' 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.
1.11.10
31.10.2010 OSPREYS UNDER 18 19 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 12
OSPREYS UNDER 18 19 RGC 1404 UNDER 18 12
'The last time that these 2 sides had met back in August,the Ospreys had run out 86-7 winners.However if they felt that they would have a sinilarly straightforward runout on this occasion they were forced to think again when in the opening 60 seconds of the game the RGC 1404 outside-half Lewis Barke,glided over from short-range, and although Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies shortly after slotted over a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2 points it was the young North Walians who were taking the game to the home side. Unfortunately for them,a combination of their own errors and the relieving kicking of Davies meant that they were unable to turn pressure into points and it was the Ospreys who went into the changing-rooms at half-time with a 9-3 lead thanks to a further 2 penalties from Davies.
The second-half showed just how improved the RGC 1404 side are when after falling further behind due to another penalty from Davies and his conversion of a Rhys Thomas try, instead of letting their heads drop as might have been the case earlier in the season,they finished by far the stronger of the 2 sides. A try by Owain Aled following a great run from winger Llewellyn Edwards reduced the deficit to just 7 points and the last 5 minutes saw the visitors camped in the home-sides 22 but without frustratingly for them being able to find the score that might have enabled them to level the match. In spite of it being a loss this was undoubtedly the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far and they can look forward with confidence to next Sundays game at Newbridge against the Dragons.'
Many thanks
Will
'The last time that these 2 sides had met back in August,the Ospreys had run out 86-7 winners.However if they felt that they would have a sinilarly straightforward runout on this occasion they were forced to think again when in the opening 60 seconds of the game the RGC 1404 outside-half Lewis Barke,glided over from short-range, and although Ospreys fly-half Sam Davies shortly after slotted over a penalty to reduce the deficit to 2 points it was the young North Walians who were taking the game to the home side. Unfortunately for them,a combination of their own errors and the relieving kicking of Davies meant that they were unable to turn pressure into points and it was the Ospreys who went into the changing-rooms at half-time with a 9-3 lead thanks to a further 2 penalties from Davies.
The second-half showed just how improved the RGC 1404 side are when after falling further behind due to another penalty from Davies and his conversion of a Rhys Thomas try, instead of letting their heads drop as might have been the case earlier in the season,they finished by far the stronger of the 2 sides. A try by Owain Aled following a great run from winger Llewellyn Edwards reduced the deficit to just 7 points and the last 5 minutes saw the visitors camped in the home-sides 22 but without frustratingly for them being able to find the score that might have enabled them to level the match. In spite of it being a loss this was undoubtedly the RGC 1404 sides best performance of the season so far and they can look forward with confidence to next Sundays game at Newbridge against the Dragons.'
Many thanks
Will
29.10.10
29.10.2010 This weekend's Regional Age Grade Previews
' This Sundays regional age-grade championship matches see both RGC 1404 sides make the journey south to face the Ospreys. The Under 18's whose game at Llandarcy Academy of Sport kicks off at 2.00pm will be seeking a massive turnaround from the reverse fixture played back in August when the Ospreys ran out 81-7 winners. Since that undoubted low point in their season,the NOrth Walians have shown remarkable improvement to run the Dragons close and defeat the Scarlets. Although disappointed with the manner of their performance in their defeat to the Blues last Sunday,they will be more than hopeful of running the Ospreys a lot closer on this occasion.The only major injury concern for the RGC 1404 side is their leading try-scorer Lewis Barker who will be the subject of a late fitness test.
The RGC 1404 Under 16 side will be playing their fixture against the Ospreys at CORUS RFC,again with a 2:00pm kick off. For the young North Walians this has been a frustrating season as they seek to gain that elusive first victory of the campaign. They will be facing on Sunday an Ospreys side which they ran close back in August and with their squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury,they too will be confident of delivering a more than competitive performance.'
Many thanks
Will
The RGC 1404 Under 16 side will be playing their fixture against the Ospreys at CORUS RFC,again with a 2:00pm kick off. For the young North Walians this has been a frustrating season as they seek to gain that elusive first victory of the campaign. They will be facing on Sunday an Ospreys side which they ran close back in August and with their squad bolstered by a number of players returning from injury,they too will be confident of delivering a more than competitive performance.'
Many thanks
Will
29.10.2010 Wrexham Weekend Previews
WREXHAM PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2010
WREXHAM FIRSTS
Wrexham Firsts were due to take on Benllech in the second round of the Swalec Bowl competition at Bryn Estyn Road this Saturday, but this has now been cancelled as the Anglesey club has elected to withdraw from this national contest. Wrexham are not due to play again until Saturday 20th November when they will entertain visitors Shotton in a North Wales Intermediate Cup first round match.
DENBIGH 2NDS V WREXHAM 2NDS
Wrexham Seconds, hammered with a depleted side by Ruthin last week, should be back to full strength for their visit to Denbigh Seconds on Saturday. Outside-half Dave Thomas is expected to return from First Team duty while Tim Roberts will continue his rehabilitation in the pack following his return from long term injury (k.o.2.30pm).
WINNINGTON PARK VETS V WREXHAM VETS
Wrexham Veterans are looking for a replacement game after Winnington Park Vets were unable to raise a side for their scheduled home game against Wrexham this Saturday.
WREXHAM FIRSTS
Wrexham Firsts were due to take on Benllech in the second round of the Swalec Bowl competition at Bryn Estyn Road this Saturday, but this has now been cancelled as the Anglesey club has elected to withdraw from this national contest. Wrexham are not due to play again until Saturday 20th November when they will entertain visitors Shotton in a North Wales Intermediate Cup first round match.
DENBIGH 2NDS V WREXHAM 2NDS
Wrexham Seconds, hammered with a depleted side by Ruthin last week, should be back to full strength for their visit to Denbigh Seconds on Saturday. Outside-half Dave Thomas is expected to return from First Team duty while Tim Roberts will continue his rehabilitation in the pack following his return from long term injury (k.o.2.30pm).
WINNINGTON PARK VETS V WREXHAM VETS
Wrexham Veterans are looking for a replacement game after Winnington Park Vets were unable to raise a side for their scheduled home game against Wrexham this Saturday.
25.10.10
24.10.2010 UNDER 18 v CARDIFF BLUES -Will Morecombe Reports
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 21 BLUES 46
RGC 1404 Under 18s had gone into this match with their confidence sky-high following their victory in their previous game against the table-topping Scarlets and in the early stages it appeared as if this confidence might not be entirely misplaced as they dominated the early precedings and had their efforts rewarded when skipper Alex Schwarz scooted down the blindside to open the scoring after only 6 minutes. Although the Blues struck back,shortly afterwards, with a try of their own from Bradley Thyer, the home sides advantage was extended with a long-range penalty from Dion Jones who had previously converted Schwarz's try. Jones was to add a further 3 pointer before half-time but in spite of his efforts the RGC 1404 side went into the half-time break trailing by 20 points to thirteen as the Blues scored further tries through Ryan Evans and Simon Pring. The Blues extended their lead further shortly after the break as their impressive flanker and skipper Ellis Jenkins crashed over from short-range and he was to score again 5 minutes from time,his efforts sandwiching other Blues tries scored by Rhys Patchell and Jac Hopkins. Although the young North Walians were to have the final word when Lewis Barker scored a good solo try with almost the final play of the game, it was a case of too little,too late. This victory means the Blues go back to the top of the regional age-grade championship,whilst for the RGC 1404 side who remain bottom,albeit only on points difference,it will be a case of looking to get their campaign back on track in next Sundays game away at the Ospreys.
Will Morecombe
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 MANAGER
RGC 1404 Under 18s had gone into this match with their confidence sky-high following their victory in their previous game against the table-topping Scarlets and in the early stages it appeared as if this confidence might not be entirely misplaced as they dominated the early precedings and had their efforts rewarded when skipper Alex Schwarz scooted down the blindside to open the scoring after only 6 minutes. Although the Blues struck back,shortly afterwards, with a try of their own from Bradley Thyer, the home sides advantage was extended with a long-range penalty from Dion Jones who had previously converted Schwarz's try. Jones was to add a further 3 pointer before half-time but in spite of his efforts the RGC 1404 side went into the half-time break trailing by 20 points to thirteen as the Blues scored further tries through Ryan Evans and Simon Pring. The Blues extended their lead further shortly after the break as their impressive flanker and skipper Ellis Jenkins crashed over from short-range and he was to score again 5 minutes from time,his efforts sandwiching other Blues tries scored by Rhys Patchell and Jac Hopkins. Although the young North Walians were to have the final word when Lewis Barker scored a good solo try with almost the final play of the game, it was a case of too little,too late. This victory means the Blues go back to the top of the regional age-grade championship,whilst for the RGC 1404 side who remain bottom,albeit only on points difference,it will be a case of looking to get their campaign back on track in next Sundays game away at the Ospreys.
Will Morecombe
RGC 1404 UNDER 18 MANAGER
24.10.2010 LLandudno 13 Nant Conwy 12 Adroddiad Ifor Glyn Report
Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy
Sadwrn / Saturday 23.10.2010 Llandudno 13 v Nant Conwy 12
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Carwyn Ellis(1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Gêm arall i ddangos fod y mwyafrif o dimau’r gynghrair eleni gyda’r gallu i guro’i gilydd. Dechreuodd Nant gan ymosod yn gyson a sgorio cais, a droswyd gan Pep, trwy i’r pac wthio’r bachwr, Eryl trosodd i dirio ar ôl 12 munud. Methwyd sawl cyfle mewn safleoedd ymosod day n yr hanner cyntaf a bu i Rhodri Carlton-Jones leihau’r bwlch gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 32 munud i roi sgôr o 3 - 7 ar yr hanner.
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a thro hwn, Carwyn aeth trosodd o fôn y sgrym allan ar y chwith. Methwyd y trosiad. Death Llandudno fwy i mewn i’r gêm wedyn sgoriodd eu rhif 7, Lewis Griffith gais ar y dde a droswyd gan Rhodri Carlton-Jones yn dda gyda 5 munud yn weddill. Chwaraewyd 5 munud o amser ychwanegol a throsodd Rhodri Carlton-Jones ei ail gic gosb ar ôl 44 munud i roi'r tîm cartref ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf. Munud yn weddill a chic gosb ar y llinell hanner, fwy neu lai a brofodd yn rhy bell i Pep i roi buddugoliaeth o 1 pwynt yn unig i Landudno.
Gêm ail rownd Cwpan Gogledd Cymru fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn naill ai Rhuthun neu Rhyl ar yr 20fed Tachwedd 2010.
There’s a belief around North Wales this season that any team could beat any other side, especially at home. This was a match that proved that theory right with both teams being as close as the final score throughout. Nant began by pressing constantly and the pack, pushed Eryl, the hooker over for a converted try by Pep after 12 minutes. Nant failed with several threatening moves during the first half and had no further points on the board at half time. Rhodri Carlton-Jones scored a penalty in reply for the home side after 32 minutes to make a half time score of 3-7.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was No. 8, Carwyn that scored a try on the left from the base of the scrum. Pep failed with the conversion attempt. From then on, Llandudno came more and more into the game and it was no surprise when their flanker, Lewis Griffith scored a try on the extreme right with five minutes of play left. Rhodri Carlton-Jones had an excellent conversion. Four minutes of added time had been played when Llandudno went in front for the first time when Rhodri Carlton-Jones converted a penalty in front of the posts. One extra minute was played – sufficient time for Nant to be awarded penalty near the centre spot. A massive long kick by Pep drifted just wide to give the home team a win by the narrowest of margins.
Nant’s next match will be a North Wales Cup second round game at home against either Ruthin or Rhyl on the 20th November 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
Sadwrn / Saturday 23.10.2010 Llandudno 13 v Nant Conwy 12
Sgorwyr Nant Scorers:
Ceisiau / Tries: Eryl Jones (1), Carwyn Ellis(1)
Trosi / Conversions: Peredur Ellis (1)
Gêm arall i ddangos fod y mwyafrif o dimau’r gynghrair eleni gyda’r gallu i guro’i gilydd. Dechreuodd Nant gan ymosod yn gyson a sgorio cais, a droswyd gan Pep, trwy i’r pac wthio’r bachwr, Eryl trosodd i dirio ar ôl 12 munud. Methwyd sawl cyfle mewn safleoedd ymosod day n yr hanner cyntaf a bu i Rhodri Carlton-Jones leihau’r bwlch gyda chic gosb lwyddiannus ar ôl 32 munud i roi sgôr o 3 - 7 ar yr hanner.
Dechreuodd yr ail hanner mewn modd tebyg a thro hwn, Carwyn aeth trosodd o fôn y sgrym allan ar y chwith. Methwyd y trosiad. Death Llandudno fwy i mewn i’r gêm wedyn sgoriodd eu rhif 7, Lewis Griffith gais ar y dde a droswyd gan Rhodri Carlton-Jones yn dda gyda 5 munud yn weddill. Chwaraewyd 5 munud o amser ychwanegol a throsodd Rhodri Carlton-Jones ei ail gic gosb ar ôl 44 munud i roi'r tîm cartref ar y blaen am y tro cyntaf. Munud yn weddill a chic gosb ar y llinell hanner, fwy neu lai a brofodd yn rhy bell i Pep i roi buddugoliaeth o 1 pwynt yn unig i Landudno.
Gêm ail rownd Cwpan Gogledd Cymru fydd gêm nesaf Nant gartref yn erbyn naill ai Rhuthun neu Rhyl ar yr 20fed Tachwedd 2010.
There’s a belief around North Wales this season that any team could beat any other side, especially at home. This was a match that proved that theory right with both teams being as close as the final score throughout. Nant began by pressing constantly and the pack, pushed Eryl, the hooker over for a converted try by Pep after 12 minutes. Nant failed with several threatening moves during the first half and had no further points on the board at half time. Rhodri Carlton-Jones scored a penalty in reply for the home side after 32 minutes to make a half time score of 3-7.
The second half began in a similar fashion to the first one and this time, it was No. 8, Carwyn that scored a try on the left from the base of the scrum. Pep failed with the conversion attempt. From then on, Llandudno came more and more into the game and it was no surprise when their flanker, Lewis Griffith scored a try on the extreme right with five minutes of play left. Rhodri Carlton-Jones had an excellent conversion. Four minutes of added time had been played when Llandudno went in front for the first time when Rhodri Carlton-Jones converted a penalty in front of the posts. One extra minute was played – sufficient time for Nant to be awarded penalty near the centre spot. A massive long kick by Pep drifted just wide to give the home team a win by the narrowest of margins.
Nant’s next match will be a North Wales Cup second round game at home against either Ruthin or Rhyl on the 20th November 2010.
Ifor Glyn (Ysgrifennydd / Secretary)
20.10.10
20.10.2010 This Sunday's Regional Age Grade Competition Preview
' This Sundays sees the regional age-grade competition recommence after a 6 week break when the RGC 1404 Under 16 & 18 sides face their counterparts from the Blues region. The Under 18s still bouncing after victory in their last game over the previously unbeaten Scarlets are under no illusions as to the task they face against a Blues side which defeated them by 66 points to 24 at Merthyr in the opening round of the competition. The game which is being played at Eirias Parc,Colwyn Bay, (2:30 KO) sees the RGC 1404 team field the same starting 15 which began the game against the Scarlets, the only change to the squad being the introduction of Ben Baker on the bench. For the Blues there is the added incentive, if any were needed, that if they do go home to South Wales with a victory under their belt,they will return to the top of the table in the competition.
The Under 16 side will face an equally challenging task when they play a Blues North side at Rydal School ( 2.30 KO) that has only lost 1 game previously this season and which defeated them comfortably in the opening round of fixtures back in August. Although the RGC 1404 side are yet to taste victory so far this year,they have come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,most noticeably against the Blues South when they lost with the last play of the game, and they know that with 5 games still to play in the league stage of the competition they still have every chance of making its semi-finals.
For both sides this is the beginning of an incredibly busy 4 week period with the Under 18s having 4 matches and the Under 16s 5 against their regional opponents.'
The Under 16 side will face an equally challenging task when they play a Blues North side at Rydal School ( 2.30 KO) that has only lost 1 game previously this season and which defeated them comfortably in the opening round of fixtures back in August. Although the RGC 1404 side are yet to taste victory so far this year,they have come agonisingly close on a number of occasions,most noticeably against the Blues South when they lost with the last play of the game, and they know that with 5 games still to play in the league stage of the competition they still have every chance of making its semi-finals.
For both sides this is the beginning of an incredibly busy 4 week period with the Under 18s having 4 matches and the Under 16s 5 against their regional opponents.'
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