30.03.10 GC Junior Sevens Competition - COBRA on August Bank Holiday

Ladies/Gents,

We would like to invite you to the inaugural but hopefully annual GCS junior sevens tournament to be held at COBRA rugby club over the August Bank Holiday.

The event is open to Club sides at Under 12’s, 13’s and 14’s from the 2009/10 season; this was chosen to coincide with the current provincial team set up at the corresponding ages.

The aim of the festival is allow Gogledd Cymru South club teams to showcase there skills against each other, create closer ties with neighbouring teams and increase revenue for our provincial setup. Our provincial teams will have first opportunity to enter, with an open invite being sent to other clubs on Sunday April 11th.

I do hope you take this early opportunity to attend, and look forward to seeing all our provincial teams on the day.

Hwyl,


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 1 & Rugby Ready Combined - Bangor RFC 7th, 8th, 15th August. £120. Closing Date 8th July
Level 2 - Coleg Llandrillo 15th, 16th May, 12th, 13th June. £200. Closing Date 15th April

29.03.10 BETHESDA V TREBANOS Adroddiad Robert Davies Report

Bethesda 6 Trebanos 33
Bethesda bowed out of the SWALEC bowl on Saturday to a very strong Trebanos side who came with a game plan to halt the Bethesda machine. Probably they were the best side that have visited Dol Ddafydd in a long time they had youth, pace, and an outstanding defence that knocked Bethesda back at every opportunity. The first half was very even and Bethesda could even have scored a try when they created a 4 to 1 overlap but they took the wrong option. Bethesda were first on the scoreboard when on attack Gareth Edwards chasing a kick ahead was taken out, Mathew Parry slotted over the penalty. Bethesda continued to attack but a superior defence held firm. Trebanos drew level with a long reach penalty for offside and repeated the feat 10 minutes later the kick hitting the crossbar and over Both kicks by Nic Damjanovic. Parry slotted over another penalty for Bethesda and the first half came to a close with the score at 6-6. Second half Trebanos seemed to move up a gear and were spreading the ball along the backs at every opportunity that stretched Bethesda to the limit but they never yielded. Bethesda were having very little possession and their opportunity to attack was limited. Trebanos drew first blood of the second half when Damjanovic put over another penalty to put Trebanos in the lead for the first time 10 minutes into the second half. The defining moment of the game came on the hour when under pressure a reliving kick out of defence was charged down by Trebanos and Chris Harris claimed the try and Danjanovic wit an excellent conversion that made the score 16-6. Bethesda rallied and thru everything they had to try and salvage the game they used the blind side effectively but there were two Trebanos defenders on every Bethesda attacker. Another penalty by Danjanovic increased the lead to 19 6 and the cup tie had gone. in the final minutes of the game and Bethesda showing indiscipline and fustration went down to 14 men with a yellow card and the visitors finished on a high adding two more tries by Full Back Rees Thomas and Andy Penhale both converted by a very accomplished Outside half Nic Damjanovic. A disappointing result for the North Wales side. At the start of the season winning the league was the priority and an excellent cup run has been a great bonus, They return lo league fixtures next week with an away game at COBRA.

26.03.10 RGC 1404 Under 17 Squad v CANADA U17 Mar 31 2010 at Colwyn Bay RFC

RGC 1404 Under 17 Development squad to play Canada on Wednesday 31st March @ Colwyn Bay RFC. K.O. 7:30pm

Tom Rowlands-Flint
Damien Goss-Flint
Matt Bevan-Bala
Lewis Jenkins-Exiles
Gareth Pym-Exiles
Matt Davies-Shotton
Jamie Williams- Colwyn Bay
James Harding-COBRA
Elliott Crowe- Llandudno
Lee Rusovic-Mold
Jamie Kelly- Llandudno
Tom Pryddch-Flint
Glyn Griffiths-Colwyn Bay
Phyl Roberts- Ruthin
Spencer Lumby-Colwyn Bay
Gethin Lloyd- Denbigh
Owain Aled- Bala
Andy Oakden- Exiles
Llew Edwards-Wrexham
Teddy Brittain- Llanidloes
Jack Bennett- Newtown
Sam Backshall- Nant Conwy
Jacob Elwy- Denbigh

25.03.10 MACHYNLLETH REQUIRE HEAD COACH

CLWB RYGBI MACHYNLLETH

VACANCY

Clwb Rygbi Machynlleth have a vacancy and require a HEAD COACH with immediate effect.

The successful applicant would take total control of the 1st XV and put his input with other members of the coaching staff to improving rugby skills at all levels.

A grade 2 licence would be an advantage but not essential as the club would give every help towards the successful applicant achieving higher grades.

The position is not salaried but reasonable out of pocket expenses would be paid plus the use of a mobile phone for communication etc.

Machynlleth currently have some 30 senior players to select from and play in the newly formed division 2 leagues of the North Wales District.

Applications please in the first instance to the secretary of Machynlleth RFC Mr Steve Nicholas at the club house or via e-mail .

Steven.Nicholas@homecall.co.uk
Or allan.Richardson@mypostoffice.co.uk

On behalf of the committee
Allan Richardson

216.03.10 RUTHIN V DENBITH - JOHN PALMER REPORTS

Derby matches between Ruthin and Denbigh are always hotly contested affairs and despite Ruthin’s recent improved form it was Denbigh who grabbed the first points with a penalty and then a converted try putting them 10-0 ahead after 10 minutes. Being behind stirred Ruthin into action and after 15 minutes of play flanker Rob Moore went over for a try which fly half Adam Robson converted. Ruthin began to gain the ascendancy and five minutes before half time Moore got another try which Robson again converted putting the Blues 12-10 at half time. After the break The Blues turned up the pressure and scored another 6 tries at regular intervals throughout the half with no reply from Denbigh. 5 of the tries were converted by Robson. Ruthin’s second half try scorers were second row Dwayne Speakman, wing Huw Parry (2), flanker Clwyd Jones, replacement Tom Crawford and scrumhalf Wil Davies. This win puts Ruthin ahead of Bro Ffestiniog in 5th position (albeit with Bro having two games in hand). Nevertheless being able to concentrate on the league for the rest of the season with a their improved form the Caeddol team have a good chance of finishing higher up the table.

24.03.10 BODEDERN's ARON EVANS CHOSEN FOR WALES U16

.

Aron Evans has just been selected to represent Wales at U16 level. 

The squad travel to Italy over Easter

to play in a tournament which includes France, Italy and England.

Aron is a year 11 pupil at Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern on Anglesey 

and is the captain of the school U16 rugby team. 

This particular team having won the Môn/Arfon league this year, 

the Eryri cup last year (U15), the Môn/Arfon league at U14 

and also the Eryri cup at U13.  He is the second pupil from Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern in two years to gain the honour 

of representing his country at this level 

- following in the footsteps of George North two years ago.

Aron has been a member of Llangefni rugby club for a number of years and is currently a member of their U16 team. 

He also represents RGC U16s regularly.

If you wish to contact me for further details, email this address or phone 01248 715364 or mob. 07979 021589. 

Many thanks, Keith Withers.

25.03.10 - BETHESDA READY FOR BIG GAME

25.03.10 - BETHESDA READY FOR BIG GAME

A large crowd is anticipated next Saturday at Dol Dafydd for the Quater Final of the Swalec bowl against Trebanos from the Swansea area. Both teams are having an excellent season with Bethesda losing one game in the league and once in the N W Cup while Trebanos up to a week ago had only lost one and drawn one according to their website they played last Friday and will also play on Wednesday this week. Former Wales scrum half Robert Jones  and outside half Arwel Thomas are former players ot Trebanos RFC,  Bethesda will have a a fully fit squad for the game with hooker Steve Roberts returning  from working in Scotland and free scoring wing Gwyn Hughes returns to the squad after a successful run out and a try against Llangefni two weeks ago. Both teams are allowed to name a squad of 22 players for the Quarter Final and the game will have a referee and two neutral touch judges. Kick off for the game is at 2  o clock  Bethesda supporters will remember their epic game against Cardiff last year and will hope for the same commitment and endeavour  this time round and a passage to the Semi Final .

Regards,

Robert Davies

19.03.10 CANADIAN U17 to tour NORTH WALES at EASTER

The Canadian National Under 17 Team will be spending the week leading up to Easter in North Wales as they prepare for the Wellington School Tournament where they will face Portugal,Scotland and Italy, and as a part of their preperation they will play two matches against the RGC 1404 Under 17 Team on Wednesday 31st March and Friday,2nd April.- Venues to be confirmed-

Not surprisingly, RGC 1404 Under 17 Head Coach Mike Harper, was delighted with the opportunity to test the best young players against International Competition,

' The 2 games against the Canadians fall ideally into our Spring Training Programme as we seek to finalise our squad for this Autumns regional age-grade championship. It will be an opportunity for the boys to test themselves against what is bound to be a physical and enthusiastic Canadian team,and gain some idea of the work that they need to do between now and the Autumn.'

The visit of the young Canadians,who will be staying at Rydal School during their stay in North Wales,further strengthens the ties that link Gogledd Cymru with Canada and are most visible with the presence of a number of Canadians in the RGC 1404 senior Team.

19.3.10 Nant 39 (7 tries) Colwyn Bay 7(1 try)

Nant are back on track in their quest to retain Division 1 North title after beating Colwyn Bay at home last night.

17.03.10 OSPREYS AGE-GRADE PLANS

Age-grade preparations underway for 2010/11 season




Date: Friday 12th March 2010

Issued on behalf of Ospreys











Just weeks after the Eyasses claimed the silverware following a 29-28 win over the Scarlets in the WRU U-16 Championship Final, preparations are already underway for next season, with the Ospreys taking a closer look at the current U-15 District sides from across the region.



Ospreys staff are hosting weekly sessions each Monday evening at the Llandarcy Academy of Sport, where players are invited along to train with the region's age-grade coaching team, while both the players and their parents are participating in a series of educational seminars that are aimed at preparing the players for a future in rugby.



The weekly sessions sees Afan Nedd, Bridgend and Swansea District U-15 players coming in on a rotational basis, where one group will be taking part in weight sessions with Academy Conditoning Coaches, while another group will be involved in skills sessions, in addition to attending seminars that focus on either psychology, nutrition, medical or holistic development. While the youngsters are training, their parents are also invited along to participate in similar seminars, that are aiming to provide them with the information they need to fully sport their child as they take the first steps towards a lengthy career in the game.



Andrew Millward, Regional Performance Development Manager, said:



"It may have been only a few weeks ago that we had our U-16 side involved in their final against the Scarlets, but preparations for next season with the age grade sides are well and truly underway already. At the moment, we are bringing in the potential next batch of under-16's in from the three District sides, who are all currently under-15's, and they will come in weekly on rotation for us to have a good look at, and for them to have a good look at us.



"It means that we are working with a wider pool of players, just over 100 at the moment, and they all have a chance to impress before it gets worked down to a manageable squad for next season. There'll be groups from two districts in on a Monday evening, one working with the coaches while the other group will have an educational seminar, with the same topic covered in a separate session for parents of that group. The sessions cover a wide range of things that all have a direct impact on their development as a rugby player and as a young man. We cover psychology, medical protocols, nutrition, and holistic.



"The Psychology arm will be covered by Dr Steve Mellalieu from Swansea University, who works with the senior team, and he'll be advising them on how to prepare for matches, motivation, that sort of thing. Daloni Lucas will speak to the boys and their parents about the medical side of things, looking at injury prevention and the protocols that are in place regarding injured players. Nutrition is covered off by Kath John and is possibly the most important topic for the parents as it covers what food they need to buy and prepare for the boys. At the end of the course is the holistic sessions with Reverend Steve Jones. With so much going on in the boys lives at that age his role is hugely important. There are big demands on them from all areas and Steve is able to provide support and guidance for them to help them deal with issues such as exams, relationships, domestic problems at home such as parents splitting up. They are all things that can have a huge effect on a teenage boy, and the players and their parents need to be aware of what we can do to help them through what is always a difficult time in their lives.



"These weekly sessions are running over 12 weeks until the end of April, and they are crucial to us in terms of putting together the U-16 squad for next season. They are also crucial to these young boys, and will help to set them on the right path as rugby players and as people, by providing them with valuable advice and guidance that will benefit them in all areas of their lives, on and off the pitch."



In addition to the next batch of U-16's, Millward and his staff are also working closely with the new U-18 squad in preparation for next season, with the players and parents taking part in a similar development programme over the same period. Millward explained:



"We are also working with a smaller group, which consists of players preparing for under-18's rugby for next season, which covers similar subjects, but because of the fact that this is a smaller, more focused group, we are able to cover off things in a lot more depth. Instead of just having one session per area for parents and players, with this age group we are running three sessions covering each area.



"It's vitally important that the under-18's and their parents buy into these sessions, even more so than the under-16's to be honest. It may be that they think they've covered it off already, but you have to remember that some of these boys may be just months away from starting their careers as professional rugby players and as such, they need to be ready and this will help them make that step.



"It's about getting an understanding of what's to come for them, what the expectations are and what standards they have to live by, on and off the field, that will make them better players and better people. I'm confident that the development programme we have in place at the Ospreys will produce not just better rugby players, but also, better people, and these sessions are just the first building blocks towards that, so it's important that we have the full commitment of players and parents over these next couple of months."

ENDS





Peter Owen

Ospreys Media Manager



07958 042 557



peter.owen@ospreysrugby.com

15.3.10. North Wales Senior Cup and Plate Draw/Results

SENIOR CUP and PLATE  Draw/results
Pwllheli beat Ruthin 28-23 on aggregate
Colwyn Bay beat COBRA 44-33 on aggregate.




SENIOR CUP SEMI FINALS
Nant Conwy v Caernarfon

 Pwllheli v Mold or Dolgellau



SENIOR PLATE SEMI FINALS

Bala v Colwyn Bay

Bro Ffestiniog v Rhyl



The round is to be played on a 'straight' knockout basis with the 1st club being given HOME advantage.
Round to be completed by 18th April 2010.

15.3.10 George North in Wales U18 Six Nations Squad

WRU PRESS RELEASE




Issued: 11 March 2010



Wales Under 18 Five Nations squad and fixtures announced



Wales Under 18 head coach Simon King has named his 26 man squad for the forthcoming Under 18 international games, which includes a place for Wales squad member Tom Prydie. The fixture list for King's youngsters begins with a trip to Melrose to face Scotland next Sunday and continues with England at Swansea RFC on Sunday 28 March. These matches form part of the Five Nations fixture list for the side and culminate in the Under 18 Five Nations festival which takes place in Wales this year over the Easter period. The hosts will face Ireland and Italy at Llandovery RFC on Friday 2nd and Saturday 10th April respectively (both at 2pm).



The coaching team delayed naming their final squad in order to watch players in action in the WRU Regional Under 18 final, the two Wales Under 18 training squad games against Leicester Academy and a trial game last weekend.



King said, "We feel we have more strength in depth than in recent years with three or four players pushing for places in a number of positions. Our aim is to develop as many players as possible to the best of their ability so it's great to see so many players stepping up to the next level - 19 of the Wales Under 20 squad that face France were capped at Under 18 level."



Prydie is a travelling reserve for Warren Gatland's Wales squad in Ireland this weekend, along with forwards Ken Owens and Dan Lydiate. Prydie could be called into the match day 22 should any back sustain an injury during tomorrow's captain's run or Saturday's pre-match warm up.



King added: "Tom's experience as part of the Wales squad will have benefitted his development greatly, but it will also act as a great carrot for the rest of the Under 18 squad who can see that if they work hard and perform well, they will have the same opportunity. Tom has a huge amount of potential, he's a great physical specimen and I'm sure will be looking forward to playing for Wales Under 18 in our Five Nations campaign.



"We have enjoyed a good period of preparation so far. A number of our squad players were involved with us last season and for the game against Australian Schools XV in December which was a great test for us. We had two very competitive games against an older Leicester Academy XV over the past month and the Regional Under 18 Championship once again provided an excellent opportunity for the best players in the Regions to develop and put their hands up for selection.



"It's important we start well against Scotland. They are always a big, strong side, they will have a lot of support in Melrose and whilst we beat them at the Five Nations festival last season, it was a tough match. Next up is England who are always the yardstick at this age group. In the last four seasons, they have toured New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina so they are continually raising the bar in the northern hemisphere. It will be great to be at home for the Five Nations this season. We had some fantastic support in Colwyn Bay for the Australian match in December and hopefully the Welsh rugby public will come to Llandovery at Easter for some great double headers."



Wales Under 18 Five Nations squad:



Backs: Tom Prydie (Ospreys), Harley Thompson (Blues), Harry Robinson (Blues), George North (Scarlets), Luke Williams (Scarlets), Leighton Bellamore (Dragons), Sam Campbell (Blues), Eli Walker (Ospreys), Matthew Morgan (Ospreys), Joseff Griffin (Blues), Tom Habberfield (Ospreys), Jonathan Evans (Dragons)



Forwards: Rob Evans (Scarlets), Darran Harris (Blues), Will Griff John (Blues), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Kirby Myhill (Scarlets), Jack Dando (Blues), Cory Hill (Blues), Matthew Screech (Blues), Luke Hamilton (Scarlets), Ellis Jenkins (Blues), Callum Thomas (Blues), Thomas Young (Blues), Dan Baker (Ospreys), Owen Sheppeard (Blues)



Wales Under 18 fixtures 2010



Scotland (Melrose RFC) Sunday, 21 March 3pm

England (St. Helens, Swansea) Sunday, 28th March 2pm



Under 18 Five Nations festival, Llandovery RFC, April 2 - 10



Friday 2 April

Wales v Ireland 2pm

Scotland v England 4pm

Tuesday 6 April

England v Ireland 2pm

Scotland v Italy 4pm

Saturday 10 April

Wales v Italy 2pm

Scotland v Ireland 4pm



For further information, contact Liz Jones WRU communications manager tel 07736 056669 /lizjones@wru.co.uk

10.03.10 Newly constituted Division 2 North and Division 3 North fixtures

2 North 3 North


6th March Bethesda v Dolgellau Llanidloes v Wrexham Bala v COBRA Newtown v Bangor Machynlleth v Rhyl Rhos v Welshpool

27th March Dolgellau v Bala Bangor v Llanidloes Bethesda v Machynlleth Newtown v Rhos Rhyl v COBRA Welshpool v Wrexham

3rd April Bala v Machynlleth Welshpool v Bangor Rhyl v Dolgellau Llanidloes v Rhos COBRA v Bethesda Wrexham v Newtown

10th April Dolgellau v Bethesda Wrexham v Llanidloes COBRA v Bala Bangor v Newtown Rhyl v Machynlleth Welshpool v Rhos

17th April Bala v Dolgellau Llanidloes v Bangor Machynlleth v Bethesda Rhos v Newtown COBRA v Rhyl Wrexham v Welshpool

24th April Machynlleth v Bala Bangor v Welshpool Dolgellau v Rhyl Rhos v Llanidloes Bethesda v COBRA Newtown v Wrexham

See Also Fixtures page on website

10.03.10 UPDATED REFEREES LIST

NORTH WALES SOCIETY OF RUGBY UNIONS REFEREES


REFEREE AND ADVISORS CONTACT DETAILS

OCTOBER 2009

WRU LEVEL TWO REFEREES

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Kevin ANKERS 01244 549030 07877 174101

Alun BAGSHAW 01352 763770 01244 831531 07950 861777 alun.bagshaw@tiscali.co.uk

Simon BRITTAIN 07974 127974 stjbi@btinernet.com

Derek DAVIES 01352 751429 07880 952761 davies-tudela@tiscali.co.uk

Eirian DAVIES 01248 716653 eirian@davies1159.freeserve.co.uk

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05.03.10 GWYL RYGBI'R HEN HOGIA EWROP 2010 CAERNARFON - MEHEFIN 10fed i'r 13eg

GWYL RYGBI'R HEN HOGIA EWROP 2010


CAERNARFON - MEHEFIN 10fed i'r 13eg



Mae'n siwr eich bod wedi clywed am y digwyddiad rugbi enfawr sy'n digwydd yn Nghaernarfon mis Mehefin. Bydd 33 tim led-led Ewrop yn dod i Gaernarfon ar gyfer penwythnos o Hwyl, Brawdgarwch a Chyfeillgarwch, dyna yw motto rygbi'r Hen Hogia..

Tybed os oes modd i ni gael sylw ar eich wefan? Dwi eisioes wedi siarad efo Vaughan, Alwyn, Peredur ac Austin yn eich cyfarfod blynyddol a wedyn yn Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon yn ystod y cyflwyniad i RGC 1404 ac maen't i gyd i weld yn gefnogol iawn i'r Wyl.

Garin Jenkins yw Ambassador yr Wyl a mae 'na lun ohono efo Mopi ein mascot a fi ar Y Morfa yn Nghaernarfon wedi atodi i hwn.



Cewch fwy o hanes ar ein wefan: www.ygog.com/2010



Efaillai y gallwn rhoi link o'r ddwy wefan i'w gilydd.



EUROPEAN GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY FESTIVAL 2010

CAERNARFON - JUNE 10th to 13th



I'm certain that you've heard of the huge rugby Festival which is coming to Caernarfon in June. 33 teams from all over Europe will be in Caernarfon for a weekend of Fun,Friendship and Fraternity, which is the G.O. motto.

Would it be possible to promote the Festival through your website? Could we forge a link between both websites?

I've already spoken to Vaughan, Alwyn, Peredur and Austin at your AGM and then again at the presentation for RGC 1404 at my Club, Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon. They all are supportive of the Festival.

Garin Jnekins is the Festival Ambassador and there is a photo attached to this showing Garin with the Festival mascot Mopi and me.

More information is to be found on our website: www.ygog.com/2010



Diolch yn fawr



Emrys



Emrys Ll Jones

Cadeirydd Pwyllgor Trefnnu'r Wyl

Festival Organising Committee Chairman











Garin Mopi a Fi.JPG

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03.03.10 MOLD RUGBY CLUB SEEK HEAD COACH

Name: Keith Nicholls Address: c/o Mold RFC Tel_Nos: 01352 750925 enquiry: PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING ON THE GC WEB SITE: MOLD RFC are one of the leading clubs in Wales producing young, talented individuals. In the last 3 years former Mold players have made a significant impact at a national level (Rob McCusker, Scarlets and Wales Sevens; Haydn Pugh, Neath and Wales U20s; James King, Aberavon, Ospreys and Wales U20s; and Rhys Williams, Warrington Wolves and Wales RL are all products of the club). We are now seeking an enthusiastic and committed head coach for the Season 2010/11 and beyond. Interested individuals should apply in writing either by email or post to the Honorary Secretary c/o 7 Llys Menden, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1GF, or by e-mail keithandkaren @ tiscali.co.uk Job Description To attend twice weekly training sessions (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) and lead the senior squad (1st and 2nd team). To devise drills, exercises and the like and to deliver them (supported by assistant coaches) to the senior squad. To lead, and liaise with the Club Captain, 2nd Team Manager and Youth Team Coaches on selection issues. To attend once monthly Playing Committee meetings To attend Saturday fixtures (and occasional midweek games) as required, and analyse / review / and report to the 1st team. The Post holder will be responsible for all playing matters associated with the first team, and will report to the Chair of the Playing Committee. 1st and 2nd team managers, the Fixture Secretary and others will deal with all administrative matters and match day logistics. The post is not salaried, but reasonable travel expenses will be repaid, the club will provide a mobile phone for the purpose of club business, and the club will support the coaches progression through the WRU Coaching Award Scheme (to an envisaged maximum of Level 3).

02.03.10 North Wales U15 v Lancashire U15 Feb 28, 2010

“This was the third meeting of these two sides in the past two seasons with North Wales coming out on top on the previous two occasions. The North Wales players knew that this would be a hard fought encounter as Lancashire are always strong given the size of the catchment area and the quality of its feeder clubs.

The first fifteen minutes were keenly contested around the halfway line, with both sets of forwards testing each other and wing-forwards Alex Pope and Dafydd Jones providing constant on-the-shoulder support to bruising carries by Max Davies, Sion Hughes and Callum Mitchell.
As the game wore on, the North Wales pack began to dominate its much larger rivals with a mixture of well honed technique and high fitness levels. In particular the set- piece at scrum and lineout were superb, with Lancashire being driven backwards and second row Oli Suter and hooker Luke Williams dominating the lineout.
Towards the end of the first half, Lancashire began to concede an increasing number of penalties at the breakdown and were punished by the boot of Osian Jones who pegged them back in the corners, from where North Wales were unlucky not to score from a well driven maul which ended in a knock-on whilst crossing the line.
However, Lancashire’s relief was short lived as from the ensuing scrum they were driven off their ball and Tom Davies quickly released Dave Bowen to crash over next to the posts after a trademark barnstorming run. The try was duly converted by Osian Jones.
At half time, North Wales made a number of changes, particularly in the pack, to allow some less experienced players to gain some valuable game time at this level. Lancashire also made several changes. The number of simultaneous changes in hindsight was perhaps challenging as the second half was much more evenly contested, with the Lancashire pack exerting considerable pressure at the set-piece which consequently allowed their back-line to look far more dangerous with clean ball. However, the North Wales back-line held its shape with captain Rhys Williams leading the defence with some bone-crunching tackling.

The second half was scoreless and at the final whistle North Wales were deserved victors, but all credit to the Lancashire players who battled hard right up to the end in what was an excellent game, played with exemplary spirit.
The result and the way in which the team played, particularly in the first half was a significant improvement on the previous outing when North Wales narrowly lost to Yorkshire and bodes well for the future.”

Mawrth 1af Nant Conwy v Llangefni Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Reports

Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy




Sadwrn / Saturday 27.02.10 Nant Conwy 28 v Llangefni 9



Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup

(Cyfanswm tros ddau gymal / Aggregate score over two legs = 35 – 31 i/to Nant Conwy)



Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:

Ceisiau / Tries: Llywarch ap Myrddin, Carwyn Ellis, Dewi James, Ioan Davies,



Trosi / Conversion: Llywarch ap Myrddin (4)



Yn wir, Nant a fu’n ymosod drwy gydol y gêm hon. Ar ôl pwyso a phwyso am hanner awr gyfan gyda’r bas olaf yn cael ei bwrw ymlaen bedair gwaith o leiaf, sgoriodd Carwyn Lloyd Milburn gic gosb i Langefni. Gyda’r chwiban am hanner amser ar fin cael ei chwythu, llwyddodd Llywarch i dorri drwy’r llinell amddiffynnol o’r diwedd gan sgorio cais o dan y pyst. Roedd y trosiad yn un hawdd iddo. Nant felly yn parhau i fod 13 pwynt ar ei hol hi ar yr hanner.

Yn fuan yn yr ail hanner, sgoriodd Carwyn ei ail gic gosb i wneud pethau’n waeth i Nant!

Gyda chwarter awr ar ôl a Nant yn dal ati i bwyso’n barhaus ac yn anlwcus ar sawl achlysur llwyddodd y capten, Carwyn i sgorio cais ar y llinell ar ôl sawl gwthiad yn dilyn ei gilydd. Trosiad cywir arall gan Llywarch. Dau funud arall, dyna Dewi yn sgorio cais hynod debyg i’r un a sgoriodd Nant yn yr hanner cyntaf. Llywarch yn trosi eto. Y sgoriau yn gyfartal tros y ddau gymal yn awr. Yn syth o’r ail gychwyn, dyfarnwyd cic gosb i Langefni a chamodd eu rhif 10, Carwyn ymlaen i droi’r ornest o’u plaid hwy.

Dau funud yn unig oedd yn weddill, pan fu i Ioan guro’i gyn-dim allan ar yr asgell a rhedeg o dan y pyst i sgorio’r cais pwysig. Llywarch yn trosi i roddi buddugoliaeth o 4 pwynt yn unig i Nant tros y ddau gymal.

Y Sadwrn nesaf, bydd Nant yn chwarae gêm Gynghrair i ffwrdd yng Nghaernarfon.



It would be true to state that Nant were attacking throughout this match. They could easily have scored tries on four occasions early in the match but the final pass was knocked on each time. Against the run of play after half an hour, Llangefni’s no. 10, Carwyn Lloyd Milburn scored with a penalty. Right on the stroke of half time, Llywarch, at last found a gap in the Llangefni defence and scored a try under the posts. An easy conversion for him which meant that Nant were 13 points in arrears at the interval.

Early in the second half, Nant were punished again with a successful penalty kick by Carwyn for Llangefni.

With only a quarter of an hour left and Nant continuing to be camped in the Llangefni half, there were three consecutive rucks by the try line and Nant’s captain and no. 8 finally squeezed over to touch the ball down on that elusive try line. A successful conversion by Llywarch followed. Another two minutes play and there was a repitition of Nant’s try in the first half but this time it was the lock, Dewi that dived under the posts for a try. Llywarch successful with the follow up again. At this time the aggregate scores were level!

But, immediately from the re start, Llangefni were awarded another penalty and up stepped Carwyn again to take his side 3 points ahead.

There were only two minutes left when winger, Ioan had the last laugh over his ex team mates when he beat the defence with speed and touched down under the posts again. Llywarch made sure of gaining the win ( by 4 points onl over the two legs) with a successful conversion.

Next Saturday, Nant will return to League action and will be playing Caernarfon away.



Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)

Mawrh 1af Bethesda v Rhos Adroddiad Robert Davies Reports

Last game of the north Division 2 brought together the top team against the bottom Rhos were never going to win the game because they opted for unopposed scrums and under the rules you cannot win the game. Full credit must be given to Rhos they put in a lot of effort but Bethesda were far to strong. The first try came as early as the first minute from Gareth Edwards. Mathew Parry scored a hat trick of tries and also 8 conversions for a personal tally of 31points Edwards scored a second try and a conversion Cameron Moore got a brace of tries as so did Dylan Hughes other tries were scored by Llion Lloyd, Gareth Wyn, Dafydd Thomos , Arwyn Griffiths and Dylan Williams Rhos had some fine spells in the second half and held the Bethesda scoring machine to only 5 tries. Coach Will Sanderson used up all the squad in the exercise and by the end of the season they will all play a big part because next week sees the start of the challenge against the three top teams in Mid Wales where Bethesda are at home to Dolgellau who topped the Mid Wales League. Great news reached the club on Tuesday night that they had drawn against Trebanos from the Swansea in the quarter final of the SWALEC plate competition 0n 27 of March that should make it another historic day for Clwb Rygbi Bethesda Bethesda 2nds lost to Bala 2nds 22-15








Regards,







Robert Davies