WRU North Wales Academy.
Five North Wales U18s Rugby Players make the initial Wales National U18s Squad.
Five players who represented RGC 1404 U18s are today making the long journey down to Cardiff to train at the WRU National Centre of Excellence.
The five players have been selected to be part of the initial squad of 50 players who are competing to be part of the full U18s Welsh squad.
Players:
Lewis Barker,
WRU N.W. ACADEMY, RYDAL PENRHOS, MOLD RUGBY CLUB
Dion Jones,
WRU N.W. ACADEMY , RYDAL PENRHOS , NANT CONWY RUGBY CLUB
Joe Simpson,
WRU N.W. ACADEMY ,RYDAL PENRHOS , BANGOR RUGBY CLUB
James Grundy,
WRU N.W. ACADEMY ,MOLD ALUN, MOLD RUGBY CLUB.
Alex Schwartz ,
ABBEY GATE SCHOOL CHESTER, MOLD RUGBY CLUB.
Marc Roberts the Performance program manager in North Wales said
“Getting 5 into the initial squad is testament to all the hard work that the coaches, management and players themselves have put in. It also shows that the academy programs are working. None of the players were involved in the U16s national set up last year and it has been their development over the last 12months that has pushed them forward. There has been a marked improvement in the whole U18s squad but we are already working hard to be better next year”
10.1.11
09.01.11 lEVEL 1 rEFEREES cOURSE
Can you please add onto the NWRU website that the next Level 1 referees course will take place at Denbigh Rugby Club on Sunday 20th February 2011.
Applications should be made through the WRU website by going through the ‘referee’ page and then ‘Level 1 Course’, application forms can be downloaded and sent direct to David R Davies, the cost of the course is £20 to include lunch and the day starts at 9am and goes on for approx 7 hours.
Anyone interested can also contact David R Davies direct on 022920822420.
Applications should be made through the WRU website by going through the ‘referee’ page and then ‘Level 1 Course’, application forms can be downloaded and sent direct to David R Davies, the cost of the course is £20 to include lunch and the day starts at 9am and goes on for approx 7 hours.
Anyone interested can also contact David R Davies direct on 022920822420.
09.01.11 Nant Conwy 29 Llangefni 10 - Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Reports
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 08.01.2011 Nant Conwy 29 v Llangefni 10
(Plat Swalec / Swalec Plate) Rownd 2nd Round
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (2), Grant Jones(1), Robart Jones (1), Simonie Roolka (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (2)
Roedd ôl tua chwe wythnos arall i ffwrdd heb chwarae yn amlwg ar y ddau dîm gyda sawl camgymeriad ‘amseru’ gan y ddwy ochr. Ar ôl yr 20 munud cyntaf, death yn gêm eithaf diddorol i’r gwyliwr cyffredin ei gwylio. Chwe munud yn unig a gymerodd i Jim dorri trwy dacl ar linell Llangefni a sgorio cais dan y pyst - un a droswyd gan Pep. Gwrthodwyd ’cais’ i Grant gan y bu iddo dirio ar y llinell ochr mae’n debyg ond caniatawyd cais tebyg iddo ar y gornel chwith ar ôl 18 munud o chwarae. Bum munud yn ddiweddarach, bu i bac Llangefni rycio dros linell Nant a Mark Pritchard oedd y blaenwr olaf i godi. Llwyddodd Carwyn Milburn gyda’r trosiad i roi sgôr o 12 - 7 ar yr hanner.
Ar ôl rhai munudau o bwyso ar linell Llangefni ar ddechrau’r ail hanner, llwyddodd y bachwr, Eryl i sgorio ger y pyst - cais a droswyd gan Pep eto. Tua thri chwarter ffordd drwy’r gêm, bu i Carwyn Milburn gicio cic gosb lwyddiannus i Langefni i wneud y sgôr yn 19 -10. Chwe munud oedd ar ôl pan sgoriodd Eryl ei ail gais yn y gornel dde ar ôl cefnogi symudiad da ar draws y cae gan y cefnwyr. Yna, pam oedd yr 80 munud ar ben, sgoriodd Robat (Blaen Cwm) ei gais cyntaf i’r tîm cyntaf trwy dirio yn y gornel dde eto. Sgor o 29 -10 felly ar y diwedd. Edrych yn debyg y chwaraeir Caernarfon gartref yn y rownd nesaf ar Sadwrn olaf Ionawr!
Gêm gynghrair fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn Pwllheli dydd Sadwrn nesaf.
The fact that there had been a gap of six weeks in playing was evident for both sides with several ‘timing’ errors, especially during the first quarter. After that period, perhaps the neutral person would describe the game as being an entertaining match to watch. It took Jim six minutes only to side step through the Llangefni defence to score a try under the posts for Pep to convert.. Grant was refused a’ try’ on the extreme left wing due to touching the ball down on the touch line it seems. However, Grant did score a try in that left hand corner after 18 minutes play. Llangefni powered over the Nant line five minutes later after an excellent ruck and drive by their forwards. Mark Pritchard was the last forward to stand on his feet with the ball. Carwyn Milburn converted that try to make the score 12-7 at half time.
After several minutes of pressure on the Llangefni line at the beginning of the second half, Eryl the hooker crept over for a try after around 10 phases of play. Pep duly converted. About three quarters way through the match, Carwyn Milburn was successful with a penalty attempt this time to make the score 19 -10. There were 6 minutes remaining when Eryl scored his second try of the afternoon in the extreme right corner after supporting a cross field movement by the backs. The entire 80 minutes was up when Robat (Blaen Cwm) scored his first ever try for the first team with a touchdown, again on the extreme right. A final result of 29 – 10. It appears that the next round will involve playing Caernarfon at home on the last Saturday of January.
Nant’s next match will be a league game at home against Pwllheli next Saturday.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 08.01.2011 Nant Conwy 29 v Llangefni 10
(Plat Swalec / Swalec Plate) Rownd 2nd Round
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (2), Grant Jones(1), Robart Jones (1), Simonie Roolka (1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (2)
Roedd ôl tua chwe wythnos arall i ffwrdd heb chwarae yn amlwg ar y ddau dîm gyda sawl camgymeriad ‘amseru’ gan y ddwy ochr. Ar ôl yr 20 munud cyntaf, death yn gêm eithaf diddorol i’r gwyliwr cyffredin ei gwylio. Chwe munud yn unig a gymerodd i Jim dorri trwy dacl ar linell Llangefni a sgorio cais dan y pyst - un a droswyd gan Pep. Gwrthodwyd ’cais’ i Grant gan y bu iddo dirio ar y llinell ochr mae’n debyg ond caniatawyd cais tebyg iddo ar y gornel chwith ar ôl 18 munud o chwarae. Bum munud yn ddiweddarach, bu i bac Llangefni rycio dros linell Nant a Mark Pritchard oedd y blaenwr olaf i godi. Llwyddodd Carwyn Milburn gyda’r trosiad i roi sgôr o 12 - 7 ar yr hanner.
Ar ôl rhai munudau o bwyso ar linell Llangefni ar ddechrau’r ail hanner, llwyddodd y bachwr, Eryl i sgorio ger y pyst - cais a droswyd gan Pep eto. Tua thri chwarter ffordd drwy’r gêm, bu i Carwyn Milburn gicio cic gosb lwyddiannus i Langefni i wneud y sgôr yn 19 -10. Chwe munud oedd ar ôl pan sgoriodd Eryl ei ail gais yn y gornel dde ar ôl cefnogi symudiad da ar draws y cae gan y cefnwyr. Yna, pam oedd yr 80 munud ar ben, sgoriodd Robat (Blaen Cwm) ei gais cyntaf i’r tîm cyntaf trwy dirio yn y gornel dde eto. Sgor o 29 -10 felly ar y diwedd. Edrych yn debyg y chwaraeir Caernarfon gartref yn y rownd nesaf ar Sadwrn olaf Ionawr!
Gêm gynghrair fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn Pwllheli dydd Sadwrn nesaf.
The fact that there had been a gap of six weeks in playing was evident for both sides with several ‘timing’ errors, especially during the first quarter. After that period, perhaps the neutral person would describe the game as being an entertaining match to watch. It took Jim six minutes only to side step through the Llangefni defence to score a try under the posts for Pep to convert.. Grant was refused a’ try’ on the extreme left wing due to touching the ball down on the touch line it seems. However, Grant did score a try in that left hand corner after 18 minutes play. Llangefni powered over the Nant line five minutes later after an excellent ruck and drive by their forwards. Mark Pritchard was the last forward to stand on his feet with the ball. Carwyn Milburn converted that try to make the score 12-7 at half time.
After several minutes of pressure on the Llangefni line at the beginning of the second half, Eryl the hooker crept over for a try after around 10 phases of play. Pep duly converted. About three quarters way through the match, Carwyn Milburn was successful with a penalty attempt this time to make the score 19 -10. There were 6 minutes remaining when Eryl scored his second try of the afternoon in the extreme right corner after supporting a cross field movement by the backs. The entire 80 minutes was up when Robat (Blaen Cwm) scored his first ever try for the first team with a touchdown, again on the extreme right. A final result of 29 – 10. It appears that the next round will involve playing Caernarfon at home on the last Saturday of January.
Nant’s next match will be a league game at home against Pwllheli next Saturday.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
09.01.11 Ruthin v Bro Ffestiniog - John Palmer reports
Bro Ffestiniog did the double on Ruthin last season in their first season in Division 1. Having beaten them away already this season the Blues were keen to square up the encounters but with Bro just one place below them in the league this was to be no easy contest. First points went to Ruthin with a penalty goal by wing Sion T Roberts and Bro replied with their own penalty goal kicked by outside half Barry Roberts. The first half continued as a physical affair breaking down into an affray at one stage. Ruthin went down to 14 men after a player was sin-binned for a late tackle but there was no further score and the first half ended 3-3. The second half started with a battle for possession and eventually the Blues came out on top and centre Gethin Hughes squirmed through for a try which was converted by Roberts. Ten minutes later Hughes scored his second try after a strong run through the visitors defence. The home side secured the win 5 minutes from the end when flanker Clwyd Jones ran down the wing to score in the corner with Roberts converting. This was a good win against a dogged Bro side on a heavy pitch. Man of the match was flanker Dwayne Speakman-Jones.
18.12.10
RGC 'A' Team 34 v Cheshire Under 20s 24
'RGC 1404 UNDER 20 34 CHESHIRE UNDER 20 24
4 tries from flying winger,Ben Stemalzek,gave the RGC 1404 Under 20 side a more comfortable win than appeared likely when with only 7 minutes left in the game, the young North Walians found themselves 24 points to 20 down. Stemalzeks first try came with less than 60 seconds on the clock following a break from Callum Bennett who was able to add the conversion. Somewhat ironically the remainder of the half was tryless as both sides struggled to gain any consistency in the wintry conditions,the only additional points coming from 2 penalties from both sides.
Stemalzeks second score was undoubtedly his best as gathering the ball close to the half-way line and with seemingly nothing on,he scythed through the Cheshire defence before rounding the final defender to score in the corner. Bennett was again able to add the extra 2 points. Instead however of encoraging the RGC side to close the game out, it was the Cheshire Team who were seemingly prompted into action and aided by a number of substitutions it was they scored next when their lively scrum-half dived over from 5 yards out following a break he had made earlier from within his own 22. 5 minutes later Cheshire took the lead for the first time when their big forwards drove over from close-range. To their credit in was then that the young North Walians showed their true colours as their forwards and in particular hooker Sean Strudwick and skipper Dale Blackmore began to take the game to Cheshire and from close-range Stemalzek was able to score his third try of the match and with only 2 minutes left he added a 4th to seal the win, following good work again from the RGC 1404 pack. as the visiting forwards started to tire.
With a team that contained 3 17 year olds and a whole raft of 18 year olds the RGC 1404 side can be pleased with their win in this their opening fixture of the season, and with games planned in the New Year against the Dragons,Ospreys and Lancashire they have much to look forward to. '
4 tries from flying winger,Ben Stemalzek,gave the RGC 1404 Under 20 side a more comfortable win than appeared likely when with only 7 minutes left in the game, the young North Walians found themselves 24 points to 20 down. Stemalzeks first try came with less than 60 seconds on the clock following a break from Callum Bennett who was able to add the conversion. Somewhat ironically the remainder of the half was tryless as both sides struggled to gain any consistency in the wintry conditions,the only additional points coming from 2 penalties from both sides.
Stemalzeks second score was undoubtedly his best as gathering the ball close to the half-way line and with seemingly nothing on,he scythed through the Cheshire defence before rounding the final defender to score in the corner. Bennett was again able to add the extra 2 points. Instead however of encoraging the RGC side to close the game out, it was the Cheshire Team who were seemingly prompted into action and aided by a number of substitutions it was they scored next when their lively scrum-half dived over from 5 yards out following a break he had made earlier from within his own 22. 5 minutes later Cheshire took the lead for the first time when their big forwards drove over from close-range. To their credit in was then that the young North Walians showed their true colours as their forwards and in particular hooker Sean Strudwick and skipper Dale Blackmore began to take the game to Cheshire and from close-range Stemalzek was able to score his third try of the match and with only 2 minutes left he added a 4th to seal the win, following good work again from the RGC 1404 pack. as the visiting forwards started to tire.
With a team that contained 3 17 year olds and a whole raft of 18 year olds the RGC 1404 side can be pleased with their win in this their opening fixture of the season, and with games planned in the New Year against the Dragons,Ospreys and Lancashire they have much to look forward to. '
14.12.10
RGC 'A' Team v Cheshire Under 20s-Eirias Park, Wed Dec 15 at 7.30pm
RGC 1404 Rugby takes another step forward on Wednesday night, December 15 2010 when the A Team plays its first competitive fixture against Cheshire Under 20s at Eirias Parc,Colwyn Bay. 7.30 pm KO.The team had hoped to play last month against the Dragons Under 20s in a match that unfortunately fell foul of the freezing weather but tomorrow nights match will be the beginning of a series of friendlies scheduled for between now and the end of the season and which will include the Ospreys,Dragons and Lancashire Under 20 sides. Although friendlies these games are seen as essential in the development of elite level Rugby in the region as recognised byn the WRU Regional Performance Manager,Marc Roberts,
'RGC A is a crucial vehicle in our development pathway, it bridges the game between regional age grade rugby and senior rugby. It allows talented players the opportunity to develop in a challenging environment with the ultimate aim to move forward into the full RGC 1404 squad"
'RGC A is a crucial vehicle in our development pathway, it bridges the game between regional age grade rugby and senior rugby. It allows talented players the opportunity to develop in a challenging environment with the ultimate aim to move forward into the full RGC 1404 squad"
13.12.10
13.12.10 Ruthin v Llandudno - John Palmer Reports
Ruthin started strongly against Llandudno in this Swalec Plate second round match at Caeddol and within a few minutes of the start were 3 points up from a penalty goal kicked by full back Shay Tudor. The Blues went further ahead after 30 minutes after flanker Clwyd Jones forced his way through the seasiders defence and put centre Lewis Isaac through for a try converted by Tudor. Llandudno counter attacked but good defensive play by the home side stifled any scoring attempts and it was the Blues that went further ahead with another Tudor penalty goal. The visitors missed a chance to lessen the arrears when a penalty goal attempt went wide. The Blues continued to dominate and just before half time wing Kyle Davies after a great run upfield offloaded to centre Gethin Hughes who seared over the visitors try line. Again converted by the sure foot of Tudor the home side went in for the break a comfortable 20-0. After the break Ruthin continued in the same fashion. Tudor kicked another penalty goal and then was instrumental in putting Davies through for the Blues third try. The Blues then came under sustained pressure from the visitors which eventually led to a try by wing Wesley Jones. Just as it looked as though the game would end at 28-5 Davies picked up a loose ball after a Llandudno scrum on Ruthins 22 and ran the length of the pitch to score under the posts. Tudor converted and the game ended at 35-5 to the home side. This was a particularly pleasing display with a number of recent youth players making a very significant contribution: Lewis Isaac, Jason Humphreys and Ben Taylor.
24.11.10
24.11.2010 COACHES MEETING WITH JULIAN FERRARI - WREXHAM RFC DEC 2 2010
Meeting with Julian Ferrari WRU Development Officer
Thursday 2nd Dec. - 7.30 p.m at the Club
All Club Coaches, coaching helpers and referees are invited to please attend a meeting with Julian Ferrari the WRU Development Officer for the area. This is your opportunity to ask any questions regarding the amendments to the WRU pathway which relates to Mini and Junior Rugby plus clarify any grey areas. Additionally, the Club Senior coaches have been invited to join you, if practical around 8.30/8.40 so that you can all have a quick chat about coaching times and pitches in conjunction with Nigel Fletcher and Gareth Edwards who are the liaison in these matters for the Board. Your support of this meeting is appreciated.
Thank You
Thursday 2nd Dec. - 7.30 p.m at the Club
All Club Coaches, coaching helpers and referees are invited to please attend a meeting with Julian Ferrari the WRU Development Officer for the area. This is your opportunity to ask any questions regarding the amendments to the WRU pathway which relates to Mini and Junior Rugby plus clarify any grey areas. Additionally, the Club Senior coaches have been invited to join you, if practical around 8.30/8.40 so that you can all have a quick chat about coaching times and pitches in conjunction with Nigel Fletcher and Gareth Edwards who are the liaison in these matters for the Board. Your support of this meeting is appreciated.
Thank You
22.11.10
21.11.2010 Nant Conwy v Ruthin - Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 20.11.2010 Nant Conwy 18 v Rhuthun 17
(Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup)
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Peredur Ellis(1) Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Peredur Ellis (2)
Roedd ôl tua mis i ffwrdd heb chwarae yn amlwg ar y ddau dîm gyda sawl camgymeriad gan y ddwy ochr. Hwyrach, y buasai’r gwyliwr niwtral yn dadlau ei bod yn gêm gyffrous yn cael ei hennill yn yr amser ychwanegol ar y diwedd. Unig sgôr yr hanner cyntaf oedd cais gan Pep ar ôl 10 munud ac ef ei hun yn ei drosi. 7-0 i Nant felly ar y chwiban hanner amser
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a bu i Pep roi Nant ymhellach ar y blaen gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 3 munud o chwarae. Ar ôl 8 munud arall, death sgor gyntaf Rhuthun trwy gais gan Ben Taylor yn cael ei drosi gan Shay Tudor. Pum munud o bwyso caled gan Nant wedyn gyda’r pac yn hyrddio ar y llinell a’r bachwr Eryl yn cael ei wthio trosodd am gais yn y diwedd. Pep yn methu trosi y tro hwn. Daeth Rhuthun yn ôl a sgorio cais (gorau’r gêm o bosibl) ar yr asgell chwith. Eto bu Shay Tudor drosi’i gais ei hun. Dim ond 10 munud oedd ar ôl pan fu i Shay Tudor gicio cic gosb lwyddiannus i roi Rhuthun ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf o ddau bwynt. Nant yn dal i bwyso ac ar ôl 41 munud o chwarae, penderfynodd Pep gicio am y gôl o tua 35 metr a hwyliodd y bel rhwng y pyst! Sgôr derfynol felly o 18-17 i Nant
Gêm gynghrair fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn Bro Ffestiniog ar y 4ydd Rhagfyr 2010.
The fact that there had been a gap of four weeks in playing was evident for both sides in a match full of basic errors. Perhaps the neutral person would describe the game as being a full blooded cup match though with Nant winning in extra time. The only score of the first half was a try scored by Pep which he converted himself. A score of 7-0 at half time then.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was Pep again who was successful with a penalty after 3 minutes play. Ruthin scored their first points after another 8 minutes when Ben Taylor squeezed over for a try on the right. Shay Tudor was successful with the conversion. Further pressure on the try line by the Nant pack followed and ended when the hooker, Eryl was forced over by his fellow forwards to touch down. Pep missed the conversion attempt. Ruthin came back and, arguably, scored the best try of the match perhaps when Shay Tudor raced over on the right to touch down and then converted his own try. Only 10 minutes remained when Ruthin went ahead for the first time in the match when Shay Tudor was successful with a penalty attempt. A score of 15-17 then! Nant gathered pace again and the forwards were working their way down the pitch without breaking through. A penalty kick was given after 41 minutes play at a distance of about 35 meters away from the posts. Up stepped Pep once again and the ball bisected the posts on its way over to make the final score 18-17.
Nant’s next match will be a league game at home against Bro Ffestiniog on the 4th December 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 20.11.2010 Nant Conwy 18 v Rhuthun 17
(Cwpan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Cup)
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Peredur Ellis(1) Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Cosb / Penalties: Peredur Ellis (2)
Roedd ôl tua mis i ffwrdd heb chwarae yn amlwg ar y ddau dîm gyda sawl camgymeriad gan y ddwy ochr. Hwyrach, y buasai’r gwyliwr niwtral yn dadlau ei bod yn gêm gyffrous yn cael ei hennill yn yr amser ychwanegol ar y diwedd. Unig sgôr yr hanner cyntaf oedd cais gan Pep ar ôl 10 munud ac ef ei hun yn ei drosi. 7-0 i Nant felly ar y chwiban hanner amser
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a bu i Pep roi Nant ymhellach ar y blaen gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 3 munud o chwarae. Ar ôl 8 munud arall, death sgor gyntaf Rhuthun trwy gais gan Ben Taylor yn cael ei drosi gan Shay Tudor. Pum munud o bwyso caled gan Nant wedyn gyda’r pac yn hyrddio ar y llinell a’r bachwr Eryl yn cael ei wthio trosodd am gais yn y diwedd. Pep yn methu trosi y tro hwn. Daeth Rhuthun yn ôl a sgorio cais (gorau’r gêm o bosibl) ar yr asgell chwith. Eto bu Shay Tudor drosi’i gais ei hun. Dim ond 10 munud oedd ar ôl pan fu i Shay Tudor gicio cic gosb lwyddiannus i roi Rhuthun ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf o ddau bwynt. Nant yn dal i bwyso ac ar ôl 41 munud o chwarae, penderfynodd Pep gicio am y gôl o tua 35 metr a hwyliodd y bel rhwng y pyst! Sgôr derfynol felly o 18-17 i Nant
Gêm gynghrair fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn Bro Ffestiniog ar y 4ydd Rhagfyr 2010.
The fact that there had been a gap of four weeks in playing was evident for both sides in a match full of basic errors. Perhaps the neutral person would describe the game as being a full blooded cup match though with Nant winning in extra time. The only score of the first half was a try scored by Pep which he converted himself. A score of 7-0 at half time then.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was Pep again who was successful with a penalty after 3 minutes play. Ruthin scored their first points after another 8 minutes when Ben Taylor squeezed over for a try on the right. Shay Tudor was successful with the conversion. Further pressure on the try line by the Nant pack followed and ended when the hooker, Eryl was forced over by his fellow forwards to touch down. Pep missed the conversion attempt. Ruthin came back and, arguably, scored the best try of the match perhaps when Shay Tudor raced over on the right to touch down and then converted his own try. Only 10 minutes remained when Ruthin went ahead for the first time in the match when Shay Tudor was successful with a penalty attempt. A score of 15-17 then! Nant gathered pace again and the forwards were working their way down the pitch without breaking through. A penalty kick was given after 41 minutes play at a distance of about 35 meters away from the posts. Up stepped Pep once again and the ball bisected the posts on its way over to make the final score 18-17.
Nant’s next match will be a league game at home against Bro Ffestiniog on the 4th December 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
21.11.2010 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 22 SCARLETS UNDER 18 28
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 22 SCARLETS UNDER 18 28
In spite of outscoring their visitors from South-West Wales by three tries to one, it was the metronomic boot of Scarlets fly-half Scott Maynard that proved the difference between the 2 sides as he calmly slotted over 7 penalties and 1 conversion in an immaculate kicking display. As has been so often the case this season,the RGC 1404 side soon found themselves on the backfoot as Scarlets prop,Gareth Thomas, crossed after only 5 minutes, and with Maynard adding the extras and the first of his 7 penalties just five minutes later it appeared as if the home side might be in for a long afternoon. However showing the same tremendous spirit that has been evident throughout this season,they fought back,firstly through a try from full-back Dion Jones after 25 minutes and then just three minutes later with another from Chris Holmes which was converted by Jones to give the RGC side a narrow 12 points to ten lead.Although Maynard soon kicked the Scarlets back in front it was the home side who went into the half-time break with a narrow lead following their third try of the game through Lewis Barker on the stroke of half-time,which was again converted by full back Jones.
He was to extend the lead further with a penalty soon after the restart but that was the final score of the game as far as the home side were concerned as Maynard added a further four penalties to those he had scored in the first half. The game ended with the RGC 1404 side camped on the visitors try-line but in spite of being awarded a series of penalties they were unable to secure the try that might have led to them gaining their second win of the season over the Scarlets. Nonetheless in spite of the loss this was probably the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far,and with so many of their squad being eligible to play in the regional age-grade competition next year,they can look forward with confidence to the future.
North wales Officer, Marc Roberts added:
' We are moving forward and todays U18s performance defines our ambition but the score line defines our reality. The reaction from the Southern regions has been complimentary and all have been shocked with regards our progress in this years competition. To be honest there is a hunger and passion in the RGC region to do far, far more. The players, coaches and management of both teams will be working hard to improve for 2011 campaign"
In spite of outscoring their visitors from South-West Wales by three tries to one, it was the metronomic boot of Scarlets fly-half Scott Maynard that proved the difference between the 2 sides as he calmly slotted over 7 penalties and 1 conversion in an immaculate kicking display. As has been so often the case this season,the RGC 1404 side soon found themselves on the backfoot as Scarlets prop,Gareth Thomas, crossed after only 5 minutes, and with Maynard adding the extras and the first of his 7 penalties just five minutes later it appeared as if the home side might be in for a long afternoon. However showing the same tremendous spirit that has been evident throughout this season,they fought back,firstly through a try from full-back Dion Jones after 25 minutes and then just three minutes later with another from Chris Holmes which was converted by Jones to give the RGC side a narrow 12 points to ten lead.Although Maynard soon kicked the Scarlets back in front it was the home side who went into the half-time break with a narrow lead following their third try of the game through Lewis Barker on the stroke of half-time,which was again converted by full back Jones.
He was to extend the lead further with a penalty soon after the restart but that was the final score of the game as far as the home side were concerned as Maynard added a further four penalties to those he had scored in the first half. The game ended with the RGC 1404 side camped on the visitors try-line but in spite of being awarded a series of penalties they were unable to secure the try that might have led to them gaining their second win of the season over the Scarlets. Nonetheless in spite of the loss this was probably the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far,and with so many of their squad being eligible to play in the regional age-grade competition next year,they can look forward with confidence to the future.
North wales Officer, Marc Roberts added:
' We are moving forward and todays U18s performance defines our ambition but the score line defines our reality. The reaction from the Southern regions has been complimentary and all have been shocked with regards our progress in this years competition. To be honest there is a hunger and passion in the RGC region to do far, far more. The players, coaches and management of both teams will be working hard to improve for 2011 campaign"
19.11.10
19.11.2010 PREVIEW OF RGC U18 AND U16 SUNDAY 21/11/2010
Sunday sees the final matches for both the RGC 1404 Under 16 & 18 teams in this season's regional age-grade championships when they face their counterparts from the Scarlets in Colwyn Bay. The Under 18s,whose match is being played at Eirias Parc,KO 2.00pm, will be seeking a repeat of their last-gasp victory achieved at Bynia RFC back in September against Sundays opponents and will be facing a Scarlets squad which which contains within its 22,4 players who represented North Wales at Under 16 level. Both sides come into the game on the back of strong performances in their last matches,the Scarlets drawing 16 each with the Blues and the RGC side heartbreakingly going down 24-15 to the Dragons having led with only 5 minutes left in the match.
Up the road at Rydal School,the RGC Under 16 side will be seeking their first win of the season against a strong Scarlets side whose place in the semi-finals of the competition is already assured. Although winless up until now the RGC side has come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,including their last game against the Blues South,when in spite of lleading 14-3 they eventually lost 26-21. They will surely be looking for a change of fortune on Sunday.'
Up the road at Rydal School,the RGC Under 16 side will be seeking their first win of the season against a strong Scarlets side whose place in the semi-finals of the competition is already assured. Although winless up until now the RGC side has come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,including their last game against the Blues South,when in spite of lleading 14-3 they eventually lost 26-21. They will surely be looking for a change of fortune on Sunday.'
17.11.10
17.11.2010 RGC U18 v Scarlets U18 - Parc eirias Sunday Nov 21 - KO 2.00pm
Please find below RGC 1404 Under 18 Squad to face the Scarlets Under 18s at Eirias Parc on Sunday. 2.00pm KO
1. Ollie HUghes
2. Gareth Pym
3. Matt Bevan
4. Mareddyd Francis
5. Aaron Gwyn
6. James Grundy
7. Meilir Parry
8. Chris Holmes
9. Alex Schwarz
10. Lewis Barker
11. James Roberts
12. Harri Evans
13. Owain Aled
14. Teddy Brittain
15. Dion Jones
16. Jacob Weaver-Jones
17. Ben Baker
18. Llew Williams
19. Jamie Kelly
20. Gareth Williams
21. Jack Bennett
22. Llewellyn Edwards
Match Preview to follow
Will
1. Ollie HUghes
2. Gareth Pym
3. Matt Bevan
4. Mareddyd Francis
5. Aaron Gwyn
6. James Grundy
7. Meilir Parry
8. Chris Holmes
9. Alex Schwarz
10. Lewis Barker
11. James Roberts
12. Harri Evans
13. Owain Aled
14. Teddy Brittain
15. Dion Jones
16. Jacob Weaver-Jones
17. Ben Baker
18. Llew Williams
19. Jamie Kelly
20. Gareth Williams
21. Jack Bennett
22. Llewellyn Edwards
Match Preview to follow
Will
16.11.10
16.11.2010 NORTH WALES YOUTH CUP DRAW
North Wales Youth Cup
Ruthin beat Colwyn Bay in the Prelim Round
Nant play Abergele this Sat.
Denbigh hope to play COBRA this Sat.
The Draw for the next round Dec 18th took place this morning at the Wrexham office
The draw was made by Gwyn Edwards. Rhyl, Caernarfon and Ruthin must fit in their round because of their involvement in the Webb Ellis on Dec 18th
Flint v Denbigh or COBRA
Welshpool v Wrexham
Ruthin v Llanidloes
Bala v Llangefni
Newtown v Rhyl
Nant or Abergele v Caernarfon
Pwllheli v Mold
Bangor v Llandudno
Please inform Mervyn Picton asap for booking of Refs
Diolch
Austin
Ruthin beat Colwyn Bay in the Prelim Round
Nant play Abergele this Sat.
Denbigh hope to play COBRA this Sat.
The Draw for the next round Dec 18th took place this morning at the Wrexham office
The draw was made by Gwyn Edwards. Rhyl, Caernarfon and Ruthin must fit in their round because of their involvement in the Webb Ellis on Dec 18th
Flint v Denbigh or COBRA
Welshpool v Wrexham
Ruthin v Llanidloes
Bala v Llangefni
Newtown v Rhyl
Nant or Abergele v Caernarfon
Pwllheli v Mold
Bangor v Llandudno
Please inform Mervyn Picton asap for booking of Refs
Diolch
Austin
11.11.10
11.11.10 GEORGE NORTH EARNS FIRST CAP FOR WALES
Scarlets delight at George North's first cap chance
Dyddiad/Date: Thursday 11th November 2010
Cyhoeddwyd ar ran y Scarlets/Issued on behalf of Scarlets
WALES’ NEW WINGER NORTH SAYS SCARLETS RUGBY HAS GIVEN HIM THE PLATFORM TO PERFORM
George North, the Scarlets’ 18-year old wing sensation has been handed the honour of a place in the starting line-up with Wales who face South Africa this Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. He becomes the 200th international Scarlet.
North Walian rugby talent North, a former Llangefni, Pwllheli and Rhyl youth player is one of a batch of new generation Scarlets making an impact on the domestic and international scene.
The young winger, who shone with Wales U18s and U20s was handed a development contract with the Scarlets this summer after coming through with flying colours from the Scarlets Academy system studying at Llandovery College and playing for Llandovery RFC.
North gets the opportunity for his first Wales cap on the wing and becomes Wales’ 1,078th to take the field after just five months of senior squad rugby at the Scarlets. He was “delighted and proud” to get his name on the Wales team sheet for the first time.
North will join fellow Scarlets Matthew Rees, who has once again been handed the captain’s armband for this Saturday’s encounter for the second time and experienced outside half Stephen Jones who starts at 10 against South Africa.
North said: “It’s been an amazing few months for me and to now get the chance of a Wales cap is such an honour, I can’t really believe it has happened but I will take this opportunity and will give it all I can.
“I’m pleased with how my rugby is developing. It’s been such a great season for me so far and now I’ve got the chance to play for my country - the Scarlets coaches have had faith in me and handed me the chance to play right from the beginning of the season. I’ve worked hard on my game and came to Parc y Scarlets just wanting to learn, keep my head down and keep a focus on improving my rugby.
“It’s an excellent environment at Parc y Scarlets, particularly for developing players like myself and the opportunities and support I’ve been given in such a short space of time to prove myself has been brilliant.
“The thing that’s struck me since I joined is how hard this team wants to work for each other, it’s a great place to be, there’s a really good vibe down West and I just really enjoy coming into training.”
North played in all of the Scarlets first seven games this season, including friendlies against Gloucester and Worcester, scoring his first two tries for the region against Benetton Treviso away in Italy on his Magners debut, with four tries from the five competitive Scarlets fixtures in which he’s featured in this season. At 6ft 4ins and 16st 9lbs, North is a winger built for the modern era.
Scarlets Head Coach Nigel Davies said: “I am delighted for George, he’s got real ability and talent as a player but equally has an intelligent and hard-working approach – a real pro, and that will just push him further. I have been really impressed with the way he has conducted himself at the Scarlets and he has the potential to be a very special player.
“He has quality and this opportunity to get his first Wales cap at just 18 will no doubt inspire him, give him added confidence and help him to reach his potential over the next few years.
“The exciting thing is that is he one of a group of next generation Scarlets who have come through our development system, are getting game time and are showing real talent and ambition and commitment to our values as a rugby region.
“If you look at the group of emerging players we had on the field against Leeds last weekend and what they achieved against a physical English side, there is a lot to be optimistic about.”
North is one of a group of young Scarlets who have signed development contracts over the summer including Scott Williams, Gareth Davies, Nick Reynolds, Nic Cudd as well as Dan Newton, Ben Morgan and Rhys Lawrence.
“It’s important that these players get to train and play at Scarlets’ first team level early on and get experience alongside top-class international players. If they play with and against the best, they know where they have to get to – where to set the bar and that’s crucial early on,” said Davies.
Chief Executive of the Scarlets, Mark Davies added that the whole region will be behind North on his Wales debut and that there was great pride at Parc y Scarlets from staff and supporters in hearing the young Scarlet will get his first Wales cap and that Scarlets skipper, Matthew Rees, was captaining his country once again.
“Nigel Davies and Gareth Jenkins have worked tirelessly - with real commitment, planning and belief over the past few years to identify and bring forward talented players into the first team set-up at the earliest opportunity as part of our philosophy to develop great young talent from within our region.
“We’re now seeing some of the results of that long-term vision and hard-work and how some of our best young talent is benefiting from early exposure to the demands of professional rugby. George North’s story is testimony to what is being achieved here.”
ENDS
For more information please contact Antonia Lamont on 07974 421665 email: antonia@scarlets.co.uk or antonia@lamont-pr.co.uk.
Dyddiad/Date: Thursday 11th November 2010
Cyhoeddwyd ar ran y Scarlets/Issued on behalf of Scarlets
WALES’ NEW WINGER NORTH SAYS SCARLETS RUGBY HAS GIVEN HIM THE PLATFORM TO PERFORM
George North, the Scarlets’ 18-year old wing sensation has been handed the honour of a place in the starting line-up with Wales who face South Africa this Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. He becomes the 200th international Scarlet.
North Walian rugby talent North, a former Llangefni, Pwllheli and Rhyl youth player is one of a batch of new generation Scarlets making an impact on the domestic and international scene.
The young winger, who shone with Wales U18s and U20s was handed a development contract with the Scarlets this summer after coming through with flying colours from the Scarlets Academy system studying at Llandovery College and playing for Llandovery RFC.
North gets the opportunity for his first Wales cap on the wing and becomes Wales’ 1,078th to take the field after just five months of senior squad rugby at the Scarlets. He was “delighted and proud” to get his name on the Wales team sheet for the first time.
North will join fellow Scarlets Matthew Rees, who has once again been handed the captain’s armband for this Saturday’s encounter for the second time and experienced outside half Stephen Jones who starts at 10 against South Africa.
North said: “It’s been an amazing few months for me and to now get the chance of a Wales cap is such an honour, I can’t really believe it has happened but I will take this opportunity and will give it all I can.
“I’m pleased with how my rugby is developing. It’s been such a great season for me so far and now I’ve got the chance to play for my country - the Scarlets coaches have had faith in me and handed me the chance to play right from the beginning of the season. I’ve worked hard on my game and came to Parc y Scarlets just wanting to learn, keep my head down and keep a focus on improving my rugby.
“It’s an excellent environment at Parc y Scarlets, particularly for developing players like myself and the opportunities and support I’ve been given in such a short space of time to prove myself has been brilliant.
“The thing that’s struck me since I joined is how hard this team wants to work for each other, it’s a great place to be, there’s a really good vibe down West and I just really enjoy coming into training.”
North played in all of the Scarlets first seven games this season, including friendlies against Gloucester and Worcester, scoring his first two tries for the region against Benetton Treviso away in Italy on his Magners debut, with four tries from the five competitive Scarlets fixtures in which he’s featured in this season. At 6ft 4ins and 16st 9lbs, North is a winger built for the modern era.
Scarlets Head Coach Nigel Davies said: “I am delighted for George, he’s got real ability and talent as a player but equally has an intelligent and hard-working approach – a real pro, and that will just push him further. I have been really impressed with the way he has conducted himself at the Scarlets and he has the potential to be a very special player.
“He has quality and this opportunity to get his first Wales cap at just 18 will no doubt inspire him, give him added confidence and help him to reach his potential over the next few years.
“The exciting thing is that is he one of a group of next generation Scarlets who have come through our development system, are getting game time and are showing real talent and ambition and commitment to our values as a rugby region.
“If you look at the group of emerging players we had on the field against Leeds last weekend and what they achieved against a physical English side, there is a lot to be optimistic about.”
North is one of a group of young Scarlets who have signed development contracts over the summer including Scott Williams, Gareth Davies, Nick Reynolds, Nic Cudd as well as Dan Newton, Ben Morgan and Rhys Lawrence.
“It’s important that these players get to train and play at Scarlets’ first team level early on and get experience alongside top-class international players. If they play with and against the best, they know where they have to get to – where to set the bar and that’s crucial early on,” said Davies.
Chief Executive of the Scarlets, Mark Davies added that the whole region will be behind North on his Wales debut and that there was great pride at Parc y Scarlets from staff and supporters in hearing the young Scarlet will get his first Wales cap and that Scarlets skipper, Matthew Rees, was captaining his country once again.
“Nigel Davies and Gareth Jenkins have worked tirelessly - with real commitment, planning and belief over the past few years to identify and bring forward talented players into the first team set-up at the earliest opportunity as part of our philosophy to develop great young talent from within our region.
“We’re now seeing some of the results of that long-term vision and hard-work and how some of our best young talent is benefiting from early exposure to the demands of professional rugby. George North’s story is testimony to what is being achieved here.”
ENDS
For more information please contact Antonia Lamont on 07974 421665 email: antonia@scarlets.co.uk or antonia@lamont-pr.co.uk.
9.11.10
09.11.10 DRAGONS UNDER 18 24 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 15
DRAGONS UNDER 18 24 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 15
At a cold yet dry Newbridge RFC,the Dragons Under 18s saw off their North Walian counterparts but only in the last 5 minutes of an absorbing and competitive affair. The RGC side put themselves under early pressure when from the kick-off the ball was turned over to the Dragons,who after what seemed to be countless phases of possesion foreced the ball over the line through Elliott Dee. Although the RGC side were to hit back via a Dion Jones penalty, the Dragons lead was extended 7 minutes from half-time when a quickly taken tap saw their lively scrum-half Joshua Davies force himself over from 5 metres out. Dragons Fly-half Ethan Davies adding the conversion as he had Dee's earlier score.
The second-half initially again saw the Dragons in control territorially,however a great break from RGC winger Llewellyn Edwards from within his own twenty-two took the visitors to just short of the home-sides try-line and although the ball was turned over,tremendous pressure led to a dropped ball over the try-line on which pounced Chris Holmes and with Dion Jones adding the conversion the gap between the 2 sides was down to just 4 points.It was now very much the RGC 1404 side who were in the ascendancy and 15 minutes later they took the lead when a neat kick from fly-half Lewis Barker found full-back Jones who rounded the defence to go in at the corner. Although he missed the conversion a similar miss from in front of the posts by Dragons replacement fly-half Niall Martin gave home that the RGC 1404 side might gain their second victory of the season. However it was not to be as Dragons flanker James Benjamin scorched in from 30 metres out to score close to the posts,and any hopes of a comeback were finally extinguished when Martin added a penalty with almost the last kick of the game.
Although disappointed to lose for the RGC 1404 side it shows how far they have come this year when they expect to win regional age-grade matches rather than merely compete in them.
RGC 1404 Under 18s final game of the season is at home to the Scarlets on 21st November at Eirias Parc.'
Hope that useful
Will
At a cold yet dry Newbridge RFC,the Dragons Under 18s saw off their North Walian counterparts but only in the last 5 minutes of an absorbing and competitive affair. The RGC side put themselves under early pressure when from the kick-off the ball was turned over to the Dragons,who after what seemed to be countless phases of possesion foreced the ball over the line through Elliott Dee. Although the RGC side were to hit back via a Dion Jones penalty, the Dragons lead was extended 7 minutes from half-time when a quickly taken tap saw their lively scrum-half Joshua Davies force himself over from 5 metres out. Dragons Fly-half Ethan Davies adding the conversion as he had Dee's earlier score.
The second-half initially again saw the Dragons in control territorially,however a great break from RGC winger Llewellyn Edwards from within his own twenty-two took the visitors to just short of the home-sides try-line and although the ball was turned over,tremendous pressure led to a dropped ball over the try-line on which pounced Chris Holmes and with Dion Jones adding the conversion the gap between the 2 sides was down to just 4 points.It was now very much the RGC 1404 side who were in the ascendancy and 15 minutes later they took the lead when a neat kick from fly-half Lewis Barker found full-back Jones who rounded the defence to go in at the corner. Although he missed the conversion a similar miss from in front of the posts by Dragons replacement fly-half Niall Martin gave home that the RGC 1404 side might gain their second victory of the season. However it was not to be as Dragons flanker James Benjamin scorched in from 30 metres out to score close to the posts,and any hopes of a comeback were finally extinguished when Martin added a penalty with almost the last kick of the game.
Although disappointed to lose for the RGC 1404 side it shows how far they have come this year when they expect to win regional age-grade matches rather than merely compete in them.
RGC 1404 Under 18s final game of the season is at home to the Scarlets on 21st November at Eirias Parc.'
Hope that useful
Will
6.11.10
05.11.10 Previews Regional Age Grade Championship
' The penutimate round of matches in this seasons regional age-grade championship sees both RGC sides in action away against their counterparts from the Dragons. For the Under 18s, Sundays match at Newbridge RFC,KO 1.00, gives them the opportunity to gain their second win of the competition against a Dragons side whose only win came against the RGC side earlier in the season. The young North Walians will be looking for a repeat of their performance last week against the Ospreys when they were perhaps a little unlucky to go down by 19 points to 12 and have the added incentive of knowing that a win in South Wales will in all probability mean that for the first time an RGC 1404 Under 18 side does not finish at the wrong end of the final championship table.
For the RGC 1404 Under 16 side,Sundays game,which is being played at Cross Keys RFC,gives them another opportunity to record their first win of the season. However they are under no illusions that in spite of the progress shown in their most recent matches, Sundays game offers them no easy route to that first win as they face a Dragons side which not only has been competitive all season but will still be smarting from a narrow 12-6 loss suffered against the Blues North on Wednesday night.
For the RGC 1404 Under 16 side,Sundays game,which is being played at Cross Keys RFC,gives them another opportunity to record their first win of the season. However they are under no illusions that in spite of the progress shown in their most recent matches, Sundays game offers them no easy route to that first win as they face a Dragons side which not only has been competitive all season but will still be smarting from a narrow 12-6 loss suffered against the Blues North on Wednesday night.
1.11.10
31.10.2010 OSPREYS UNDER 18 19 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 12
OSPREYS UNDER 18 19 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 12
'The last time that these 2 sides had met back in August,the Ospreys had run out 86-7 winners.However if they felt that they would have a sinilarly straightforward runout on this occasion they were forced to think again when in the opening 60 seconds of the game the RGC 1404 outside-half Lewis Barke,glided over from short-range, and although Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies shortly after slotted over a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2 points it was the young North Walians who were taking the game to the home side. Unfortunately for them,a combination of their own errors and the relieving kicking of Davies meant that they were unable to turn pressure into points and it was the Ospreys who went into the changing-rooms at half-time with a 9-3 lead thanks to a further 2 penalties from Davies.
The second-half showed just how improved the RGC 1404 side are when after falling further behind due to another penalty from Davies and his conversion of a Rhys Thomas try, instead of letting their heads drop as might have been the case earlier in the season,they finished by far the stronger of the 2 sides. A try by Owain Aled following a great run from winger Llewellyn Edwards reduced the deficit to just 7 points and the last 5 minutes saw the visitors camped in the home-sides 22 but without frustratingly for them being able to find the score that might have enabled them to level the match. In spite of it being a loss this was undoubtedly the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far and they can look forward with confidence to next Sundays game at Newbridge against the Dragons.'
Many thanks
Will
'The last time that these 2 sides had met back in August,the Ospreys had run out 86-7 winners.However if they felt that they would have a sinilarly straightforward runout on this occasion they were forced to think again when in the opening 60 seconds of the game the RGC 1404 outside-half Lewis Barke,glided over from short-range, and although Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies shortly after slotted over a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2 points it was the young North Walians who were taking the game to the home side. Unfortunately for them,a combination of their own errors and the relieving kicking of Davies meant that they were unable to turn pressure into points and it was the Ospreys who went into the changing-rooms at half-time with a 9-3 lead thanks to a further 2 penalties from Davies.
The second-half showed just how improved the RGC 1404 side are when after falling further behind due to another penalty from Davies and his conversion of a Rhys Thomas try, instead of letting their heads drop as might have been the case earlier in the season,they finished by far the stronger of the 2 sides. A try by Owain Aled following a great run from winger Llewellyn Edwards reduced the deficit to just 7 points and the last 5 minutes saw the visitors camped in the home-sides 22 but without frustratingly for them being able to find the score that might have enabled them to level the match. In spite of it being a loss this was undoubtedly the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far and they can look forward with confidence to next Sundays game at Newbridge against the Dragons.'
Many thanks
Will
29.10.10
29.10.2010 This weekend's Regional Age Grade Previews
' This Sundays regional age-grade championship matches see both RGC 1404 sides make the journey south to face the Ospreys. The Under 18's whose game at Llandarcy Academy of Sport kicks off at 2.00pm will be seeking a massive turnaround from the reverse fixture played back in August when the Ospreys ran out 81-7 winners. Since that undoubted low point in their season,the NOrth Walians have shown remarkable improvement to run the Dragons close and defeat the Scarlets. Although disappointed with the manner of their performance in their defeat to the Blues last Sunday,they will be more than hopeful of running the Ospreys a lot closer on this occasion.The only major injury concern for the RGC 1404 side is their leading try-scorer Lewis Barker who will be the subject of a late fitness test.
The RGC 1404 Under 16 side will be playing their fixture against the Ospreys at CORUS RFC,again with a 2:00pm kick off. For the young North Walians this has been a frustrating season as they seek to gain that elusive first victory of the campaign. They will be facing on Sunday an Ospreys side which they ran close back in August and with their squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury,they too will be confident of delivering a more than competitive performance.'
Many thanks
Will
The RGC 1404 Under 16 side will be playing their fixture against the Ospreys at CORUS RFC,again with a 2:00pm kick off. For the young North Walians this has been a frustrating season as they seek to gain that elusive first victory of the campaign. They will be facing on Sunday an Ospreys side which they ran close back in August and with their squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury,they too will be confident of delivering a more than competitive performance.'
Many thanks
Will
29.10.2010 Wrexham Weekend Previews
WREXHAM PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2010
WREXHAM FIRSTS
Wrexham Firsts were due to take on Benllech in the second round of the Swalec Bowl competition at Bryn Estyn Road this Saturday, but this has now been cancelled as the Anglesey club has elected to withdraw from this national contest. Wrexham are not due to play again until Saturday 20th November when they will entertain visitors Shotton in a North Wales Intermediate Cup first round match.
DENBIGH 2NDS V WREXHAM 2NDS
Wrexham Seconds, hammered with a depleted side by Ruthin last week, should be back to full strength for their visit to Denbigh Seconds on Saturday. Outside-half Dave Thomas is expected to return from First Team duty while Tim Roberts will continue his rehabilitation in the pack following his return from long term injury (k.o.2.30pm).
WINNINGTON PARK VETS V WREXHAM VETS
Wrexham Veterans are looking for a replacement game after Winnington Park Vets were unable to raise a side for their scheduled home game against Wrexham this Saturday.
WREXHAM FIRSTS
Wrexham Firsts were due to take on Benllech in the second round of the Swalec Bowl competition at Bryn Estyn Road this Saturday, but this has now been cancelled as the Anglesey club has elected to withdraw from this national contest. Wrexham are not due to play again until Saturday 20th November when they will entertain visitors Shotton in a North Wales Intermediate Cup first round match.
DENBIGH 2NDS V WREXHAM 2NDS
Wrexham Seconds, hammered with a depleted side by Ruthin last week, should be back to full strength for their visit to Denbigh Seconds on Saturday. Outside-half Dave Thomas is expected to return from First Team duty while Tim Roberts will continue his rehabilitation in the pack following his return from long term injury (k.o.2.30pm).
WINNINGTON PARK VETS V WREXHAM VETS
Wrexham Veterans are looking for a replacement game after Winnington Park Vets were unable to raise a side for their scheduled home game against Wrexham this Saturday.
25.10.10
24.10.2010 UNDER 18 v CARDIFF BLUES -Will Morecombe Reports
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 21 BLUES 46
RGC 1404 Under 18s had gone into this match with their confidence sky-high following their victory in their previous game against the table-topping Scarlets and in the early stages it appeared as if this confidence might not be entirely misplaced as they dominated the early precedings and had their efforts rewarded when skipper Alex Schwarz scooted down the blindside to open the scoring after only 6 minutes. Although the Blues struck back,shortly afterwards, with a try of their own from Bradley Thyer, the home sides advantage was extended with a long-range penalty from Dion Jones who had previously converted Schwarz's try. Jones was to add a further 3 pointer before half-time but in spite of his efforts the RGC 1404 side went into the half-time break trailing by 20 points to thirteen as the Blues scored further tries through Ryan Evans and Simon Pring. The Blues extended their lead further shortly after the break as their impressive flanker and skipper Ellis Jenkins crashed over from short-range and he was to score again 5 minutes from time,his efforts sandwiching other Blues tries scored by Rhys Patchell and Jac Hopkins. Although the young North Walians were to have the final word when Lewis Barker scored a good solo try with almost the final play of the game, it was a case of too little,too late. This victory means the Blues go back to the top of the regional age-grade championship,whilst for the RGC 1404 side who remain bottom,albeit only on points difference,it will be a case of looking to get their campaign back on track in next Sundays game away at the Ospreys.
Will Morecombe
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 MANAGER
RGC 1404 Under 18s had gone into this match with their confidence sky-high following their victory in their previous game against the table-topping Scarlets and in the early stages it appeared as if this confidence might not be entirely misplaced as they dominated the early precedings and had their efforts rewarded when skipper Alex Schwarz scooted down the blindside to open the scoring after only 6 minutes. Although the Blues struck back,shortly afterwards, with a try of their own from Bradley Thyer, the home sides advantage was extended with a long-range penalty from Dion Jones who had previously converted Schwarz's try. Jones was to add a further 3 pointer before half-time but in spite of his efforts the RGC 1404 side went into the half-time break trailing by 20 points to thirteen as the Blues scored further tries through Ryan Evans and Simon Pring. The Blues extended their lead further shortly after the break as their impressive flanker and skipper Ellis Jenkins crashed over from short-range and he was to score again 5 minutes from time,his efforts sandwiching other Blues tries scored by Rhys Patchell and Jac Hopkins. Although the young North Walians were to have the final word when Lewis Barker scored a good solo try with almost the final play of the game, it was a case of too little,too late. This victory means the Blues go back to the top of the regional age-grade championship,whilst for the RGC 1404 side who remain bottom,albeit only on points difference,it will be a case of looking to get their campaign back on track in next Sundays game away at the Ospreys.
Will Morecombe
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 MANAGER
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