The Oval Zone The rugby magazine for North and Mid - Issue 16, September 20th, 2013

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

Magnificent 7 for RGC’sAfon

JuniorRugby FAQ withKeith Hulse

WRU spreads the word of ‘street rugby’ The Oval Zone The rugby magazine for North and Mid Wales Report by Liz Jones, Welsh - Issue 16, September 20th, 2013 The will roll out its innovative WRU Street Stars initia- tive throughout Wales, it was announced this week. Week three of the season and some great games in store again We’re committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to access this weekend. Obviously RGC at home to Met looks likely sport and physical activity in their local community. to be another cracker (every game must be like a cup fi nal now for the RGC team), but there’s some spicy stuff further down the The WRU has been hitting the communities of the region this leagues taking place as well. summer with a new and diverse way to appeal to young people through sport. This week it’s the biggest Oval Zone yet and, whilst we can’t guarantee match reports every issue, we do hope to keep the In conjunction with StreetGames and Communities First, the Union has league fi xtures, results and tables up to date. We need your help developed an exciting approach to the game which takes rugby out of on this, if you see any errors/omissions etc, please let us know. the traditional club environment and on to the streets of the youngsters themselves. It was good to see that a ladies game took place last weekend, albeit a friendly and hopefully ths will be the start of a regular WRU Street Stars is delivered by WRU participation offi cers in car run of games for all the ladies teams in the region. parks, on street corners and in public games areas and, after achieving impressive results throughout the summer, it will now become a national It’s likely that we will be publishing fortnightly from this issue community rugby initiative with a plan in place to take the programme into onwards so please don’t think we’ve disappeared if you don’t get every Communities First area in Wales. to see a copy every week.

The Group Chief Executive of the WRU, Roger Lewis, said: “We are com- With the uncertainty over the Heineken Cup at present, we’ve mitted to using new forms of rugby to take the game to a whole new audi- had our say in this issue. If you want to add something or put ence across Wales and this initiative showcases our strategy in action. over your point of view, again, please just send in the details. “The WRU is determined to boost participation in rugby and we have iden- tifi ed the need to modernise our approach to ensure we interest a wide Have a great rugby weekend and best of luck to all clubs in the group of people of all ages. region. “It is all about people getting active and we are aligned with the aims Gary and aspirations of the Welsh Government in getting more young people involved in physical activity.” Editors: Gary Williams/Barry Williams Email: [email protected] Wales and back row said, “It’s fantastic to see young people having so much fun through a form of rugby that can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. There are so many distractions for young people but sport is a great way to have a laugh with your mates, and also gain a www.nwru.co.uk unique sense of achievement.” www.midwalesrugby.com The concept of WRU Street Stars uses a portable obstacle course to chal- lenge young people’s basic skills in passing, evasion, throwing, kicking Twitter: please follow us @ovalzonerugby and tackling - all against the clock in a fun, fast-paced environment, with the top points scorers invited to a regional fi nals day and Regional match. www.ovalzone.co.uk

The scheme has clear health benefi ts, getting young people more active and participating in engaging, physical activities, and socially it can act as HOLLYBUSH 39 v RHAYADER 6 a positive, diversionary activity in some potentially anti-social hot spots. This element has been particularly recognised by organisations including Rhayader’s fi rst away league game of the season resulted in a 39-6 loss at the Caerphilly Safety Partnership and Network Rail who are now working the hands of Hollybush. Although hit by injuries and unavailability, Rhaya- with the WRU in order to deliver WRU Street Stars sessions in train sta- der started the match strongly and registered the fi rst score of the match with a penalty from the boot of no. 10 John Foster. tion car parks to help educate young people against committing railway crime. The remainder of the half saw the Radnorshire side compete well but make basic errors that resulted in ‘soft’ tries for the home side. John Foster WRU Street Stars sessions have been hugely successful around Caer- added a second penalty to make the half time score 15-6 to the home side. philly, Newport, Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent since the start of the summer, already attracting over 6,000 participants. Torfaen is the latest The second half saw the home side get their tales up and begin to over- Council in the Dragons region to get involved with today (Thursday)’s power Rhayader by scoring another four tries. Rhayader never gave up event in Blaenavon town centre, attended by the Minister for Culture & throughout the match, but will need to raise their performance for even Sport John Griffi ths, the fi rst of a series of street sessions to take place tougher encounters ahead. as part of the Council’s strategy to take sport direct to the communities of Rhayader Line up: young people. 1.Price 2. Hutchinson 3. Rees 4. P Powell 5. Bufton 6. Davies 7. Clarke 8. G. Powell 9. Thomas 10. Foster 11. Addisson 12. Quarterman 13. Naylor Minister for Culture & Sport, John Griffi ths, said: “We’re committed to pro- 14. Hicks 15. M. Powell 16. J Davies 17. Samuel viding everyone with the opportunity to access sport and physical activity in their local community.

“This project is a fantastic example of how sport can reach out to young COVER PICTURES REQUIRED people who might not be able to access traditional forms of sport and We’re always on the lookout for that special pic for physical activity. The WRU with the support of StreetGames and local au- thorities have provided a template that many other sports can and should the front cover, so if you have something we could use to make their sport more accessible. I look forward to seeing many use please send it in to [email protected] more examples of this type of innovative practice in the future.” RGC NEWS

could have got something out of the game, it was important that this week More national recognition for RGC as we got the win,” said the number 10.

Afon is picked for National 7’s squad “We had the ball for long spells in the game against Narberth, but when we were getting into the right positions in the fi eld we were maybe making one pass too many or making a silly mistake and giving a penalty away and RGC are once they were able to clear their lines. But we had all the play and played all the rugby. again proud to say a player has been “Its only the second game, there were a few nerves as well, but now we have got that fi rst win, I think everyone is going to be a bit more confi dent selected for the and realise that when we got to these places that it is not as bad as every- National Squad one thinks. We are more than capable of holding out own against theses teams and I think the more and more we play we will start to put these with Afon Bagshaw mistakes to bed. being picked for “The mood in the changing rooms was a lot better after getting that win under our belt.” the Wales 7’s. The win sees RGC climb to ninth in the early standings, but it could have been a different story following a disappointing start to the contest.

Afon, speaking to RGC News about his selection said: “I am pretty Narberth opened well and raced into a 6-0 lead through a pair of Ianto Grif- excited with the selection and can’t wait. It has been some journey fi t hs penalties. for me rugby wise but the support and help from the coaches through the Academy and senior side has been brilliant for me. But RGC hit back and moved ahead shortly after as a slick handling moved The players have also been a big support as we have all devel- involving centre Harri Evans, saw Tom Blackwell given space to touch down oped over the past few years.” on his debut for the North Wales regional outfi t.

Afon has also stepped up to the Championship with RGC this Carlton Jones added the extras, and he was again on target with a second season “I think we were nervous in our fi rst game against Ebbw conversion moments later as Evans notched another try for the visitors after Vale and held back a little bit. After a chat at half time we came out he burst through two tacklers to touchdown to the left of the posts. and had a bit more belief in what we could do and I think it showed in the performance. It was great to pick up our 1st win on Saturday Narberth fl y-half Griffi ths chipped away at the lead with two more penalties to see the home side trail by only two points at the interval. as well and I think we can look to push on now” The second-half saw RGC start brightly and forward pressure led to score Time to kick for 18-year-old Adam Williams. Again however penalties conceded gave Griffi ths the opportunity to showing on says RGC’s his kicking prowess and keep Narberth in the game before 17-year-old Mor- Rhodri Carlton gan Williams knocked over late penalty to secure the game for the visitors. Senior player Carlton Jones also added it was pleasing to see so many of Jones the youngsters coming through.

RHODRI CARLTON JONES Last week the majority of the squad which went down to defeat to Vale were is confi dent RGC can kick on teenagers, and Carlton Jones believes it is important for rugby in the region in their season now after get- to continue developing young players. “Competition for places is really good ting a fi rst win in the Champi- this year,” he added. onship under their belts. “And especially with the younger lads they are so keen and they just want to RHODRI CARLTON JONES is confi dent RGC can kick on in their season play rugby, so it keeps us all on our toes and it is good to have competition now after getting a fi rst win in the Championship under their belts. for places.”

RGC were given the ultimate baptism of fi re last weekend with the visit of defending champions Ebbw Vale to Parc Eirias, which ended in a 31-16 The new RGC Supporters’ defeat for the North Walians. Club website is launched After clinching promotion to the Championship following last season’s march to the Division One East title, RGC were well aware of the step up The New RGC Supporters Club Web- in class following their elavation to the second tier of the Welsh domestic site is now up and running, and is the structure. place to go to discuss all things RGC.

And fl y-half Carlton Jones is confi dent that claiming that all important debut If you are looking for an RGC Forum win has given RGC the necessary boost required to kick on their campaign. then this is the place to go.

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WRU CHAMPIONSHIP RGC ANNOUNCE SQUAD FOR CARDIFF MET THIS RESULTS FIXTURES SATURDAY AT EIRIAS Saturday, 7th September, 2013 Saturday 21st September 2013 Bargoed 21 v Newbridge 0 Bargoed v Tata Steel Tom Hughes (Bala) Beddau 21 v Pontypool 41 (+1) Beddau v Newbridge James Jones (Nant Conwy) Bonymaen 11 v Narberth 37 (+1) Bonymaen v Blackwood Joe Simpson (Bangor) Bridgend Ath 32 (+1) v Bwood 30 (+1) Bridgend Athletic v Tondu Llanharan 15 v Cardiff Met 34 (+1) Ebbw Vale v Narberth Andy Baston (Llangefni) Llywarch Ap Myrddin (Nant Conwy) RGC 1404 16 v Ebbw Vale 31 Llanharan v Pontypool Liam Leung (Caernarfon ) Carwyn Ap Myrddin (Nant Conwy) Tata Steel 22 v Tondu 6 RGC v Cardiff Met Adam Williams (RGC Academy) Lewis Barker (Mold) Andrew Williams (Caernarfon) Huw Worthington (COBRA) Saturday, 14th September Saturday, 28th September 2013 Bryn Williams (Colwyn Bay ) Blackwood 16 v Llanharan 33 Blackwood v RGC 1404 James Grundy (Mold) Cardiff Met 41 (+1) v Bonymaen 5 Cardiff Met v Ebbw Vale Huw Grundy (Mold) Ebbw Vale 33 (+1) v Bargoed 16 Narberth v Bargoed Josh Leach (Colwyn Bay) Narberth 18 (+1) v RGC 1404 22 Newbridge v Bridgend Athletic Rhodri Carlton-Jones (Llandudno) Newbridge 23 v Tata Steel 20 (+1) Pontypool v Bonymaen Kelvin Davies (Llandudno) Pontypool 31 (+1) v Bridgend Ath 24 Tata Steel v Beddau Tom Blackwell (Colwyn Bay) Tondu 13 (+1) v Beddau 17 Tondu v Llanharan Damian McGrath, Mike Jones (Ruthin) Harri Evans (Llandudno) Head Coach RGC Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot 1 Cardiff Met 2 2 0 0 75 20 55 2 10 WEAR YOUR RGC COLOURS WITH PRIDE 2 Pontypool 2 2 0 0 72 45 27 2 10 3 Ebbw Vale 2 2 0 0 64 32 32 1 9 4 Narberth 2 1 0 1 55 33 22 2 6 5 Tata Steel 2 1 0 1 42 29 13 1 5 6 Bridgend Ath 2 1 0 1 56 61 -5 1 5 7 Bargoed 2 1 0 1 37 33 4 0 4 8 Llanharan 2 1 0 1 48 50 -2 0 4 9 RGC 1404 2 1 0 1 38 49 -11 0 4 10 Beddau 2 1 0 1 38 54 -16 0 4 11 Newbridge 2 1 0 1 23 41 -18 0 4 12 Blackwood 2 0 0 2 46 65 -19 1 1 13 Tondu 2 0 0 2 19 39 -20 1 1 14 Bonymean 2 0 0 2 16 78 -62 0 0 REPORTS.... REPORTS

NARBERTH 18 v RGC 1404 22 down to the left of the posts, with Carlton-Jones again converting. Ianto RGC picked up their fi rst win of their Griffi ths chipped away at RGC’S lead debut Championship campaign at the with two more penalties to make the second attempt when they won 22-18 at half-time score 14-12. Narberth on Saturday. The North Wales side fell behind 6-0 to two Ianto Griffi ths The second half saw RGC start brightly, penalties. (He was to knock over 6 in and forward pressure led to a score for total). 18-year-old Adam Williams. Two more penalties conceded by the visitors gave RGC took lead for fi rst time when a slick Griffi ths the opportunity to again show handling move led to Tom Blackwell his kicking prowess and keep Narberth scoring on his debut, with the extras in the game, before 17-year-old Morgan added by Rhodri Carlton-Jones. Harri Williams knocked over a late penalty to Evans scored RGC’s second try when secure the game for last season’s Divi- he burst through two tacklers to touch sion One East champions. Heineken Cup demise shouldn’t come as a suprise With every passing day, it deserve a greater share of the season in the Aviva Premier- six times, whilst the rest of us appears that the end of the Heineken pie (or perhaps barrel ship was a shade under 12,000. have managed six between us Heineken Cup is drawing is the better term?) is not with- The Dragons can’t match that – all of those from Ireland. In 18 closer. The French and English out its merits. if they wanted to. The Blues, years of the tournament, there continue to solidify their posi- since their retreat back to the has only been one fi nalist from tion, and it seems only a matter In terms of potential advertising Arms Park, would have to fi ll outside of those three nations, of time before others begin revenues, it surely makes more their ground to do so. The and that was in the very fi rst to jump ship and join them, sense for the tournament to in- record attendance year of the tournament. with Leinster being the fi rst to clude more teams from England at is only a declare an interest in the pro- and France – these are coun- thousand or so more, and that Any time a Welsh or Scottish posals being put forward (or at tries with established rugby was for a Heineken Cup fi xture, side make it out of the group least, the fi rst to do so publicly). brands, teams that have a reso- and the Ospreys rarely fi ll more stages, it’s a cause for celebra- nance with supporters and draw than half of the , tion, and the same goes for an It will be unfortunate to lose a large crowds, and therefore are even for the big games. Italian win. Not exactly the sort tournament that has done so more likely to generate revenue of performances that are going much to grow the club game in for sponsors. Whilst the Irish For the sponsors, it is a no- to make the punters eager to Europe, but the competition is sides have succeeded in part in brainer – the best value for part with their cash at the turn- at a cross-roads, and there is a making themselves into brands money they can ask for in stiles, or change the channel lot more at stake than perhaps worth being involved with terms of potential sales are the over on Sky. Poor teams mean we realise. through being successful on the English and French clubs, who poor viewing fi gures, which isn’t fi e ld, the same really cannot be are being held back by the rest good for business. For the English and French said of the Welsh, Scottish and of Europe. clubs, the heart of the matter Italian sides. I guess the point I’m trying to is money, and you can’t really Even if we just look at the on- make is simple – we aren’t blame them for that – they are Take, for example, London fi e ld aspect, it’s easy to see providing value for money, and businesses, competing in a Wasps, who would not qualify why the English and French those who are doing so want tough market. For them, the for the Heineken Cup based feel they should have a bigger their fair share. bottom line is the prime motiva- on their current league stand- representation – each nation tor, and the argument that they ing. Their average crowd last has had the trophy in their care Continued on next page

For the sponsors, it is a no-brainer – the best value for money they can ask for in terms of potential sales are the English and French clubs, who are being held back by the rest of Europe. ‘Between the four of To me, the only way for the tournament to progress is them, the Italian and to model it more closely on Scottish teams collected football’s Champions League, one victory last season. which has developed into a much larger entity since The three Welsh sides in abandoning the concept of ‘one the competition managed country, one club’ and allow- three, the same amount ing multiple clubs from certain as Connacht did (despite countries, whilst forcing clubs from the weaker nations to earn the fact that they are their way into the main tourna- considered the also-rans ment. of Irish rugby).’ Whilst rugby doesn’t have the same strength in depth that As far as I can see, a shifting of football has, people would be the balance is not only inevita- far more inclined to take the ble, but necessary to the contin- tournament seriously if they ued health of the professional knew that teams like had club game in Europe. to earn their way in, rather than just being gifted a place. If that Sport is, or at least should be, means a tournament with less a meritocracy, with the best Welsh sides in it, then so be it being able to compete against – it’s not like we’re tearing the the best, and an appropriate place up as it is, and getting a level being available for all. few wins in a secondary com- At present, the best sides in petition will be a more positive Europe aren’t necessarily the experience than getting humili- ones we get to see participating ated at the top level. in the Heineken Cup, and that devalues the whole tournament, Personally, I’d prefer to see the both as a sporting event and as tournament stay with twenty- a business venture. four teams, as the battle to secure a best runners-up spot Look at the names of the follow- does a lot to keep things inter- ing teams, who weren’t involved esting, even in the groups with in the competition last year, a runaway winner. Qualifi ca- and tell me that you honestly tion would be simple – seven feel that they had less claim on automatic qualifi ers from each being one of the best 24 sides league, the winners of the in Europe last season than Amlin Cup (or the runners-up some of the qualifi ers: Stade if the winners qualify from their with only Exeter, Treviso and The solution for this? A third- Francais, Perpignan, Bayonne, league standing), and then Racing Metro sitting outside of tier tournament, which would Bath, Gloucester. two of the three sides who that group. Missing out would give teams from a wider range fi n ish eighth in their respective be Edinburgh, Cardiff and of countries the opportunity to Any one of those would have leagues, based upon the ERC Brive, which seems a fair swap progress and develop, such as been a marked improvement club rankings at the end of the to me. Russia, Germany, Holland, as over the two Italian sides, the season. well as Romania, Spain, Por- majority would have seen off It’s worked out quite well (for tugal. The guidelines on who both of the Scottish sides, and Had this been in place for the me, at least!) that no coun- would be admissible for such a all the Welsh sides would have current season’s tournament, tries miss out on a place, and tournament could be an essay struggled against them, espe- we’d have ended up with the it’s nice to be able to say that in and of themselves, but in my cially away from home. following sides qualifying from Treviso are there on merit, as mind, it should be as far-reach- their league standings: Sara- are Connacht. Some years, the ing as possible, allowing all of Unfortunately for them, and cens, Leicester, Harlequins, picture might not be so rosey, Europe to get involved. for the neutral spectator, they Northampton, Gloucester, especially with sides like the are confi ned to the Amlin Cup, Exeter, Bath (Aviva Premier- Blues and Edinburgh realise As always, funding would be an whilst teams who aren’t up to ship), Ulster, Leinster, Glasgow, they’ve got to battle for their issue, but if the new European the task gain entry by right. Scarlets, Ospreys, Munster, places from now on, which tournament has the fi nancial Between the four of them, the Treviso (Rabo), Clermont, would likely lead to stronger impact the English and French Italian and Scottish teams col- Toulon, Toulouse, Castre, sides being fi elded in domestic claim there will be, then surely lected one victory last season. Montpellier, Racing Metro, competitions, something which those at the top can spare a The three Welsh sides in the Montpellier, (Top 14). the Celtic nations have man- few crumbs from their table for competition managed three, aged to avoid so far. those at the bottom? the same amount as Connacht Connacht and Wasps would did (despite the fact that they have qualifi ed as the best So that’s how I’d solve the top On second thoughts, that’s are considered the also-rans eighth-placed sides, with Bay- level, but what about those probably a step too far.. of Irish rugby and not worthy onne losing out. underneath? You’ve got a total of being in the tournament by of 17 sides in the three domes- many). As Leinster had already tic leagues who would end up This article was written by The qualifi ed through their league in the Amlin Cup, to which I Oval Zone’s Barry Williams The French sides have to position, this would have meant would add a further three sides battle through a tough Top 14 Stade Francais taking on the from outside the Six Nations. If you have a view on this season to earn their way into fi n al place in the competition. At present, Romania get one article, or any others in The the tournament, the Scottish team, whilst Spain or Portugal Oval Zone, please email them sides get there just for exist- Looking at the ERC’s current have the other entry, but this to [email protected] - many ing. Surely there is something rankings, this would include 21 leaves the rest of Europe very thanks wrong there? of their 24 top-ranked sides, much out in the cold. LATEST NEWS FROM THE WELSH RUGBY UNION

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Norkett fi nished the tournament with nine tries with Joyce hot on her heels with eight.

A delighted team manager Daryl Morgan said: “We were fi fth last year in London so to win this time is brilliant. The girls came to- gether as a squad and with a professional attitude fully bought into what Pughie (coach Richie Pugh) was trying to achieve.

He added: “The girls were superb - both in attack and in defence. Jasmine Joyce was a revelation on the wing. She stepped up a level at the tournament while Ellie Norkett played really well out of position for us. She gave the side plenty of go-forward and showed devastating pace out wide.

“Captain Robyn Wilkins led by example and always made her presence felt while on the fi eld. While we scored plenty of tries, our defence won us the tournament. Megan Jones led the defensive push and pulled off four or fi ve stunning tackles in the semi-fi nal.

Welsh Dragons are Dragons B were a development side also attending the tournament and despite putting up some brave performances, came away win- less to fi nish eighth. ‘golden girls’ Team Manager Gwesyn Price-Jones said that despite the score- lines, there were a number of positives to come out of the tourna- Dragons A returned as ‘golden girls’ after claiming the honours ment. at the annual UK Student Games at Abbeydale Sports Ground in “Catrin Roberts and Rhiannon Thomas improved dramatically Sheffi eld over the weekend. as the tournament went on while Rachael Norris, Annie Bevan and Jess Pritchard stood out as players not willing to give up and Coached by former Wales Sevens star Richie Pugh, the Wales Un- worked tirelessly even when games were lost. For other players it der 18 Girls side combined ruthless fi nishing power with staunch was a great experience and they gained a lot of confi dence.” defence to claim golden glory. On Saturday, Dragons ‘A’ began in impressive fashion with a comfortable 48-7 win over Scotland with Dragons A Team Jasmine Joyce and Ellie Norkett leading the way with a brace of Hannah Jones (Neath/Ospreys); Rhian McCulloch (Carmarthen tries each while Robyn Wilkins banged over four conversions. Quins/Scarlets); Alisha Butchers (Carmarthen Quins/Scarlets) Amberley Ruck (Cardiff Quins/Blues); Megan Jones (Cardiff Joyce raced over twice more in the next game to guide the Drag- Quins/Blues); Robyn Wilkins (Pencoed/Ospreys); Ffi on Jones ons to a 33-19 win over England Midlands with Norkett also getting (Carmarthen Quins/Scarlets); Jenny Collins (Carmarthen Quins/ in on the act alongside Wilkins and Rhian McCulloch. Scarlets); Jasmine Joyce (Haverfordwest/Scarlets); Steph Harries (Haverfordwest/Scarlets); Kathryn Salter (Cardiff Quins/Blues); Elli Dragons ‘A’ were held 12-12 by London and South East England Norkett (Neath/Ospreys) but bounced back in their next game against Dragons B with a 43-5 victory. Dragons B Team Meg Daley (Cardiff Quins/Blues); Catrin Roberts (Ysgol Bryntawe); Dragons ‘A’were unstoppable on fi nals day, brushing aside London Annie Bevan (Newport High School Old Boys/Dragons); Brook and South East England 17-0 before winning the fi nal against Jenkins (Newport High School Old Boys/Dragons); Rhiannon South West England 10-0 with Joyce and Norkett again on the Thomas (Neath/Ospreys); Rachael Norris (Carmarthen Quins/ score sheet. Scarlets); Jessica Pritchard (Cardiff Quins/Blues) Caernarfon Ladies 57 v Abergele Ladies 5

The fi nal score line fl attered Caernarfon as the forwards especially had been made to work very hard in order to provide the backs with quality ball to ensure that the score line kept ticking over.

The fi rst ten minutes of this friendly fi xture saw Abergele retaining ball well but fi nding it diffi cult to gain valuable yardage. From one spilt ball the Cofi s were able to create an overlap and fullback Elin Royle showed pace and determination to reach the try line. The guile of scrum half Jess Kavanagh added the next fi ve pointer by chipping over the rush defence and winning the chase to ground beyond the try line. Sera Bailey added the extras. Jess also added the next try by darting over from the base of a scrum following a drop out infringement.

Abergele to their credit kept plugging away with the Edwards Pictured above: Mr Wyn Williams of G+E Constructions Ltd, Llangernyw, twins prominent in every attacking move and also adept at halting presenting a new kit to Cerys Davies, present captain with Cenin Eifi on, past a number of Caernarfon forays. It was not surprising when their captain, also present. harassing led to a spilt ball being hacked on and their chasing re- warded with a fi ne score that was warmly greeted by the travelling Abergele faithful. from her scrum half to wrong foot the defence to score and this was soon followed by a Rhian Gwawr touch down following a pick Hassett’s looping run into mid-fi eld was the grounding for the next up from the base of a scrum. Substitute Nia Tomos then charged score with Mary Atkinson picking up and charging to the line from through a melee of players to score before Lauren Hassett went off twenty meters. Playing downfi eld the Cofi s were able to consoli- on her expected forty-yard dash to outstrip the cover and complete date their position and extended the points tally with good interlink- the scoring. ing bringing tries for wing Lauren Hassett, Jess Kavanagh once again and centre Alaw Davies. Caernarfon will view this as good practice for the challenges that lie ahead whilst Abergele sadly may not be afforded many opportu- With the vocal Abergele brigade tiring the Cofi s were able to run nities to develop their promising squad, as suitable opposition are in another few tries before the end. Sera Bailey took a deft pass not readily available. PARC EIRIAS BARN AVAILABLE FOR CLUBS TO HIRE DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT WITH THE BAD WEATHER...

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of the mini & junior section and will correspond directly with the District Keith Hulse, Registrar. Chairman of Full details of the registration process are available through the Junior As- sociation and are also available on the North Wales Website. North Wales Junior Assoc, Q. CAN A PLAYER PLAY UNDER PERMIT AT ANOTHER CLUB? No, the permit allowance at mini & junior level was stopped in the season supplies the 2010-2011 answers to the Q. CAN TWO OR MORE CLUBS COMBINE TEAMS OF THE SAME questions AGE GROUP IF EACH CLUB DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH PLAYERS TO MAKE A TEAM? Yes, there is a mechanism in place at mini & junior level which allows for this, details are available in the document “combining of teams” which is REGISTRATION & PLAYING available on the North Wales website or through the Junior Association.

Q. CAN A MINI & JUNIOR RUGBY SECTION BE SET UP IF THEY ARE Q. DOES A MINI & JUNIOR SECTION OF A CLUB HAVE TO REGISTER NOT A PART OF A SENIOR CLUB? SEPARATELY WITH THE WRU? No, mini & junior sections have to be part of or affi liated to a senior club. Yes, each club mini & junior section of a club has to affi liate each season to the WRU through the Junior Association of their District, there is an Q. HOW DO CLUBS SET UP A NEW MINI & JUNIOR SECTION? annual charge for this. To start a new mini & junior section a general committee should be formed A club is required to inform the WRU by August 1st of the playing season which must have a Registration Secretary as well as the other usual roles, what teams it intends to run during the season, this information is detailed Chairperson, Fixture Secretary, secretary etc. on the affi liation form. The section must affi liate to the WRU through the District Junior Associa- Affi liation forms are available on the North Wales Website and in the tion, there is an annual fee (£30 this season) which must be paid, forms North Wales mini & junior club directory also available on the North Wales are available on the North Wales Website. Website. Players may then be registered using the relevant registration process (details available on the North Wales Website) there is no charge to Q. IF A PLAYER PLAYS ON A FRIDAY OR SATURDAY CAN HE ALSO register players. PLAY ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY? Details of laws & requirements etc are available in the WRU Pathway Yes, there is no set ruling about the amount of games or the interval or which is available on the North Wales Website. level of those games a player can play, however, coaches must employ an appropriate level of common sense when dealing with this matter. Q. AT WHAT AGE CAN PLAYERS START PLAYING RUGBY? For example, if a player has played a full game and travelled a long dis- Players may be registered with the WRU on reaching their 6th birthday. tance to play on a Saturday then for a Sunday game he could be treated Players under the age of six may take part in organised activities, training differently to a player who travelled and was subbed etc. etc if suitable liability insurance and supervision is in place at their club. If the player or parents say he is okay to play then he can, it’s up to coaches to apply common sense. Q. WHAT ARE THE PLAYING AGE GROUPS FOR MINI’S & JUNIORS? Mini’s play from u6 to u11, Juniors play from u12 to u16. U6’s to u8’s can only play non contact rugby (Tag), u8’s cannot play up a TRANSFERS year to u9. The age groups are set by school year, Year 1 = u6, Year 2=u7 etc cut off Q. WHEN IS A PLAYER ALLOWED TO TRANSFER? date for age groups is August 31st of the playing season, this mirrors the At mini & junior level a player may now transfer at any time providing schools, England & Scotland are the same Ireland differ. that the transfer criteria can be met, details of the criteria is set out in the transfers forms (close season & during season) which are available on the Q. CAN PLAYERS PLAY UP OR DOWN A YEAR? North Wales Website or through the Junior Association. Players may play up one year, there must not be an age differential of more than one year with any members of either team playing in a game. Q. CAN A PLAYERS PARENT CLUB REFUSE A TRANSFER IF Players are not allowed to play down. REQUESTED? Where there is a mix of two age groups playing, the eldest age group No, providing that the transfer criteria can be met a club cannot prevent a sets the age of the fi xture i.e. a mixed fi xture of Under 13’s & 14’s playing player from transferring. would be an Under 14’s fi xture. Q. CAN A PROVINCIAL OR DISTRICT PLAYER REQUEST A Q. CAN GIRLS PLAY WITH BOYS TO MAKE A MIXED TEAM? TRANSFER DURING THE PLAYING SEASON? Yes, girls may play in mixed teams until the age group u13’s, after that No, at mini & junior level a player once selected to represent a Provincial, they play girls only rugby at U15 & u18. Regional or District team may not transfer during the playing season unless, there are exceptional circumstances in which case the transfer Q. CAN A PLAYER BE REGISTERED AT MORE THAN ONE CLUB? may be granted if all parties are in agreement and at the discretion of the No, at mini & junior level players may only be registered at one club. District Registrar. Players can only play for the for their parent club at the relevant playing age group. PLAYING ATTIRE Q. HOW OFTEN DOES A PLAYER HAVE TO REGISTER WITH THE WRU AND IS THERE ANY CHARGE? Q. CAN A PLAYER WEAR LEGGINGS OR TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS A male player only needs to register once with the WRU in his mini & DURING A GAME? junior playing years (u6-u16), No, players may not wear any garments below the knee during games, girls however, once reaching u14 playing age she should be deregistered the only exception being girls, who are allowed to wear cotton blend tights from the WRU via the Junior Association and then be re-registered with with single inside leg seam under their shorts, this rule has been brought the WRU through Deborah Nicholas in the WRU offi ces, the playing age in on religious grounds. groups for those girls are u15 & u18. Once a player registers with a club his registration remains active until he Q. CAN A PLAYER WEAR GOGGLES DURING A GAME? either: Transfers, Deregisters, or becomes too old (youth). No, The IRB’s position and that of the WRU is that if non contact Rugby There is no charge to register players with the WRU. is being played goggles are permitted. If contact Rugby is being played they cannot be worn as they contravene Regulation 22 in that all sports Q. HOW DOES A CLUB REGISTER A MINI OR JUNIOR PLAYER WITH goggles produced to date have rigid material in them. The Regulation has THE WRU? been designed to ensure both the wearer of any appliance and those who Each mini & junior section must appoint a Registration Offi cer as part of may come into contact with the appliance are not put at risk of injury”. their committee, that person will be responsible for all registration matters NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY NEWS All the latest news from around the region - please send your club news to [email protected] Bangor RFC North Wales Intermediate Cup inspired by Draw announced pitch welcome The draw for the Intermediate Cup competition was made yester- day as follows:

A. Welshpool v Llanidloes - Newtown – Bye

B. Rhos v Shotton and v Llangollen

C. Flint v Abergele and Rhyl v Colwyn Bay

D. Menai Br. v Llandudno and Bangor v Harlech

All dates for games to be played will be assigned by The LCCMC. Bangor used their secret Games have been initially scheduled for a Saturday kick off but weapon to get the season un- can be played midweek (fl oodlights if available) prior to the stipu- derway with a win over visitors lated date providing the LCCMC are notifi ed of the change in date. Llangollen recently relegated INTERMEDIATE CUP FIXTURE SCHEDULE from division 2. Games to be played on the Saturday stipulated below or on a Assistant coach Mathew week night, under lights in the week leading up to that date. Wallace from Northern Ireland dressed in full regalia, piped October 5th them on to the fi eld to the Rhyl v Colwyn Bay strains of Cwm Rhondda. Menai Br v Llandudno, Bangor v Harlech

November 9th (South Africa – 5.30) Flint v Abergele Rhos v Shotton Wrexham v Llangollen Welshpool v Llanidloes

NB Please keep all SWALEC Saturdays free as they will be used to play NW Cup games if and when clubs are eliminated.

In order that the LCCMC can monitor and administer this part of the competition it is imperative that results are returned ASAP with the score and number of tries scored in the match.

This year the competition has been organised to try and give clubs at least two extra games with as little travelling as possible. Please do your best to ensure the schedule is adhered to. Winners of the Cup and Plate competitions will be entered in a Semi Final draw to be played in March or sooner. Clwyd Cup Draw announced

The Clwyd Cup Draw has been announced, as follows:

16th November, 2013 - 1. Llandudno 2nds v Colwyn Bay 2nds 2. Rhos 2nds v Mold 3rds 3. Flint 2nds v Shotton Steel 2nds 4. Rhyl and District 2nds v Abergele 2nds

1st February, 2014 Winner 1 v Ruthin 2nds Wrexham 2nds v Winner 2 Mold 2nds v Winner 3 Winner 4 v Denbigh 2nds NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY NEWS All the latest news from around the region - please send your club news to [email protected] Massive turnout for funeral of Brian ‘Yogi’ Davies

Following report by Daily Post “My father and I are like best friends. - www.dailypost.co.uk We laugh together and cry together. He is my hero for many reasons.” AROUND 700 people attended the funeral of a rugby hero who died six The service heard how Bryan’s in- years after he was left paralysed in jury left him in a coma at the hospital a match. and doctors said Bryan was “lucky Wales RL to train at Parc Eirias to be alive” but he fought against Bryan “Yogi” Davies, 56, died at his all the odds to move his head, talk To prepare for the forthcoming World Cup, Head family home in Bala, Gwynedd on and eat. Coach Iestyn Harris will be using Parc Eirias to help prepare his team for the opening game at the Millennium Stadium. August 30.

He spent 18 months at Southport’s Wales who will be playing Italy, USA and the Cook Islands in the The married father-of-two was spinal injuries unit and had to return group stage and could possibly set up a match with England at the paralysed within minutes of starting again for a second time after one of home of North Wales Crusaders, The Glyndwr Stadium, if they top his last game for Bala in 2007 when his lung collapsed. their group. a scrum collapsed. The rugby club choir boys sang Can Iestyn, who is assistant coach at and a dual code On Saturday, 700 mourners gath- Yogi (Yogi’s Song) and Mynediad am international, will be training at Parc Eirias from 9th to 15th Oc- ered on the open air at Maes Gwy- Ddim’s Cofi o Dy Wyneb, a Welsh tober. The squad had yet to be announced, but Parc Eirias could niad, the same fi eld where Bryan version of You’ll Never Walk Alone. see the likes of Andy Powell, Ben Flower and Gil Dudson all from had been left so badly injured. Wigan Warriors, and former Oswestry Rugby Union Player, Rob The songs brought tears of laughter Massam now North Wales Crusaders top scorer using the excel- The mourners included a 51-strong mixed with tears of emotion. lent facilities. choir from the rugby club, especially formed for the occasion, according Family friend, rugby stalwart and to Bryan’s wishes. Bala councillor Dilwyn Morgan remembered Bryan moving to Bala His coffi n was present during the for the fi rst time and turned up for celebratory service, adorned by rugby training in green nylon football family fl owers, and covered against shorts, but quickly he learned how to the elements by a gazebo with the play, especially tackle. Welsh fl ag in the background, just a stone’s throw from Llyn Tegid. Dilwyn said: “He gave 100% and more to the club on and off the fi eld Among the hundreds present to re- and to Sue and the children.” member and give thanks for Bryan’s life were his widow Susan, 47, and Dilwyn read out Bryan’s thanks to all their children Ilan and Teleri. his carers, nurses and the commu- nity of Bala and wider afi eld for their The Welsh Rugby Union president help and support. Dennis Gethin and chairman David Pickering arrived at the fi eld in a His last wish was for everybody to helicopter after fl ying from Cardiff. help support his plans to build an extension at the rugby club Leading the bilingual service, Huw Dylan Jones read words by former After singing Hen Wlad fy Nhadau, Bala player Brendan McNutt who rugby players from all over North said that what set Bryan apart was Wales formed two lines while his “unstoppable spirit.” Bryan’s coffi n was taken from the fi e ld and everybody else applauded The numbers of people present in true rugby tradition. There will be showed “how much of an inspiration a private cremation for the family Bryan had been to so many people,” only at Pentrebychan, Wrexham he added. today and Bryan’s ashes will then be buried at Llanycil, within sight of the Huw then read a story written by rugby fi eld. Bryan’s daughter Teleri entitled Hero. In it, she described how their Donations towards the extension lives were changed forever by the can be sent to Cronfa Adnewyddu accident which happened when she c/o Bethan Thomas, Gwynant, was just aged nine – “the last time I Frongoch, Y Bala. Ll23 7NT. would have his strong arm wrapped around my small body.” NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY NEWS All the latest news from around the region - please send your club news to [email protected]

Can I place on record my thanks to the Executive Committee for their exceptionally hard work during the past year, there have been many hurdles to overcome, but I’d like to think that working together we have achieved a considerable amount, but there’s still more to be done.

There’s many of us who’ve been associated with rugby in North Wales for many years, but two who have given outstanding service in the development of the game are Austin Thomas the WRU’s man in the North for over 24 years and Peredur Jenkins initially as District Representative and latterly Director of Rugby for a similar period. Thank you both so very much and I’m sure I speak on be- half of every club in our district. Please continue your interest and involvement, your knowledge and experience is invaluable.

The relationship with RGC is a very important one, and we’re very lucky to have Rupert Moon as RGC General Manager. I do feel we Welsh legend Gerald Davies chairs work very well together, thanks to the coaching team who give of their time to help clubs, it is much appreciated. We are all ambi- District J Annual General Meeting tious and determined to ensure that North Wales Rugby continues on to fl ourish.’ Dai Davies, Chairman of the North Wales Rugby Union Council thanked all the clubs for their continued support throughout last season and congratulated RGC on their tremendous achievement Pictures: in gaining promotion to the Championship. Top left, Alwyn Jones, WRU Following are extracts from the Chairman’s Report: District J Representative, ‘I’m delighted to welcome Gerald Davies CBE, DL, here this addressing the evening representing the WRU. As you all know, Gerald was the meeting and architect of the Strategic Plan which laid the foundation for Rygbi Gogledd Cymru, and I’m sure he must be very pleased with seeing right. Gerald the fruits of his labours blossoming. The stadium we see before us, Davies tells the the fantastic success of the team, Rupert, the coaches and offi cials meeting what life – gaining promotion to the Championship. Congratulations also with the Lions Gerald for your role in the success of the British Lions in Australia. was really like. Menai Bridge RFC receive new kit, courtesy of Dafydd Hardy Estate Agency

Don’t forget to text 07713 514375 or tweet @midwalesrugby the re- sult from your game on a Saturday evening if you want the league tables on the web-sites to be kept up-to-date to capitalise and the deft hands of prop Pwllheli then had their strongest period Paul Thomas set Mathew Parry free to and were gaining much of the ball. After DIVISION ONE NORTH fi n d Arwyn Griffi th at hand to extend the 26 minutes, the third Pwllheli score lead. Parry again converting. arrived but, oddly enough, that score only spurred Nant on to a higher level RESULTS FIXTURES To their credit Cobras centre and wing and it was the visitors who looked more nearly contrived to open the home like scoring during the last fi ve minutes Saturday, 7 September 2013 Saturday, 21 September 2013 defence before half time and the ensu- of play. A 9 -10 result then with Nant Bala 14 v Pwllheli 12 (+1) Bala v COBRA ing surge was sadly not rewarded when Conwy winning for the fi rst time this COBRA 27 v Caernarfon 24 (+2) Bro Ffestiniog v Ruthin it appeared as if the grounding was on season! Denbigh 16 v Dolgellau 11 (+1) Denbigh v Pwllheli the try line. Nant Conwy 3 (+1) v Ruthin 6 Dolgellau v Bethesda Bro Ffesti 10 (+1) v Bethesda 17 Nant Conwy v Caernarfon The Mid-Walians started the second BRO FFESTINIOG 12 v half with more purpose and were soon DOLGELLAU 19 on the scoreboard following a fi ne solo Saturday, 14 September 2013 Saturday, 28th September effort by prop Hywel Jones. From a Bro Ffestiniog slumped to their second Bethesda 24 (+1) v COBRA 7 Bethesda v Bala ruck some twenty meters out he opted league defeat in a row at home to a de- Bro Ffest 12 (+1) v Dolgellau 19 Caernarfon v Denbigh for the shortest possible route and out termined Dolgellau side who thoroughly Pwllheli 9 (+1) v Nant Conwy 10 COBRA v Nant Conwy foxed the cover to score. Alwyn Williams deserved the win. Even though the try Ruthin 25 (+1) v Denbigh 20 (+1) Pwllheli v Bro Ffestiniog from scrum half added the extras. With count went 2 to 1 to the home side Bro Caernarfon v Bala - Postponed Ruthin v Dolgellau one other Pesda foray thwarted Cobra have only themselves to blame as they began exerting some pressure with Wil- were unable to fi nish off a number of liams and Aled Davies working well in chances and were penalised too many Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot tandem to keep Cobra on the front foot. times for silly infringements in their own 1 Bethesda 2 2 0 0 41 17 24 1 9 half - which the visitors Fly half Gerwyn However without a cutting attacking Thomas duly converted all but one of 2 Ruthin 2 2 0 0 31 23 8 1 9 edge out wide Bethesda were never his attempts at the posts. 3 Dolgelllau 2 1 0 1 30 28 2 1 5 seriously troubled and were able to weather the storm and fi nally counter Thomas’ only miss of the match came 4 Denbigh 2 1 0 1 36 36 0 1 5 with fl air with a swift break out of de- within the fi rst 5 minutes after Bro fence. Mathew Parry was again promi- were penalised for releasing a bind in 5 Nant Conwy 2 1 0 1 13 15 -2 1 5 nent, as his pace and interlinking skills a scrum just outside the 10m line. The 6 Bala 1 1 0 0 14 12 2 0 4 saw him receive the fi nal pass to bring fi r st ten minutes was played within both the score to a close and keep Bethesda 10 metre lines with both sides trying to 7 COBRA 2 1 0 1 34 48 -14 0 4 as table toppers once again. break through each other’s well organ- ised defence. The breakthrough came 8 Caernarfon 1 0 0 1 24 27 -3 2 2 minutes later after Thomas chipped the 9 Pwllheli 2 0 0 2 21 24 -3 2 2 PWLLHELI 9 v NANT CONWY 10 ball over the home sides defence only to be held up on the try line. From the 10 Bro Ffest 2 0 0 2 22 36 -14 2 2 A match that could be termed a classic scrum Dolgellau won a quick ball and was observed at Parc Bodegroes today powered towards Bro’s try line. between the two top teams of Division REPORTS.... REPORTS 1 last season. On a sunny and warm The home side held them out through afternoon, it was Nant that monolpolised seven phases, hooker Geraint Evans fi - RUTHIN 25 v DENBIGH 20 loaded to Roberts for Ruthin’s bonus possession for the fi rst quarter and nally crashing over with Thomas adding point try. the ‘move of the match’ came after 9 the conversion. Dolgellau continued to On a lovely afternoon in front of a good minutes when the Nant pack drove the pressurise from the re-start, Bro cleared crowd at Caeddol this local derby lived Dinbych were still in the game however ball a distance of about 30 meteres from the ball from deep inside their 22 but up to expectations of a hard fought and after a lineout in Ruthin’s 22 the a line-out – a movement that ended 5 was gathered by Dolgellau’s Gareth competitive encounter. home side conceded a scrum and Huw mts. short of the line when the Referee Hughes, a fi ne piece of individual play Alexander popped over for a try. awarded a penalty. Nant opted for a by the right wing who caught his own Ruthin started strongly and went ahead scrum and Captain, Carwyn, playing in chip and scythed through the oncoming with a penalty goal by fl y half Callum With the visitors back within one his new position as a fl anker, picked up defence only to be tackled on the line by Bennett followed by a well worked try by score of Ruthin the home side spent a the ball from the base of the scrum amd Bro’s centre Owen Roberts who forced fl a nker Tudur Parry. nervous few minutes until the ball was threw himself over the line to score a a knock on. kicked into touch at full time. try. It was pleasing to see Aeron regain The Blues kept up the pressure and form in splitting the posts dead centre Bro fi nally started to pressurise the visi- went further ahead with a try by scrum- The fi nal score was 25-20 to Ruthin with to convert. Three minutes later, he tors into making a few infringements of half Phyl Roberts converted by Bennett. both teams getting bonus points after repeated his feat in converting a penalty their own and on the half hour Dolgellau At 15-0 up after 20 minutes it looked like an entertaining if at times nail-biting to put Nant 0 – 10 ahead. were penalised for handling the ball on the home side would run away with the afternoon’s rugby. The play became more even during the the ground. Bro chose to kick for touch match but a spirited Dinbych side were second quarter with Pwllheli pressing and won a lineout inside Dolgellau’s 22. having none of it. much more than they had done previ- A clean catch and drive from the line BETHESDA 24 v COBRA 7 ously but the score remained as 0 – 10 saw Bro going very close, they recycled Both sides were conceding penalties in at half time. quickly and some good inter passing the effort to gain ascendancy and after Experience was key in ensuring that betwEen forward ended with Bro’s a penalty kick to touch in the Ruthin half Bethesda saw off a gallant Cobra side Only 1 minute of the second half had hooker diving over for the visitors broke away from the result- at Dol Dafydd by fi ve tries to one. elapsed before Osian converted his an unconverted try in the corner, Bros ant lineout to score a fi ne try. fi r st of three successful penalties. After debutant full back Danial McOrmick The opening exchanges were fairly 18 minutes, he increased the pressure going very close with his fi rst attempt at The Blues had an opportunity to put even but Bethesda’s better ball reten- on Nant in taking the score to 6 – 10. the posts. more points on the board with a penalty tion skills began enabling them to goal kick but it hit the upright and the dominate territory. Following a failed whistle blew for half time at 15-5 to Bethesda penalty attempt pressure was Ruthin. At the start of the second half maintained and on harassing the visitors the visitors clawed back a further three back line from a twenty two scrum the points with a penalty goal. ball was re-secured and quickly fed wide to allow wing Daniel Ogwen Jones Both sides then went down to 14 men to crash over in the corner with fi fteen after a fracas resulted in a yellow card minutes on the clock. for each side and the visitors equalled the scores at 15-15 with a converted try. A Cobra penalty fell short but on the half hour, another Bethesda surge resulted Ruthin regained the lead with a pusho- in defenders being in short supply to ver try by replacement front row Garry allow centre Llyr Morris to run in unop- Teeson and then after some incisive posed and afford Mathew Parry a well backs play centre Harri Morgan broke struck conversion. With Bethesda tem- through the Dinbych defence and off- porarily reduced to fourteen Cobra failed DIVISION TWO NORTH

RESULTS FIXTURES

Saturday, 7 September 2013 Saturday, 21 September 2013 Colwyn Bay 25 v Shotton Steel 11 Abergele v Mold Llangefni 31 (+1) v Mold 24 Llandudno v Llangefni Newtown 13 v Machynlleth 43 (+1) Newtown v Colwyn Bay Rhyl 17 v Llandudno 53 (+1) Rhyl v Wrexham Wrexham 14 (+1) v Abergele 17 Shotton Steel v Machynlleth

Saturday, 14 September 2013 Saturday, 28th September Colwyn Bay 29 (+1) v Rhyl 3 Abergele v Newtown Llangefni 43 (+1) v Shotton Steel 17 Llangefni v Rhyl Machynlleth 20 v Abergele 19 (+1) Machynlleth v Llandudno Newtown 3 v Mold 56 (+1) Mold v Shotton Steel Wrexham 7 v Llandudno 47 (+1) Wrexham v Colwyn Bay

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot 1 Llandudno 2 2 0 0 100 24 76 2 10 The hosts came close soon afterwards From the re-start Bro gained some mo- after the visitors were once again mentum and were awarded two scrums 2 Llangefni 2 2 0 0 74 41 33 2 10 penalised inside their own half this time in succession deep inside their oppo- 3 Colwyn Bay 2 2 0 0 54 14 40 1 9 for offside. Bro elected to kick for touch nent half. Bro’s back row of James, once more but this time Dolgellau’s Morris and Jones went close but after 4 Machynlleth 2 2 0 0 63 32 31 1 9 defence held up and forced a knock on. recycling the ball hooker Alun Wyn was With only minutes left of the fi rst half Bro again on hand to crash over for a try 5 Mold 2 1 0 1 80 34 46 2 6 were penalised for offside and Thomas converted by McOrmick. 6 Abergele 2 1 0 1 36 34 2 1 5 slotted the penalty over from 30 meters. With the last move of the half Bro were The last ten minutes of the match saw 7 Wrexham 2 0 0 2 21 64 -43 1 1 once more penalised by referee Mr Bro with their tails up and pressuris- 8 Shotton St 2 0 0 2 28 68 -40 0 0 Haydn Owen this time for holding on, ing deep in Dolgellau’s half but the Dol chose to kick for touch and won a visitors well organised defence kept 9 Rhyl 2 0 0 2 20 82 -62 0 0 clean ball off the top, Thomas gathered them out on numerous attempts. Bro the pass from his half back partner but were awarded no fewer than 4 penal- 10 Newtown 2 0 0 2 19 99 -83 0 0 his drop kick just missed the target but ties which they chose to take quickly his side went into the break with a 5 or kick for touch but could not break point lead. though and score. The fi nal score of the REPORTS.... REPORTS game came only minutes from the fi nal The second half started much the same. whistle. Bro were penalised for entering COLWYN BAY 29 v RHYL 3 forward superiority. Captain Dan Lycett Bro were immediately penalised for a ruck illegally and man of the match, dotted down. Man of the match John offside and Thomas extended his side’s Dolgellau’s Gerwyn Thomas slotted over Colwyn Bay struggled to escape from Astbury. lead from 25 meters. Bro must work on the penalty kick. their own 22 in the early encounters of their continuous infringements as they this game. were penalised twice only minutes later A bit of Bro history was made during this LLANGEFNI 43 v SHOTTON 17 fi r stly for holding on from which Dol match as father and son combination With a lineout that was functioning chose to kick for touch and then from of Haydn and Mathew Williams, re- well and the wind at their backs Rhyl Shotton Steel fell to their second the lineout Bro were penalised for going spectively, played together in a League kept Colwyn Bay back on their heels loss of the season as prop problems over the top of a ruck. Thomas’ suc- match for the fi rst XV. but were unable to cross the Bay’s line meant they could only take 15 men to cessful kick extended the visitors due to some good pressure, a resolute Llangefni. lead to 9 points. defence and errors at key moments from the visitors. With the lack of props, the game saw scrums uncontested from the outset and If you see any errors on the results, fi xtures and With the wind against them the Bay it was the visitors who made the better tables pages, please email the details to were willing to run the ball out of de- start. fence and made incursions into Rhyl’s [email protected], or telephone/text to 07713 half a few times and gradually came Steel enjoyed some good territory and into the game. It was the home side possession early on and applied pres- 514375 so that they can be amended and kept who opened their account with a penalty sure to the former division one outfi t. accurate and up-to-date - many thanks from fl y half Wil Evans. Their efforts were rewarded on ten A further score came on the half hour: minutes with John Ketland crashing from a scrappy attacking lineout a under the posts after good work from well worked move in midfi e ld saw the the forwards close to the Llangefni line. RGC Calendar coming soon defence open up just outside Rhyl’s 22 Steve Ellson slotted the extras. for left wing Adam Lowndes to score under the posts. Wil Evans converted The remainder of the half was nip and his fi rst of three. The Bay then infringed tuck, Steel getting on the sheet again immediately from the restart gifting Rhyl through Ellson’s boot, with the home 3 points from a well taken penalty kick. side notching a brace of tries, one 10-3 at half time. converted, leaving the score at 12-10 at the break. The second half saw Colwyn Bay take greater control with the wind at their Another pair of tries from the home backs. The strong scrum and a powerful side put daylight between the sides, but driving maul being used to good effect Steel were not fi nished. draining the Rhyl forward pack. Further tries came from the strong running full A Nicky Wood try converted by Ellson back Jordan Sheridan & back rower cut the gap to just seven points with less John Astbury. than 15 minutes to go. A comeback was too much to ask however at tiredness The fi nal and bonus point try came from kicked in and Llangefni were able to cut a catch and drive, underlining the Bay’s loose notching three more scores. WREXHAM 7 v LLANDUDNO 47 to be learned. I am confi dent they will benefi t from the experience and improve Llandudno travelled to Wrexham on Sat- as the season continues’. DIVISION THREE NORTH urday and raced into a 7-0 lead within two minutes through a try from Lewis A solitary penalty from John Thurston Stockton, converted by Luke Jones. The proved to be Newtown’s only reason for RESULTS FIXTURES remainder of the fi rst half was played cheer as Mold stormed to a compre- much between the two 22s, until on the hensive victory, with Richard Strong Saturday, 7 September 2013 Saturday, 21 September 2013 30 minute mark Luke Jones darted over crossing for a brace of tries. Bangor 24 v Llangollen 14 Flint v Welshpool after good interplay between forwards Bangor University v Harlech - Post Harlech v Bangor and backs, which he then got up to Chris Ellis, Ryan Kirby, James Kirby, Benllech 28 (+1) v Porthmadog 8 Holyhead v Rhos convert. Matty Condren, Mark Padgett and Dylan Llanidloes 181 (+1) v Holyhead 0 Llangollen v Llanidloes Payne went over for tries, with Luke Rhos 27 (+1) v Flint 22 (+2) Menai Bridge v Benllech On the stroke of half time, Stockton Jones kicking fi ve conversions and two Welshpool 7 v Menai Bridge 25 (+1) grabbed his second try of the game, penalties. Porthmadog v Bangor Univ with the conversion missed to make the score 19-0 at half time. Newtown: G Lloyd, Richards, Paget, Saturday, 14 September 2013 Saturday, 28th September Lewis, Bloor, Heywood, Woodward, Bangor 43 (+1) v Bangor Univ21 Benllech v Bangor The 2nd half started brightly for the Bowen, Swanson, Dean, A Evans, Flint 12 (+1) v Llanidloes 19 Holyhead v Flint home side as they bought on some Thurston, Andrews, Bennett, Thomas. Harlech 54 (+1) v Benllech 0 Llangollen v Bangor Univ strong ball carriers but the Llandudno Reps: J Owen, M Jones, C Jones, Holyhead 24 (+1) v Llangollen 29 (+1) Llanidloes v Menai Bridge defence held fi rm, and from a great Pybus. Menai Bridge 35 (+1) v Rhos 10 Rhos v Porthmadog one on one tackle by Bob Davies he Welshpool v Porthmadog - Post Welshpool v Harlech set the ball up near the Wrexham line for Cameron Davies to grab his fi rst try, MACHYNLLETH 20 v ABERGELE 19 converted by Luke Jones. Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot Machynlleth held on to celebrate a 10th 1 Menai Bridg 2 2 0 0 60 17 43 2 10 Then another two quick tries followed consecutive league win and set a new good work again through the forwards club record with a slender margin of vic- 2 Llanidloes 2 2 0 0 200 12 188 1 9 to unleash Nick Maxwell to score in the tory over a visiting Abergele side. 3 Bangor 2 2 0 0 67 35 32 1 9 corner and Cameron Davies grabbed his second from a great break from the Machynlleth had started the campaign 4 Harlech 1 1 0 0 54 0 54 1 5 scrum to score under the sticks, Luke as they ended the last and soon broke Jones converting one. the deadlock with a try from Gerwyn 5 Llangollen 2 1 0 1 43 48 -5 1 5 Coleman, with Steffan Price converting, 6 Rhos 2 1 0 1 37 57 -20 1 5 Wrexham replied with a late 7 pointer, before the latter gave his side a ten but Llandudno had the last word through point cushion with a penalty. 7 Benllech 2 1 0 1 28 62 -34 1 5 Stockton again to make the fi nal score 8 Flint 2 0 0 2 34 46 -12 3 3 45-7. Despite an unconverted try from Chris Smith in reply, the home side celebrated 9 Holyhead 2 0 0 2 24 210 -186 1 1 Team manger Matt Cole said “Overall I another penalty from the boot of Price, was fairly happy with the result, and you before a penalty from Ian Marshall 10 Welshpool 1 0 0 1 7 25 -18 0 0 can see the lads gelling together more reduced the arrears on half time. 11 Porthmadog 1 0 0 1 8 28 -20 0 0 after each game. It is good to see the boys taking the learning from training Machynlleth pulled clear after the break 12 Bangor Univ 1 0 0 1 21 43 -22 0 0 and and translating it to the pitch. We with wing Aled Wright going over for a are looking forward to our fi rst home try, with Price adding the extras, but Ab- game against Llangefni next Saturday”. ergele mustered an immediate riposte REPORTS.... REPORTS with Smith scoring a second try, before a late try from centre Chris Marsh set up MENAI BRIDGE 35 v RHOS 10 change in thier attacking direction and a NEWTOWN 3 v MOLD 56 a tense fi nale. well worked try by the Rhos centre.This On a lovely sunny day at Llyn y Felin, try was converted to make the score 16 Newtown crashed to a heavy defeat at However, Machynlleth held fi rm for the it was suprising to witness so many - 10 in Menai’s favour. home to a superior Mold side, as the points and ensured another night of handling errors by the bridge side,which Recreation Ground club continued to celebration for the boys from Cae Glas. resulted in rhos having much of the ter- Two forward substitutions, and being wait for their fi rst points of the campaign. ‘Winning is a habit and it is one the lads ritorial advantage in the opening 10 min- a man down spurred Menai on as they It was always likely to be a tough game are enjoying’, said coach John Davies. utes.However resolute bridge defensive went downfi eld and scored two quick against a Mold side relegated from ‘We must look to keep this run going but work kept the scoreboard at 0 -0.And it tries, both of which were results of the fi rst division last season and so it we know that every game is diffi cult.’ was bridge that opened the scoring on forward pressure leading to simple dives proved as the visitors ran home a total 12 minutes,after a series of rucks in the over the line for, fi rstly hooker Gareth of eight tries. Machynlleth: P. Evans, Nicholas, D rhos half, bridge captain David Williams Jones and then Gareth Parry,from the Jones, Taylor, Pughe, Rees, Lewis, was on hand to execute a slick’ wrap’ back of driving mauls.With Menai fl y - Club spokesman, Derek Murray, said Vaughan, W Blockley, Price, Coleman, around move and dive in at the corner. half Iwan Jones converting 1 of the tries. ‘Mold are always tough opposition and R Blockley, Simmons-Sandy, Wright, Iwan Jones was unsuccessful with the for our boys, many of who were making J Davies. Reps: A Jones, M Hughes, conversion. The fi nal 10 minutes saw the Me- their debuts at this level, it was a lesson Morris. nai pack take a foothold in the The next 27 minutes saw both Jones game,resulting in a second try for and his Rhos counterpart trade penal- fl a nker Gareth Parry,as he raced in ties.However on the stroke of half - time under the posts from 20 metres.Jones Jones was once again on hand to slot converting to make the fi nal score 35 a penalty over,after the Rhos back-line - 10, and a bonus point win against a were penalised for being offside.That very well organised Rhos team. enabled menai to go into the break 11-3 up. Menai Bridge will take much confi dence from this hard earned victory, and look At the start of the second half good forward to the much anticipated local forward driving by the bridge pack derby against benllech next saturday, at enabled scrum half Darren Jones Llyn y Felin.Kick-off 2.30pm. to squirm over the Rhos line from a metre out,increasing Menai’s lead to 16 - 3.The next 15 minutes saw sustained HARLECH 54 v BENLLECH 0 Rhos pressure in the menai 22.This re- sulted in a sin-binning for menai winger Harlech got their campaign underway Vaughan Francis,who was penalised for with a resounding win over a spirited entering a ruck from the side. Benllech side, on a gorgeous afternoon for running rugby. Harlech, with a The resulting penalty saw Rhos take stronger squad than last season, began a tap and set up a ruck, which led to a well, but Benllech held them well for the fi rst 20 minutes, with both teams Thomas go over for another uncon- tions after the break and it did not take wide and got some fi eld position and working hard to force the opportunity verted try. long for Price to complete a slick back were rewarded when they crossed the to score. line move to touch down for a try, which line again for another try, which they The home side were well on top follow- he also converted as the Mid Wales side converted to bring the score to 17-14 at The outstanding Llion Kerry , who was ing the break with captain Phil Owen edged ahead. halftime. everywhere in this match, seemed to be making his presence felt in the tight and in rampant mood, with run after run from having sucked defenders in they sent Llani continued to dominate the scrum The second half began with LLan ap- the back row cutting the Benllech mid- the ball out to fl anker Declan Jones to and this eventually led to a third and plying further pressure and were soon fi e ld to shreds, in what must be Kerrys cross the try line. Liam Owen added the decisive try when a quick turnover led rewarded when fl anker Powell crossed fi n est performance in a Harlech shirt. conversion. to prop Rhys Owen crashing over in the the line again for his second try, Price corner for a try, to ensure his side went converted again and Llan began to Club Captain Andrew Stone- Williams , Soon after Jones got another try when home happy. stretch out their lead. opened the scoring for Harlech with a he caught a defender the wrong side strong run for the clubs fi rst try of the of the try line and ripping the ball out of Llanidloes: R. Jones, R. Owen, Plum- Holyhead tried to gain some more pos- new season, expertly converted, along his hands he dropped to the ground to ridge, J Jehu, Brittain, Vaughan, Anwyl, session and fi eld position but struggled with 6 others on the day by the very score. Owen added the Conversion. Mills, J Davies, Price, P Davies, P Jehu, against the well drilled Llan defence. It impressive Aeron Griffi th from full back. Lloyd, Owen. Reps: Robinson, Sands, wasn’t long before LLan were back in At this stage the City boys looked to be Agar, Upson. the Holyhead 22 and were rewarded The game then became entrenched in total control but whether they relaxed with a further try for centre Iestyn in the Benllech half for the next 20 or whether the Uni suddenly got their Hughes, Hughes attempted his own minutes, with Harlech squandering a act together, a player got away down HOLYHEAD 24 v LLANGOLLEN 29 conversion but failed and LLan looked number of great scoring chances due to the fi eld to score under the posts for to be moving clear with the score 14-29. early season rustyness, and poor deci- a converted try. Soon after, seizing on LLangollen made the long journey up to sion making and handling skills. Sion a dropped ball in the backs they did it Holyhead on Saturday and came away The fi nal 20 mins saw Holyhead with Rees Scored 2 tries in quick succes- again making it almost to the try line with a bonus point win. Kick off had fresh legs on the fi eld throw everything sion before half time, to make it 21-0 in where they had a penalty and taking been moved to 3pm and it was good but the kitchen sink at the line and the Harlechs favour at the turn. it quickly got another converted try to to see the homeside with more than pressure paid off when a speclative make the score 29 – 21. 20 players warming up, following their pass was taken and they crossed under Ynyr Roberts, on debut for Harlech result last week. the posts, they converted and were now scored what was with out doubt the try The home team recovered from the within 8 points of the visitors. of the day, and maybe the season, when shock and pulled their play back The home side started quickly out of the he took the ball on the half way line at together to forge a good win with further blocks and scored in the fi rst 10mins, The injury time period saw Llan conced- speed and ran in the corner, leaving 6 tries from Meurig Thomas and outside which they converted. This woke LLan ing a lot of penalties at the breakdown Benllech defenders clutching at straws, half Iwan Roberts both converted by up and they began to put pressure on and the home side were running them in their vein attempts to tackle him. Owen. the home side in all aspects, especially looking to get another try. in the scrum where they were giving the Rees added another shortly afterwards, home side pack a torrid time. They fi nally decided to take a kick at as the fl ood gates appeared to be FLINT 12 v LLANIDLOES 19 goal from straight in front of the posts opening, however Benllech stuck at it It wasnt long before they were rewarded in the Llan 22 and they were successful and made Harlech work for every single Llanidloes mainted their unbeaten start with a try for fl anker Kerry Powell, Out- as the fi nal whistle blown with the score point. Half time substitute Gethin Evans, to the season but had to come from side half Jasper missed the conversion. Holyhead 24-29 LLangollen. who had 2 earlier barnstorming long behind to overhaul the Deeside hosts in Soon LLan were back in the Holyhead runs, added another fi ne try for Harlech a windswept encounter at Flint. half applying pressure and winger The visitors securing a winning bonus as forward pressure began to mount. James Jackson crossed the line for his point and the home side taking a well The impressive Aeron Griffi th then add- Following their historic 181-0 thrashing 3rd try in 2 games again Jasper missed earned losing bonus point. ed a fi ne individual try following a great of Holyhead on the opening day of the with the conversion. run down the wing, before the game season, the Mid Wales side travelled LLan coach Ian Morris said “we expect- was put to bed by Richard Williams fol- with confi dence in abundance but Lllangollen continued the pressure with ed a response from Holyhead following lowing fi ne work by his 2nd row partner, soon learned that Flint would not be a Holyhead occasionally breaking out but last week’s result and they certainly did Gorwel Rogers , who had gone on an pushover. could not get fi eld position. LLan full- that they stuck at it for the whole 80mins unstoppable run up the centre, making it back Tom Stevens was ruled as being and never gave in. We are reasonably a very satisfying afternoon for Harlech. Instead the hosts raced in to a 12 point held up after a fi ne run and appeared happy with our performance we have Good early season promise, but much lead with tries from scrum-half Geraint to ground the ball but the score was not come away with a winning bonus point to build on and work to do if Harlech are Jones and wing Tom Prydderch, with to be. and will look to kick on from here, it will to achieve success this season. full-back Ryan Beck adding one conver- be nice to have a home game we have sion. Soon after more pressure from the LLan done 350 miles the past 2 weeks and pack saw them march the Holyhead it will be nice to have our home fans BANGOR 43 v BANGOR UNIV 21 However Llanidloes dominated the end scrum back over its line and number 8 behind us”. of the fi rst half and following a series of Mark Price pounced to increase the visi- The city boys triumphed over the Uni- scrums, the ball was offl oaded to - tors lead. Price converted himself and Please note that the reports used versity at Cae Milltir but it was not clear tain James Plumridge to cross for a try, LLan took a deserved lead, in this publication have been kindly who was going to win until the later with scrum half Adam Price converting. supplied directly by the clubs or stages of the game. Llanidloes took advantage of the condi- Holyhead beagn to move the ball reproduced from their web-sites.

Twenty minutes of cut and thrust and missed opportunities led to at Uni lin- eout and they were forced to ground the ball in the try area leading to a 5 metre scrum. Gruff Tudur picked the ball up at the back and crashed over on the blind side to put the City boys 5 points up.

Ten more minutes of cut and thrust rug- by led to the Uni getting a deserved try under the post and the conversion put them ahead. The home team responded immediately when Declan Jones got to the kick off fi rst and knocked the ball back to his team mates and winger Liam Owen almost ran in for a try. They were given a penalty 5 metres out. Wil Withey took a quick tap and crashed over for an unconverted try.

The City boys again got close and were awarded a penalty. Opting for a scrum they destroyed the visitors and the resulting ruck saw scrum half Meurig DIVISION ONE WEST DIVISION TWO WEST

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Saturday, 7th September 2013 Saturday, 21st September 2013 Saturday, 7th September 2013 Saturday, 21st September 2013 Ammanford 31 (+1) v Kidwelly 30 (+2) Ammanford v Llangennech Aberystwyth 12 (+1) v Mumbles 19 Aberystwyth v Skewen Carmarthen Ath 20 v Crymych 8 Carmarthen Ath v Loughor Felinfoel 28 (+1) v Amman united 30 (+1) Dunvant v Aberavon Quins Glynneath 29 (+1) v Builth Wells 3 Cwmllynfell v Kidwelly Maesteg Quins 51 (+1) v Aberavon Quins 3 Felinfoel v Maesteg Kenfi g Hill 29 (+1) v Llangennech 23 (+2) Glynneath v Crymych Seven Sisters 16 (+1) v Newcastle Emlyn 23 Maesteg Quins v Amman Utd Loughor 34 v Whitland 6 Kenfi g Hill v Whitland Skewen 61 (+1) v Maesteg 19 Seven Sisters v Mumbles Waunarlwydd 52 (+1) v Cwmllynfell 5 Waunarlwydd v Builth Wells Trebanos 18 v Dunvant 11 (+1) Trebanos v Newcastle Emlyn

Saturday, 14th September 2013 Saturday, 28th September 2013 Saturday, 14th September 2013 Saturday, 28th September 2013 Builth Wells 27 (+1) v Ammanford 13 Builth Wells v Cwmllynfell Aberavon Quins 15 v Trebanos 61 (+1) Aberystwyth v Felinfoel Crymych 35 v Kenfi g Hill 29 (+1) Carmarthen Ath v Kenfi g Hill Amman Utd 41 (+1) v Seven Sisters 22 Amman Utd v Trebanos Cwmllynfell 34 (+1) v Loughor 22 Crymych v Ammanford Dunvant 10 v Skewen 10 Maesteg v Seven Sisters Kidwelly 15 (+1) v Waunarlwydd 17 Llangennech v Waunarlwydd Maesteg 25 v Aberystwyth 6 Mumbles v Maesteg Quins Llangennech 17 (+1) v Glynneath 23 Loughor v Kidwelly Mumbles 25 (+1) v Felinfoel 32 (+1) Newcastle Emlyn v Dunvant Whitland 22 v Carmarthen Athletic 24 Whitland v Glynneath Newcastle Emlyn 10 v Maesteg Quins 29 (+1) Skewen v Aberavon Quins

Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot 1 Waunarlwydd 2 2 0 0 69 20 49 1 9 1 Maesteg Q 2 2 0 0 80 13 67 2 10 2 Glynneath 2 2 0 0 52 20 32 1 9 2 Amman Utd 2 2 0 0 71 50 21 2 10 3 Carmar Ath 2 2 0 0 44 30 14 0 8 3 Trebanos 2 2 0 0 79 26 53 1 9 4 Kenfi g Hill 2 1 0 1 58 58 0 2 6 4 Skewen 2 1 1 0 71 29 42 1 7 5 Builth Wells 2 1 0 1 30 42 -12 1 5 5 Felinfoel 2 1 0 1 60 55 5 2 6 6 Ammanford 2 1 0 1 44 57 -13 1 5 6 Mumbles 2 1 0 1 44 44 0 1 5 7 Cwmllynfell 2 1 0 1 39 74 -35 1 5 7 Newc Emlyn 2 1 0 1 33 45 -12 0 4 8 Loughor 2 1 0 1 56 40 16 0 4 8 Maesteg 2 1 0 1 44 67 -23 0 4 9 Crymych 2 1 0 1 43 49 -6 0 4 9 Dunvant 2 0 1 1 21 28 -7 1 3 10 Kidwelly 2 0 0 2 45 48 -3 3 3 10 Seven Sisters 2 0 0 2 38 64 -26 1 1 11 Llangennech 2 0 0 2 40 52 -12 3 3 11 Aberystwyth 2 0 0 2 18 44 -26 1 1 12 Whitland 2 0 0 2 28 58 -30 0 0 12 Aberavon Q 2 0 0 2 18 112 -94 0 0

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BUILTH 27 v AMMANFORD 13 Morris was to blot his copybook, YOUTH NORTH DIV ONE receiving a yellow card from referee A colourful welcome awaited the Steve Nash for killing the ball on the RESULTS FIXTURES support at the start of the new ground. With 20 minutes remaining season as orange clad gate offi cials Ammanford started to believe that Saturday, 7 September 2013 Saturday, 21 September 2013 and new banners greeted them on they could build on the previous Caernarfon 10 v Bala 15 Bala v Mold the groe. weeks home victory and scored a Cobra 26 v Denbigh 6 try following extreme pressure on Caernarfon v Wrexham A much changed Builth lineup, the Builth line from Craig Woodhall, Llangefni 24 v Wrexham 16 Llangefni v Denbigh - Postponed Wayne Morris up front and a converted by Morris. Nant Conwy v Bangor - Postponed Nant Conwy v Pwllheli complete rearrangement of the Ruthin 38 v Mold 12 Ruthin v Bangor backs including moving man of the The Bulls had several chances to match Sean Beehan to centre and extend their lead and missed three Saturday, 14 September 2013 Saturday, 5th October Luke Offa back to outside half, also kickable chances near to the Am- Bangor 8 v Llangefni 24 Bangor v Caernarfon began brightly and recovered from manford posts. The third of which, Denbigh 3 v Nant Conwy 50 Cobra v Nant Conwy the early shock of going behind to a breakdown infringement, penalty Mold v Caernarfon - Postponed Denbigh v Ruthin a Rhydian Morris penalty, to strike conceded by Ammanford led to Pwlllheli v Cobra - Postponed back through fi rstly a Luke Offa Jake Baber being shown a yellow Pwllheli v Llangefni penalty: then a penalty try and card by Nash. Wrexham 5 v Ruthin 19 Wrexham v Bala conversion again through the boot of Offa. The Bulls sniffi ng a bonus point Team P W D L F A Dif Tot were soon rewarded when full back Ammanford playing an expansive Rob Lloyd converted his own try 1 Ruthin 2 2 0 0 57 17 40 6 game narrowed the defi cit through under the posts to give the Bulls 2 Llangefni 2 2 0 0 48 24 24 6 a penalty from outside half Morris victory by 27 – 13. before Rhys Davies scampered 3 Nant Conwy 1 1 0 0 50 3 47 3 over for an unconverted try before Builth Team: Luke Murray, Ben 4 COBRA 1 1 0 0 26 6 20 3 the break. Pugh, Jonathon Taylor, Luke De- Winton, Wayne Morris, Jeff Turner- 5 Bala 1 1 0 0 15 10 5 3 HT Builth Wells 15 Ammanford 6 Evans, Gavin Jones, Ben Duggan, Rhys Davies, Luke Offa, Gethin 6 Wrexham 2 0 0 2 21 43 -22 2 It didn’t take the Bulls long into the Davies, Sean Beehan, Sam Gillian, 7 Denbigh 2 0 0 2 9 76 -67 2 second half to extend their lead as Ioan Jones, Rob Lloyd. hard working Jeff Turner-Evans fi n- 8 Caernarfon 1 0 0 1 10 15 -5 1 ished off a driving maul from a fi ve Replacements: George Jenkins, 9 Bangor 1 0 0 1 8 24 -16 1 metre lineout for an unconverted David Ramplee, Phil Morgan. Peter try wide out. The Bulls forwards Owen 10 Mold 1 0 0 1 12 38 -26 1 were now in dominant mood upfront 11 Pwllheli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 however club stalwart, Wayne Above report from Bulls website DIVISION SIX EAST Heineken Cup: Saracens chief wants Pro12 clubs in Europe RESULTS FIXTURES

Saturday, 7th September 2013 Saturday, 21st September 2013 Saracens chief Edward Griffi ths says Pro12 sides would be welcome in a Aberbeeg 32 (+1) v Old Tylerians 5 Markham v Aberbeeg new European Cup competition organised by the English and French clubs. Markham 17 (+1) v Crickhowell 20 Rhayader v Crickhowell Rhayader 3 v Tredegar Ironsides 69 (+1) Tredegar Irons v Llandrindod Wells Top-fl ight English and French sides want to form a replacement for the Trefyclawdd 6 v Llandrindod Wells 32 (+1) Trefyclawdd v Hollybush Heineken Cup from next season. Trinant 23 v Hollybush 19 (+1) Trinant v Old Tylerians But Ltd (ERC) want to preserve the current tourna- Saturday, 14th September 2013 Saturday, 28th September 2013 ment. Crickhowell 27 v Trinant 23 (+1) Aberbeeg v Trinant Hollybush 39 (+1) v Rhayader 6 Crickhowell v Trefyclawdd “There is a solution within a new competition that will meet everybody’s Llandrindod Wells 21 v Aberbeeg 6 Hollybush v Tredegar Ironsides aspirations,” said Saracens chief executive Griffi ths. Old Tylerians 7 v Markham 71 (+1) Llandrindod Wells v Markham Tredegar Ironsides 65 (+1) v Trefyclawdd 0 Old Tylerians v Rhayader Griffi ths says he expects the sides in Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales to take part in the new-style European tournament. Team P W D L F A Dif BP Tot Roger Lewis, the Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive, has said it 1 Tredegar Iron 2 2 0 0 134 3 131 2 10 would be a “crazy concept” to get rid of the Heineken Cup in the face of an 2 Llandrindod 2 2 0 0 53 12 41 1 9 Anglo-French breakaway.

3 Crickhowell 2 2 0 0 47 40 7 0 8 Griffi ths rejects that claim and accusations that the English and French 4 Markham 2 1 0 1 88 27 61 2 6 clubs are only motivated by self-interest and money. 5 Hollybush 2 1 0 1 58 29 29 2 6 “You can take a narrow and self-interested approach, but that has never 6 Aberbeeg 2 1 0 1 38 26 12 1 5 been the approach of the English clubs,” said Griffi ths. 7 Trinant 2 1 0 1 46 46 0 1 5 “If anyone... tries to portray the English clubs as being selfi sh and self-in- 8 Old Tylerians 2 0 0 2 12 103 -91 0 0 terested and focused only on money - which when you are losing a lot of 9 Trefyclawdd 2 0 0 2 6 97 -91 0 0 money it is not bad to be focused on - I think it is wrong. 10 Rhayader 2 0 0 2 9 108 -99 0 0 2013-14 Heineken Cup structure France: 7 (Castres, Toulon, Toulouse, Clermont-Auvergne, Racing Metro, REPORTS.... REPORTS Montpellier, Perpignan) England: 6 (Northampton, Exeter, Saracens, Harlequins, Leicester, LLANDRINDOD 21 v ABERBEEG 6 yellow carded. The fi nal minutes of this Gloucester) half were spent in the Aberbeeg half but Ireland: 4 (Leinster, Connacht, Ulster, Munster) Two wins in the fi rst two games of the Llandrindod could not break through. Wales: 3 (Ospreys, Blues, Scarlets) season puts Llandrindod second in the Scotland: 2 (Glasgow, Edinburgh) League but tougher times are just around It was Llandrindod’s turn this half to start Italy: 2 (Zebre, Treviso) the corner. This week they play Tredegar with a bang. A good defensive linout and Ironsides away, who are also unbeaten a long driving maul resulted in a 40 metre “I don’t think we are seeking to tear up the fabric of European rugby. We so far. Ironsides played in Division 3 last sprint by Holden only to be brought down are certainly not seeking to make anyone in European rugby have a worse season before problems overcame them. and into touch close to the Aberbeeg line. A Llandrindod lineout a minute or so later situation than they currently have. On the evidence of two matches, Llandrin- saw a long passing movement, completed dod certainly look a more balanced side this by new signing winger Martin Davies who “What we are doing is creating a European competition which is not played season. Close season signings have made touched down to stretch Llandrindod’s lead. by clubs and run by unions, but played by clubs and run by clubs.” a difference to their play. The two brothers Mathew & Steve Boore have a consider- This was really as good as it was going to The 12 English Premiership clubs reaffi rmed their intention to put in place able impact, especially Steve Boore, a get for the home side for a while. A defen- the new competition for next season at Wednesday’s meeting of owners human fi rework whose explosive breaks sive error after the restart gave Aberbeeg and chairmen, saying it “should be progressed with urgency” and “be open in the centre catch the opposition on the their fi rst score, a try by Mathew Bradley, to teams from other countries”. back foot. Also, Aled Price as hooker gives converted by Kurt Cadly. accuracy in the line-out and compliments the work of his props. By now it was Llandrindod’s turn to be ERC claims that any new tournament would require the approval of the In- down to 14 men, and after a fairly even pe- ternational Rugby Board (IRB). However, IRB chief executive Brett Gosper This game was really uncharted territory riod of play Aberbeeg scored their second said the tournament could be sanctioned if the clubs get the backing of their for both sides, the sides not having played try, by Gavin Hillier, not converted. This unions. each other before. Aberbeeg are a mature, gave Aberbeeg a 1 point lead in to the dy- organised and skilful outfi t who do not ing moments of the match. Another Holden Griffi ths claims the current stand-off between the English and French clubs deserve to be taken lightly. The fact that penalty reversed the lead in Llandrindod’s and the rest of Europe is about changing the balance of power in rugby. Llandrindod won in the end by the margin of favour but the fi nal score was a moment of nine points was due to a fl uke fumble right pure farce. in the dying seconds of the game. “The balance of power between the unions and the clubs has always been The restart after the Holden penalty, with delicate in rugby and I think, in Wales as in England, it has been way too far Aberbeeg were certainly up for the chal- the referee intending to blow his whistle for in favour of the union,” said Griffi ths. lenge from the fi rst whistle. A lively attack the end of the game at the next breakdown, brought them to a maul in the Llandrindod saw Aberbeeg fumble the take and the “Quite frankly, what has a union got to do with a club competition? Very 25 metre area, but a break by Mathew ball to be gathered by Mathew Boore who little. Boore drove them back and in a fast started the 50 metres to the Aberbeeg line moving period, Llandrindod were awarded at a run, then at a trot fi nally walking over “A union should run the national team and grassroots and community rugby, a penalty, kicked by Jac Holden. Great the try line as both teams and the referee but the clubs should be allowed to run the competition and do their best to defensive, and offensive, kicking from the were rooted behind the halfway line, won- ever improving Danny Davies dering what was going on and uncertain become viable businesses. took Llandrindod in to the visitor’s territory what to do. After some persuasion from again, to be awarded another penalty, again the crowd, Boore touched down under the “My best guess would be that the English and French clubs will do as they kicked by Holden. By this time, Aberbeeg posts, Holden converted and the referee have said - create a competition, which will be open to the Welsh, Irish, were down to 14 men, having a player blew his whistle for time. Italian and Scottish clubs.” NORTH/MID WALES RUGBY CLUB CONTACT DETAILS 2013-14

District J Secretary Bro Ffestiniog Tegid Phillips, Bryn Collen, Vale Street, Denbigh, LL163BW. Sec: Mr R. D Williams, Gwyneddfa, Glanypwll, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwyn- Tel: 01745 812375 (h) 01248 383047 (b) 07901 973297 (m) edd. Tel: 01766 830145. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Adrian Roberts, 3 Dorfi l Road, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 3YH. Abergele Tel: 07795 259580 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Simon Hughes, 33, Heol Colwyn, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7UP. Tel: 01745 827023 (h) 07836 604962 (m). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: John Jones-Davies, 154 Maes Canol, Abergele, Conwy LL22 7PB. Builth Wells Tel: 07786 107341 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Mrs Annie Abraham, 6 Brynawelon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4AA 01591 620455 (h) 07786 674191 (m) Aberystwyth Email: [email protected] Sec: Mr A Jones, Meiros, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 3QN. HQ: 11 Market Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3AG 01970 610167 (h) 01970 622826 (b) (fax) 07761 814868 (m) Website: www.builthbulls.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 01982 552696 (HQ –weekend evenings only) HQ: Plascrug, Aberystwyth, SY23 1HL. 01970 623800 (HQ) Fix Sec: Tricia Davies ,15 Tyle Heulog , Builth Wells ,Powys, LD2 3FD. Fix Sec: Glanmor Thomas, Pengwern, Commins Coch, Aberystwyth, Tel: 01982 552266 (h) 01432 270793 (b) 07971 410102 (m) Dyfed, SY23 3BG, Tel: 01970 617787 (h) 01970 823175 (b), 07766 026890 (m). Email: [email protected] Caernarfon Sec: Mr Alun Roberts, Y Morfa , Lôn Parc, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Aberystwyth University LL55 2YF. Tel: 01286 675140 (h) 07889 075155 (m) Sec: Rhys Parry, Rhiwlas Uchaf, Cilcennin, Lampeter, SA48 8RT Email: [email protected] 01570 471545 (h) 01970 622427 (b) HQ: Y Morfa, Lon Parc, Caernarfon. Tel 01286 674513 (HQ) HQ: Vicarage Fields, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 Fix Sec: Myfyr Jones, 21 Tyddyn Llwydyn, Caernarfon, Ll55 2LX. 1HB. 01970 623036 (HQ) Tel: 07900 456534 (m) Fix Sec: Nigel Thomas, Cwmcoednerth, Rhydlewis, Llandysul SA44 5SX. Tel: 01970 622480 (b), 01239 851720 (h), 07976 614950 (m) Email: [email protected] COBRA Sec: Mr. Anthony Evans, Gwel-yr-Afon, Heulfryn, Llanfair Caereinion, Bala Powys, SY21 0BH. Sec: Lois Griffi ths, 17 High Street, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7AG. Tel: 01938 810432 (h). Email: [email protected] Tel: 07899 894135 (m). Email: loisgriffi [email protected] Fix Sec: Andy Evans. Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Iolo Jones , Bryn Clochydd , Llangwm , Conwen , LL21 0RA . Tel: 01490 420087 (h) 07803 581106 (m) Colwyn Bay Bangor Sec: Tanya Michael,68, Pengarth, Conwy LL32 8RP. Sec: David Dunn, 9 Mill Bank, Llandegfan, Anglesey, LL59 5RD. Tel: 07730 533432 (m). Email: [email protected] Tel 01248 712068 (h) 07960 391118 (M). HQ: Brookfi eld Drive, Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, LL28 4SW. Email: [email protected] Tel 01492 547538 HQ: Cae Milltir, Llandygai, Nr Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 4AA. Fix Sec: Mr Peter Rose. Tel: 01492 549246 (h) 07899 706853 (m) Tel 01248 371174 (HQ/f) email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Sean Kelly,15 Caerau Penrallt, Lon Dryll, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 8LA. Tel: 07725 894780 (m) Email: [email protected] Denbigh Sec: Jeff Jenkins, 12 Pont y Bedol, Llanrhaeadr, Denbigh, LL16 4NF. Bangor University 01745 890565 (h). Email: [email protected] Sec: Mr. Rhys Dart, Students’ Union, Oswalds, Victoria Drive, Bangor, HQ: Caeau Les Phillips, Ffordd y Graig, Dinbych, LL16 5US Gwynedd LL57 2EN. Tel: 01745 814060 (HQ) Tel: 01248 388011 (landline) 07940 429859 (m). Fix Sec: Tom Williams, 6 Llys Tudur, Denbigh, LL16 4AL. HQ: Maesglas, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2EH. Tel: 01745 812875 (h) 07733 396388 (m) Email: [email protected] 01248 382571 (HQ) 01248 382573 (cf) Fix Sec: Guy Croft, Athletic Union Student Union, Bangor, Gwynedd. Tel: 01248 388010 (b) 01248 388020 (fax) 07980 595461 (m) Dolgellau Sec: Selwyn Goldsworthy, Berwyn, Cae Deintur, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 Bangor Normal College 2YS. 01341 421346 (h). Email: [email protected] Tegid Phillips, Bryn Collen, Vale Street, Denbigh, LL163BW. HQ: Marian Mawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd. LL40 1UU. 01341 423 091 Tel: 01745 812375 (h) 01248 383047 (b) 07901 973297 (m). Fix Sec: Mr Gareth Roberts, 4 Waterloo Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 Email: [email protected] 1DD. Tel: 01341 423060 (h) 07737 738495 (m) HQ: Holyhead Road, Bangor, LL57 2PX. Tel: 01248 383047 Email: [email protected]

Benllech Flint Chairman: Derek Hughes, 21 Bron Llys, Gaerwen, Anglesey LL60 Sec: David Hughes, The Granary, Chester Rd, Oakenholt, Flint, Tel: 01248 421 105 CH6 5SD. Tel: 077715 63586. Email: [email protected] Sec: Mike Davies, The Old School House, Pentraeth, Anglesey. Fix Sec: Russ Smith. Tel: 07816 20270952 (m) Tel: 01248 450365. Email: [email protected] HQ: Flint RFC, The Foreshore, Marsh Lane, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5PJ Fix Sec: David Williams, Gilfach, Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey LL76. Tel: 01248 450 364 Gwernyfed Ground: Treetops Public House, Bwlch Lane, Tynygongl, Anglesey Sec: Brian Jones, 1 Gwernyfed Avenue, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 LL74 8RH. Tel: 01248 853075 0RT. 01497 847649 (h) 01874 624397 (b) 07800 758622 (m) email: [email protected] Bethesda HQ: The Malthouse, Trefecca Road, Talgarth, nr Brecon. 01874 711975 Sec: Yvonne Dignam, 4/1 Stryd y Ffynnon, Gerlan, Bethesda, Gwynedd, Fix Sec: Robert East, Twydu, Llangorse, Brecon , Powys, LD3 7UA. LL57 3TN. Tel: 01248 600056 (h) 07429 116585 (m). Tel: 01874 658335 (h) 01443 483044 (b) 07875 233236 (m) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] HQ: Old Station Yard, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3NE 07528 766097 (HQ) email: [email protected] Harlech Fix Sec: Mr. Simon Dignam, 4/1 Well Street, Gerlan, Bethesda, Sec: Robin Boston. Tel: 01691 718416 (h) 07870 626718 (m) Gwynedd, LL57 3TN. Email: [email protected] Tel: 07917 897927 (m) 01248 600056 (h) Fix Sec: ???? Holyhead Porthmadog Sec: Shane Webster, Kilwa, Four Mile Bridge, Holyhead LL65 2FB. Sec: Mr Gareth Connick, Tai Lon, Penmorfa, Porthmadog, LL49 9SL. Tel: 01407 749036 (H), 07528 888769 (m). Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Emrys Owen, Bull Hotel, Llangefni, Anglesey Fix Sec: Emyr Williams, 7 Lon Cedric, Four Mile Bridge, Holyhead LL65 Tel: 01248 722119 (h), 07805 208271 (m) 2NL. Tel: 01407 740917 (H), 07786 680627 (m). Email: [email protected] Pwllheli Sec: Bryn Martin, Pant y Wennol, Llannor, Pwllheli LL53 5UR Llandrindod Wells 01758 613307 (h) 01758 612042 (b) 01758 613815 / 701869 (f) Sec: Jonathon Duggan, Cwm Farm, Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] 5UH. Tel: 07810 093422 (m). Email: [email protected] HQ: Parc Bodegroes, Efainewydd, Pwllheli, LL53 5TH Fix Sec: Jamie Watkins. Tel: 01597 860705 (h), 07766 076093 (m) 01758 613676 (HQ) 01758 701751 (HQ fax) Fix Sec: Kenneth Davies, Rhos-Bach, Llannor, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 Llandudno 5UG. Tel: 01758 614478 (h) 01758 704763 (b) 01758 704777 (f) Sec: Heather Thomas, 1 Bryniau Place, West Shore, Llandudno, LL30 2PJ. Tel: 01492 879914 (h) 07890 564298 (m). Rhosllanerchrugog Email: [email protected] Sec: Mr Richard Caldecott. Tel: 01978 843920 (h) 07999 319761 (m) HQ: Maesdu Road, Recreational Ground, Bodnant Road, Llandudno, LL30 Email: [email protected] 1LH. Tel: 01492 876992 (HQ). Fix Sec: Martin Ellis, 17 Ty Wesley, Australia Street, Ponciau, Wrexham email: [email protected] LL14 1EB. Tel: 01978 846957 (h), 07929 714632 (m). Fix Sec: Carol Edwards, 113 Penrhos Avenue,Llandudno, Junction, Email: [email protected] LL31 9EN. Tel: 01492 572356 (h) 07858 436694 (m) Email: [email protected] Rhayader Sec: Mr A Pugh, Pont Ffordd, Nantmel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Llangefni LD1 6EL. Tel: 01597 823518 (h) 07867 532306 (m). Sec: Arnold Milburn, Tyn Llwyn, Lon Dywood, Llangristiolus, Ynys Mon, Email: [email protected] LL62 5PG. Tel: 01248 724400 Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Haydn O’Reilly. Tel: 07544 171878. Email: haydnoreilly@hotmail. [email protected] www.llangefnirfc.com co.uk HQ: Cae Smyrna, Llangefni, Ynys Mon, LL77 7EU. 01248 722206 Fix Sec: Mr Eirwyn Vaughan, Dolau Gwyrddion, Rhostrehwfa, Llangefni, Rhyl and District Anglesey, LL77 7YP. Tel: 01248 723122 (h) Sec: Mr Tony Evans, 19 Westminster Avenue, Rhyl, Denbighshire Email: [email protected] LL18 4HE. Tel: 01745 343371 (h). 07833 664967 (m) Email: [email protected] Llangollen HQ: The Clubhouse, The Waen, Rhuddlan, Nr Rhyl LL18 5RS. Sec: David Hinchliffe, Whitesmiths, Smelt Road, Coedpoeth, Wrexham 01745 337174 (HQ) LL11 3SH.Tel: 01978 757167 (H), 07793 836532 (M). Fix Sec: Bob E. Jones, 28 Llys-y-Tywysog, Rhyl, Denbighshire Email: [email protected] LL18 4HJ. Tel: 01745 337331 (h) 0151 252 4770 (b) Fix Sec: Geraint Roberts, 7 Pontfaen, Chirk LL14 5LW Tel: 07804 943989 Ruthin Sec: Mr Pat Birkhill, Rhydyfen Bach, Corwen,LL21 0EN Llanidloes 01490 460306 (h). Email: [email protected] Sec: Elaine Jones, 25 Smithfi eld Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EJ. Clubhouse, Cae Ddol, Lon Fawr, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1LB. 01824 Tel: 01686 413002. Email: [email protected] 702457 (HQ) HQ: Smithfi eld Street, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6EJ. Fix Sec: John Hughes, Erw Las, Mold Road, Ruthin. 01686 413254 (HQ) www.llanidloesrugby.co.uk Tel: 01824 702618 (h) Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Geraint Jerman, Oerffrwd, Clatter, Caersws, Powys SY17 5NP. Tel: 01686 420634 (h) 07989 130548 (m) Shotton Steel Email: [email protected] Sec: Helen Worall, 4 Hafod Park, Connahs Quay, Flintshire, CH5 4XT. Tel: 01244 815834 (h) 07725 039816 (m). Email: [email protected] Machynlleth Seniors Fix Sec: Alan Leamon. Tel: 07748 963425 Sec: Mr Steven Nicholas, 94 Tregarth, Machynlleth, SY20 8HY. Youth/Junior Fix Sec: Peter Lyth. Tel: 07828 621431 Tel: 01654 702719 (h) 07517 009761 (m). Email: [email protected] Mini Fix Sec: Becky Lyons. Tel: 07525 753796 Fix Sec: Mike Green, Leicester House, Doll Street, Machynlleth, Powys SY20 8AJ. Tel: 07522 785105 (m) Trefyclawdd Sec: Simon Dodd. Tel: 01547 520871 (h), 07788 940676 (m). Menai Bridge Email: [email protected] Sec: Sion Hughes, 20 Bryn Adda, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2LJ. Fix Sec: Scott Graham. Tel: 01547 528291 (h), 07790 479068. Email: Tel: 01248 361374 (h). Email: [email protected] [email protected] Fix Sec: Rob McGuffi e, 17 Bryn Eithinog, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2LA Tel: 07876 617222 Welshpool Sec: Gary Williams, Wylfa Westwood Park, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7QP. Mold Tel: 01938 553286 (h) 07713 514375 (m) 01938 552260 (b). Sec: Sian Griffi ths, Pen y Graig, Village Road, Maeshafn, Mold, CH7 5LU. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01352 810612 (h) 07940 293481 (m). Clubhouse, Maesydre Recreation Grounds, Welshpool. 01938 553274 Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Dai Griffi ths, 10 Croft Road, Welshpool, Powys HQ: The Clubhouse, Chester Road, Mold, CH7 1UF 01352 755635 Tel: 07713 335810 (m). Email: [email protected] Fix Sec: Colin Hughes, The Clubhouse, Chester Road, Mold, CH7 1UF. Tel: 01352 758022 (h) 01614 192506 (b) 07770 822079 (m) Wrexham Email: [email protected] Deborah Parry – Edwards, Glanrynd, Hill Street, Pentre Broughton, Wrex- ham, LL11 6DA. Nant Conwy Tel: 01978 759540 (h). 07873 2508 22 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Ifor Glyn Efans, Y Graig, Capel Curig, Conwy, LL24 0EL. HQ: Bryn Estyn Lane, Wrexham, LL13 9TY 01978 261215 (HQ) Tel: 01690 720217; mobile 07773 309382. Email [email protected]. website: www.wrufc.org.uk website: www.nantconwy.org Fix Sec: Kevin Davies, Swnaderyn, Mold Road, Caergwrle, HQ: Pant Carw, Trefriw, Llantrwst Nr Wrexham, LL12 9HA. Fix Sec: Wyn Roberts, Rhandir Garage, Trofarth, Abergele, LL22 8BW. Tel: 01978 760140 (h) 01978 760238 (b) 07742 826714 (m) Tel: 01492 650449 (h) 07818 400259 (m) E-mail: [email protected] RGC Will Morcombe (Team Manager), Eirias Parc, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL29 Newtown 7SP. Tel: 07969 989626 (m). Email: [email protected] Sec: Dai Davies, Awelfryn, 8 Bryn Meadows, Newtown, Powys SY16 2DS. Tel: 01686 626267 (h) 07939 309862 (m) 01686 624054 (b) Fax 01686 624064. Email: [email protected] Please note that the information above has been supplied by the clubs and HQ: The Recreation Ground, Pool Road, Newtown, Powys any errors or omissions are not the responsibility of The Oval Zone or the 01686 626433 (HQ) 01686 624064 (f) North Wales Rugby Union Council. Fix Sec: Derek Murray, 14 Hawthorn Close, Barnfi elds, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2QJ. If a club wishes to make amendments please email the details to Tel: 01686 625380 (h) 07970 969844 (m) Fax: 01686 624064 [email protected] and this list will be updated - many thanks