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The Americans are coming

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@ovalzonerugby Following report kindly supplied by the Daily Post A COMBINATION of unforced errors and controversial refereeing RGC 1404 20 v decision saw RGC crash to their third straight home defeat of the season. PONTYPOOL 26 While they were awarded a penalty try from referee Martyn Lewis, RGC were left to rue what the home side coaching team de- recycled for the South African forward to crash over from close scribed as the inconsistency of the official as they went down to a range. Lewis Barker added the extras, and then sparked further 26-20 defeat to Pontypool at Parc Eirias. attacks on the Pooler line.

A slow start saw RGC 12-0 down with Trevor James crossing for However, RGC were dealt a huge blow as they were forced to two tries, one converted by Sam Mills. play the final 10 minutes with 14 men as Davies was sent off for what was later explained as a high tackle, although it was hardly RGC hit back with a penalty try after some excellent work by apparent to anyone watching other than the official. scrum-half Josh Leach, while Rhodri Carlton Jones converted and added a penalty to bring the home side to within two points. Ponty winger James was yellow-carded moments later for stop- ping Afon Bagshaw as he tried to take a quick tap penalty. RGC Mills responded with two penalties of his own, the second coming were cutting a tiring Ponty line to ribbons as the game wore on on the stroke of half time and after RGC had failed to make the with Barker, Evans and winger Huw Grundy all making good most of field position as they were camped underneath the Pooler ground into the visitors’ territory. posts. RGC brought the score to within six points with a penalty from Pontypool extended their advantage with a third Mills penalty after Barker right into front of the posts following another excellent the break, before RGC skipper Kelvin Davies was sin-binned for attack. And they thought they were in position to win in the dying slowing down play at the break down, something that both sides embers as again the North Walians poured forward, however a had been allowed to get away with far too often throughout the knock on at the base of a ruck saw Pooler able to clear their lines match. and escape with the win.

Referee Lewis then allowed Ponty’s third try to stand as they Pictures kindly supplied by Alan Keates moved into a 26-10 lead with Josh Hurley going over, despite the official failing to see a brawl breaking out edge of the pitch with young back-row James Grundy being the innocent party in a melee also involving Leach. This only served to wake RGC from their slumber and seemingly with nothing to lose they began to find their straps and enjoy the better of the encounter. The New RGC Supporters Club Web- site is now up and running, and is the RGC should have scored as Harri Evans and Tom Blackwell com- place to go to discuss all things RGC. bined to set up an attack deep inside their own territory, but the final scoring pass to Mike Jones was put down by the centre. If you are looking for an RGC Forum then this is the place to go. The home side did cross through prop Thabiso Mnongozulu as Leach charged down a Pooler clearing kick, and the ball was http://www.gogogogs.co.uk/. RGC NEWS

WRU CHAMPIONSHIP

As Harri Evans won Man of the Match on Sat if your surname is Evans and prove it with picture ID you get in free at nxt home game v Newbridge.

Harri pictured with match sponsor, Yvie Johnson of Eden With Pencils, and her special RGC Man of Match trophy.

Bring a driving license or passport to prove you are an real Evans and get in free on 19th October

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RGC appoint Artist in Residence

RGC are proud to announce our artist in residence Yvie Johnson, as we look to be as creative off the pitch as we are on it!!!

Based in Denbigh, Yvie is Creative Director of eden with pencils, a bespoke crafts company mainly working with wood and graphic design.

Yvie illustrates with pencils and brushes on wood of all shapes and sizes, designs unique stencils for painting, cuts out intriguing ideas, and combines graphic design prints, all with the purpose of creating delightfully colourful wooden art. Yvie is delighted to be able to finally combine two of her greatest passions – sport & art – through the creation of a gift range specific to RGC and she will soon become a familiar figure in the RGC family sketching the matches at Parc Eirias. www.edenwithpencils.com Prince’s Trust team up with RGC Young people from the region will have the chance to gain experience and qualifications in rugby thanks to a course run by youth charity The Prince’s Trust and RGC at Parc Eirias.

‘Get Started with Rugby’ course funded by Health Challenge Wales designed to help young people aged between 16 and 25 who are not working gain the skills, confidence and motivation to find a job. Activities will include learning coaching skills and gain- ing coaching qualifications as well as vital life skills with members of the RGC staff.

Gerry O’ Sullivan, manager of the Get Started programme in Wales, said: “Get Started with Rugby gives young unemployed people a fantastic opportunity to get into the world of work. The programme is informative, action packed and increases motivation and confidence and is also a lot of fun. Teamwork is essential in rugby and a key part of the course is learning to build relation- ships with others and to work as part of a team.”

The Prince’s Trust helps change young lives. In Wales, 3,500 young people are supported each year through its programmes. More than three in four young people supported by The Trust move into work, education or training

To find out more, contact Kay Sharp on 01745 366686 / 07769973600 or [email protected] After a good opening 21-10 victory over a Nant Conwy youth side last week, the RGC U16s took on Cheshire U16s at a blustery Colwyn Bay RFC on Wednesday... Here is the match report from their outstanding 26-15 win.

The wind was a huge factor in the match between RGC and Williams guides Llandrillo through Cheshire at Colwyn Bay RFC.

With kicking for territory a disadvantage, both sides came out with intent to play the ball and keep possession. The opening few minutes was played around the Cheshire 22, but with their first concerted attack of the match, Cheshire built up a head of steam and scored a scrappy try in the corner. The conversion went wildly wide of the posts and from the restart, RGC piled on more pressure. Scrums and lineouts were an issue throughout, as the larger Cheshire pack bullied RGC, but on 18 minutes, Nathan Jones (Ruthin) found himself in acres of space and scored by the posts, giving Armani Roberts (Wrexham) an easy kick for the extras.

Cheshire fronted up from the restart but RGC built up some aggressive counter-attacking and tackling and forced play back down the other end. On the stroke of 30 minutes, Armani Roberts broke through the Cheshire lines and ran in under the posts, con- verting his own effort to open up a 14-5 lead. Lineouts and scrums cost RGC and 5 minutes later, Cheshire crashed through for their second try in the corner. Again the conversion kick went wild, but the gap was down to 14-10 as the ref blew for half time.

Changes made, RGC started the second half brightly, though the scrum still struggled against the bigger Cheshire boys. Even so, it was Rhys Tudor (Llandudno) who finished an outstanding backs move on 52 minutes with another try, which Josh Morris (Denbigh) had no problem adding the conversion.

A scrappy passage of play, with scrums all over the pitch, resulted in a smash-through 60th minute try for Cheshire, but the kick for the extras went wide yet again.

With the score at 21-15, it looked as though Cheshire had the commitment and the reserves to steal the game, but as the time ran down, RGC counter-attacked down the right wing. The Chesh- ire centre took the ball into contact, but it was Josh Jones (Gw- ernyfed) who emerged in space on the wing and ran in to score an excellent try in the far corner. Morris’s conversion attempt was carried wide by the wind, but that was to be the last kick of the game, RGC running out with a deserved 26-15 victory.

Teejac Sports Ltd Niwbwrch, Pentir, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4DY Tel: 01248 353 575 - Fax: 01248 372973 Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/teejac The call has gone out for the people of North Wales to back their national team when the World Cup tournament comes to Wrexham

Picture right shows Jordan James at the launch of the Get Behind Wales campaign in Wrexham Jordan James at the launch of the Get Behind Wales campaign in Wrexham

The people of North Wales are being urged to throw their weight behind the Welsh rugby league team’s bid for World Cup glory as they prepare for a crucial clash in Wrexham.

Chirk-born team manager Bob Wilson and captain Jordan James were at the Glyndr University Racecourse Stadium “It’s an extremely important tive said they hadn’t been tot- yesterday to help launch the campaign for rugby league ted up for three months but an Get Behind Wales campaign. in Wales”, said Wilson. “We updated figure was expected in need to grow the game across the next few days. It aims to maximise attend- Wales. We need you to get ance during the Rugby League behind us.” Wales’ pre-tournament base World Cup 2013 tournament will be Eirias Park in Colwyn – jointly hosted by Wales and Children from St Mary’s Prima- Bay before they head to the England – and in particular ry School in Brymbo attended Millennium Stadium on October the two matches being held in yesterday’s press conference 26 for their World Cup opener Wrexham. and one youngster’s new with Italy. found interest in the sport had Wales face USA in a group everyone at the Q&A session The squad will then stay at game at the Racecourse on howling with laughter when he the Ramada hotel in Wrexham November 3 before the famous asked: “How much do players prior to the clash with the USA. old stadium hosts a quarter get paid a week?” final clash on November 16. After a few humorous respons- FIXTURES es and the young boy had Rugby League player Jordan been assured it was not com- James Rugby League player parable to a footballer’s wage, Jordan James Bob Wilson said: “I’m delighted to see the children here today Wrexham council leader Neil – they are the players of the Rogers wants the town and the future.” region as a whole to show its support for the game by attend- Cllr Rogers said: “It’s a huge ing the two matches, which he opportunity for North Wales to says will provide a big boost to get behind the Welsh team. It the local economy. provides a huge boost to the economy. People will be stop- Bob Wilson said it would be ping over here overnight and an “honour” to be part of the spending money in Wrexham. Wales set-up for a match in his hometown. “Let’s get behind the team and also make sure we give a good But he admits having the sup- welcome to the visiting fans.” port in the stands would be crucial to his team’s hopes and When the Daily Post asked also for the legacy of the game what the latest ticket sale fig- which he believes is becoming ures were for the USA clash, a more popular in Wales. Glyndwr University representa- Dear Coaches / Players / Parents

As I’m sure your all aware, rugby places significant demands on a players core physical movement patterns, patterns which if not understood could lead to individuals not reaching their full potential. Physical literacy is the development of fundamental movement and sport skills that permit a child to move confi- dently and with control in a wide range of physical activities and sporting situations.

We have decided to open up this event to Under 12s and Under 13s and with this in mind I intend to hold a Physical Literacy Workshop for RGC South club/school players who currently play their rugby within either of these age groups. The aim of this session is to provide an understanding of the core movement patterns and how to perform them correctly.

Further to this we are providing an Introduction to Physical Literacy for Coaches and Parents, this will run alongside the practical sessions. This is an important part of the day so please Looking for a ticket for the Wales v SA and attend if you are able, this aspect is not practically based and Wales v Australia games? aims to provide insight for parents and coaches into the impor- tance of Physical Literacy and how it can be achieved at home Wrexham RFC have some available if you are interested. Please and within training sessions. contact Club Chairman, Barry Williams, on 07720 051662 or email [email protected] for further details This will be the first of two sessions encompassing Physical Literacy in Rugby and will be held at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay on Saturday 2nd November, 12:00pm – 2:15pm.

This will be followed by an opportunity for all the players in at- tendance to stay and support the RGC 1404 senior team in their clash with fellow Championship competitors, Beddau. Admit- tance into the game will be free of charge.

To summarise, the itinerary for the day will be as follows: 12:00pm – Arrive at Leisure Centre main entrance, Dai Higgs to escort to playing area. 12:15 – 12:45 – ‘Learn Too’ - Basic movement patterns and 3 pillars concept (all players involved, parents / coaches to observe). 12:45: Presentation for parents / coaches (12:45 – 1:15pm - function room) 12:45: Players on pitch. 3 x stations to incorporate ‘Street Stars’, ‘Relays’ and ‘Atomic Touch’ 2:15pm – Physical Literacy sessions end. 2:20pm - Prepare to welcome players onto the pitch 2:30pm – Game kick-off. Half time – activities on pitch (tbc)

We are also trialling an online booking form system so if you are interested in attending please register at:

http://form.jotformeu.com/form/32763929157364

If you experience any problems when attempting to register please contact me on [email protected]

Regards,

Dai Higgs WRU Player Development Officer RGC South / De RGC email: [email protected] Denbigh v Pwllheli Photos: Lynne Owen Second team rugby - how can we help to get more games played?

Ian Studt, Pwllheli 2nd XV coach, voices his concerns and puts forward some suggestions for discussion

I currently coach Pwllheli 2nd Gas Cymru) which includes XV and after only round 5 of specific training for them, the the League season ( based on argument being previously they results in) there is a worrying were used as fodder for the trend of cancellations in both 1st’s 2nd team leagues This has been promoted through setting up Twitter and In the Clwyd League 14 out Facebook accounts to encour- of 30 games have been age numbers to turn up - so far postponed - Mold 2nd’s are so good. yet to play So back to the opening ques- In the Gwynedd League 9 out tion - how can we get more of 25 have been postponed games played? - if teams are cancelling due to lack of numbers could we try any of the I appreciate there will be a following? number of reasons some genu- ine some maybe not so - Are 1 Agree to play down to equal clubs doing enough to get their numbers, say 13-a-side, clubs 2nd’s out every Saturday or is are less likely to travel if they the club’s focus solely on the are starting 13 v 15 those with 1st XV. a full squad could still use all their players; How many 2nd teams are left to drift along on their own and 2 Play on a Friday night allow- take the easy option to cancel ing the bench from the 1st’s to when the cry offs start on a have a run out ; Friday night - we have as clubs What do you think of Ian’s suggestions? all been there at some stage 3 Play prior to the 1st’s (pos- and due to various reasons sible within the Gwynedd weddings,injuries holidays and League) again using 1st’s Mold have already expressed disappointment that work it can be unavoidable. bench - as is the case in New their second team have yet to play a league fixture Zealand; due to cancellations, so what can be done about it? We as a club have put in a structure for our 2nd’s with 4 Play on a Sunday - might coaches, manager and first aid- interfere with Saturday night If you have a view, please email to er and found a sponsor (Beer drinking ; [email protected] for the next Oval Zone Clwb Rygbi Dinbych Veterans - “The Denbigh Dogs” the forwards that provided the platform for Dinbych’s two first half scrums, as they drove the Vultures off their own scrum with the Dinbych’s Veterans enjoyed their most successful visit to the recycled ball giving the backs the easiest of run ins. The Vultures Channel Islands yet as they participated in the prestigious annual caused Dinbych’s supporters some nervous moments as they Jersey Super 10s Tournament for the fourth year in succession. pulled back a try in the second half, but Dinbych then scored a third to restore their margin. Although the Vultures scored a Some excellent performances from the squad of 24 players saw second with the last play of the game, a 21-14 win saw Dinbych captain Jonathan Casemore lead his team into the final of the through to their first final in the competition. Their opponents were competition against French side Super Frelons. Dinbych went again Super Frelons down to a single try after a tightly fought contest but were rightly proud of their efforts. Having progressed each year and been de- Although Dinbych went into the final as underdogs, their perform- feated at the semi-final stage last year, the Vets will now set their ances and upholding of the true spirit of the tournament’s values sights on taking the trophy next year. The tour party conducted meant they enjoyed the support of the other teams and sizable themselves in the finest traditions of rugby and much credit is due crowd as they walked out onto Jersey’s first team pitch. to manager and sponsor Nick Wynne of Happy Homes Furniture for his efforts. Dinbych enjoyed all the territory in the first half but the Super Frelons succeeded in slowing the ball down repeatedly and Dinbych faced a tough start to the pool stages, taking on repeat defended well. Fly half Llion Edwards finally found a gap in the tournament winners Super Frelons. The Breton side boasted a French defence and broke away down to the right corner. Richard number of former elite players, most notably ex French interna- Grace took the pass but was agonisingly felled inches short of the tional Laurent Leflamand, a Grand Slam winner in 1997. Frelons try line. Super Frelons then scored what was to prove the only try take the competition very seriously and were probably better of the game in a rare counter-attack. In the second half Dinbych prepared than the Dinbych side who were still jet lagged from the continued to enjoy plenty of possession and mounted attacks led flight into Jersey the previous afternoon. Although both sides were by the Rowlands brothers, Bryn and Trystan and Dave Lowe. The even with one try each at half time, Dinbych waned in the second French defence held strong and the clock eventually ran out on half as the French ran in 3 tries to take an early lead in the pool. Dinbych’s efforts to record a historic victory.

Dinbych then took on New Ash Green RFC of Kent, another side Dinbych’s contribution to a successful tournament was recognised fielding a distinguished ex-international. The Kent’s side full back in the post-match celebrations as Jeremy Jones was awarded was Tim Stimpson, formerly of England and the British Lions but “Champagne Moment” prize by the Jersey RFC organising com- most famously the backbone of the great Leicester side of the mittee for an off-field incident that cannot be described here in the early 2000s when he was the Premiership’s record top scorer. interests of brevity. His father, North Wales Hospital RFC stalwart Despite such an illustrious player in their ranks, Ash Green could Roger Jones, narrowly missed winning the award of the tourna- not match the challenge from a Dinbych side who were now firing ment’s oldest player as he threw caution to the wind to come on in on all cylinders as they ran in 4 tries to fire up their challenge for the quarter final against Guernsey. the second qualification spot. The squad gathered later for their own awards with Jon Casemore The final pool game saw Dinbych take on hosts Jersey. Dinbych’s being voted Player of the Tournament beating off stiff competitoon 4 try to 1 victory saw them through to the quarter final on Sunday from Llion Edwards and Tony Jones. The latter reminded every- morning. one of his pace in his playing heyday and how quick off the mark he can be. Also nominated was the evergreen Huw Edwards, Dinbych’s quarter final was against Jersey’s neighbours, Guern- who was rightly recognised instead as the deserved winner of the sey. They were a very physical side but had no answer to Player’s player award. Dinbych’s superior pace. A 3 try to 1 victory put Dinbych into the semi-finals for the second consecutive year. One final mention has to go to tour first aider and Under 8s coach Gareth Jones, who took a break from his usual weekend activity Dinbych faced the RAF Vultures side who had swept to victory coaching Dinbych’s youngest players to work wonders keeping last year. The team had been marked out as tournament favour- the club’s oldest players on the pitch. ites again this year with a squad that appeared to the fittest in the competition. In this match, it was Dinbych’s forwards that won A successful weekend then and the Fets now look forward to the game by denying the Vultures any chance of the ball. It was returning next year to claim the trophy.

Please don’t forget to text 07713 514375, tweet @ovalzonerugby or email to [email protected] the result from your game on a Saturday evening if you want the league tables on the web-sites to be kept up-to-date Extra spice added to World 7’s Series In the build-up to the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Australia this weekend, the International Rugby Board has announced details of the new promotion/relegation structure for the Series, as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic Games debut in 2016.

From the 2013/14 season, which kicks off on the Gold Coast on October 12-13, a two- stage promotion and relegation process comes into effect. Promotion to core team status for the 2014/15 campaign will “This new system guarantees be decided at round seven of that a new nation will be re- the upcoming 2013/14 Series, warded with that opportunity in the Cathay Pacific/HSBC the 2014/15 Series. Hong Kong Sevens, where 12 regional qualifiers will battle “It also provides even more for the one promotion place on excitement for the fans attend- offer. ing these thrilling events, or following on television and online Relegation from core team around the world.” status will be decided at the end of the season, with the bot- Giles Morgan, Global Head of tom-ranked of the 15 current Sponsorship & Events, HSBC core teams* after round nine, Holdings plc, commented: the Marriott London Sevens, “Each year the HSBC Sevens losing their ever-present status World Series gets even more for the 2014/15 campaign. competitive with more coun- tries emerging as potential Cup The new format is in line with winners at each tournament. It the IRB Sevens Plan devel- is exciting for fans and players oped in partnership with the alike and all contributes to the IRB’s Member Unions and ap- growth of the sport around the proved by the IRB Council and world.” reflects the IRB’s mission to deliver a pathway that ensures * Current HSBC Sevens World that all Member Unions have Series core teams: Argentina, a transparent and merit-based Australia, Canada, England, opportunity to participate in the Fiji, France, Kenya, New HSBC Sevens World Series. Zealand, Portugal, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, IRB Chairman Bernard Lapas- USA, Wales. set said: “We are now well into our first four-year Olympic cycle for Rugby Sevens and it is important that the opportunity exists for all nations to progress to Series core team status if they are good enough. The Welsh Rugby Union has held the first in a series of scrum clinics for National Academy players and a range of Premiership and Regional scrum coaches.

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde ran the session at the WRU National Centre of Excellence which involved a practical element to help players and coaches with training and playing techniques in view of the new scrum laws, and a forum for the exchange of views and opinions on the subject. An emerging rugby star who played for Cobra last season has been called up to the Scotland Under 20 squad, just weeks after WRU National Academy coaching manager Allan Lewis said: starting a new two-year contract with Sale Rugby Club. “There is not just one way of doing things in this field but Robin McBryde has done a sterling job in this area with the senior side Rhodri Mayor was a part of the Cobra side that gained promotion and the thinking behind this initiative is that it will benefit our and silverware last season, and signed a two-year deal with Sale National Academy players, but it also coaches from every level of in the summer after starting a university course in Manchester. the elite game.” And now the 18-year-old has been drafted into the first three-day Newport Gwent Dragons forwards coach Kingsley Jones said: camp for the Scotland Under-20 side, leaving the Welsh Rugby “Everyone is still finding their feet and trying different things. Union hoping it will not be a case of ‘the one that got away!’. Robin has been a great help and has also been to the Dragons recently. The new scrum laws have changed so much in terms of Head coach Sean Lineen said: “This is the first of four camps the introduction of the ball, and everything is now very different prior to the 6 Nations 2014. We’ll train with Scotland in the second on your own ball compared to on opposition ball but this is a great camp and in the last two camps play Melrose and Scotland’s Club opportunity to chat to other coaches and exchange ideas.” XV side respectively.

Swansea head coach Mefin Davies said: “Everyone has differ- “The boys will be fitness tested and trained hard, with an internal ent ideas and thoughts in this area so it can only be beneficial to match between Scotland-based players and Exiles on the last share them.” day - I thought it was important to reinforce the link with Scottish Exiles.” Former Wales Under 20 prop Gareth Thomas added: “Things have changed quite considerably with the new laws. The scrums Lanarkshire-born fullback/winger Rhodri is amongst the Exile are lasting longer, and taller players are having to make adjust- players included. Born north of the border while his parents were ments so it’s brilliant to be able to get input from coaches at the at Bible college, the family then moved to Llanfyllin where Rhodri top of the game.” took up rugby at Cobra. He moved through the age grades to rep- resent his county at under-15 level and also, at that stage, RGC South (the regional set-up for mid/north Wales known as RGC – Rygbi Gogledd Cymru).

Rhodri was then selected for the full regional under-16 squad, playing home and away fixtures against Wales’ regional acad- emies – Scarlets, Blues (north and south at this level), Ospreys and Dragons. He was then awarded an academy place for two years with RGC in tandem with a scholarship to Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay where the academy is based. In his final year in the academy, he captained both the school and academy teams.

Rhyl U10 and U12 teams before last week’s games LLANIDLOES YOUTH versus SHOTTON STEEL YOUTH

Pictures kindly supplied by Peter Lewis DIVISION ONE NORTH DIVISION TWO NORTH DIVISION THREE NORTH DIVISION ONE WEST

Saturday, 7th September 2013 Ammanford 31 (+1) v Kidwelly 30 (+2) Carmarthen Ath 20 v Crymych 8 Glynneath 29 (+1) v Builth Wells 3 Kenﬁ g Hill 29 (+1) v Llangennech 23 (+2) Loughor 34 v Whitland 6 Waunarlwydd 52 (+1) v Cwmllynfell 5

Saturday, 14th September 2013 Builth Wells 27 (+1) v Ammanford 13 Crymych 35 v Kenﬁ g Hill 29 (+1) Cwmllynfell 34 (+1) v Loughor 22 Kidwelly 15 (+1) v Waunarlwydd 17 Llangennech 17 (+1) v Glynneath 23 Whitland 22 (+1) v Carmarthen Athletic 24

Don’t forget to text 07713 514375 or tweet @ovalzonerugby the result from your game on a Saturday evening if you want the league tables on the web-sites to be kept up-to-date DIV 2 WEST DIV 6 EAST

Saturday, 7th September 2013 SWALEC Bowl Round 2 draw High scoring Cambrian Welfare have been handed a home draw in the second round of the SWALEC Bowl following their 117-16 defeat of Sea View in last weekend’s opening round.

Their reward for running in 20 tries is a clash with Llantwit Major, who beat another team from Cambrian’s SWALEC Five South Central division, Hirwaun, in their first cup outing. The Division Four South East club were 16-11 winners on the road.

Last season’s Bowl runners-up, Fishguard, will host Pembroke Dock Quins, while Cwmavon’s reward for their 20-18 win at Cwmgwrch last weekend is a trip to Crynant. Jake David was the hero for Division Four South West club Cwmavon as he ran in two tries.

Giant killers Hollybush, who knocked out Abercarn, who are two divisions ahead of them in Four East, 20-19, have been rewarded with another home draw against Hartridge. Cardiff Medicals will also be home, to Llanrumney, following their 43-17 triumph at Crickhowell. The second round matches will be played on 26 October. Ruthin v Bethesda

@ovalzonerugby Nant Conwy conversions: Ilan Roberts, Dion Roberts and Aron Davies

Under 11 Llandudno (<11 & <12) – 5 v Nant Conwy (<11) – 38 Nant Conwy Tries: Carwyn Jones (5) & Aron Jones Nant Conwy conversions: Aron Jones, Siencyn Metcalfe, Rhodri Prys and Morgan Williiams

Under 13 Wrexham – 17 v Nant Conwy – 12 Nant Conwy Tries: Brenig Hughes and Berwyn Hughes Nant Conwy conversion: Penri Metcalfe (1)

Under 14 Nant Conwy – 51 v Llandudno– 0 Nant Conwy Tries: Tom Smith (2), Oscar Lennon (2), Owain Junior Round-up Vaughan (2), Sion Williams, Brychan Dafydd and Adam Charles Nant Conwy conversions: Owain Vaughan (2) & Jac Ellis (1)

Rhyl Under 8 v Wrexham Under 8[ Under 16 Nant Conwy – 56 v Rhuthun - 5 (Names of scorers not available) A strong squad of 16 players travelled the 30 or so miles up the coast for their second match of the season against Rhyl. The RHYL RFC RESULTS ROUND-UP weather could not have been better and all the signs were that the watching support were in for a treat – they were not to be disap- The under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12’s all played Wrexham. The Under pointed. 14’s played Chester.

Wrexham, once again split into two teams, mixing the experi- A busy morning of rugby saw the Rhyl under 7’s narrowly lose enced players with the new players who joined the team during against Wrexham. Played in an excellent spirit the huge squad the summer. encouraged each other and played some scintillating rugby at times. Special mention must be given to the outstanding Finley If there was one area in which these games were won or lost Rogers, Evan Davis, Miles Nosworthy, Ellis Jones and Austin it was the tenacious tagging by the Wrexham team. It is fair to Jones who all opened their try scoring accounts with tries of the say that this was the best defensive performance to date by this highest quality. young side. That, combined with some strong running and excellent support play, meant that Wrexham ended up this victors on The under 8’s narrowly lost to a strong Wrexham team. The this occasion. coach’s award for best effort went to Cody Gibbs for an excellent demonstration of determination and skill. The best performance Wrexham didn’t have it all their own way. Rhyl definitely played award went to Dominic Peters for a faultless performance. there part in this mouth-watering encounter, scoring some excellent tries of there own. But it was the Wrexham defence that won Rhyl under 9’s ran out 8-2 winner in a very physical game with the day. Wrexham providing a stern test to men in red and white however having a good defence and then using skill and pace in The coaches had a very difficult decision to pick the man of the attack Rhyl were able to find space in the Wrexham defence match awards as all the squad contributed to the victory. Howev- and take advantage with trys from Roman Hodgson(2),Airan er, due to the number tags taken, the awards went to Daryn and Semple(2),Joseph Roberts(3) and Joseph Mckeena(1). Morgan. Outstanding!! The under 10’s took to field at home wearing their new kit kindly A big thank you to Rhyl RFC for their hospitality, the U8’s coach- sponsored by Bam Nuttall. Rhyl swiftly took the lead with some es, parents and most importantly the players for an excellent powerful running resulting in a try for Sion Roberts. Wrexham performance. We look forward to welcoming you to Bryn Estyn replied with two tries to take the lead in a tight first half. Rhyl later in the season. responded with some fine power rugby and slick hands with the tries coming from Tommy Jones 2, Patrick Nelson 1, Mathew Match 1 : Rhyl 5 – Wrexham 7 Ousey 1, and another for Sion Roberts. The match finished with a Team : Josh, Gabrielle, Lewis (3), Daryn (1,MOM), Ella, Charlie fine win for Rhyl 31 points to 22. (3), Iwan, Ben Rhyl under 11s narrowly lost a thrilling encounter away to Wrex- Match 2 : Rhyl 4 – Wrexham 5 ham 33-42. Tries from Tomos Harrisson, Toby Millar and Christian Team : Matty, Oliver, Sam (2), Max (1), William, Dan (1), Diego, Hone helped Rhyl fight back from a poor first half performance. Morgan (MOM) Man of The Match was Joshua King with an aggressive yet disci- plined performance. Some outstanding play from Connor Mck- enna and a debut from Tomos Jones couldn’t quite pip Wrexham NANT CONWY RFC RESULTS ROUND-UP at the post

Under 8 (3 matches played) The under 12’s had a competitive match against Wrexham in their first home game of the season. A slow start saw Wrexham lead at Llandudno - 4 v Nant Conwy – 5 the break with four unanswered trys. Austin Webber and Harvey Nant Conwy scorers: Ilan Jones (2), Daniel Blair (2) & Jacob Dawes led a fightback in the second half which led to two Rhyl Parry trys scored by James Fielding and Sol Williams. Final score 22-10 to Wrexham Llandudno – 8 v Nant Conwy – 4 Nant Conwy scorers: Ifan Jones (2) & Ilan Jones (2) Under 14s beat Chester 20 points to 10. Rhyl were first to score after 10 minutes with a superb try from Oliver Rowan followed Llandudno – 10 v Nant Conwy – 8 quickly by another. There was some good tackling defence from Nant Conwy scorers: Ilan Jones (4), Gethin Badger-Watts (2), new players Isaac Lamberton and Ethan Peel. New player Ethan Ifan Jones & Jacob Parry Peel ran down the wing to put yet another try over, quickly followed another from Michael Hughes. Under 10 Llandudno – 14 v Nant Conwy – 36 Nant Conwy Tries: Dion Elliott, Ilan Roberts (2), Ynyr Roberts, Ifan Man of the Match went to Owen Evans for his nonstop defensive Roberts and Taliesin Taylor efforts.