday.
Thursday 19th March 2009

U8

Sherborne U8  vs  Ivel U8  vs  Wimborne U8.   A great day for rugby and two different opposition teams.
Monday 16th March 2009

U10

Sherborne U10  vs  Ivel U10  vs  Wimborne U10.   On a glorious day the Ivel U10 kept up their winning ways with two victories over very good opposition.  This really is an Ivel team for the future.   Well done Boys.
Monday 16th March 2009

U16

Ivel U16  24  vs  Swanage & Wareham U16  55.   In glorious conditions these two teams played a free running, end to end exciting game with plenty of scores.  The spirit this game was played in is a tremendous credit to both clubs.
Sunday 15th March 2009

U13

U13 vs Hornets
Ivel U13  22  vs  Hornets U13  7.   Ivel U13 are playing well and are beating some very good teams.  Another win today.  Well done lads.
Sunday 15th March 2009

1XV

Ivel  7  vs  Frome  60.  The 1XV were never going to have an easy time today but, for the first 30 minutes, Frome were on the back foot and being constantly pressured.  Eventually, power and pace broke the spell.   Ivel try clip on report page.
Saturday 14th March 2009

2XV

Ivel 2XV  0  vs  Bridgwater & Albion III  67.   The 2XV were scratching around for players just before kick off to make up the team.  The Dirttrackers as you would expect gave the 2XV a tough time but a good game nevertheless.    
Saturday 14th March 2009

U11

Weymouth U11 vs Blandford U11 vs Ivel U11.   A great day for fast running rugby and the teams obliged.
Wednesday 11th March 2009

U7

Weymouth U7  vs  Blandford U7  vs  Ivel U7.   The Ivel youngsters enjoyed the day and the double win in glorious conditions.
Tuesday 10th March 2009

Colts

Ivel Colts  53  vs  Wootten Bassett Colts  0.   The Ivel Colts proved far too strong for the W Bassett side and toward the end of the game were camped in the oppostion 22.   Try clips on report page.
Sunday 8th March 2009

U15

Ivel U15  17  vs  Chard U15  12.   A really exciting game despite the wind and rain with Ivel getting the win.  Both teams played some excellent rugby. Try clips on report page.
Sunday 8th March 2009

U10

Weymouth U10  vs  Blandford U10  vs  Ivel U10.   The Ivel U10 side are really developing into a force to be reckoned with.  The lads played some great rugby today winning both games.
Sunday 8th March 2009

U8

Weymouth U8  vs  Blandford U8  vs  Ivel U8.  A glorious day helped the boys play some very good rugby. 
Sunday 8th March 2009

1XV

Wimborne  35  vs  Ivel  5.   There was plenty of opportunity for Ivel to create scoring chances but it wasn't to be and Wimborne kept up the pressure. Ivel try video clip on report page.
Saturday 7th March 2009

Club

Nigel Redman at Ivel Barbarians.   Nigel watched the Somerset U15 vs Cornwall match at Ivel on Sunday 1st March.
Tuesday 3rd March 2009

U16

Ivel U16  5  vs  Warminster U16  32.  The U16 tackling let them down in this encounter.  Late in the second half the performance picked up but by then it was too late.  Ivel try clip on report page.
Monday 2nd March 2009

Colts

Colts vs Devizes
Ivel Colts  72  vs  Devizes Colts  3.   The Colts produced a powerful performance to completely overwhelm their first time ever opponents today.
Sunday 1st March 2009

U13

U13 vs Winscombe
Ivel U13  0  vs  Winscombe U13  29  The U13 were up against a well trained and organised team today.
Monday 23rd February 2009

U14

Ivel U14 Fund Raising Carwash.   Prior to the 1XV vs Oakmeadians match the U14 players and parents held a tour fund raiser.  They washed cars for a tour fund donation. (or else....). And yes of course, it degenerated into a water fight.  Brilliant fun..!!    Click the link for more pictures.
Sunday 22nd February 2009

Club

Exeter Chiefs Gain Three New Fans.   Three Ivel U10's spent some time with Exeter Chiefs recently and thoroughly enjoyed their experience.  Click the link to read more.
Sunday 22nd February 2009

U16

Ivel U16  28  vs  Tor U16  14.   The U16 were keen to wipe the defeat earlier in the season away.  They did that emphatically with a great performance overcoming the physically much larger Tor side.  Great performance lads.   Once again, no pictures as Tor would not let the game be filmed.
Sunday 22nd February 2009

1XV

Ivel 1XV suffer heavy defeat at the hands of the league leaders.
Saturday 21st February 2009

2XV

2XV vs Western-Super-Mare
Ivel 2XV suffer heavy defeat against Western-Super-Mare.
Saturday 21st February 2009

Colts

Colts Floodlit Rugby
North Petherton Colts  24  vs  Ivel Colts  24.   This evening game was an exciting end-to-end game with plenty of skills and energy on show from all.   Good luck to the U17's nominated for the County trial.
Wednesday 18th February 2009

U12

Ivel U12  Western-Super-Mare U12  &  vs  Wells U12.  Pictures from Sunday 15th February.
Wednesday 18th February 2009

U11

Ivel U11  vs  Wells U11.   Pictures from Sunday 15th February.
Wednesday 18th February 2009

U8

Ivel U8  vs  Wells U8.   Good teamwork prevailed for Ivel in this exciting, close game.
Tuesday 17th February 2009

U12

U12  vs  Wells
Ivel U12  vs  Wells U12.   Every team has a day when everything clicks into place and the rugby flows.  Today was the Ivel U12's turn as they produced their best performance of the season.
Sunday 15th February 2009
RFU
Ian Smith has been fully accredited as a 3 Union (RFU, WRU & SRU) Coach Educator and has been awarded a licence to deliver and train on appropriate 3 Union Award Courses (RFU Level 1 & 2 Coaching Courses and their Welsh and Scottish equivalents) and Continuous Personal Development (CPD) courses.    Congratulations Ian.
Monday 16th February 2009

1XV

Tadley  34  vs  Ivel  7.   This game was hard fought on a heavy, sticky surface.  The Tadley winger made the major difference between the two teams.   Ivel try video clip on report page.
Saturday 14th February 2009
Colts
Congratulations To Colt Sam Bennett On England Colleges Selection 2009.
Thursday 12th February 2009

U7

Ivel U7  vs  Midsomer Norton U7.    An extremely cold day but the youngsters soldiered on and played two games.
Monday 2nd February 2009

Colts

North Dorset Colts  12  vs  Ivel Colts  5.   This was a high quality, high performance game.  It was great for spectators but not so, unfortunately, for the Colts. Well done to U16's Conor Hartley and James Donnelly for making their Colts debut today.
Sunday 1st February 2009

U10

Ivel U10  vs  Midsomer Norton U10.   These were two very close matches with Ivel prevailing in the end.
Sunday 1st February 2009

U12

Ivel U12  vs  Midsomer Norton U12.  The cold weather encouraged the teams to run about a lot more than usual..!!
Sunday 1st February 2009

U8

Ivel U8  vs  Midsomer Norton U8.  These games were played in very cold conditions, although the teams still played as normal.
Sunday 1st February 2009

U9

Ivel U9  vs  Midsomer Norton U9.    Two games in which both teams gave their all.  Great to watch.  Well done both teams, for the games and for withstanding the cold..!!
Sunday 1st February 2009

1XV

Ivel  0  vs  Wootton Bassett  43.   The 1XV put up a much more resolute performance than the previous meeting between the two sides. 
Saturday 31st January 2009

U10

Ivel U10  vs  Taunton U10.    Three really exciting games were played with Ivel putting in three of the best performances this season winning all three games 15 - 5.   This is a late entry - games played Sunday 25th January.
Saturday 31st January 2009

U8

Ivel U8  vs  Taunton U8.   Ivel take the honours by 2 games to one in this 3 match thriller.   Good team work from Ivel prevailed.
Wednesday 28th January 2009

U7

Ivel U7  vs  Taunton U7.   Pictures of the Taunton games and Tor games added to U7 page.  Click the link to view.   A new team picture added to the top of the page as well.
Monday 26th January 2009

Colts

Ivel Colts  63  vs  Frome Colts  0.   This was a good solid performance from the Colts.  Frome never lost heart and for periods of the second half applied pressure to the Ivel line.  Try video clips on report page.
Sunday 25th January 2009

U12

Ivel U12  0  vs  Taunton U12  28.  This was a very good game that was very close until late in the second half when Taunton proved too strong.
Sunday 25th January 2009

1XV

Minety  21  vs  Ivel  8.   Having now played at Minety, it is easy to see how some of the higher placed teams have come a cropper here.  Try clip on report page.
Sunday 25th January 2009

Vets

Vets Vs Chard
Ivel Vets  46  vs  Chard Vets  15.   Despite having to bolster the 1XV and 2XV the Vets still managed to put out a team for this fixture, a very good team by the result...
Sunday 25th January 2009

U12

Tor U12  vs  Ivel U12.    A great day to play rugby.....and get a little bit muddy..!!   Click the link for pictures.
Tuesday 20th January 2009

U11

Tor U11  vs  Ivel U11.  The teams kit certainly needed washing after this game..!!  Click the link for pictures.
Tuesday 20th January 2009

U8

Tor U8  vs  Ivel U8.   The U8 put in a good performance to win away at Tor.
Tuesday 20th January 2009

1XV

Dorchester  15  vs  Ivel  1XV  10.    This was a friendly match between league games.   Match pictures on report page.
Monday 19th January 2009

Colts

Ivel Colts  15  vs  Sherborne Colts  25.   Ivel looked to be on top at half time in this physical match.  Sherborne used their pace man wisely in the second half.  Video clips on report page.
Sunday 18th January 2009

U10

Ivel U10 gave 2 excellent performances against a spirited Bridport side.     The U10 win both games but Bridport never gave in.  Ivel try video clips on report page.
Sunday 18th January 2009

2XV

Crewkerne  19  vs  Ivel 2XV  8.    The 2XV didn't get the ball out wide enough times to threaten Crewkerne in this keenly fought derby match.   Video clip on report page.
Saturday 17th January 2009

U13

U13 vs Weymouth
Weymouth U13  7  vs  Ivel U13  21.    This was the only Ivel game played this weekend.  A good win for the team.
Sunday 11th January 2009

Vets

Ivel Vets  51  vs  Weymouth Vets  5.   Another great Vets performance to win convincingly.   President Colin Hendrie tripped over his own feet swallow dived flopped to score the first try.  Dan Haseltine & Steve Berryman score hat-tricks.  Video clips on report page.
Saturday 3rd January 2009

Club

Ivel 1XV  17  vs  President's XV  17.   This festive match was a no holds barred game with plenty of action and scores.   Elwyn did his Christmas Moose impression to entertain the kiddies at half time..!!  Video clips on report page.
Sunday 28th December 2008

South

West

Congratulations to Colt Rob Burnell on South West Selection.   A fantastic achievement, Well Done Rob from all at Ivel Barbarians.
Sunday 21st December 2008

1XV

Oldfield Old Boys 17  vs  Ivel 27.   A fantastic win puts the team and club into the Christmas spirit.  Video clips on report page and a rendition of that old english folk song  "Oggy Oggy Oggy"
Saturday 20th December 2008

U8

Ivel U8  vs  Tor U8.  This exciting game ended in a draw.
Tuesday 16th December 2008

U13

U13 vs Chard
Ivel U13  55  vs  Chard U13  7.   This was a great display from Ivel. This was Tom Watkins last match with the team as he and his family move to Australia for a couple of years.  Tom was given a hearty send off by the team.   All at Ivel wish you well.
Monday 15th December 2008

U11

Ivel U11  vs  Tor U11.  Due to a parent becoming ill while driving Tor players to Ivel, Tor were short for this game.   Two teams were formed from Ivel and Tor players and a match went ahead.  Video clips on report page.
Sunday 14th December 2008

Colts

Colts vs Wimborne
Wimborne Colts  43  vs  Ivel Colts  3.   Wimborne showed why they top the league.
Sunday 7th December 2008

U10

Ivel U10  vs  Sherborne U10.   Both teams came away with one win from the two games.
Sunday 7th December 2008

U12

U12 vs Sherborne
Ivel U12  0  vs  Sherborne U12  21.    A very cold day for rugby.
Sunday 7th December 2008

2XV

Wells 2XV  20  vs  Ivel 2XV  3.  Match pictures on Report Page. 
Sunday 7th December 2008

1XV

Ivel 22  vs  North Dorset 24.   This was a thriller in terms of the scoreline.  22-24 with the last kick of the game being an Ivel penalty shot on goal.  Alas, the penalty was missed.  Try and Man of the Match clips on Report page.
Saturday 6th December 2008

Girls

Here Come The Girls.    The Girls display their carefully applied make up after training on Thursday..!!   Bigger picture on Girls page.
Thursday 4th December 2008

Colts

Ivel Colts  29  vs  Salisbury A  0   A really solid performance from the Colts gave them their first, deserved, league win of the season in some style.
Sunday 30th November 2008

U16

Midsomer Norton U16  52  vs  Ivel U16  0.   Despite the scoreline and freezing conditions, Ivel applied pressure to the MSN line for periods of time and played some good rugby.   The Ivel pack were dominant.
Sunday 30th November 2008

1XV

Sherborne  15  vs  Ivel  3.  Ivel pressured the Sherborne line for long periods of time and actually scored a perfectly legal try which was not given.  Too many missed and wasted chances cost Ivel dear.
Saturday 29th November 2008

2XV

2XV vs Somerton
Ivel 2XV  12  vs  Somerton  17   The 2XV did not win against local rivals Somerton
Saturday 29th November 2008

Club

Ivel Barbarians Steve Green and Marcus Ryall compete in the 70.3 Ironman World Championships.   See News Features page for more pictures.
Monday 24th November 2008

1XV

Ivel  10  vs  Bristol Harlequins  25 - Somerset Cup.    Ivel started this game really strongly but could not keep up the good work.
Monday 24th November 2008

Colts

Colts  vs  Bournemouth A
Bournemouth A  39  vs  Ivel Colts  11.   Ivel again travelled without a dedicated pack.
Sunday 23rd November 2008

Club

Russell Slade at Ivel.  Russell Slade was introduced to the "correct" shaped ball at Ivel on Sunday.     More on News Features page.
Sunday 23rd November 2008

U12

U12 vs N Dorset
Ivel U12  14  vs  North Dorset U12  14.   A good performance despite the draw and the weather.
Sunday 23rd November 2008

U10

Ivel U10  vs  North Dorset U10.   The U10's played two games in very windy conditions today.  Both games were drawn.
Sunday 23rd November 2008

U13

Ivel U13  31  vs  Weymouth U13  0.   The U13 really played well in this game despite the extreme wind conditions.  Weymouth looked dangerous at times but could not handle the Ivel attacks.   Try video clips on report page.
Sunday 23rd November 2008

2XV

Ivel 2XV  18  vs  Taunton 3XV  8.   The 2nds kept up the winning ways this weekend by beating Taunton 3rds.  Ivel try video clips on report page.
Saturday 22nd November 2008

Vets

Ivel Vets  34  vs  North Dorset Vets  0.   This game of the "elder statesmen" was actually played at a full on frenetic pace and was a joy to watch.  A much tougher game than the scoreline suggests.   Ivel try video clips on report page.
Saturday 22nd November 2008
Club
Seniors Naked Calendar Shoot.   After training on Thursday 20th, the seniors had the Naked Calendar shoot, the proceeds of which will be divided between the club and the Help for Heroes fund.   Some players took it more serious than others (Louis Jones practised posing for 45 minutes prior to the shoot....).  When asked to describe his experience, traumatised photographer Dave Fowler replied "wibble...wibble....".  When Popeye then produced his own naked effort, Dave said "wibblewibblewibblewibble...", pulled his underpants over his head and ran off into the dark.   Calendar details to follow
Friday 21st November 2008
Colts
Somerset U18 29  vs  Gloucester U18  13.   Somerset U18 won the county championship undefeated in the 3 games beating Devon 10 – 3 and Cornwall 40 – 0 before last night’s victory. The first time Somerset had won the championship unbeaten in 9 years.
4 Ivel Colts have been involved with the Somerset U18 Squad this season:  Rob Burnell, Callum McKenzie, Charlie Marr and Lloyd Morgan.   Congratulations to you all.
Wednesday 19th November 2008
Colts
Congratulations Colt Charlie Marr.    Charlie has been selected to play for Somerset U18.
Wednesday 19th November 2008

U8

U8 vs Frome
Frome U8  vs  Ivel U8.   The U8 played 4 matches against their two team Frome counterparts on Sunday.   Well done for stamina alone lads.
Monday 17th November 2008

U14

U14 vs Frome
Ivel U14  17  vs  Frome U14  15.   An exciting and well fought game from both sides with Ivel edging the win. 
Sunday 16th November 2008

Colts

Colts vs Sherborne
Sherborne Colts  22  vs  Ivel Colts  0.   A tough game for a limited squad.  A good performance nevertheless.
Sunday 16th November 2008

U7

Frome U7  vs  Ivel U7.    The honours were split evenly with both teams winning one of the two games.   Well played both teams.
Sunday 16th November 2008

U10

U10 vs Frome
Frome U10  vs  Ivel U10.    Two very hard fought games with Ivel victorious in both.
Sunday 16th November 2008

2XV

Martock  26  vs  Ivel 2XV  17.   Ivel relinquished a healthy half time lead and made the going tough for themselves in this local derby encounter.
Sunday 16th November 2008

1XV

Ivel 1XV  16  vs  Oldfield Old Boys  19.   Ivel should have wrapped this game up in the first half.   Oldfield ground out the win.
Saturday 15th November 2008

Club

Ivel Club Members Change Floodlights.  Once again club members have saved the club a lot of money by carrying out needed work.  A Massive thankyou to Popeye, Mikey, Dickie, Neil and Stu.
Monday 10th November 2008

U13

U13 vs Sherborne

Ivel U13  37  vs  Sherborne U13  0.   In horrible conditions the U13 put together a good performance to beat their local visitors.
Sunday 9th November 2008

U14

Ivel U14  28  vs  Sherborne U14  22.   Despite playing in tropical conditions...!!! both teams played really well in this exciting game.  Well done to both teams for enduring the weather.
Sunday 9th November 2008

2XV

2XV vs Crewkerne
Ivel 2XV  0  vs  Crewkerne  36.   A team of Ivel 2XV/3XV players find the going tough as they cannot convert chances to points.
Sunday 9th November 2008

1XV

Bradford on Avon  33  vs  Ivel  20.   Despite playing some of the best and most exciting rugby for a long time, Ivel could not capitalise on early chances and paid the price.
Saturday 8th November 2008
U7 U8
U7 & U8 Give Touch Rugby Display To Ivel Crowd.   The U7 & U8 played a game prior to the 1XV vs Minety Match on Saturday 1st November.  Click the link for pictures.
Wednesday 5th November 2008
Club

Steve Green

Marcus Ryall

Ironman 70.3 Triathlon World Championships.   Ivel Barbarians Steve Green and Marcus Ryall compete in the Ironman World Championships on 8th November.   We wish you both the best of luck and good fortune, from all at the club.
Tuesday 4th November 2008
Club
Club Halloween Party 2008.   A great night was had by all, especially the kids....and Mikey....and Derek....    Click the link for the gallery.
Monday 3rd November 2008
Colts
Congratulations to Colts Josh Galloway, Sam Bennett, Lloyd Morgan, Joe Donnelly and Jake Woolmore on South West Colleges selection.
Sunday 2nd November 2008

Colts

Ivel Colts  3  vs  Hornets Colts  15.    The young Ivel Colts proved themselves against bigger, older opposition.
Sunday 2nd November 2008

2XV

Tor 2XV  74  vs  Ivel 2XV  8.   The 2's had a torrid time of it on Saturday.
Saturday 2nd November 2008

1XV

Ivel  17  vs  Minety  10.     After a hard start to the season Ivel finally had cause to celebrate with the first league win.    Thankyou to the U7 & U8 for your display and ballboy work today.
Saturday 1st November 2008

U13

Taunton U13  14  vs  Ivel U13  0  A much improved performance from the U13's. 
Monday 27th October 2008

U16

Ivel U16  0  vs  Tor U16  26.   A good game from both teams in wet & windy conditions.  Sorry, no pictures today, not allowed to film.
 
Sunday 26th October 2008

1XV

Ivel  0  vs  Wootton Bassett  67.   Ivel suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the league leaders today.
Saturday 25th October 2008
Girls
Congratulations to Ellie Sutherland.   Ivel Girls team member Ellie has been selected for the South West Colleges Squad. 
Thursday 23rd October 2008

Colts

Ivel Colts  10  vs  North Dorset Colts  12   This was an extremely close exciting game with North Dorset winning by a conversion.   Ivel try video clips on report page.
Sunday 19th October 2008

1XV

Ivel  7  vs  Keynsham  64  EDF Energy Senior Vase.   Despite building pressure for periods of this game the visitors were far too well organised for Ivel.
Saturday 18th October 2008

U11

Ivel U11 at the Midsomer Norton Tournament.   The U11's travelled to the MSN Tournament on Sunday 12th.  Click the link below for two sets of pictures .
Wednesday 15th October 2008

U13

Ivel U13  7  vs  North Dorset U13  40.    Ivel did not play to their full potential in this game.  North Dorset took advantage and won the game.
Tuesday 14th October 2008

U10

Ivel U10's at Wells and at the Midsomer Norton Tournament.   Well done boys for coming 2nd at MSN.
Wells
 
Midsomer Norton
 
Monday 13th October 2008

Colts

Ivel Colts  vs  Wimborne Colts A  10.   This is about as tough as it gets at this level.  The Ivel Colts put up a tremendous performance but could not break the Dorset Sides defence.
Sunday 12th October 2008

U16

Ivel U16 0  vs  Frome U16 26.   This was a lot closer than the scoreline suggests.  Well done to both teams for an exciting attacking game.
Sunday 12th October 2008

U8

U8 at Midsomer Norton Tournament.    The U8 took part in the MSN Tournament in glorious weather.   Click link below for pictures.
Sunday 12th October 2008

1XV

Ivel  11  vs  Tadley  22   Ivel looked good for portions of this game and were unlucky not to score more points.
Saturday 11th October 2008

2XV

Minehead 2XV 88  vs  Ivel 2XV 5.  This is proving to be an extremely tough league.
Saturday 11th October 2008

3XV

3XV  45  vs  Wiveliscombe  19  A good spirited match with plenty of action and points......and accumulated years..!!
Saturday 11th October 2008

Girls

North Dorset Girls 54  vs  Ivel Girls 0 This was the first ever game of rugby for some of the Ivel girls. 
Sunday 5th October 2008

Colts

Frome Colts  0  vs  Ivel Colts  29.   This is the Colts first win of the season. 
Sunday 5th October 2008

U7

Ivel vs Wells vs

Weston-Super-Mare

U7 Travel to Wells for first game of season.   The U7 travelled to Wells for a three-way with Wells and Weston Super Mare.
Sunday 5th October 2008

U8

Ivel vs Wells vs

Weston-Super-Mare

U8 Travel to Wells for first game of season .   The U8 travelled to Wells for a three-way with Wells and Weston Super Mare.
Sunday 5th October 2008

1XV

Oakmeadians  61  vs  Ivel 1XV  5  This was a game against extremely strong opposition, not helped by players having to play out of position.   Ivel try video clip on report page.
Saturday 4th October 2008

2XV

2XV  vs

Weston-Super-Mare

Ivel 2XV  0  vs  WSM II  78.   A really hard home fixture for the 2's as you would expect from WSM.   
Saturday 4th October 2008

Vets

Vets First Game

Of Season

Crewkerne Vets  24  vs  Ivel Vets  47.   A good win for the Vets.  Apparently Colin Hendrie ran 95 yards to score......according to Colin anyway..!!  
Saturday 4th October 2008

1XV

Ivel  20  vs  Naval Air Command  29  Wednesday 1st October 2008 .    A good game from both sides.  Ivel fought back well after being behind for a while.  Ivel Try clips on pics page.
Thursday 2nd October 2008

Colts

Congratulations to Colt Lloyd Morgan.    Lloyd represented Somerset vs Dorset & Wilts at North Dorset on Sunday 28th September.
Monday 29th September 2008

U16

Ivel U16  57  vs  North Dorset U16  24.    The U16 put on a fantastic display of open running rugby today which was a pleasure to watch.  North Dorset came back strongly at the end but it wasn't enough.   Try video clips on report page.
Sunday 28th September 2008

U13

Ivel U13  17  vs  Bridgwater U13   5.    A good opening game of the season win for the U13.
Sunday 28th September 2008

2XV

Weymouth II  18  vs  Ivel II  27  friendly.   A good result from the 2XV.  Weymouth had a big squad which they used later in the game.  Ivel held on for the win.
Saturday 27th September 2008

1XV

Ivel 7 vs Wimborne 29.    A really good game played at tremendous pace in very hot conditions.  Video clip of Ivel try on report page.
Saturday 27th September 2008

 

Club

Ivel Ball Boys vs Wimborne.      A big thankyou to the Ivel ball boys for their hard work today.  All the boys are from Ivel's Mini section.   They are pictured here with club chairman Harold Williams and mini/junior chairman Fran Long.
Saturday 27th September 2008

Club

New Shirts With Sponsor Winners Logos.   Prior to the Wimborne home match, the presentation of the new playing shirts was made.  These bear the logos of the winning entrants in the 2008/09 Shirt Sponsor Draw.   Pictured from left are Gary Salter from Milsted Langdon with main club sponsor Pete Rowsell and club chairman Harold Williams.
Saturday 27th September 2008

Girls

Girls Fixtures Added.   To view fixtures click button below.
Friday 26th September 2008

Colts

North Petherton Colts 15  vs  Ivel Colts 14.   A very close non league game.
Sunday 21st September 2008

1XV

Frome  34  vs  Ivel  5.   An improved performance by Ivel in sweltering conditions.  This match had its ugly moments.    Video clip of Ivel try on report page.  (Frome changed shirts after 10 minutes at request of Ref).
Saturday 20th September 2008

U16

Congratulations to U16 Ben Watkins and Conor Hartley.    Both players have been selected for the U16 Somerset squad.
Monday 15th September 2008

Colts

Congratulations to Colts Callum McKenzie and Rob Burnell.    Both players have been selected to represent Somerset against Munster U19 on Sunday 21st September.
Sunday 14th September 2008

Colts

Colts vs Salisbury A
Salisbury A Colts   43  vs  Ivel Colts  12 .   It took at least 20 minutes for the Ivel lads to get into this game properly.  This is a much tougher test than last season.
Sunday 14th September 2008

Club

SHIRT SPONSOR DRAW RESULT
       WINNER  -  MILSTED LANGDON
       SECOND  -  DAVID C. RIVETT
       THIRD -  LODERS YEOVIL
Sunday 14th September 2008

1XV

Corsham  43  vs  Ivel  3.       Ivel pressured the Corsham line for periods of this game but could not convert their chances.
Saturday 13th September 2008

2XV

Ivel 2XV  15  vs  Wellington II  7.      A good game unfortunately marred by a couple of really nasty injuries to Ivel players.  Thankyou to the Emergency Services.  Get well soon lads.
Saturday 13th September 2008

Club

Fancy Dress Party Fun.   Here's the evidence from Saturday night......
Thursday 11th September 2008

3XV

3XV vs Crewkerne

Crewkerne II 17  vs Ivel 3XV 20.   Ivel 3XV travelled to local rivals Crewkerne on Saturday for their first fixture of the season................ .................... ................. .............. ............ ... .. ...

Monday 8th September 2008

U16

Young Ivel Coach Receives RFU Award.  

Lee Murgatroyd has received a recognition award from the RFU.    

See News Features For More                                       Wednesday 30th July 2008

Girls

England Star Returns From Victorious Tour.

Charlotte Male returned to Ivel from Canada and gets straight back into training.

See News Features For More                                                Friday 25th July 2008

U12

U12's Ben Woods Kicking Session With England Stars.

Ivel U12 Ben Woods took part in a kicking session with Jonny Wilkinson, Toby Flood and Matthew Tait.  They were all grateful for Ben's advice..!!

See News Features For More Pictures                            Thursday 24th July 2008

U7

Ivel U7's Win Bournemouth Tournament 2008.

A fantastic achievement in their first tournament.  Well done.

 

See News Features For Bigger Picture                           Thursday 24th July 2008

RFUW

U20

Marlie and Charlotte

England Women U20's Crowned Nations Cup Champions (July 19th).

Marlie and Charlotte both play in the victorious team.  Congratulations to you both.

Read The RFUW Report Here                                             Sunday 20th July 2008

RFUW

U20

England Women U20 Nations Cup Final Team Announced.

Both girls feature in the Final.  Marlie starts at 7 and Charlotte is on the bench.

Read The RFUW Selection Report Here                              Friday 18th July 2008

RFUW

U20

Marlie and Charlotte

England Women U20 Win 3rd Game vs Wales 14-3 (July 16th).

Marlie and Charlotte play the whole game.   The final vs Canada is on Saturday 19th.

Read The RFUW Report Here                                          Thursday 17th July 2008

RFUW

U20

Marlie and Charlotte

England Women U20 vs Wales (July 16th).

Both Marlie and Charlotte have been selected to start the game against Wales.  Charlotte No4 and Marlie No7.

Read Selection Report Here                                               Tuesday 15th July 2008

RFUW

U20

Charlotte

England Women U20 Win Second Game In Canada 22-0 (July 14th).

Charlotte Male starts game against Canada 'A' at No5 and scores her second England try.   Next game vs Wales on Wednesday 16th July.

Read The RFUW Report Here                                            Tuesday 15th July 2008

RFUW

U20

Marlie and Charlotte

England Women U20 Win Opening Game In Canada 31-5 (July 11th).  

Charlotte Male on from the bench to score.  Marlie  started at No7.  Ivel mentioned in the report.    Charlotte starts next game.

Read The RFUW Report Here                                              Sunday 13th July 2008

Club

Ivel Members Carry Out Important Groundworks At The Club.    On Saturday 14th June, Chris and Matthew Keech, Harold Williams, Popeye Law, Mike Ellis and Dickie Young, fed and watered throughout the day by Tracey Lane, carried out important safety works by clearing the old cesspit and installing a complete new system.  This work has saved the club thousands of pounds.  A MASSIVE thankyou to all involved.

See News Features For More Pictures                            Saturday 14th June 2008

Club

Ian Smith is the Club Coaching Co-ordinator.     Having recently returned from a tough hard 6 month work tour in the States...!!!,  Ian has taken up the role of whole club co-ordination for coaching matters.   Ian has outlined his vision for Ivel's coaching future.

Click Here To Read Ian's Plan                                                Friday 13th June 2008

RFUW

1st Full

ENGLAND CAP

Sweden 3 vs England 80.   Ex Ivel member Marlie Packer today won her first FULL England cap in the opening game of the European Championships in Holland.   The England women's team proved far too strong for Sweden.  The semi-final vs Ireland or Spain is Tuesday 20th.   Congratulations Marlie.                    Saturday 17th May 2008
 
 
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