The weather was once again the big winner in another weekend of Welsh rugby
decimated by the rain, and with Plate and Bowl matches still yet to be played
from December 15th, fixture chaos is sure to ensue come the end of the season.
No matches from the Championship made it to the field of play
while Pontypridd’s clash with Cardiff in the Premiership also fell foul of the
weather.
In the only Swalec Plate game to be played, Ammanford, looking
to repeat their success from two years ago, saw off the elements and the lower
league Morriston...
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Welsh Premiership -Boxing Day Round Up
Bedwas will ring in the New Year top of the Welsh Premiership after they defeated the conditions and visitors Bridgend 20-13 at the Bridge Field to take a six point lead at the summit.
Ravens' new signing, Lewis Williams, who signed from Pontypridd last week, impressed on his début in guiding the visitors to a 13-3 half time lead through two penalties and a conversion of Steve Winn’s try.
The hosts, with the wind at their backs in the second half, regrouped and hit back through a penalty try and a touchdown from replacement...
Sunday, 16 December 2012
Swalec League Round Up
There were a few rearranged matches in the lower leagues with Dunvant inflicting Haverfordwest’s tenth defeat of the season in Two West with a 22-3 triumph.
Llandaff North secured the bragging rights over Llandaff with a narrow 11-8 home victory. Howell Jenkins crossed for the hosts' only try of the match, while two penalties from Daniel French proved pivotal.
Barry are up to fifth in Four South East courtesy of a bonus point success at league strugglers Penygraig. The Bombers ran in four tries through Tom Poole, Alan Evans, Danny Ryan...
Swalec Championship Round Up
Only two matches in the Swalec Championship got the green light on Saturday as the deluge of rain dampened Ebbw Vale’s chances of returning to the top spot at Bonymaen, while Tata Steel’s clash at Whitland was also called off.
Newbridge, who have stuttered in the league of late, produced a gritty performance as they defeated visiting Blackwood 24-11.
In terrible conditions, both sides fell foul of the referee with Blackwood garnering three yellows, while Newbrige had two sent to the bin.
It was the hosts that had the lead at the interval,...
Tycroes surge into Round 4
Tycroes continued their scintillating form to surge into the Swalec Bowl fourth round, thumping local rivals Cefneithin 55-0, as the Four West trailblazers look to navigate a route to the Millennium Stadium.
Dean Bromham helped himself to 25 of his side's points through a brace, six conversions and a penalty, while Richie Williams, Owen Evans, Gareth Jones, Tristan Morgan, Dan Edwards and Mike Hopkins also crossed in the rout.
Shotton Steel were also comfortable winners as they put visitors Rhosllaneruchgog to the sword in a 57-5 walloping....
Pontarddulais dump Quins out of Cup
The weather played havoc with the fixtures for the second round of the Swalec Plate competition with around half being called off, but there were still enough shocks and late drama to be had.
Aberavon Quins, who remain rooted to the bottom of One West, probably could have used a Cup run against some lower league opposition to build some confidence, but sport is a cruel mistress and they were unceremoniously dumped out of the competition by Three West’s Pontarddulais 25-16.
Jonathan Lloyd took home the plaudits, his goal kicking the key to Pontarddulais’...
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Bargoed leave it late at Bonymaen
Leaders Bargoed had a lucky escape as a late touchdown by Andrew Mcloughlin edged them to a last-gasp 10-9 victory at battling Bonymaen.
It was the full back’s second try of a tight game as Bargoed fought back from a 6-0 half time deficit to stave off only a second defeat of the season and hold on to top spot.
Richard Cunniffe’s penalty hat-trick seemed enough to give the Swansea side a shock triumph before Mcloughlin struck five minutes from time to spare the visitors blushes.
Ebbw Vale remain in hot pursuit after a crushing 62-11 defeat...
Ystrad Rhondda cruise to crushing win
Leaders Ystrad Rhondda continue to run riot at the top of Division One East with a 41-19 home triumph over Ynysybwl.
The pacemakers have been running in tries for fun so far this season and didn’t disappoint the home crowd, crossing six times as centre Sean Webber bagged a brace and Nick Eaves, Nathan Hughes, Gerwyn Davies and Chris Clayton also went over. Rhys Truelove added four conversions and a penalty.
Bwl played their part in an entertaining encounter, with Gareth Davies, Nathan Ellis and Nathan King on the scoresheet for the visitors,...
Tondu dig deep to see off local rivals
Trailblazers Tondu were made to dig deep for their tenth win of the season as they ground out a 6-3 victory over local rivals Kenfig Hill.
The Waterwheelers, who had their unblemished start ended last time out, hosted their bitter adversaries in what was a ferocious forward duel.
Chances were at a premium and it soon became evident the match would be decided with the boot. Kenfig Hill’s Nicky Giles slotted their only points of the match, but...
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Cardiff maintain unblemished record
Cardiff
City Ladies continue to blow away all opposition in the Welsh Women’s Premier
League, demolishing Llandudno Junction 11-1 as they maintained their
unblemished record with a fifth straight victory.
Danielle Broadhurst and Catherine Walsh both helped themselves
to hat-tricks in the one-sided rout, Hattie Powell struck a brace while Emma
Jones, Amy Wathan and a Claire Colville own goal completed the scoring for the
hosts.
Llandudno did manage a Hollie Farr strike just before the
interval but it proved to be little consolation as the capital...
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Welsh Premiership Friday Night Round Up
Cross Keys heaped more woe on basement boys Swansea at Pandy Park as the Keys swept to a bonus point 48-0 drubbing of the visitors.
Byron Hayward’s tenure as successor to Mark Ring got off to a positive start as his accomplished new charges ran in six tries against the hapless All Whites.
Fly half Steffan Jones provided the inspiration for the hosts notching up 28 points, completing a penalty hat-trick inside 22 minutes before crossing for the...
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Narberth beat battling Beddau
Otters flanker Wayne Williams evades the Beddau defence to score a breakaway try
Photo courtesy of AlfiePics
Narberth were made to work hard for their eighth win of the season as they battled to a 30-15 home win over Beddau on Wednesday night.
On the attack: Beddau scrum half Hywel Chatham spins the ball wide.
Photo courtesy of AlfiePics
The Green and Golds, who had made the long journey West midweek, made the brighter start, but a converted...
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Principality Premiership Friday predictions
Bedwas v Newport
Two teams in form meet at the Bridge Field with table
toppers Bedwas unbeaten in five and Newport without a loss in three.
The visitors’ games at home to Aberavon last weekend was
postponed because of a sodden Rodney Parade pitch so they may have lost a bit
of match sharpness in the meantime.
Bedwas edged the reverse fixture in Newport 26-25 in
September so they might have a slight psychological advantage as they go for a
league double.
Verdict – Bedwas by three points
Cardiff v Bridgend
Both sides lost last time out but...
Championship Midweek Predictions
Glamorgan Wanderers v Bargoed
With Wanderers languishing fourth from bottom and their rivals Bargoed just one point off the top, it is hard to see anything other than a win for the visitors tonight. Bargoed were too strong for highfliers Newbridge last time out and they can reclaim top spot with a win here as leaders Ebbw Vale have a night off.
Verdict – Bargoed by 20 points
Narberth v Beddau
I’m sure Beddau won’t be too pleased with the WRU’s scheduling as the Green and Golds have to make a long trip West mid-week and I think they will...
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Welsh Premiership Predictions
Carmarthen Quins v Bedwas
Friday night will see the first return fixtures in the Premiership. Leaders Bedwas, determined to maintain their reign at the head of the table, will be looking to complete the double over the Quins after their opening day 22-16 win.
The hosts, meanwhile, haven't played since their 20-8 loss at Llanelli two weeks ago and will be glad to return to the comforts of Carmarthen Park, where they will undoubtedly provide a stern test for the league leaders.
The match will be a close one but I think the Quins will just clinch...
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Seddon rules the roost as Denbigh go try crazy
A STUNNING haul of 35 points from Tom Seddon, including two tries,
11 conversions and a penalty, helped Denbigh annihilate Llanidloes 105-8 in Two
North with the division’s frontrunners scoring 16 tries.
Dafydd Cartwright was the only man to score a hat-trick but
Dan Jones, Dwayne Speakman-Jones, Jamie Winning and Dan Mars-Jones all crossed
twice.
Second-placed COBRA made hard work of their home encounter
against bottom club Colwyn Bay before coming out on top 21-15 but without the
extra bonus point.
Stephen Alson was Shotton’s man of...
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