Joel Falconar
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Bournemouth’s Director of Rugby Will Croker on the game:
“It’s always tough with a local derby, Wimborne are a great side”
“We found ourselves losing an arm wrestle at times”
“It’s always tough with a local derby, Wimborne are a great side”
“We found ourselves losing an arm wrestle at times”
March 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Bournemouth’s Director of Rugby Will Croker on the game:
“It’s always tough with a local derby, Wimborne are a great side”
“We found ourselves losing an arm wrestle at times”
“It’s always tough with a local derby, Wimborne are a great side”
“We found ourselves losing an arm wrestle at times”
What a game of rugby at Chapel Gate today! Thank you for following along.
Reaction to follow.
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March 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
What a game of rugby at Chapel Gate today! Thank you for following along.
Reaction to follow.
Reaction to follow.
FULL TIME: Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
All over here at Chapel Gate, with Bournemouth extending their winning streak to 17 games!
A very physical game, where Wimborne will feel unlucky not to get a result, but they will walk away with a losing bonus point. Bournemouth close the gap on first place!
All over here at Chapel Gate, with Bournemouth extending their winning streak to 17 games!
A very physical game, where Wimborne will feel unlucky not to get a result, but they will walk away with a losing bonus point. Bournemouth close the gap on first place!
March 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
FULL TIME: Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
All over here at Chapel Gate, with Bournemouth extending their winning streak to 17 games!
A very physical game, where Wimborne will feel unlucky not to get a result, but they will walk away with a losing bonus point. Bournemouth close the gap on first place!
All over here at Chapel Gate, with Bournemouth extending their winning streak to 17 games!
A very physical game, where Wimborne will feel unlucky not to get a result, but they will walk away with a losing bonus point. Bournemouth close the gap on first place!
YELLOW CARD | Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
Winger Ryan Morrell is sent off for 10 minutes. Bournemouth will have to play there majority of the rest of the game a man down.
Winger Ryan Morrell is sent off for 10 minutes. Bournemouth will have to play there majority of the rest of the game a man down.
March 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
YELLOW CARD | Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
Winger Ryan Morrell is sent off for 10 minutes. Bournemouth will have to play there majority of the rest of the game a man down.
Winger Ryan Morrell is sent off for 10 minutes. Bournemouth will have to play there majority of the rest of the game a man down.
Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne |
Both sides are fighting for points with the ball remaining in the middle of the pitch. Penalties on either side and some big tackling.
An exciting final 10 is on the way!
Both sides are fighting for points with the ball remaining in the middle of the pitch. Penalties on either side and some big tackling.
An exciting final 10 is on the way!
March 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne |
Both sides are fighting for points with the ball remaining in the middle of the pitch. Penalties on either side and some big tackling.
An exciting final 10 is on the way!
Both sides are fighting for points with the ball remaining in the middle of the pitch. Penalties on either side and some big tackling.
An exciting final 10 is on the way!
BACK ON | Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
Prop Firetto returns from his yellow card.
Prop Firetto returns from his yellow card.
March 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
BACK ON | Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
Prop Firetto returns from his yellow card.
Prop Firetto returns from his yellow card.
Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne |
Bournemouth have replied well to the score as they keep possession inside Wimborne's half. Winger Morrell found some space with 2 defenders to beat. He couldn't find the pass and after dominant rucking Wimborne win the penalty and gain possession.
Bournemouth have replied well to the score as they keep possession inside Wimborne's half. Winger Morrell found some space with 2 defenders to beat. He couldn't find the pass and after dominant rucking Wimborne win the penalty and gain possession.
March 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne |
Bournemouth have replied well to the score as they keep possession inside Wimborne's half. Winger Morrell found some space with 2 defenders to beat. He couldn't find the pass and after dominant rucking Wimborne win the penalty and gain possession.
Bournemouth have replied well to the score as they keep possession inside Wimborne's half. Winger Morrell found some space with 2 defenders to beat. He couldn't find the pass and after dominant rucking Wimborne win the penalty and gain possession.
TRY | Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
WIMBORNE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR! Wimborne were keeping possession comfortably in the 22 and recycle the ball down the line. A charge forward from O'Shea gets him to the line as he offloads to Fly Half Foskett for the score.
Conversion scored by Foskett too.
WIMBORNE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR! Wimborne were keeping possession comfortably in the 22 and recycle the ball down the line. A charge forward from O'Shea gets him to the line as he offloads to Fly Half Foskett for the score.
Conversion scored by Foskett too.
March 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
TRY | Bournemouth 24-21 Wimborne
WIMBORNE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR! Wimborne were keeping possession comfortably in the 22 and recycle the ball down the line. A charge forward from O'Shea gets him to the line as he offloads to Fly Half Foskett for the score.
Conversion scored by Foskett too.
WIMBORNE KNOCKING ON THE DOOR! Wimborne were keeping possession comfortably in the 22 and recycle the ball down the line. A charge forward from O'Shea gets him to the line as he offloads to Fly Half Foskett for the score.
Conversion scored by Foskett too.
YELLOW CARD | Bournemouth 24-14 Wimborne
Just as Meaden returns prop Firetto is sent off for 10 minutes.
Just as Meaden returns prop Firetto is sent off for 10 minutes.
March 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
YELLOW CARD | Bournemouth 24-14 Wimborne
Just as Meaden returns prop Firetto is sent off for 10 minutes.
Just as Meaden returns prop Firetto is sent off for 10 minutes.
SUB | Bournemouth 24-14 Wimborne
Hooker Carkeet is back on for Bournemouth for Harding.
Fly Half Meaden has served his time on the naughty step and returns to the pitch.
Hooker Carkeet is back on for Bournemouth for Harding.
Fly Half Meaden has served his time on the naughty step and returns to the pitch.
March 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
SUB | Bournemouth 24-14 Wimborne
Hooker Carkeet is back on for Bournemouth for Harding.
Fly Half Meaden has served his time on the naughty step and returns to the pitch.
Hooker Carkeet is back on for Bournemouth for Harding.
Fly Half Meaden has served his time on the naughty step and returns to the pitch.
TRY | Bournemouth 24-14 Wimborne
BOURNEMOUTH EXTEND THE LEAD! Bortunemouth get penalty and opt for the line out. The ball is shifted wide and back to the centre, where a beautiful inside pass finds winger Scupham for the score.
Sanchez slots the conversion!
BOURNEMOUTH EXTEND THE LEAD! Bortunemouth get penalty and opt for the line out. The ball is shifted wide and back to the centre, where a beautiful inside pass finds winger Scupham for the score.
Sanchez slots the conversion!
March 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
TRY | Bournemouth 24-14 Wimborne
BOURNEMOUTH EXTEND THE LEAD! Bortunemouth get penalty and opt for the line out. The ball is shifted wide and back to the centre, where a beautiful inside pass finds winger Scupham for the score.
Sanchez slots the conversion!
BOURNEMOUTH EXTEND THE LEAD! Bortunemouth get penalty and opt for the line out. The ball is shifted wide and back to the centre, where a beautiful inside pass finds winger Scupham for the score.
Sanchez slots the conversion!
TRY | Bournemouth 17-14 Wimborne
BOURNEMOUTH BACK AHEAD! The ref called back for an earlier penalty after the try line knock on, and after the forwards hit it up in the middle of the park the ball was shifted wide for winger Morrell for his second score of the day.
Conversion slotted by Sanchez.
BOURNEMOUTH BACK AHEAD! The ref called back for an earlier penalty after the try line knock on, and after the forwards hit it up in the middle of the park the ball was shifted wide for winger Morrell for his second score of the day.
Conversion slotted by Sanchez.
March 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
TRY | Bournemouth 17-14 Wimborne
BOURNEMOUTH BACK AHEAD! The ref called back for an earlier penalty after the try line knock on, and after the forwards hit it up in the middle of the park the ball was shifted wide for winger Morrell for his second score of the day.
Conversion slotted by Sanchez.
BOURNEMOUTH BACK AHEAD! The ref called back for an earlier penalty after the try line knock on, and after the forwards hit it up in the middle of the park the ball was shifted wide for winger Morrell for his second score of the day.
Conversion slotted by Sanchez.
Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne |
Bournemouth found themselves in a dangerous position in Wimborne's 22 and found themselves within touching distance off a score. After some forward crash ball the ball was shifted wide, but the ball was knocked on at the try line resulting in no score.
Bournemouth found themselves in a dangerous position in Wimborne's 22 and found themselves within touching distance off a score. After some forward crash ball the ball was shifted wide, but the ball was knocked on at the try line resulting in no score.
March 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne |
Bournemouth found themselves in a dangerous position in Wimborne's 22 and found themselves within touching distance off a score. After some forward crash ball the ball was shifted wide, but the ball was knocked on at the try line resulting in no score.
Bournemouth found themselves in a dangerous position in Wimborne's 22 and found themselves within touching distance off a score. After some forward crash ball the ball was shifted wide, but the ball was knocked on at the try line resulting in no score.
SUB | Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne
Full Back Josh Wickens is replaced by Josh Sanchez.
Full Back Josh Wickens is replaced by Josh Sanchez.
March 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
SUB | Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne
Full Back Josh Wickens is replaced by Josh Sanchez.
Full Back Josh Wickens is replaced by Josh Sanchez.
YELLOW CARD | Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne
To add insult to injury Bournemouth now find themselves a man down, with Fly Half Ben Meaden at fault for the penalty try. A huge opportunity for Wimborne to capitalise now.
To add insult to injury Bournemouth now find themselves a man down, with Fly Half Ben Meaden at fault for the penalty try. A huge opportunity for Wimborne to capitalise now.
March 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
YELLOW CARD | Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne
To add insult to injury Bournemouth now find themselves a man down, with Fly Half Ben Meaden at fault for the penalty try. A huge opportunity for Wimborne to capitalise now.
To add insult to injury Bournemouth now find themselves a man down, with Fly Half Ben Meaden at fault for the penalty try. A huge opportunity for Wimborne to capitalise now.
PENALTY TRY | Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne
What a start to the half for Wimborne! They began very well from the kick off, maintaining possession inside the Bournemouth 22. After much recycling there ball was found on the far side, with the forwards bundling over before the try was awarded.
What a start to the half for Wimborne! They began very well from the kick off, maintaining possession inside the Bournemouth 22. After much recycling there ball was found on the far side, with the forwards bundling over before the try was awarded.
March 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
PENALTY TRY | Bournemouth 10-14 Wimborne
What a start to the half for Wimborne! They began very well from the kick off, maintaining possession inside the Bournemouth 22. After much recycling there ball was found on the far side, with the forwards bundling over before the try was awarded.
What a start to the half for Wimborne! They began very well from the kick off, maintaining possession inside the Bournemouth 22. After much recycling there ball was found on the far side, with the forwards bundling over before the try was awarded.
SUB | Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne
Freddy Harding replaces hooker Conrad Carkeet at the half.
Freddy Harding replaces hooker Conrad Carkeet at the half.
March 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
SUB | Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne
Freddy Harding replaces hooker Conrad Carkeet at the half.
Freddy Harding replaces hooker Conrad Carkeet at the half.
We're just about ready to get back underway at Chapel Gate, with both teams reentering the pitch.
March 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We're just about ready to get back underway at Chapel Gate, with both teams reentering the pitch.
The latest from first place Farnham's game against Tottonians in Regional 2 South Central has Farnham up by 2, 14-12.
Bournemouth will be hoping Tottonians can do a job on Farnham, allowing Bournemouth to close the gap on first place and for the title.
Bournemouth will be hoping Tottonians can do a job on Farnham, allowing Bournemouth to close the gap on first place and for the title.
March 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The latest from first place Farnham's game against Tottonians in Regional 2 South Central has Farnham up by 2, 14-12.
Bournemouth will be hoping Tottonians can do a job on Farnham, allowing Bournemouth to close the gap on first place and for the title.
Bournemouth will be hoping Tottonians can do a job on Farnham, allowing Bournemouth to close the gap on first place and for the title.
HALF TIME: Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne |
A low scoring first half but a very physical one comes to and end here at Chapel Gate. a sceptical of a second half incoming!
How do you see the second half ending? Will Wimborne come back and break Bournemouth's streak or will it be increased to 17?
A low scoring first half but a very physical one comes to and end here at Chapel Gate. a sceptical of a second half incoming!
How do you see the second half ending? Will Wimborne come back and break Bournemouth's streak or will it be increased to 17?
March 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
HALF TIME: Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne |
A low scoring first half but a very physical one comes to and end here at Chapel Gate. a sceptical of a second half incoming!
How do you see the second half ending? Will Wimborne come back and break Bournemouth's streak or will it be increased to 17?
A low scoring first half but a very physical one comes to and end here at Chapel Gate. a sceptical of a second half incoming!
How do you see the second half ending? Will Wimborne come back and break Bournemouth's streak or will it be increased to 17?
Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne |
Wimborne have responded well themselves now, making dominant runs into contact. However, nothing to show for it at the moment.
Wimborne have responded well themselves now, making dominant runs into contact. However, nothing to show for it at the moment.
March 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne |
Wimborne have responded well themselves now, making dominant runs into contact. However, nothing to show for it at the moment.
Wimborne have responded well themselves now, making dominant runs into contact. However, nothing to show for it at the moment.
TRY | Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne
BOURNEMOUTH AHEAD! Wayman finds space once again on the wing and beats 2 defenders. He meets the full back and shifts the ball to Morrell for the score. He has now broken the club record for most scores in a season for the club!
Conversion just wide from Ellis.
BOURNEMOUTH AHEAD! Wayman finds space once again on the wing and beats 2 defenders. He meets the full back and shifts the ball to Morrell for the score. He has now broken the club record for most scores in a season for the club!
Conversion just wide from Ellis.
March 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
TRY | Bournemouth 10-7 Wimborne
BOURNEMOUTH AHEAD! Wayman finds space once again on the wing and beats 2 defenders. He meets the full back and shifts the ball to Morrell for the score. He has now broken the club record for most scores in a season for the club!
Conversion just wide from Ellis.
BOURNEMOUTH AHEAD! Wayman finds space once again on the wing and beats 2 defenders. He meets the full back and shifts the ball to Morrell for the score. He has now broken the club record for most scores in a season for the club!
Conversion just wide from Ellis.
Bournemouth 5-7 Wimborne |
Wayman finds some space on the wing and gains around 40 metres up the pitch. The ball is recycled to the near side, finding themselves close to the try line. The forwards tried to force it over the line but they are pushed to the touchline, Wimborne ball.
Wayman finds some space on the wing and gains around 40 metres up the pitch. The ball is recycled to the near side, finding themselves close to the try line. The forwards tried to force it over the line but they are pushed to the touchline, Wimborne ball.
March 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Bournemouth 5-7 Wimborne |
Wayman finds some space on the wing and gains around 40 metres up the pitch. The ball is recycled to the near side, finding themselves close to the try line. The forwards tried to force it over the line but they are pushed to the touchline, Wimborne ball.
Wayman finds some space on the wing and gains around 40 metres up the pitch. The ball is recycled to the near side, finding themselves close to the try line. The forwards tried to force it over the line but they are pushed to the touchline, Wimborne ball.
Bournemouth 5-7 Wimborne |
Bournemouth win a penalty from a dominant ruck and a small scuffle follows. Nothing serious however, as the game continues.
Bournemouth win a penalty from a dominant ruck and a small scuffle follows. Nothing serious however, as the game continues.
March 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Bournemouth 5-7 Wimborne |
Bournemouth win a penalty from a dominant ruck and a small scuffle follows. Nothing serious however, as the game continues.
Bournemouth win a penalty from a dominant ruck and a small scuffle follows. Nothing serious however, as the game continues.
Bournemouth 5-7 Wimborne |
After passing the ball across the pitch, Wimborne found themselves in a dangerous position, but a knock on hands there ball back to a relieved Bournemouth side.
After passing the ball across the pitch, Wimborne found themselves in a dangerous position, but a knock on hands there ball back to a relieved Bournemouth side.
March 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Bournemouth 5-7 Wimborne |
After passing the ball across the pitch, Wimborne found themselves in a dangerous position, but a knock on hands there ball back to a relieved Bournemouth side.
After passing the ball across the pitch, Wimborne found themselves in a dangerous position, but a knock on hands there ball back to a relieved Bournemouth side.