View both of last weekend's opening matches on the U18 and U16 web pages.
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16.8.10
12.08.2010 WRU REGIONAL AGE GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR KICK OFF
WRU REGIONAL AGE GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR KICK OFF
The whitewash might only just be dry, but it’s that time of year again. After a summer during which the regions have put in endless hours of preparation in readiness for the WRU Regional Championships, the 2010-11 season will kick off on Sunday afternoon with Gogledd Cymru heading south to take on the Blues.
So what does the new campaign hold in store for the competing sides? Eleven teams, more than 250 young hopefuls and the carrot of taking the next step on the player development pathway, along with earning the bragging rights amongst friends.
Last season, the honours went to the Ospreys under 16s and the Blues under 18s, narrow winners in their respective finals at St Helens and the Brewery Field. This time around, the competition promises to be every bit as tight, equally exciting and most definitely as rewarding for those who take part – on and off the field.
Joe Lydon, head of rugby performance and development at the WRU said; “Once again we are looking forward to the first piece of action. The competition has grown in strength over the past half a dozen years with a great many of our current internationals having cut their teeth in age grade rugby.
“This year promises to be just as competitive and hopefully, for the players, a suitable pathway for them to take the next significant step on their journey towards senior rugby."
The tournament is now in its seventh season with the Blues having recently challenged the domination of the Ospreys and Scarlets. Success at under 20 level for the Blues in 2007 and 2008 and for Blues North under 16s in 2008 and 2009 was followed up by last season’s successful Blues under 18 side.
In the early years, the Scarlets enjoyed a clean sweep in 2004-05 with the Ospreys succeeding in all three age groups 12 months later. In 2006-07, the under 16 and under 18 silverware was back at Llandarcy whilst the Ospreys under 18s have won four of the last five competitions.
The emergence of Gogledd Cymru since their introduction to Age Grade rugby two years ago, has given the tournament even greater meaning in terms of spreading the gospel around Wales. In the first year, the North suffered a whitewash at both age groups. Last year, they enjoyed victories at both levels and for under 18 team manager Will Morecombe, 2010-11 represents another opportunity for the fifth region to grow in stature.
“Of course we would like to win more games, but I think the main focus for us is to continue producing good players,” said Morecombe. “The feeling in the North is good and we are certainly looking forward to getting things underway this weekend.”
After Sunday’s games – the under 16s are at Abercwmboi (1.00pm) and under 18s at Merthyr (1.00pm) – the Scarlets under 16s entertain the Ospreys at Parc y Scarlets on Wednesday evening (7.15) whilst the Dragons take on Blues South at Cross Keys.
At under 18 level, the Ospreys and Scarlets will exchange blows at Llandarcy before Gogledd Cymru’s under 16s and under 18s welcome the Ospreys to Colwyn Bay RFC and Parc Eirias respectively, on August 22.
On August 25th Blues North entertain the Dragons at Abercwmboi (7.15), Blues South welcome the Scarlets to Taffs Well (7.15) and the Blues under 18s make the short trip across the border to Blackwood to play the Dragons. To end the month, on August 29th Gogledd Cymru are once again the hosts – the under 16s meet the Dragons at Colwyn Bay RFC (2.00pm) whilst the under 18s play the Dragons at Parc Eirias (2.00pm).
This season there will be semi-final play-offs at both age groups with first playing fourth at home and the second placed team hosting third to determine the Championship finalists.
Teams:
Blues U18: C Allen; O Jenkins, R Evans, T Pascoe, L Chalke; R Patchell, L O’Brien; C Lewis, E Lewis, B Thyer, L Connolly, C Lacey, E Jenkins (capt), S Pring, L Young. Replacements: J Dando, J Dunning, B Roach, Z Deere, J Raikes, G Thomas, J Phillips
Blues U16: S Hutchinson; J Barnett, A Summerhill, S Edwards, G Smith; S Withers, S Clarke; L Crump, A Gibbs, D Lewis, A Luxton, M Jeczalik, J James (capt), L Davies, B Llewellyn. Replacements: N Evans, K Belmont, J James, G Davies, J Harris, J Evans, J Smedley
Gogledd Cymru U18: D Jones; T Brittain; J Blackmore, M Jones, A Oakden; L Barker, A Bagshaw; J Simpson, G Pym, J Evans, J Williams, G Williams, J Grundy, M Parry, A Gwyn. Replacements: M Bevan, J Weaver-Jones, L Williams, J Harding, A Schwarz, J Williams, L Edwards
Gogledd Cymru U16: O Jones; J Strong, H Edwards, R Williams, O Sharples; E Gwynedd, G Pari; B Salisbury, L Williams, C Mitchell, T Oliver, J Hazlehurst, T Twigg, S Critchley, M Davies. Replacements: J Bullard, T Back, S Parry, A Pope, D E Jones, D Rees Jones, R Mayor
August fixtures:
Sunday 15 August
Blues North v Gogledd Cymru U16 Abercwmboi 1pm
Blues v Gogledd Cymru U18 Merthyr 1pm
Wednesday 18 August
Scarlets v Ospreys U16 Parc y Scarlets 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues South U16 Cross Keys 7.15pm
Sunday 22 August
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U16 Colwyn Bay 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Wednesday 25 August
Blues North v Dragons U16 Abercwmboi 7.15pm
Blues South v Scarlets U16 Taffs Well 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues U18 Blackwood 7.15pm
Sunday 29 August
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U16 Colwyn Bay RFC 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Ends…
The whitewash might only just be dry, but it’s that time of year again. After a summer during which the regions have put in endless hours of preparation in readiness for the WRU Regional Championships, the 2010-11 season will kick off on Sunday afternoon with Gogledd Cymru heading south to take on the Blues.
So what does the new campaign hold in store for the competing sides? Eleven teams, more than 250 young hopefuls and the carrot of taking the next step on the player development pathway, along with earning the bragging rights amongst friends.
Last season, the honours went to the Ospreys under 16s and the Blues under 18s, narrow winners in their respective finals at St Helens and the Brewery Field. This time around, the competition promises to be every bit as tight, equally exciting and most definitely as rewarding for those who take part – on and off the field.
Joe Lydon, head of rugby performance and development at the WRU said; “Once again we are looking forward to the first piece of action. The competition has grown in strength over the past half a dozen years with a great many of our current internationals having cut their teeth in age grade rugby.
“This year promises to be just as competitive and hopefully, for the players, a suitable pathway for them to take the next significant step on their journey towards senior rugby."
The tournament is now in its seventh season with the Blues having recently challenged the domination of the Ospreys and Scarlets. Success at under 20 level for the Blues in 2007 and 2008 and for Blues North under 16s in 2008 and 2009 was followed up by last season’s successful Blues under 18 side.
In the early years, the Scarlets enjoyed a clean sweep in 2004-05 with the Ospreys succeeding in all three age groups 12 months later. In 2006-07, the under 16 and under 18 silverware was back at Llandarcy whilst the Ospreys under 18s have won four of the last five competitions.
The emergence of Gogledd Cymru since their introduction to Age Grade rugby two years ago, has given the tournament even greater meaning in terms of spreading the gospel around Wales. In the first year, the North suffered a whitewash at both age groups. Last year, they enjoyed victories at both levels and for under 18 team manager Will Morecombe, 2010-11 represents another opportunity for the fifth region to grow in stature.
“Of course we would like to win more games, but I think the main focus for us is to continue producing good players,” said Morecombe. “The feeling in the North is good and we are certainly looking forward to getting things underway this weekend.”
After Sunday’s games – the under 16s are at Abercwmboi (1.00pm) and under 18s at Merthyr (1.00pm) – the Scarlets under 16s entertain the Ospreys at Parc y Scarlets on Wednesday evening (7.15) whilst the Dragons take on Blues South at Cross Keys.
At under 18 level, the Ospreys and Scarlets will exchange blows at Llandarcy before Gogledd Cymru’s under 16s and under 18s welcome the Ospreys to Colwyn Bay RFC and Parc Eirias respectively, on August 22.
On August 25th Blues North entertain the Dragons at Abercwmboi (7.15), Blues South welcome the Scarlets to Taffs Well (7.15) and the Blues under 18s make the short trip across the border to Blackwood to play the Dragons. To end the month, on August 29th Gogledd Cymru are once again the hosts – the under 16s meet the Dragons at Colwyn Bay RFC (2.00pm) whilst the under 18s play the Dragons at Parc Eirias (2.00pm).
This season there will be semi-final play-offs at both age groups with first playing fourth at home and the second placed team hosting third to determine the Championship finalists.
Teams:
Blues U18: C Allen; O Jenkins, R Evans, T Pascoe, L Chalke; R Patchell, L O’Brien; C Lewis, E Lewis, B Thyer, L Connolly, C Lacey, E Jenkins (capt), S Pring, L Young. Replacements: J Dando, J Dunning, B Roach, Z Deere, J Raikes, G Thomas, J Phillips
Blues U16: S Hutchinson; J Barnett, A Summerhill, S Edwards, G Smith; S Withers, S Clarke; L Crump, A Gibbs, D Lewis, A Luxton, M Jeczalik, J James (capt), L Davies, B Llewellyn. Replacements: N Evans, K Belmont, J James, G Davies, J Harris, J Evans, J Smedley
Gogledd Cymru U18: D Jones; T Brittain; J Blackmore, M Jones, A Oakden; L Barker, A Bagshaw; J Simpson, G Pym, J Evans, J Williams, G Williams, J Grundy, M Parry, A Gwyn. Replacements: M Bevan, J Weaver-Jones, L Williams, J Harding, A Schwarz, J Williams, L Edwards
Gogledd Cymru U16: O Jones; J Strong, H Edwards, R Williams, O Sharples; E Gwynedd, G Pari; B Salisbury, L Williams, C Mitchell, T Oliver, J Hazlehurst, T Twigg, S Critchley, M Davies. Replacements: J Bullard, T Back, S Parry, A Pope, D E Jones, D Rees Jones, R Mayor
August fixtures:
Sunday 15 August
Blues North v Gogledd Cymru U16 Abercwmboi 1pm
Blues v Gogledd Cymru U18 Merthyr 1pm
Wednesday 18 August
Scarlets v Ospreys U16 Parc y Scarlets 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues South U16 Cross Keys 7.15pm
Sunday 22 August
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U16 Colwyn Bay 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Ospreys U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Wednesday 25 August
Blues North v Dragons U16 Abercwmboi 7.15pm
Blues South v Scarlets U16 Taffs Well 7.15pm
Dragons v Blues U18 Blackwood 7.15pm
Sunday 29 August
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U16 Colwyn Bay RFC 2pm
Gogledd Cymru v Dragons U18 Parc Eirias 2pm
Ends…
3.7.10
02.07.10 FIXTURES 2010/2011
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SWALEC Cup Press Release
FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE FULL SWALEC FIXTURES FOR THE 2010 / 2011 SEASON CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.wru.co.uk/18415.php
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES ALL SET FOR BIG KICK-OFF
The 2010/11 SWALEC National Leagues campaign will kick-off on 4 September with promotions, relegations and moves bringing a fresh outlook to each division.
Ebbw Valestart life in Division 1 East after their relegation from the Premier Division with a tough home fixture against a Llanharan outfit that finished last season only four points behind champions UWIC.
Treorchy, who were in the Premier Division back in 1996-97, are on a march back to former glories and they celebrate a return to Division 1 East by entertaining Blackwood at the Oval.
Last season’s Division 2 East champions, Gilfach Goch, face a difficult visit to the Welfare Ground where they will meet Newbridge on the opening weekend. The home club have had a change of coaches in readiness for the new season, bringing in former home-grown Wales back row international Andrew Gibbs and Jonathan Hawker.
After five seasons in Division 1 East, last season’s champions UWIC have elected to switch their talents to Division 1 West and they open against Whitland at Cyncoed.
Maesteg are another club out to restore former reputations and, after winning promotion from Division 2 West, they begin the new season at Llynfi Road against Bonymaen, although all eyes will be on their derby clash with arch-rivalsBridgend, which is scheduled for 18 September at the Brewery Field.
The last meeting between these clubs came in the Premier Division during the 2007-08 season.
Waunarlwydd, who finished behind Bridgend in Division 2 West, will play host to Llangennech on opening day.
Penarth rubbed shoulders with the top clubs in the old Merit Table and Heineken league days, but a drop in fortunes left them plummeting down the divisions. After being narrowly pipped to the Division 3 South East title by Tylorstown they are now on the way back and a visit to Penallta will signal their return to Division 2 East.
Tylorstown will launch their new campaign with a visit to local rivals Llantwit Fardre, while the two relegated clubs from Division 1 East, Tredegar and Caerphilly, will meet at The Recreation Ground on the opening day in the division below. Last season’s Division 3 East champions, Fleur de Lys, travel to Ynysybwl as they begin life in the upper echelons of the National League pyramid.
Newcastle Emlyn, Skewen and Tondu are the newly promoted clubs in Division 2 West while Cwmllynfell and Builth Wells drop down from Division 1 West.
It is not that long ago that Abertillery were producing players such as Alun Pask, Haydn Morgan and Allan Lewis for the Wales national team, but recent years have seen them drop from the premier division of the old Heineken Leagues to the very bottom division.
But they have re-grouped and are once again becoming a force to be reckoned with, in their new guise of Abertillery BG. Successive promotions have seen them move back up into Division 3 East and they will play relegated Newport Saracens on the opening day.
Division 4 East champions Risca will make the short trip to play Pill Harriers in their opening fixture, while Garndiffaith, who joined Newport Saracens in dropping down from Division 2 East, will be hopeful of an improvement in fortunes when they kick-off against Croesyceiliog.
Dunvant, who had a one-season stay in the Premier Division back in 1999-00, will be starting life down in Division 3 West in September after relegation from Division 2 West. They travel to Crymych for their first fixture in the division, while fellow relegated club Mumbles meet the Cocklemen of Penclawdd.
Also joining Division 3 West are newly promoted Tumble, who will start with a home fixture against Lampeter in their new life in Division 3 West. Morriston will provide tough opposition after they switched from Division 3 West to Division 3 South West and they travel to Brynamman on opening day.
Pencoed are the only club relegated into this division (3S/W) and they kick-off with a home fixture against Glynneath. Aberavon Green Stars and Taibach, the promoted clubs from Division 4 South West, play Seven Sisters and Nantyffyllon respectively.
The Division 4 South East champions Dowlais entertain relegated Abercynon in their new life in Division Three South East while Taffs Well, who finished one place behind Dowlais, make the short trip to Ashcroft Park to play Fairwater.
In the north, the newly crowned champions Nant Conwy will launch their defence at home with a mouthwatering clash against the team from whom they took the title, Caernarfon. The Division 2 North winners Bethesda have moved up to the top division while bottom club Denbigh are dropping down to take their place.
There will be a new addition in Division 2 North with Abergele joining the other nine clubs.
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES
PROMOTIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
Premiership Tonmawr 1 West
1 East Gilfach Goch 2 East
1 East Treorchy 2 East
1 West Maesteg 2 West
1 West Waunarlwydd 2 West
2 West Newcastle Emlyn 3 West
2 West Skewen 3 South West
2 West Tondu 3 South West
2 East Tylorstown 3 South East
2 East Penarth 3 South East
2 East Fleur De Lys 3 East
3 West Tumble 4 West
3 West Pontarddulais 4 West
3 South West Aberavon GS 4 South West
3South West Taibach 4 South West
3 South East Dowlais 4 South East
3 South East Taffs Well 4 South East
3 East Abertillery BG 4 East
3 East Risca 4 East
4 West Neyland 5 West
4 West Aberaeron 5 West
4 South West Birchgrove 5 South West
4 South West Bridgend Sports 5 South Central
4 South East Barry 5 South East
4 East Senghenydd 5 South East
4 East Oakdale 5 East
4 East Blaenavon 5 East
1 North Bethesda 2 North
RELEGATIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 East Ebbw Vale Premiership
2 East Caerphilly 1 East
2 East Tredegar 1 East
2 West Cwmllynfell 1 West
2 West Builth Wells 1 West
3 East Newport Saracens 2 East
3 South East Abercynon 2 East
3 East Garndiffaith 2 East
3 West Dunvant 2 West
3 West Mumbles 2 West
3 South West Pencoed 2 West
4 East Nelson 3 East
4 East Cwmbran 3 East
4 South East Treherbert 3 South East
4 South East Llandaff 3 South East
4 South West Briton Ferry 3 South West
4 South West Maesteg Quins 3 South West
4 West Cardigan 3 West
4 West Llanybydder 3 West
5 East Monmouth 4 East
5 South East Old Illtydians 4 East
5 South East Ferndale 4 South East
5 South Central Pontycymmer 4 South East
5 South Central Resolven 4 South West
5 South Central Tonna 4 South West
5 West Pembroke 4 West
5 West Burry Port 4 West
2 North Denbigh 1 North
MOVES
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 West UWIC 1 East
3 South East Gwernyfed 3 East
3 South West Morriston 3 West
5 South West New Dock Stars 5 West
5 West Llandybie 5 South West
5 South West Baglan 5 South Central
5 South East Wattstown 5 South Central
5 East Blackwood Stars 5 South East
3 North Rhosllanerchrogog 2 North
2 North Abergele 3 North
For further information, contact WRU communications manager Liz Jones tel 07736 056669 / lizjones@wru.co.uk
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From: WRU
To: gwen.ben@tiscali.co.uk
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 3:00 PM
Subject: FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
SWALEC Cup Press Release
FIXTURES 2010 / 2011
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE FULL SWALEC FIXTURES FOR THE 2010 / 2011 SEASON CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.wru.co.uk/18415.php
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES ALL SET FOR BIG KICK-OFF
The 2010/11 SWALEC National Leagues campaign will kick-off on 4 September with promotions, relegations and moves bringing a fresh outlook to each division.
Ebbw Valestart life in Division 1 East after their relegation from the Premier Division with a tough home fixture against a Llanharan outfit that finished last season only four points behind champions UWIC.
Treorchy, who were in the Premier Division back in 1996-97, are on a march back to former glories and they celebrate a return to Division 1 East by entertaining Blackwood at the Oval.
Last season’s Division 2 East champions, Gilfach Goch, face a difficult visit to the Welfare Ground where they will meet Newbridge on the opening weekend. The home club have had a change of coaches in readiness for the new season, bringing in former home-grown Wales back row international Andrew Gibbs and Jonathan Hawker.
After five seasons in Division 1 East, last season’s champions UWIC have elected to switch their talents to Division 1 West and they open against Whitland at Cyncoed.
Maesteg are another club out to restore former reputations and, after winning promotion from Division 2 West, they begin the new season at Llynfi Road against Bonymaen, although all eyes will be on their derby clash with arch-rivalsBridgend, which is scheduled for 18 September at the Brewery Field.
The last meeting between these clubs came in the Premier Division during the 2007-08 season.
Waunarlwydd, who finished behind Bridgend in Division 2 West, will play host to Llangennech on opening day.
Penarth rubbed shoulders with the top clubs in the old Merit Table and Heineken league days, but a drop in fortunes left them plummeting down the divisions. After being narrowly pipped to the Division 3 South East title by Tylorstown they are now on the way back and a visit to Penallta will signal their return to Division 2 East.
Tylorstown will launch their new campaign with a visit to local rivals Llantwit Fardre, while the two relegated clubs from Division 1 East, Tredegar and Caerphilly, will meet at The Recreation Ground on the opening day in the division below. Last season’s Division 3 East champions, Fleur de Lys, travel to Ynysybwl as they begin life in the upper echelons of the National League pyramid.
Newcastle Emlyn, Skewen and Tondu are the newly promoted clubs in Division 2 West while Cwmllynfell and Builth Wells drop down from Division 1 West.
It is not that long ago that Abertillery were producing players such as Alun Pask, Haydn Morgan and Allan Lewis for the Wales national team, but recent years have seen them drop from the premier division of the old Heineken Leagues to the very bottom division.
But they have re-grouped and are once again becoming a force to be reckoned with, in their new guise of Abertillery BG. Successive promotions have seen them move back up into Division 3 East and they will play relegated Newport Saracens on the opening day.
Division 4 East champions Risca will make the short trip to play Pill Harriers in their opening fixture, while Garndiffaith, who joined Newport Saracens in dropping down from Division 2 East, will be hopeful of an improvement in fortunes when they kick-off against Croesyceiliog.
Dunvant, who had a one-season stay in the Premier Division back in 1999-00, will be starting life down in Division 3 West in September after relegation from Division 2 West. They travel to Crymych for their first fixture in the division, while fellow relegated club Mumbles meet the Cocklemen of Penclawdd.
Also joining Division 3 West are newly promoted Tumble, who will start with a home fixture against Lampeter in their new life in Division 3 West. Morriston will provide tough opposition after they switched from Division 3 West to Division 3 South West and they travel to Brynamman on opening day.
Pencoed are the only club relegated into this division (3S/W) and they kick-off with a home fixture against Glynneath. Aberavon Green Stars and Taibach, the promoted clubs from Division 4 South West, play Seven Sisters and Nantyffyllon respectively.
The Division 4 South East champions Dowlais entertain relegated Abercynon in their new life in Division Three South East while Taffs Well, who finished one place behind Dowlais, make the short trip to Ashcroft Park to play Fairwater.
In the north, the newly crowned champions Nant Conwy will launch their defence at home with a mouthwatering clash against the team from whom they took the title, Caernarfon. The Division 2 North winners Bethesda have moved up to the top division while bottom club Denbigh are dropping down to take their place.
There will be a new addition in Division 2 North with Abergele joining the other nine clubs.
SWALEC NATIONAL LEAGUES
PROMOTIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
Premiership Tonmawr 1 West
1 East Gilfach Goch 2 East
1 East Treorchy 2 East
1 West Maesteg 2 West
1 West Waunarlwydd 2 West
2 West Newcastle Emlyn 3 West
2 West Skewen 3 South West
2 West Tondu 3 South West
2 East Tylorstown 3 South East
2 East Penarth 3 South East
2 East Fleur De Lys 3 East
3 West Tumble 4 West
3 West Pontarddulais 4 West
3 South West Aberavon GS 4 South West
3South West Taibach 4 South West
3 South East Dowlais 4 South East
3 South East Taffs Well 4 South East
3 East Abertillery BG 4 East
3 East Risca 4 East
4 West Neyland 5 West
4 West Aberaeron 5 West
4 South West Birchgrove 5 South West
4 South West Bridgend Sports 5 South Central
4 South East Barry 5 South East
4 East Senghenydd 5 South East
4 East Oakdale 5 East
4 East Blaenavon 5 East
1 North Bethesda 2 North
RELEGATIONS
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 East Ebbw Vale Premiership
2 East Caerphilly 1 East
2 East Tredegar 1 East
2 West Cwmllynfell 1 West
2 West Builth Wells 1 West
3 East Newport Saracens 2 East
3 South East Abercynon 2 East
3 East Garndiffaith 2 East
3 West Dunvant 2 West
3 West Mumbles 2 West
3 South West Pencoed 2 West
4 East Nelson 3 East
4 East Cwmbran 3 East
4 South East Treherbert 3 South East
4 South East Llandaff 3 South East
4 South West Briton Ferry 3 South West
4 South West Maesteg Quins 3 South West
4 West Cardigan 3 West
4 West Llanybydder 3 West
5 East Monmouth 4 East
5 South East Old Illtydians 4 East
5 South East Ferndale 4 South East
5 South Central Pontycymmer 4 South East
5 South Central Resolven 4 South West
5 South Central Tonna 4 South West
5 West Pembroke 4 West
5 West Burry Port 4 West
2 North Denbigh 1 North
MOVES
NEW DIVISION CLUB OLD DIVISION
1 West UWIC 1 East
3 South East Gwernyfed 3 East
3 South West Morriston 3 West
5 South West New Dock Stars 5 West
5 West Llandybie 5 South West
5 South West Baglan 5 South Central
5 South East Wattstown 5 South Central
5 East Blackwood Stars 5 South East
3 North Rhosllanerchrogog 2 North
2 North Abergele 3 North
For further information, contact WRU communications manager Liz Jones tel 07736 056669 / lizjones@wru.co.uk
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12.5.10
12.05.10 GC U14s 39 Exiles 7 Dai Higgs reports
Gogledd Cymru came out convincing winners against Welsh Exiles yesterday at Newtown. The exciting back three of Dave Carter, Ryan Parry and Connor Kendrick touched down for a try each, while looking dangerous every time they touched the ball. Centre Tom Astbury scored 14 points with a try, penalty and two conversions. Hooker and captain Dewi Bowen completing the scoring. The front row of Jordan Jones, Dewi Bowen and Dan Owen worked tirelessly, while the backrow of Dafydd Parry, Josh Roberts, Richard Roberts carried strongly and defended aggressively.
A fitting end to a very successful season of Provincial rugby!
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South / De Gogledd Cymru
A fitting end to a very successful season of Provincial rugby!
Dai Higgs
WRU Rugby Development Officer
Gogledd Cymru South / De Gogledd Cymru
10.5.10
10.05.10 RGC 1404 YOUTH PRESENTATION EVENING
RGC 1404 Under 16 & Under 18 Teams held their end of season presentation in the impressive surroundings of the Catrin Finch Centre at Glyndwr University.
Welcoming the parents and players, the Performance Development Manager for North Wales,Marc Roberts,said,
' Events like this evening are important as they say thank you to everyone involved in making the regional age-grade programme work. It's also an opportunity to reflect on how quickly the rate of progress is in North Wales Age-Grade Rugby.'
The evening's key-note speech was made by Dr David Heard,the Director of Glyndwr Universities Post-Graduate school,who as well as re-affirming the positive light in which the University saw their relationship with the RGC 1404 Age-grade teams,also gave details of the exciting opportunities for study that there are there.
In addition to Glyndwr University,the evening was also an opportunity to thank the sides principal sponsors,most notably, West Coast Energy,Magellan Aerospace,Athlete Performance Centre,Universal steels and Aluminium Group and Bone & Payne,Solicitors.
However the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the individual player awards which went to:
Under 16 Player of the Year- Joe Simpson
Under 16 Most Improved Player- Meilir Parry
Under 18 Player of the Year- Tom Parry
Under 18 Most Improved Player- Chris Holmes
It is hoped that the presentation evening will become an annual event and that it will develop and grow alongside the development and growth of the age-grade teams.
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Welcoming the parents and players, the Performance Development Manager for North Wales,Marc Roberts,said,
' Events like this evening are important as they say thank you to everyone involved in making the regional age-grade programme work. It's also an opportunity to reflect on how quickly the rate of progress is in North Wales Age-Grade Rugby.'
The evening's key-note speech was made by Dr David Heard,the Director of Glyndwr Universities Post-Graduate school,who as well as re-affirming the positive light in which the University saw their relationship with the RGC 1404 Age-grade teams,also gave details of the exciting opportunities for study that there are there.
In addition to Glyndwr University,the evening was also an opportunity to thank the sides principal sponsors,most notably, West Coast Energy,Magellan Aerospace,Athlete Performance Centre,Universal steels and Aluminium Group and Bone & Payne,Solicitors.
However the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the individual player awards which went to:
Under 16 Player of the Year- Joe Simpson
Under 16 Most Improved Player- Meilir Parry
Under 18 Player of the Year- Tom Parry
Under 18 Most Improved Player- Chris Holmes
It is hoped that the presentation evening will become an annual event and that it will develop and grow alongside the development and growth of the age-grade teams.
Hope that useful. I have attached a couple of photos to support the article.
Will
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10.05.10 bETHESDA 76 mACHYNLLETH 0
Bethesda 76 Machynlleth 0
Last game of the season and another emphatic win for Bethesda following last week’s championship winning result at Machynlleth. Machynlleth arrived short of players and the game was played with uncontested scrums but to their credit they turned up to a very difficult away fixture. Gareth Wyn got the scoring going with a try after 11 minutes converted by Parry 2 minutes on Centre David Thomos crossed the try line Converted again by Parry. Top try scorer flanker Dylan Hughes added to his collection on 16 minutes Wing Iwan Hywel added the 4 try, on 31 minutes Centre Cameron Moore got his name on the score sheet Parry with the minor, Dylan Hughes made it a pair on 37 minutes Half time 46-0 to Bethesda. Machynlleth were picking up injures and were down to 13 men when Steve Roberts crashed over, Mathew parry collected a pair on the 7th and 12th minute. Machynlleth for their efforts rallied for a while and had a penalty attempt going wide and came close to a try. Bethesda were determined to keep the visitors at bay and regained their scoring touch when on 21 minutes David Thomos added his second on 28 minutes Dylan Hughes made it 16 tries for the season Wing Gwyn Hughes collected his second on 33 minutes that was the 14 try in a one way encounter Referee John Roberts brought the game to an premature end but there was no trophy for the champions that would have made the day complete. It’s been an excellent season for the Dyffryn Ogwen side they have remained unbeaten away all season reached the quarter final of the SWALEC Plate losing only once in the league. Next season will bring a totally different challenge and hopefully Bethesda can step up to the mark.
Regards,
Robert Davies
General Foreman
Costain Ltd on behalf of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Last game of the season and another emphatic win for Bethesda following last week’s championship winning result at Machynlleth. Machynlleth arrived short of players and the game was played with uncontested scrums but to their credit they turned up to a very difficult away fixture. Gareth Wyn got the scoring going with a try after 11 minutes converted by Parry 2 minutes on Centre David Thomos crossed the try line Converted again by Parry. Top try scorer flanker Dylan Hughes added to his collection on 16 minutes Wing Iwan Hywel added the 4 try, on 31 minutes Centre Cameron Moore got his name on the score sheet Parry with the minor, Dylan Hughes made it a pair on 37 minutes Half time 46-0 to Bethesda. Machynlleth were picking up injures and were down to 13 men when Steve Roberts crashed over, Mathew parry collected a pair on the 7th and 12th minute. Machynlleth for their efforts rallied for a while and had a penalty attempt going wide and came close to a try. Bethesda were determined to keep the visitors at bay and regained their scoring touch when on 21 minutes David Thomos added his second on 28 minutes Dylan Hughes made it 16 tries for the season Wing Gwyn Hughes collected his second on 33 minutes that was the 14 try in a one way encounter Referee John Roberts brought the game to an premature end but there was no trophy for the champions that would have made the day complete. It’s been an excellent season for the Dyffryn Ogwen side they have remained unbeaten away all season reached the quarter final of the SWALEC Plate losing only once in the league. Next season will bring a totally different challenge and hopefully Bethesda can step up to the mark.
Regards,
Robert Davies
General Foreman
Costain Ltd on behalf of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
10.05.10 RHYL WIN TENSE FINAL
Rhyl 1st 18 v Bala 10
The Dragons won the North Wales plate cup final at Bangor on Saturday against Bala in a tense and hard fought game.
Having beaten two Division 1 sides to get to the final, Rhyl were in a confident mood, however the first half was a disappointing affair with a nervous Dragons side not able to play the high tempo, entertaining rugby that has become a trademark of this season and ended the first period trailing 3-0 to a solitary Bala penalty.
Some stern words from coach Jim Waring and a change in the pack soon reaped dividends early in the second half, when, after a period of pressure, young second row Richie Nelson scored a superb individual try. This gave the Dragons the lift they needed and a penalty from full back Adam Kirby and two classic wingers trys from Stu Fell Crook put Rhyl into an 18-3 lead. Despite a late consolation score from a dogged Bala team to leave a final score of 18-10,
This young Rhyl side gained the win that the massive efforts of the players and coaching staff over the last few years richly deserved. Dinner and Dance saturday to celebrate a real good season.
With the clubs youth side also proving so successful under the guidance of Phil Blakoe the next few years look promising indeed for this young squad, with promotion next season the next target.
RHYL YOUTH WILL BE PLAYING AT HOME THIS SATURDAY
kick of 2.30 15th May
They will be playing in the semi - final of the Welsh Cup against last years Welsh Champions Bridgend Athletic having already beaten the Scarlets Champions in the Quarter Final on Friday.
Try and come and support our young youth team. If they win they will be playing in the Millennium stadium in the Final.
So a good game Saturday and then off to the Dinner and Dance to celebrate a real good season.
The Dragons won the North Wales plate cup final at Bangor on Saturday against Bala in a tense and hard fought game.
Having beaten two Division 1 sides to get to the final, Rhyl were in a confident mood, however the first half was a disappointing affair with a nervous Dragons side not able to play the high tempo, entertaining rugby that has become a trademark of this season and ended the first period trailing 3-0 to a solitary Bala penalty.
Some stern words from coach Jim Waring and a change in the pack soon reaped dividends early in the second half, when, after a period of pressure, young second row Richie Nelson scored a superb individual try. This gave the Dragons the lift they needed and a penalty from full back Adam Kirby and two classic wingers trys from Stu Fell Crook put Rhyl into an 18-3 lead. Despite a late consolation score from a dogged Bala team to leave a final score of 18-10,
This young Rhyl side gained the win that the massive efforts of the players and coaching staff over the last few years richly deserved. Dinner and Dance saturday to celebrate a real good season.
With the clubs youth side also proving so successful under the guidance of Phil Blakoe the next few years look promising indeed for this young squad, with promotion next season the next target.
RHYL YOUTH WILL BE PLAYING AT HOME THIS SATURDAY
kick of 2.30 15th May
They will be playing in the semi - final of the Welsh Cup against last years Welsh Champions Bridgend Athletic having already beaten the Scarlets Champions in the Quarter Final on Friday.
Try and come and support our young youth team. If they win they will be playing in the Millennium stadium in the Final.
So a good game Saturday and then off to the Dinner and Dance to celebrate a real good season.
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