PRINCIPALITY BUILDING SOCIETY SUMMER TEST
Issued: Wednesday, 28 April, 2010
Wales will face rugby's reigning world champions South Africa at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 5 June (kick-off 2.30pm) in the 'Principality Building Society Summer Test.'
The Welsh Rugby Union today announced a new partnership with Wales' largest building society, Principality, which is itself celebrating 150 years at the heart of the nation.
The deal provides a significant boost to Welsh rugby and allows Principality Building Society the naming rights to the match, which serves as a mouth-watering appetizer to Wales' two-match summer tour of New Zealand a week later, and will provide a raft of other benefits and offers to its 500,000-plus members.
Through a range of promotions running alongside the partnership, the Society's members will have the opportunity to not only win tickets to the game, but also meet the Wales team, visit training sessions and even present the Prince William Cup to the winning side on match-day.
The Principality Building Society already has a long association with the WRU, having sponsored the Welsh Premiership since 2005 and previously the WRU's main knock-out cup competition from 2001 to 2003.
Formed in 1860, the Welsh building society is 21 years older than the WRU and is as much a part of the fabric of Wales as the national game itself.
The WRU has already sold in excess of 40,000 tickets for the clash with the Springboks on what could be an historic day for head coach Warren Gatland and his men.
The Principality Building Society Summer Test celebrates the 10th anniversary of the only time Wales have beaten the Boks in 23 attempts, the 29-19 victory at the Millennium Stadium's inaugural match on 26 June, 1999 - (Wales have lost to South Africa 21 times since 1906, the seventh meeting between the two sides in 1970, at the national stadium in Cardiff, ended in a 6-6 draw).
"This new partnership with Principality Building Society really is the icing on the cake of what could be a truly historic and inspiring day for Welsh rugby," said WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis.
"Warren and his players have a gilt edged opportunity to repeat history against the current world champions and lay down a marker ahead of an equally tough two-Test tour of New Zealand.
"I'm sure the drama and potential which surrounds this fixture has been part of the draw for the Principality Building Society whose new partnership with the WRU sees them involved with us at international level for the first time, though they have a long history themselves of supporting Welsh rugby.
"We had the Principality Cup for three seasons from 2001 and have been partners with the Principality Premiership since 2005, an association set to continue to run into 2011, and now we have the Principality Building Society Summer Test as they celebrate their 150th year in existence.
"We are two organisations which are right at the very heart of Wales and our growing association is to the mutual benefit of the society's members and Welsh rugby fans alike."
Commenting on the partnership, Graeme Yorston, Chief Operating Officer at Principality Building Society, said: "We are thrilled to support this special celebration fixture in our 150th anniversary year, providing welsh fans with a unique opportunity to see the summer tour squad put through their paces before they jet off to New Zealand.
"The Society shares a long and proud history with the Welsh Rugby Union, which we believe is central to the culture and heritage of Wales. The Principality Building Society Summer Test is the perfect mix of tradition and innovation which will capture the enthusiasm and patriotism of people across the country.
"In our very special anniversary year we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of Wales and our support of one of the biggest, most unique events on the welsh calendar this year, is our way of saying Diolch!"
Wales head coach Warren Gatland added: "I'd like to welcome the Principality Building Society to international rugby and I obviously hope we can do justice to their new partnership with the WRU with a performance the nation can be proud of.
"We have said all along that we want to play the best teams in order to better ourselves and they don't come much bigger than the world champions on home turf in front of a bumper Millennium Stadium crowd baying for a win.
"Wales, the WRU and now the Principality Building Society have a tremendous opportunity to make history on 5th June and we are all very much looking forward to it."
Tickets for the Wales v South Africa fixture are currently on public sale and are selling in their hundreds on a daily basis.
With more than 41,000 gone over a month in advance of the sizzling summer afternoon clash against the world champion Springboks, fans are already voting with their feet so interested parties are advised to act quickly.
Priced at £25 per person or £80 for a family ( 2 adults, 2 children) tickets for the 'Principality Building Society Summer Test' can be purchased from at the WRU's Cardiff Arms Store (No 8 Westgate Street, Cardiff); via Ticketmaster (tel 08442 777888, www.ticketmaster.co.uk), Ticketline (02920 230130, www.ticketlineuk.com) and via the WRU Official Website www.wru.co.uk/tickets.
The remaining WRU hospitality packages can be snapped up from £119 for the 'SA Gold' package and fans should act fast to secure the hottest tickets via the official website www.millenniumstadium.com.
Further hospitality information is available online for all packages including the 'Platinum Suite' at £229 and the recently launched 'Springbox Suite' at £139 after popular demand.
For further information and to obtain relevant logos and/or pictures please contact:
Simon Rimmer
Wales National Squad Communications Manager
WRU Group, Millennium Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS
Email (inc blackberry): srimmer@wru.co.uk
M: 07825 981 128
Tel (switchboard): 02920 822391
Or
Emma Stanford
External Affairs Coordinator
Principality Building Society
Tel: 02920 773788, Emma.Stanford@principality.co.uk
Notes to editors (Principality Building Society):
* Formed in 1860, Principality is Wales's largest building society.
* The Society is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
* The Society is committed to supporting the communities of Wales.
* With more branches (51) in Wales than any other building society, Principality is the 8th largest building society in the UK.
* The Society has assets of over £6 billion.
* Principality is committed to remaining a mutual organisation.
ENDS
28.4.10
24.04.10 Caernarfon v Ruthin - John Palmer Reports
See match report attached and link below
http://www.rygbirhuthun.com/Pages/MatchReport.aspx?FixtureDetails=607
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26.4.10
24.04.10 Nant Conwy v Denbigh Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Reports
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 24.04.10 Nant Conwy 52 v Dinbych / Denbigh 7
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Grant Jones (2), Gareth Jones (2), Osian Roberts, Simonie Roolka,, Ifan Jones, Llywarch ap Myrddin
Trosi / Conversions: Llywarch ap Myrddin (6)
Ar brynhawn sych a braf, tir caled a gêm gynghrair olaf Nant gartref, roedd Nant mewn rheolaeth drwy’r hanner cyntaf ac yn neg munud olaf y gêm. Roedd Nant yn gwrth ymosod yn glinigol a sgoriwyd pedwar cais cyn yr hanner gan y cefnwyr. Grant ar ôl 12 munud, a’r tramorwr Simonie bedwar munud wedyn yn dangos ei gryfder trwy daflu pedair ymdrech i’w daclo i ffwrdd., Ifan wedyn chwarter ffordd drwodd o dan y pyst gydag Osian yn gweld ei gyfle i gael y pedwerydd funud cyn yr egwyl trwy dorri o fôn y sgrym. Bu i Llywarch drosi y tri chais olaf. Sgôr o 26 - 0 ar yr hanner gyda’r pwynt bonws wedi’i ennill.
Daeth Dinbych fwy i’r gêm am 20 munud cyntaf yr ail hanner ac, yn wir sgoriodd Dion Howatson gais haeddiannol iddynt ar ôl 6 munud a’i drosi hefyd. Ni fu unrhyw sgôr wedyn serch fod Nant wedi gorwedd ar eu rhwyfau braidd yn y gwres llethol tan y 10 munud olaf. Yn y cyfnod olaf hwnnw, dangosodd bechgyn Nant eu ffitrwydd trwy sgorio pedwar cais arall gan dorri’n rhwydd erbyn hyn trwy amddiffyn Dinbych. Gareth yn rhuthro drwodd am ddau o’r ceisiau, grant yn rhuthro o’i hanner ei hun i sgorio o dan y pyst a Llywarch yn sgorio cais o dan y pyst gyda munud ar ôl.. Eto, trosodd dri o’r ceisiau hyn gyda chiciau adlam erbyn hyn i arbed amser.
Sgôr derfynol o 52 - 7 felly. Bydd gêm olaf Nant yn y gynghrair i ffwrdd yn Rhuthun ar yr 8fed Mai 2010.
On a dry and beautiful afternoon, a hard surface and Nant’s last home league match of the seasion, Nant were in control throughout the first half and then the last ten minutes of the match. Nant counter attacked clinically at times with the backs scoring four tries before the interval with Llywarch converting three. Grant was the first to touch down after 12 minutes followed by Simionie (Jim) four minutes later. Ifan a quarter way through the match with Osian braking from the base of the scrum a minute before the break to gain the bonus point for the team. A score of 26 – 0 on the whistle.
Nant relaxed a bit during the second half on the hard surface and in the hot weather. Denbigh scored a deserved try through their no.12, Dion Howatson after 7 minutes – a try that he then duly converted. Nant re discovered their clinical edge in the last 10 minutes and ran in four further tries with Llywarch converting three of them in a drop goal fashion to save time.. Gareth broke through a tiring defence twice to score under the posts and Grant ran in for a try having started his run well in his own half. Llywarch completed the scoring with a converted try with a minute left.
A final score of 52 – 7 then. Nant’s final league match of the season will be away to Ruthin on Saturday, 8th May 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 24.04.10 Nant Conwy 52 v Dinbych / Denbigh 7
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Grant Jones (2), Gareth Jones (2), Osian Roberts, Simonie Roolka,, Ifan Jones, Llywarch ap Myrddin
Trosi / Conversions: Llywarch ap Myrddin (6)
Ar brynhawn sych a braf, tir caled a gêm gynghrair olaf Nant gartref, roedd Nant mewn rheolaeth drwy’r hanner cyntaf ac yn neg munud olaf y gêm. Roedd Nant yn gwrth ymosod yn glinigol a sgoriwyd pedwar cais cyn yr hanner gan y cefnwyr. Grant ar ôl 12 munud, a’r tramorwr Simonie bedwar munud wedyn yn dangos ei gryfder trwy daflu pedair ymdrech i’w daclo i ffwrdd., Ifan wedyn chwarter ffordd drwodd o dan y pyst gydag Osian yn gweld ei gyfle i gael y pedwerydd funud cyn yr egwyl trwy dorri o fôn y sgrym. Bu i Llywarch drosi y tri chais olaf. Sgôr o 26 - 0 ar yr hanner gyda’r pwynt bonws wedi’i ennill.
Daeth Dinbych fwy i’r gêm am 20 munud cyntaf yr ail hanner ac, yn wir sgoriodd Dion Howatson gais haeddiannol iddynt ar ôl 6 munud a’i drosi hefyd. Ni fu unrhyw sgôr wedyn serch fod Nant wedi gorwedd ar eu rhwyfau braidd yn y gwres llethol tan y 10 munud olaf. Yn y cyfnod olaf hwnnw, dangosodd bechgyn Nant eu ffitrwydd trwy sgorio pedwar cais arall gan dorri’n rhwydd erbyn hyn trwy amddiffyn Dinbych. Gareth yn rhuthro drwodd am ddau o’r ceisiau, grant yn rhuthro o’i hanner ei hun i sgorio o dan y pyst a Llywarch yn sgorio cais o dan y pyst gyda munud ar ôl.. Eto, trosodd dri o’r ceisiau hyn gyda chiciau adlam erbyn hyn i arbed amser.
Sgôr derfynol o 52 - 7 felly. Bydd gêm olaf Nant yn y gynghrair i ffwrdd yn Rhuthun ar yr 8fed Mai 2010.
On a dry and beautiful afternoon, a hard surface and Nant’s last home league match of the seasion, Nant were in control throughout the first half and then the last ten minutes of the match. Nant counter attacked clinically at times with the backs scoring four tries before the interval with Llywarch converting three. Grant was the first to touch down after 12 minutes followed by Simionie (Jim) four minutes later. Ifan a quarter way through the match with Osian braking from the base of the scrum a minute before the break to gain the bonus point for the team. A score of 26 – 0 on the whistle.
Nant relaxed a bit during the second half on the hard surface and in the hot weather. Denbigh scored a deserved try through their no.12, Dion Howatson after 7 minutes – a try that he then duly converted. Nant re discovered their clinical edge in the last 10 minutes and ran in four further tries with Llywarch converting three of them in a drop goal fashion to save time.. Gareth broke through a tiring defence twice to score under the posts and Grant ran in for a try having started his run well in his own half. Llywarch completed the scoring with a converted try with a minute left.
A final score of 52 – 7 then. Nant’s final league match of the season will be away to Ruthin on Saturday, 8th May 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
12.4.10
12.04.10 Yr Wyddgrug / Mold 19 v Nant Conwy 29 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Reports
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 10.04.10 Yr Wyddgrug / Mold 19 v Nant Conwy 29
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Ifan Jones , Carwyn Ellis, Eryl Jones, Daniel Newcombe
Trosi / Conversions: Llywarch ap Myrddin (3)
Cosb / Penalty: Llywarch ap Myrddin (1)
A bod yn hollol onest, bu Nant yn ffodus i ennill y gêm hon gyda phwynt bonws. Ond, ni ellir ond canmol yr ysbryd diddiwedd yr holl garfan gan nad ydynt yn gwybod pryd y maent wedi’u trechu. Torrodd Ifan trwy fwlch yn y munud cyntaf un i sgorio cais ar y chwith ond methwyd y trosiad. Cis gosb lwyddiannus i’r Wyddgrug ar ôl 4 munud. Yn wir, canolwr yr Wyddgrug, Daniel Edmonds a sgoriodd eu holl bwyntiau yn ystod y gêm. Sgoriodd gais a throsiad cyn pen hanner awr. Ond bum munud cyn yr hanner ar un o’u hymweliadau prin a rhanbarth y gwrthwynebwyr, cafodd Nant sgrym hynod gryf a thiriodd Carwyn wrth ymyl y pyst. Trosiad hawdd i Llywarch i wneud y sgôr yn 10 - 12 hanner ffordd.
Tri munud i mewn i’r ail hanner a chic gosb lwyddiannus arall i Llywarch. Tair cic gosb lwyddiannus tros yr 20 munud nesaf i’r Wyddgrug yn gwneud y sgôr yn 19 - 15 i’r tîm cartref gyda dau funud yn weddill gyda sgrym Nant dan gryn bwysau drwy’r hanner. Yna, yn dilyn cic i lawr y cae gan Rhys a ddilynwyd yn ddeheuig gan yr holl dîm , pasiwyd y bel yn ôl ag ymlaen ger y llinell gartref a llwyddodd Eryl i blymio trosodd dan y pyst. Tasg hawdd oedd i Llywarch i drosi i wneud sgôr o 19 - 22 ar ôl 80 munud.
Tri munud ychwanegol oedd i chwarae meddai’r dyfarnwr ac yn lle eistedd ar eu blaenoriaeth, penderfynodd Nant ddilyn yr un dacteg ag a ddaeth a’r trydydd cais iddynt. Digwyddodd yr union yr un peth eto gyda’r canolwr Daniel yn torri ar ongl hyfryd gan adael tri amddiffynnwr ar lawr. Cais trosiadwy o dan y pyst a phwynt bonws annisgwyl i Nant.
Ymlaen yn awr i chwarae Pwllheli gartref yn y gynghrair o dan oleuadau nos Iau nesaf.
To be absolutely honest, Nant were fortunate to win this match with a bonus point. But, the ‘never say die’ spirit of the squad can only be complimented. In the first minute, Ifan broke through the Mold defence to score a try in the left hand side corner. Llywarch missed the conversion attempt. After four minutes, Mold’s no.12, Daniel Edmonds reduced the deficit with a penalty. Indeed, Daniel scored all of Mold’s 19 points during the match. Before the half hour mark he had scored a converted try. But, five minutes before the interval at one of their rare visits to their opponents’ half, Nant scrummaged powerfully by the Mold line and Carwyn touched down by the posts. Llywarch duly converted to make the score 10 – 12 at the break.
Three minutes into the second half, Llywarch was successful again with a penalty kick.
Three more successful penalties for Mold over the next twenty minutes made the score 19 – 15 to the home side with Nant’s pack under continious pressure. There were only two minutes of regular time left when Rhys kicked a long ball down the touchline and the entire team showed their fitness by running at pace after it. The ball was won in the ruck and passed to the left and then to the right before, Eryl managed to touch down in between the posts. A successful conversion by Llywarch to make the score 19-22 after 80 miutes. At the restart, the referee indicated there were 3 more minutes to play. Rather than sit on their lead, Nant tried the same tactic again with a long down field kick. The same kind of movement occurred ending with Nant’s Centre, Daniel splitting the defensive line on a superb angle leaving three defenders on their back sides. He scored the bonus point try under the posts and Llywarch duly converted.
On now to the next league match which will be played at home under floodlights next Thursday evening.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 10.04.10 Yr Wyddgrug / Mold 19 v Nant Conwy 29
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Ifan Jones , Carwyn Ellis, Eryl Jones, Daniel Newcombe
Trosi / Conversions: Llywarch ap Myrddin (3)
Cosb / Penalty: Llywarch ap Myrddin (1)
A bod yn hollol onest, bu Nant yn ffodus i ennill y gêm hon gyda phwynt bonws. Ond, ni ellir ond canmol yr ysbryd diddiwedd yr holl garfan gan nad ydynt yn gwybod pryd y maent wedi’u trechu. Torrodd Ifan trwy fwlch yn y munud cyntaf un i sgorio cais ar y chwith ond methwyd y trosiad. Cis gosb lwyddiannus i’r Wyddgrug ar ôl 4 munud. Yn wir, canolwr yr Wyddgrug, Daniel Edmonds a sgoriodd eu holl bwyntiau yn ystod y gêm. Sgoriodd gais a throsiad cyn pen hanner awr. Ond bum munud cyn yr hanner ar un o’u hymweliadau prin a rhanbarth y gwrthwynebwyr, cafodd Nant sgrym hynod gryf a thiriodd Carwyn wrth ymyl y pyst. Trosiad hawdd i Llywarch i wneud y sgôr yn 10 - 12 hanner ffordd.
Tri munud i mewn i’r ail hanner a chic gosb lwyddiannus arall i Llywarch. Tair cic gosb lwyddiannus tros yr 20 munud nesaf i’r Wyddgrug yn gwneud y sgôr yn 19 - 15 i’r tîm cartref gyda dau funud yn weddill gyda sgrym Nant dan gryn bwysau drwy’r hanner. Yna, yn dilyn cic i lawr y cae gan Rhys a ddilynwyd yn ddeheuig gan yr holl dîm , pasiwyd y bel yn ôl ag ymlaen ger y llinell gartref a llwyddodd Eryl i blymio trosodd dan y pyst. Tasg hawdd oedd i Llywarch i drosi i wneud sgôr o 19 - 22 ar ôl 80 munud.
Tri munud ychwanegol oedd i chwarae meddai’r dyfarnwr ac yn lle eistedd ar eu blaenoriaeth, penderfynodd Nant ddilyn yr un dacteg ag a ddaeth a’r trydydd cais iddynt. Digwyddodd yr union yr un peth eto gyda’r canolwr Daniel yn torri ar ongl hyfryd gan adael tri amddiffynnwr ar lawr. Cais trosiadwy o dan y pyst a phwynt bonws annisgwyl i Nant.
Ymlaen yn awr i chwarae Pwllheli gartref yn y gynghrair o dan oleuadau nos Iau nesaf.
To be absolutely honest, Nant were fortunate to win this match with a bonus point. But, the ‘never say die’ spirit of the squad can only be complimented. In the first minute, Ifan broke through the Mold defence to score a try in the left hand side corner. Llywarch missed the conversion attempt. After four minutes, Mold’s no.12, Daniel Edmonds reduced the deficit with a penalty. Indeed, Daniel scored all of Mold’s 19 points during the match. Before the half hour mark he had scored a converted try. But, five minutes before the interval at one of their rare visits to their opponents’ half, Nant scrummaged powerfully by the Mold line and Carwyn touched down by the posts. Llywarch duly converted to make the score 10 – 12 at the break.
Three minutes into the second half, Llywarch was successful again with a penalty kick.
Three more successful penalties for Mold over the next twenty minutes made the score 19 – 15 to the home side with Nant’s pack under continious pressure. There were only two minutes of regular time left when Rhys kicked a long ball down the touchline and the entire team showed their fitness by running at pace after it. The ball was won in the ruck and passed to the left and then to the right before, Eryl managed to touch down in between the posts. A successful conversion by Llywarch to make the score 19-22 after 80 miutes. At the restart, the referee indicated there were 3 more minutes to play. Rather than sit on their lead, Nant tried the same tactic again with a long down field kick. The same kind of movement occurred ending with Nant’s Centre, Daniel splitting the defensive line on a superb angle leaving three defenders on their back sides. He scored the bonus point try under the posts and Llywarch duly converted.
On now to the next league match which will be played at home under floodlights next Thursday evening.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
12.04.10 Dogellau v Bethesda Robert Davies Reports
oDolgellau 17 Bethesda 31.
Half way in the playoff games for promotion to Division One North Bethesda and Bala are still on track and are neck and neck that will go down to the wire. This was going to be Bethesda's most difficult challenge but came away with a bonus point with a 5 try's to 3 victory. The home side had to make changes for the game and it showed in the first quarter of the game. After 7 minutes Gareth Wyn sliced open the defence for a try and 4 minutes later Flanker Dylan Hughes crossed the line converted by Mathew Parry. Bethesda should have had the game sawn up after 20 minutes but chances went begging. Dolgellau were growing in confidence and on 22 minutes scored a try from an excellent effort by the home pack. The last 18 minutes was rather a dour affair with little quality rugby. 11 minutes into the second half Dolgellau drew level with another try and conversion 12 all. Bethesda made changes and slowly seemed to put the home side under pressure, 18 minutes into the second half when Parry was about to touch down the ball ended up in touch to every one's amazement the ref awarded a penalty try that put the score at 12 19 Parry kicking the conversion Gavin Owen increased Bethesda's lead after good inter passing play Parry again adding the conversion for the bonus point. Credit to Dolgellau for their excellent effort all afternoon and were awarded a third try to bring the score to 17 26 last play of the game gave Bethesda their 5th try when Winger Gwyn Hughes followed an up field kick hacked it thru for supporting Llion Lloyd to score. Bethesda should be playing Machynlleth next week but the Powys side have informed Bethesda that they will be on tour organised before the rearranged fixtures came out Bethesda will take advice from the WRU.
Half way in the playoff games for promotion to Division One North Bethesda and Bala are still on track and are neck and neck that will go down to the wire. This was going to be Bethesda's most difficult challenge but came away with a bonus point with a 5 try's to 3 victory. The home side had to make changes for the game and it showed in the first quarter of the game. After 7 minutes Gareth Wyn sliced open the defence for a try and 4 minutes later Flanker Dylan Hughes crossed the line converted by Mathew Parry. Bethesda should have had the game sawn up after 20 minutes but chances went begging. Dolgellau were growing in confidence and on 22 minutes scored a try from an excellent effort by the home pack. The last 18 minutes was rather a dour affair with little quality rugby. 11 minutes into the second half Dolgellau drew level with another try and conversion 12 all. Bethesda made changes and slowly seemed to put the home side under pressure, 18 minutes into the second half when Parry was about to touch down the ball ended up in touch to every one's amazement the ref awarded a penalty try that put the score at 12 19 Parry kicking the conversion Gavin Owen increased Bethesda's lead after good inter passing play Parry again adding the conversion for the bonus point. Credit to Dolgellau for their excellent effort all afternoon and were awarded a third try to bring the score to 17 26 last play of the game gave Bethesda their 5th try when Winger Gwyn Hughes followed an up field kick hacked it thru for supporting Llion Lloyd to score. Bethesda should be playing Machynlleth next week but the Powys side have informed Bethesda that they will be on tour organised before the rearranged fixtures came out Bethesda will take advice from the WRU.
12.04.10
Rhyls excellent recent form continued with a seven try drubbing of Mid Wales visitors Machynletth. Only a couple of late trys gave the scoreline a look of respectability after Rhyl made several changes late on and had a player sent to the sin bin for ten minutes Despite an early penalty for the visitors, Rhyl were soon playing the high tempo, entertaining style of rugby which has become their trademark this season and scores by Barry Picton, Simon Davies, Rob Tilley and the outstanding Shaks Negwenya soon had the home team in control. More of the same followed in the second half, with further trys by Rob Tilley,Simon Davis and Jim Barrell.
Rhyl 1st now travel to Bro Festiniog for a tough North Wales cup semi final on this Wednesday evening and as such all players are reminded that there will be no training this week. The coach leaves the Social Club at 5pm, with a 730 kick off. All support will be welcomed.
and away to
COBRA away saturday the 17/4/10
DOLGELLAU away on saturday 24/4/10
Rhyl 1st now travel to Bro Festiniog for a tough North Wales cup semi final on this Wednesday evening and as such all players are reminded that there will be no training this week. The coach leaves the Social Club at 5pm, with a 730 kick off. All support will be welcomed.
and away to
COBRA away saturday the 17/4/10
DOLGELLAU away on saturday 24/4/10
5.4.10
05.04.10 RGC 1404 UNDER 17 SQUAD V CHESHIRE @ RUTHIN RFC K.O.7:30pm
RGC 1404 UNDER 17 SQUAD V CHESHIRE @ RUTHIN RFC K.O.7:30pm
Chris Holmes-Mold
Lewis Weaver-Rhyl
Lewis Barker- Mold
James Grundy-Mold
Glyn Griffiths- Colwyn Bay
Jack Bennett- Newtown
James Harding-COBRA
Andy Oakden-Exiles
Jon Evans- Rhyl
Gareth Pym- Exiles
Jacob Weaver-Jones- Welshpool
Gareth Williams- Welshpool
Mike Jones- Ruthin
Phyl Roberts- Ruthin
Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy
Joe Simpson- Bangor
Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
Aaron Gwyn- Caernarfon
Jac Williams- Ruthin
Elliott Crowe- Llandudno
Ollie Hughes- Mold
Many thanks
Will
Chris Holmes-Mold
Lewis Weaver-Rhyl
Lewis Barker- Mold
James Grundy-Mold
Glyn Griffiths- Colwyn Bay
Jack Bennett- Newtown
James Harding-COBRA
Andy Oakden-Exiles
Jon Evans- Rhyl
Gareth Pym- Exiles
Jacob Weaver-Jones- Welshpool
Gareth Williams- Welshpool
Mike Jones- Ruthin
Phyl Roberts- Ruthin
Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy
Joe Simpson- Bangor
Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
Aaron Gwyn- Caernarfon
Jac Williams- Ruthin
Elliott Crowe- Llandudno
Ollie Hughes- Mold
Many thanks
Will
05.03.10 Bro Ffestiniog v Ruthin - Adroddiad John Palmer reports
With both sides having lost unexpectedly last week there was all to play for in this middle of the table clash at Bro Ffestiniog. Ruthin made some early pressure with their pack performing well but Bro weathered the attacks and began to challenge the Ruthin try line. After a Bro scrum on the half way the ball was kicked into Ruthin territory and Bro won the chase to get their first try which they converted. Shortly afterwards Bro kicked a penalty goal putting them 10-0 ahead. Ruthin spent most of the last 15 minutes of the half in Bro’s territory with some good forwards play but failed to capitalise on the pressure and the whistle blew with the score 10-0 to Ruthin. After the break Ruthin continued the pressure with some great phase play which led to a try by second row Chris Davies, converted by centre Ben Syme. Bro responded with a penalty goal but great running by wing Huw Parry set Davies up for his second try which Syme again converted. With Ruthin now 14-13 ahead Bro responded with another penalty goal. Bro went down to 14 men for the rest of the game when one of their players was sent off for his second yellow in the match. Ruthin launched a furious attack and both skipper Joe Palmer and No8 John Meldrum got the ball over the line only for it to be judged not to be grounded on both occasions. Despite being a man down Bro were in no mood to concede and a great run by their full back Dan Jones led to their second try which was duly converted putting Bro 23-14 ahead. Ruthin ran out of time to reduce the arrears and the game ended with a good win for Bro. This was an entertaining match and Bro will be pleased with their first double of the season. Ruthin will rue the number of penalties they conceded in attacking positions but this was a much better performance than the previous week. Bro graciously awarded Ruthin’s Joe Palmer ‘man of the match’.
I attach the match report for the above match – link also below:
http://www.rygbirhuthun.com/Pages/MatchReport.aspx?FixtureDetails=605
I attach the match report for the above match – link also below:
http://www.rygbirhuthun.com/Pages/MatchReport.aspx?FixtureDetails=605
5.4.10. Cofis go top--DPost week end review and results
North Wales rugby: Division One North title still in balance
Apr 5 2010 by Our Correspondent, Daily Post
THE destination of the Division One North title is still in doubt as champions Nant Conwy and second-placed Caernarfon continue to battle it out for the title.
Caernarfon take over at the top of the table on points difference as both clubs are tied on 60 points from their 14 games played with four to play in the season.
Caernarfon picked up a vital bonus point win with a 39-11 home victory over third-placed Mold, who are now out of the title race, the Cofis running in five tries, two for flanker Liam Leung and one each for second-row Chris Wynne, wing Dylan Gwyn, flanker John Llewellyn. Fly-half Kelfyn Morris added two penalties and four conversions, while centre Dan Edmunds kicked a brace of penalties for the visitors and prop John Shirley crossed for a late consolation try.
Elwyn Williams’ Nant Conwy failed to get a bonus point as they overcame visitors Llandudno by 11-6 with hooker Gareth Jones scoring the only try of the game. Nant fly-half Llwarch ap Myrddin and Llandudno number nine Rhodri Carlton Jones each kicked two penalties in the match.
Colwyn Bay’s recent improvement in form continued as they made it three wins in succession to ease their relegation fears with a 29-3 victory at Llangefni, overtaking their opponents in the league table in the process.
Full-back Sean McDonaugh crossed for two tries and others coming from centre’s Dave Hocknell and Tom Duffy who also added the goal kicks.
Bro Ffestiniog defeated visitors Ruthin 23-14 with tries from fly-half Lee Aspen, full-back Daniel Jones and centre Barry Roberts, who also kicked two penalties and a conversion.
Second-row Chris Davies scored two tries for the visitors both converted by full-back Ben Syme.
Pwllheli claimed a try bonus point in the first half before ending up 55-16 victors over Denbigh as they ran in a total of nine tries.
Second-row Mark Saynor led the try rush with a hat-trick, while prop Alwyn Tremholme (2), scrum-half Gareth Padgett (2), centre Dylan Morris and wing Tomos Henry also crossed in the win with full-back Gethin Roberts adding five conversions.
For the visitors Dan Sullivan and Phil Morris crossed for tries both of which were converted by Dion Howatson.
The battle for promotion from Division Two continues as leaders Bala, who have a five point advantage over second-placed Bethesda, collected a try bonus points in their 32-5 home win over Machynlleth with tries from scrum half Euros Jones (2), fly-half Rhydian Jones, replacement No8 Dochan Roberts and centre Gareth Owen who also kicked a penalty and two conversions.
Bethesda who have a game in hand over the league leaders had to come from 10-0 down before they managed to win by 19-10 at Cobra.
Fly-half Matthew Parry kicked three penalties and the tries came from flanker Arwyn Griffiths and second-row Cameron Moore.
Rhyl defeated visitors Dolgellau 24-7 with veteran second-row Ritchie Nelson and No8 Barry Picton both crossing for a brace of tries. Scrum-half James Farrell adding two conversions.
In Division Three Wrexham went down 23-12 at home to Newtown despite four penalties from scrum-half Kieran Morris.
The visitors ran in tries by wing Sam Harris, centre Greg Kiely and No8 Ben Davies, fly-half Rowan Meek adding a conversion and two penalties. Bangor won by 24-22 at Welshpool while Llanidloes crushed visitors Rhos by 41-0.
Apr 5 2010 by Our Correspondent, Daily Post
THE destination of the Division One North title is still in doubt as champions Nant Conwy and second-placed Caernarfon continue to battle it out for the title.
Caernarfon take over at the top of the table on points difference as both clubs are tied on 60 points from their 14 games played with four to play in the season.
Caernarfon picked up a vital bonus point win with a 39-11 home victory over third-placed Mold, who are now out of the title race, the Cofis running in five tries, two for flanker Liam Leung and one each for second-row Chris Wynne, wing Dylan Gwyn, flanker John Llewellyn. Fly-half Kelfyn Morris added two penalties and four conversions, while centre Dan Edmunds kicked a brace of penalties for the visitors and prop John Shirley crossed for a late consolation try.
Elwyn Williams’ Nant Conwy failed to get a bonus point as they overcame visitors Llandudno by 11-6 with hooker Gareth Jones scoring the only try of the game. Nant fly-half Llwarch ap Myrddin and Llandudno number nine Rhodri Carlton Jones each kicked two penalties in the match.
Colwyn Bay’s recent improvement in form continued as they made it three wins in succession to ease their relegation fears with a 29-3 victory at Llangefni, overtaking their opponents in the league table in the process.
Full-back Sean McDonaugh crossed for two tries and others coming from centre’s Dave Hocknell and Tom Duffy who also added the goal kicks.
Bro Ffestiniog defeated visitors Ruthin 23-14 with tries from fly-half Lee Aspen, full-back Daniel Jones and centre Barry Roberts, who also kicked two penalties and a conversion.
Second-row Chris Davies scored two tries for the visitors both converted by full-back Ben Syme.
Pwllheli claimed a try bonus point in the first half before ending up 55-16 victors over Denbigh as they ran in a total of nine tries.
Second-row Mark Saynor led the try rush with a hat-trick, while prop Alwyn Tremholme (2), scrum-half Gareth Padgett (2), centre Dylan Morris and wing Tomos Henry also crossed in the win with full-back Gethin Roberts adding five conversions.
For the visitors Dan Sullivan and Phil Morris crossed for tries both of which were converted by Dion Howatson.
The battle for promotion from Division Two continues as leaders Bala, who have a five point advantage over second-placed Bethesda, collected a try bonus points in their 32-5 home win over Machynlleth with tries from scrum half Euros Jones (2), fly-half Rhydian Jones, replacement No8 Dochan Roberts and centre Gareth Owen who also kicked a penalty and two conversions.
Bethesda who have a game in hand over the league leaders had to come from 10-0 down before they managed to win by 19-10 at Cobra.
Fly-half Matthew Parry kicked three penalties and the tries came from flanker Arwyn Griffiths and second-row Cameron Moore.
Rhyl defeated visitors Dolgellau 24-7 with veteran second-row Ritchie Nelson and No8 Barry Picton both crossing for a brace of tries. Scrum-half James Farrell adding two conversions.
In Division Three Wrexham went down 23-12 at home to Newtown despite four penalties from scrum-half Kieran Morris.
The visitors ran in tries by wing Sam Harris, centre Greg Kiely and No8 Ben Davies, fly-half Rowan Meek adding a conversion and two penalties. Bangor won by 24-22 at Welshpool while Llanidloes crushed visitors Rhos by 41-0.
4.4.10
04.04.10 COBRA v Bethesda - Adroddiad Robert Davies Reports
COBRA 10 Bethesda 19
Bethesda travelled to Mid Wales for the first of their 3 consecutive away games in the playoff for promotion and came away with their first ever win at COBRA. With their faithful band of supporters outnumbering the home side they wandered whether the trip was worthwhile after less than 10 minutes they were 10 points to 0 down, From early pressure Bethesda were caught offside COBRA were successful with the kick minutes later they increased their lead with a try when their forwards powered over for a try and added the minor. Bethesda could not find any rhythm and were complicating things when defending and not putting in long clearance kicks. On the half hour mark they came alive and were making inroads towards the COBRA half and from such pressure Mathew Parry put Bethesda on the scoreboard with a penalty, and added a second before half time. Early in the second half Bethesda made changes due to injury and were having the edge on the home side. Outside half Gareth Wyn made an excellent break to put Arwyn Griffiths in for a try to put Bethesda in the lead for the first time 11-10. A critical decision 10 minutes later to kick a penalty award did not look important at the time but it was the decision that won the game for them Parry was successful with the kick and put Bethesda 14pts to 10 up. Like in previous encounters COBRA came back strong a Bethesda were giving away penalties when defending and with a 4 point margin and time running out they had to look for 5 points and kicked to the corners and hopefully drive the ball over the line with their big forwards but Bethesda defended vigorously and won the battle. In a 53 minute second half Bethesda turned defence to attack and secured the points with a fine try at the end Cameron Moore touching down Final score COBRA 10 Bethesda 19. Bethesda have to do it all again next week when they take on Dolgellau away. Bethesda Seconds won away at Holyhead 27-10
Regards,
Robert Davies
Bethesda travelled to Mid Wales for the first of their 3 consecutive away games in the playoff for promotion and came away with their first ever win at COBRA. With their faithful band of supporters outnumbering the home side they wandered whether the trip was worthwhile after less than 10 minutes they were 10 points to 0 down, From early pressure Bethesda were caught offside COBRA were successful with the kick minutes later they increased their lead with a try when their forwards powered over for a try and added the minor. Bethesda could not find any rhythm and were complicating things when defending and not putting in long clearance kicks. On the half hour mark they came alive and were making inroads towards the COBRA half and from such pressure Mathew Parry put Bethesda on the scoreboard with a penalty, and added a second before half time. Early in the second half Bethesda made changes due to injury and were having the edge on the home side. Outside half Gareth Wyn made an excellent break to put Arwyn Griffiths in for a try to put Bethesda in the lead for the first time 11-10. A critical decision 10 minutes later to kick a penalty award did not look important at the time but it was the decision that won the game for them Parry was successful with the kick and put Bethesda 14pts to 10 up. Like in previous encounters COBRA came back strong a Bethesda were giving away penalties when defending and with a 4 point margin and time running out they had to look for 5 points and kicked to the corners and hopefully drive the ball over the line with their big forwards but Bethesda defended vigorously and won the battle. In a 53 minute second half Bethesda turned defence to attack and secured the points with a fine try at the end Cameron Moore touching down Final score COBRA 10 Bethesda 19. Bethesda have to do it all again next week when they take on Dolgellau away. Bethesda Seconds won away at Holyhead 27-10
Regards,
Robert Davies
04.04.10 Nant Conwy 11 Llandudno 6 - Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Reports
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 03.04.10 Nant Conwy 11 v Llandudno 6
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Cais / Try: Gareth Jones
Cosb / Penalties: Llywarch ap Myrddin (2)
Ar ôl cryn dipyn o law cyn y gêm, roedd wyneb y cae yn wlyb a chwaraewyd gem dynn rhwng y ddwy set o flaenwyr
Ciciodd Rhodri Carlton Jones gic gosb o bellter i roi Llandudno ar y blaen ar ôl 4 munud. Yn ystod y chwarter awr nesaf aeth blaenwyr Nant dros y llinell gais ddwywaith ond ni chaniatawyd y naill gais na’r llall. Roedd yr hanner cyntaf bron ar ben pan giciodd Llywarch gic cosb i adael i’r ddau dîm fynd i mewn yn gyfartal 3 - 3 ar yr hanner.
Ugain munud i mewn i’r ail hanner a chafwyd gic gosb lwyddiannus arall gan Llywarch. Ymatebodd Rhdri’n syth gyda chic gosb arall i Landudno. O’r ail gychwyn, gweithiodd pac Nant i fyny’r cae gan orffen gyda Llywarch yn tirio yn y gornel ond ni chaniatwayd y cais yma chwaith. Erbyn hyn, roedd blaenwyr Nant yn pwyso’n ddi baid ac, o’r diwedd, gyda chwe munud o’r gem yn weddill gwthiwyd trosodd unwaith yn rhagor a chaniatawyd cais i Gareth y tro hwn. Aflwyddiannus oedd y trosiad. Yn ystod yr wyth munud o chwarae ychwanegol a ganiatawyd, haerai blaenwyr nant iddynt dirio’r bel tros y linell ar ddau achlysur arall ond eto, ni chytunwyd fod y sgor yn un cyfreithlon.
Sgôr derfynol o 11 – 6, felly
Gêm nesaf Nant fydd prynhawn Sadwrn, 10ed Ebrill i ffwrdd yn erbyn Yr Wyddgrug.
After much rain before the game, this match was played on a slippery and wet surface and, as a result, it became a tight game between the two set of forwards.
Rhodri Carlton Jones kicked a penalty from distance to give Llandudno the lead after 4 minutes. During the next fifteen minutes play, the Nant forwards went over the try line twice but neither try was allowed. The first half was nearly over when Llywarch equalised with a successful penalty kick to make the score 3 – 3 at half time.
Twenty mimutes into the second half, Llywarch was successful again with a penalty kick. Immediately from the re start, Rhodri equalised for Llandudno with another long range penalty. From this re start, the Nant forward grinded their way slowly up the pitch and the phases ended with Llywarch touching down in the corner but, again this ‘try’ was not allowed. By now, the Nant forwards were camped on the Llandudno line and, with six minutes left, the pack pushed over the line again and Gareth was the last game to get up. This try was allowed but Llywarch missed the conversion attempt. During the eight extra minutes played, the Nant forwards claimed that they had touched down twice over the line but again, on both occasions the touchdowns were deemed to be ill legal.
. A final score of 11 – 6 then
Nant’s next match will be a League game away next Saturday, 10th April 2010 against Mold.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 03.04.10 Nant Conwy 11 v Llandudno 6
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Cais / Try: Gareth Jones
Cosb / Penalties: Llywarch ap Myrddin (2)
Ar ôl cryn dipyn o law cyn y gêm, roedd wyneb y cae yn wlyb a chwaraewyd gem dynn rhwng y ddwy set o flaenwyr
Ciciodd Rhodri Carlton Jones gic gosb o bellter i roi Llandudno ar y blaen ar ôl 4 munud. Yn ystod y chwarter awr nesaf aeth blaenwyr Nant dros y llinell gais ddwywaith ond ni chaniatawyd y naill gais na’r llall. Roedd yr hanner cyntaf bron ar ben pan giciodd Llywarch gic cosb i adael i’r ddau dîm fynd i mewn yn gyfartal 3 - 3 ar yr hanner.
Ugain munud i mewn i’r ail hanner a chafwyd gic gosb lwyddiannus arall gan Llywarch. Ymatebodd Rhdri’n syth gyda chic gosb arall i Landudno. O’r ail gychwyn, gweithiodd pac Nant i fyny’r cae gan orffen gyda Llywarch yn tirio yn y gornel ond ni chaniatwayd y cais yma chwaith. Erbyn hyn, roedd blaenwyr Nant yn pwyso’n ddi baid ac, o’r diwedd, gyda chwe munud o’r gem yn weddill gwthiwyd trosodd unwaith yn rhagor a chaniatawyd cais i Gareth y tro hwn. Aflwyddiannus oedd y trosiad. Yn ystod yr wyth munud o chwarae ychwanegol a ganiatawyd, haerai blaenwyr nant iddynt dirio’r bel tros y linell ar ddau achlysur arall ond eto, ni chytunwyd fod y sgor yn un cyfreithlon.
Sgôr derfynol o 11 – 6, felly
Gêm nesaf Nant fydd prynhawn Sadwrn, 10ed Ebrill i ffwrdd yn erbyn Yr Wyddgrug.
After much rain before the game, this match was played on a slippery and wet surface and, as a result, it became a tight game between the two set of forwards.
Rhodri Carlton Jones kicked a penalty from distance to give Llandudno the lead after 4 minutes. During the next fifteen minutes play, the Nant forwards went over the try line twice but neither try was allowed. The first half was nearly over when Llywarch equalised with a successful penalty kick to make the score 3 – 3 at half time.
Twenty mimutes into the second half, Llywarch was successful again with a penalty kick. Immediately from the re start, Rhodri equalised for Llandudno with another long range penalty. From this re start, the Nant forward grinded their way slowly up the pitch and the phases ended with Llywarch touching down in the corner but, again this ‘try’ was not allowed. By now, the Nant forwards were camped on the Llandudno line and, with six minutes left, the pack pushed over the line again and Gareth was the last game to get up. This try was allowed but Llywarch missed the conversion attempt. During the eight extra minutes played, the Nant forwards claimed that they had touched down twice over the line but again, on both occasions the touchdowns were deemed to be ill legal.
. A final score of 11 – 6 then
Nant’s next match will be a League game away next Saturday, 10th April 2010 against Mold.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
3.4.10
03.04.10 RGC 1404 U17s Great Win over CANADA U17s
'RGC 1404 Under 17 10 CANADA Under 17 8
RGC 1404 Under 17s pulled off a famous victory at Eirias Parc yesterday afternoon as they held off a committed Canadian side with the result being in doubt right until the final whistle.
The young North Walians got off to a flying start and almost scored in the opening 3 minutes. 5 minutes later they did cross the whitewash when a slick handling move led to Owain Aled ( Bala) touching down in the corner. Although Dion Jones ( Nant Conwy ) was unsuccesful with the conversion, the RGC side was very much in the ascendancy in the opening quarter where the forwards led by Captain Aaron Gwyn ( Caernarfon ) produced a steady stream of ball with which to challenge the Canadian defence. The second RGC try was in many ways a replica of the first with a good backs move leading the ball being touched down in the right hand corner, only this time it was Matt Richards ( Ruthin ) who showed good footwork before putting the ball down.
The second-half saw the Canadians ring the changes and led by their lively scrum-half Riley Locker they began for really the first time to apply pressure to the RGC side, and fittingly it was Locker who scored Canadas try when he forced his way over from a yard out. When Justin Blanchett added a penalty a few minutes later it was a 2 point game with everything to play for. However although Canada continued to threaten it never really looked like they would score again as the RGC defence held out to record a great victory.
Commenting after the game, Marc Roberts the North Wales Performance Manager said,
'" This week has been a great experience for all involved. We have a huge amount of potential in our region and we have made significant strides forward over the last few seasons but its only by playing quality opposition that we can continue this rate of progress. Canada proved to be a totally committed,physical team and I would like to thank them for the opportunity to play them. The result today is a Brilliant one for North Wales and is nothing less than the Players, Management and coaches deserve for there commitment and hard work. However all accept that we still have work to do as the performance today showed that we can still improve on our key skills and be more clinical and disciplined. Having said that the players showed a huge amount of character in the second half to hold on and eventually win the game."
RGC 1404 Under 17 next game is against Cheshire on Wednesday night at Ruthin.
RGC 1404 Under 17s pulled off a famous victory at Eirias Parc yesterday afternoon as they held off a committed Canadian side with the result being in doubt right until the final whistle.
The young North Walians got off to a flying start and almost scored in the opening 3 minutes. 5 minutes later they did cross the whitewash when a slick handling move led to Owain Aled ( Bala) touching down in the corner. Although Dion Jones ( Nant Conwy ) was unsuccesful with the conversion, the RGC side was very much in the ascendancy in the opening quarter where the forwards led by Captain Aaron Gwyn ( Caernarfon ) produced a steady stream of ball with which to challenge the Canadian defence. The second RGC try was in many ways a replica of the first with a good backs move leading the ball being touched down in the right hand corner, only this time it was Matt Richards ( Ruthin ) who showed good footwork before putting the ball down.
The second-half saw the Canadians ring the changes and led by their lively scrum-half Riley Locker they began for really the first time to apply pressure to the RGC side, and fittingly it was Locker who scored Canadas try when he forced his way over from a yard out. When Justin Blanchett added a penalty a few minutes later it was a 2 point game with everything to play for. However although Canada continued to threaten it never really looked like they would score again as the RGC defence held out to record a great victory.
Commenting after the game, Marc Roberts the North Wales Performance Manager said,
'" This week has been a great experience for all involved. We have a huge amount of potential in our region and we have made significant strides forward over the last few seasons but its only by playing quality opposition that we can continue this rate of progress. Canada proved to be a totally committed,physical team and I would like to thank them for the opportunity to play them. The result today is a Brilliant one for North Wales and is nothing less than the Players, Management and coaches deserve for there commitment and hard work. However all accept that we still have work to do as the performance today showed that we can still improve on our key skills and be more clinical and disciplined. Having said that the players showed a huge amount of character in the second half to hold on and eventually win the game."
RGC 1404 Under 17 next game is against Cheshire on Wednesday night at Ruthin.
2.4.10
1.4.10 Aron arrives in Rome with Wales u 16 squad
WRU PRESS RELEASE:
Issued: 01 April 2010
Welsh Schools Under 16 squad up for the challenge
Welsh Schools Under 16 squad arrived in Rome today (Thursday) for the 2010 Under 16 /17 Four Nations Tournament, looking to continue where they left off last season.
Simon Davies' side have a 100% record in the past two seasons of this competition, beating England Under 16 and France and Italy Under 17 teams in the Wales-based event last season, and in France in 2008.
They play England in the opening match on Saturday at Rugby Capitolina (4pm), followed by Italy at the Stadio Tre Fontane on Tuesday 6th (2.30pm) and France on Friday 9th at Italy's RBS 6 Nations venue, the Stadio Flamino (2.30pm).
Davies is confident his side is ready for the challenge. "I think our squad is equally as strong as in the past two or three years. Our approach and preparation is similar to the past two seasons and we can't wait to play now. I really think the WRU Regional Under 16 Championship gives us a massive head start because it's a step between club and schools rugby and the international game and it seems to be getting more intense and competitive every year.
"The Welsh Schools Under 16 set-up is the first taste of international rugby for these players and while we all want to keep winning, it is very much about developing players too. Every player will start at least one match but we firmly believe each of the three teams we will select for our games will be of equal standard.
"We start with England on Saturday and it would be great to kick the tournament off with a win. There are no easy games, especially with Italy playing at home this year and both Italy and France field Under 17 sides so we have to counter that age difference.
"We had a number of potential captains in our side but Sion Bennett and Sam Davies certainly put their hands up as good leaders both on and off the field and will lead the side depending on selection for the duration of the festival. They both captained their Regions this season." Vice-captain Davies is the son of Scarlets Director of Rugby Nigel.
WRU National Academy Manager Phil Davies added, "On behalf of the WRU, we wish the Welsh Schools Under 16 side all the very best for the forthcoming tournament. From next season, the age group will come into the National Academy and will be the first team in our international player pathway programme."
Welsh Schools Under 16 squad and starting team v England (Saturday 3 April)
Jordan Williams (Scarlets); Aron Evans (Gogledd), Lloyd Chalke (Blues), Ben Roberts (Ospreys), Ryan Evans (Ospreys); Sam Davies (vice-capt, Ospreys), Will Batcup (Ospreys); Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Evan Yardley (Ospreys), Daniel Goode (Dragons), Chris Lacey (Blues), Rhodri Hughes (Ospreys), Sion Bennett (capt, Scarlets), Daniel Thomas (Scarlets), Jonathan Williams (Scarlets)
Replacements from:
Steffan Hughes (Scarlets), Ben Edwards (Dragons), Luke Connolly (Blues), Tomos Owen (Ospreys), Rob Dudley Jones (Ospreys), Gavin Nash (Blues), Thomas Ball (Scarlets), Connor Lloyd (Scarlets), Jake Randall (Scarlets), Jack Dixon (Dragons), Rhys Williams (Ospreys)
For further information, contact Liz Jones lizjones@wru.co.uk / tel 07736 056669
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Issued: 01 April 2010
Welsh Schools Under 16 squad up for the challenge
Welsh Schools Under 16 squad arrived in Rome today (Thursday) for the 2010 Under 16 /17 Four Nations Tournament, looking to continue where they left off last season.
Simon Davies' side have a 100% record in the past two seasons of this competition, beating England Under 16 and France and Italy Under 17 teams in the Wales-based event last season, and in France in 2008.
They play England in the opening match on Saturday at Rugby Capitolina (4pm), followed by Italy at the Stadio Tre Fontane on Tuesday 6th (2.30pm) and France on Friday 9th at Italy's RBS 6 Nations venue, the Stadio Flamino (2.30pm).
Davies is confident his side is ready for the challenge. "I think our squad is equally as strong as in the past two or three years. Our approach and preparation is similar to the past two seasons and we can't wait to play now. I really think the WRU Regional Under 16 Championship gives us a massive head start because it's a step between club and schools rugby and the international game and it seems to be getting more intense and competitive every year.
"The Welsh Schools Under 16 set-up is the first taste of international rugby for these players and while we all want to keep winning, it is very much about developing players too. Every player will start at least one match but we firmly believe each of the three teams we will select for our games will be of equal standard.
"We start with England on Saturday and it would be great to kick the tournament off with a win. There are no easy games, especially with Italy playing at home this year and both Italy and France field Under 17 sides so we have to counter that age difference.
"We had a number of potential captains in our side but Sion Bennett and Sam Davies certainly put their hands up as good leaders both on and off the field and will lead the side depending on selection for the duration of the festival. They both captained their Regions this season." Vice-captain Davies is the son of Scarlets Director of Rugby Nigel.
WRU National Academy Manager Phil Davies added, "On behalf of the WRU, we wish the Welsh Schools Under 16 side all the very best for the forthcoming tournament. From next season, the age group will come into the National Academy and will be the first team in our international player pathway programme."
Welsh Schools Under 16 squad and starting team v England (Saturday 3 April)
Jordan Williams (Scarlets); Aron Evans (Gogledd), Lloyd Chalke (Blues), Ben Roberts (Ospreys), Ryan Evans (Ospreys); Sam Davies (vice-capt, Ospreys), Will Batcup (Ospreys); Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Evan Yardley (Ospreys), Daniel Goode (Dragons), Chris Lacey (Blues), Rhodri Hughes (Ospreys), Sion Bennett (capt, Scarlets), Daniel Thomas (Scarlets), Jonathan Williams (Scarlets)
Replacements from:
Steffan Hughes (Scarlets), Ben Edwards (Dragons), Luke Connolly (Blues), Tomos Owen (Ospreys), Rob Dudley Jones (Ospreys), Gavin Nash (Blues), Thomas Ball (Scarlets), Connor Lloyd (Scarlets), Jake Randall (Scarlets), Jack Dixon (Dragons), Rhys Williams (Ospreys)
For further information, contact Liz Jones lizjones@wru.co.uk / tel 07736 056669
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1.4.10 .George North in Wales u18 v Ireland
WRU PRESS RELEASE
Issued: 01 April 2010
Wales Under 18 look to bounce back
Wales Under 18 head into their opening Under 18 Five Nations festival game against Ireland at Llandovery tomorrow (Friday) determined to get their season back on track after a heavy reverse to England last Sunday.
Head coach Simon King has named all-new front row to start the game, while Scarlets academy scrum-half Aled Davies starts and replaces Jonathan Evans in the 26 man squad after making a return to fitness and form after injury. The other change in the starting line-up sees Blues centre Sam Campbell start the game with Luke Williams, scorer of the side's only try against England starting on the wing in place of Eli Walker.
King said, "We can't wait to get to Llandovery and take on Ireland. They are always a difficult side, they beat us at last year's festival and also defeated Australian Schools in December. After the loss to England, it's great that we have the chance to get straight back in the saddle with this international match to kick-off the Five Nations festival. We had a constructive review session earlier in the week, but since then, the whole squad has been really positive in our preparation for this game.
"Our front row had a tough time in the scrum on Sunday and in making a full change in that area, the new players have an opportunity to start this match and the players on the bench will no doubt want to make a good impression when they come on.
"Aled Davies has had a disruptive season through injury and was always going to be in with a shout if he came through rehab which he's done. We are constantly looking at different combinations and Sam Campbell gets a chance to start in the centre with Luke Williams on the wing.
"We have had a really good level of support this season, both at Colwyn Bay for our game against Australian Schools and last weekend at Swansea so we are hoping home advantage will count with a good crowd tomorrow and against Italy a week on Saturday."
Following Wales v Ireland at 2pm, Scotland take on the might of England at 4pm, also at Church Bank, Llandovery. Entry for all three Under 18 Five Nations festival match days is free for Under 16s and £10 for adults.
Wales Under 18 team v Ireland:
Tom Prydie (Ospreys); Harry Robinson (Blues), George North (Scarlets), Sam Campbell (Blues), Luke Williams (Scarlets); Matthew Morgan (Ospreys), Aled Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Jack Dando (Blues), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Cory Hill (Blues), Luke Hamilton (Scarlets), Owen Sheppeard (Blues),Thomas Young (capt, Blues), Dan Baker (Ospreys)
Replacements from: Kirby Myhill (Scarlets), Darran Harris (Blues), Will Griff John (Blues), Matthew Screech (Blues), Ellis Jenkins (Blues), Calum Thomas (Blues), Tom Habberfield (Ospreys), Joseff Griffin (Blues), Leighton Bellamore (Dragonss), Eli Walker (Ospreys), Harley Thompson (Blues)
Other Under 18 Five Nations festival fixtures (all games at Llandovery RFC):
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 lizjones@wru.co.uk / tel 07736 056669
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Issued: 01 April 2010
Wales Under 18 look to bounce back
Wales Under 18 head into their opening Under 18 Five Nations festival game against Ireland at Llandovery tomorrow (Friday) determined to get their season back on track after a heavy reverse to England last Sunday.
Head coach Simon King has named all-new front row to start the game, while Scarlets academy scrum-half Aled Davies starts and replaces Jonathan Evans in the 26 man squad after making a return to fitness and form after injury. The other change in the starting line-up sees Blues centre Sam Campbell start the game with Luke Williams, scorer of the side's only try against England starting on the wing in place of Eli Walker.
King said, "We can't wait to get to Llandovery and take on Ireland. They are always a difficult side, they beat us at last year's festival and also defeated Australian Schools in December. After the loss to England, it's great that we have the chance to get straight back in the saddle with this international match to kick-off the Five Nations festival. We had a constructive review session earlier in the week, but since then, the whole squad has been really positive in our preparation for this game.
"Our front row had a tough time in the scrum on Sunday and in making a full change in that area, the new players have an opportunity to start this match and the players on the bench will no doubt want to make a good impression when they come on.
"Aled Davies has had a disruptive season through injury and was always going to be in with a shout if he came through rehab which he's done. We are constantly looking at different combinations and Sam Campbell gets a chance to start in the centre with Luke Williams on the wing.
"We have had a really good level of support this season, both at Colwyn Bay for our game against Australian Schools and last weekend at Swansea so we are hoping home advantage will count with a good crowd tomorrow and against Italy a week on Saturday."
Following Wales v Ireland at 2pm, Scotland take on the might of England at 4pm, also at Church Bank, Llandovery. Entry for all three Under 18 Five Nations festival match days is free for Under 16s and £10 for adults.
Wales Under 18 team v Ireland:
Tom Prydie (Ospreys); Harry Robinson (Blues), George North (Scarlets), Sam Campbell (Blues), Luke Williams (Scarlets); Matthew Morgan (Ospreys), Aled Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Jack Dando (Blues), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Cory Hill (Blues), Luke Hamilton (Scarlets), Owen Sheppeard (Blues),Thomas Young (capt, Blues), Dan Baker (Ospreys)
Replacements from: Kirby Myhill (Scarlets), Darran Harris (Blues), Will Griff John (Blues), Matthew Screech (Blues), Ellis Jenkins (Blues), Calum Thomas (Blues), Tom Habberfield (Ospreys), Joseff Griffin (Blues), Leighton Bellamore (Dragonss), Eli Walker (Ospreys), Harley Thompson (Blues)
Other Under 18 Five Nations festival fixtures (all games at Llandovery RFC):
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 lizjones@wru.co.uk / tel 07736 056669
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1.4.10
01.04.10 RGC 1404 under 17s v Canada U17s
RGC 1404 Under 17 Development Squad 8 Canada Under 17 41
In spite of getting off to a flying start when with almost the first play of the game, Nant Conwy winger Sam Backshall plunged over in the corner,a spirited RGC 1404 Under 17 development squad was ultimately over-powered by a physical and direct Canadian side. In spite of the appalling conditions,both sides attempted to play attractive Rugby throughout throwing the ball wide with at every opportunity. RGC's other points came from the boot of Lewys Weaver and it was his second half centre partner Owain Aled who presented the young North Walians most potent attacking weapon, however this was very much an evening for learning both for those players making their debut in the regional arena and the watching RGC coaches as they look forward to a second game with Canada at Eirias Parc on Friday and to upcoming matches with Cheshire and Lancashire.
Commenting after the game Marc Roberts, North Wales Elite Player development Manager said,
'Just a couple of seasons ago we would not have entertained the idea of putting a development team up against such opposition as Canada. Toniht showed just how quickly we are moving as a region.It was great to give players,coaches and managers the opportunity to test themselves against such quality opposition.All can hold their heads high and I look forward to Fridays gamewith the main squad.'
RGC 1404 squad for Fridays game at Eirias Parc. KO 12:00pm
Joe Simpson-Bangor
Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
Gareth Pym-Exiles
Ryan Kirby-Mold
Ollie Hughes-Mold
Mareddyd Francis-Exiles
Aaron Gwyn-Caernarfon
Llew Williams-Caernarfon
Jacob Meadows-Pwllheli
Michael Downey-Caernarfon
Rob Jones- Llandudno
Hugh Grundy- Mold
Meillir Parry- Bangor
Afon Bagshaw- Flint
Lewis Barker-Mold
Jac Williams-Ruthin
Owain Aled- Bala
Matt Richards- Ruthin
Jason Blackmore-Rhyl
Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
James Matthews- Exiles
Chris Matthews- Exiles
Andy Oakden- Exiles
Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy
Mike Jones-Ruthin
Phyl Roberts- Ruthin
Llion Evans- Llandudno
Ben Baker- Bangor
In spite of getting off to a flying start when with almost the first play of the game, Nant Conwy winger Sam Backshall plunged over in the corner,a spirited RGC 1404 Under 17 development squad was ultimately over-powered by a physical and direct Canadian side. In spite of the appalling conditions,both sides attempted to play attractive Rugby throughout throwing the ball wide with at every opportunity. RGC's other points came from the boot of Lewys Weaver and it was his second half centre partner Owain Aled who presented the young North Walians most potent attacking weapon, however this was very much an evening for learning both for those players making their debut in the regional arena and the watching RGC coaches as they look forward to a second game with Canada at Eirias Parc on Friday and to upcoming matches with Cheshire and Lancashire.
Commenting after the game Marc Roberts, North Wales Elite Player development Manager said,
'Just a couple of seasons ago we would not have entertained the idea of putting a development team up against such opposition as Canada. Toniht showed just how quickly we are moving as a region.It was great to give players,coaches and managers the opportunity to test themselves against such quality opposition.All can hold their heads high and I look forward to Fridays gamewith the main squad.'
RGC 1404 squad for Fridays game at Eirias Parc. KO 12:00pm
Joe Simpson-Bangor
Rhodri Evans- Caernarfon
Gareth Pym-Exiles
Ryan Kirby-Mold
Ollie Hughes-Mold
Mareddyd Francis-Exiles
Aaron Gwyn-Caernarfon
Llew Williams-Caernarfon
Jacob Meadows-Pwllheli
Michael Downey-Caernarfon
Rob Jones- Llandudno
Hugh Grundy- Mold
Meillir Parry- Bangor
Afon Bagshaw- Flint
Lewis Barker-Mold
Jac Williams-Ruthin
Owain Aled- Bala
Matt Richards- Ruthin
Jason Blackmore-Rhyl
Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
James Matthews- Exiles
Chris Matthews- Exiles
Andy Oakden- Exiles
Andre Channer-Hughes- Nant Conwy
Mike Jones-Ruthin
Phyl Roberts- Ruthin
Llion Evans- Llandudno
Ben Baker- Bangor
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