'RGC 1404 UNDER 20 34 CHESHIRE UNDER 20 24
4 tries from flying winger,Ben Stemalzek,gave the RGC 1404 Under 20 side a more comfortable win than appeared likely when with only 7 minutes left in the game, the young North Walians found themselves 24 points to 20 down. Stemalzeks first try came with less than 60 seconds on the clock following a break from Callum Bennett who was able to add the conversion. Somewhat ironically the remainder of the half was tryless as both sides struggled to gain any consistency in the wintry conditions,the only additional points coming from 2 penalties from both sides.
Stemalzeks second score was undoubtedly his best as gathering the ball close to the half-way line and with seemingly nothing on,he scythed through the Cheshire defence before rounding the final defender to score in the corner. Bennett was again able to add the extra 2 points. Instead however of encoraging the RGC side to close the game out, it was the Cheshire Team who were seemingly prompted into action and aided by a number of substitutions it was they scored next when their lively scrum-half dived over from 5 yards out following a break he had made earlier from within his own 22. 5 minutes later Cheshire took the lead for the first time when their big forwards drove over from close-range. To their credit in was then that the young North Walians showed their true colours as their forwards and in particular hooker Sean Strudwick and skipper Dale Blackmore began to take the game to Cheshire and from close-range Stemalzek was able to score his third try of the match and with only 2 minutes left he added a 4th to seal the win, following good work again from the RGC 1404 pack. as the visiting forwards started to tire.
With a team that contained 3 17 year olds and a whole raft of 18 year olds the RGC 1404 side can be pleased with their win in this their opening fixture of the season, and with games planned in the New Year against the Dragons,Ospreys and Lancashire they have much to look forward to. '
14.12.10
RGC 'A' Team v Cheshire Under 20s-Eirias Park, Wed Dec 15 at 7.30pm
RGC 1404 Rugby takes another step forward on Wednesday night, December 15 2010 when the A Team plays its first competitive fixture against Cheshire Under 20s at Eirias Parc,Colwyn Bay. 7.30 pm KO.The team had hoped to play last month against the Dragons Under 20s in a match that unfortunately fell foul of the freezing weather but tomorrow nights match will be the beginning of a series of friendlies scheduled for between now and the end of the season and which will include the Ospreys,Dragons and Lancashire Under 20 sides. Although friendlies these games are seen as essential in the development of elite level Rugby in the region as recognised byn the WRU Regional Performance Manager,Marc Roberts,
'RGC A is a crucial vehicle in our development pathway, it bridges the game between regional age grade rugby and senior rugby. It allows talented players the opportunity to develop in a challenging environment with the ultimate aim to move forward into the full RGC 1404 squad"
'RGC A is a crucial vehicle in our development pathway, it bridges the game between regional age grade rugby and senior rugby. It allows talented players the opportunity to develop in a challenging environment with the ultimate aim to move forward into the full RGC 1404 squad"
13.12.10
13.12.10 Ruthin v Llandudno - John Palmer Reports
Ruthin started strongly against Llandudno in this Swalec Plate second round match at Caeddol and within a few minutes of the start were 3 points up from a penalty goal kicked by full back Shay Tudor. The Blues went further ahead after 30 minutes after flanker Clwyd Jones forced his way through the seasiders defence and put centre Lewis Isaac through for a try converted by Tudor. Llandudno counter attacked but good defensive play by the home side stifled any scoring attempts and it was the Blues that went further ahead with another Tudor penalty goal. The visitors missed a chance to lessen the arrears when a penalty goal attempt went wide. The Blues continued to dominate and just before half time wing Kyle Davies after a great run upfield offloaded to centre Gethin Hughes who seared over the visitors try line. Again converted by the sure foot of Tudor the home side went in for the break a comfortable 20-0. After the break Ruthin continued in the same fashion. Tudor kicked another penalty goal and then was instrumental in putting Davies through for the Blues third try. The Blues then came under sustained pressure from the visitors which eventually led to a try by wing Wesley Jones. Just as it looked as though the game would end at 28-5 Davies picked up a loose ball after a Llandudno scrum on Ruthins 22 and ran the length of the pitch to score under the posts. Tudor converted and the game ended at 35-5 to the home side. This was a particularly pleasing display with a number of recent youth players making a very significant contribution: Lewis Isaac, Jason Humphreys and Ben Taylor.
24.11.10
24.11.2010 COACHES MEETING WITH JULIAN FERRARI - WREXHAM RFC DEC 2 2010
Meeting with Julian Ferrari WRU Development Officer
Thursday 2nd Dec. - 7.30 p.m at the Club
All Club Coaches, coaching helpers and referees are invited to please attend a meeting with Julian Ferrari the WRU Development Officer for the area. This is your opportunity to ask any questions regarding the amendments to the WRU pathway which relates to Mini and Junior Rugby plus clarify any grey areas. Additionally, the Club Senior coaches have been invited to join you, if practical around 8.30/8.40 so that you can all have a quick chat about coaching times and pitches in conjunction with Nigel Fletcher and Gareth Edwards who are the liaison in these matters for the Board. Your support of this meeting is appreciated.
Thank You
Thursday 2nd Dec. - 7.30 p.m at the Club
All Club Coaches, coaching helpers and referees are invited to please attend a meeting with Julian Ferrari the WRU Development Officer for the area. This is your opportunity to ask any questions regarding the amendments to the WRU pathway which relates to Mini and Junior Rugby plus clarify any grey areas. Additionally, the Club Senior coaches have been invited to join you, if practical around 8.30/8.40 so that you can all have a quick chat about coaching times and pitches in conjunction with Nigel Fletcher and Gareth Edwards who are the liaison in these matters for the Board. Your support of this meeting is appreciated.
Thank You
22.11.10
21.11.2010 Nant Conwy v Ruthin - Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 20.11.2010 Nant Conwy 18 v Rhuthun 17
(Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup)
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Peredur Ellis(1) Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Peredur Ellis (2)
Roedd ôl tua mis i ffwrdd heb chwarae yn amlwg ar y ddau dîm gyda sawl camgymeriad gan y ddwy ochr. Hwyrach, y buasai’r gwyliwr niwtral yn dadlau ei bod yn gêm gyffrous yn cael ei hennill yn yr amser ychwanegol ar y diwedd. Unig sgôr yr hanner cyntaf oedd cais gan Pep ar ôl 10 munud ac ef ei hun yn ei drosi. 7-0 i Nant felly ar y chwiban hanner amser
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a bu i Pep roi Nant ymhellach ar y blaen gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 3 munud o chwarae. Ar ôl 8 munud arall, death sgor gyntaf Rhuthun trwy gais gan Ben Taylor yn cael ei drosi gan Shay Tudor. Pum munud o bwyso caled gan Nant wedyn gyda’r pac yn hyrddio ar y llinell a’r bachwr Eryl yn cael ei wthio trosodd am gais yn y diwedd. Pep yn methu trosi y tro hwn. Daeth Rhuthun yn ôl a sgorio cais (gorau’r gêm o bosibl) ar yr asgell chwith. Eto bu Shay Tudor drosi’i gais ei hun. Dim ond 10 munud oedd ar ôl pan fu i Shay Tudor gicio cic gosb lwyddiannus i roi Rhuthun ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf o ddau bwynt. Nant yn dal i bwyso ac ar ôl 41 munud o chwarae, penderfynodd Pep gicio am y gôl o tua 35 metr a hwyliodd y bel rhwng y pyst! Sgôr derfynol felly o 18-17 i Nant
Gêm gynghrair fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn Bro Ffestiniog ar y 4ydd Rhagfyr 2010.
The fact that there had been a gap of four weeks in playing was evident for both sides in a match full of basic errors. Perhaps the neutral person would describe the game as being a full blooded cup match though with Nant winning in extra time. The only score of the first half was a try scored by Pep which he converted himself. A score of 7-0 at half time then.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was Pep again who was successful with a penalty after 3 minutes play. Ruthin scored their first points after another 8 minutes when Ben Taylor squeezed over for a try on the right. Shay Tudor was successful with the conversion. Further pressure on the try line by the Nant pack followed and ended when the hooker, Eryl was forced over by his fellow forwards to touch down. Pep missed the conversion attempt. Ruthin came back and, arguably, scored the best try of the match perhaps when Shay Tudor raced over on the right to touch down and then converted his own try. Only 10 minutes remained when Ruthin went ahead for the first time in the match when Shay Tudor was successful with a penalty attempt. A score of 15-17 then! Nant gathered pace again and the forwards were working their way down the pitch without breaking through. A penalty kick was given after 41 minutes play at a distance of about 35 meters away from the posts. Up stepped Pep once again and the ball bisected the posts on its way over to make the final score 18-17.
Nant’s next match will be a league game at home against Bro Ffestiniog on the 4th December 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 20.11.2010 Nant Conwy 18 v Rhuthun 17
(Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup)
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Peredur Ellis(1) Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Peredur Ellis (2)
Roedd ôl tua mis i ffwrdd heb chwarae yn amlwg ar y ddau dîm gyda sawl camgymeriad gan y ddwy ochr. Hwyrach, y buasai’r gwyliwr niwtral yn dadlau ei bod yn gêm gyffrous yn cael ei hennill yn yr amser ychwanegol ar y diwedd. Unig sgôr yr hanner cyntaf oedd cais gan Pep ar ôl 10 munud ac ef ei hun yn ei drosi. 7-0 i Nant felly ar y chwiban hanner amser
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a bu i Pep roi Nant ymhellach ar y blaen gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 3 munud o chwarae. Ar ôl 8 munud arall, death sgor gyntaf Rhuthun trwy gais gan Ben Taylor yn cael ei drosi gan Shay Tudor. Pum munud o bwyso caled gan Nant wedyn gyda’r pac yn hyrddio ar y llinell a’r bachwr Eryl yn cael ei wthio trosodd am gais yn y diwedd. Pep yn methu trosi y tro hwn. Daeth Rhuthun yn ôl a sgorio cais (gorau’r gêm o bosibl) ar yr asgell chwith. Eto bu Shay Tudor drosi’i gais ei hun. Dim ond 10 munud oedd ar ôl pan fu i Shay Tudor gicio cic gosb lwyddiannus i roi Rhuthun ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf o ddau bwynt. Nant yn dal i bwyso ac ar ôl 41 munud o chwarae, penderfynodd Pep gicio am y gôl o tua 35 metr a hwyliodd y bel rhwng y pyst! Sgôr derfynol felly o 18-17 i Nant
Gêm gynghrair fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn Bro Ffestiniog ar y 4ydd Rhagfyr 2010.
The fact that there had been a gap of four weeks in playing was evident for both sides in a match full of basic errors. Perhaps the neutral person would describe the game as being a full blooded cup match though with Nant winning in extra time. The only score of the first half was a try scored by Pep which he converted himself. A score of 7-0 at half time then.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was Pep again who was successful with a penalty after 3 minutes play. Ruthin scored their first points after another 8 minutes when Ben Taylor squeezed over for a try on the right. Shay Tudor was successful with the conversion. Further pressure on the try line by the Nant pack followed and ended when the hooker, Eryl was forced over by his fellow forwards to touch down. Pep missed the conversion attempt. Ruthin came back and, arguably, scored the best try of the match perhaps when Shay Tudor raced over on the right to touch down and then converted his own try. Only 10 minutes remained when Ruthin went ahead for the first time in the match when Shay Tudor was successful with a penalty attempt. A score of 15-17 then! Nant gathered pace again and the forwards were working their way down the pitch without breaking through. A penalty kick was given after 41 minutes play at a distance of about 35 meters away from the posts. Up stepped Pep once again and the ball bisected the posts on its way over to make the final score 18-17.
Nant’s next match will be a league game at home against Bro Ffestiniog on the 4th December 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
21.11.2010 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 22 SCARLETS UNDER 18 28
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 22 SCARLETS UNDER 18 28
In spite of outscoring their visitors from South-West Wales by three tries to one, it was the metronomic boot of Scarlets fly-half Scott Maynard that proved the difference between the 2 sides as he calmly slotted over 7 penalties and 1 conversion in an immaculate kicking display. As has been so often the case this season,the RGC 1404 side soon found themselves on the backfoot as Scarlets prop,Gareth Thomas, crossed after only 5 minutes, and with Maynard adding the extras and the first of his 7 penalties just five minutes later it appeared as if the home side might be in for a long afternoon. However showing the same tremendous spirit that has been evident throughout this season,they fought back,firstly through a try from full-back Dion Jones after 25 minutes and then just three minutes later with another from Chris Holmes which was converted by Jones to give the RGC side a narrow 12 points to ten lead.Although Maynard soon kicked the Scarlets back in front it was the home side who went into the half-time break with a narrow lead following their third try of the game through Lewis Barker on the stroke of half-time,which was again converted by full back Jones.
He was to extend the lead further with a penalty soon after the restart but that was the final score of the game as far as the home side were concerned as Maynard added a further four penalties to those he had scored in the first half. The game ended with the RGC 1404 side camped on the visitors try-line but in spite of being awarded a series of penalties they were unable to secure the try that might have led to them gaining their second win of the season over the Scarlets. Nonetheless in spite of the loss this was probably the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far,and with so many of their squad being eligible to play in the regional age-grade competition next year,they can look forward with confidence to the future.
North wales Officer, Marc Roberts added:
' We are moving forward and todays U18s performance defines our ambition but the score line defines our reality. The reaction from the Southern regions has been complimentary and all have been shocked with regards our progress in this years competition. To be honest there is a hunger and passion in the RGC region to do far, far more. The players, coaches and management of both teams will be working hard to improve for 2011 campaign"
In spite of outscoring their visitors from South-West Wales by three tries to one, it was the metronomic boot of Scarlets fly-half Scott Maynard that proved the difference between the 2 sides as he calmly slotted over 7 penalties and 1 conversion in an immaculate kicking display. As has been so often the case this season,the RGC 1404 side soon found themselves on the backfoot as Scarlets prop,Gareth Thomas, crossed after only 5 minutes, and with Maynard adding the extras and the first of his 7 penalties just five minutes later it appeared as if the home side might be in for a long afternoon. However showing the same tremendous spirit that has been evident throughout this season,they fought back,firstly through a try from full-back Dion Jones after 25 minutes and then just three minutes later with another from Chris Holmes which was converted by Jones to give the RGC side a narrow 12 points to ten lead.Although Maynard soon kicked the Scarlets back in front it was the home side who went into the half-time break with a narrow lead following their third try of the game through Lewis Barker on the stroke of half-time,which was again converted by full back Jones.
He was to extend the lead further with a penalty soon after the restart but that was the final score of the game as far as the home side were concerned as Maynard added a further four penalties to those he had scored in the first half. The game ended with the RGC 1404 side camped on the visitors try-line but in spite of being awarded a series of penalties they were unable to secure the try that might have led to them gaining their second win of the season over the Scarlets. Nonetheless in spite of the loss this was probably the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far,and with so many of their squad being eligible to play in the regional age-grade competition next year,they can look forward with confidence to the future.
North wales Officer, Marc Roberts added:
' We are moving forward and todays U18s performance defines our ambition but the score line defines our reality. The reaction from the Southern regions has been complimentary and all have been shocked with regards our progress in this years competition. To be honest there is a hunger and passion in the RGC region to do far, far more. The players, coaches and management of both teams will be working hard to improve for 2011 campaign"
19.11.10
19.11.2010 PREVIEW OF RGC U18 AND U16 SUNDAY 21/11/2010
Sunday sees the final matches for both the RGC 1404 Under 16 & 18 teams in this season's regional age-grade championships when they face their counterparts from the Scarlets in Colwyn Bay. The Under 18s,whose match is being played at Eirias Parc,KO 2.00pm, will be seeking a repeat of their last-gasp victory achieved at Bynia RFC back in September against Sundays opponents and will be facing a Scarlets squad which which contains within its 22,4 players who represented North Wales at Under 16 level. Both sides come into the game on the back of strong performances in their last matches,the Scarlets drawing 16 each with the Blues and the RGC side heartbreakingly going down 24-15 to the Dragons having led with only 5 minutes left in the match.
Up the road at Rydal School,the RGC Under 16 side will be seeking their first win of the season against a strong Scarlets side whose place in the semi-finals of the competition is already assured. Although winless up until now the RGC side has come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,including their last game against the Blues South,when in spite of lleading 14-3 they eventually lost 26-21. They will surely be looking for a change of fortune on Sunday.'
Up the road at Rydal School,the RGC Under 16 side will be seeking their first win of the season against a strong Scarlets side whose place in the semi-finals of the competition is already assured. Although winless up until now the RGC side has come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,including their last game against the Blues South,when in spite of lleading 14-3 they eventually lost 26-21. They will surely be looking for a change of fortune on Sunday.'
17.11.10
17.11.2010 RGC U18 v Scarlets U18 - Parc eirias Sunday Nov 21 - KO 2.00pm
Please find below RGC 1404 Under 18 Squad to face the Scarlets Under 18s at Eirias Parc on Sunday. 2.00pm KO
1. Ollie HUghes
2. Gareth Pym
3. Matt Bevan
4. Mareddyd Francis
5. Aaron Gwyn
6. James Grundy
7. Meilir Parry
8. Chris Holmes
9. Alex Schwarz
10. Lewis Barker
11. James Roberts
12. Harri Evans
13. Owain Aled
14. Teddy Brittain
15. Dion Jones
16. Jacob Weaver-Jones
17. Ben Baker
18. Llew Williams
19. Jamie Kelly
20. Gareth Williams
21. Jack Bennett
22. Llewellyn Edwards
Match Preview to follow
Will
1. Ollie HUghes
2. Gareth Pym
3. Matt Bevan
4. Mareddyd Francis
5. Aaron Gwyn
6. James Grundy
7. Meilir Parry
8. Chris Holmes
9. Alex Schwarz
10. Lewis Barker
11. James Roberts
12. Harri Evans
13. Owain Aled
14. Teddy Brittain
15. Dion Jones
16. Jacob Weaver-Jones
17. Ben Baker
18. Llew Williams
19. Jamie Kelly
20. Gareth Williams
21. Jack Bennett
22. Llewellyn Edwards
Match Preview to follow
Will
16.11.10
16.11.2010 NORTH WALES YOUTH CUP DRAW
North Wales Youth Cup
Ruthin beat Colwyn Bay in the Prelim Round
Nant play Abergele this Sat.
Denbigh hope to play COBRA this Sat.
The Draw for the next round Dec 18th took place this morning at the Wrexham office
The draw was made by Gwyn Edwards. Rhyl, Caernarfon and Ruthin must fit in their round because of their involvement in the Webb Ellis on Dec 18th
Flint v Denbigh or COBRA
Welshpool v Wrexham
Ruthin v Llanidloes
Bala v Llangefni
Newtown v Rhyl
Nant or Abergele v Caernarfon
Pwllheli v Mold
Bangor v Llandudno
Please inform Mervyn Picton asap for booking of Refs
Diolch
Austin
Ruthin beat Colwyn Bay in the Prelim Round
Nant play Abergele this Sat.
Denbigh hope to play COBRA this Sat.
The Draw for the next round Dec 18th took place this morning at the Wrexham office
The draw was made by Gwyn Edwards. Rhyl, Caernarfon and Ruthin must fit in their round because of their involvement in the Webb Ellis on Dec 18th
Flint v Denbigh or COBRA
Welshpool v Wrexham
Ruthin v Llanidloes
Bala v Llangefni
Newtown v Rhyl
Nant or Abergele v Caernarfon
Pwllheli v Mold
Bangor v Llandudno
Please inform Mervyn Picton asap for booking of Refs
Diolch
Austin
11.11.10
11.11.10 GEORGE NORTH EARNS FIRST CAP FOR WALES
Scarlets delight at George North's first cap chance
Dyddiad/Date: Thursday 11th November 2010
Cyhoeddwyd ar ran y Scarlets/Issued on behalf of Scarlets
WALES’ NEW WINGER NORTH SAYS SCARLETS RUGBY HAS GIVEN HIM THE PLATFORM TO PERFORM
George North, the Scarlets’ 18-year old wing sensation has been handed the honour of a place in the starting line-up with Wales who face South Africa this Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. He becomes the 200th international Scarlet.
North Walian rugby talent North, a former Llangefni, Pwllheli and Rhyl youth player is one of a batch of new generation Scarlets making an impact on the domestic and international scene.
The young winger, who shone with Wales U18s and U20s was handed a development contract with the Scarlets this summer after coming through with flying colours from the Scarlets Academy system studying at Llandovery College and playing for Llandovery RFC.
North gets the opportunity for his first Wales cap on the wing and becomes Wales’ 1,078th to take the field after just five months of senior squad rugby at the Scarlets. He was “delighted and proud” to get his name on the Wales team sheet for the first time.
North will join fellow Scarlets Matthew Rees, who has once again been handed the captain’s armband for this Saturday’s encounter for the second time and experienced outside half Stephen Jones who starts at 10 against South Africa.
North said: “It’s been an amazing few months for me and to now get the chance of a Wales cap is such an honour, I can’t really believe it has happened but I will take this opportunity and will give it all I can.
“I’m pleased with how my rugby is developing. It’s been such a great season for me so far and now I’ve got the chance to play for my country - the Scarlets coaches have had faith in me and handed me the chance to play right from the beginning of the season. I’ve worked hard on my game and came to Parc y Scarlets just wanting to learn, keep my head down and keep a focus on improving my rugby.
“It’s an excellent environment at Parc y Scarlets, particularly for developing players like myself and the opportunities and support I’ve been given in such a short space of time to prove myself has been brilliant.
“The thing that’s struck me since I joined is how hard this team wants to work for each other, it’s a great place to be, there’s a really good vibe down West and I just really enjoy coming into training.”
North played in all of the Scarlets first seven games this season, including friendlies against Gloucester and Worcester, scoring his first two tries for the region against Benetton Treviso away in Italy on his Magners debut, with four tries from the five competitive Scarlets fixtures in which he’s featured in this season. At 6ft 4ins and 16st 9lbs, North is a winger built for the modern era.
Scarlets Head Coach Nigel Davies said: “I am delighted for George, he’s got real ability and talent as a player but equally has an intelligent and hard-working approach – a real pro, and that will just push him further. I have been really impressed with the way he has conducted himself at the Scarlets and he has the potential to be a very special player.
“He has quality and this opportunity to get his first Wales cap at just 18 will no doubt inspire him, give him added confidence and help him to reach his potential over the next few years.
“The exciting thing is that is he one of a group of next generation Scarlets who have come through our development system, are getting game time and are showing real talent and ambition and commitment to our values as a rugby region.
“If you look at the group of emerging players we had on the field against Leeds last weekend and what they achieved against a physical English side, there is a lot to be optimistic about.”
North is one of a group of young Scarlets who have signed development contracts over the summer including Scott Williams, Gareth Davies, Nick Reynolds, Nic Cudd as well as Dan Newton, Ben Morgan and Rhys Lawrence.
“It’s important that these players get to train and play at Scarlets’ first team level early on and get experience alongside top-class international players. If they play with and against the best, they know where they have to get to – where to set the bar and that’s crucial early on,” said Davies.
Chief Executive of the Scarlets, Mark Davies added that the whole region will be behind North on his Wales debut and that there was great pride at Parc y Scarlets from staff and supporters in hearing the young Scarlet will get his first Wales cap and that Scarlets skipper, Matthew Rees, was captaining his country once again.
“Nigel Davies and Gareth Jenkins have worked tirelessly - with real commitment, planning and belief over the past few years to identify and bring forward talented players into the first team set-up at the earliest opportunity as part of our philosophy to develop great young talent from within our region.
“We’re now seeing some of the results of that long-term vision and hard-work and how some of our best young talent is benefiting from early exposure to the demands of professional rugby. George North’s story is testimony to what is being achieved here.”
ENDS
For more information please contact Antonia Lamont on 07974 421665 email: antonia@scarlets.co.uk or antonia@lamont-pr.co.uk.
Dyddiad/Date: Thursday 11th November 2010
Cyhoeddwyd ar ran y Scarlets/Issued on behalf of Scarlets
WALES’ NEW WINGER NORTH SAYS SCARLETS RUGBY HAS GIVEN HIM THE PLATFORM TO PERFORM
George North, the Scarlets’ 18-year old wing sensation has been handed the honour of a place in the starting line-up with Wales who face South Africa this Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. He becomes the 200th international Scarlet.
North Walian rugby talent North, a former Llangefni, Pwllheli and Rhyl youth player is one of a batch of new generation Scarlets making an impact on the domestic and international scene.
The young winger, who shone with Wales U18s and U20s was handed a development contract with the Scarlets this summer after coming through with flying colours from the Scarlets Academy system studying at Llandovery College and playing for Llandovery RFC.
North gets the opportunity for his first Wales cap on the wing and becomes Wales’ 1,078th to take the field after just five months of senior squad rugby at the Scarlets. He was “delighted and proud” to get his name on the Wales team sheet for the first time.
North will join fellow Scarlets Matthew Rees, who has once again been handed the captain’s armband for this Saturday’s encounter for the second time and experienced outside half Stephen Jones who starts at 10 against South Africa.
North said: “It’s been an amazing few months for me and to now get the chance of a Wales cap is such an honour, I can’t really believe it has happened but I will take this opportunity and will give it all I can.
“I’m pleased with how my rugby is developing. It’s been such a great season for me so far and now I’ve got the chance to play for my country - the Scarlets coaches have had faith in me and handed me the chance to play right from the beginning of the season. I’ve worked hard on my game and came to Parc y Scarlets just wanting to learn, keep my head down and keep a focus on improving my rugby.
“It’s an excellent environment at Parc y Scarlets, particularly for developing players like myself and the opportunities and support I’ve been given in such a short space of time to prove myself has been brilliant.
“The thing that’s struck me since I joined is how hard this team wants to work for each other, it’s a great place to be, there’s a really good vibe down West and I just really enjoy coming into training.”
North played in all of the Scarlets first seven games this season, including friendlies against Gloucester and Worcester, scoring his first two tries for the region against Benetton Treviso away in Italy on his Magners debut, with four tries from the five competitive Scarlets fixtures in which he’s featured in this season. At 6ft 4ins and 16st 9lbs, North is a winger built for the modern era.
Scarlets Head Coach Nigel Davies said: “I am delighted for George, he’s got real ability and talent as a player but equally has an intelligent and hard-working approach – a real pro, and that will just push him further. I have been really impressed with the way he has conducted himself at the Scarlets and he has the potential to be a very special player.
“He has quality and this opportunity to get his first Wales cap at just 18 will no doubt inspire him, give him added confidence and help him to reach his potential over the next few years.
“The exciting thing is that is he one of a group of next generation Scarlets who have come through our development system, are getting game time and are showing real talent and ambition and commitment to our values as a rugby region.
“If you look at the group of emerging players we had on the field against Leeds last weekend and what they achieved against a physical English side, there is a lot to be optimistic about.”
North is one of a group of young Scarlets who have signed development contracts over the summer including Scott Williams, Gareth Davies, Nick Reynolds, Nic Cudd as well as Dan Newton, Ben Morgan and Rhys Lawrence.
“It’s important that these players get to train and play at Scarlets’ first team level early on and get experience alongside top-class international players. If they play with and against the best, they know where they have to get to – where to set the bar and that’s crucial early on,” said Davies.
Chief Executive of the Scarlets, Mark Davies added that the whole region will be behind North on his Wales debut and that there was great pride at Parc y Scarlets from staff and supporters in hearing the young Scarlet will get his first Wales cap and that Scarlets skipper, Matthew Rees, was captaining his country once again.
“Nigel Davies and Gareth Jenkins have worked tirelessly - with real commitment, planning and belief over the past few years to identify and bring forward talented players into the first team set-up at the earliest opportunity as part of our philosophy to develop great young talent from within our region.
“We’re now seeing some of the results of that long-term vision and hard-work and how some of our best young talent is benefiting from early exposure to the demands of professional rugby. George North’s story is testimony to what is being achieved here.”
ENDS
For more information please contact Antonia Lamont on 07974 421665 email: antonia@scarlets.co.uk or antonia@lamont-pr.co.uk.
9.11.10
09.11.10 DRAGONS UNDER 18 24 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 15
DRAGONS UNDER 18 24 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 15
At a cold yet dry Newbridge RFC,the Dragons Under 18s saw off their North Walian counterparts but only in the last 5 minutes of an absorbing and competitive affair. The RGC side put themselves under early pressure when from the kick-off the ball was turned over to the Dragons,who after what seemed to be countless phases of possesion foreced the ball over the line through Elliott Dee. Although the RGC side were to hit back via a Dion Jones penalty, the Dragons lead was extended 7 minutes from half-time when a quickly taken tap saw their lively scrum-half Joshua Davies force himself over from 5 metres out. Dragons Fly-half Ethan Davies adding the conversion as he had Dee's earlier score.
The second-half initially again saw the Dragons in control territorially,however a great break from RGC winger Llewellyn Edwards from within his own twenty-two took the visitors to just short of the home-sides try-line and although the ball was turned over,tremendous pressure led to a dropped ball over the try-line on which pounced Chris Holmes and with Dion Jones adding the conversion the gap between the 2 sides was down to just 4 points.It was now very much the RGC 1404 side who were in the ascendancy and 15 minutes later they took the lead when a neat kick from fly-half Lewis Barker found full-back Jones who rounded the defence to go in at the corner. Although he missed the conversion a similar miss from in front of the posts by Dragons replacement fly-half Niall Martin gave home that the RGC 1404 side might gain their second victory of the season. However it was not to be as Dragons flanker James Benjamin scorched in from 30 metres out to score close to the posts,and any hopes of a comeback were finally extinguished when Martin added a penalty with almost the last kick of the game.
Although disappointed to lose for the RGC 1404 side it shows how far they have come this year when they expect to win regional age-grade matches rather than merely compete in them.
RGC 1404 Under 18s final game of the season is at home to the Scarlets on 21st November at Eirias Parc.'
Hope that useful
Will
At a cold yet dry Newbridge RFC,the Dragons Under 18s saw off their North Walian counterparts but only in the last 5 minutes of an absorbing and competitive affair. The RGC side put themselves under early pressure when from the kick-off the ball was turned over to the Dragons,who after what seemed to be countless phases of possesion foreced the ball over the line through Elliott Dee. Although the RGC side were to hit back via a Dion Jones penalty, the Dragons lead was extended 7 minutes from half-time when a quickly taken tap saw their lively scrum-half Joshua Davies force himself over from 5 metres out. Dragons Fly-half Ethan Davies adding the conversion as he had Dee's earlier score.
The second-half initially again saw the Dragons in control territorially,however a great break from RGC winger Llewellyn Edwards from within his own twenty-two took the visitors to just short of the home-sides try-line and although the ball was turned over,tremendous pressure led to a dropped ball over the try-line on which pounced Chris Holmes and with Dion Jones adding the conversion the gap between the 2 sides was down to just 4 points.It was now very much the RGC 1404 side who were in the ascendancy and 15 minutes later they took the lead when a neat kick from fly-half Lewis Barker found full-back Jones who rounded the defence to go in at the corner. Although he missed the conversion a similar miss from in front of the posts by Dragons replacement fly-half Niall Martin gave home that the RGC 1404 side might gain their second victory of the season. However it was not to be as Dragons flanker James Benjamin scorched in from 30 metres out to score close to the posts,and any hopes of a comeback were finally extinguished when Martin added a penalty with almost the last kick of the game.
Although disappointed to lose for the RGC 1404 side it shows how far they have come this year when they expect to win regional age-grade matches rather than merely compete in them.
RGC 1404 Under 18s final game of the season is at home to the Scarlets on 21st November at Eirias Parc.'
Hope that useful
Will
6.11.10
05.11.10 Previews Regional Age Grade Championship
' The penutimate round of matches in this seasons regional age-grade championship sees both RGC sides in action away against their counterparts from the Dragons. For the Under 18s, Sundays match at Newbridge RFC,KO 1.00, gives them the opportunity to gain their second win of the competition against a Dragons side whose only win came against the RGC side earlier in the season. The young North Walians will be looking for a repeat of their performance last week against the Ospreys when they were perhaps a little unlucky to go down by 19 points to 12 and have the added incentive of knowing that a win in South Wales will in all probability mean that for the first time an RGC 1404 Under 18 side does not finish at the wrong end of the final championship table.
For the RGC 1404 Under 16 side,Sundays game,which is being played at Cross Keys RFC,gives them another opportunity to record their first win of the season. However they are under no illusions that in spite of the progress shown in their most recent matches, Sundays game offers them no easy route to that first win as they face a Dragons side which not only has been competitive all season but will still be smarting from a narrow 12-6 loss suffered against the Blues North on Wednesday night.
For the RGC 1404 Under 16 side,Sundays game,which is being played at Cross Keys RFC,gives them another opportunity to record their first win of the season. However they are under no illusions that in spite of the progress shown in their most recent matches, Sundays game offers them no easy route to that first win as they face a Dragons side which not only has been competitive all season but will still be smarting from a narrow 12-6 loss suffered against the Blues North on Wednesday night.
1.11.10
31.10.2010 OSPREYS UNDER 18 19 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 12
OSPREYS UNDER 18 19 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 12
'The last time that these 2 sides had met back in August,the Ospreys had run out 86-7 winners.However if they felt that they would have a sinilarly straightforward runout on this occasion they were forced to think again when in the opening 60 seconds of the game the RGC 1404 outside-half Lewis Barke,glided over from short-range, and although Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies shortly after slotted over a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2 points it was the young North Walians who were taking the game to the home side. Unfortunately for them,a combination of their own errors and the relieving kicking of Davies meant that they were unable to turn pressure into points and it was the Ospreys who went into the changing-rooms at half-time with a 9-3 lead thanks to a further 2 penalties from Davies.
The second-half showed just how improved the RGC 1404 side are when after falling further behind due to another penalty from Davies and his conversion of a Rhys Thomas try, instead of letting their heads drop as might have been the case earlier in the season,they finished by far the stronger of the 2 sides. A try by Owain Aled following a great run from winger Llewellyn Edwards reduced the deficit to just 7 points and the last 5 minutes saw the visitors camped in the home-sides 22 but without frustratingly for them being able to find the score that might have enabled them to level the match. In spite of it being a loss this was undoubtedly the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far and they can look forward with confidence to next Sundays game at Newbridge against the Dragons.'
Many thanks
Will
'The last time that these 2 sides had met back in August,the Ospreys had run out 86-7 winners.However if they felt that they would have a sinilarly straightforward runout on this occasion they were forced to think again when in the opening 60 seconds of the game the RGC 1404 outside-half Lewis Barke,glided over from short-range, and although Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies shortly after slotted over a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2 points it was the young North Walians who were taking the game to the home side. Unfortunately for them,a combination of their own errors and the relieving kicking of Davies meant that they were unable to turn pressure into points and it was the Ospreys who went into the changing-rooms at half-time with a 9-3 lead thanks to a further 2 penalties from Davies.
The second-half showed just how improved the RGC 1404 side are when after falling further behind due to another penalty from Davies and his conversion of a Rhys Thomas try, instead of letting their heads drop as might have been the case earlier in the season,they finished by far the stronger of the 2 sides. A try by Owain Aled following a great run from winger Llewellyn Edwards reduced the deficit to just 7 points and the last 5 minutes saw the visitors camped in the home-sides 22 but without frustratingly for them being able to find the score that might have enabled them to level the match. In spite of it being a loss this was undoubtedly the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far and they can look forward with confidence to next Sundays game at Newbridge against the Dragons.'
Many thanks
Will
29.10.10
29.10.2010 This weekend's Regional Age Grade Previews
' This Sundays regional age-grade championship matches see both RGC 1404 sides make the journey south to face the Ospreys. The Under 18's whose game at Llandarcy Academy of Sport kicks off at 2.00pm will be seeking a massive turnaround from the reverse fixture played back in August when the Ospreys ran out 81-7 winners. Since that undoubted low point in their season,the NOrth Walians have shown remarkable improvement to run the Dragons close and defeat the Scarlets. Although disappointed with the manner of their performance in their defeat to the Blues last Sunday,they will be more than hopeful of running the Ospreys a lot closer on this occasion.The only major injury concern for the RGC 1404 side is their leading try-scorer Lewis Barker who will be the subject of a late fitness test.
The RGC 1404 Under 16 side will be playing their fixture against the Ospreys at CORUS RFC,again with a 2:00pm kick off. For the young North Walians this has been a frustrating season as they seek to gain that elusive first victory of the campaign. They will be facing on Sunday an Ospreys side which they ran close back in August and with their squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury,they too will be confident of delivering a more than competitive performance.'
Many thanks
Will
The RGC 1404 Under 16 side will be playing their fixture against the Ospreys at CORUS RFC,again with a 2:00pm kick off. For the young North Walians this has been a frustrating season as they seek to gain that elusive first victory of the campaign. They will be facing on Sunday an Ospreys side which they ran close back in August and with their squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury,they too will be confident of delivering a more than competitive performance.'
Many thanks
Will
29.10.2010 Wrexham Weekend Previews
WREXHAM PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2010
WREXHAM FIRSTS
Wrexham Firsts were due to take on Benllech in the second round of the Swalec Bowl competition at Bryn Estyn Road this Saturday, but this has now been cancelled as the Anglesey club has elected to withdraw from this national contest. Wrexham are not due to play again until Saturday 20th November when they will entertain visitors Shotton in a North Wales Intermediate Cup first round match.
DENBIGH 2NDS V WREXHAM 2NDS
Wrexham Seconds, hammered with a depleted side by Ruthin last week, should be back to full strength for their visit to Denbigh Seconds on Saturday. Outside-half Dave Thomas is expected to return from First Team duty while Tim Roberts will continue his rehabilitation in the pack following his return from long term injury (k.o.2.30pm).
WINNINGTON PARK VETS V WREXHAM VETS
Wrexham Veterans are looking for a replacement game after Winnington Park Vets were unable to raise a side for their scheduled home game against Wrexham this Saturday.
WREXHAM FIRSTS
Wrexham Firsts were due to take on Benllech in the second round of the Swalec Bowl competition at Bryn Estyn Road this Saturday, but this has now been cancelled as the Anglesey club has elected to withdraw from this national contest. Wrexham are not due to play again until Saturday 20th November when they will entertain visitors Shotton in a North Wales Intermediate Cup first round match.
DENBIGH 2NDS V WREXHAM 2NDS
Wrexham Seconds, hammered with a depleted side by Ruthin last week, should be back to full strength for their visit to Denbigh Seconds on Saturday. Outside-half Dave Thomas is expected to return from First Team duty while Tim Roberts will continue his rehabilitation in the pack following his return from long term injury (k.o.2.30pm).
WINNINGTON PARK VETS V WREXHAM VETS
Wrexham Veterans are looking for a replacement game after Winnington Park Vets were unable to raise a side for their scheduled home game against Wrexham this Saturday.
25.10.10
24.10.2010 UNDER 18 v CARDIFF BLUES -Will Morecombe Reports
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 21 BLUES 46
RGC 1404 Under 18s had gone into this match with their confidence sky-high following their victory in their previous game against the table-topping Scarlets and in the early stages it appeared as if this confidence might not be entirely misplaced as they dominated the early precedings and had their efforts rewarded when skipper Alex Schwarz scooted down the blindside to open the scoring after only 6 minutes. Although the Blues struck back,shortly afterwards, with a try of their own from Bradley Thyer, the home sides advantage was extended with a long-range penalty from Dion Jones who had previously converted Schwarz's try. Jones was to add a further 3 pointer before half-time but in spite of his efforts the RGC 1404 side went into the half-time break trailing by 20 points to thirteen as the Blues scored further tries through Ryan Evans and Simon Pring. The Blues extended their lead further shortly after the break as their impressive flanker and skipper Ellis Jenkins crashed over from short-range and he was to score again 5 minutes from time,his efforts sandwiching other Blues tries scored by Rhys Patchell and Jac Hopkins. Although the young North Walians were to have the final word when Lewis Barker scored a good solo try with almost the final play of the game, it was a case of too little,too late. This victory means the Blues go back to the top of the regional age-grade championship,whilst for the RGC 1404 side who remain bottom,albeit only on points difference,it will be a case of looking to get their campaign back on track in next Sundays game away at the Ospreys.
Will Morecombe
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 MANAGER
RGC 1404 Under 18s had gone into this match with their confidence sky-high following their victory in their previous game against the table-topping Scarlets and in the early stages it appeared as if this confidence might not be entirely misplaced as they dominated the early precedings and had their efforts rewarded when skipper Alex Schwarz scooted down the blindside to open the scoring after only 6 minutes. Although the Blues struck back,shortly afterwards, with a try of their own from Bradley Thyer, the home sides advantage was extended with a long-range penalty from Dion Jones who had previously converted Schwarz's try. Jones was to add a further 3 pointer before half-time but in spite of his efforts the RGC 1404 side went into the half-time break trailing by 20 points to thirteen as the Blues scored further tries through Ryan Evans and Simon Pring. The Blues extended their lead further shortly after the break as their impressive flanker and skipper Ellis Jenkins crashed over from short-range and he was to score again 5 minutes from time,his efforts sandwiching other Blues tries scored by Rhys Patchell and Jac Hopkins. Although the young North Walians were to have the final word when Lewis Barker scored a good solo try with almost the final play of the game, it was a case of too little,too late. This victory means the Blues go back to the top of the regional age-grade championship,whilst for the RGC 1404 side who remain bottom,albeit only on points difference,it will be a case of looking to get their campaign back on track in next Sundays game away at the Ospreys.
Will Morecombe
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 MANAGER
24.10.2010 LLandudno 13 Nant Conwy 12 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 23.10.2010 Llandudno 13 v Nant Conwy 12
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Carwyn Ellis(1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Gêm arall i ddangos fod y mwyafrif o dimau’r gynghrair eleni gyda’r gallu i guro’i gilydd. Dechreuodd Nant gan ymosod yn gyson a sgorio cais, a droswyd gan Pep, trwy i’r pac wthio’r bachwr, Eryl trosodd i dirio ar ôl 12 munud. Methwyd sawl cyfle mewn safleoedd ymosod day n yr hanner cyntaf a bu i Rhodri Carlton-Jones leihau’r bwlch gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 32 munud i roi sgôr o 3 - 7 ar yr hanner.
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a thro hwn, Carwyn aeth trosodd o fôn y sgrym allan ar y chwith. Methwyd y trosiad. Death Llandudno fwy i mewn i’r gêm wedyn sgoriodd eu rhif 7, Lewis Griffith gais ar y dde a droswyd gan Rhodri Carlton-Jones yn dda gyda 5 munud yn weddill. Chwaraewyd 5 munud o amser ychwanegol a throsodd Rhodri Carlton-Jones ei ail gic gosb ar ôl 44 munud i roi'r tîm cartref ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf. Munud yn weddill a chic gosb ar y llinell hanner, fwy neu lai a brofodd yn rhy bell i Pep i roi buddugoliaeth o 1 pwynt yn unig i Landudno.
Gêm ail rownd Cwpan Gogledd Cymru fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn naill ai Rhuthun neu Rhyl ar yr 20fed Tachwedd 2010.
There’s a belief around North Wales this season that any team could beat any other side, especially at home. This was a match that proved that theory right with both teams being as close as the final score throughout. Nant began by pressing constantly and the pack, pushed Eryl, the hooker over for a converted try by Pep after 12 minutes. Nant failed with several threatening moves during the first half and had no further points on the board at half time. Rhodri Carlton-Jones scored a penalty in reply for the home side after 32 minutes to make a half time score of 3-7.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was No. 8, Carwyn that scored a try on the left from the base of the scrum. Pep failed with the conversion attempt. From then on, Llandudno came more and more into the game and it was no surprise when their flanker, Lewis Griffith scored a try on the extreme right with five minutes of play left. Rhodri Carlton-Jones had an excellent conversion. Four minutes of added time had been played when Llandudno went in front for the first time when Rhodri Carlton-Jones converted a penalty in front of the posts. One extra minute was played – sufficient time for Nant to be awarded penalty near the centre spot. A massive long kick by Pep drifted just wide to give the home team a win by the narrowest of margins.
Nant’s next match will be a North Wales Cup second round game at home against either Ruthin or Rhyl on the 20th November 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 23.10.2010 Llandudno 13 v Nant Conwy 12
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Carwyn Ellis(1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Gêm arall i ddangos fod y mwyafrif o dimau’r gynghrair eleni gyda’r gallu i guro’i gilydd. Dechreuodd Nant gan ymosod yn gyson a sgorio cais, a droswyd gan Pep, trwy i’r pac wthio’r bachwr, Eryl trosodd i dirio ar ôl 12 munud. Methwyd sawl cyfle mewn safleoedd ymosod day n yr hanner cyntaf a bu i Rhodri Carlton-Jones leihau’r bwlch gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 32 munud i roi sgôr o 3 - 7 ar yr hanner.
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a thro hwn, Carwyn aeth trosodd o fôn y sgrym allan ar y chwith. Methwyd y trosiad. Death Llandudno fwy i mewn i’r gêm wedyn sgoriodd eu rhif 7, Lewis Griffith gais ar y dde a droswyd gan Rhodri Carlton-Jones yn dda gyda 5 munud yn weddill. Chwaraewyd 5 munud o amser ychwanegol a throsodd Rhodri Carlton-Jones ei ail gic gosb ar ôl 44 munud i roi'r tîm cartref ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf. Munud yn weddill a chic gosb ar y llinell hanner, fwy neu lai a brofodd yn rhy bell i Pep i roi buddugoliaeth o 1 pwynt yn unig i Landudno.
Gêm ail rownd Cwpan Gogledd Cymru fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn naill ai Rhuthun neu Rhyl ar yr 20fed Tachwedd 2010.
There’s a belief around North Wales this season that any team could beat any other side, especially at home. This was a match that proved that theory right with both teams being as close as the final score throughout. Nant began by pressing constantly and the pack, pushed Eryl, the hooker over for a converted try by Pep after 12 minutes. Nant failed with several threatening moves during the first half and had no further points on the board at half time. Rhodri Carlton-Jones scored a penalty in reply for the home side after 32 minutes to make a half time score of 3-7.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was No. 8, Carwyn that scored a try on the left from the base of the scrum. Pep failed with the conversion attempt. From then on, Llandudno came more and more into the game and it was no surprise when their flanker, Lewis Griffith scored a try on the extreme right with five minutes of play left. Rhodri Carlton-Jones had an excellent conversion. Four minutes of added time had been played when Llandudno went in front for the first time when Rhodri Carlton-Jones converted a penalty in front of the posts. One extra minute was played – sufficient time for Nant to be awarded penalty near the centre spot. A massive long kick by Pep drifted just wide to give the home team a win by the narrowest of margins.
Nant’s next match will be a North Wales Cup second round game at home against either Ruthin or Rhyl on the 20th November 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
20.10.10
20.10.2010 This Sunday's Regional Age Grade Competition Preview
' This Sundays sees the regional age-grade competition recommence after a 6 week break when the RGC 1404 Under 16 & 18 sides face their counterparts from the Blues region. The Under 18s still bouncing after victory in their last game over the previously unbeaten Scarlets are under no illusions as to the task they face against a Blues side which defeated them by 66 points to 24 at Merthyr in the opening round of the competition. The game which is being played at Eirias Parc,Colwyn Bay, (2:30 KO) sees the RGC 1404 team field the same starting 15 which began the game against the Scarlets, the only change to the squad being the introduction of Ben Baker on the bench. For the Blues there is the added incentive, if any were needed, that if they do go home to South Wales with a victory under their belt,they will return to the top of the table in the competition.
The Under 16 side will face an equally challenging task when they play a Blues North side at Rydal School ( 2.30 KO) that has only lost 1 game previously this season and which defeated them comfortably in the opening round of fixtures back in August. Although the RGC 1404 side are yet to taste victory so far this year,they have come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,most noticeably against the Blues South when they lost with the last play of the game, and they know that with 5 games still to play in the league stage of the competition they still have every chance of making its semi-finals.
For both sides this is the beginning of an incredibly busy 4 week period with the Under 18s having 4 matches and the Under 16s 5 against their regional opponents.'
The Under 16 side will face an equally challenging task when they play a Blues North side at Rydal School ( 2.30 KO) that has only lost 1 game previously this season and which defeated them comfortably in the opening round of fixtures back in August. Although the RGC 1404 side are yet to taste victory so far this year,they have come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,most noticeably against the Blues South when they lost with the last play of the game, and they know that with 5 games still to play in the league stage of the competition they still have every chance of making its semi-finals.
For both sides this is the beginning of an incredibly busy 4 week period with the Under 18s having 4 matches and the Under 16s 5 against their regional opponents.'
19.10.10
19.10.2010 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 SQUAD V CARDIFF BLUES SUNDAY OCT 24 AT PARC EIRIAS
Please see below the RGC 1404 Under 18 squad to face the Cardiff Blues at Eirias Parc this Sunday. 2.30 KO
1. Joe Simpson- Bangor
2. Gareth Pym- Exiles
3. Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
4. Jamie Williams- Colwyn Bay
5. Llew Williams- Caernarfon
6. James Grundy- Mold
7. Meillir Parry- Bangor
8. Aaron Gwyn- Caernarfon
9. Alex Schwarz- Mold
10. Lewis Barker- Mold
11. James Roberts- Mold
12. Jac Williams- Ruthin
13. Mike Jones- Ruthin
14. Jason Blackmore-Rhyl
15. Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
16. Ollie Hughes- Mold
17. Matt Bevan- Bala
18. Ben Baker- Bangor
19. Mareddyd Francis- Exiles
20. Owain Aled- Bala
21. Jack Bennett- Newtown
22. Llewellyn Edwards- Ruthin
23. Jamie Kelly- Llandudno
24. Teddy Brittain- Llanidloes
1. Joe Simpson- Bangor
2. Gareth Pym- Exiles
3. Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
4. Jamie Williams- Colwyn Bay
5. Llew Williams- Caernarfon
6. James Grundy- Mold
7. Meillir Parry- Bangor
8. Aaron Gwyn- Caernarfon
9. Alex Schwarz- Mold
10. Lewis Barker- Mold
11. James Roberts- Mold
12. Jac Williams- Ruthin
13. Mike Jones- Ruthin
14. Jason Blackmore-Rhyl
15. Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
16. Ollie Hughes- Mold
17. Matt Bevan- Bala
18. Ben Baker- Bangor
19. Mareddyd Francis- Exiles
20. Owain Aled- Bala
21. Jack Bennett- Newtown
22. Llewellyn Edwards- Ruthin
23. Jamie Kelly- Llandudno
24. Teddy Brittain- Llanidloes
19.10.2010 GEORGE NORTH CALLED UP FOR WALES
GREAT NEWS FOR NORTH WALES FANS AS GEORGE NORTH MAKES THE SQUAD FOR THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS.
SEE WRU WEBSITE FOR MORE NEWS
SEE WRU WEBSITE FOR MORE NEWS
18.10.10
16.10.2010 Ruthin 17 Nant Conwy 38 John Palmer Reports
A good crowd turned out on a fine day at Caeddol to see this clash between last years league champions Nant Conwy and Ruthin. The Blues were six points up within the first 10 minutes with penalty goals by scrum half Wil Davies. Nant counter attacked forcing Ruthin to concede penalties in defending against Nants strong pack and after opting for a scrum 5 yards from the Blues line the visitors were awarded a penalty try which they converted. Nant continued to cause Ruthin problems in the scrum and after a prolonged period of attack went over for a second try also converted. Ruthin fought back but were unable to convert their pressure into points and at half time the visitors were 14-6 ahead. The second half started like the first with the excellent boot of Wil Davies putting the Blues back in contention with two penalty goals. Veteran replacement prop Wayne Williams came on and scrummaging improved but after a few minutes Williams retired injured and Nant turned up the pressure running in three tries in a period of 10 minutes, one of which was converted. At 31-12 behind the scrums became uncontested and Ruthin turned out some of their best play of the match with replacement Sion T Roberts going over for a try. However Nant had not finished their scoring and went over another try which they converted just before the whistle blew for full time with the final score 38-17. Unlike their previous two defeats against Mold and Caernarfon where one could argue that the scorelines flattered the opposition, the Blues were well beaten in this game against an organised Nant side.
Match report attached and link below
http://www.rygbirhuthun.com/Pages/MatchReport.aspx?FixtureDetails=692
Rgds
John
Match report attached and link below
http://www.rygbirhuthun.com/Pages/MatchReport.aspx?FixtureDetails=692
Rgds
John
16.10.2010 Ruthin 17 Nant Conwy 38 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 16.10.2010 Rhuthun 17 v Nant Conwy 38
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones(2), James Jones (1), Ifan Jones (1), Carwyn Ellis (1), Cais Cosb / Penalty try (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (4)
Ar ddiwrnod braf arall dechreuodd y tîm cartref yn bwrpasol gyda Wil Davies , eu rhif 9 yn llwyddiannus gyda dwy gic gosb yn y deng munud cyntaf. Yn wir, o hynny ymlaen, daeth Nant i mewn i’r gêm fwyfwy, a chafwyd cais cosb ar ôl 18 munud yn dilyn cyfnod o bwyso trwm gan y pac. Troswyd yn hawdd gan Pep. Parhawyd i bwyso am weddill yr hanner ond roedd y chwiban am hanner amser yn dynesu, pan fu i Owain dorri’r amddiffyn yn gelfydd a sgorio cais ger y pyst. Troswyd hwn eto gan Pep i wneud sgôr o 6 - 14 ar y chwiban hanner amser.
Bu pum munud cyntaf yr ail hanner yn debyg iawn i ddechrau’r gêm gyda Wil Davies yn llwyddiannus gyda dwy gic gosb arall tros Rhuthun. Unwaith eto, bu i Nant ail afael mewn chwarae graenus ac ar ôl saith symudiad ar y llinell gartref, plymiodd y prop, James drosodd am gais. Methwyd y trosiad i lygad yr haul ond dri chwarter ffordd trwy’r gêm, bu i Owain unwaith eto dorri’n hyfryd i dirio ger y pyst a Pep yn trosi. Y pwynt bonws am bedwar cais wedi’i ennill erbyn hyn. Ar ôl ail ddechrau, bu sawl symudiad arall ar linell Rhuthun. Y tro hwn, Ifan a wasgodd drosodd yn y gornel chwith. Aflwyddiannus fu’r trosiad. Llithrodd safon y chwarae rhywfaint wedi hyn gyda nifer o doriadau bychan ond, mewn ymosodiad prin, bu i Siôn Roberts sgorio cais i Ruthun ond methwyd y trosiad gyda 3 munud yn unig yn weddill. Chwaraewyd y 10 munud olaf gyda sgrymiau llonydd gan nad oedd gan y tîm cartref ddigon o flaenwyr rheng flaen. Serch hynny, o sgrym bum medr, bu i Carwyn gwblhau gêm ardderchog i Nant yn y funud olaf trwy sgorio cais a droswyd gan Pep, ei frawd. Sgôr derfynol o 17 -38 felly.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd eto, yn erbyn Llandudno y tro hwn.
On another dry day, the home team began purposefully with Wil Davies, their scrum half, being successful with two penalty attempts during the opening 10 minutes. But, from then on, Nant appeared to move up a gear, and were awarded a penalty try after 18 minutes following continious pressure on the home line by the Nant pack. Pep converted easily. The pressure by Nant continued for the remainder of the half, but the half time whistle was approaching when Owain broke through the defensive line beautifully to touch down by the posts. Pep converted again to make the half time score 6 -14.
The first 5 minutes of the second half was a repeat of the first minutes of the match with Wil Davies successful with another two penalty attempts.. Again, Nant ‘upped a gear’ and after seven phases of play on the home line, it was good to see prop, James plunging over for a try.. The conversion attempt towards the sun was missed but Owain repeated his movement of the first half and touched down by the posts – a try that was converted by Pep.. The bonus point being reached at this stage, then. From the re-start, Nant pressed forward again and, after several phases of play on the try line, it was scrum half, Ifan who squeezed over right in the left corner for an unconverted try. Soon after. The standard of play deteriorated somewhat with several stoppages and the last 10 minutes were played with ‘passive’ scrums as Ruthin did not have enough front row players fit and able to play. Three minutes remained when Sion Roberts went over on the right wing for an unconverted try for Ruthin. On virtually the last play of the match, Carwyn scored a similar try to that of Ruthin when he went over from a scrum and that try was converted by his brother, Pep to make the final score 17 – 38, in a very enjoyable match.
Next Saturday, Nant will play Llandudno away in the league.
Ifor Glyn Ysgrifennydd/Secretary Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 16.10.2010 Rhuthun 17 v Nant Conwy 38
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones(2), James Jones (1), Ifan Jones (1), Carwyn Ellis (1), Cais Cosb / Penalty try (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (4)
Ar ddiwrnod braf arall dechreuodd y tîm cartref yn bwrpasol gyda Wil Davies , eu rhif 9 yn llwyddiannus gyda dwy gic gosb yn y deng munud cyntaf. Yn wir, o hynny ymlaen, daeth Nant i mewn i’r gêm fwyfwy, a chafwyd cais cosb ar ôl 18 munud yn dilyn cyfnod o bwyso trwm gan y pac. Troswyd yn hawdd gan Pep. Parhawyd i bwyso am weddill yr hanner ond roedd y chwiban am hanner amser yn dynesu, pan fu i Owain dorri’r amddiffyn yn gelfydd a sgorio cais ger y pyst. Troswyd hwn eto gan Pep i wneud sgôr o 6 - 14 ar y chwiban hanner amser.
Bu pum munud cyntaf yr ail hanner yn debyg iawn i ddechrau’r gêm gyda Wil Davies yn llwyddiannus gyda dwy gic gosb arall tros Rhuthun. Unwaith eto, bu i Nant ail afael mewn chwarae graenus ac ar ôl saith symudiad ar y llinell gartref, plymiodd y prop, James drosodd am gais. Methwyd y trosiad i lygad yr haul ond dri chwarter ffordd trwy’r gêm, bu i Owain unwaith eto dorri’n hyfryd i dirio ger y pyst a Pep yn trosi. Y pwynt bonws am bedwar cais wedi’i ennill erbyn hyn. Ar ôl ail ddechrau, bu sawl symudiad arall ar linell Rhuthun. Y tro hwn, Ifan a wasgodd drosodd yn y gornel chwith. Aflwyddiannus fu’r trosiad. Llithrodd safon y chwarae rhywfaint wedi hyn gyda nifer o doriadau bychan ond, mewn ymosodiad prin, bu i Siôn Roberts sgorio cais i Ruthun ond methwyd y trosiad gyda 3 munud yn unig yn weddill. Chwaraewyd y 10 munud olaf gyda sgrymiau llonydd gan nad oedd gan y tîm cartref ddigon o flaenwyr rheng flaen. Serch hynny, o sgrym bum medr, bu i Carwyn gwblhau gêm ardderchog i Nant yn y funud olaf trwy sgorio cais a droswyd gan Pep, ei frawd. Sgôr derfynol o 17 -38 felly.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd eto, yn erbyn Llandudno y tro hwn.
On another dry day, the home team began purposefully with Wil Davies, their scrum half, being successful with two penalty attempts during the opening 10 minutes. But, from then on, Nant appeared to move up a gear, and were awarded a penalty try after 18 minutes following continious pressure on the home line by the Nant pack. Pep converted easily. The pressure by Nant continued for the remainder of the half, but the half time whistle was approaching when Owain broke through the defensive line beautifully to touch down by the posts. Pep converted again to make the half time score 6 -14.
The first 5 minutes of the second half was a repeat of the first minutes of the match with Wil Davies successful with another two penalty attempts.. Again, Nant ‘upped a gear’ and after seven phases of play on the home line, it was good to see prop, James plunging over for a try.. The conversion attempt towards the sun was missed but Owain repeated his movement of the first half and touched down by the posts – a try that was converted by Pep.. The bonus point being reached at this stage, then. From the re-start, Nant pressed forward again and, after several phases of play on the try line, it was scrum half, Ifan who squeezed over right in the left corner for an unconverted try. Soon after. The standard of play deteriorated somewhat with several stoppages and the last 10 minutes were played with ‘passive’ scrums as Ruthin did not have enough front row players fit and able to play. Three minutes remained when Sion Roberts went over on the right wing for an unconverted try for Ruthin. On virtually the last play of the match, Carwyn scored a similar try to that of Ruthin when he went over from a scrum and that try was converted by his brother, Pep to make the final score 17 – 38, in a very enjoyable match.
Next Saturday, Nant will play Llandudno away in the league.
Ifor Glyn Ysgrifennydd/Secretary Nant Conwy
15.10.10
15.10.2010 SWALEC BOWL and PLATE Draws.
SWALEC BOWL and PLATE Draws.
SWALEC Bowl Round Two
(Ties to be played the weekend of 30th October, 2010
Aberaeron v Aberystwyth University
Aberavon Naval v Pyle
Abercwmboi v Llanrumney
Abergele v Dolgellau
Abertysswg v Nantyglo
Alltwen v Cwmtwrch
Amman United v Gowerton
Baglan v Neath Athletic
Bala v Rhos
Birchgrove v Vardre
Blackwood Stars v Trinant
Bridgend Sports v Treherbert
Caerau Ely v Pontycymmer
Caerleon v Caldicot
Cambrian Welfare v Glyncorrwg
Cardiff Medicals v Canton
Cefn Cribbwr v Glais
Cefn Fforest v New Tredegar
Cilfynydd v Cefn Coed
COBRA v Llandrindod Wells
Crickhowell v Talywain
Crumlin v Blaina United
Crynant v Bryncethin
Cwmbran v Cwm
Cwmgors v Porthcawl
Fall Bay v Burry Port
Ferndale v Tonyrefail
Fishguard v Cardigan
Forgeside v Blaenavon
Furnace United v Cefneithen
Hafodyrynys v Aberbeeg
Llandaff v St Albans
Llanidloes v Machynlleth
Llanhilleth v Trefil
Llangollen v Harlech
Llanybydder v Pembroke
Machen v Old Illtydians
Maesteg Celtic v Rhigos
Maesteg Quins v Tonna
Markham v Aberbargoed
Monmouth v Beaufort
Nelson v Clwb Rygbi
New Dock Stars v Nantgaredig
Newtown v Denbigh
Pantyffynon v Penygroes
Pembroke Dock Quins v Milford Haven
Pontyates v Neyland
Pontyclun v Nantymoel
Porth v Penygraig
Rhiwbina v Llantwit Major
Senghenydd v Abercarn
South Gower v Llandybie
St Josephs v Cardiff University
Tenby v Llangwm
Trebanos v Betws
Trimsaran v Penlan
Tycroes v St Davids
UWIN v Chepstow
Welshpool v Shotton Steel
Whiteheads v Rogerstone
Wrexham v Benllech
Ynysyddu v Usk
Ynysowen v Wattstown
Ystradgynlais v Abercrave
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SWALEC Plate Round One (Games to be played on weekend of 30 October, 2010)
Aberavon Quins v Aberavon Green Stars
Abertillery BG v Pill Harriers
Blaina v Ynysybwl
BP Llandarcy v Brynamman
Brecon v Nantyffyllon
Caernarfon v Bro Ffestiniog
Dowlais v Fairwater
Dunvant v Cwmllynfell
Fleur de Lys v Penallta
Garndiffaith v Abergavenny
Haverfordwest v Newcastle Emlyn
Llandeilo v Kidwelly
Llantwit Fardre v Pentyrch
Loughor v Mumbles
Mountain Ash v Abercynon
Pwllheli v Colwyn Bay
Tondu v Builth Wells
(All the remaining clubs in Divisions Two, Three and One North have received byes)
For further information contact Liz Jones WRU communications manager tel 07736 056669 / lizjones@wru.co.uk
ends
SWALEC Bowl Round Two
(Ties to be played the weekend of 30th October, 2010
Aberaeron v Aberystwyth University
Aberavon Naval v Pyle
Abercwmboi v Llanrumney
Abergele v Dolgellau
Abertysswg v Nantyglo
Alltwen v Cwmtwrch
Amman United v Gowerton
Baglan v Neath Athletic
Bala v Rhos
Birchgrove v Vardre
Blackwood Stars v Trinant
Bridgend Sports v Treherbert
Caerau Ely v Pontycymmer
Caerleon v Caldicot
Cambrian Welfare v Glyncorrwg
Cardiff Medicals v Canton
Cefn Cribbwr v Glais
Cefn Fforest v New Tredegar
Cilfynydd v Cefn Coed
COBRA v Llandrindod Wells
Crickhowell v Talywain
Crumlin v Blaina United
Crynant v Bryncethin
Cwmbran v Cwm
Cwmgors v Porthcawl
Fall Bay v Burry Port
Ferndale v Tonyrefail
Fishguard v Cardigan
Forgeside v Blaenavon
Furnace United v Cefneithen
Hafodyrynys v Aberbeeg
Llandaff v St Albans
Llanidloes v Machynlleth
Llanhilleth v Trefil
Llangollen v Harlech
Llanybydder v Pembroke
Machen v Old Illtydians
Maesteg Celtic v Rhigos
Maesteg Quins v Tonna
Markham v Aberbargoed
Monmouth v Beaufort
Nelson v Clwb Rygbi
New Dock Stars v Nantgaredig
Newtown v Denbigh
Pantyffynon v Penygroes
Pembroke Dock Quins v Milford Haven
Pontyates v Neyland
Pontyclun v Nantymoel
Porth v Penygraig
Rhiwbina v Llantwit Major
Senghenydd v Abercarn
South Gower v Llandybie
St Josephs v Cardiff University
Tenby v Llangwm
Trebanos v Betws
Trimsaran v Penlan
Tycroes v St Davids
UWIN v Chepstow
Welshpool v Shotton Steel
Whiteheads v Rogerstone
Wrexham v Benllech
Ynysyddu v Usk
Ynysowen v Wattstown
Ystradgynlais v Abercrave
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SWALEC Plate Round One (Games to be played on weekend of 30 October, 2010)
Aberavon Quins v Aberavon Green Stars
Abertillery BG v Pill Harriers
Blaina v Ynysybwl
BP Llandarcy v Brynamman
Brecon v Nantyffyllon
Caernarfon v Bro Ffestiniog
Dowlais v Fairwater
Dunvant v Cwmllynfell
Fleur de Lys v Penallta
Garndiffaith v Abergavenny
Haverfordwest v Newcastle Emlyn
Llandeilo v Kidwelly
Llantwit Fardre v Pentyrch
Loughor v Mumbles
Mountain Ash v Abercynon
Pwllheli v Colwyn Bay
Tondu v Builth Wells
(All the remaining clubs in Divisions Two, Three and One North have received byes)
For further information contact Liz Jones WRU communications manager tel 07736 056669 / lizjones@wru.co.uk
ends
9.10.10
09.10.10 Dinbych 14 points Colwyn Bay 17 points
Dinbych 14 points Colwyn Bay 17 points
Scorers for Dinbych
Tries by Jamie Winning and Osian Jones
2 conversions by Dion Howatson
Scorers for Colwyn Bay
Tries by Chris Brown, Tom Williams and Sam Stevens
1 conversion by Mike McDonagh
Regards
Jeff Jenkins (Sec Clwb Rybgi Dinbych)
Scorers for Dinbych
Tries by Jamie Winning and Osian Jones
2 conversions by Dion Howatson
Scorers for Colwyn Bay
Tries by Chris Brown, Tom Williams and Sam Stevens
1 conversion by Mike McDonagh
Regards
Jeff Jenkins (Sec Clwb Rybgi Dinbych)
09.10.10 Nant Conwy 39 Dolgellau 10 ADRODDIAD IFOR GLYN REPORT
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 09.10.2010 Nant Conwy 39 v Dolgellau 10
(Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup)
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones(2), AaeronJones (2), Eryl Jones (1) & Ioan Davies (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (3)
Cosb / Penalties: Peredur Ellis (1)
Ar ddiwrnod heulog a braf, gwelwyd dau dîm yn ceisio’u gorau i chwarae rygbi deniadol gyda Nant yn mynd 10 - 0 ar y blaen ar ôl 20 munud - cais gan Owain a droswyd gan Pep ac yna cic gosb lwyddiannus gan Pep. O fewn 10 munud i’r hanner, cic gosb i asgellwr Dolgellau, Dion Jones cyn i’r pac wthio’r bachwr Eryl trosodd am gais funud cyn yr hanner i roi sgôr o 15 - 3 ar y chwiban.
Chwaraeodd Dolgellau’n well yn yr ail hanner, ond ar ôl 10 munud arall o chwarae, bu i Nant sgorio dau gais arall trwy Owain eto ac Ioan. Troswyd cais Ioan gan Pep. Sgoriodd Dolgellau gais haeddiannol reit yn y gornel chwith trwy Carwyn Pugh a throswyd gyda chic ardderchog gan Dion Jones eto. Ond, o hynny ymlaen, Nant fu’n ‘rhedeg y sioe’ gydag Aeron yn ennill rhedfa o’i linell ei hung an gicio’r bel ymlaen i dirio’r bel am gais gwych. Trosodd Pep yr ymdrech ac yna, yn yr amser ychwanegol rhyddhawyd y bel ar hyd y llinell ymosod ac aeth Aeron trosodd am ei ail gais yn y gornel chwith i wneud sgôr derfynol o 39 -10.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd yn erbyn Rhuthun yn y gynghrair.
On an sunny and dry day, two teams trying to play excellent rugby were evident with Nant going 10 – 0 ahead after 20 minutes following a try by Owain, converted by Pep and a successful penalty kick by Pep. Within 10 minutes to half time, the Dolgellau winger, Dion Jones, was successful with a penalty kick before the Nant pack pushed the hooker, Eryl over for an unconverted try just before the break. A score of 15 – 3 at half time then.
Dolgellau played better in the second half, but it was Nant who scored two further tries in the first 10 minutes of the half through Owain again and Ioan; the latter try being converted by Pep. Three quarters of the way through the match, Dolgellau scored a deserved try right in the left hand corner which was beautifully converted by Dion Jones. The try scorer was Carwyn Pugh. From then on, Nant were ‘running the show. With only five minutes remaining, Dolgellau were pressurising when the ball broke loose in the Nant 22 when Tom kicked the ball upfield. Winger Aeron, showed a turn of speed leaving three fast running opponents in his wake to touch the ball down for a try that was converted by Pap. Only a minute remained of the match when Aeron again squeezed over for an unconverted try in the left corner after the ball had been passed all along the back line from right to left.
Next Saturday, Nant will return to league action and will play Ruthin away.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 09.10.2010 Nant Conwy 39 v Dolgellau 10
(Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup)
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones(2), AaeronJones (2), Eryl Jones (1) & Ioan Davies (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (3)
Cosb / Penalties: Peredur Ellis (1)
Ar ddiwrnod heulog a braf, gwelwyd dau dîm yn ceisio’u gorau i chwarae rygbi deniadol gyda Nant yn mynd 10 - 0 ar y blaen ar ôl 20 munud - cais gan Owain a droswyd gan Pep ac yna cic gosb lwyddiannus gan Pep. O fewn 10 munud i’r hanner, cic gosb i asgellwr Dolgellau, Dion Jones cyn i’r pac wthio’r bachwr Eryl trosodd am gais funud cyn yr hanner i roi sgôr o 15 - 3 ar y chwiban.
Chwaraeodd Dolgellau’n well yn yr ail hanner, ond ar ôl 10 munud arall o chwarae, bu i Nant sgorio dau gais arall trwy Owain eto ac Ioan. Troswyd cais Ioan gan Pep. Sgoriodd Dolgellau gais haeddiannol reit yn y gornel chwith trwy Carwyn Pugh a throswyd gyda chic ardderchog gan Dion Jones eto. Ond, o hynny ymlaen, Nant fu’n ‘rhedeg y sioe’ gydag Aeron yn ennill rhedfa o’i linell ei hung an gicio’r bel ymlaen i dirio’r bel am gais gwych. Trosodd Pep yr ymdrech ac yna, yn yr amser ychwanegol rhyddhawyd y bel ar hyd y llinell ymosod ac aeth Aeron trosodd am ei ail gais yn y gornel chwith i wneud sgôr derfynol o 39 -10.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd yn erbyn Rhuthun yn y gynghrair.
On an sunny and dry day, two teams trying to play excellent rugby were evident with Nant going 10 – 0 ahead after 20 minutes following a try by Owain, converted by Pep and a successful penalty kick by Pep. Within 10 minutes to half time, the Dolgellau winger, Dion Jones, was successful with a penalty kick before the Nant pack pushed the hooker, Eryl over for an unconverted try just before the break. A score of 15 – 3 at half time then.
Dolgellau played better in the second half, but it was Nant who scored two further tries in the first 10 minutes of the half through Owain again and Ioan; the latter try being converted by Pep. Three quarters of the way through the match, Dolgellau scored a deserved try right in the left hand corner which was beautifully converted by Dion Jones. The try scorer was Carwyn Pugh. From then on, Nant were ‘running the show. With only five minutes remaining, Dolgellau were pressurising when the ball broke loose in the Nant 22 when Tom kicked the ball upfield. Winger Aeron, showed a turn of speed leaving three fast running opponents in his wake to touch the ball down for a try that was converted by Pap. Only a minute remained of the match when Aeron again squeezed over for an unconverted try in the left corner after the ball had been passed all along the back line from right to left.
Next Saturday, Nant will return to league action and will play Ruthin away.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
8.10.10
08.10.10 gogs U15S 10 NEWPORT SCHOOLS 15
Gogledd Cymru U15’s 10- 15 Newport Schools U15’s
For the second game running North Wales can feel proud of their commitment but frustrated that they didn’t come away with a win. The North Wales side were dominant in most areas but were guilty of lacking composure in vital areas of the field. They started strongly with Joe Mills once again getting over the gain line. This initial pressure led to a Tom Williams penalty, but should have resulted in more if Jamie Jones had been able to hold on to the ball with the try line begging.
Newport began to exert their own pressure and this told when they scored their first try of the game. They then extended their lead to make the score 3-12 to Newport thanks to some poor decision making by Gogledd.
Gogledd Cymru fought back and were rewarded with their own score thanks to Josh Roberts, Morgan Williams converting.
With the score 10-13 to Newport and the game finally balanced once again Gogledd Cymru were guilty of trying to run out of their own 22. The result was a penalty to Newport which made the final score 10-15 to the visitors.
With a little more structure and the same amount of commitment, I’m sure the boys can go from gallant losers to convincing winners.
Player
School
Club
1
Michael Williams
Ysgol Aberconwy
Llandudno
2
Dewi Bowen
Llanfyllin High School
Newtown
3
Jordan Jones
Ysgol yr Grango
Ruthin
4
Daffyd Parry
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
5
Shaun Bateman
Ysgol Y Moelwyn
Bro Ffestiniog
6
Josh Roberts
Ysgol John Bright
Llandudno
7
Richard Roberts
Llanfyllin High School
Cobra
8
Joe Mills
Llanidloes High School
Llanidloes
9
Jamie Jones
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
10
Tom Williams
Welshpool High School
Newtown
11
David Carter
Ysgol Ardudwy
Harlech
12
Will Mackereth
Llanfyllin High School
Whitchurch
13
Cai Davies
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
14
Josh Marrs
Abbeygate College
Mold
15
Tom Astbury
Caerinion High School
Newtown
16
Jordan Talbot
Eirias High School
Colwyn Bay
17
Dan Colclough
Rhyl High School
Rhyl
18
Alex Peasley
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
19
Jake Lovatt
Rydal Penrhos
Llandudno
20
Harry Jukes
Llanfyllin High School
Newtown
21
Morgan Williams
Syr Hugh Owen
Caernarfon
22
Cameron Davies
Ysgol John Bright
Llandudno
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South / De Gogledd Cymru
email: DHiggs@wru.co.uk
mobile: 07881584500
http://gogleddsouth.blogspot.com
Upcoming Coaching Courses
Level 2 - Coleg Llandrillo 11th, 12th December 2010, 15th, 16th January 2011. £200. Closing Date 11th November
For the second game running North Wales can feel proud of their commitment but frustrated that they didn’t come away with a win. The North Wales side were dominant in most areas but were guilty of lacking composure in vital areas of the field. They started strongly with Joe Mills once again getting over the gain line. This initial pressure led to a Tom Williams penalty, but should have resulted in more if Jamie Jones had been able to hold on to the ball with the try line begging.
Newport began to exert their own pressure and this told when they scored their first try of the game. They then extended their lead to make the score 3-12 to Newport thanks to some poor decision making by Gogledd.
Gogledd Cymru fought back and were rewarded with their own score thanks to Josh Roberts, Morgan Williams converting.
With the score 10-13 to Newport and the game finally balanced once again Gogledd Cymru were guilty of trying to run out of their own 22. The result was a penalty to Newport which made the final score 10-15 to the visitors.
With a little more structure and the same amount of commitment, I’m sure the boys can go from gallant losers to convincing winners.
Player
School
Club
1
Michael Williams
Ysgol Aberconwy
Llandudno
2
Dewi Bowen
Llanfyllin High School
Newtown
3
Jordan Jones
Ysgol yr Grango
Ruthin
4
Daffyd Parry
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
5
Shaun Bateman
Ysgol Y Moelwyn
Bro Ffestiniog
6
Josh Roberts
Ysgol John Bright
Llandudno
7
Richard Roberts
Llanfyllin High School
Cobra
8
Joe Mills
Llanidloes High School
Llanidloes
9
Jamie Jones
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
10
Tom Williams
Welshpool High School
Newtown
11
David Carter
Ysgol Ardudwy
Harlech
12
Will Mackereth
Llanfyllin High School
Whitchurch
13
Cai Davies
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
14
Josh Marrs
Abbeygate College
Mold
15
Tom Astbury
Caerinion High School
Newtown
16
Jordan Talbot
Eirias High School
Colwyn Bay
17
Dan Colclough
Rhyl High School
Rhyl
18
Alex Peasley
Brynhyfryd High School
Ruthin
19
Jake Lovatt
Rydal Penrhos
Llandudno
20
Harry Jukes
Llanfyllin High School
Newtown
21
Morgan Williams
Syr Hugh Owen
Caernarfon
22
Cameron Davies
Ysgol John Bright
Llandudno
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South / De Gogledd Cymru
email: DHiggs@wru.co.uk
mobile: 07881584500
http://gogleddsouth.blogspot.com
Upcoming Coaching Courses
Level 2 - Coleg Llandrillo 11th, 12th December 2010, 15th, 16th January 2011. £200. Closing Date 11th November
08.10.10 SWALEC CUP DRAW
SWALEC BOWL PREVIEW
The SWALEC Bowl for clubs in Divisions Four, Five, Six and North begins on Saturday with 39 ties taking place across the length and breadth of Wales from Abergele in the north down to Pembroke in west Wales.
Amman United have made a strong start to the league season with five straight victories to top Four West and they will be confident of making progress when they entertain Five West's Bynea who only have one league victory to date.
There is an all-Five East clash at Bettws who welcome high-flying Ynysddu to Ty Coed Fields and, as the Newport-based side are unbeaten from four starts, they will be looking to make home advantage count.
Aberbargoed of Six East could cause a surprise when they host a Pontllanfraith outfit yet to register a victory in Five East, while Trefil, also of Six East and who have been beaten only once this season, should account for a Hartridge side that has conceded over 100 league points in Five East.
There are several north Wales derbies with Bangor visiting an Abergele outfit that already has a 39-3 victory over their visitors in Two North this season, and Rhyl travelling to Wrexham with both sides having made indifferent league starts.
An all-Five South Central clash sees Pontycymmer entertain South Wales Police for the second Saturday in succession having already won last week's league match at Lawrence Park, 27-13.
Rhiwbina of Four South East make the short trip to Cwrt-yr-Vil to take on Five South East's Old Penarthians with both sides having started the season in good form. The Squirrels will be hoping to make progress by preserving their unbeaten away record.
SWALEC Bowl - Round 1
Aberbargoed v Pontllanfraith
Abercarn v Oakdale
Abercrave v Penybanc
Abergele v Bangor
Amman United v Bynea
Bettws v Ynysddu
Blackwood Stars
Blaengarw v Ynysowen
Briton Ferry v Crynant
Cambrian Welfare v Hirwaun
Cardiff HSOB v Cardiff University
Cardigan v Lampeter College
Cwmgwrach v Maesteg Quins
Dinas Powys v Cardiff Medicals
Flint v Llandrindod Wells
Furnace v Hendy
Hafodyrynys v Cwmcarn
Llanhilleth v Brynithel
Llanybydder v Llangadog
Maesteg Celtic v Ogmore Vale
Menai Bridge v COBRA
Nantgaredig v Mynydd y Garreg
Nelson v Cardiff Saracens
New Panteg v Usk
Old Penarthians v Rhiwbina
Pembroke v St Clears
Penlan v Blaenau
Pontycymmer v South Wales Police
Pyle v Pontardawe
St Josephs v Barry
St Josephs (Newport) v Blaenavon
Tonna v Pontrhydyfen
Tonyrefail v Glyncoch
Trebanos v Swansea University
Trefil v Hartridge
Tregaron v Fishguard
Trinant v RTB Ebbw Vale
Vardre v Resolven
Wrexham v Rhyl
Ends
The SWALEC Bowl for clubs in Divisions Four, Five, Six and North begins on Saturday with 39 ties taking place across the length and breadth of Wales from Abergele in the north down to Pembroke in west Wales.
Amman United have made a strong start to the league season with five straight victories to top Four West and they will be confident of making progress when they entertain Five West's Bynea who only have one league victory to date.
There is an all-Five East clash at Bettws who welcome high-flying Ynysddu to Ty Coed Fields and, as the Newport-based side are unbeaten from four starts, they will be looking to make home advantage count.
Aberbargoed of Six East could cause a surprise when they host a Pontllanfraith outfit yet to register a victory in Five East, while Trefil, also of Six East and who have been beaten only once this season, should account for a Hartridge side that has conceded over 100 league points in Five East.
There are several north Wales derbies with Bangor visiting an Abergele outfit that already has a 39-3 victory over their visitors in Two North this season, and Rhyl travelling to Wrexham with both sides having made indifferent league starts.
An all-Five South Central clash sees Pontycymmer entertain South Wales Police for the second Saturday in succession having already won last week's league match at Lawrence Park, 27-13.
Rhiwbina of Four South East make the short trip to Cwrt-yr-Vil to take on Five South East's Old Penarthians with both sides having started the season in good form. The Squirrels will be hoping to make progress by preserving their unbeaten away record.
SWALEC Bowl - Round 1
Aberbargoed v Pontllanfraith
Abercarn v Oakdale
Abercrave v Penybanc
Abergele v Bangor
Amman United v Bynea
Bettws v Ynysddu
Blackwood Stars
Blaengarw v Ynysowen
Briton Ferry v Crynant
Cambrian Welfare v Hirwaun
Cardiff HSOB v Cardiff University
Cardigan v Lampeter College
Cwmgwrach v Maesteg Quins
Dinas Powys v Cardiff Medicals
Flint v Llandrindod Wells
Furnace v Hendy
Hafodyrynys v Cwmcarn
Llanhilleth v Brynithel
Llanybydder v Llangadog
Maesteg Celtic v Ogmore Vale
Menai Bridge v COBRA
Nantgaredig v Mynydd y Garreg
Nelson v Cardiff Saracens
New Panteg v Usk
Old Penarthians v Rhiwbina
Pembroke v St Clears
Penlan v Blaenau
Pontycymmer v South Wales Police
Pyle v Pontardawe
St Josephs v Barry
St Josephs (Newport) v Blaenavon
Tonna v Pontrhydyfen
Tonyrefail v Glyncoch
Trebanos v Swansea University
Trefil v Hartridge
Tregaron v Fishguard
Trinant v RTB Ebbw Vale
Vardre v Resolven
Wrexham v Rhyl
Ends
3.10.10
02.10.10 Nant Conwy 24 Mold 26 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 02.10.10 Nant Conwy 24 v Yr Wyddgrug / Mold 26
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones, Ifan Jones, Aaeron Jones, Arwyn Owen
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (2)
Yn 10 munud cyntaf y gem aeth Yr Wyddgrug ar y blaen gyda dwy chic gosb lwyddiannus gan Steve Quinton. Ymatebodd Eryl gyda chais ar ol i'r pac wthio tros y llinell ar y chwater. Troswyd gan Pep. Cerdyn coch i James ar ol ymateb i benelin yn ei wyneb a Nant i lawr i 14 dyn. Cais cyntaf yr ymwelwyr ar ol 24 munud gan James Kirby a chic gosb arall gan S. Quinton i wneud y sgor yn 7 - 14. Ond, daeth Nant yn ol gyda chais hyfryd gan Ifan i wneud sgor o 12 - 14 ar yr hanner. Pwysodd Nant yn gryf o'r ail gychwyn gan sgorio dau gais (Aaeron a Chink) gyda Pep yn trosi'r ail i wneud y sgor yn 24 -14 ar ol 10 munud o'r hanner. Cerdyn melyn i chwaraeawr o'r ddwy ochr wedyn am faterion technegol cyn i Aron Jones sgorio cais i'r Wyddgrug ar ol 20 munud. Methwyd y trosiad. Yn anffodus bu i chwaraewr Nant dderbyn ei ail gerdyn melyn am yr un trosedd 10 munud cyn y diwedd a chwaraewyd gyda 13 dyn am y munudau olaf.
Roedd 49 munud wedi'i chwarae pan benderfynodd y dyfarnwr roi cais cosb i'r Wyddrug heb egluro beth oedd y drosedd. Trosiad hawdd i S Quinton gyda'r ymwelwyr yn dwyn y gem. Ar diwedd y gem, barn gyffrednol pawb gan gynnwys cefngwyr a chwaraewyr yr ymwelwyr oedd fod Yr Wyddgrug wedi bod yn hynod ffodus i ennilll ac mai Nant oedd y tim gorau o bell ffordd. Dau bwynt bonws i Nant o'r gem felly.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae adref yn erbyn Dolgellau yng Nghwpan Gogledd Cymru.
Mold went 6 points ahead in the first 10 minutes of the natch by virtue of two successful penalties by Steve Quinton. Quarter way through the match, Nant replied as the pack pushed over the line and Eryl touched down. Pep converted. From the restart, James received an elbow in his face and was red carded for retaleating. Five minutes later, James Kirby scored Mold's first try and S Quinton scored his second penalty afte 29 minutes. But, Nant went back on the attack and Ifan dartedt hrough to score an unconverted try to make the score 12 - 14 at half time.
Nant became even more forceful at the start of the second half and both Aaeron and Chink scored tries in the first 10 minutes, the second one being converted by Pep to make the score 24 - 14. A player from both sides was sin binned then before Mold scored their second ty (unconvertred) by Aron Jones.A few minutes after his return to play, Nant's yellow carded player received another yellow card and Nant had to play the last 19 minutes of the match with 13 players.
49 minutes had been played when Mold were awarded a penalty ty easily converted by S Quinton. Nobody on the pitch understood what the offence that led to the penalty try was and at the end of the match, Mold supporters and players stated that the best team by far had lost and that theyfelt that they did not deserve to win the match. Nant, therefore, had two bonus points from the match.
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing at home against Dogellau in the North Wales Cup.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 02.10.10 Nant Conwy 24 v Yr Wyddgrug / Mold 26
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones, Ifan Jones, Aaeron Jones, Arwyn Owen
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (2)
Yn 10 munud cyntaf y gem aeth Yr Wyddgrug ar y blaen gyda dwy chic gosb lwyddiannus gan Steve Quinton. Ymatebodd Eryl gyda chais ar ol i'r pac wthio tros y llinell ar y chwater. Troswyd gan Pep. Cerdyn coch i James ar ol ymateb i benelin yn ei wyneb a Nant i lawr i 14 dyn. Cais cyntaf yr ymwelwyr ar ol 24 munud gan James Kirby a chic gosb arall gan S. Quinton i wneud y sgor yn 7 - 14. Ond, daeth Nant yn ol gyda chais hyfryd gan Ifan i wneud sgor o 12 - 14 ar yr hanner. Pwysodd Nant yn gryf o'r ail gychwyn gan sgorio dau gais (Aaeron a Chink) gyda Pep yn trosi'r ail i wneud y sgor yn 24 -14 ar ol 10 munud o'r hanner. Cerdyn melyn i chwaraeawr o'r ddwy ochr wedyn am faterion technegol cyn i Aron Jones sgorio cais i'r Wyddgrug ar ol 20 munud. Methwyd y trosiad. Yn anffodus bu i chwaraewr Nant dderbyn ei ail gerdyn melyn am yr un trosedd 10 munud cyn y diwedd a chwaraewyd gyda 13 dyn am y munudau olaf.
Roedd 49 munud wedi'i chwarae pan benderfynodd y dyfarnwr roi cais cosb i'r Wyddrug heb egluro beth oedd y drosedd. Trosiad hawdd i S Quinton gyda'r ymwelwyr yn dwyn y gem. Ar diwedd y gem, barn gyffrednol pawb gan gynnwys cefngwyr a chwaraewyr yr ymwelwyr oedd fod Yr Wyddgrug wedi bod yn hynod ffodus i ennilll ac mai Nant oedd y tim gorau o bell ffordd. Dau bwynt bonws i Nant o'r gem felly.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae adref yn erbyn Dolgellau yng Nghwpan Gogledd Cymru.
Mold went 6 points ahead in the first 10 minutes of the natch by virtue of two successful penalties by Steve Quinton. Quarter way through the match, Nant replied as the pack pushed over the line and Eryl touched down. Pep converted. From the restart, James received an elbow in his face and was red carded for retaleating. Five minutes later, James Kirby scored Mold's first try and S Quinton scored his second penalty afte 29 minutes. But, Nant went back on the attack and Ifan dartedt hrough to score an unconverted try to make the score 12 - 14 at half time.
Nant became even more forceful at the start of the second half and both Aaeron and Chink scored tries in the first 10 minutes, the second one being converted by Pep to make the score 24 - 14. A player from both sides was sin binned then before Mold scored their second ty (unconvertred) by Aron Jones.A few minutes after his return to play, Nant's yellow carded player received another yellow card and Nant had to play the last 19 minutes of the match with 13 players.
49 minutes had been played when Mold were awarded a penalty ty easily converted by S Quinton. Nobody on the pitch understood what the offence that led to the penalty try was and at the end of the match, Mold supporters and players stated that the best team by far had lost and that theyfelt that they did not deserve to win the match. Nant, therefore, had two bonus points from the match.
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing at home against Dogellau in the North Wales Cup.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
27.9.10
25.09.10 Rhyl 20 Abergele 10 - Rob Griffiths Reports
Division Two North: Rhyl 20 Abergele 10
Sep 27 2010 by Rob Griffiths, Daily Post
Division Two North: Rhyl 20 Abergele 10
IF ever there was a game of two halves this was it as Abergele continue their learning curve in Division Two North.
After completely dominating the opening 40 minutes and going in 10-0 up at the interval, Gele had no answer to the strong running of replacement centres Kriss Wilkes and Liam Kennedy after the break as Rhyl hit back with 20 unanswered points to seal the win and move second in the standings.
But Gele team manager Dino Jones Davies he was not too despondent after the loss.
Abergele have been knocking on the door of Division Two North for the past five seasons, and after finally being granted promotion, are continually learning.
“In the past five seasons we’ve played 110 games in the league, winning 94, drawing one and losing only 15,” said Jones Davies.
“We’ve been trying to get into this league for a number of years and now we are there we have got to learn quickly to compete.
“Beforehand if we were 10-0 up in a match then that was pretty much game over, now, as Bala did the previous week, teams will come back at you and we have got to learn how to deal with it.”
Abergele went in at the break 10-0 ahead with prop Darren Peters notching the game’s opening try, while full-back Gaz Evans converted and added a penalty.
But with the hard-running Wilkes and Kennedy on the field at half time, Rhyl took advantage with tries from centre Rob Tilley, full-back John Hall and Kennedy, with flanker Anthony Tilley converting one and adding a penalty.
Jones Davies added: “This was just a game of two halves; first half we absolutely dominated and they didn’t even get into our 22, but then second half we couldn’t contain their two centres and they created havoc for us.”
Sep 27 2010 by Rob Griffiths, Daily Post
Division Two North: Rhyl 20 Abergele 10
IF ever there was a game of two halves this was it as Abergele continue their learning curve in Division Two North.
After completely dominating the opening 40 minutes and going in 10-0 up at the interval, Gele had no answer to the strong running of replacement centres Kriss Wilkes and Liam Kennedy after the break as Rhyl hit back with 20 unanswered points to seal the win and move second in the standings.
But Gele team manager Dino Jones Davies he was not too despondent after the loss.
Abergele have been knocking on the door of Division Two North for the past five seasons, and after finally being granted promotion, are continually learning.
“In the past five seasons we’ve played 110 games in the league, winning 94, drawing one and losing only 15,” said Jones Davies.
“We’ve been trying to get into this league for a number of years and now we are there we have got to learn quickly to compete.
“Beforehand if we were 10-0 up in a match then that was pretty much game over, now, as Bala did the previous week, teams will come back at you and we have got to learn how to deal with it.”
Abergele went in at the break 10-0 ahead with prop Darren Peters notching the game’s opening try, while full-back Gaz Evans converted and added a penalty.
But with the hard-running Wilkes and Kennedy on the field at half time, Rhyl took advantage with tries from centre Rob Tilley, full-back John Hall and Kennedy, with flanker Anthony Tilley converting one and adding a penalty.
Jones Davies added: “This was just a game of two halves; first half we absolutely dominated and they didn’t even get into our 22, but then second half we couldn’t contain their two centres and they created havoc for us.”
25.09.10 Ruthin 25 Mold 27 John Palmer Reports
Ruthin started strongly in this top of the table clash with unbeaten Mold and after 10 minutes of play Ruthin’s tight organisation and attacking play paid off with a try by centre Lloyd Stradling, converted by Wil Davies. Mold countered with their first real foray into the Blues half but the Blues broke out of Mold’s half with good play by flanker Clwyd Jones and full back Ben Syme and for the next 20 minutes the homes sides aggressive chasing and stifling of any potential Mold attack restricted most of the play to the visitors half. Ruthin were awarded a penalty which Davies slotted over and almost immediately centre Dan Edmonds got one back for the visitors. Just on half time Davies kicked another penalty for the home side and at the break the score was 13-3 to Ruthin. Mold went on to the attack on the restart but after a few minutes their scrum half was sin-binned. From the resulting penalty on the half way line, Ruthin kicked to touch and from the line-out No8 Lee Pope forced his way through the Mold defence and offloaded to wing Kyle Davie who sped over for a try. Again Mold responded and the Blues had to defend well against increasingly powerful forwards play by the visitors. Ruthin went down to 14 men after a player was yellow carded and Mold got a try back. The home side probably thought they had done enough when from another penalty on the half way line good work by fly half Jamie Morris released Kyle Davies to score along the wing. Wil Davies converted putting them 25-10 ahead. However Mold ‘s fitness and pack strength began to tell. They went over for two tries of which one was converted and then with a few minutes to go the visitors pack drove over for their bonus point try. With the visitors ahead for the first time at 27-25 and the clock ticking away Morris attempted a drop goal for the Blues which was charged down and shortly afterwards the whistle blew for full time. The Blues will be disappointed that they only came away with a point after probably their best display of the season but should take heart from improving performances by many players and a good debut performance by Jason Humphreys as replacement prop.
27.09.10 Llangefni 19 Nant Conwy 25 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 25.09.10 Llangefni 16 v Nant Conwy 25
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones(2), Ifan Jones (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Owain Jones (2)
Cosb / Penalties: Ifan Jones (1), Owain Jones (1)
Ar ddiwrnod heulog a braf, gwelwyd dau dîm yn ceisio’u gorau i chwarae rygbi cywir. Dechreuodd Nant ar dan a sgoriodd Owain gais ger y pyst ar ôl 2 funud yn unig. Bu i’r ymdrech am drosi daro’r post. Ar ol 10 munud, sgoriodd Arwel Roberts gic gosb lwyddiannus i Langefni. Chwarter ffordd drwy’r gêm, ymatebodd Ifan gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus i Nant yn syth ar ol i Arwel daro’r post efo cic debyg i’r tîm cartref. Yn yr amser ychwanegol ar ddiwedd yr hanner cyntaf, cyfnewidiwyd dwy gic gosb arall gan y ddau dîm - Ifan tros Nant ac Arwel tros Langefni. Sgôr o 6 - 11 ar yr hanner.
Chwaraeodd Llangefni yn well yn yr ail hanner ac ar ol 23 munud, bu i Dylan Jones sgorio cais yng nghornel chwith y maes a droswyd yn arbennig gan Arwel. Aeth Llangefni ymhellach ar y blaen gyda chic gosb arall gan Arwel i wneud sgôr o 16 - 11 gyda 7 munud yn weddill. Ond, o hynny ymlaen, Nant fu’n pwyso gydag Ifan yn sgorio cais dan y pyst ar funud olaf y gêm. Troswyd gan Owain. Yna, 5 munud i mewn i’r amser ychwanegol, bu i Owain sgorio’i ail gais o’r gêm, eto o dan y pyst, a throsodd i wneud sgôr derfynol o 16 -25.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae adref yn erbyn Yr Wyddgrug.
On an sunny and dry day, two teams trying to play open rugby were evident. In their first attack, fly half Owain scored a try by the posts but the conversion attempt struck the post. After 10 minutes, Arwel Roberts scored Llangefni’s first points with a successful penalty kick. A few minutes later, he struck the post with another penalty attempt. Ifan was successful with his penalty for Nant after 20 minutes and two minutes into extra time at the end of the first half, Owain scored a penalty to put Nant further ahead. But there was still sufficient time for Arwel to slot a penalty over for the home side to make the half time score 6 – 11.
Llangefni were the better team for the first 30 minutes of the second half and winger Dylan Jones scored a try in the left corner after 23 minutes which was excellently converted by Arwel for Llangefni to go ahead for the first time during the match. That lead was extended after 33 minutes from another penalty kick by Arwel.
From then on, it was all Nant and only a minute remained of normal time when Ifan crossed over for a try under the posts, converted by Owain,for Nant to regain the lead. That lead was extended in the 45th minute when Owain scored his second try of the afternoon, again under the posts and duly converted to make the final score 16 – 25..
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing at home against Mold.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 25.09.10 Llangefni 16 v Nant Conwy 25
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones(2), Ifan Jones (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Owain Jones (2)
Cosb / Penalties: Ifan Jones (1), Owain Jones (1)
Ar ddiwrnod heulog a braf, gwelwyd dau dîm yn ceisio’u gorau i chwarae rygbi cywir. Dechreuodd Nant ar dan a sgoriodd Owain gais ger y pyst ar ôl 2 funud yn unig. Bu i’r ymdrech am drosi daro’r post. Ar ol 10 munud, sgoriodd Arwel Roberts gic gosb lwyddiannus i Langefni. Chwarter ffordd drwy’r gêm, ymatebodd Ifan gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus i Nant yn syth ar ol i Arwel daro’r post efo cic debyg i’r tîm cartref. Yn yr amser ychwanegol ar ddiwedd yr hanner cyntaf, cyfnewidiwyd dwy gic gosb arall gan y ddau dîm - Ifan tros Nant ac Arwel tros Langefni. Sgôr o 6 - 11 ar yr hanner.
Chwaraeodd Llangefni yn well yn yr ail hanner ac ar ol 23 munud, bu i Dylan Jones sgorio cais yng nghornel chwith y maes a droswyd yn arbennig gan Arwel. Aeth Llangefni ymhellach ar y blaen gyda chic gosb arall gan Arwel i wneud sgôr o 16 - 11 gyda 7 munud yn weddill. Ond, o hynny ymlaen, Nant fu’n pwyso gydag Ifan yn sgorio cais dan y pyst ar funud olaf y gêm. Troswyd gan Owain. Yna, 5 munud i mewn i’r amser ychwanegol, bu i Owain sgorio’i ail gais o’r gêm, eto o dan y pyst, a throsodd i wneud sgôr derfynol o 16 -25.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae adref yn erbyn Yr Wyddgrug.
On an sunny and dry day, two teams trying to play open rugby were evident. In their first attack, fly half Owain scored a try by the posts but the conversion attempt struck the post. After 10 minutes, Arwel Roberts scored Llangefni’s first points with a successful penalty kick. A few minutes later, he struck the post with another penalty attempt. Ifan was successful with his penalty for Nant after 20 minutes and two minutes into extra time at the end of the first half, Owain scored a penalty to put Nant further ahead. But there was still sufficient time for Arwel to slot a penalty over for the home side to make the half time score 6 – 11.
Llangefni were the better team for the first 30 minutes of the second half and winger Dylan Jones scored a try in the left corner after 23 minutes which was excellently converted by Arwel for Llangefni to go ahead for the first time during the match. That lead was extended after 33 minutes from another penalty kick by Arwel.
From then on, it was all Nant and only a minute remained of normal time when Ifan crossed over for a try under the posts, converted by Owain,for Nant to regain the lead. That lead was extended in the 45th minute when Owain scored his second try of the afternoon, again under the posts and duly converted to make the final score 16 – 25..
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing at home against Mold.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
22.9.10
2.09.10 Rydal Vikings 16 pts RGC 1404 A 30 pts
Rydal Vikings 16 pts RGC 1404 A 30 pts
The weather conditions didn’t bode well for the first outing of a new rugby team to North Wales. RGC 1404 ‘A’ team who’s sole purpose is to supply players to the senior RGC 1404 team were to face wet and blustery conditions at Rydal Penrhos 1st team pitch, Colwyn Bay.
In fairness both sides handled the slippery ball well, although it was lost several times in contact. The first twenty minutes were fairly even but a long pass out from Nick Saunders saw Ben Stelmaszek race over for the RGC A squad’s first try. Saunders converted from out wide to give a seven nil lead. Stelmaszek almost scored his second shortly afterwards but was forced into touch just a few yards short. As half time approached, it looked as if the scoreboard would not be troubled again but the Vikings managed to force the ball over for a deserved try. The conversion was missed and the half time whistle blew.
The second half was only two minutes in when Saunders kicked a long range penalty and when the Vikings infringed again, he tried an even longer kick. This attempt hit the cross bar and bounced back into play where the impressive Anthony Tilley, following up, almost scored under the posts. The Old Boys managed a penalty of their own but the young Gogs were now running rampant and the Vikings were forced to kill yet another ball just short of the line. The quick thinking James Farrell took a quick tap and fed Sean Condon who crashed over whitewash. Saunders duly converted. A reverse carbon copy saw the Vikings score from a tap penalty but a missed conversion meant that they were still chasing the scoreline. One more penalty for the home side was met with two from the visiting Saunders. It was then the Gogs exciting young backs showed their flair and a fine break by Rob Tilley saw him put Andy Clutton in the clear and he used his pace to score out wide. A final conversion by Saunders saw the RGC 1404 A side home and dry.
Marc Roberts the WRU Performance Development manager said “This was a performance that showed potential, especially as the squad was so young ranging form 17-22 years of age. We still have work to do and we will continue to develop this young group of players”.
The weather conditions didn’t bode well for the first outing of a new rugby team to North Wales. RGC 1404 ‘A’ team who’s sole purpose is to supply players to the senior RGC 1404 team were to face wet and blustery conditions at Rydal Penrhos 1st team pitch, Colwyn Bay.
In fairness both sides handled the slippery ball well, although it was lost several times in contact. The first twenty minutes were fairly even but a long pass out from Nick Saunders saw Ben Stelmaszek race over for the RGC A squad’s first try. Saunders converted from out wide to give a seven nil lead. Stelmaszek almost scored his second shortly afterwards but was forced into touch just a few yards short. As half time approached, it looked as if the scoreboard would not be troubled again but the Vikings managed to force the ball over for a deserved try. The conversion was missed and the half time whistle blew.
The second half was only two minutes in when Saunders kicked a long range penalty and when the Vikings infringed again, he tried an even longer kick. This attempt hit the cross bar and bounced back into play where the impressive Anthony Tilley, following up, almost scored under the posts. The Old Boys managed a penalty of their own but the young Gogs were now running rampant and the Vikings were forced to kill yet another ball just short of the line. The quick thinking James Farrell took a quick tap and fed Sean Condon who crashed over whitewash. Saunders duly converted. A reverse carbon copy saw the Vikings score from a tap penalty but a missed conversion meant that they were still chasing the scoreline. One more penalty for the home side was met with two from the visiting Saunders. It was then the Gogs exciting young backs showed their flair and a fine break by Rob Tilley saw him put Andy Clutton in the clear and he used his pace to score out wide. A final conversion by Saunders saw the RGC 1404 A side home and dry.
Marc Roberts the WRU Performance Development manager said “This was a performance that showed potential, especially as the squad was so young ranging form 17-22 years of age. We still have work to do and we will continue to develop this young group of players”.
19.9.10
19.09.10 Cowyn Bay 8 Ruthin 10 John Palmer Reports
Away matches at Colwyn Bay have always been a challenge for Ruthin and this one in 80 minutes of pouring rain was no exception. For the first 20 minutes most of the pressure came from Ruthin but it wasn’t until scrum half Deian Williams slotted over a penalty goal that the Blues saw some reward for their efforts. Despite Ruthin pressure the home side had been getting the better of the scrums and following a scrum on Ruthin’s 22, the Blues conceded a lineout 5 yards from their line and the Bay scrum half went over for a try. Play then oscillated between the two halves but with a slippery ball making handling difficult for both sides neither were able to improve on their score and the whistle blew for half time with the home side ahead 5-3. At the start of the second half the Blues conceded a penalty which led to a line out on their own 22 but the home side lost possession and counter attacking forward play by flankers John Meldrum and the excellent Clwyd Jones set up replacement prop Richard Manley to offload to wing Kyle Davies who went over for a try converted by Williams. Although Ruthin’s scrummaging was better in the second half Ruthin were unable to add to their score and the Bay narrowed the gap with a penalty goal in the 60th minute. The Blues came near to scoring a couple of times after good running by No 8 Lee Pope, wing Huw Parry and Kyle Davies but it was not to be and the final score remained at 10-8 to Ruthin. Although the match was low scoring and something of a struggle there were some good individual performances with Richard Manley and fly half Jamie Morris being of note in addition to Clwyd Jones.
19.09.10 Nant Cowy 24 Bethesda 18 Aroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 18.09.10 Nant Conwy 24 v Bethesda 18
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones, Henry Williams, Aaeron Jones, Peredur Ellis
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (2)
Ar ddiwrnod hynod wlyb, gwelwyd llawer o gamgymeriadau pasio a tharo’r bel ymlaen , yn enwedig gan Nant. Cosbwyd Nant ddwywaith yn y 10 munud cyntaf gyda Mathew Parry yn sgorio dwy gic gosb i Fethesda i fynd 0-6 ar y blaen. Chwarter ffordd drwy’r gêm, llithrodd Owain trwy linell amddiffyn y gwrthwynebwyr i sgorio o dan y pyst a thasg hawdd oedd i Peredur drosi yn ei gem gyntaf yn ôl ar ôl tymor allan oherwydd anaf drwg iawn. Ar ddiwedd yr hanner cyntaf, gwelwyd cais gorau’r gêm gyda Henry yn gorffen symudiad chwim ar draws y cae gyda chais yn y gornel dde. Methwyd y trosiad ond daeth Bethesda yn ol i sgorio cais eu hunain trwy Gareth Wyn, mewn modd tebyg i gais cyntaf Nant, i wneud sgôr o 12 - 11 ar yr hanner.
Dau funud ar ol yr egwyl, bu i Mathew Parry, rhif 10 Bethesda gicio tros linell amddiffyn Nant a bod y cyntaf i durio’r bel a pharhau i drosi hefyd. Nant yn pwyso wedyn a chael cais haeddiannol trwy Aeron ar y chwith ymhen pum munud arall o chwarae. Troswyd gan Peredur i wneud y sgor yn 19 - 18. O hynny ymlaen, Nant fu’n pwyso ond yn methu gorffen symudiadau addawol gyda’r bas olaf yn methu’n aml. Fodd bynnag, daeth y profiadol, Peredur i’r adwy dri munud i mewn i’r amser ychwanegol i sgorio cais ar y chwith ac ennill y pwynt bonws i Nant. Methwyd y trosiad eto.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd yn erbyn Llangefni.
On an extremely wet and unpleasant day, several errors in passing movements by virtue of knock-ons, especially by Nant. The home team were penalised twice in the first 10 minutes by the boot of Mathew Parry. A quarter of the way through the match, Owain sliced through the visiting defence line to touch down underneath the posts. Peredur, returning after a season out due to a serious injury, converted. Towards the end of the first half, Henry scored arguably, the best try of the match in the right wing corner after an excellent passing movement along the entire half of the pitch. The conversion was missed but, right on the half time whistle, Bethesda replied with a try of their own scored by Gareth Wyn. The half time score was 12 – 11.
Only two minutes of the second period had been played when Mathew Parry chipped over the Nant defensive line and was the first to touch the ball down for a try which he then duly converted. Nant then pressurised more and more and Aeron burst through to score another try again this week, after another 5 minutes. Peredur converted so that Nant regained the lead at 19 – 18. This score remained the same until added time although several promising attacking moves by Nant failed because the final pass went astray on several occasions. Peredur showed his experience to score the final, and bonus point try, after 3 minutes of added time but failed with the conversion.
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing away at Llangefni.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 18.09.10 Nant Conwy 24 v Bethesda 18
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Owain Jones, Henry Williams, Aaeron Jones, Peredur Ellis
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (2)
Ar ddiwrnod hynod wlyb, gwelwyd llawer o gamgymeriadau pasio a tharo’r bel ymlaen , yn enwedig gan Nant. Cosbwyd Nant ddwywaith yn y 10 munud cyntaf gyda Mathew Parry yn sgorio dwy gic gosb i Fethesda i fynd 0-6 ar y blaen. Chwarter ffordd drwy’r gêm, llithrodd Owain trwy linell amddiffyn y gwrthwynebwyr i sgorio o dan y pyst a thasg hawdd oedd i Peredur drosi yn ei gem gyntaf yn ôl ar ôl tymor allan oherwydd anaf drwg iawn. Ar ddiwedd yr hanner cyntaf, gwelwyd cais gorau’r gêm gyda Henry yn gorffen symudiad chwim ar draws y cae gyda chais yn y gornel dde. Methwyd y trosiad ond daeth Bethesda yn ol i sgorio cais eu hunain trwy Gareth Wyn, mewn modd tebyg i gais cyntaf Nant, i wneud sgôr o 12 - 11 ar yr hanner.
Dau funud ar ol yr egwyl, bu i Mathew Parry, rhif 10 Bethesda gicio tros linell amddiffyn Nant a bod y cyntaf i durio’r bel a pharhau i drosi hefyd. Nant yn pwyso wedyn a chael cais haeddiannol trwy Aeron ar y chwith ymhen pum munud arall o chwarae. Troswyd gan Peredur i wneud y sgor yn 19 - 18. O hynny ymlaen, Nant fu’n pwyso ond yn methu gorffen symudiadau addawol gyda’r bas olaf yn methu’n aml. Fodd bynnag, daeth y profiadol, Peredur i’r adwy dri munud i mewn i’r amser ychwanegol i sgorio cais ar y chwith ac ennill y pwynt bonws i Nant. Methwyd y trosiad eto.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd yn erbyn Llangefni.
On an extremely wet and unpleasant day, several errors in passing movements by virtue of knock-ons, especially by Nant. The home team were penalised twice in the first 10 minutes by the boot of Mathew Parry. A quarter of the way through the match, Owain sliced through the visiting defence line to touch down underneath the posts. Peredur, returning after a season out due to a serious injury, converted. Towards the end of the first half, Henry scored arguably, the best try of the match in the right wing corner after an excellent passing movement along the entire half of the pitch. The conversion was missed but, right on the half time whistle, Bethesda replied with a try of their own scored by Gareth Wyn. The half time score was 12 – 11.
Only two minutes of the second period had been played when Mathew Parry chipped over the Nant defensive line and was the first to touch the ball down for a try which he then duly converted. Nant then pressurised more and more and Aeron burst through to score another try again this week, after another 5 minutes. Peredur converted so that Nant regained the lead at 19 – 18. This score remained the same until added time although several promising attacking moves by Nant failed because the final pass went astray on several occasions. Peredur showed his experience to score the final, and bonus point try, after 3 minutes of added time but failed with the conversion.
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing away at Llangefni.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
13.9.10
13.09.10 Division One North: Caernarfon 34 Llandudno 27
Division One North: Caernarfon 34 Llandudno 27
Sep 13 2010 by Our Correspondent, Daily Post
LLANDUDNO were denied a memorable result at Y Morfa as a last-ditch try from Dylan Gwyn Owen gave Caernarfon a 34-27 victory.
With Llandudno pressing on the Cofis’ line, a mix-up between two players saw the ball spilled forward and Caernarfon needed no second invitation as the ball was moved through the hands for Owen to finish off under the posts and seal a late dramatic win.
Cofis coach Ieuan Jones was happy having seen his side comeback, but was less than impressed with the officiating.
“Last week at Nant we had a great referee, he was strict, but very fair and he let the game flow,” said Jones. “I’m sorry to say, but the refereeing was very poor on Saturday. There were two red cards handed out which were unbelievable, and I’d honestly have to say he got about 60% of decisions wrong for both sides.
“If we had lost you’d say it was sour grapes, but we won and I’m still disappointed because we tell the players to go out and enjoy the game, but there was no way you could enjoy that kind of a game, even though we won in the end.”
Winger James Gregson crossed for a brace of tries, while fellow wideman Will Varley went over as well, with Rhodri Carlton Jones converting all three and adding two penalties.
Caernarfon’s reply came from Dafydd Roberts, Owen, Lance Owen and Rhys Evans, all converted by Kelvin Morris, who also added two penalties of his own.
Sep 13 2010 by Our Correspondent, Daily Post
LLANDUDNO were denied a memorable result at Y Morfa as a last-ditch try from Dylan Gwyn Owen gave Caernarfon a 34-27 victory.
With Llandudno pressing on the Cofis’ line, a mix-up between two players saw the ball spilled forward and Caernarfon needed no second invitation as the ball was moved through the hands for Owen to finish off under the posts and seal a late dramatic win.
Cofis coach Ieuan Jones was happy having seen his side comeback, but was less than impressed with the officiating.
“Last week at Nant we had a great referee, he was strict, but very fair and he let the game flow,” said Jones. “I’m sorry to say, but the refereeing was very poor on Saturday. There were two red cards handed out which were unbelievable, and I’d honestly have to say he got about 60% of decisions wrong for both sides.
“If we had lost you’d say it was sour grapes, but we won and I’m still disappointed because we tell the players to go out and enjoy the game, but there was no way you could enjoy that kind of a game, even though we won in the end.”
Winger James Gregson crossed for a brace of tries, while fellow wideman Will Varley went over as well, with Rhodri Carlton Jones converting all three and adding two penalties.
Caernarfon’s reply came from Dafydd Roberts, Owen, Lance Owen and Rhys Evans, all converted by Kelvin Morris, who also added two penalties of his own.
13.09.10 Division One North: Ruthin 28 Llangefni 10
Division One North: Ruthin 28 Llangefni 10
Sep 13 2010 by Our Correspondent, Daily Post
AT Ruthin they’re justifiably proud of their Welsh international prop Eifion Lewis-Roberts – and now they’re getting excited about his brother.
But unlike the giant Sale Sharks front-row, Sion Roberts is a winger – albeit a powerful hard-running one.
He’s a few stone lighter than elder brother Eifion but also a few yards quicker. He’s strong too and he showed both qualities in scoring two fine tries as Ruthin earned a hard-fought bonus point win over a dogged Llangefni side at Cae Ddol.
The Blues certainly began with a bang with their rampaging back-row of Clwyd Jones, Jon Meldrum and Lee Pope leading the charge and Llangefni were at full stretch.
Scrum-half Will Davies missed a penalty but the pressure told after 20 minutes when centre Gethin Hughes crossed under the posts with Davies converting.
Ruthin doubled their lead from a lineout, Chris Lewis’ catch followed by a drive over the line by hooker Gary Teeson with Davies converting handsomely.
Slick handling by Ruthin’s backs carved out space for right wing Roberts and his pace and power did the rest with Davies again converting.
Llangefni rallied as No8 Iestyn Dafydd galvanised them with some charging runs and right on half time a series of drives saw prop Sion Arron crash over.
This sparked a bust-up which saw Ruthin lose back-row forwards Clwyd Jones and Lee Pope to the sin bin with Llangafni’s Mark Pritchard also yellow carded.
It also took the wind out of Ruthin’s sails as the second half started with Llangefni 21-5 down and battering away but it was 25 minutes into the half before prop Iwan Evans smashed over on the blind side.
The visitors threatened a comeback but handling errors cost them dear and when left wing Huw Parry pounced on a dropped pass, Ruthin moved the ball right where Sion Roberts thundered over with Davies adding another well-struck conversion.
Cefni boss Dewi Redvers Jones was left with a frustrated feeling at the end, saying: “From our point of view it wasn’t a great performance. Last year we did struggle at times, and while we thought we had a really good pre-season this time, we are still making far too many unforced errors.
“We allowed Ruthin to control the game for too long in the first half, and while we did come back at them in the second, you can’t gives sides like Ruthin a 21-0 head start.
“There are still some positives to come from the game because we did well when we kept hold of the ball and we came back at them well, but we have just got to cut these mistakes out of our game.”
Sep 13 2010 by Our Correspondent, Daily Post
AT Ruthin they’re justifiably proud of their Welsh international prop Eifion Lewis-Roberts – and now they’re getting excited about his brother.
But unlike the giant Sale Sharks front-row, Sion Roberts is a winger – albeit a powerful hard-running one.
He’s a few stone lighter than elder brother Eifion but also a few yards quicker. He’s strong too and he showed both qualities in scoring two fine tries as Ruthin earned a hard-fought bonus point win over a dogged Llangefni side at Cae Ddol.
The Blues certainly began with a bang with their rampaging back-row of Clwyd Jones, Jon Meldrum and Lee Pope leading the charge and Llangefni were at full stretch.
Scrum-half Will Davies missed a penalty but the pressure told after 20 minutes when centre Gethin Hughes crossed under the posts with Davies converting.
Ruthin doubled their lead from a lineout, Chris Lewis’ catch followed by a drive over the line by hooker Gary Teeson with Davies converting handsomely.
Slick handling by Ruthin’s backs carved out space for right wing Roberts and his pace and power did the rest with Davies again converting.
Llangefni rallied as No8 Iestyn Dafydd galvanised them with some charging runs and right on half time a series of drives saw prop Sion Arron crash over.
This sparked a bust-up which saw Ruthin lose back-row forwards Clwyd Jones and Lee Pope to the sin bin with Llangafni’s Mark Pritchard also yellow carded.
It also took the wind out of Ruthin’s sails as the second half started with Llangefni 21-5 down and battering away but it was 25 minutes into the half before prop Iwan Evans smashed over on the blind side.
The visitors threatened a comeback but handling errors cost them dear and when left wing Huw Parry pounced on a dropped pass, Ruthin moved the ball right where Sion Roberts thundered over with Davies adding another well-struck conversion.
Cefni boss Dewi Redvers Jones was left with a frustrated feeling at the end, saying: “From our point of view it wasn’t a great performance. Last year we did struggle at times, and while we thought we had a really good pre-season this time, we are still making far too many unforced errors.
“We allowed Ruthin to control the game for too long in the first half, and while we did come back at them in the second, you can’t gives sides like Ruthin a 21-0 head start.
“There are still some positives to come from the game because we did well when we kept hold of the ball and we came back at them well, but we have just got to cut these mistakes out of our game.”
13.09.10 SCARLETS U18 22points RGC U18 23points
SCARLETS UNDER 18 22 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 23
RGC 1404 Under 18s produced the biggest shock of this years regional age-grade competition as they gained their first win of this season's campaign against the previously unbeaten Scarlets Under 18s at Bynia RFC.
When Scarlets stand-off Nick Setaro crossed after only 5 minutes the large contingent of North Wales supporters who had made the journey to South-West Wales must have feared the worst. However building upon the much improved performance in their previous game against the Dragons 2 weeks ago, the RGC team instead started taking the game to the home side and a combination of a well organised defence in which Meilir Parry and James Grundy were outstanding and a greater incisiveness in attack led to 2 tries for them. The first scored by Mike Jones came following a bullocking run from second-row Llew Williams, the second after quick-thinking from right-wing Jason Blackmore, who having made an interception and realising he did not have the pace to go half the length of the field instead kicked the ball down field and the race to the line was won by stand-off Lewis Barker. Both tries being converted by Dion Jones.Although Scarlets hooker Simon O'Leary pulled a try back just before half-time , it was the RGC side who led at the interval by 2 points.
As expected the second-half saw the Scarlets come with all guns blazing and they were soon rewarded with second row Curtis Morris crossing the whitewash, Setaro adding the extras to give them a 5 point lead. Again however if anyone thought this would lead to a collapse from the young North Walians, they were to be mistaken as the same combination of aggressive and organised defence and structured and controlled attack that had been so evident in the first-half was maintained,and they were rewarded for their patience with 2 succesful penalties from the boot of Jones to reclaim the lead. It was a lead that was to last until less than 2 minutes from the end when the Scarlets following a period of sustained pressure close to the RGC line were awarded a penalty which was converted by theleading points scorer in this years competition, Jordan Williams who had come on to replace Setaro. However the drama was not over yet as from the re-start the Scarlets were penalised at the breakdown and showing nerves of steel full-back Jones calmly slotted over the penalty from close to the touchline with the final act of the game to give the RGC side a famous victory. Not only was it their first win in this years competition but it was the first victory that an RGC 1404 Under 18 side had achieved since entering the competition back in 2008.
For a side that lost its first 2 games this year by a collective margin of over 120 points this was a tremendous turnaround and all credit must go both to the players and coaches. THE RGC 1404 side now have a 6 week break until their next match in the competition when they will face the Blues at Eirias Parc on October 24th.'
Will
RGC 1404 Under 18s produced the biggest shock of this years regional age-grade competition as they gained their first win of this season's campaign against the previously unbeaten Scarlets Under 18s at Bynia RFC.
When Scarlets stand-off Nick Setaro crossed after only 5 minutes the large contingent of North Wales supporters who had made the journey to South-West Wales must have feared the worst. However building upon the much improved performance in their previous game against the Dragons 2 weeks ago, the RGC team instead started taking the game to the home side and a combination of a well organised defence in which Meilir Parry and James Grundy were outstanding and a greater incisiveness in attack led to 2 tries for them. The first scored by Mike Jones came following a bullocking run from second-row Llew Williams, the second after quick-thinking from right-wing Jason Blackmore, who having made an interception and realising he did not have the pace to go half the length of the field instead kicked the ball down field and the race to the line was won by stand-off Lewis Barker. Both tries being converted by Dion Jones.Although Scarlets hooker Simon O'Leary pulled a try back just before half-time , it was the RGC side who led at the interval by 2 points.
As expected the second-half saw the Scarlets come with all guns blazing and they were soon rewarded with second row Curtis Morris crossing the whitewash, Setaro adding the extras to give them a 5 point lead. Again however if anyone thought this would lead to a collapse from the young North Walians, they were to be mistaken as the same combination of aggressive and organised defence and structured and controlled attack that had been so evident in the first-half was maintained,and they were rewarded for their patience with 2 succesful penalties from the boot of Jones to reclaim the lead. It was a lead that was to last until less than 2 minutes from the end when the Scarlets following a period of sustained pressure close to the RGC line were awarded a penalty which was converted by theleading points scorer in this years competition, Jordan Williams who had come on to replace Setaro. However the drama was not over yet as from the re-start the Scarlets were penalised at the breakdown and showing nerves of steel full-back Jones calmly slotted over the penalty from close to the touchline with the final act of the game to give the RGC side a famous victory. Not only was it their first win in this years competition but it was the first victory that an RGC 1404 Under 18 side had achieved since entering the competition back in 2008.
For a side that lost its first 2 games this year by a collective margin of over 120 points this was a tremendous turnaround and all credit must go both to the players and coaches. THE RGC 1404 side now have a 6 week break until their next match in the competition when they will face the Blues at Eirias Parc on October 24th.'
Will
12.9.10
12.09.1 PWLLHELI 17 NANT CONWY 18 -ADRODDIAD IFOR GLYN REPORT
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 01109.10 Pwllheli 17 v Nant Conwy 18
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones, Trystan Sion
Trosi / Conversions: Ifan Jones (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Ifan Jones (2)
Ym munud cyntaf y gem aeth Nant ar y blaen gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus o bellter gan Ifan. Ymatebodd Gethin Roberts i'r tim catref gyda chic debyg ymhen 10 munud. Pwysodd Nant yn gryf o'r ail gychwyn a gwthiodd y pac, Eryl y bachwr trosodd i sgorio cais ar ol 12 munud. Trosodd Ifan. Pedwar munud arall a throswyd cic gosb arall gan Ifan. Nant yn llwyr reoli yn y chwarter cyntaf yma ond Pwllheli'n ymateb yn rhannol trwy gic gosb arall gan Gethin Roberts qr ol 25 munud
Sgôr o 6 - 13 ar yr hanner felly.
Daeth Pwllheli yn fwy i mewn i’r gêm yn yr ail hanner a bu i Huw Williams sgorio cais ar ol 5 munud. Dwy gic gosb lwyddiannus gan G Roberts i'r tim cartref wedyn yn gwneud yn sgor yn 17 – 13 ar ol 22 munud. Nant erbyn hyn o dan cryn dipyn o bwysau. Cyrhaeddodd yr 80 munud ar yr un sgor ond, yn yr amser ychwanegol o 9 munud a hanner a ganiatawyd gan y dyfarnwr, bu i Bwllheli droseddu 9 gwaith o fewn cyrraedd y pyst. Rhedwyd pob cyfle gan nad oedd triphwynt yn ddigon i Nant. Ar yr eiliad olaf un, llwyddodd Trystan i dirio'r bel ar y gornel chwith. Rhyddhad i Nant ond siomiant i Bwllheli!
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae adrefyn erbyn Bethsda.
Nant went ahead in the 1st minute of the natch by virtue of a successful penalty by Ifan. Pwllheli replied after 10 minutes in a similar manner – Gethin Robers being the scorer. Two minutes later a strong drive by the Nant pack resulted in Eryl the Hooker touching down for a try that was converted by Ifan. This was followed 4 minutes later with another successful penalty by Ifan. Nant were controlling the first half but were penalised by Roberts gain after 4 minutes.
A score of 6 – 13 at half time.
Pwllheli became more forceful during the second half and Huw Williams scored a try for them after 5 minutes. Another 2 successful penalties by Roberts for Pwllheli made the score 17 – 13 after 22 minutes which remained until 80 minutes had been played. Nant withheld strong pressure from Pwllheli and then, matters changed completely during the extra time (9 and a half minutes in total allowed by the referee. Pwllheli committed 9 fouls during this extra period but 3 points would be unsufficient for Nant. At the very last moment of the game, Trystan managed to squeeze over for a try in the left hand corner to win the match for Nant. A sigh of relief for Nant and a huge disappointment for Pwllheli.
IFOR GLYN YSGRIFENNYDD/SECRETARY NANT CONWY
Sadwrn / Saturday 01109.10 Pwllheli 17 v Nant Conwy 18
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones, Trystan Sion
Trosi / Conversions: Ifan Jones (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Ifan Jones (2)
Ym munud cyntaf y gem aeth Nant ar y blaen gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus o bellter gan Ifan. Ymatebodd Gethin Roberts i'r tim catref gyda chic debyg ymhen 10 munud. Pwysodd Nant yn gryf o'r ail gychwyn a gwthiodd y pac, Eryl y bachwr trosodd i sgorio cais ar ol 12 munud. Trosodd Ifan. Pedwar munud arall a throswyd cic gosb arall gan Ifan. Nant yn llwyr reoli yn y chwarter cyntaf yma ond Pwllheli'n ymateb yn rhannol trwy gic gosb arall gan Gethin Roberts qr ol 25 munud
Sgôr o 6 - 13 ar yr hanner felly.
Daeth Pwllheli yn fwy i mewn i’r gêm yn yr ail hanner a bu i Huw Williams sgorio cais ar ol 5 munud. Dwy gic gosb lwyddiannus gan G Roberts i'r tim cartref wedyn yn gwneud yn sgor yn 17 – 13 ar ol 22 munud. Nant erbyn hyn o dan cryn dipyn o bwysau. Cyrhaeddodd yr 80 munud ar yr un sgor ond, yn yr amser ychwanegol o 9 munud a hanner a ganiatawyd gan y dyfarnwr, bu i Bwllheli droseddu 9 gwaith o fewn cyrraedd y pyst. Rhedwyd pob cyfle gan nad oedd triphwynt yn ddigon i Nant. Ar yr eiliad olaf un, llwyddodd Trystan i dirio'r bel ar y gornel chwith. Rhyddhad i Nant ond siomiant i Bwllheli!
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae adrefyn erbyn Bethsda.
Nant went ahead in the 1st minute of the natch by virtue of a successful penalty by Ifan. Pwllheli replied after 10 minutes in a similar manner – Gethin Robers being the scorer. Two minutes later a strong drive by the Nant pack resulted in Eryl the Hooker touching down for a try that was converted by Ifan. This was followed 4 minutes later with another successful penalty by Ifan. Nant were controlling the first half but were penalised by Roberts gain after 4 minutes.
A score of 6 – 13 at half time.
Pwllheli became more forceful during the second half and Huw Williams scored a try for them after 5 minutes. Another 2 successful penalties by Roberts for Pwllheli made the score 17 – 13 after 22 minutes which remained until 80 minutes had been played. Nant withheld strong pressure from Pwllheli and then, matters changed completely during the extra time (9 and a half minutes in total allowed by the referee. Pwllheli committed 9 fouls during this extra period but 3 points would be unsufficient for Nant. At the very last moment of the game, Trystan managed to squeeze over for a try in the left hand corner to win the match for Nant. A sigh of relief for Nant and a huge disappointment for Pwllheli.
IFOR GLYN YSGRIFENNYDD/SECRETARY NANT CONWY
10.9.10
10.09.10 RGC U16 Squad v Scarlets on Sun 12 September 2010
Please find the RGC1404 U16's Team below, who will be playing Llanelli Scarlets in the 2010/11 Regional Age Grade U16's Championship.
Shirt
Player Name
Club
1
Callum
MITCHELL
Colwyn Bay RFC
2
Luke
WILLIAMS
Mold RFC
3
Sion
HUGHES
Llangefni RFC
4
George
JONES
Wrexham RFC
5
Sam
PARRY
Llandudno RFC
6
Scott
CRITCHLEY
West Park (Exiles)
7
Dafydd Rees
JONES
Denbigh RFC
8
Toby
TWIGG
Whitchurch (Exiles)
9
Joe
HUGHES
Mold RFC
10
Joseff
EDWARDS
Bala RFC
11
Rhodri
MAYOR
COBRA
12
Rhys
WILLIAMS
Mold RFC
13
Emyr
GWYNEDD
Mold RFC
14
David
BOWEN
Mold RFC
15
Osian
JONES
Pwllheli RFC
16
Harry
Cartwright
Mold RFC
17
Oli
SUTER
Mold RFC
18
Jake
HAZLEHURST
Newtown RFC
19
Ben
SALISBURY
Whitchurch (Exiles)
20
Morgan
HARRIES
Llandudno RFC
21
James
STRONG
Mold RFC
22
Gwilym
PARI
Pwllheli RFC
Res
Gethin
WILLIAMS
Nant Conwy RFC
--
J Bryden Lloyd
RGC1404 U16's Team Manager
(01352) 840835
07879 466737
Shirt
Player Name
Club
1
Callum
MITCHELL
Colwyn Bay RFC
2
Luke
WILLIAMS
Mold RFC
3
Sion
HUGHES
Llangefni RFC
4
George
JONES
Wrexham RFC
5
Sam
PARRY
Llandudno RFC
6
Scott
CRITCHLEY
West Park (Exiles)
7
Dafydd Rees
JONES
Denbigh RFC
8
Toby
TWIGG
Whitchurch (Exiles)
9
Joe
HUGHES
Mold RFC
10
Joseff
EDWARDS
Bala RFC
11
Rhodri
MAYOR
COBRA
12
Rhys
WILLIAMS
Mold RFC
13
Emyr
GWYNEDD
Mold RFC
14
David
BOWEN
Mold RFC
15
Osian
JONES
Pwllheli RFC
16
Harry
Cartwright
Mold RFC
17
Oli
SUTER
Mold RFC
18
Jake
HAZLEHURST
Newtown RFC
19
Ben
SALISBURY
Whitchurch (Exiles)
20
Morgan
HARRIES
Llandudno RFC
21
James
STRONG
Mold RFC
22
Gwilym
PARI
Pwllheli RFC
Res
Gethin
WILLIAMS
Nant Conwy RFC
--
J Bryden Lloyd
RGC1404 U16's Team Manager
(01352) 840835
07879 466737
10.09.10 RGC U18 Squad v Scarlets on Sun 12 September 2010
Please find below RGC 1404 UNDER 18 SQUAD DETAILS FOR THIS SUNDAYS GAME V SCARLETS. I would be most grateful if you would publicise through your networks:
1. Joe Simpson- Bangor
2. Gareth Pym- Exiles
3. Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
4. Llew Williams- Caernarfon
5. Jamie Williams- Colwyn Bay
6. James Grundy- Mold
7. Meilir Parry- Bangor
8. Arron Gwyn- Caernarfon
9. Alex Schwarz- Mold
10. Lewis Barker- Mold
11. James Roberts- Mold
12. Jac Williams- Ruthin
13. Mike Jones- Ruthin
14. Jason Blackmore- Ruthin
15. Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
16. Ollie Hughes- Mold
17. Jacob Weaver-Jones- Welshpool
18. Gareth Williams- Welshpool
19. Mareddyd Francis- Exiles
20. Owain Aled- Bala
21. Jack Bennett- Newtown
22. Teddy Brittain- Llanidloes
1. Joe Simpson- Bangor
2. Gareth Pym- Exiles
3. Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
4. Llew Williams- Caernarfon
5. Jamie Williams- Colwyn Bay
6. James Grundy- Mold
7. Meilir Parry- Bangor
8. Arron Gwyn- Caernarfon
9. Alex Schwarz- Mold
10. Lewis Barker- Mold
11. James Roberts- Mold
12. Jac Williams- Ruthin
13. Mike Jones- Ruthin
14. Jason Blackmore- Ruthin
15. Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
16. Ollie Hughes- Mold
17. Jacob Weaver-Jones- Welshpool
18. Gareth Williams- Welshpool
19. Mareddyd Francis- Exiles
20. Owain Aled- Bala
21. Jack Bennett- Newtown
22. Teddy Brittain- Llanidloes
5.9.10
05.09.10 OVER TWO MILLION VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE
Since its launch in September 2009 over TWO MILLION people have visited our website.
These are the monthly statistics - keep surfing!!
Aug 2010 = 173,161 hits
July 2010 = 137,628 hits
Jun 2010 = 89,108 hits
May 2010 = 161,633 hits
Apr 2010 = 309,958 hits
Mar 2010 = 335,212 hits
Feb 2010 = 285,894 hits
Jan 2010 = 347,383 hits
Dec 2009 = 225,219 hits
Nov 2009 = 195,993 hits
Oct 2009 = 234,997 hits
Sep 2009 = 59,716 hits (Since the 22/09/09 only)
These are the monthly statistics - keep surfing!!
Aug 2010 = 173,161 hits
July 2010 = 137,628 hits
Jun 2010 = 89,108 hits
May 2010 = 161,633 hits
Apr 2010 = 309,958 hits
Mar 2010 = 335,212 hits
Feb 2010 = 285,894 hits
Jan 2010 = 347,383 hits
Dec 2009 = 225,219 hits
Nov 2009 = 195,993 hits
Oct 2009 = 234,997 hits
Sep 2009 = 59,716 hits (Since the 22/09/09 only)
05.0.10 Nant Conwy 20 Caernarfon 26 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 04.09.10 Nant Conwy 20 v Caernarfon 26
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Carwyn ap Myrddin, Carwyn Ellis (2)
Trosi / Conversions: Ifan Jones (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Carwyn ap Myrddin (1)
Mae’n ystrydeb bellach mai ‘pwyntiau sy’n ennill gemau’ ac roedd hynny’n wir heddiw. Nant yn methu gyda phedair ymdrech am gic cosb a Chaernarfon yn llwyddo gyda phob cynnig.
Sgôr o 8 - 20 ar yr hanner gyda Carwyn ap yn sgorio cais a chicio cic gosb i Nant. Sgorwyr yr ymwelwyr oedd ceisiau yr un i Rhodri Owen a Dylan Gwyn, y ddau yn cael eu trosi gan Celfyn Morris yn ogystal â dwy gic gosb lwyddiannus ganddo hefyd.
Daeth Nant yn fwy i mewn i’r gêm yn yr ail hanner a bu i Carwyn Ellis sgorio dau gais a throswyd yr ail gan Ifan. Dwy gic gosb i Gaernarfon gan Celfyn eto.
Nid oedd hon yn gêm fudr o gwbl. Serch hynny, gwelwyd pedwar cerdyn melyn - un i Nant a thri i Gaernarfon.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd yn erbyn Pwllheli.
It is a cliché by now that ‘it is points scored that wins matches’. That was certainly true today as Nant failed with four penalty attemps as Caernarfon were successful with their four attempts.
A score of 8 -20 at half time, Nant’s scores being a penlty by Carwyn ap Myrddin and an unconverted try by him as well. Caernarfon’s points came from tries by Rhodri Owen and Dylan Gwyn both converted by Kelvin Morris as well as two successful penalty kicks by Kelvin.
Nant became more forceful during the second half and Carwyn Ellis scored two tries, the second of which was converted by Ifan Jones. Caernarfon had another two penalties successfully converted by Kelvin again.
This would not be classified as a dirty game at all although 3 Caernarfon players were sin binned as well as one from Nant.
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing away at Pwllheli.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 04.09.10 Nant Conwy 20 v Caernarfon 26
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Carwyn ap Myrddin, Carwyn Ellis (2)
Trosi / Conversions: Ifan Jones (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Carwyn ap Myrddin (1)
Mae’n ystrydeb bellach mai ‘pwyntiau sy’n ennill gemau’ ac roedd hynny’n wir heddiw. Nant yn methu gyda phedair ymdrech am gic cosb a Chaernarfon yn llwyddo gyda phob cynnig.
Sgôr o 8 - 20 ar yr hanner gyda Carwyn ap yn sgorio cais a chicio cic gosb i Nant. Sgorwyr yr ymwelwyr oedd ceisiau yr un i Rhodri Owen a Dylan Gwyn, y ddau yn cael eu trosi gan Celfyn Morris yn ogystal â dwy gic gosb lwyddiannus ganddo hefyd.
Daeth Nant yn fwy i mewn i’r gêm yn yr ail hanner a bu i Carwyn Ellis sgorio dau gais a throswyd yr ail gan Ifan. Dwy gic gosb i Gaernarfon gan Celfyn eto.
Nid oedd hon yn gêm fudr o gwbl. Serch hynny, gwelwyd pedwar cerdyn melyn - un i Nant a thri i Gaernarfon.
Dydd Sadwrn nesaf bydd Nant yn chwarae i ffwrdd yn erbyn Pwllheli.
It is a cliché by now that ‘it is points scored that wins matches’. That was certainly true today as Nant failed with four penalty attemps as Caernarfon were successful with their four attempts.
A score of 8 -20 at half time, Nant’s scores being a penlty by Carwyn ap Myrddin and an unconverted try by him as well. Caernarfon’s points came from tries by Rhodri Owen and Dylan Gwyn both converted by Kelvin Morris as well as two successful penalty kicks by Kelvin.
Nant became more forceful during the second half and Carwyn Ellis scored two tries, the second of which was converted by Ifan Jones. Caernarfon had another two penalties successfully converted by Kelvin again.
This would not be classified as a dirty game at all although 3 Caernarfon players were sin binned as well as one from Nant.
Next Saturday, Nant will be playing away at Pwllheli.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
16.8.10
16.08.2010 RGC 1404 U18 and U16 Match Reports
View both of last weekend's opening matches on the U18 and U16 web pages.
JR
JR
12.08.2010 WRU REGIONAL AGE GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR KICK OFF
WRU REGIONAL AGE GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR KICK OFF
The whitewash might only just be dry, but it’s that time of year again. After a summer during which the regions have put in endless hours of preparation in readiness for the WRU Regional Championships, the 2010-11 season will kick off on Sunday afternoon with Gogledd Cymru heading south to take on the Blues.
So what does the new campaign hold in store for the competing sides? Eleven teams, more than 250 young hopefuls and the carrot of taking the next step on the player development pathway, along with earning the bragging rights amongst friends.
Last season, the honours went to the Ospreys under 16s and the Blues under 18s, narrow winners in their respective finals at St Helens and the Brewery Field. This time around, the competition promises to be every bit as tight, equally exciting and most definitely as rewarding for those who take part – on and off the field.
Joe Lydon, head of rugby performance and development at the WRU said; “Once again we are looking forward to the first piece of action. The competition has grown in strength over the past half a dozen years with a great many of our current internationals having cut their teeth in age grade rugby.
“This year promises to be just as competitive and hopefully, for the players, a suitable pathway for them to take the next significant step on their journey towards senior rugby."
The tournament is now in its seventh season with the Blues having recently challenged the domination of the Ospreys and Scarlets. Success at under 20 level for the Blues in 2007 and 2008 and for Blues North under 16s in 2008 and 2009 was followed up by last season’s successful Blues under 18 side.
In the early years, the Scarlets enjoyed a clean sweep in 2004-05 with the Ospreys succeeding in all three age groups 12 months later. In 2006-07, the under 16 and under 18 silverware was back at Llandarcy whilst the Ospreys under 18s have won four of the last five competitions.
The emergence of Gogledd Cymru since their introduction to Age Grade rugby two years ago, has given the tournament even greater meaning in terms of spreading the gospel around Wales. In the first year, the North suffered a whitewash at both age groups. Last year, they enjoyed victories at both levels and for under 18 team manager Will Morecombe, 2010-11 represents another opportunity for the fifth region to grow in stature.
“Of course we would like to win more games, but I think the main focus for us is to continue producing good players,” said Morecombe. “The feeling in the North is good and we are certainly looking forward to getting things underway this weekend.”
After Sunday’s games – the under 16s are at Abercwmboi (1.00pm) and under 18s at Merthyr (1.00pm) – the Scarlets under 16s entertain the Ospreys at Parc y Scarlets on Wednesday evening (7.15) whilst the Dragons take on Blues South at Cross Keys.
At under 18 level, the Ospreys and Scarlets will exchange blows at Llandarcy before Gogledd Cymru’s under 16s and under 18s welcome the Ospreys to Colwyn Bay RFC and Parc Eirias respectively, on August 22.
On August 25th Blues North entertain the Dragons at Abercwmboi (7.15), Blues South welcome the Scarlets to Taffs Well (7.15) and the Blues under 18s make the short trip across the border to Blackwood to play the Dragons. To end the month, on August 29th Gogledd Cymru are once again the hosts – the under 16s meet the Dragons at Colwyn Bay RFC (2.00pm) whilst the under 18s play the Dragons at Parc Eirias (2.00pm).
This season there will be semi-final play-offs at both age groups with first playing fourth at home and the second placed team hosting third to determine the Championship finalists.
Teams:
Blues U18: C Allen; O Jenkins, R Evans, T Pascoe, L Chalke; R Patchell, L O’Brien; C Lewis, E Lewis, B Thyer, L Connolly, C Lacey, E Jenkins (capt), S Pring, L Young. Replacements: J Dando, J Dunning, B Roach, Z Deere, J Raikes, G Thomas, J Phillips
Blues U16: S Hutchinson; J Barnett, A Summerhill, S Edwards, G Smith; S Withers, S Clarke; L Crump, A Gibbs, D Lewis, A Luxton, M Jeczalik, J James (capt), L Davies, B Llewellyn. Replacements: N Evans, K Belmont, J James, G Davies, J Harris, J Evans, J Smedley
Gogledd Cymru U18: D Jones; T Brittain; J Blackmore, M Jones, A Oakden; L Barker, A Bagshaw; J Simpson, G Pym, J Evans, J Williams, G Williams, J Grundy, M Parry, A Gwyn. Replacements: M Bevan, J Weaver-Jones, L Williams, J Harding, A Schwarz, J Williams, L Edwards
Gogledd Cymru U16: O Jones; J Strong, H Edwards, R Williams, O Sharples; E Gwynedd, G Pari; B Salisbury, L Williams, C Mitchell, T Oliver, J Hazlehurst, T Twigg, S Critchley, M Davies. Replacements: J Bullard, T Back, S Parry, A Pope, D E Jones, D Rees Jones, R Mayor
August fixtures:
Sunday 15 August
Blues North v Gogledd Cymru U16 Abercwmboi 1pm
Blues v Gogledd Cymru U18 Merthyr 1pm
Wednesday 18 August
Scarlets v Ospreys U16 Parc y Scarlets 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues South U16 Cross Keys 7.15pm
Sunday 22 August
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U16 Colwyn Bay 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Wednesday 25 August
Blues North v Dragons U16 Abercwmboi 7.15pm
Blues South v Scarlets U16 Taffs Well 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues U18 Blackwood 7.15pm
Sunday 29 August
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U16 Colwyn Bay RFC 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Ends…
The whitewash might only just be dry, but it’s that time of year again. After a summer during which the regions have put in endless hours of preparation in readiness for the WRU Regional Championships, the 2010-11 season will kick off on Sunday afternoon with Gogledd Cymru heading south to take on the Blues.
So what does the new campaign hold in store for the competing sides? Eleven teams, more than 250 young hopefuls and the carrot of taking the next step on the player development pathway, along with earning the bragging rights amongst friends.
Last season, the honours went to the Ospreys under 16s and the Blues under 18s, narrow winners in their respective finals at St Helens and the Brewery Field. This time around, the competition promises to be every bit as tight, equally exciting and most definitely as rewarding for those who take part – on and off the field.
Joe Lydon, head of rugby performance and development at the WRU said; “Once again we are looking forward to the first piece of action. The competition has grown in strength over the past half a dozen years with a great many of our current internationals having cut their teeth in age grade rugby.
“This year promises to be just as competitive and hopefully, for the players, a suitable pathway for them to take the next significant step on their journey towards senior rugby."
The tournament is now in its seventh season with the Blues having recently challenged the domination of the Ospreys and Scarlets. Success at under 20 level for the Blues in 2007 and 2008 and for Blues North under 16s in 2008 and 2009 was followed up by last season’s successful Blues under 18 side.
In the early years, the Scarlets enjoyed a clean sweep in 2004-05 with the Ospreys succeeding in all three age groups 12 months later. In 2006-07, the under 16 and under 18 silverware was back at Llandarcy whilst the Ospreys under 18s have won four of the last five competitions.
The emergence of Gogledd Cymru since their introduction to Age Grade rugby two years ago, has given the tournament even greater meaning in terms of spreading the gospel around Wales. In the first year, the North suffered a whitewash at both age groups. Last year, they enjoyed victories at both levels and for under 18 team manager Will Morecombe, 2010-11 represents another opportunity for the fifth region to grow in stature.
“Of course we would like to win more games, but I think the main focus for us is to continue producing good players,” said Morecombe. “The feeling in the North is good and we are certainly looking forward to getting things underway this weekend.”
After Sunday’s games – the under 16s are at Abercwmboi (1.00pm) and under 18s at Merthyr (1.00pm) – the Scarlets under 16s entertain the Ospreys at Parc y Scarlets on Wednesday evening (7.15) whilst the Dragons take on Blues South at Cross Keys.
At under 18 level, the Ospreys and Scarlets will exchange blows at Llandarcy before Gogledd Cymru’s under 16s and under 18s welcome the Ospreys to Colwyn Bay RFC and Parc Eirias respectively, on August 22.
On August 25th Blues North entertain the Dragons at Abercwmboi (7.15), Blues South welcome the Scarlets to Taffs Well (7.15) and the Blues under 18s make the short trip across the border to Blackwood to play the Dragons. To end the month, on August 29th Gogledd Cymru are once again the hosts – the under 16s meet the Dragons at Colwyn Bay RFC (2.00pm) whilst the under 18s play the Dragons at Parc Eirias (2.00pm).
This season there will be semi-final play-offs at both age groups with first playing fourth at home and the second placed team hosting third to determine the Championship finalists.
Teams:
Blues U18: C Allen; O Jenkins, R Evans, T Pascoe, L Chalke; R Patchell, L O’Brien; C Lewis, E Lewis, B Thyer, L Connolly, C Lacey, E Jenkins (capt), S Pring, L Young. Replacements: J Dando, J Dunning, B Roach, Z Deere, J Raikes, G Thomas, J Phillips
Blues U16: S Hutchinson; J Barnett, A Summerhill, S Edwards, G Smith; S Withers, S Clarke; L Crump, A Gibbs, D Lewis, A Luxton, M Jeczalik, J James (capt), L Davies, B Llewellyn. Replacements: N Evans, K Belmont, J James, G Davies, J Harris, J Evans, J Smedley
Gogledd Cymru U18: D Jones; T Brittain; J Blackmore, M Jones, A Oakden; L Barker, A Bagshaw; J Simpson, G Pym, J Evans, J Williams, G Williams, J Grundy, M Parry, A Gwyn. Replacements: M Bevan, J Weaver-Jones, L Williams, J Harding, A Schwarz, J Williams, L Edwards
Gogledd Cymru U16: O Jones; J Strong, H Edwards, R Williams, O Sharples; E Gwynedd, G Pari; B Salisbury, L Williams, C Mitchell, T Oliver, J Hazlehurst, T Twigg, S Critchley, M Davies. Replacements: J Bullard, T Back, S Parry, A Pope, D E Jones, D Rees Jones, R Mayor
August fixtures:
Sunday 15 August
Blues North v Gogledd Cymru U16 Abercwmboi 1pm
Blues v Gogledd Cymru U18 Merthyr 1pm
Wednesday 18 August
Scarlets v Ospreys U16 Parc y Scarlets 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues South U16 Cross Keys 7.15pm
Sunday 22 August
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U16 Colwyn Bay 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Wednesday 25 August
Blues North v Dragons U16 Abercwmboi 7.15pm
Blues South v Scarlets U16 Taffs Well 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues U18 Blackwood 7.15pm
Sunday 29 August
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U16 Colwyn Bay RFC 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Ends…
3.7.10
02.07.10 FIXTURES 2010/2011
Please put NORTH WALES FIXTURES ON WEB SITE ASAP>
----- Original Message -----
From: WRU
To: gwen.ben@tiscali.co.uk
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject: FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
SWALEC Cup Press Release
FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE FULL SWALEC FIXTURES FOR THE 2010 / 2011 SEASON CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.wru.co.uk/18415.php
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES ALL SET FOR BIG KICK-OFF
The 2010/11 SWALEC National Leagues campaign will kick-off on 4 September with promotions, relegations and moves bringing a fresh outlook to each division.
Ebbw Valestart life in Division 1 East after their relegation from the Premier Division with a tough home fixture against a Llanharan outfit that finished last season only four points behind champions UWIC.
Treorchy, who were in the Premier Division back in 1996-97, are on a march back to former glories and they celebrate a return to Division 1 East by entertaining Blackwood at the Oval.
Last season’s Division 2 East champions, Gilfach Goch, face a difficult visit to the Welfare Ground where they will meet Newbridge on the opening weekend. The home club have had a change of coaches in readiness for the new season, bringing in former home-grown Wales back row international Andrew Gibbs and Jonathan Hawker.
After five seasons in Division 1 East, last season’s champions UWIC have elected to switch their talents to Division 1 West and they open against Whitland at Cyncoed.
Maesteg are another club out to restore former reputations and, after winning promotion from Division 2 West, they begin the new season at Llynfi Road against Bonymaen, although all eyes will be on their derby clash with arch-rivalsBridgend, which is scheduled for 18 September at the Brewery Field.
The last meeting between these clubs came in the Premier Division during the 2007-08 season.
Waunarlwydd, who finished behind Bridgend in Division 2 West, will play host to Llangennech on opening day.
Penarth rubbed shoulders with the top clubs in the old Merit Table and Heineken league days, but a drop in fortunes left them plummeting down the divisions. After being narrowly pipped to the Division 3 South East title by Tylorstown they are now on the way back and a visit to Penallta will signal their return to Division 2 East.
Tylorstown will launch their new campaign with a visit to local rivals Llantwit Fardre, while the two relegated clubs from Division 1 East, Tredegar and Caerphilly, will meet at The Recreation Ground on the opening day in the division below. Last season’s Division 3 East champions, Fleur de Lys, travel to Ynysybwl as they begin life in the upper echelons of the National League pyramid.
Newcastle Emlyn, Skewen and Tondu are the newly promoted clubs in Division 2 West while Cwmllynfell and Builth Wells drop down from Division 1 West.
It is not that long ago that Abertillery were producing players such as Alun Pask, Haydn Morgan and Allan Lewis for the Wales national team, but recent years have seen them drop from the premier division of the old Heineken Leagues to the very bottom division.
But they have re-grouped and are once again becoming a force to be reckoned with, in their new guise of Abertillery BG. Successive promotions have seen them move back up into Division 3 East and they will play relegated Newport Saracens on the opening day.
Division 4 East champions Risca will make the short trip to play Pill Harriers in their opening fixture, while Garndiffaith, who joined Newport Saracens in dropping down from Division 2 East, will be hopeful of an improvement in fortunes when they kick-off against Croesyceiliog.
Dunvant, who had a one-season stay in the Premier Division back in 1999-00, will be starting life down in Division 3 West in September after relegation from Division 2 West. They travel to Crymych for their first fixture in the division, while fellow relegated club Mumbles meet the Cocklemen of Penclawdd.
Also joining Division 3 West are newly promoted Tumble, who will start with a home fixture against Lampeter in their new life in Division 3 West. Morriston will provide tough opposition after they switched from Division 3 West to Division 3 South West and they travel to Brynamman on opening day.
Pencoed are the only club relegated into this division (3S/W) and they kick-off with a home fixture against Glynneath. Aberavon Green Stars and Taibach, the promoted clubs from Division 4 South West, play Seven Sisters and Nantyffyllon respectively.
The Division 4 South East champions Dowlais entertain relegated Abercynon in their new life in Division Three South East while Taffs Well, who finished one place behind Dowlais, make the short trip to Ashcroft Park to play Fairwater.
In the north, the newly crowned champions Nant Conwy will launch their defence at home with a mouthwatering clash against the team from whom they took the title, Caernarfon. The Division 2 North winners Bethesda have moved up to the top division while bottom club Denbigh are dropping down to take their place.
There will be a new addition in Division 2 North with Abergele joining the other nine clubs.
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES
PROMOTIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
Premiership Tonmawr 1 West
1 East Gilfach Goch 2 East
1 East Treorchy 2 East
1 West Maesteg 2 West
1 West Waunarlwydd 2 West
2 West Newcastle Emlyn 3 West
2 West Skewen 3 South West
2 West Tondu 3 South West
2 East Tylorstown 3 South East
2 East Penarth 3 South East
2 East Fleur De Lys 3 East
3 West Tumble 4 West
3 West Pontarddulais 4 West
3 South West Aberavon GS 4 South West
3South West Taibach 4 South West
3 South East Dowlais 4 South East
3 South East Taffs Well 4 South East
3 East Abertillery BG 4 East
3 East Risca 4 East
4 West Neyland 5 West
4 West Aberaeron 5 West
4 South West Birchgrove 5 South West
4 South West Bridgend Sports 5 South Central
4 South East Barry 5 South East
4 East Senghenydd 5 South East
4 East Oakdale 5 East
4 East Blaenavon 5 East
1 North Bethesda 2 North
RELEGATIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 East Ebbw Vale Premiership
2 East Caerphilly 1 East
2 East Tredegar 1 East
2 West Cwmllynfell 1 West
2 West Builth Wells 1 West
3 East Newport Saracens 2 East
3 South East Abercynon 2 East
3 East Garndiffaith 2 East
3 West Dunvant 2 West
3 West Mumbles 2 West
3 South West Pencoed 2 West
4 East Nelson 3 East
4 East Cwmbran 3 East
4 South East Treherbert 3 South East
4 South East Llandaff 3 South East
4 South West Briton Ferry 3 South West
4 South West Maesteg Quins 3 South West
4 West Cardigan 3 West
4 West Llanybydder 3 West
5 East Monmouth 4 East
5 South East Old Illtydians 4 East
5 South East Ferndale 4 South East
5 South Central Pontycymmer 4 South East
5 South Central Resolven 4 South West
5 South Central Tonna 4 South West
5 West Pembroke 4 West
5 West Burry Port 4 West
2 North Denbigh 1 North
MOVES
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 West UWIC 1 East
3 South East Gwernyfed 3 East
3 South West Morriston 3 West
5 South West New Dock Stars 5 West
5 West Llandybie 5 South West
5 South West Baglan 5 South Central
5 South East Wattstown 5 South Central
5 East Blackwood Stars 5 South East
3 North Rhosllanerchrogog 2 North
2 North Abergele 3 North
For further information, contact WRU communications manager Liz Jones tel 07736 056669 / lizjones@wru.co.uk
ENDS
This press release was produced by Sotic Ltd.
If you cannot see this e-mail correctly, please click here.
If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
© Copyright Westgate. All rights reserved.
----- Original Message -----
From: WRU
To: gwen.ben@tiscali.co.uk
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject: FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
SWALEC Cup Press Release
FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE FULL SWALEC FIXTURES FOR THE 2010 / 2011 SEASON CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.wru.co.uk/18415.php
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES ALL SET FOR BIG KICK-OFF
The 2010/11 SWALEC National Leagues campaign will kick-off on 4 September with promotions, relegations and moves bringing a fresh outlook to each division.
Ebbw Valestart life in Division 1 East after their relegation from the Premier Division with a tough home fixture against a Llanharan outfit that finished last season only four points behind champions UWIC.
Treorchy, who were in the Premier Division back in 1996-97, are on a march back to former glories and they celebrate a return to Division 1 East by entertaining Blackwood at the Oval.
Last season’s Division 2 East champions, Gilfach Goch, face a difficult visit to the Welfare Ground where they will meet Newbridge on the opening weekend. The home club have had a change of coaches in readiness for the new season, bringing in former home-grown Wales back row international Andrew Gibbs and Jonathan Hawker.
After five seasons in Division 1 East, last season’s champions UWIC have elected to switch their talents to Division 1 West and they open against Whitland at Cyncoed.
Maesteg are another club out to restore former reputations and, after winning promotion from Division 2 West, they begin the new season at Llynfi Road against Bonymaen, although all eyes will be on their derby clash with arch-rivalsBridgend, which is scheduled for 18 September at the Brewery Field.
The last meeting between these clubs came in the Premier Division during the 2007-08 season.
Waunarlwydd, who finished behind Bridgend in Division 2 West, will play host to Llangennech on opening day.
Penarth rubbed shoulders with the top clubs in the old Merit Table and Heineken league days, but a drop in fortunes left them plummeting down the divisions. After being narrowly pipped to the Division 3 South East title by Tylorstown they are now on the way back and a visit to Penallta will signal their return to Division 2 East.
Tylorstown will launch their new campaign with a visit to local rivals Llantwit Fardre, while the two relegated clubs from Division 1 East, Tredegar and Caerphilly, will meet at The Recreation Ground on the opening day in the division below. Last season’s Division 3 East champions, Fleur de Lys, travel to Ynysybwl as they begin life in the upper echelons of the National League pyramid.
Newcastle Emlyn, Skewen and Tondu are the newly promoted clubs in Division 2 West while Cwmllynfell and Builth Wells drop down from Division 1 West.
It is not that long ago that Abertillery were producing players such as Alun Pask, Haydn Morgan and Allan Lewis for the Wales national team, but recent years have seen them drop from the premier division of the old Heineken Leagues to the very bottom division.
But they have re-grouped and are once again becoming a force to be reckoned with, in their new guise of Abertillery BG. Successive promotions have seen them move back up into Division 3 East and they will play relegated Newport Saracens on the opening day.
Division 4 East champions Risca will make the short trip to play Pill Harriers in their opening fixture, while Garndiffaith, who joined Newport Saracens in dropping down from Division 2 East, will be hopeful of an improvement in fortunes when they kick-off against Croesyceiliog.
Dunvant, who had a one-season stay in the Premier Division back in 1999-00, will be starting life down in Division 3 West in September after relegation from Division 2 West. They travel to Crymych for their first fixture in the division, while fellow relegated club Mumbles meet the Cocklemen of Penclawdd.
Also joining Division 3 West are newly promoted Tumble, who will start with a home fixture against Lampeter in their new life in Division 3 West. Morriston will provide tough opposition after they switched from Division 3 West to Division 3 South West and they travel to Brynamman on opening day.
Pencoed are the only club relegated into this division (3S/W) and they kick-off with a home fixture against Glynneath. Aberavon Green Stars and Taibach, the promoted clubs from Division 4 South West, play Seven Sisters and Nantyffyllon respectively.
The Division 4 South East champions Dowlais entertain relegated Abercynon in their new life in Division Three South East while Taffs Well, who finished one place behind Dowlais, make the short trip to Ashcroft Park to play Fairwater.
In the north, the newly crowned champions Nant Conwy will launch their defence at home with a mouthwatering clash against the team from whom they took the title, Caernarfon. The Division 2 North winners Bethesda have moved up to the top division while bottom club Denbigh are dropping down to take their place.
There will be a new addition in Division 2 North with Abergele joining the other nine clubs.
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES
PROMOTIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
Premiership Tonmawr 1 West
1 East Gilfach Goch 2 East
1 East Treorchy 2 East
1 West Maesteg 2 West
1 West Waunarlwydd 2 West
2 West Newcastle Emlyn 3 West
2 West Skewen 3 South West
2 West Tondu 3 South West
2 East Tylorstown 3 South East
2 East Penarth 3 South East
2 East Fleur De Lys 3 East
3 West Tumble 4 West
3 West Pontarddulais 4 West
3 South West Aberavon GS 4 South West
3South West Taibach 4 South West
3 South East Dowlais 4 South East
3 South East Taffs Well 4 South East
3 East Abertillery BG 4 East
3 East Risca 4 East
4 West Neyland 5 West
4 West Aberaeron 5 West
4 South West Birchgrove 5 South West
4 South West Bridgend Sports 5 South Central
4 South East Barry 5 South East
4 East Senghenydd 5 South East
4 East Oakdale 5 East
4 East Blaenavon 5 East
1 North Bethesda 2 North
RELEGATIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 East Ebbw Vale Premiership
2 East Caerphilly 1 East
2 East Tredegar 1 East
2 West Cwmllynfell 1 West
2 West Builth Wells 1 West
3 East Newport Saracens 2 East
3 South East Abercynon 2 East
3 East Garndiffaith 2 East
3 West Dunvant 2 West
3 West Mumbles 2 West
3 South West Pencoed 2 West
4 East Nelson 3 East
4 East Cwmbran 3 East
4 South East Treherbert 3 South East
4 South East Llandaff 3 South East
4 South West Briton Ferry 3 South West
4 South West Maesteg Quins 3 South West
4 West Cardigan 3 West
4 West Llanybydder 3 West
5 East Monmouth 4 East
5 South East Old Illtydians 4 East
5 South East Ferndale 4 South East
5 South Central Pontycymmer 4 South East
5 South Central Resolven 4 South West
5 South Central Tonna 4 South West
5 West Pembroke 4 West
5 West Burry Port 4 West
2 North Denbigh 1 North
MOVES
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 West UWIC 1 East
3 South East Gwernyfed 3 East
3 South West Morriston 3 West
5 South West New Dock Stars 5 West
5 West Llandybie 5 South West
5 South West Baglan 5 South Central
5 South East Wattstown 5 South Central
5 East Blackwood Stars 5 South East
3 North Rhosllanerchrogog 2 North
2 North Abergele 3 North
For further information, contact WRU communications manager Liz Jones tel 07736 056669 / lizjones@wru.co.uk
ENDS
This press release was produced by Sotic Ltd.
If you cannot see this e-mail correctly, please click here.
If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
© Copyright Westgate. All rights reserved.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)