2011/2012 SWALEC Junior Stars - support Denbigh U14 and Bangor U13 teams NORTH RUGBY

It doesn't matter which club you support, vote for the juniors and help them win that coveted prize of a day's Rygbi Gogledd Cymru training with the Welsh rugby stars

Your junior side needs you! - From 10 finalists, only four teams will win. It's over to you to make their dreams become a reality. 19 February 2012 - please visit the web-site - www. nwru.co.uk https://www.research.net/s/SWALECJuniorStars

For the third year running SWALEC, the National Community Partner of the WRU, is giving junior rugby teams in Wales the chance RGC 1404 against Georgia to win a once-in-a-lifetime rugby opportunity. confirmed for Saturday, 31st Ten junior rugby teams from across Wales have been selected as finalists in SWALEC's annual Junior Stars competition. March at Eirias Park In the U14s category, Llanishen RFC, Rumney RFC and Denbigh RFC have been shortlisted. Fleur de Lys RFC, Bangor RFC and St Josephs RFC make it through in the U13s. Some great fixtures arranged for RGC 1404 as they For the schools, Maes Yr Yrfa School U14s, St John’s Baptist Church of Wales School U13s and Bryngwyn School U14s qualify prepare for life in Division One East next season for a chance, and in the girls category, Witland RFC U13s have automatically qualified for a place at the VIP prize day. 'With the exciting news that the RGC 1404 senior side have From over 34 applicants, the 10 teams were selected for their community spirit, team commitment, excellence on the pitch and confirmed a fixture against Georgia, to be played at Eirias Parc on fundraising by a panel of judges consisting of Jonny Petrie (SWALEC Head of Sponsorship), Ryan Jones (Wales international Saturday 31st March, there is a hugely competitive look to the player and SWALEC Brand Ambassador) and Joe Lydon (WRU Head of Rugby Performance and Development). friendly matches they have scheduled between now and the end of RGC 1404 v the season. With only four places up for grabs it is now over to the team’s supporters, parents, family and wider community to help make their dreams become a reality. Support your team and vote for them to win in their category. North Wales They start with a fixture against a North Wales President's XV to Voting opens on Friday 17 February 2012 and closes at midnight on Friday 2 March 2012. The team with the most votes in each President’s XV be played at Parc Eirias on 22nd February before an away game category will be triumphant and win a full day training session at the WRU National Centre of Excellence with members of Wales’ against Macclesfield on 17th March. This will be folllowed by the international coaching staff, as well as a host of international players. RGC 1404 take on North Wales prestigious game against the touring Georgians and then home and President's XV next Wednesday at away games against a Worcester Warriors Development Team. Vote now and help your local junior side win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! To vote, please visit: Parc Eirias https://www.research.net/s/SWALECJuniorStars Head Coach is also hoping to slot in at least one There is an opportunity to see the additional midweek game as he seeks to prepare his squad for their best rugby playing talent in the entry into next seasons Division 1 East of the Welsh Leagues. Clwb Rygbi Harlech is able to supply tickets for the U20's 6 Nation International Matches at Eirias Park region next Wednesday evening, 22nd February, when RGC 1404 Stadium, Colwyn Bay. This is a great night out, suitable and affordable for all the family, young rugby players Talking after the announcement of the Georgia game Chris and senior players alike. There is a great atmosphere at the ground, the drinks & refreshments are reasonably play a friendly against a North Wales priced and everyone is close enough to the pitch to follow the game. Tickets can be purchased through Clwb Presidents XV at Eirias Parc. Horsman said, 'This is exactly the type of fixture that we (RGC Rygbi Harlech by contacting Graham Perch on 07866 599860 or email [email protected]. All KO 7.30 pm. 1404) are looking to play both as a means of developing our the tickets we sell raise money for our club and the development of rugby within the Harlech area, so please (FREE ADMISSION) players in a game which promises to be hugely physical and in give Graham a call if you would like tickets for the Wales v Italy U20s or Wales v France U20s matches on the drawing spectators to the magnificent new facilities at Parc Eirias. 9th and 16th March 2012. Next games at Parc Eirias Anyone who saw the Under 20 international played last Friday can Clwb Rygbi Harlech will be doing a collection at the Wales v France U20s International for Ty Gobaith not have failed but to have been impressed both by the stadium in so keep your eyes open and drop any loose change you have in their buckets, please! which the game was played and the tremendously passionate Wales U20 v Italy U20 support of the crowd on the night. As a squad we can't wait to play Fri, 9th March, 7.10pm our first match at Parc Eirias since it's re-development and are BALA VETS v RUTHIN VETS really looking forward to next Wednesday's game against the Wales U20 v France U20 If you would like to see more pictures from the recent North Wales Presidents XV.' fund-raising game between Bala Vets and Ruthin Vets Fri, 16th March, 7.35pm please go to the following: http://ruthinrugbyclub.sports.officelive.com/ RGC 1404 v Georgia Vets.aspx Sat, 31st March, KO TBC www.nwru.co.uk Senior Cup Semi Finalists JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS Caernarfon; Nant Conwy; Winners of Bro Ffestiniog v Rhyl; DIARY DATES Winners of Bala v COBRA

Senior Plate Semi Finalists Ruthin; Llanidloes; Pwllheli; Winners of Bethesda v Dinbych NORTH WALES Intermediate Cup Semi Finalists Machynlleth; Benllech; Abergele CUP/PLATE Winners of Flint v Shotton UPDATE

Clive sends greetings and best wishes to all at Colwyn Bay RFC RGC and those involved in First Hydro Co Tournament Sunday, 25th March, 2012 , ex-RGC Head Coach , has sent a Venue: Colwyn Bay RFC message expressing his thanks for all the support h e received during his time with RGC and wishes RGC and all inv olved in rugby in North Wales all the best for the remain der of this Shotton Steel RFC season and RGC next season in the WRU league struct ure. Great results as Bethesda, Builth and Nant progress in Swalec Annual Junior Festival Saturday, 31st March and 1st April CUP AND SHIELD SEMI-FINALS Plate and Dolgellau go through in Bowl Venue: Shotton Steel RFC CUP - Saturday March 3rd. 2012

RESULTSFEBRUARY for 18th Wrexham RFC SWALEC PLATE 2011-2012 - ROUND 4 North Wales Division Three Newtown 2nds. v Rhayader Abertillery B G 13 v Builth Wells 23 Harlech vs Bangor - postponed Anglo-Welsh Mini Tournament Aber. Univ. 2nds. v Tref-y-Clawdd Bethesda 40 v Nelson 3 Holyhead 12 vs Llangollen 37 (Llangollen bonus point) Sunday, 29th April, 2012 Crymych 10 v Ystrad Rhondda 12 Menai Bridge 21 vs Flint 22 (Menai losing bonus point) Venue: Wrexham RFC MID WALES SHIELD - Saturday March 3rd. 2012 Cwmllynfell v Glynneath - postponed Shotton Steel 26 vs Benllech 3 (Shotton bonus point) Aberystwyth 2nds. v Llanidloes 2nds. Dunvant 24 v Nant Conwy 30 Llandudno RFC DISTRICT Welshpool 2nds. v COBRA 2nds. Maesteg Quins v Kidwelly - postponed North Wales Senior Cup Senghenydd v Penallta - postponed Bro Ffestiniog v Rhyl - postponed Annual ‘Welly’ Junior Tournament Skewen 22 v Pontypool United 26 For 8s/9s/10s and 11s North Wales Senior Plate Saturday 5th May SWALEC BOWL 2011-2012 - ROUND 5 Llanidloes 20 v Mold 15 Venue: Llandudno RFC REFEREES Amman United 28 v Gowerton 0 Pwllheli v Colwyn Bay - w/o Colwyn Bay concede Barry 5 v Caerleon 27 Cardiff Quins 18 v Talywain 25 N Wales Intermediate Cup - Abergele 20 v Newtown 10 Got a Tournament/Festival planned at your COURSE COBRA 14 v Tycroes 22 club? Please email the details and they will Dolgellau 25 v Milford Haven 22 Gwynedd League - Pwllheli 2nds 28 v Llangefni 2nds 14 be included in this newsletter FOR NORTH Glyncorrwg 9 v Glyncoch 13 Hafodyrynys 10 v New Tredegar 11 Clwyd Districts Cup

RESULTS for FEBRUARY 18th for FEBRUARY RESULTS Resolven v Treherbert - postponed Denbigh 2nds 54 v Abergele 2nds 7 WALES ‘HUB CLUB’ MEETING AT IF YOUR CLUB HAS A TEAM LOOKING FOR FIXTURES, EMAIL THE DETAILS TO [email protected] DOLGELLAU RFC Tuesday, 21st February, 7.15pm start Level 1 Referee Courses Welshpool Under-16 Please visit the North Wales website and see the Spring 2012 full details of this very important meeting. All looking for fixtures clubs in this part of the region are urged to attend Sun 11th March - Rhyl Social Club

this meeting. Course Duration 0930 - 1600 The newly-formed Under-16 team at Registration 0900 - 0930 Welshpool RFC are looking for fixtures Further details and application forms can be obtain ed from and if your club has a team at this age David R Davies 02920822420 [email protected] www.nwru.co.uk Marcia Harding 02920822419 [email protected] group and fancy a game, could they Closing Date is 1 week prior to course date please contact Barry Williams - 07891 Advertise your Situations Vacant, 122292 or email [email protected] to Fixtures Wanted, Tournaments, etc Course costs £20, non refundable, includes buffet l unch. on the web-site. Please email your To book a place, completed application form and fee must be received arrange a convenient date in the Referees Department. information to [email protected]