Maximum points as Caernarfon push on
Feb 21 2010 Wales On Sunday
THERE were only two games played in Division One North this weekend, with second-placed Caernarfon taking advantage of league leaders Nant Conwy playing in the Swalec Plate to draw level on points after a 30-5 home win over Llangefni.
The visitors took an early lead with a pushover try credited to scrum-half Rob Evans. The home side reduced the arrears with a penalty by outside- half Kelfyn Morris before a try from full-back Lance Owen gave the home side an 8-5 half-time advantage.
The home side managed three second-half tries to claim maximum points through hooker Liam Leung, No 8 Rhys Evans and an injury-time touchdown from wing Dylan Gwyn, with outside-half Morris adding a further penalty and two conversions.
Third-placed Mold kept in touch with a 34-12 home win over Colwyn Bay. They also collected maximum points through tries from second-row Pat Hughes and a hat-trick from flanker Oliver Platt. All four were converted by centre Dan Edmunds, who also kicked over a penalty.
Only two games survived in Division Two North. Machynlleth won the Mid Wales clash at home to Newtown 26-17, with tries from No 8 Dorian Lloyd, centre Jonathon Davies and two from flanker Rhys Lewis, outside- half Iwan Jones adding three conversions.
The visitors’ points came from a try apiece for wing Dan Harries and prop Darren Evans, with outside-half Rowan Meek kicking the extras.
Bala's match against Wrexham was postponed,Rhos overcame Bangor 14-10
There was no success for the two North Wales clubs in the Swalec Plate competition as Nant Conwy went down 27-15 at Brynmawr and Ruthin 32-13 away to Llantwit Fardre.
In the Bowl competition Bethesda carry the North Wales flag as they made it through to the quarter-finals with a 23-7 home win over Bettws. Their tries came from flanker Arwyn Griffiths and centre David Thomas, with outside-half Matthew Parry adding the kicks.
21.2.10
20.02.10 Bryn Mawr v Nant Conwy Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 20.02.10 BrynMawr 27 v Nant Conwy 15
Plat Swalec Plate
Sgorwyr Nant:
Ceisiau / Tries: Rhys Roberts, Gareth Jones
Trosi / Conversion: Llywarch ap Myrddin
Cosb / Penalty: Llywarch ap Myrddin
Ar ôl cryn bryder a fuasai’r gêm yn cael ei chwarae o gwbl oherwydd y tywydd drwg, cytunodd Clwb Rygbi Crichowell i’r ornest fynd yn ei blaen.
Cic gosb gan Llywarch ar ôl 3 munud oedd y sgôr gyntaf. Yna sgoriodd yr asgellwr Rhys gais ar yr asgell dde ond nis troswyd. Ar ôl 22 munud gwthiodd y pac drosodd o sgrym 5 a thiriodd y bachwr, Gareth. Trosiad gan Llywarch ac felly, Nant 0 -15 ar y blaen.
Ychydig cyn yr hanner, aeth Nant i lawr i 14 dyn oherwydd damwain dechnegol mewn sgarmes. Manteisiodd Bryn Mawr ar hyn trwy gicio cic gosb o’r digwyddiad a sgorio dau gais a throsi un yn ystod y 10 munud tyngedfennol. Y sgôr yn gyfartal ar ddechrau’r ail hanner felly.
Gem agos iawn oedd hi am y gweddill ond curwyd Nant gan ddau symudiad wedi’i baratoi ar y maes ymarfer. Sgoriwyd dau gais ac un trosiad yn y 10 munud olaf i’r tîm o Adran 2 y Dwyrain. Bydd Nant yn dysgu o hyn o bosibl gan ddefnyddio’r tactegau ‘newydd’ a bod yn barod amdanynt yn y dyfodol. Llongyfarchwyd tîm Nant gan Swyddogion y Clwb o’r De ac nid oedd ganddynt unrhyw amheuaeth y buasai Nant yn dal eu tir yn llwyddiannus yn eu cynghrair hwy.
Gobeithia Nant chwarae ail gymal Cwpan Gogledd Cymru gartref yn erbyn Llangefni dydd Sadwrn nesaf gyda’r gic gyntaf am 2.00 o’r gloch.
After much consideration whether the match would be played at all due to the bad weather Crickhowell Rugby Club were kind enough to loan the use of its pitch for the game.
A penalty kick after 3 minutes by Llywarch opened the scoring. Then, Rhys, the right winger scored an unconverted try in the right corner. After 22 minutes play, Nant gained a scrum 5; the pack pushed over the line and hooker, Gareth Jones touched down for a try that was converted by Llywarch. Nant ending the first quarter being 0 – 15 ahead.
Just before half time, Nant were reduced to 14 men due to a technical fault at a ruck. BrynMawr scored from the resultant penalty and indeed scored two tries with one being converted during this 10 minute ‘yellow card’ period to level the scores.
The play for the rest of the game was fairly even but Nant were outdone by two ‘training pitch’ prepared moves that they had not come across before. The moves led to two further tries with one converted for BrynMawr, the team from the Division 2 East. Possibly, Nant will learn from this experience and preapre for such moves in future and use those themselves. Nant’s team were praised and congratulated by the Officials of the South East side and they were of the opinion that Nant Conwy would ‘hold their own’ successfully in their league.
Nant’s next opponents, hopefully, willl be Llangefni at home (kick off 2.00 p.m.) next Saturday. This match will be the second leg of the North Wales Cup competition.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 20.02.10 BrynMawr 27 v Nant Conwy 15
Plat Swalec Plate
Sgorwyr Nant:
Ceisiau / Tries: Rhys Roberts, Gareth Jones
Trosi / Conversion: Llywarch ap Myrddin
Cosb / Penalty: Llywarch ap Myrddin
Ar ôl cryn bryder a fuasai’r gêm yn cael ei chwarae o gwbl oherwydd y tywydd drwg, cytunodd Clwb Rygbi Crichowell i’r ornest fynd yn ei blaen.
Cic gosb gan Llywarch ar ôl 3 munud oedd y sgôr gyntaf. Yna sgoriodd yr asgellwr Rhys gais ar yr asgell dde ond nis troswyd. Ar ôl 22 munud gwthiodd y pac drosodd o sgrym 5 a thiriodd y bachwr, Gareth. Trosiad gan Llywarch ac felly, Nant 0 -15 ar y blaen.
Ychydig cyn yr hanner, aeth Nant i lawr i 14 dyn oherwydd damwain dechnegol mewn sgarmes. Manteisiodd Bryn Mawr ar hyn trwy gicio cic gosb o’r digwyddiad a sgorio dau gais a throsi un yn ystod y 10 munud tyngedfennol. Y sgôr yn gyfartal ar ddechrau’r ail hanner felly.
Gem agos iawn oedd hi am y gweddill ond curwyd Nant gan ddau symudiad wedi’i baratoi ar y maes ymarfer. Sgoriwyd dau gais ac un trosiad yn y 10 munud olaf i’r tîm o Adran 2 y Dwyrain. Bydd Nant yn dysgu o hyn o bosibl gan ddefnyddio’r tactegau ‘newydd’ a bod yn barod amdanynt yn y dyfodol. Llongyfarchwyd tîm Nant gan Swyddogion y Clwb o’r De ac nid oedd ganddynt unrhyw amheuaeth y buasai Nant yn dal eu tir yn llwyddiannus yn eu cynghrair hwy.
Gobeithia Nant chwarae ail gymal Cwpan Gogledd Cymru gartref yn erbyn Llangefni dydd Sadwrn nesaf gyda’r gic gyntaf am 2.00 o’r gloch.
After much consideration whether the match would be played at all due to the bad weather Crickhowell Rugby Club were kind enough to loan the use of its pitch for the game.
A penalty kick after 3 minutes by Llywarch opened the scoring. Then, Rhys, the right winger scored an unconverted try in the right corner. After 22 minutes play, Nant gained a scrum 5; the pack pushed over the line and hooker, Gareth Jones touched down for a try that was converted by Llywarch. Nant ending the first quarter being 0 – 15 ahead.
Just before half time, Nant were reduced to 14 men due to a technical fault at a ruck. BrynMawr scored from the resultant penalty and indeed scored two tries with one being converted during this 10 minute ‘yellow card’ period to level the scores.
The play for the rest of the game was fairly even but Nant were outdone by two ‘training pitch’ prepared moves that they had not come across before. The moves led to two further tries with one converted for BrynMawr, the team from the Division 2 East. Possibly, Nant will learn from this experience and preapre for such moves in future and use those themselves. Nant’s team were praised and congratulated by the Officials of the South East side and they were of the opinion that Nant Conwy would ‘hold their own’ successfully in their league.
Nant’s next opponents, hopefully, willl be Llangefni at home (kick off 2.00 p.m.) next Saturday. This match will be the second leg of the North Wales Cup competition.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
15.2.10
15.2.10 Caernarfon go through NWales Cup
Caernarfon 15 Bethesda 15
The N W Cup second leg ended in a draw with Caernarfon going thru after their win in the first leg. Both sides showed changes from last week due to the game in Cardiff. Bethesda had the advantage of the slope in the first half but did not make use of the possession they had by missing ample scoring chances. Caernarfon took the lead with a penalty but was cancelled out with a penalty for the visitors. An entertaining first half with defences on top. Things did not look good for Bethesda in the second half defending the slope Caernarfon broke the deadlock with a try out wide that went unconverted Bethesda showed excellent spirit and determination and Captain Paul Thomas led by example carrying a lot of ball with his forwards following. Mathew Parry brought Bethesda level when he finished off a good movement. Full Back Llion Loyd was secure and coped well with waves of Caernarfon attacks. Bethesda took the lead with 5 minutes to go when Steven Eames went thru a gap in the Caernarfon defence to touch down close to the posts and Parry secured the conversion. Bethesda had belief that they could snatch victory even over the two legs But Caernarfon had enough in the tank for one final fling and Bethesda infringed the off side line a quick tap by the Caernarfon second row touched down under the post and the successful conversion begin the final kick of an enjoyable game. Next week sees a big game at Bethesda when Bettws from Gwent are the visitors in the SWALEC cup for a place in the quarter final K O at 2 o clock
The N W Cup second leg ended in a draw with Caernarfon going thru after their win in the first leg. Both sides showed changes from last week due to the game in Cardiff. Bethesda had the advantage of the slope in the first half but did not make use of the possession they had by missing ample scoring chances. Caernarfon took the lead with a penalty but was cancelled out with a penalty for the visitors. An entertaining first half with defences on top. Things did not look good for Bethesda in the second half defending the slope Caernarfon broke the deadlock with a try out wide that went unconverted Bethesda showed excellent spirit and determination and Captain Paul Thomas led by example carrying a lot of ball with his forwards following. Mathew Parry brought Bethesda level when he finished off a good movement. Full Back Llion Loyd was secure and coped well with waves of Caernarfon attacks. Bethesda took the lead with 5 minutes to go when Steven Eames went thru a gap in the Caernarfon defence to touch down close to the posts and Parry secured the conversion. Bethesda had belief that they could snatch victory even over the two legs But Caernarfon had enough in the tank for one final fling and Bethesda infringed the off side line a quick tap by the Caernarfon second row touched down under the post and the successful conversion begin the final kick of an enjoyable game. Next week sees a big game at Bethesda when Bettws from Gwent are the visitors in the SWALEC cup for a place in the quarter final K O at 2 o clock
12.2.10
12.2.10. RGC 1404 well beaten at Bangor --match report
President XV 26 RGC1404 12
Tony Gray’s President XV achieved a notable victory last night (Thurs. 11th Feb) at Bangor RFC when his team managed and put together by Alwyn Bevan from locally based club players and coached by Ieuan Jones (Caernarfon) and Eddie Kirby (Mold) comfortably beat RGC1404 by four tries to two.
The facilities and the conditions at Bangor RFC were conducive to open rugby and the sizeable crowd were treated to a great game which was well controlled by referee John Roberts. Enterprise Co. who have recently announced a sponsorship deal with North Wales Rugby could not have picked a better match to mark their association.
From the outset the President XV had the edge with their superior forward power led by their outstanding lock Arwel Lloyd (Machynlleth) and their combative front row unit of James Jones (Nant), John Shirley (Mold) and Gareth Pawson (Llangefni). Considering it was a scratch side their set pieces went well with Iestyn Dafydd (Llangefni) dominating the lineouts. Their scavenging back row trio of Harri Parri (Pwllheli),Carwyn Ellis (Nant) and Caernarfon’s Andrew Williams harassed RGC back line forcing errors and denying them the opportunity to get over the gain line. It seemed that the step up in the pace and intensity of the game was too much for the nucleus of the RGC players who play their club rugby over the border.
Winger Dylan Gwyn (Caernarfon) opened the scoring for the President team when he grounded his own delicate chip sprinting clear of the cover defence to score in the corner.
Against the run of play RGC responded with a fine individual try by livewire winger Richie Hopkins (Mold) when he cut infield on a fine running angle to touch down under the posts. Try converted by M.Raikes (Sale Amateurs) to put RGC in the lead 7-5.
With scrum half Gareth Padgett (Caernarfon) sniping at every opportunity the President XV exerted pressure for some time on the RGC try line but were denied a score with RGC defending strongly.
When RGC threatened the President defence held firm, well marshalled by centre Gwilym Jones (Caernarfon) and the ever reliable Arwel Roberts (Llangefni) who had a fine game at full back.
Just before half time the spectators were treated to a great try when the President’s winger Carwyn ap Myrddin (Nant) made a scintillating break from his own half, the ball passing quickly through three pairs of hands before the supporting Harri Parri (Pwlheli) crashed over beneath the posts. Llywarch ap Myrddin (Nant) converted to make the half time score 12-7.
The President XV coaches made a few changes at half time and they continued where they left off continuing to exert pressure forcing RGC to make errors and concede turnovers.
Despite the valiant efforts of RGC captain Wil Bown (Chester) the pressure eventually took its toll and it was no surprise when Bangor based centre Chris Malhene touched down following a strong forward drive to make the score 19-5.
There was now an air of desperation in the RGC ranks as they tried to chase the game prompted by strong running centre Jack Moorhouse (Sale Amateurs) and replacement hooker Andrew Baston (Sale Amateurs) together with replacement prop Rhodri Owen (Chester).
The President’s men were not to be denied and prop Gareth Pawson (Llangefni) burst through two tackles and using a classic hand off scored a great try under the posts making an easy conversion to take the score to 26-5.
Coaches Ieuan Jones and Eddie Kirby continued to ring the changes and to their credit RGC kept going with Andrew Baston (SaleAmateurs) going over for a consolation unconverted try in injury time, making the final score 26-12.
A thoroughly entertaining match which no doubt demonstrated the abundance of talent in North Wales club rugby. Alwyn Bevan commented after the match that it was a very worthwhile exercise in staging the game, he thanked the players and coaches for their support and knows that RGC coach Clive Griffiths was pleased with the talent on show which will now give him a larger pool of players for selection consideration for coming RGC fixtures. Whilst he appreciated that the Canadian RGC players were rested for this match nevertheless he thought it was a great rugby occasion for representative rugby in North Wales.
Coach Ieuan Jones said, “It was great to be involved and have the pick of North Wales clubs talented players. Eddie and myself pre match motivation was not difficult as our players were keen to show their talents in front of RGC 1404 coach Clive Griffiths and were up for it. It was a great rugby occasion and the players were chuffed when President of North Wales Rugby Council and ex Wales coach Tony Gray came to the dressing room afterwards to say how proud he was of his team!!!”
Tony Gray’s President XV achieved a notable victory last night (Thurs. 11th Feb) at Bangor RFC when his team managed and put together by Alwyn Bevan from locally based club players and coached by Ieuan Jones (Caernarfon) and Eddie Kirby (Mold) comfortably beat RGC1404 by four tries to two.
The facilities and the conditions at Bangor RFC were conducive to open rugby and the sizeable crowd were treated to a great game which was well controlled by referee John Roberts. Enterprise Co. who have recently announced a sponsorship deal with North Wales Rugby could not have picked a better match to mark their association.
From the outset the President XV had the edge with their superior forward power led by their outstanding lock Arwel Lloyd (Machynlleth) and their combative front row unit of James Jones (Nant), John Shirley (Mold) and Gareth Pawson (Llangefni). Considering it was a scratch side their set pieces went well with Iestyn Dafydd (Llangefni) dominating the lineouts. Their scavenging back row trio of Harri Parri (Pwllheli),Carwyn Ellis (Nant) and Caernarfon’s Andrew Williams harassed RGC back line forcing errors and denying them the opportunity to get over the gain line. It seemed that the step up in the pace and intensity of the game was too much for the nucleus of the RGC players who play their club rugby over the border.
Winger Dylan Gwyn (Caernarfon) opened the scoring for the President team when he grounded his own delicate chip sprinting clear of the cover defence to score in the corner.
Against the run of play RGC responded with a fine individual try by livewire winger Richie Hopkins (Mold) when he cut infield on a fine running angle to touch down under the posts. Try converted by M.Raikes (Sale Amateurs) to put RGC in the lead 7-5.
With scrum half Gareth Padgett (Caernarfon) sniping at every opportunity the President XV exerted pressure for some time on the RGC try line but were denied a score with RGC defending strongly.
When RGC threatened the President defence held firm, well marshalled by centre Gwilym Jones (Caernarfon) and the ever reliable Arwel Roberts (Llangefni) who had a fine game at full back.
Just before half time the spectators were treated to a great try when the President’s winger Carwyn ap Myrddin (Nant) made a scintillating break from his own half, the ball passing quickly through three pairs of hands before the supporting Harri Parri (Pwlheli) crashed over beneath the posts. Llywarch ap Myrddin (Nant) converted to make the half time score 12-7.
The President XV coaches made a few changes at half time and they continued where they left off continuing to exert pressure forcing RGC to make errors and concede turnovers.
Despite the valiant efforts of RGC captain Wil Bown (Chester) the pressure eventually took its toll and it was no surprise when Bangor based centre Chris Malhene touched down following a strong forward drive to make the score 19-5.
There was now an air of desperation in the RGC ranks as they tried to chase the game prompted by strong running centre Jack Moorhouse (Sale Amateurs) and replacement hooker Andrew Baston (Sale Amateurs) together with replacement prop Rhodri Owen (Chester).
The President’s men were not to be denied and prop Gareth Pawson (Llangefni) burst through two tackles and using a classic hand off scored a great try under the posts making an easy conversion to take the score to 26-5.
Coaches Ieuan Jones and Eddie Kirby continued to ring the changes and to their credit RGC kept going with Andrew Baston (SaleAmateurs) going over for a consolation unconverted try in injury time, making the final score 26-12.
A thoroughly entertaining match which no doubt demonstrated the abundance of talent in North Wales club rugby. Alwyn Bevan commented after the match that it was a very worthwhile exercise in staging the game, he thanked the players and coaches for their support and knows that RGC coach Clive Griffiths was pleased with the talent on show which will now give him a larger pool of players for selection consideration for coming RGC fixtures. Whilst he appreciated that the Canadian RGC players were rested for this match nevertheless he thought it was a great rugby occasion for representative rugby in North Wales.
Coach Ieuan Jones said, “It was great to be involved and have the pick of North Wales clubs talented players. Eddie and myself pre match motivation was not difficult as our players were keen to show their talents in front of RGC 1404 coach Clive Griffiths and were up for it. It was a great rugby occasion and the players were chuffed when President of North Wales Rugby Council and ex Wales coach Tony Gray came to the dressing room afterwards to say how proud he was of his team!!!”
11.2.10
11.2.10 Preview and Teams for tonight RGC1404 match Rob Griffiths DPost
Griffiths keen to take look at the talent of North Wales
Feb 11 2010 by Rob Griffiths, Daily Post
IT’S BEING billed as an exhibition match but in reality tonight’s clash between RGC 1404 and a Presidents XV has the look of a squad trial outing.
RGC 1404 head coach Clive Griffiths’ aim to have the best North Walian players involved in the region’s representative squad takes another step forward with a game against a President’s XV tonight at Bangor (7.30pm kick off).
Griffiths’ North Wales rebels will take the field without the nine Canadian professionals, who have boosted their ranks, against a side selected from over 50 players who want to be part of the squad.
North Wales Rugby Council president Tony Gray, a former Wales national coach, has selected a strong line-up of players from across the whole of the region to take on the North Wales representative team.
While Gray, who before current Wales head coach Warren Gatland was the last Welsh coach to oversee a victory at Twickenham, will be there to see his team play what promises to be a competitive match, he has in fact passed the reins over to Mold and Caernarfon head coaches Eddie Kirby and Ieuan Jones.
“If there are players out there who want to put their hand up and be part of RGC1404, this is their opportunity,” said Griffiths, who was defence coach under Mike Ruddock during Wales’ 2005 Grand Slam campaign.
The Rebels have shown their potential in beating Glamorgan Wanderers 25-10 last weekend on the back of a 22-14 win against a strong Antiassassins team in Chester.
The Presidents game, originally scheduled for January 5, but called off because of bad weather, has meant that some prospective squad members have not had the opportunity to be seen in a competitive game.
It is no secret that the North Wales Rebels need a much bigger squad so that all the top as well as up and coming North Walians have the opportunity to develop until the tutelage of Griffiths and his coaching team of Rudi Meir, Jason Forster and Jon Aby.
In his programme notes ahead of tonight’s match Griffiths said: “Tonight we welcome some of the most talented players in North Wales to do battle in this inaugural fixture. We wish both teams the best of luck.
“Things are progressing well on the RGC 1404 front as the team grows in confidence each week through regular training sessions and matches.
“After a narrow away defeat at the hands of Leicester Tigers Development team the players have responded superbly with back to back wins including an historical victory at Glamorgan Wanderers just over a week ago.
“We now look forward to welcoming three Guinness Premiership teams to Parc Eirias starting with Worcester A team on February 17, then Sale Jets and Leeds Tykes in the weeks following.
“The players on view tonight will be competing for places in the RGC squads for those games so I’m sure we are in for an entertaining and committed game of North Walian rugby.”
Rescheduling this game, at short notice required that it be moved away Eirias Park, a venue that the Rebels shares with a host of other sports.
“We are keen that Eirias Park should continue to be multi-user facility and are happy to work with other organisations to achieve this,” said RGC 1404 team manager Kenton Morgan.
The Presidents XV will turn out in new shirts generously sponsored by Enterprise, a support services company that provides infrastructure Šmaintenance services Što the Špublic sector, the utilities industry and other large organisations.
“We hope that this will be the first of many games for the Presidents XV. We envisage that it will play invitation games in parallel to those of RGC 1404,” added Stuart Waters, North Wales Rugby Council treasurer and Enterprise representative.
Morgan added: “The North Wales public is itching to see its new side and although not at our home ground this will be a preview of the side and an opportunity to support the side.
“There will be an opportunity to purchase replica shirts, to learn about the commercial opportunities with the team, to join the Co-operative Community Interest Company charged with managing the team and to volunteer to assist.”
RGC 1404: S Griffiths, Blackwell, T Hughes, H Jones, L Trevor, J Palmer, A Jones, W Bown, C Williams, M Raikes, R Hopkins, B Roberts, J Moorehouse, I Davies, R Carlton Jones, S McDonagh, M Parry, J Farrell, D James, A Williams, C Davies, A Owen, A Baston, R Owen.
PRESIDENTS XV: G Pawson, J Shirley, J Jones, A Jones, L Gill, L Leung, K Jones, A Lloyd, H Roberts, M Vaughan, H Parry, C Ellis, I Dafydd, D Blackmore, T Gwilym, G Patchett, K Morris, L ap Myrddin, P Graham, N O’Keefe, G Jones, A James, D Owen, D Williams, R Andrews, I Edwards, C ap Myrddin, A Roberts.
Feb 11 2010 by Rob Griffiths, Daily Post
IT’S BEING billed as an exhibition match but in reality tonight’s clash between RGC 1404 and a Presidents XV has the look of a squad trial outing.
RGC 1404 head coach Clive Griffiths’ aim to have the best North Walian players involved in the region’s representative squad takes another step forward with a game against a President’s XV tonight at Bangor (7.30pm kick off).
Griffiths’ North Wales rebels will take the field without the nine Canadian professionals, who have boosted their ranks, against a side selected from over 50 players who want to be part of the squad.
North Wales Rugby Council president Tony Gray, a former Wales national coach, has selected a strong line-up of players from across the whole of the region to take on the North Wales representative team.
While Gray, who before current Wales head coach Warren Gatland was the last Welsh coach to oversee a victory at Twickenham, will be there to see his team play what promises to be a competitive match, he has in fact passed the reins over to Mold and Caernarfon head coaches Eddie Kirby and Ieuan Jones.
“If there are players out there who want to put their hand up and be part of RGC1404, this is their opportunity,” said Griffiths, who was defence coach under Mike Ruddock during Wales’ 2005 Grand Slam campaign.
The Rebels have shown their potential in beating Glamorgan Wanderers 25-10 last weekend on the back of a 22-14 win against a strong Antiassassins team in Chester.
The Presidents game, originally scheduled for January 5, but called off because of bad weather, has meant that some prospective squad members have not had the opportunity to be seen in a competitive game.
It is no secret that the North Wales Rebels need a much bigger squad so that all the top as well as up and coming North Walians have the opportunity to develop until the tutelage of Griffiths and his coaching team of Rudi Meir, Jason Forster and Jon Aby.
In his programme notes ahead of tonight’s match Griffiths said: “Tonight we welcome some of the most talented players in North Wales to do battle in this inaugural fixture. We wish both teams the best of luck.
“Things are progressing well on the RGC 1404 front as the team grows in confidence each week through regular training sessions and matches.
“After a narrow away defeat at the hands of Leicester Tigers Development team the players have responded superbly with back to back wins including an historical victory at Glamorgan Wanderers just over a week ago.
“We now look forward to welcoming three Guinness Premiership teams to Parc Eirias starting with Worcester A team on February 17, then Sale Jets and Leeds Tykes in the weeks following.
“The players on view tonight will be competing for places in the RGC squads for those games so I’m sure we are in for an entertaining and committed game of North Walian rugby.”
Rescheduling this game, at short notice required that it be moved away Eirias Park, a venue that the Rebels shares with a host of other sports.
“We are keen that Eirias Park should continue to be multi-user facility and are happy to work with other organisations to achieve this,” said RGC 1404 team manager Kenton Morgan.
The Presidents XV will turn out in new shirts generously sponsored by Enterprise, a support services company that provides infrastructure Šmaintenance services Što the Špublic sector, the utilities industry and other large organisations.
“We hope that this will be the first of many games for the Presidents XV. We envisage that it will play invitation games in parallel to those of RGC 1404,” added Stuart Waters, North Wales Rugby Council treasurer and Enterprise representative.
Morgan added: “The North Wales public is itching to see its new side and although not at our home ground this will be a preview of the side and an opportunity to support the side.
“There will be an opportunity to purchase replica shirts, to learn about the commercial opportunities with the team, to join the Co-operative Community Interest Company charged with managing the team and to volunteer to assist.”
RGC 1404: S Griffiths, Blackwell, T Hughes, H Jones, L Trevor, J Palmer, A Jones, W Bown, C Williams, M Raikes, R Hopkins, B Roberts, J Moorehouse, I Davies, R Carlton Jones, S McDonagh, M Parry, J Farrell, D James, A Williams, C Davies, A Owen, A Baston, R Owen.
PRESIDENTS XV: G Pawson, J Shirley, J Jones, A Jones, L Gill, L Leung, K Jones, A Lloyd, H Roberts, M Vaughan, H Parry, C Ellis, I Dafydd, D Blackmore, T Gwilym, G Patchett, K Morris, L ap Myrddin, P Graham, N O’Keefe, G Jones, A James, D Owen, D Williams, R Andrews, I Edwards, C ap Myrddin, A Roberts.
10.2.10
10.2.10. Colwyn Bay 9 COBRA 13 NWales Plate Q. Final 1stLeg-James Watkin report
North Wales Plate Quarter Final, 1st leg
5 February 2010
Colwyn Bay 9 - 13 COBRA
COBRA came away from Colwyn Bay with a 4 point advantage to take into the 2nd leg of the cup tie.
COBRA held the upper hand for the entire first half and heaped pressure on Colwyn Bay, but were contentiously denied tries on four occasions when they had seemingly broke the deadlock. COBRA eventually took the lead through a Penalty from the boot of Outside half Geraint Williams, Colwyn Bay responded with a Penalty as the half drew to a close to leave the scoreline tied at 3-3.
COBRA took the lead early in the 2nd half as scrum half Iwan Vaughan took a tap Penalty and with Colwyn Bay retreating the backs found space for wing Ifan Evans to score. COBRA played 20 minutes of the 2nd half with 14 men as ill discipline resulted in 2 players receiving Yellow Cards. During this period Colwyn Bay had their best period of the game and scored 2 penalty goals giving them a 9 - 8 lead. COBRA responded immediately to going behind with a well worked try as Geraint Williams broke the line and from the resulting ruck the ball was fed wide for wing Wyn Astley to score in the corner. The conversion attempt went wide leaving the final score 9-13.
COBRA
1 A Roberts 2 C Oakley 3 A Evans 4 R Vaughan 5 H Evans 6 C Davies 7 G Evans 8 A Davies
9 I Vaughan 10 G Williams 11 I Evans 12 A Pryce 13 F Roberts 14 W Astley 15 M Jones
16 B Edwards 17 J Watkin
5 February 2010
Colwyn Bay 9 - 13 COBRA
COBRA came away from Colwyn Bay with a 4 point advantage to take into the 2nd leg of the cup tie.
COBRA held the upper hand for the entire first half and heaped pressure on Colwyn Bay, but were contentiously denied tries on four occasions when they had seemingly broke the deadlock. COBRA eventually took the lead through a Penalty from the boot of Outside half Geraint Williams, Colwyn Bay responded with a Penalty as the half drew to a close to leave the scoreline tied at 3-3.
COBRA took the lead early in the 2nd half as scrum half Iwan Vaughan took a tap Penalty and with Colwyn Bay retreating the backs found space for wing Ifan Evans to score. COBRA played 20 minutes of the 2nd half with 14 men as ill discipline resulted in 2 players receiving Yellow Cards. During this period Colwyn Bay had their best period of the game and scored 2 penalty goals giving them a 9 - 8 lead. COBRA responded immediately to going behind with a well worked try as Geraint Williams broke the line and from the resulting ruck the ball was fed wide for wing Wyn Astley to score in the corner. The conversion attempt went wide leaving the final score 9-13.
COBRA
1 A Roberts 2 C Oakley 3 A Evans 4 R Vaughan 5 H Evans 6 C Davies 7 G Evans 8 A Davies
9 I Vaughan 10 G Williams 11 I Evans 12 A Pryce 13 F Roberts 14 W Astley 15 M Jones
16 B Edwards 17 J Watkin
10.2.10. Shotton Steel RFC celebrates 40th anniversary
A RUGBY club is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Shotton Steel RFC was founded in 1970 and is marking the occasion with a
day of events, reunions and celebrations.
The club has gone through a number of changes over the years and is
inviting anyone who has been involved past and present to be part of the
day.
A special match will be held in memory of the club’s late president Paul
‘Mad Dog’ Williams which will see club members under 30-years of age pitted
against those over 30.
All proceeds raised from the game will be donated to Macmillan and Marie
Curie charities for the care and attention they gave to Paul.
In the evening there will be a buffet and disco.
Further events for the day will be announced closer to the time.
Organisers are also asking if anyone has any photographs or memories of
playing for the club to help out by getting in touch and sharing
information for use on the day.
Shotton Steel RFC’s 40th Anniversary celebrations will take place at the
clubhouse on Rowley’s Drive, Shotton on April 17.
Kick-off for the charity match is 2.30pm.
Tickets are priced £10 and are available by calling Alan Leamon on 07748
963425 or 01244 830193, Trevor Knowles on 07851 059313, or Andy Lynskey
07970781047.
Tickets must be purchased before April 1.
For the very latest information on the days and how you can be a part of it
see the club’s website, www.shottonsteelrfc.co.uk
Dan Owen
Executive Editor, Online, North Wales Weekly News, Denbighshire Visitor
Trinity Mirror North Wales
01492 574487
Shotton Steel RFC was founded in 1970 and is marking the occasion with a
day of events, reunions and celebrations.
The club has gone through a number of changes over the years and is
inviting anyone who has been involved past and present to be part of the
day.
A special match will be held in memory of the club’s late president Paul
‘Mad Dog’ Williams which will see club members under 30-years of age pitted
against those over 30.
All proceeds raised from the game will be donated to Macmillan and Marie
Curie charities for the care and attention they gave to Paul.
In the evening there will be a buffet and disco.
Further events for the day will be announced closer to the time.
Organisers are also asking if anyone has any photographs or memories of
playing for the club to help out by getting in touch and sharing
information for use on the day.
Shotton Steel RFC’s 40th Anniversary celebrations will take place at the
clubhouse on Rowley’s Drive, Shotton on April 17.
Kick-off for the charity match is 2.30pm.
Tickets are priced £10 and are available by calling Alan Leamon on 07748
963425 or 01244 830193, Trevor Knowles on 07851 059313, or Andy Lynskey
07970781047.
Tickets must be purchased before April 1.
For the very latest information on the days and how you can be a part of it
see the club’s website, www.shottonsteelrfc.co.uk
Dan Owen
Executive Editor, Online, North Wales Weekly News, Denbighshire Visitor
Trinity Mirror North Wales
01492 574487
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