JAMES Bryan fired a terrific two-round total of 137 to win
the Junior Club Championship at Carmarthen in style.
Scores of 67 and 70 gave Bryan the title, a full seven
strokes clear of second-placed Tom Hughes, who carded rounds of 69 and 74.
Kieran James was a further five shots adrift in third with a
36-hole total of 149 following rounds of 76 and 73.
There was no doubting who the winner was though and the
victory was just reward for Bryan after a consistent season to date has seen
his handicap drop from 22 to 14.
Meanwhile, Jamie Dean beat...
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Griffiths not overplaying Welsh derby
North Wales Crusaders coach Clive Griffiths has said that he won’t be overplaying the Welsh derby against South Wales Scorpions at The Gnoll in Neath on Sunday (kick-off 3pm) to his players.
The experienced former Wales international coach has said that his squad will be treating it as any other normal game despite the nation’s Rugby League bragging rights for 2013 being at stake.
“It’s just another game for us,” he said. “It’s fantastic to have North Wales v South Wales going head to head again in a competitive environment and it’s great...
Shellard relishes the challenge of his Ponty return
Shellard back at Sardis
Dynamic flanker Rhys Shellard has returned to the ranks of Pontypridd RFC with a renewed vigour for the game and an appetite for the challenges that lie ahead.
One of a crop of talented youngsters who were developed through the Celtic Warriors Academy, and thrown into senior level rugby with Pontypridd in the Premiership, Shellard then departed to represent The Blues and Cardiff RFC.
Currently contracted to the Wales...
Sunday, 29 July 2012
Dyffryn narrow gap at the summit
In the battle at the top of Division Four, Cimla saw their lead cut to just three points when they went down to title rivals Dyffryn by one wicket.
Cimla set a target of 213 with Chris Stephens making 55, while Arun Rengaswamy struck a high class half century 58. Ieaun Jones was the best with the ball for Dyffryn capturing 6-52.
Dyffryn in reply clinched the win carding 214-9, with Jones once again the star of the show smashing 62, while David Aubrey hit 44 and Richard Davies chipped in with 41.
Llantwit Major Cavaliers were also frustrated...
Briton Ferry tighten their stranglehold at the top
Briton Ferry Town tightened their stranglehold on the Division Three title with a routine five wicket victory at Margam
The hosts batted first but were restricted to 125 with Afaq Shah (5-44) and Yakoob Ali (3-26) starring for the leaders. Luke O’Connor’s 31 was the only high point of the innings for Margam.
Town in reply convincingly reached their target with Ali once again the star, top scoring on 34, while Shakeel Amin knocked a solid 26 and Adrian Mainwaring struck 23.
Meanwhile, second placed Porthcawl picked up an invaluable hard-fought,...
Wanderers remain in pole position
Barring an absolute catastrophe, Carmarthen Wanderers will be making an immediate return to the top flight, after the Division Two pacemakers picked up their eighth win over Briton Ferry Steel.
Briton Ferry Steel, who were also relegated along with the Wanderers last season, struggled at the crease and could only post 99, with Tim Stevens top scoring with 29. Andrew Edwards shone with the ball for the leaders taking 4-21, while Gareth Thomas claimed 3-29 and Ian Marsh picked up 2-11.
The Wanderers, inspired by the division’s top batsmen 16...
Pacemakers maintain slender advantage
Thomas Carroll Division One pacemakers Dafen maintained their slender advantage at the top when they saw off Clydach by four wickets, as they look to secure back to back titles.
Clydach were all out in the 38th over posting 142 after meeting a Dafen attack in potent mood, with both Steven Devonald and Chris Hudson claiming three wickets, and Andrew Rowlands and Matthew Evans bagging a brace apiece. Cameron Protheroe’s 47 made him the best with the bat for Clydach.
Dafen, who lost for the first time last weekend at Swansea, made light work...
Friday, 27 July 2012
Celtic Manor pro guides stars of the future
The
senior teaching professional at Ryder Cup venue Celtic Manor is to take up the
role of helping to guide the future golfing talent in South East Wales.
John McDonald will take over the role as the South East Academy
golf coach for the Golf Union of Wales, combined with his work at Celtic Manor,
nurturing the talented junior golfers in the area as they progress through to
the Wales squads and beyond.
“I am delighted to have the chance to play a role in helping so
many of the best young golfers in the area,” said McDonald, from Efail Isaf,
who...
Dicomidis retains captaincy of Pontypridd
The captaincy of Pontypridd RFC will remain entrusted to towering lock forward Chris Dicomidis for another season.
The twenty-six year old is by now a senior member of the Ponty squad, and will take on the captain’s duties for a third successive year, having already led his team to Swalec Cup glory in 2011 and to the Premiership title in 2012.
Familiarity in the role does not in this case breed any contempt, as Dicomidis explained:
“This is once again a massive honour for me, to be given another opportunity to captain the club. It is a big responsibility,...
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Hook makes U-turn to become Pooler head coach
PONTYPOOL’S former defence guru Mike Hook has made a
sensational return to the club as head coach just days after leaving.
Hook, the brother of Wales international James, left
Pontypool Park last Wednesday for personal reasons but will now fill the void
left by James Chapron.
He left at the end of last season to concentrate on his role
as head of the Dragons’ Academy, leaving Hook, team manager Shaun Rees and
development XV head coach Matthew Chapman with the task of building a side for
the new campaign.
That task was made all the more difficult...
North Wales Crusaders prepare for Welsh derby clash
North Wales Crusaders coach Clive Griffiths is pleased that his side will have a weekend off before facing South Wales Scorpions at The Gnoll on Sunday 5th August (kick-off 3pm).
It’s the second big Welsh derby of the year and with the North Wales side taking the first honours back in March, he believes that time off will help his side claim a double over their Welsh rivals, with the Scorpions having to travel to London Skolars this Sunday in a rearranged match.
“I am pleased that we have a weekend off,” Griffiths said. “We’ll have...
Glamorgan County RFC hail another successful year
Glamorgan County RFC held a successful AGM at Pencoed RFC at which, outgoing President Keith Roberts (South Wales Police) handed the chain of office to the incoming President Howard Jones for the third time, in a County career spanning over 30 years.
Mr Jones is also the Secretary/Treasurer/Match Secretary of the County and the longest serving official. He was congratulated on a healthy balance sheet by the Auditor, Alan Williams.
A total of...
Monday, 23 July 2012
Ospreys get home advantage for LV= Cup starter
THE Ospreys will get next season’s LV= Cup under way with a
home clash against Gloucester in front of the Sky cameras.
Dai Young takes his London Wasps side to former club Cardiff
Blues on the opening weekend while the Dragons go to Bath and Scarlets travel
to Worcester Warriors.
Reigning champions Leicester Tigers start the defence of
their title away to Saracens and London Welsh host Exeter Chiefs, a game which
is live on S4C.
Ospreys and London Welsh were drawn in Pool Four and will
play the four clubs in Pool One – Harlequins, Exeter Chiefs,...
Sunday, 22 July 2012
Llandudno return to winning ways
Leaders Llandudno recovered from their humiliating defeat last weekend to dish out a nine wicket hiding to North Wales Premier whipping boys Llay Welfare.
Llay won the toss and elected to bat but they were only at the creases for a mere 24 overs as they were dismissed for a measly 37. Gordon Kerr hit the visitors for six capturing 6-11, while captain Jack Rimmington took 4-17.
After they were skittled for just 18 the previous week, Llandudno looked determined not to fall victim the second week running as they chased down the total in the 12th over,...
Swansea Civil Service make lightwork of leaders
In the battle at the sharp end, Swansea Civil Service came out on top seeing off Division Three leaders Briton Ferry Town by four wickets.
The pacemakers batted first but could only set a target of 86 after encountering some fierce bowling from Ben Novis, 3-5, and Matthew Griffiths, 3-34. Chris Curtis’ knock of 23 was the only notable contribution.
Swansea Civil Service chased down the runs for the loss of six wickets carding 87-6, with Griffiths top scoring with an unbeaten 22, while Chris Heys chipped in with 19.
Title contenders Porthcawl...
Wanderers on course for immediate return to the top flight
Carmarthen Wanderers' bid to make an immediate return to the top flight remains on course as they opened up a 24 point advantage at the top of Division Two, after easily seeing off Morriston by eight wickets.
The Swansea outfit batted first but were restricted to 118-9 in their allotted overs after some economical bowling from the Wanderers attack, with Ian Marsh picking up 4-21 and Gareth Grant collecting 3-34.
The Wanderers comfortably reached their goal 121-2, with Owain Davies, 45, and Gareth Thomas, 36, both fiishing unbeaten.
Although...
Swansea blow title race wide open
Defending Champions Dafen’s seven wicket loss to Swansea has blown the Division One title race wide open with only 20 points separating the top three sides.
Dafen, who had defeated the ex Premier League side earlier in the season, set a total of 172-8 with Nick Davies (44) and Dafydd Nicholas (30) putting on 77 for the second wicket, but some devastating bowling from Josh Tobin, who captured 5-32, halted the leaders' progress.
Swansea, who are desperate to make a swift return to the Premier League, showed their calibre at the crease, chasing...
Friday, 20 July 2012
Cresselly aiming to make the most of cup reprieve
PEMBROKE County League side Cresselly take their place in
the quarter-finals of the Gwalia Welsh Cup on Sunday despite being knocked out
two rounds ago.
The West Wales club were handed a reprieve after not one but
two teams were thrown out of the competition for fielding an ineligible player.
Cresselly thought their campaign was over when they lost to
Cardiff by eight wickets at Forest Farm in round three. Cardiff then went on to
beat Sully and should have been facing Newport in the last eight.
However, competition officials discovered that...
Llandudno praying for no repeat performance
Romida North Wales Cricket League weekend preview
BEFORE last Saturday’s debacle against St Asaph, you’d have
put your mortgage on Llandudno beating Llay Welfare tomorrow.
The premier division pacesetters, who hold a six-point lead
over Mochdre, will still be favourites to win their match against the side
currently occupying last place in the table.
But that would have been the same situation prior to
Llandudno’s total capitulation just under a week ago when they were bowled out
by St Asaph for 18.
Mochdre go to Mold hoping for a repeat performance...
Big two all set to do battle in match of the day
Thomas Carroll South Wales Cricket Association weekend
preview
THE biggest match of the season so far takes place tomorrow
with the first division’s top two sides clashing in Carmarthenshire.
Dafen Welfare lead Swansea by 27 points but the visitors
will be aware that a good win for them can cut that advantage in their bid to
wrest the league title away from their hosts.
Luck was on Dafen’s side last weekend as their win over
Llangennech was the only match to go the distance in division one and not be
disrupted by the bad weather.
It was more...
Golden chance for British athletes to shine in London
IN just over a week’s time the eyes of the world will be
firmly fixed on London as the 2012 Olympics burst into life.
At the moment, most people seem to be talking more aboutsecurity issues and coach drivers with no sense of direction rather than the
sport itself.
Of course it less than seven days until the football gets
underway at the Millennium Stadium but the feeling is that the Olympics only
officially start when the opening ceremony takes place next Friday.
Despite all of the well-publicised teething problems and
organising hitches, the...
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