2009 - 2010 Third XV

Captain: Kev Atkinson - 07901670440

2008 - 2009 Third XV

Captain: Dave Lawrence

2007 - 2008 Third XV

Captain: Dave Lawrence

 2006 - 2007 Third XV

Captain: Dave Lawrence

2005 - 2006 Third XV

Captain: Dave Lawrence

2004 - 2005 Third XV

Captain: Jack Russell

2003 - 2004 Third XV

Captain: Brian 'Jack' Russel

Manager: Dave Wedlake

6/12/2003

Old Bristolions 29 - 7 Frampton

Frampton travelled to Old Bristolians is search another win. Due to late arrivals at Cross bow, Frampton arrived at the ground with only minutes to spare before kick off.

Old B's made the most of this and scored a try with in the first 5 minutes. Frampton start to get into the game after this early wake up call, with prop "Zaff" driving over the line, after some good forward play and converted by Phil Salvage. Frampton's forwards continued to control the game by taking all their own line out and most of Old B's, but were unable to convert the pressure into points. Old B's ran in another try just before the break, making the score 14-7.

Frampton's forwards continued to take all the line out in the second half . Old B's kept the ball in hand and scored all the points in the second half, to make the final score 29 - 7.

 
29/11/2003

Frampton 31 - 31 Nailsea & Backwell

Frampton show all their strengths and weaknesses against a wiser side, but managed to grab a draw from the jaws of defeat. Frampton started of strong putting points on the board after the pack controlled the balls allowing the 3's to pass the ball along the line and inter face with the forwards, to take the score to 17 - 0 at the break.

At the re-start Nailsea & Backwell can back on the park a different team scoring quickly to take the lead and their points to 21. Frampton had to wake up which they did and raised their game to take the lead with some good forward play, led by club captain Mike Lynette. After taking a 10 point lead Frampton took their foot off the gas and allowed Nailsea & Backwell back into the game, with them score 2 tries. The last try was under the posts, so all the kicker had to do was to convert it Frampton were let off when the kick was missed, making the score 31 each.

Two members of Frampton scored their first tries at senior level for the club they were Alex Moore and Ian Fletcher .

 
29/11/2003

Whitehall 8 - 22 Frampton

Frampton went into the game looking for their second Merit table win of the season, which they were rewarded with, after performing below Para. Whitehall started of strong in the first 10 minutes but their head dropped when Frampton's fly half intercepted a pass on their 22 line scoring under the posts and then converting. This lifted Frampton, they then put the pressure on and remained in the Whitehall half for the next 20 minutes. Frampton were unable to win their own line, but were still able to control the game, with a penalty being awarded and Dave Lawrence stepped up to convert, taking his points total to 10. From the restart Whitehall took the game to Frampton and were won a penalty, which they kicked. 10 - 3 at the break the game was not sealed for the home side.

 Whitehall were not going to give up easterly and score their only try of the day, with a well worked move involving the whole team. with only 2 point in it, both sides could see a win in sight. Frampton keep at the job in hand, to come off the field with a win. With only 10 minutes to go Carl Groves scored his first try for Frampton since coming out of retirement. Frampton forwards control the ball after their scrum half ad to leave the field after the received a knock in the back. Frampton responded by driving the ball up the park, resulting a scrum being awarded, which resulted in stand in scrum half Ben Bulter scoring the final points of the day.

22/11/2003

Aretians 20 - 31Frampton

Over 200 people joined together at the club to watch England's victory over Aussies. Frampton 3rd's then travelled a short distance to Aretains in search of the 1st merit table win.

Aretains took control within the first 10 minutes by scoring the first try of the day. Frampton re-grouped quickly playing the game Aretain's half. The defend was strong but resulted in a penalty being awarded, which allowed Mike Weaver, who's returning injury, to kick his first points on the day. Soon after Aretains were awarded a penalty within kicking distance, which they converted.

From the re-start Frampton's forwards controlled the ball which gave their 3/4's space to run in and attack the defence. Aretain's could only soak up the pressure for so long, before centre Jerry Tiley ran 20 metres to score. The last ten minutes saw Frampton second try of the day with the other centre Matt Newman scoring under the posts which was converted.

 
15/11/2003

Frampton 11 - 31 Chipping Sodbury

Frampton came up against a strong Sodbury team for the local derby including replacements which was nice to see. From the kick off Sodbury kept the ball in the forwards and release the 3/4's to take the first blood. Frampton kept to the task and winning good line out ball and driving the ball down the park. The ball was given to the 3/4's after the forwards had sucked in Sodbury to give them a 2 man over lap, but Ben Butler powdered over to score. Both side tightened the game up, at half time the Sodbury lead 14-8.

Frampton started the second as they finished the first keeping the ball in the forwards and closed the score down to 14-11 with a second penalty by Phil Salvage. Frampton kept the pressure on until the last 15 minutes when they made a number of changes, it took them a while to settle in and Sodbury took full advantage of this and ran in the points to make the final score 31- 11

 
08/11/2003

St. Bernadettes 42 - 5 Frampton

Frampton are still looking for there first Merit table win after the weekend trip to Hengrove. After losing a few players to the 2nd team in the car park Frampton travelled away with a few changes, including a few new players and old players who had found their boots - Carl Groves, Matt Hillier.

Bernadette's started off scoring a try in the first 10 minutes and kept the pressure on for the next 20 minutes. Frampton tighten it up in the forwards and started to give quick ball out to the 3/4's which allowed to run ball up into Bernadette's 22. Bernadette's defence resulted in them turning the ball over and running in another try. From the re-start Frampton forwards kept the play tight until releasing the 3/4's allowing "O.B" to score his second senior for the club in the corner. Just before the break Bernadette's an try making it 20-5.

Frampton took the ball on up front during the second half resulting in a number of good phases, but were unable to convent the pressure into points. Bernadette's made the most of a few handling mistake that Frampton made and scored 3 run away tries during the second period. Frampton kept at the task, working hard in the line out to get quick ball to allow the 3/4's to run the ball. During the last minute Bernadette's score to make the final score 42-5.

1/11/2003

Avonmouth 53 - 22 Frampton

Frampton visited Avonmouth with a team consisting of a balance of age range. From the kick off Avonmouth showed how well drilled they were, by arriving at the break down in numbers and making quick ball available to there 3/4 resulting in 3 tries being scored within the first 10 minutes. 21 points down Frampton had a hard 70 minutes ahead of them. Frampton picked themselves up for the next 10 minutes putting some good plays together before losing fly half Chris Pitt to injury. The 3/4 shuffled around to put Matt Newman on the wing. Avonmouth took full advantage of this and ran in 2 more tries. Frampton took a quick line out in there own 22, ex- Bristol winger Stu Rutter ran the ball 50 metres before passing the ball along the line resulting in replacement Matt Newman scoring his first try of the day. With Dave Lawrence converting, and soon after kicking another 3 points.

The second half saw both sides make a few changes, Frampton had a try dismissed as the ref could not see if the ball had been grounded. Avonmouth came back with another 2 tries to make the score 53 - 10. Frampton didn't give up, they took the ball on up front and gave good ball to the 3/4 with Matt Newman running in his second try of the day. Shortly after the 3/4 showed their pace with Stu Rutter marking his start of the season with a try in the corner. Making the final score 53 - 22 to Avonmouth.

 
25/10/2003

Frampton 7 - 19 Pilning (Try:- Chris Pitt. Conversions:- Chris Pitt)

After losing 6 players to the second team and losing another 3 players through availably, Frampton managed to field a side with most players playing in position. Pilning started off strong, which was no surprise as they only field 1 side as a club. Frampton defended well for the first 15 minutes, the continuing pressure from Pilning result in a try from a well worked line out, which was converted. Frampton battled on and put some good forward play together which was help by the return to Frampton by Dave Fogden.Frampton had to reshuffle when they lost there scrum half just before the break. Pilning continued with the pressure and converted it into an other 5 points before the break.

Frampton started the second half off camped down in Pilnings 22 but were unable to score, even after a number of penalty attempts. Pilning scored again after Frampton lost the ball in Pilnings 22 which as converted making the score 17 nil. Frampton didn't give up with Fly half Chris Pitt getting his name on the score card again with a try and conversion, making the final score 19-7

 
04/10/2003

Ashley Down 15 - 6 Frampton  (Penalties: Jack Russel)

After a lots of back room work, Framptons 3rds managed to get a re-arrange fixture and traveled to Ashley Down. This being Ashley Downs 3rd's first time outing for a long time, but they only had 12 players, so Frampton supplied with 2 more player. After a re-shuffle and Frampton losing scrum half Dave Moulsdale in the warm up, they started with 14. With losing player to the second team at selection, the question was asked could they manage without Cornish man Dave? and has he repaired his tractor? Ashley Down took full advantage of Framptons re-shuffle and scored twice with in the first 10 minutes with the aid of there player on loan Jon Dean, who later converted a penalty. At the break Ashley Down lead 15-0.

The start of the second half Frampton came out looking like a different team, putting pressure on Ashley Down from the kick off. They soon converted the pressure into points when captain Jack Russell playing out of position at full back stepped up and convert the penalty 30 metres out. Ashley Down continued to soak up the pressure from Framptons father and son team Charles and Dell Chaplin, but were unable to score.With 15 minutes remaining Jack Russell converted an other penalty 35 metres out. Frampton continued with pressure but the score end 15-6 to Ashley Down.

Next game Frampton travel to the same part of the world, to take on Bishopston in there second merit table game of the year.

27/9/2003

Southmead 42 - 5 Frampton (Try Wayne Kay)

Frampton Cotterell traveled to Southmead for the first merit table game of the season with a weakened side due to confusion over the availably of players. Southmead had control of the game right from the start and scored with in 10 minutes. Frampton can back at Southmead but were unable to link there play together as they had done during the last 2 games, resulting in Southmead picking up 2 run away tries before half time making the score 21-0.

Both sides made changes during the break. Frampton again put pressure on the much strong large Southmead pack driving for the line but were unable to convent there play into points. Sothmead ran an other 2 tries before Frampton were able to link there play together for Wayne Kay juggle the ball to score a well worked try. During the final minute Southmead score making the final score 42-5.

Frampton look forward to there next game at home against Old Colstonians.

Jack Russell

20/9/2003

Nailsea & Backwell 5 - 29 Frampton  (Chris Pitt 2 Tries 3 con 1 Pen Mark Coe 1 Try Phil Salvage 1 Try)

Frampton took the game to Nailsea & Backwell right from the kick off. After a number of plays by Framptons forwards linking with the 3/4s they won a penalty, resulting in them taking the lead after only 5 minutes. Nailsea & Backwell had to soak up the pressure put on the for the next 15 minutes, defending in there 22. Quick ball by Frampton resulted in Mark Coe driving for the line and scoring and convented by Chris Pitt adding to his earlier penalty, before he scored his first try of the game 10 minutes later and conventing it.

Frampton Started the second half slowly, letting Nailsea & Backwell back into the game. After regaining control Frampton put a number of good plays together with 2 more tries being scored firstly by Phil Salvage and then Chris Pitt scoring his second of the day after conventing the try before. Nailsea & Backwell can back late in the game to score there only try of the day. Frampton Cotterell 29 Nailsea& Backwell 5

13/9/2003 

Frampton 22 - 15 Saracens (Scorers: Dave Lawrence 3 Tries 1 Con, Chris Pitt 1 Try.)

Frampton told on a much bigger Saracens XV with a balance of older and younger players. Saracens took control for the first 1/4 using there forwards to control the scrum and the loss play to win the ball,resulting in them taking the lead scoring the first try, but failed to convert. Frampton started to take good line out ball,with great jumping and Tim Phillips clearing up and winning the loss ball which allowed the backs to run at Saracens setting Dave Lawrence up with his first try of the day, to equal the score at half time at 1 try each.

Frampton made a few changes at half time again using a balance of old and young players. Frampton settle down quickly, winning the ball in the forwards and driving the ball down the centre on the park, drawing the Saracens forwards in, setting up the backs to run in Dave Lawrence's 2nd but not last try of the day, which he converted. Frampton continued to take good line out ball, managing to take Saracens ball as well, this allowed the forward to drive down the park and recycling the ball a number of times before releasing it to the 3/4 for Dave to score his 3rd try of the day bring the score to 17-5 going into the last 1/4. Saracens replied by scoring a quick try.

From the restart Frampton's pack reclaimed the ball taking within 5 meters of Saracens line before giving the play back to Saracens. Saracens had a line out on the their 22 which Frampton won, after a number of phases the ball was taken on by the 3/4, with full back Chris Pitt joining the Frampton Cotterell 3rd 22 Bristol Saracens 3rd 15 line and scoring with only a few minutes remaining.

Saracens didn't give up , they kept the pressure on, with their replacement winger (Jerry Boaden) on loan from Frampton scoring a try in the last seconds of the game, making the result 22-15 to Frampton

06/9/2003

Bill Pitt Memorial game - season opener!

The first game of the season last week saw Frampton 3rd team take on a Hambrook XV in memory of Bill Pitt a founder member of Frampton who died earlier on in the year. Hambrook fielded a strong XV including 12 X-Hambrook school pupils, most of them having played first team for Frampton over the years. Bill would have enjoyed to see players performing, that he not only took under his wing at school rugby level, but at club level as well. Bill also played in the same teams as his former pupils up to the age of 70. The game saw Hambrook run a number of tries with the end result being...

Frampton Cotterell 3rd 7 Hambrook 54 

2002 - 2003 Third XV

Captain: Tom Harris

Season end: Played 22, Won 6, Drawn 3, Lost 13 (full details to follow...)

18/01/2003

Old Colstonians 5 - 22 Frampton Cotterell

Frampton started well against experienced opponents, getting the better of the early exchanges. It was the multi talented Frampton Captain Tom Harris, this week on the wing, who bro ke the deadlock with a long run down the left and touching down under the posts, only to have the kick missed by the otherwise reliable Phil Salvage, 0 - 5. Not long after, more Frampton pressure was rewarded after a scrum, then quick hands involving all the backs, Simon Rossiter twice, looping round to finish a text book move in the corner, 0 - 10. Old C's hit back with a cheeky quick penalty catching Frampton napping before the break, making the score 5 - 10 at half time.

The second half continued much the same as the first with Frampton looking good for a win. A driving maul was briefly held in the corner until Frampton's young Prop, Will Mace saw a gap and dived over for his first Senior try for the club, 5 - 15. With heads up, Frampton continued the pressure, Jerry Boaden reacted quickest to a poor clearance from Old C's No. 10 putting Jay Suckling over via the post, Ouch! - Phil redeemed his earlier misses with the 2 points to round off a brilliant game for the 3rds. This added to wins by both Frampton's First and Second XVs on the day - a good day for Frampton Cotterell RFC.

8/11/2002

Played 7, Won 3 Lost 4

After a few mismatched fixtures to start the season the 3rd XV have now strung a few good performances together, 3 wins in a row... 

2001 - 2002 Season 

We ended the season with the following results: Played 24 games, including two 'B' team games (although we cancelled 4 games and the opposition cancelled 3 games). Won 10, Draw 1, Lost 13. Points scored 399, Points conceded 600 (taking into account 3 heavy defeats totalling 208 points against, next year we will be closer to breaking even).

 
17/11/01

Frampton 19 - 12 Old Sullians 2nds

Sulians played a tight first half, scoring one try before the break. Frampton started the second half well, with quick handling allowing Wayne Kay to score, but a lapse in concentration and poor tacking allowed Sulians a try under the post. This stirred Frampton's pack and from the kick-off, Mike West took control and stormed over from 40 metres. Lawerance added the two extra points. Frampton stepped up a gear and dominated the rucks and mauls, allowing Lawerance to either kick for position deep into Sulians half, or dictate when to release the backs. Mark Bowen then scored a fine individual try, converted by Lawerance and Bowen was unlucky not to score again.

 
20/10/01

Frampton 28 - 12 Aretians

Playing the game with only 13 men for a spell in the first half, Frampton did well to contain Aretians, but at full strength Frampton took control, the pack in particular getting the better of the close play. Tries, first from ?? breaking through the midfield, and ??, both converted by fly half David ?? had Frampton turn around 14 - 0 up.

6/10/01

Frampton 17 - 19 BAC & Old E's

An extra game for the thirds, this was an entertaining game to watch (as I did for most of the match!) played in the right spirit. Frampton looked in control at the start, taking a 12 nil lead and looking good for their second succesive win. Giving a game to a lot of their replacements unsettled Frampton for the second half, but credit to BAC though for coming back, ending the game 3 tries each and winning by the odd conversion - this had made the last quarter nerve racking to say the least, perhaps we shouldn't have lent them Geoff to make up the full side for the visitors.

Almost as dissapointing as coming back to the club house to see England 1-2 down to Greece with only minutes left....

2000-2001 Third XV

Coach: Nick Penfold