Welsh legend Farewell labels RGC a Damian success KIT AND LEISUREWEAR SUPPLIERS Teejac Sports Ltd Niwbwrch, Pentir, My name is Coach NeMani Delaibatiki (Mani), from New Zealand, Bangor, former Palmer College of Chiropractic Mens Division 1 head coach, Gwynedd and just recently got appointed to the Director of Rugby position here at LL57 4DY Arkansas State University. I am looking to contact you about our rugby program here at Arkansas State University in the USA, and the many reasons why this can be the best fit for any rugby recruit that chooses Tel: 01248 353 575 - Fax: 01248 372973 to come this way, and if you know of anyone willing to come and join Email: [email protected] our program, feel free to contact us via the information at the end of this Facebook: www.facebook.com/teejac email. Getting a good education is a big part of our rugby program and one that is strongly encouraged, because we believe that work ethic of students in class, translates on to the pitch for rugby, so education plays a huge part into our success as a rugby team here at ASU. For over a decade now, the Arkansas State University rugby team has SIGNS AND ADVERTISING BOARDS provided high-quality education to our students as well as maximiz- ing their talent in the game of rugby to be part of one of the best rugby programs here in the USA. We are a family here at Arkansas State, and that same bond resonates within all out players when they represent ASU out there on the rugby pitch. Our program recruits and invites veteran high school players as well as those seeking undergraduate education to join our winning tradition, and to be part of one of the most elite programs in the country. We hold our players accountable and teach them values such as responsibility and leadership, camaraderie, instill family concept values, and how to be good ambassadors of the game both on and off the pitch Opportunities are also open to International students in pursuit of an education in the United States while playing rugby, and at ASU you get the best of both worlds. Feel free to contact me your Director of Rugby here at ASU for more details about the low reduced tuition rate for rugby recruits, which almost presents itself like a scholarship, for players who choose to make ASU home for education and rugby. Currently Arkansas State University plays in the top college division here in the USA and is a nationally recognized rugby factory, producing approximately 8 All-Americans over the last decade, and each year will continue to add more to that list. Also, in addition to our program’s All- American accolades, we boast numerous All Americans Honorable Men- tions. The success and accolades is a very good indicator of how strong our rugby program is and how hard the guys work to make sure that Our coaching staff here at ASU coach a very good brand of rugby and have a great way of instilling core values into our players so that they can be positive contributors to society when they are done here at ASU. We coach the southern hemisphere style of rugby tactics, dynamic, fluid, and high tempo, with a lot of emphasis on southern hemisphere rugby mindsets and approach to the game, and we are constantly looking for new ways to get better since the game is constantly evolving and our coaches are always seeking new training techniques and advances in the modern game, to helps us provide a dynamic, competitive learning environment for all our players regardless of skill sets, and that’s why ASU Rugby would be the best fit for an incoming player looking to join our ASU rugby family. Feel Free to get with me via email or phone call if you have any ques- tions pertaining to our program. Looking forward to talking to you again Yours in Rugby Head Coach and Director of ASU Rugby NeMani Delaibatiki Contacts: Cell: (832)767-7119 email: [email protected] alternate: [email protected] For More Information go visit: Arkansas State University Rugby Club - http://www.astate.edu/a/rugby/ Farewell to Damian RGC assistant coach and head of rugby Damian Mcgrath left the club for a new job with the English Rugby Football Union recently. Mcgrath, whose coaching credentials include The Leicester Tigers, The Great Britain Academy rugby league team and assistant coach of the England rugby league team, will work as a coach with the England sevens rugby side. He said: “I leave with a heavy heart. Gary “RGC has changed immeasurably since I started and it’s more or less the same group of players. Editors: Gary Williams/Barry Williams Email: [email protected] “We were given a blank canvas to demonstrate what North Wales can offer and we’ve seen a fantastic development over the years. www.nwru.co.uk “I’m really satisfied with what we have achieved.” www.midwalesrugby.com All in the region wish Damian all the best for the future. Saturday 16th November 2013 Italy v Fiji 14:00 England v New Zealand 14:30 Wales v Argentina 14:30 France v Tonga 17:00 Ireland v Australia 17:45 Sunday 17th November 2013 Scotland v South Africa 15:00 Friday 22nd November 2013 Wales v Tonga 19:30 Saturday 23rd November 2013 Italy v Argentina 14:00 Scotland v Australia 18:00 France v South Africa 20:00 Sunday 24th November 2013 Ireland v New Zealand 14:00 WELSHPOOL v LLANIDLOES - NW INTERMEDIATE CUP Pictures by Gary Williams RGC NEWS Great effort by the boys of Beddau as they cycle from South to North in aid of Cancer Research Hats off to Chris Goodfield (Goody), Julian Wilde-Davies and Chris Phillips (Spunky) who cycled from Beddau to Colwyn Bay for the recent RGC v Beddau match. They started out on the Friday morning before the game and had to endure torrential weather for most of the journey. As if the cycle ride wasn’t enough for Goody, he then ran touch during the game! Congratulations to you all on such a great effort. Wales veteran Stephen Jones praises RGC Speaking at a training camp in Parc Eirias recently, the former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half praised the new club’s sudden rise through the leagues and players’ selection for international duty. Jones said: “It’s a success story. “They’re putting in a lot of work and the boys are getting rewarded on a national level and if that’s the foundation for the region moving forward - well what better foundation could you get?” The club are currently third in the SWALEC Championship having only been promoted from the Divison One East Championship this year. Players from the squad have been called up for international duty in Stuck for a Christmas Wales’ Under 18 and Under 20s side for the current international autumn series, which Jones said is testament to the club’s success. present? - problem solved! If you are writing a Christmas list to Father Christmas, you may want to He added: “What’s nice and rewarding for the people involved is when send him the link to the RGC club shop. The Official RGC Merchandise you see young boys being involved in the Welsh under 20s - you can’t can be purchased on the Constructiv site, including Hoodies, Jackets and get a better a tap on the back than that.” Shirts. http://www.constructiv.co.uk/shop/products.asp?cat=33 The above report first appeared in the North Wales Pioneer Sponsorship Opportunities at RGC There a number of sponsorships and partnerships available at RGC. From Player Sponsorships, Match Sponsors and Man of the Match to more long term partnerships to help boost your companies brand across the region and on a national scale within the WRU Championship. Executive boxes are also available on gameday, so if you are looking to treat staff or invite clients it is a perfect opportunity. RGC is on a journey so why don’t you join us!! For sponsorship opportunities contact [email protected] WRU CHAMPIONSHIP Printers of literature and programmes for WRU, NWRU, North Wales Crusaders, Shrewsbury Town FC and many other sports clubs. Phone 07713 514 375 for a free quotation. International boost for Colwyn Bay - Japan v Russia this Friday at Parc Eirias Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Roger Lewis has hailed the upcom- ing fixture between Japan and Russia at Parc Eirias this Friday night as a testament to the work of the WRU, Conwy County Borough Council and the Welsh Government in developing a top class sports facility for North Wales. And his sentiments were echoed today by First Minister Carwyn Jones who said the fixture will be yet another landmark in the history of Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay. Parc Eirias, which opened officially in 2011, has already hosted Wales Under 20 matches and international fixtures. It has also hosted other WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis said: “Together the WRU, major events in the area such as Access All Eirias. The £6.5m centre was Conwy County Borough Council and the Welsh Government have devel- backed by £4.8m from the Welsh Government through the European oped Eirias to be a top class sports facility for North Wales. Regional Development Fund, the Targeted Match Fund and Strategic Area Regeneration Funding. “The 5,500 capacity Parc Eirias regularly hosts Wales U20 international matches and the WRU is keen to encourage the appetite for rugby that Looking ahead to the match on Friday the First Minister said: “It is has been created in the region after the successes of home club side RGC almost two years to the day since Parc Eirias was officially opened and 1404 in achieving promotion to the Championship last year.