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The Oval Zone The rugby magazine for North and Mid - Issue 15, September 13th, 2013

All the latest rugby news and views from North and Mid Wales

181-0 - time for a rethink? PICTURE PARADE Thanks to John Palmer (Ruthin), Alan Skeates (RGC) and Lynne Owen (COBRA) Fixtures for Saturday, 14th September, 2013 The Oval Zone If you see any errors or know of any games missing/postponed The rugby magazine for North and Mid Wales etc please either email the details to [email protected], text to 07713 514375 or tweet to @midwalesrugby - many thanks - Issue 15, September 13th, 2013

***** So how was it for you? The fi rst weekend of the season has WRU Championship come and gone and already some clubs will have laid down a Narberth v RGC 1404 marker for the season while others are already feeling a little apprehensive. WRU Division 1 West Builth Wells v Ammanford There was a great start for the two new boys in Division One with both COBRA and Denbigh taking notable scalps. WRU Division 2 West Maesteg v Aberystwyth As we know, the talking point of the weekend though was that 181-0 scoreline at Llanidloes against . In fact, it gave WRU Division One North the possible demise of the Heineken Cup a run for it’s money Bethesda v COBRA as the most talked about rugby story of the week. I’m sure we v Bala - POSTPONED all feel for Holyhead and most of us will have played in a team Bro v which had a very big thrashing at some point (114 was the high- v Nant Conwy est for me, Welshpool 2nds v Telford 2nds a zillion years ago) Ruthin v Denbigh and it’s not nice.

WRU Division Two North In this week’s Oval Zone we take a look in-depth at the 181-0 Colwyn Bay v Rhyl score and ask if it’s time for a re-think. As always, if you have v Shotton Steel a view you’d like to share on this, or any other subject, please Machynlleth v Abergele drop me a line. Newtown v Mold Wrexham v Llandudno Some good news this week with the announcement that another international match is coming to Parc Eirias when Japan take on WRU Division Three North Russia. It’s especially signifi cant for me because it allows me to Bangor v use the four or fi ve words of Japanese that I learnt on the recent Flint v Llanidloes Wales tour! v Holyhead v Llangollen 3pm KO Earlier this week the Annual General Meeting for District J was v Rhosllanerchrugog held, chaired by the great Gerald Davies and next week’s issue Welshpool v - 12 noon kick-off will give a report of how the meeting went.

WRU Division 6 East If you read on to the fi nal couple of pages of this issue, you will Crickhowell v Trinant see that I have included a list of Secretaries and Fixture Sec- Hollybush v Rhayader retaries for all the clubs of Mid and North Wales. Please, if you Llandrindod Wells v Aberbeeg see any errors or can fi ll in any of the gaps, please let me know. We’re just trying to make it easy for clubs to contact each other WRU Division One Youth North Wales and get hold of the correct person. I’ll include it for the next Bangor v Llangefni couple of issues and then send a copy to the WRU so that they Denbigh v Nant Conwy can update their records. Mold v Caernarfon Pwllheli v COBRA - POSTPONED As I tap this intro piece out at 7.00am on Saturday morning, Wrexham v Ruthin spare a thought for the RGC boys, probably already on their way to play Narberth. Best of luck boys. WRU Division Two Youth North Wales Bro Ffestiniog v Holyhead Gary Colwyn Bay v Llanidloes Dolgellau v Flint Editors: Gary Williams/Barry Williams Llandudno v Welshpool Email: [email protected] Rhyl and District v Newtown - POSTPONED Shotton Steel v Abergele www.nwru.co.uk North East Counties League Colwyn Bay 2nds v Flint 2nds www.midwalesrugby.com Mold 2nds v COBRA 2nds - POSTPONED Rhos 2nds v Abergele 2nds Rhyl 2nds v Wrexham 2nds Twitter: please follow us @ovalzonerugby Shotton 2nds v Llandudno 2nds Welshpool 2nds v Mold 3rds www.ovalzone.co.uk

Gwynedd/North Wales 2nds League Bethesda 2nds v Llangefni 2nds Caernarfon 2nd v Bala 2nds COVER PICTURES REQUIRED Dolgellau 2nds v Bro Ffestiniog 2nds Pwllheli 2nds v Nant Conwy 2nds We’re always on the lookout for that special pic for Ruthin 2nds v Denbigh 2nds the front cover, so if you have something we could Next week’s edition of The Oval Zone will include the full season’s use please send it in to [email protected] fi x ture list for all the above Divisions RGC NEWS

RUGBY supremo Damian McGrath hailed the tremendous character shown by RGC on their Swalec Championship debut as they gave current title holders Ebbw Vale a real run for their money at Parc Eirias on Saturday.

NW rugby development manager McGrath was especially impressed at how RGC overcame a nervous open- ing 40 minutes to rally strongly in the second half and produce a more than respectable fi nal score. “We played one of the best club sides RGC 16 v Ebbw Vale 31 in the country and the second half showed the true RGC,” said the former Rain was falling heavily which also and a charged-down kick, with Afon However, Ebbw Vale and RGC were Batley rugby league player and ex- led to some handling issues for both Bagshaw picking up and running under reduced to 14 men each with Carlton- Leeds Rhinos and international rugby sides which interrupted any fl ow to the posts to a huge Eirias cheers. Jones being yellow carded before Hay- union coach. the game. The busiest man on the Carlton-Jones added the conversion to mond landed a huge penalty. The lead fi e ld was the referee, who blew up at bring RGC within fi ve points. was extended with a penalty try and a “They are a big powerful side and we most scrums, mainly in favour of the conversion with home skipper Kelvin started in awe of them but we came Blaenau Gwent visitors. The Gogs started to show the style of Davies later being sin-binned. back strong, which is great to see. play that the home crowd have been The power and experience of the used to as they looked to push on for Report by North Wales Daily Post “We have key players to come back Ebbw Vale forwards started to show the levelling try. Pictures by Alan Skeates in and add them to that performance and the fi rst try came after pressure in then we should compete at the level the corner with Cameron Regan scor- needed.” ing and Haymond adding the extras.

Last season’s WRU Division One East Carlton-Jones landed another penalty champions RGC had nine teenagers, for the hosts before another powerful eight academy graduates and only try arrived from the Vale, who after four three players aged 25 or over in their scrums in a row scored through Spen- squad, which once again shows the cer Gibson as half time approached. future of North Wales rugby is looking The interval arrived with the travellers good. 21-9 to the good.

The 2012/13 runaway Champion- In the second period RGC came ship winners Ebbw Vale opened the out with some real intent and were scoring with a penalty after a couple going through the phases with quick of minutes, Dan Haymond slotting the hands and good running, but came up three points. against a strong and disciplined Ebbw Vale defence. The boot of both kickers was to feature heavily in the fi rst half with Rhodri The experience of a team that won Carlton-Jones and Haymond swapping this league by a huge margin last points at regular intervals, making the season was truly evident. However, score 9-6 to the Steelmen after 24 RGC scored their fi rst Champion- minutes. ship try after some great pressure RGC NEWS

7th September RGC v Ebbw Vale view from the vale Tata Steel v Tondu Bonymaen v Narberth Beddau v Pontypool The following article is repro- Very few supporters of Ebbw and Cunliffe who scored his usual try Llanharan v Cardiff Met duced by kind permission of Bargoed will miss Saturday’s in unusual conditions presaged Bridgend Athletic v Blackwood Ebbw Vale RFC game at ECP, we return from a hectic fi nal quarter but our Bargoed v Newbridge the north with a decent win, they defence held Bargoed at bay. 10- SOUTHERN COMFORT make a short journey after beat- 3 doesn’t sound like a thriller but 14th September Last week’s comments were ing Newbridge 21-0. it was and was described on our Newbridge v Tata Steel headed “Northern Exposure” website as “full-blooded, passion- Narberth v RGC but it created ripples of concern The scene is set for one of the ate rugby,” Tondu v Beddau in Ebbw Vale society especially most important fi xtures of this Cardiff Met v Bonymaen among Baptists. They interpreted or any season in the last three November 3rd 2012 was the Pontypool v Bridgend Athletic ‘exposure’ in the way the media years. turning point for we went on to Blackwood v Llanharan Ebbw Vale v Bargoed knows it, scandal and skeletons win the next sixteen Champion- coming out of cupboards. Since we dropped out of the ship games and lost just once, in 21st September Premier Division Newbridge and the Cup. Beddau v Newbridge For example, “Ebbw Vale Parson Bargoed have been our clos- Ebbw Vale v Narberth Exposed – Admits Being A Secret est rivals, the latter running us Following our visit to North RGC v Cardiff Met Newport County AFC supporter.” particularly close in the past two Wales we have a new view of Bridgend Athletic v Tondu Where there’s smoke there’s fi re campaigns. We target all games the reasons why RGC 1404 were Bonymaen v Blackwood but no names no pack drill. The and are determined to avoid created. It is to provide a quality Llanharan v Pontypool emphasis on exposure was to banana skins of the Whitland rugby environment for local lads Bargoed v Tata Steel discover RGC 1404 and a large variety but Bargoed provide the to develop without having to leave contingent of Ebbw Vale support- major challenge and did well in their native area. We have often 28th September ers did that last Saturday. More their August friendlies against spoken of the grass roots and the Newbridge v Bridgend Athletic importantly so did our coaches Premier opponents. need for the WRU to pay more Cardiff Met v Ebbw Vale and players. attention to it and fi nancially we Tata Steel v Beddau Home advantage still counts but would appreciate a boost. But we Blackwood v RGC An away win is a prize, especially Bargoed will be scalp hunting are the grass roots and we must Tondu v Llanharan against new opponents. RGC which will not worry those of our nurture them which, modestly, I Pontypool v Bonymaen 1404 is the creation of the Welsh players who are hairless as well claim we at Ebbw Vale are doing. Narberth v Bargoed which is now so big as dauntless. Last season’s game 5th October it will soon attend G20 Summits, at Bargoed turned the tide after a We did not just triumph on the Llanharan v Newbridge and North Wales youngsters now tricky period in which we suffered fi e ld at Parc Eirias but off it. It Ebbw Vale v Blackwood have a fi rst class rugby establish- two losses, our coach and a took time, money and organisa- Bridgend Athletic v Tata Steel ment on their doorstep. game at Whitland. The weather at tion for our supporters to travel to Narberth v Cardiff Met Bargoed was rotten and we were Colwyn Bay to support their team. RGC v Pontypool RGC’s website reports on the 3-0 down at half-time but cometh Well done, they represented Bonymaen v Tondu game were very fair and it ap- the moment cometh Josh Lewis Ebbw Vale superbly. Just one Bargoed v Beddau pears they were encouraged by who levelled the scores with a thing though, did anyone bring their second half rally. We look great penalty considering the me back a stick of rock? 12th October forward to welcoming them on weather. An interception by Wes REL Newbridge v Bonymaen December 28th when the trim- Pontypool v Ebbw Vale mings are still up and the Festive Tata Steel v Llanharan season will still be swinging. Blackwood v Narberth RGC Calendar coming soon Beddau v Bridgend Athletic Just one thing, we hope Rupert Tondu v RGC Moon doesn’t make a come back Cardiff Met v Bargoed because in every game he played against us his team won. So from 19th October northern exposure it’s southern RGC v Newbridge Ebbw Vale v Tondu comfort. Narberth v Pontypool Llanharan v Beddau We were naturally pleased, Cardiff Met v Blackwood contented and mildly chuffed with Bonymaen v Tata Steel opening day. Those who went Bargoed v Bridgend Athletic north reported a comfortable win while others who remained 26th October south were relieved when the Newbridge v Ebbw Vale news arrived by pigeon post and Tata Steel v RGC semaphores from Snowdon to the Tondu v Narberth Domen. Picture: Left to right: Councillor Dilwyn Roberts, Rupert Moon, General Manager, WRU North Wales De- velopment Region, First Minister Carwyn Jones and Iwan Davies, Chief Executive Conwy County Borough Council celebrating the announcement that international rugby will return to Parc Eirias in the form of an IRB approved clash between Japan and Russia this Autumn.

of North Wales will fully support this initiative and give the visiting teams a great welcome.”

Cllr Graham Rees, Conwy Coun- cil’s Cabinet Member for Tourism, JAPAN TO PLAY RUSSIA IN Marketing and Leisure said: “We’re proud that we’ve been able to secure these exciting fi xtures NORTH WALES for Eirias. It’s clear there are many fans and enthusiastic spectators The fi xture has been brought The pleasure that we will be welcom- here in North Wales and we’re about through close liaison with, ing Japan back to Wales this pleased to be able to offer the and support from, Conwy County will bring international November after taking our touring facilities for everyone to enjoy top Borough Council and the Welsh rugby to North Wales side to their shores this summer. fl i ght Rugby.” Government and is set to be a major boost to rugby in the area, once again this Autumn “It will also not go un-noticed in These matches are in addition to as well as the local economy. when the IRB approved Eirias that Japan pulled off an the games between Tier 1 and clash between Japan historic victory over Wales during Tier 2/3 nations within the 2012- Together Conwy County Borough the second Test of the tour and 2019 international tours and test Council, the Welsh Government and Russia is hosted the fans will be looking forward to schedule which has increased and the WRU have developed at Parc Eirias (Friday seeing what they have to offer up opportunities for emerging Rugby Eirias to be a top class sports close. powers to play the world’s best facility for North Wales. November 15th). teams in June and November. “The presence of the Minister for The 5,500 capacity Eirias also Economy, Science and Transport, The IRB’s Head of Competitions & regularly hosts Wales U20 inter- rounding area. This fi xture will Edwina Hart in Japan was very Performance Mark Egan added: national matches and the WRU be broadcast across the world signifi cant. The business relation- is keen to encourage the appetite and we are confi dent of another ship between our two countries is “We are delighted to return again for rugby that has been created positive picture of Wales being so important. to Eirias Parc this November with in the region after the successes beamed around the globe. Last an IRB International Rugby Series of home club side RGC 1404 in year we welcomed close to “Moreover the Minister’s visit to fi x ture. The facilities at the venue achieving promotion to the SWA- 20,000 fans to watch international Moscow for the IRB RWC 7’s was are outstanding and worthy of LEC Championship last season. rugby at Parc Eirias and this year also crucial to developing rela- hosting this important fi xture be- we will see a further 20,000; tions between Wales and Russia. tween two of our important Stra- First Minister Carwyn Jones said, the economic impact in terms of tegic Investment Unions, Japan “I am proud to announce this benefi ts for local businesses will “And so this fi xture is critical for and Russia. I have no doubt that fi x ture which is somewhat of a certainly be welcome.” rugby and our relationship with the local Rugby fans will come out landmark for the WRU and Parc these two great nations. and support the fi xture and the Eirias, and certainly a fantastic WRU Group Chief Executive teams with the same enthusiasm boost for Conwy and the sur- Roger Lewis said: “It is with great “We are certain the rugby public as they did last year” LATEST NEWS FROM THE WELSH RUGBY UNION

WALES FACE BAPTISM OF FIRE

Christ College v Crickhowell in historic fundraiser

CHRIST College is set to host a historic rugby match between its team and Crickhowell RFC. Report from MyBrecon

The September 21 game will be the ‘return’ fi xture of a match that was played almost a hundred years ago to raise funds for families Wales will be hoping for a better start to their campaign in this season’s affected by the Senghenydd disaster of October 14, 1913 when 440 HSBC Sevens World Series on the Gold Coast after drawing defending miners were killed in an explosion at the Universal Colliery. champions Fiji, Canada and Portugal. Tragically, occurring just 12 years after a similar explosion that had Twelve months ago Paul John’s side failed to qualify for the main draw killed 81 men in the same colliery, the Senghenydd disaster remains at Skilled Park after losing to Argentina in pool play having disposed of the worst mining disaster in the history of the British coalfi elds. In Portugal and France. this Centenary Year the Christ College and Crickhowell teams are re-staging the match to raise money for the Welsh National Mining On the second day of a disappointing competition, Wales were knocked Memorial at Senghenydd. out of the Bowl at the semi-fi nal stage by Spain to earn just fi ve points for their efforts. With the competition increasing every year, Wales will be looking for a When Mal Powell, archivist at Crickhowell RFC contacted Christ fl y ing start when the campaign kicks off on October 12. College with an enquiry about the Crickhowell and Christ College fi x ture that was played regularly at the turn of the twentieth century, Despite having Fiji in their group, Wales will fancy their chances against Felicity Kilpatrick, Christ College Archivist, shared with him match the South Sea Islanders, having beaten them in Moscow in the Rugby reports and a photograph of the Christ College team that played World Cup in June. Crickhowell in 1913. Donated by Mrs Jenny Morris of Pontardawe, whose father Harold Jones (Penderel) played in the 1913 match, As defending HSBC Sevens World Series champions, New Zealand the photograph turned out to be the starting point for arranging the head Pool A and will face Kenya, USA and regional qualifi ers Tonga, return fi xture. who are the only non-core team.

Last season’s runners-up South Africa line up top of Pool B and face “I was thrilled to see the photograph,” says Mal. “I had come across matches against a triumvirate of European challengers, England, the 1913 match in my own researches. In Crickhowell RFC archives France and Spain. we hold a copy of the letter sent to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff en- closing the donation of £7 3s 2d to the Senghenydd Relief Fund. As the fourth-ranked team in 2012/13, the Samoans are the top seed in When I approached Christ College with the idea of a ‘return match’ Pool D and face hosts Australia, Argentina and Scotland. Tim Trumper, Director Sport, was hugely enthusiastic and it all went from there.” The IRB’s new General Manager for Rugby Sevens, Avan Lee, believes that the Gold Coast event marks the start of the three most important “The Christ College Archive is always at its best when it opens up a seasons for the sport. narrative such as this,” says Felicity. “Mal was able to tell us that an “This is a pivotal time for Rugby Sevens with three years until our debut 1883 match was the fi rst recorded match played by ‘Brecon College’ at the Olympic Games and the Gold Coast is an exciting and eye-catch- against Crickhowell, and he willingly shared his researches into this ing place for the HSBC Sevens World Series to kick off,” said Lee.” early rugby fi xture between the two sides. The timing of Mal’s en- quiry meant the teams could join forces once again, this time to sup- port the Memorial. It just shows what an old photograph can do!” Abergele RFC thank clubs for their support The match will kick-off at 2.30pm at Christ College. Supporters and Hi Gary, I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone at Clwb Rygbi visitors will be most welcome. A souvenir programme will be on sale Abergele for your continued support. Today we were informed that our together with refreshments. All money raised from the event will be premises license application was granted and was unopposed, this is largely due to the postings on the NWRU site together with some fan- donated to the National Mining Memorial at Senghenydd. tastic support from the other clubs in North Wales. For further details or to send a donation, please contact Maldwyn We are truly grateful and would be appreciative if you could post a Powell (Crickhowell RFC) Tel: 01873 811273 or e-mail thank you on our behalf on your site to all that have helped this massive [email protected] – or Felicity Kilpatrick or Tim Trumper milestone in our clubs history become possible! (Christ College) Tel: 01874 615440. LATEST NEWS FROM THE WELSH RUGBY UNION

Volunteer Training Opportunity in North and Mid Wales

The Welsh Rugby Union is keen to host a winter Pitch Training course in both Mid and North Wales to provide volunteers with the opportunity to attend this course which aims to give attendees a basic knowledge in grounds maintenance. As part of the funding package, volunteers will be paid travelling expenses to the course which will be hosted on Sun- day. Each club will also receive a year’s membership to the Institute of Groundsmanship, a leading organisation in the fi eld. The membership covers up to 4 volunteers per club.

The North Wales course is shaping up nicely with several clubs regis- tering their interest. The course is scheduled to be held in Bala. Any clubs in this area who have yet to register their interest should do so via Level 1 Referees Courses the details below The Mid Wales course is planned for Llanidloes RFC. However a date cannot be put in place until we have some more interest in the course. announced for Autumn 2013 Any club in this area who would like to register their interest, please do so on the details below Sun 20th - October - Taibach RFC Sun 27th - October - Quins RFC If you have any queries or questions regarding Volunteering recruit- Sun 3rd - November - Pontypridd RFC ment, training or funding please contact claire Thomas, Club Support Sun 10th - November - Llanidloes RFC Advisor – Volunteering on 029 20 822438 or email [email protected] Sun 17th - November - Bethesda RFC Sun 24th - November - Crosskeys RFC

Course Duration: 0930-1600 - Registration: 0900-0930 SUSTAINING YOUR CLUB’S FUTURE Further details and application forms can be obtained from David R Davies, 02920822420, [email protected] District J – Colwyn Bay RFC clubhouse Marcia Harding, 02920822419, [email protected] Monday, 23rd September @ 6.30 p.m. Closing Date is 1 week prior to course date The Welsh Rugby Union in partnership with Natwest Rugbyforce Course costs £20, non refundable, includes buffet lunch. have created a bespoke workshop called “Sustaining your Club’s To book a place, completed application form and fee must be future”. received in the Referees Department. It’s designed to assist the “off the fi eld” team in the development of its rugby club business. This workshop forms part of the WRU WRU National League Rules on the Club Operations Team initiative to assist clubs in being sustainable North Wales web-site as well as developing where possible. The WRU recognises that volunteers are responsible for managing the business of rugby and with this in mind aims to provide volunteers with skills to create If you need to check out any of the rules you can fi nd sustainability and growth. them at www.nwru.co.uk The workshop incorporates group work alongside a presentation and is interactive. Teejac Sports Ltd We would like to invite clubs to send up to three/four representa- Niwbwrch, tives to the workshop. Ideally, the attendees need to be the deci- , sion makers who can infl uence the direction of the club. Bangor, The places at this workshop are limited to 30 and will be allocated on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. LL57 4DY If your club would like to book spaces at the workshop, please Tel: 01248 353 575 - Fax: 01248 372973 provide the name and role of the attendees on email to Email: [email protected] [email protected] by Friday, 20th September 2013 Facebook: www.facebook.com/teejac Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact For all your kit and leisurewear contact us today for a me. Thanks. quote or to talk to one of our helpful staff about how Teejac Sports can help you with your customised sportswear. Claire Thomas, Club Support Advisor - Volunteering T: 029 20 822438 - M: 07764 922852 As the news of Llanidloes 181-0 mauling of Holyhead fi ltered through 181-0.. time for a re-think? North Wales, and the wider world, last weekend, one of the commonly asked questions was ‘Why didn’t the ref stop the game?’

Really, the answer is obvious – when you can win or lose a league based on points difference, you can’t stop a game from going to its full duration. Had the ref stopped the game at 100- 0 and Llanidloes be denied promotion because someone else had a better points difference, there would have been understandable uproar.

Had this been a cup match, then I im- agine the referee would have thought about ending proceedings early, as all a team needs to do to progress is win – 3-0 is as good as 100-0. But in a league game, it just can’t happen, or else there is no level playing-fi eld for teams. Every referee must allow the game to reach its natural conclu- sion, unless they feel there is a safety issue.

I would imagine that the regularity The Oval Zone’s Barry Williams asks the question and comes up with his own with which Llanidloes were scor- suggestions on what should be done. What do you think? ing, there can’t exactly have been much in the way of physical contact they have a nice points difference Take this hypothetical situation, that they get the league position that between the teams for much of the to cushion them for the rest of the bearing in mind that a game must they deserve, and are not hampered match (a tackle and ruck could take season, but another team could win stop once there is a 50 point gap by the necessity of sparing the losing 20 seconds or more, and there just every game 20-19 and still fi nish - this can be over 50 points if that is sides from too much embarrassment. wasn’t the time to spare for many above them, without ever dominating how the scoring goes (for example, a of them!), so how could someone another side so completely. 49-0 game will continue until the next At senior level, I would make an get hurt, other than maybe pulling a score, so could be won 52-0 or 54-0): additional point available to any team back muscle reaching to touch the At the same time, no team should Team A win all bar two league that reaches a 100 point gap, but ball down, or the goal-kicker pulling a have to suffer through what Holyhead games, winning 50-0 inside the fi r st would then say that the game comes hamstring through overuse? did, certainly not at amateur level half of each match they win. Team to a halt. Even in Division 3, very few – this is meant to be something we B win all bar two league games, games see a 100+ scoreline, and the I applaud Holyhead for making the do for fun, and losing by that score- winning 51-0 in the full 70 minute du- additional league point on offer would journey, as most teams would have line cannot have been fun. Whilst ration in every match they win. When more than make up for any loss of called off in that situation, and I am I hope that all those players who the two teams meet each other, both points difference, in my opinion. It full of sympathy for those unfortunate represented their club will be back fi x tures end in draws. would also mean that teams are souls who made the trip – I’ve been out on the fi eld this weekend, would properly rewarded for their efforts in involved in a few thrashings over the you really be able to blame them if As far as I understand it, Team B achieving something that is actually years, including some at Llanidloes, they never wanted to see a rugby ball would be champions because of quite rare in the game. and it’s not pleasant. You’ve got again in their lives? their superior points difference, even some early nominees for Clubman of though Team A reached the 50 point To avoid fi nding ourselves in the the Year there, I’d say. At junior level, games come to an gap in a quicker time, and would same hypothetical situation I gave end when one team is 50 points clear therefore logically be the better team. above, I would also give tries scored At the very least, they have the con- of the other, and this is a rule I agree a greater weighting that points differ- solation that they won’t be deducted with wholeheartedly. A 50 point gap Personally, I feel that these massive ence in the event that two teams are points for cancelling the fi xture leaves no room for debate- you’ve scorelines do nothing for the public level on points. – coming away with nothing might won the game, and the opposition perception of the game in North not seem like much consolation after aren’t coming back from it. At the Wales, and can be hugely detrimental It’s probably not a perfect solution, conceding more points than they same time, it spares the losing side to the losing sides. At the same time, but other than a bit of publicity and a scored in the whole of last season, from being humiliated and never within a league structure, there must match that Llanidloes will remember but in the depths of Division 3 North, wanting to play again. be a reward for excellence. fondly, what did anyone gain out of points deductions affect league Saturday? places as much as points earned, It’s a lot more diffi cult for youngsters To help ensure that we don’t fi nd and could make a lot of difference at to appreciate that rugby has its ups struggling sides disappearing after I’m sure if you’d given Llanidloes the the end of the season. and downs, and that the victories too many hammerings, whilst also choice of 6 league points once they will be all the sweeter because of rewarding excellence from their reached 100 points, or carry on until The big question is, does the league the defeats. A few heavy scorelines opponents, I would suggest altering the end for the standard 5 points and system have to work this way, or is and players begin to vanish, and the scoring systems currently being a better points difference, they would there something that could be done by not allowing the superior side to used, both at youth and senior level. have been off the fi eld and into the to avoid scorelines like this and re- effectively use their opposition as a bar as quickly as they could. 6 points ward the winning side more properly punching bag for the length of a full Firstly, for the Youth Leagues, I would in the bag, no more risk of injuries, at the same time? game, you allow them the opportunity propose that an additional bonus and a big boost to the points differ- to live and fi ght another day. point be on offer for teams who break ence? Why would they say no? For all their 29 tries, Llanidloes still the 50 point gap within 50 minutes. only earned 5 points from the game, At youth level, this same rule is This would reward sides who see off Good luck to Holyhead here’s hoping the same as if they had scored 4 followed, and that is fair enough, but their opposition more quickly, and the things start looking up for you soon. tries and won 20-19, and that strikes within a league structure, which I fi nd additional points accrued at the end The successes will feel all the better me as more than a little unfair. Yes, more than a little baffl ing. of the season would help to ensure for it when they come. NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY NEWS All the latest news from around the region - please send your club news to [email protected] Bryan ‘Yogi’ Davies - message from North Wales Chairman

“The rugby in North Wales was deeply saddened to hear the news about Bryan “Yogi” Davies. Quite a few of us have had the pleasure of his company post match, and many others have felt the full force of his presence during the games against Bala!

To his wife and children, relatives, Bala RFC and his many many friends we extend to you our most sincere sympathies.

Dai Davies. Chairman, North Wales Rugby Council.”

“Mi roedd cymuned Rygbi Gogledd Cymru yn ddigalon iawn ar ol clywed y newyddion trist am Bryan “Yogi” Davies. Mae llawer iawn ohonym wedi llawn fwynhau ei gwmni ar ol gemau , a llawer hefyd wedi teimlo ei rym nerthol yn ystod gemau yn erbyn ei glwb Bala!!

I’w wraig, y plant, perthnasau, Clwb Rygbi Bala a nifer fawr oi ffrindiau, gaf i ymestyn ein cydymdeimlad i chi i gyd.

Dai Davies. Cadeirydd, Cyngor Rygbi Gogledd Cymru.”

Hundreds of people are expected to fl ock to Bala this Saturday, September 14th, for a service to celebrate the life of Bryan ‘Yogi’ Davies.

It is also expected that senior fi gures from the Welsh rugby world will be among those at Maes Gwyniad Rugby Club, including WRU President Dennis Gethin, chairman David Pickering and chairman, Peter Thomas.

Members of the Bryan ‘Yogi’ Davies Appeal Fund revealed this week they are closing down and transferring the money in to a new fund to make improvements to Bala Rugby Club.

Tony Parry, club chairman, said: ‘The appeal committee is grateful to all those who have worked so hard over the years and have contributed so generously, initially to get Yogi home and then to enable him to stay home. It’s amazing all the things that have been going on over the years to raise money, all over North Wales. It all kicked off with that one auction of prom- ises in the Bala Leisure Centre, where the place was packed.’

The appeal fund raised more than £200,000 to adapt Bryan’s home in Bala so he could return after three and a half years in hospital. The remaining £10,000 will go towards improving the building for the rugby club’s juniors.

‘Yogi’ had made all the plans for the extension’, Tony added. ‘He had also been round the people who live near the rugby fi eld to explain the plans – that the application was for a new kitchen and room for the juniors to sit down to eat. There was concern that we were applying for a bar, but Yogi, and myself were adamant that a bar would never be part of the plan.

‘We are the only club in North Wales where the kids can’t get food after a match. Hopefully, a year from now, this will have changed’.

A ‘Full Monty’ evening will be held in Neuadd Buddug, Y Bala, on October 19 and a special calendar will be released in the next few weeks, to raise money for the rund.

The service will be followed by refreshments at Bala Golf Club, with shuttle buses operating between there and a designated parking area near Maes Gwyniad. NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY NEWS All the latest news from around the region - please send your club news to [email protected]

DBS Presentation Invitation from In addition to being able to use the same state of the art facilities as the RGC Senior Squad, the children were able to benefi t from coaching by RGC’s very own Rhyl and District RFC regional Development Offi cers. After their session these miniature rugby players made a tunnel on the pitch for the RGC Senior Squad before their fi rst League Dear All - In light of all the changes and mythology surrounding match of the season against Ebbw Vale. the DBS (old CRB) I have arranged for Jeremy Rogers the club support advisor for safeguarding at the Welsh Rugby Union to visit The indoor training pitch at Eirias Park proved to be an instant hit among the par- our club. His intention will be to educate and have an open forum ents and supporters as it provided much appreciated shelter from the rain. One of regarding the new DBS process. It will be a valuable opportunity the young rugby players at Saturday’s session who was particularly excited about to raise awareness of this important and necessary process. the opportunity to train at Eirias was 7 year old Kian Wyn Davies from Bethesda Rugby Club. Kian, who has been playing rugby for two years, is a supporter of You are all invited along with local clubs to attend the club house Welsh rugby and couldn’t wait to train in an indoor facility just like his hero Leigh at the Waen on the 2nd October 2013 at 6:30pm. The meeting will Halfpenny, fullback for Wales. His father Duifan said, “It’s the fi rst time I’ve been take approximately one hour. here to Eirias Park and I am very impressed with the facilities here. RGC have given the kids a wonderful opportunity to train in such professional environment.” Could you please confi rm your attendance by the 12th September to allow me to confi rm numbers with Jeremy to ensure he does not Other parents were just as positive about the day. Doug Blair, who’s son Daniel have a wasted journey. plays for the U8s at Nant Conwy, commented on how wonderful it was to see a club like RGC putting in the effort to nurture young local talent. The positive impact Kind Regards, Claudia - [email protected] of rugby on an area as vast as North Wales cannot be underestimated. Mr Blair said, “At primary school Daniel is in a class with one other boy and one girl his age. Playing rugby has given him the opportunity to meet new friends and get to know other children his age.” The training session run by RGC allowed for children from The RGC stars of the future train in 5 different areas to come together to learn, play and support their national sport. the barn before Ebbw Vale opener This is not the fi rst time that RGC has run a session like this, in fact training ses- A big feature is that before every home game the Eirias Barn sions with local schools or clubs take place every home match. One mother, Re- will be full of children from across the Regions clubs. becca Williams from Abergele had been to a session before and was very im- pressed with how the scheme had grown. In particular she thought that RGC had Paris Williams went to see what went on done a wonderful job of integrating the youngsters into the main match day events by letting them form the tunnel for the RGC Senior Squad. Her daughter Morgan, 90 children in the U8 and U9 age categories travelled to Eirias Park on Saturday to aged 9, was thoroughly enjoying herself at Saturday’s session and seemed to sum take part in a training session run by RGC. They represented 5 local North Wales up the feelings of everyone present when asked about her thoughts on the day. rugby clubs from Abergele, Bethesda, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Nant Conwy. Morgan said “It’s been great. I just really like playing rugby.” Bangor Under-14 receive new kit, courtesy of TDL Event Services

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Leading the rampage were open- Shattered Holyhead side fl anker Sam Vaughan, centre Llanidloes Chairman blasts Teddy Britton and wing James Dav- remain upbeat ies, who each scored fi ve tries and ‘ridiculous travelling distances’ there were hat-tricks for outside half There is only one way to go for Llanidloes chairman, Huw Jenkins, as called for changes to the North Morgan and club captain James Holyhead after their record break- Wales rugby league structure after his club made British history with a Plumridge. In all, 12 different play- ing 181-0 defeat on the opening 181-0 victory over Holyhead last Saturday. ers scored tries. weekend of the SWALEC National League season and that is up. The club arrived with just 13 men after a three and half hour “You have to give credit to Holy- That was the stirring reaction of trek and proved no match for Llanidloes, who opened their campaign by head for fulfi lling the fi xture and bat- club chairman Emyr Williams in the steamrollering the Islanders with an amazing 29 tries and 18 conver- tling to the end. It must have been wake of the biggest national league sions. a horrible journey for them,” said and cup hiding in UK rugby history Llanidloes chairman Huw Jenkins. for his side at Llanidloes in Division However Jenkins insists this is not a result Llanidloes will savour and 3 North at the weekend. instead points to the travel demands of North Wales rugby as the chief “There was a small dispute be- contributor to the rout. tween our scorer and the referee as “There will be a few hard questions to what the actual score was in the asked of the players who didn’t turn Jenkins said: ‘As a Welsh Rugby Union club from Mid Wales we take end. Our man thought there was at up for the trip to Llanidloes. The bus very little pleasure in this result and we would like to confi rm our sympa- least another try and the fi nal score left the club with only 11 players on thy to Holyhead Rugby Club for this debacle. should have been 189-0. board and although a few others turned up by car we played most of ‘We have long advocated that long travelling distances are seriously “But we won’t quibble with the the game with between 11-13 play- damaging the development of rugby in the northern region and espe- offi cial verdict of 181-0. We feel dis- ers,” said Williams. cially Mid Wales and we fully appreciate the problems in getting a fully appointed for Holyhead and it cost amateur squad on a bus for around seven hours on a match day. us a fortune in beer to send them “We had 20 names listed to make on their way with a bit of a smile on the trip to Llanidloes, but a few of ‘The WRU and Gogledd region must realise the difference between their faces.” the players went out on Friday night three and a half hours to Anglesey as opposed to two hours to Cardiff and didn’t make it the next day. It is for our club’ insisted Jenkins. But while the score is the high- a real blow for the club because we est every known in the Welsh or had had a morale boosting 55-14 ‘It beggars belief that after the WRU allowed the Gogledd region to English National Leagues, it is not a win in a friendly the week before. determine its own destiny and they voted in favour of maintaining these world record. That honour belongs ridiculous travelling distances; rather than splitting North Wales in to two to French club Lavardac, who beat “We were beaten 145-0 by Nant zones where travelling would be limited to a maximum of two hours.’ Vergt in a Division Three fi xture in Conwy back in the 1993/94 season 1984 by a remarkable 350-0. and this is another kick in the teeth Jenkins insists that such results will continue unless the Gogledd region for us. Holyhead RFC were one of takes action on excessive travel demands. There were 66 tries in that fi xture, the founder members of the North which was played against a back- Wales Rugby Union and we are ‘We appreciate that we have made the record books’, said Jenkins. ‘It is ground of administrative discontent proud of our history and the role we a British record but also a world record if you discount the French result by Vergt, who were reacting to play in providing rugby for young- which was not a match but a protest against their union where the team having four players suspended. sters on the island. never competed. They were beaten 236-0 by Gujan Mestras in similar circumstances “We are a young side this season, ‘However, such results will never assist the participation and develop- the previous weekend. mainly built on last year’s youth ment of rugby in North or Mid Wales. The authorities involved need to team, and scorelines like this are think on as our club will be doing’. The highest known international demoralising for the players. Now score in Hong Kong’s 164-13 we need a good week of training Rugby World Cup qualifying victory before we host Llangollen at home Bulls outwitted on their debut over Singapore in 1994, whiel the on Saturday. highest league or cup score in Eng- Glynneath 29 v Builth Wells 3 land was registered by Chichester “At least there is only one way we Institute in a Sussex Division 2 A large following from Builth Wells failed to inspire Nick Howells’ side to an can go after a defeat like that - up!” game against Ditchling in Novem- opening day victory at Glynneath, in the Bulls’ Division One West debut. ber, 1999, when they won 180-0. Llanidloes outside half Tom Morgan Despite Rob Lloyd’s early drop goal which gave Builth the lead inside the helped himself to three tries and 16 opening fi ve minutes, the hosts hit back and underlined their class. Alcester did run up a bigger conversions to end the match with score in 2009 in beating Coventry 47 points in the record breaking Home outside half Corey Jenkins ran proceedings and opened the Bulls’ Saracens 194-3 in a Midlands rout and three players scored fi ve defence several times in the fi rst half leading to two tries and conversions, League match, but that result was tries apiece for the home side. the second of which just prior to half-time seemingly defl ating the visitors. subsequently overruled because the eight man Saracens failed to Llanidloes managed to convert During a largely one-sided second period, Glynneath exposed the Bulls’ play with fi ve players in their scrum 18 of their tries, which came at a defence running in a further three tries with two from scrum half Lee at all times. rate of one every 165 seconds, to Owens and a further effort from wing Anthony Lee. smash their own club records and Builth had their moments but their rare attacks were let down by the fi nal set what is believed to be a UK pass, as they were left with much to ponder ahead of the visit of Amman- league and cup record score. ford on 14th September. 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